Category Archives: Site Updates

Presidents Day 2021 ~ Free Unit Resources

Presidents Day, February 15, 2021 We have updated our Presidents Day Holiday Helps page where we have pulled together everything you need to create a Presidents Day unit or just celebrate the holiday. Resources include: Our own lessons and units on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Coloring pages, copywork suggestions, and printables for a PresidentsContinue reading “Presidents Day 2021 ~ Free Unit Resources”

Things to Do: February 2021

We have updated our February learning calendar for 2021. This month’s “things to do” include: 13 free eBooks. 14 of our free unit studies including Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, gardening, and horses. 2 book studies. 2 activities covering onomatopoeia and measurements. 6 teaching tips including a favorite: understanding the difference between skill subjects and contentContinue reading “Things to Do: February 2021”

Things to Do: January 2021

We have updated our January learning calendar for 2021. This month’s “things to do” include: 18 free eBooks. 8 of our unit studies including Winnie-the-Pooh and Edison’s light bulb — along with state units for Kansas, Connecticut, and Alaska. 2 book activities: Tree in the Trail and Seabird by Holling C. Holling. 3 poetry studiesContinue reading “Things to Do: January 2021”

Thanksgiving 2020 ~ Free Resources

We have updated our Thanksgiving Holiday Helps for 2020. You’ll find all kinds of Thanksgiving resources to help you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday time of year, including: Primary resource documents. Reenactments. Videos. Interactive with teacher guide. Crafts. Hymns. Poems. 7 free Thanksgiving short story downloads. Books. Lesson plans. Units. Character study. Printables. Coloring pages. MiniContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2020 ~ Free Resources”

Things to Do: November 2020

We have updated our November learning calendar for 2020. November is a time for crafts, stories, celebrations, giving thanks, and enjoying family! You’ll find all kinds of resources to help you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday time of year, including: 15 free eBooks. 5 of our free unit studies including John Philip Sousa and telescopes. 7Continue reading “Things to Do: November 2020”

Things to Do: July 2020

We have updated our July learning calendar for 2020. July is always a month spent enjoying the summer sun. As such, this month’s “things to do” focuses on traveling, exploring, crafting, reading, and more, including: 10 free eBooks. 8 of our free unit studies including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Oregon Trail, E. B.Continue reading “Things to Do: July 2020”

4th of July 2020 {Free Unit Study}

4th of July, 2020 We have updated our 4th of July Holiday Helps page. Our unit includes an explosive soda fireworks display, a freedom kite craft, and a Disney printable. You’ll also find our regular lineup of background information, primary source documents, quizzes, crafts, recipes, activities, book recommendations, units, lesson plans, and great downloads toContinue reading “4th of July 2020 {Free Unit Study}”

Flag Day 2020 ~ Activities & Lessons

Flag Day, June 14, 2020 We have updated our Flag Day Unit Study. Links are updated. We have added a couple of activities that will work in the classroom or home setting. You will find activities and lessons to help you celebrate the day: 9 learning suggestions. 2 videos. Timeline. 5 book suggestions. 11 units/lessonContinue reading “Flag Day 2020 ~ Activities & Lessons”

Summer Fun Activities ~ 2020

Each year we add more ideas to our Summer Fun Activities archive. We have recently updated these resources, and they are all ready for you to enjoy. Recent additions include: 10 End-of-Summer Ideas. Learning Synths. Creative Writing with the Random Word Generator. Make a Balloon Rocket. You’ll also find older favorites: Building a sunspot viewer.Continue reading “Summer Fun Activities ~ 2020”