February 2021

The Underground Railroad

Books, activities, and online resources about the Underground Railroad can be found on this page.  This is meant to be a quick one or two lessons of reading and activities.  If you are not able to find these exact books, try this: check YouTube for readings.  Many of them are on there for virtual story

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Reading Through the World

We have spent years studying countries through literature.  A collection of wonderful Living books from places around the globe is coming soon!

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Reading through the United States

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest Share on email Read through the United States with us!   As we learn about the states, we enjoy spending time reading children’s books.  The fiction books immerse us in the colors and cultures of the state and tell stories that live on in our heads

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Reading through American History

I believe that stories that touch the heart are the key to connecting children with the past. We are learning history through literature and invite you to join our journey through major events in American History this year. I will be planning one theme each month (The Pony Express, The Underground Railroad, The Boston Tea

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Phenology Wheel

What is a phenology wheel?  Let’s start with phenology: Phenology is the study of cycles in nature; such as climate, plant, and animal cycles.  A phenology wheel is a beautiful way to record our findings as we move through the year via illustrations, photographs, words, or a mixture. Some kids want to know why studying cycles

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Nature Journaling

Nature journaling is a fun multi-sensory activity that crosses many discliplines and can include all ages. Read more to get started!

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default Day

*Post contains affiliate links Default Day. What a boring name for this idea that has truly changed the tone and energy in my homeschool.  It is such a simple idea, really.  I’m sure it will need adjusting every so often, as everything does in Homeschooling and in LIFE, but when it is working, it is

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