Stop your geography curriculum search because Rabbit Trails is here with My Exploring the 50 States and the World Journals for kids!
6th-Grade Curriculum: Homeschool Resources for math, English, history / geography, science, typing, health, U.S. govt, literature tech and finances.
This Viking unit study has everything you need for a quick, literature-based, project-based study. You can even download the book and activity lists for free!
Learn about lapbooking and how to make a lapbook, plus find over 90 free lapbook printables and templates by subject.
A review of the classical four year history curriculum written by Susan Wise Bauer, author of the Well-Trained Mind.
Learn all about Johnny Appleseed with this free history lesson on Johnny Appleseed! Learn history and nature study together with this lesso
This U.S. geography homeschool curriculum for grades 4-6 from Beautiful Feet Books is a gentle yet powerful way to make learning fun.
I've reviewed the best unit studies for homeschoolers so your family can learn all the subjects together while staying on one topic!
This Unit Study about George Friedric Handel and the Messiah will help you understand the miracles surrounding the Christmas classic.
Cindy West has put together a HUGE list of geography living literature for your books around the world reading pleasure.
This homeschool geography curriculum for grades K-3 from Beautiful Feet Books is a super fun way to boost learning through literature.
Looking for a literature-based history curriculum to use in the upcoming homeschool year? Here’s what you need to know about Learning American History Through Literature from Common Sense Press.
Novel studies are so. much. FUN! If you’re looking to teach American History and Geography through literature, here are 45 units to try….
It's time for my annual post on our homeschool curriculum choices. This is for preschool, 5th grade and 3rd grade.
Teaching high school history using living literature was an incredible effort for me...until I found this amazing curriculum!
This post is part of the 31 MORE Days of Literature Unit Studies series. You can find all of the links to the thirty-one studies in this post. If you’d like to use these ideas to create your own unit study, this post has step-by-step instructions as well as a free unit study planner. (Want
It's not everyday that our nation elects a new president. And although I am more than tired of hearing campaign ads and seeing yard signs, I am eager to exercise my right to cast a vote...a passion I hope to ignite into all of my children. I realize that the national "Kid's Vote" campaign has made significant strides in spreading the excitement to the next generation of voters, but it does very little to teach kids about the actual election process. So in keeping with my desire to incorporate real-life into learning, I have pushed "pause" on our current Egypt study to complete a mini-unit on voting...specifically voting for a new president. (This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for full details.) Resources that we used We used the following living literature style books: Know Your Government: Governor by Jacqueline Laks Gorman Know Your Government: Mayor by Jacqueline Laks Gorman Chickens May Not Cross the Road and Other Crazy (But True) Laws by Kathi Linz The Taxing Case of the Cows: A True Story About Suffrage by Iris Van Rynbach If I Were President by Catherine Stier Duck for President by Doreen Cronin Voting and Elections by Patricia Murphy We watched a youtube video on what the very first election process was like. I also gleaned inspiration from several great on-line resources which I have compiled on my Government Pinterest board. Election Process in Practice In an effort to clearly explain the election process, I decided to host a 2012 Family Dinner-Time Election. I joined forces with the Announcer's Wife to put together both a PRIMARY and a GENERAL election to elect the dinner to be served on election night. Our family was one political party and her family was the opposing party. I began by allowing each of my four older kids to pick a dinner-time candidate...a main dish that they enjoy. After looking at a few campaign ads and posters we had received in the mail, they were each instructed to make a campaign poster for their nominee. When the Hubs arrived home for lunch in the afternoon, we spent some time conducting a "town hall meeting" or simple debate. The children were each given a chance to explain why their dinner candidate was the best choice and why the others were not. I explained that voters take many factors into consideration when determining their vote. The Hubs and I (as the audience) asked questions and pointed out key "considerations"...like the fact that we might not have the ingredients for that particular item, the Announcer's family is mostly gluten free, mom has a meeting to get to on election night and might not have a lot of time to cook a huge time-consuming meal, etc. They all did a fantastic job responding to our concerns just as a real presidential nominee would do. Next came the voting. I made up simple "official ballots", set up a voting station, and invited the family to cast their vote for the PRIMARIES. The votes were counted and WAFFLES came in with a commanding lead. I then explained that we would need to choose a "running mate" for our candidate. We discussed how a presidential and vice-presidential combination was much like a dad and mom partnership. Dad is in charge, but Mom is second-in-command and is a helper to Dad. Just as Mom has many strengths that compliment Dad's, a Vice-Presidential nominee is chosen because his/her strengths will compliment that of the Presidential candidate. We all agreed that FRUIT would make a nice "running mate." In a humorous twist, the Announcer's family elected PANCAKES and BACON to represent their political party in the general elections. Our two families will be meeting together the Tuesday of the national elections to conduct our own general election. I have made up simple ballots for both readers and non-readers alike. The votes will be cast and tabulated. Later that evening, I will be serving up the winning combination at the dinner table. Who knows which dinner-time combo will win in this Battle of the Breakfast Foods. Right now, it's too close to tell.
The benefits of a literature-based homeschool are easy to achieve if you follow these steps to keep your homeschoolers engaged in the learning experience.
Need ideas for a hands-on, literature-based Middle Ages unit study? This post has got you covered with projects, literature lists and resources.
History literature for early American life, covering daily life, westward expansion, Native Americans, slavery, and more. Living history texts in picture book, chapter book, and audiobook form with a few bonuses.
Learn about lapbooking and how to make a lapbook, plus find over 90 free lapbook printables and templates by subject.
Check out these resources for learning about Thailand to learn more information about the South Asian country in your homeschool.
Free Early American History Curriculum - Columbus Through The Civil War - Welcome to the first post in the Free American History Curriculum ! If you've ...
Searching for children’s books about New Hampshire? This post has books featuring New Hampshire, New Hampshire history, and famous authors from the state.
Studying the United States in your homeschool? Here's how Beautiful Feet Books' literature approach to Early American History can help.
The Sign of the Beaver is a well-loved classic children's novel. Help your kids discover it with a free literature unit!
American Girl Kirsten- Pioneer Unit Study Welcome to Kirsten's World 1854: Growing up on America's Frontier This is an exciting, hands-on s ...
It's HERE! The long anticipated Playful Pioneers Volume 2 is now available! If you loved The Playful Pioneers Volume 1 or if you'd like to traverse the regions of the United States with your children this upcoming school year we would love for you to join us on this adventure! Playful Pionee
Chronicles of Momia Free Homeschool Curriculum, especially for Homeschool Co-ops. Great for use with Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade . Everything included!
Using The Who Was Series Biographies For Homeschool History {With FREE Printable}
Learn About the 7 Continents! Exploring the 7 Continents has never been more exciting! It’s a Small World Continent Study is filled with over 35 activities to help your students gain a greater understanding of the seven continents. This 130+ page unit is filled with great resources, posters, printables, activities, and projects that will open […]
Homeschooling U.S. Geography for elementary can be an immersive experience! Travel the 50 states with Beautiful Feet Books.
Learn about the most advanced ancient civilization in this fun, hands on Ancient Mesopotamia History Unit. This is fun for kids of all ages.
Sharks make for a wonderful homeschool unit study. Discover how you can teach math, science, history, art, music and more while studying sharks.
Use the free website, Mapmaker, to create maps and practice measuring with a digital ruler.
