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Activity: Write an ABeCeDarian
An abecedarian is a variation of acrostic poem where each stanza or line begins with consecutive letters of the alphabet.
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Beyond Survival ~ Review
Beyond Survival is our idea of “delight-directed” homeschooling: the place where life, education, and home come together.
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Using Graphic Organizers ~ Plus Resources
Tips for using graphic organizers as a step on the path to notebooking along with resources to get you started.
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What to Draw and How to Draw It {Free eBook}
Written especially for children, What to Draw and How to Draw It makes a great first drawing book.
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Writing Ages and Stages
Understanding where your student is in the writing process and meeting him/her there.
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Activity: Monarch Butterfly Study
One of the best ways to become interested in butterflies is to study them.
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Free Civics Lessons ~ Updated
Free Civics Studies Updated ~ An introduction to the government of the United States for all ages told in story form. 16 free lessons
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Pilgrim’s Progress in Words of One Syllable ~ Free
Pilgrim’s Progress in Words of One Syllable is an age appropriate version of the classic for younger readers.
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Hunt Jackson, Helen: “September”
The golden-rod is yellow; The corn is turning brown;— …. Poetry study.
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Activity: Observe a Painting
Narrating paintings is another tool that can be used to develop a student’s writing skills.
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A Day with Charles Dickens ~ Free eBook
Charles Dickens was a highly organized writer, whose strict routine enabled him to produce an impressive quantity of work.
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Grandparents Day ~ Dozens of Free Resources
Celebrate Grandparents Day on September 8, 2024, with this updated collection of resources.
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Apollo Expeditions to the Moon ~ Free eBook
Free 329-page publication that explains the purpose of the Apollo missions to the moon, the voyages, and the insights reaped.
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Find: Grammar Quick Reference Guide ~ Free
Research shows grammar knowledge alone doesn’t improve writing. Resource handy for learning grammar the natural way.
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10 Favorite How-Tos ~ 2023–2024
10 reader-favorite How-Tos from the 2023–2024 archives: Skill subjects vs content subjects, Beechick basics, get started homeschooling, and more!
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Keeping Your Ducks in a Row
To have your ducks in a row is an idiom that means you are well organized and prepared to tackle your project.
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10 Favorite Tools ~ 2023–2024
10 Reader-Favorite Tools from the 2023–2024 Archives: Thanksgiving stories, places to find books in the public domain, and more!
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Things to Do: August 2024
Things to do in August ~ 2024 update: Wrapping up summer and planning ahead. Free resources.
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10 Favorite Unit Studies ~ 2023–2024
10 favorite unit studies for 2023–2024 from the archives: 32 free nature study lessons, A Christmas Carol, horse, and more!
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Summer Fun Activity: Make a Mars Helicopter
NASA’s project provides step-by-step instructions for building a paper helicopter mimicking the real one on Mars.
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10 Favorites from The Library ~ 2023–2024
10 reader favorites from The Library archives: Boxcar children, drawing, self-teaching handwriting, and more!
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Build a Box Kite ~ Summer Fun Activity
Colorful 4-page summer activity: build a box kite!
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10 Favorite Finds ~ 2023–2024
10 reader-favorite finds from the archives: handwriting worksheets, interactive number charts, lapbook templates, and more!
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A History of Navigation ~ Free Interactive
A History of Navigation is a BBC interactive that explains the era of exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries.
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10 Favorite Activities ~ 2023–2024
10 reader-favorite activities from the archives: balancing a checkbook, 12 days of Christmas, following directions, and more!
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5 Ways to Develop a Better Thinker
Don’t teach children how to take tests. Teach them how to think. Here are five ways we can encourage our children to become better thinkers.
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Activity: Collect Vocabulary
Developing a rich vocabulary requires attention and habit. 9 ways to collect vocabulary.
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Handicraft for Girls ~ Free eBook
Looking for ways to keep those little hands busy this summer? Handicraft for Girls has 48 exercises.
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The Dust Bowl: A Unit Study
In May 1934, a severe dust storm hit the Great Plains, causing devastation. Unit resources.
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Free State Unit Studies ~ Update With Resources
We have updated our free state unit studies. There are currently unit studies for 13 states.
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Memorial Day 2024 ~ Activities & Resources
Updated Memorial Day Holiday Helps 2024 — activities and resources that can be used for learning and celebrating the Memorial Day holiday.
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5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier
Think that “perfect” product will meet your needs? Those promises fail pretty quickly. Ready for a solution?
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