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Things to Do: July 2022

30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022
We have updated our July learning calendar for 2022. July starts with unit resources for the 4th of July celebration. Other things to do this month include traveling, exploring, crafting,…
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Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

27 Jun 202227 Jun 2022
For anyone with an interest in sailing ships and life at sea, Ships & Ways of Other Days will be an engaging summer read. This free book was written by…
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Everything Kids’ Series Books ~ Free Reads for Summer

15 Jun 202221 Jun 2022
If you are still looking for ways to keep your kids learning this summer, several titles from the Everything Kids' series are available on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited to read at…
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The Adventures of Bob White ~ Free eBook

16 May 20224 Jul 2022
Thornton Burgess, author of The Burgess Bird Book, wrote dozens of books about various animals. One of these gems is The Adventures of Bob White. Burgess was a prolific author.…
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Landseer’s Dogs and Their Stories ~ Free

9 May 20225 Jul 2022
Landseer's Dogs and Their Stories by Sarah Tytler is a free public domain book covering several of the paintings of artist Sir Edwin Landseer dealing with dogs. The author has…
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Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) ~ Free eBook

2 May 202228 Jun 2022
Springtime is an ideal time to study the weather. Here is a book full of experiments to help students understand the principles of meteorology. Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) for Boys…
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Things to Do: May 2022

28 Apr 202228 Jun 2022
We have updated our May learning calendar for 2022. In May we wrap up the the year, plan for a new year, and get outside to run off excess energy!…
How-To

4 Ways to Incorporate Poetry ~ Resources

21 Apr 20225 Jul 2022
Poetry? Depending on the age of the student, the word might draw a blank look, an unhappy expression, or a dark scowl! If we do this right, from the beginning,…
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The Light Keepers ~ Free eBook

18 Apr 202228 Jun 2022
James Otis is the pen name of James Otis Kaler, who wrote children's literature in the late 1800s to early 1900s. His books are among our favorites. The Light Keepers…
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The Honey Bee ~ Free eBook

4 Apr 202228 Jun 2022
If you are using our free nature study series, Our Wonderful World, you may appreciate this book on honey bees. The Honey Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products by William…
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The Children’s Own Longfellow ~ Free eBook

28 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Longfellow has long been a favorite of homeschool moms. Because of the concrete storytelling element, his poems make an easy introduction to poetry. The Children's Own Longfellow is an illustrated…
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Fabre’s Book of Insects ~ Free eBook

21 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Each year as spring rolls around we tend to turn our attention outdoors and pursue a refreshed interest in the things of nature. Fabre's Book of Insects will provide not…
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Floral Illustrations of the Seasons ~ Free eBook

7 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Just in time for spring, here is a unique book written in 1829. Floral Illustrations of the Seasons by Margaret Roscoe is a book she hopes will: prove a useful…
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Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World ~ Updated

3 Mar 202228 Jun 2022
Spring is a great time to get outside and observe nature! We are over halfway through updating our free nature studies that go along with the book Our Wonderful World…
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Things to Do: March 2022

28 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
We have updated our March learning calendar for 2022. In March we are looking forward to getting outside a bit more. This month's "things to do" include: 31 favorite finds.26…
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Black Beauty Young Folks Edition ~ Free eBook

21 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Black Beauty has long been a favorite read of horse lovers. If you have a younger reader, you might appreciate this free abridged version in the public domain. Written in…
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Birding Resources

10 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
As we wrap up our Free Bird Studies: Nests and Eggs series, you might enjoy taking a look at the resources we used to round out our studies. Our bird…
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Stormy, Misty’s Foal {Free eBook}

7 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Everyone should have Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry on their reading list. The third book in the series, Stormy, Misty's Foal, is now available in the public domain. If…
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Lost With Lieutenant Pike ~ Free eBook

31 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Here is a great addition to our Pike's Peak unit! Lost With Lieutenant Pike is a free eBook by Edwin Sabin. We've really enjoyed Sabin's historical fiction accounts over the…
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Essentials of Music Theory ~ Free eBook

24 Jan 202224 Jan 2022
What music student doesn't love scales? No? Here is an easy way to learn music theory. Essentials of Music Theory: Elementary by Carl E. Gardner is a free public domain…
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The Eiffel Tower ~ Free eBook

17 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Ready to get a peek inside the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower: A Description of the Monument, Its Construction, Its Machinery, Its Object, and Its Utility by written Gaston Tissandier…
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A History of Kansas ~ Free eBook

10 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
A History of Kansas by Anna E. Arnold is a free public domain eBook that goes perfectly with our free Kansas state unit. The book was originally published by the…
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Winnie-the-Pooh ~ Free eBook

4 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
January 2022 brings a fun and familiar read into the public domain in the US: Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne with original illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard! If you happen…
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The Scripture Alphabet of Animals ~ Free eBook

3 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
The Scripture Alphabet of Animals was written by Harriet Newell Cook and published by the American Tract Society in 1842. The book covers 33 animals found in the Bible —…
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The Frozen North ~ Free eBook

6 Dec 202128 Jun 2022
The Frozen North by Edith Horton is a free public domain eBook that was originally published in 1904. Subtitled An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools, the text…
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Journal of the Lewis & Clark Expedition ~ Free eBook

8 Nov 202128 Jun 2022
Unless you are a student of history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition in particular, you may be unfamiliar with Patrick Gass. Yet, this Ohio resident was one of four…

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Things to Do: July 2022

July Learning Calendar 2022 ~ Things to do this month include traveling, exploring, crafting, reading, and otherwise enjoying the sun!

30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022
Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

For someone with an interest in sailing ships, Ships & Ways of Other Days will be an engaging read. Free eBook.

27 Jun 202227 Jun 2022
4th of July {Holiday Helps}

4th of July 2022 ~ Dozens of Free Resources

Over the years we have gathered an amazing collection of quality resources for celebrating the 4th of July!

23 Jun 202228 Jun 2022
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    Handwriting Worksheet Creator {Free}
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    Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World
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    Free Nature Studies: Busy Plowmen (Earthworms)
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