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10 Favorite Finds {2021–2022}

11 Jul 202218 Jul 2022
10 reader-favorite finds from the archives: 1. Handwriting Worksheet Creator {Free} 2. Editable Lapbook Templates {Free} 3. Cloud Chart ~ Free 4. Editable Graphic Organizer Templates ~ Free 5. Interactive…
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Free State Unit Studies {Update & Resources}

14 Apr 20227 Jul 2022
We have updated our free state unit studies, updating the maps and printables, adding more unit studies, and updating the links. There are currently unit studies for 13 states. If…
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Star Pages ~ Free

7 Apr 20227 Jul 2022
We have put together a free 16-page download of star pages that go along with the book Star Stories for Little Folks — an introduction to the constellations by Gertrude…
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The Honey Bee ~ Free eBook

4 Apr 20227 Jul 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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Fabre’s Book of Insects ~ Free eBook

21 Mar 20227 Jul 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 202211 Jul 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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The Iditarod 2022 ~ Unit Resources

17 Feb 202212 Jul 2022
The Iditarod, March 5, 2022 We have updated our Iditarod unit study and resources for 2022 and the 50th anniversary of the running of the race. This year the race…
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Birding Resources

10 Feb 202212 Jul 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…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Flycatcher

9 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 50: Black-Crested Flycatcher Phainopepla nitens Silky, black bird of the Southwest easiest to find in winter. This peculiar crested species is wholly shining blue black except for a patch…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Merganser

2 Feb 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 49: Hooded Sheldrake (Merganser) Lophodytes cucullatus Common on small ponds and rivers, their crests make them easy to spot. The male Hooded Merganser is one of our most striking…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Turkey Vulture

26 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 48: Turkey Buzzard (Vulture) Cathartes aura Commonly found in North America serving a useful purpose. Vultures play an unusual part in nature’s drama. They, along with Sexton Beetles, other…
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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…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: American Oystercatcher

19 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 47: American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus Shorebirds that can be heard from far away by their shrill and loud call. Where the summer holidays are spent by the sea—in places…
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Monthly Art Appreciation Lessons Free ~ Part 4

13 Jan 202214 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…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Yellow-Breasted Chat

12 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 46: Yellow-Breasted Chat Icteria virens Though he prefers to hide in thickets and shrubs, his loud voice gives him away. The Yellow-breasted Chat is not only the largest, but…
The Finds

Country Research Report Template ~ Free

6 Jan 202212 Jul 2022
A country research report seems to be a rite of passage. A young student may choose to study Pakistan because of an interest sparked by a unique gift brought back…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

5 Jan 202228 Jun 2022
Plate 45: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Coccyzus americanus Shy, solitary birds better known by their note than by sight. This slim, long-tailed bird is far more common than people suspect for he…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Marsh Wren

15 Dec 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 44: Long-Billed Marsh Wren Cistothorus palustris Nervous, active little bird with short wings that hides in long grasses. Crown brown, bordered on sides with black; white line over eye;…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Blue Jay

9 Dec 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 43: Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Dashing and impudent, this brilliant blue bird of the crow family is hard to miss. You may admire him greatly or hate him intensely.…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Green Heron

1 Dec 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 42: Green Heron Butorides virescens Found at the edges of ponds and creeks crouching in wait for food. Anyone who spends time near a lake, pond or stream will…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Goldfinch

17 Nov 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 41: American Goldfinch Spinus tristis Small, twittering bird with a fondness for thistle seeds. The American or Common Goldfinch often is called “wild canary.” Altho he is not a…
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The Bible Period by Period ~ Free eBook

15 Nov 202114 Jul 2022
The Bible Period by Period by Josiah B. Tidwell can be used as the basis for Bible study for older students. Written by a former Professor of Biblical Literature at…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Grackle

10 Nov 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 40: Purple Grackle Quiscalus quiscula Member of the blackbird family that follows the plow in search of grubs and worms. Almost everyone who lives or has traveled any place…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Killdeer

3 Nov 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 39: Killdeer Charadrius vociferus Named for their call, these plovers fake a broken wing to distract predators from their young. The killdeer is the common plover which we see…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs: Chimney Swift

27 Oct 202128 Jun 2022
Plate 38: Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica High-pitched chatterers that prefer nesting in the eaves of buildings or your chimney. Unlike swallows which bend their wings, this bird holds his wings…
The Finds

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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The DIY Homeschooler Reading List: Intro and Resources for creating your own!

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Ten 2022 reader-favorite activities from the archives: balancing a checkbook, viewing sunspots, charting the weather, and more!

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4 Aug 20221 Aug 2022
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