Updated 2021 Iditarod unit and resources including map and race tracking form.
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 Presidents […]
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 content […]
Groundhog Day 2021 ~ Free Unit
Groundhog Day, February 2, 2021
We have updated our free Groundhog Day Unit Study. You’ll learn all about Punxsutawney Phil and the history of the holiday, along with a look at groundhogs, hibernation, and more!
New Mexico: A Unit Study
On January 6, 1912, the United States welcomed the 47th state — New Mexico. It was a long and arduous path to statehood. New Mexico was added to the United States as a territory in 1850. Residents began petitioning for full-fledged statehood shortly thereafter, but conflicts blocked the way. Conflicts between: Northern and Southern states. […]
Christmas 2020 Unit ~ Free Resources
We have updated our ever-expanding Christmas Holiday Helps unit featuring lots of free resources to help you and your family celebrate!
The Ocean Book ~ Review
The Ocean Book by Frank Sherwin is a beautiful, full-color and highly rated title that is a perfect way to learn about the ocean.
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. Mini […]
Hail: A Unit Study
During a thunderstorm on September 3, 1970, hail formed, creating the heaviest hailstone of the 20th century. The hailstone fell on Coffeyville, Kansas. It weighed 1.67 pounds and had a circumference of 17.5 inches. That record has now been broken, although the Coffeyville hailstone still ranks among the world’s largest. What Causes Hail? Below […]
Things to Do: September 2020
We have updated our September learning calendar for 2020. This time of year everything is fresh and new — from the points on our pencils to the smell of new crayons. So we have gathered all kinds of resources to brighten your new school year, including: 19 free eBooks. 8 of our free unit studies […]
10 Favorite Unit Studies {2019–2020}
Ten reader-favorite unit studies from the archives: nature study, moon landing, horses, Jules Verne, Winnie-the-Pooh, and more!
10 Favorite Finds {2019–2020}
Ten favorite finds from the archives: 1. 100 Lapbook Templates {Free} 2. Handwriting Worksheet Creator {Free} 3. Full Electronics Course…Free! 4. 6 Winnie-the-Pooh Printables {Free} 5. Create Your Own Worksheets {Free} 6. Cloud Chart {Free} 7. Printable Paper {Featured Site} 8. […]
