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Monthly Art Appreciation Lessons Free ~ Part 3

25 Oct 202114 Jul 2022
Concordia University put together a series of free art appreciation lessons. Though the lessons are no longer offered at their site, the archived version is available. We covered the Grade…
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Things to Do in October 2021

30 Sep 20216 Oct 2022
We have updated our October learning calendar for 2021. October is a time to celebrate the golden colors of fall, with leaves, pumpkins, and more. You'll find all kinds of…
The Finds

Internal Combustion Engines ~ Animated

27 Sep 20212 Sep 2022
If you have enjoyed our internal combustion engine unit study, then you will be amazed at this beautiful work of art by Bartosz Ciechanowski that explains internal combustion engines through…
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Feynman Physics Lectures Audio ~ Free

2 Sep 202114 Jul 2022
While physics is obviously a tricky subject for older students, Feynman had a way of bringing it back to earth. A collection of the more easily understood information from his…
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Things to Do: September 2021

30 Aug 202128 Jun 2022
We have updated our September learning calendar for 2021. September brings the fresh and new — from the points on our pencils to the smell of new crayons. So we…
The Finds

Picture Match ~ Free Interactive

19 Aug 202114 Jul 2022
Whether you are looking for an easy way to ease into a new school year or starting fresh, this free Picture Match interactive at ReadWriteThink.org is a great way to…
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10 Favorite How-Tos {2020–2021}

16 Aug 202125 Jul 2022
Ten reader-favorite How-Tos from the archives: 1. Skill Subjects vs. Content Subjects {The Key to Simplifying} 2. Beechick Basics 3. 8 Ways to Easily Teach Art Appreciation 4. Teach a…
The Finds

Animated Engines ~ Free

12 Aug 202114 Jul 2022
Sometimes you just have to see it to understand it. If you have a student with a mechanical interest, Animated Engines is sure to be a hit. Twenty-one different engines…
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10 Favorite Tools {2020–2021}

9 Aug 20212 Aug 2022
Ten reader-favorite DIY Homeschooler tools from the archives: 1. 7 Places to Find Children’s Books in the Public Domain 2. Free Unit Studies 3. 7 Thanksgiving Stories {Free Downloads} 4.…
Tools

10 Favorite Activities {2020–2021}

2 Aug 202120 Aug 2022
Ten reader-favorite educational activities from the archives: 1. Activity: Balancing a Checkbook 2. Activity: Preparing a 1040 Income Tax Form 3. Summer Fun Activity: Build a Sunspot Viewer 4. Activity:…
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Things to Do: August 2021

29 Jul 202128 Jun 2022
We have updated our August learning calendar for 2021. In August, we are typically wrapping up summer and looking ahead to a more routine existence! To that end, you'll find…
Tools

10 Favorite Finds {2020–2021}

26 Jul 202130 Jun 2022
Ten reader-favorite finds from the archives: 1. Handwriting Worksheet Creator {Free} 2. Editable Lapbook Templates {Free} 3. Editable Graphic Organizer Templates ~ Free 4. Cloud Chart ~ Free 5. Interactive…
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10 Favorites from The Library {2020–2021}

19 Jul 202112 Jul 2022
Ten reader-favorite books from The Library archives: 1. Alpha-Phonics Workbook {Free} 2. Twas the Night Before Christmas {Free eBook & Downloads} 3. The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook} 4. Beatrix…
The Finds

Animated Knots ~ A Featured Site

15 Jul 202113 Jul 2022
One of our Summer Fun Activities is tying knots! Whether camping, boating, or staying cool indoors, there are many times the skill of knot tying comes in handy. And during…
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10 Favorite Unit Studies {2020–2021}

12 Jul 202117 Aug 2022
Ten reader-favorite unit studies from the archives: 1. Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World 2. The Horse: A Unit Study 3. Around the World in 80 Days: A Unit Study…
Summer Fun

Map and Compass Activities ~ Free

8 Jul 202114 Jul 2022
Summer is a great time to get outside and practice orienteering skills. This free download will get you started with several map and compass activities. Activities include: Determine a direction…
Summer Fun

Summer Fun Activity: Build a Parachute

1 Jul 202130 Jun 2022
Here is a fun summer activity to keep 'em learning: Build a parachute! These easy instructions from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis help you build and explore the forces of…
Summer Fun

Over 30 Summer Fun Activities ~ 2021

13 May 202110 Nov 2021
Every year we add new resources to our Summer Fun Activities archive. These are fun and light learning ideas to "keep 'em learning" over the summer months. Recent additions include:…
The Finds

Revolutionary War Animated Map

15 Apr 2021
If reading about battles tends to make your eyes glaze over, you’ll appreciate this Revolutionary War Animated Map from Battlefields.org. The video presentation includes an animated map that shows where…
The Finds

U.S. Geography Activity Book ~ Free

11 Mar 202116 Jul 2022
Here is a fun, free 20-page download from the Arizona Geographic Alliance. Adventures in Geography: United States Studies is an activity book for middle school students that covers U.S. geography.…
The Finds

Water Cycle Printables ~ Free

4 Mar 202126 Aug 2022
Ready to study the water cycle? Here are a few more resources to add to your water cycle studies. These free water cycle printables go well with the Water Cycle…
The Finds

World Outline Maps ~ Free

18 Feb 202123 Jul 2022
Just when we were rather despairing at the fact that our favorite place to find outline maps shut down, NASA steps up to the rescue! These 21 blank world outline…
The Finds

Scientific Method Notebooking Pages ~ Free

11 Feb 202123 Jul 2022
We are so happy to have re-found these free sample pages from NotebookingPages.com! This favorite set of scientific method notebooking pages includes everything you need to record experiments — and…
The Finds

Gail Gibbons Educator Guides ~ Free!

13 Jan 202123 Jul 2022
We have always enjoyed books by Gail Gibbons! Her science books explain sometimes difficult concepts in an easy to understand way. And they are always beautifully illustrated. Now you can…
The Finds

Easy Science Experiments ~ Featured Site!

7 Jan 202125 Aug 2022
Looking for easy science experiments? Check out ScienceBob.com — a Featured Site! The Experiments We have found great experiments that nicely illustrate a concept at ScienceBob.com, including our summer fun…
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10 Bible Reading Plans for 2021

18 Dec 20209 Nov 2022
Like many things, daily Bible reading is a habit — and one that your children can start very early! Each day you can enjoy a family Bible reading time possibly…

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Things to Do: February 2023

Things to Do: February 2023

Holidays, free eBooks, and more in our February learning calendar.

30 Jan 202330 Jan 2023
100 Best Books for Children ~ Edgeworth

100 Best Books for Children ~ Edgeworth

Number 50 on The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover is The Parent’s Assistant by Edgeworth.

26 Jan 202326 Jan 2023
Groundhog Day Resources ~ 2023

Groundhog Day Resources ~ 2023

Groundhog Day, February 2, 2023 Free resources featuring hibernation and more!

24 Jan 202318 Jan 2023
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  • Groundhog Day: A Unit Study
    Groundhog Day: A Unit Study
  • Lapbook Templates {Free}
    Lapbook Templates {Free}
  • Handwriting Worksheet Creator {Free}
    Handwriting Worksheet Creator {Free}
  • The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
    The Original Boxcar Children {Free eBook}
  • Cloud Chart ~ Free
    Cloud Chart ~ Free
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    Drawing Made Easy {Free eBook}
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