Units John Philip Sousa: A Unit Study 26 Oct 20215 Nov 2022 John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 1854. His father, John Antonio Sousa, played trombone in the Marine Band and inspired his son at an early…
Tools 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…
Tools 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…
Units Spoonerisms: A Wordplay Unit Study 22 Jul 202112 Jul 2022 Sir, you have tasted two whole worms.... Poor William Archibald Spooner! Highly respected for his scholarship in philosophy, divinity, and ancient history and appreciated for his kind, dutiful manner —…
Tools 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…
Site Updates 4th of July 2021 ~ Unit Resources 24 Jun 2021 4th of July, 2021 We have updated our 4th of July Holiday Helps page. Over the years we have gathered an amazing collection of quality resources including activities, facts, printables,…
Site Updates Father's Day 2021 ~ Unit Resources 17 Jun 2021 Father's Day, June 20, 2021 Ready to shower a father with love? We have updated our Father's Day {Holiday Helps} page loaded with activities and ideas! Inside you'll find: The…
Site Updates Flag Day 2021 ~ Unit Resources 14 Jun 2021 Flag Day, June 14, 2021 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…
Units The Gateway Arch: A Unit Study 10 Jun 202114 Jul 2022 On June 10, 1967, the Gateway Arch was opened to the public. This structure was the highlight of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park, which had its origins in the…
Site Updates Memorial Day Unit Resources ~ 2021 6 May 20212 Nov 2022 Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 We have updated our Memorial Day Holiday Helps page — unit resources that can be used for learning or for simply celebrating the Memorial Day…
Site Updates Things to Do: May 2021 29 Apr 2021 We have updated our May learning calendar for 2021. Wrap up the old year, plan for the new year, and get outside! You'll find all kinds of resources to help…
Site Updates The Iditarod 2021 {Unit & Resources} 22 Feb 202128 Jun 2022 The Iditarod, March 7, 2021 The Iditarod 2021 race will be a bit different. For the first time in history the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will not end in…
Site Updates Presidents Day 2021 ~ Free Unit Resources 4 Feb 202128 Jun 2022 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…
Site Updates Things to Do: February 2021 28 Jan 202114 Nov 2022 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,…
Site Updates Groundhog Day 2021 ~ Free Unit 21 Jan 202118 Jan 2023 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…
State Unit Studies New Mexico: A Unit Study 6 Jan 202123 Jul 2022 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…
Site Updates Christmas 2020 Unit ~ Free Resources 3 Dec 20209 Nov 2022 Christmas, December 25, 2020 We have updated our ever-expanding Christmas Holiday Helps unit study and free resources. Over the years, the collection has grown to include: Our own (and favorite)…
The Library The Ocean Book ~ Review 18 Nov 202025 Jul 2022 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. Part of the Wonders of Creation…
Site Updates Thanksgiving 2020 ~ Free Resources 5 Nov 202024 Oct 2022 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.…
Units Hail: A Unit Study 3 Sep 202023 Aug 2022 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…
Tools Things to Do: September 2020 27 Aug 202022 Sep 2022 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…
Tools 10 Favorite Unit Studies {2019–2020} 13 Jul 202029 Sep 2022 Ten reader-favorite unit studies from the archives: 1. Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World 2. The Horse 3. Around the World in 80 Days: A Unit Study 4. The First Moon Landing: A Unit…
Tools 10 Favorite Finds {2019–2020} 29 Jun 202030 Jun 2022 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…
Site Updates 4th of July 2020 {Free Unit Study} 25 Jun 2020 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.…
Units Blaise Pascal: A Unit Study 19 Jun 202014 Jun 2022 Blaise Pascal was a French Renaissance scientist, mathematician, inventor, and theologian who was born on June 19, 1623. Pascal's Beginnings Pascal's mother died when he was three years old. Pascal's…
Site Updates Flag Day 2020 ~ Activities & Lessons 4 Jun 2020 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…
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