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Thanksgiving Resources

Cindy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:13:51 +0000

This list of resources will be in the sidebar for a little while, too, but I wanted to be sure those who use blog readers have a chance to see this list before Thanksgiving! We won’t be doing a Thanksgiving unit this year, but several books will be in books baskets and book nooks around the house. Here are some of my favorites.

Here are a few internet resources that have been useful in the past.

Cindy Downes’ Pilgrim Unit

The Homeschool Mom’s Links

LaCelle Family Unit Study

Eclectic Homeschool Online Resources

Spring Nature Study Ideas

Cindy — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:54:25 +0000

I put up a summer nature study section for the sidebar. Here are the spring nature study references – there are some goodies in here that I don’t want to forget for next spring! And I don’t want to toot my own horn too much, but the NaturExplorer units are perfect resources for any season – including summer!

101 Nature Things to do in Spring

Connecting With Nature Ideas

Hearts and Trees Spring Nature Worksheet

Artist Study – Paul Cezanne

Cindy — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:40:40 +0000

Well, I shamefully admit that you may see Cezanne in the sidebar again next school year. We finished up school around the middle of April and when we were done, we were DONE! Artist and composer study didn’t happen. The way I look at it – I’m one step ahead of the game as the new school year approaches! LOL

Here are the sidebar references for Cezanne for your sake and mine!
Paul Cezanne

Olga’s Gallery

The Mount Sainte-Victoire

Still-life with Apples

House and Trees

Boy in a Red Waistcoat

Lesson Ideas

Cezanne Still-life

Another Still-life Idea

Math Lesson for Older Students

Cubism Lesson

Books We’ll Read

Winter Nature Study Ideas

Cindy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:30:36 +0000

Here’s one more list to prove I’m still ready for spring! I’m getting rid of the winter nature study ideas in the sidebar to make room for warm spring ideas soon.

Barb’s (Handbook of Nature Study) Winter Ideas

Barb’s Winter Nature Walk Squidoo Lens

The Common Room’s Winter Ideas

Westward Expansion Resources

Cindy — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:33:49 +0000

We’re nearing the end of our Westward Expansion unit, so I’m moving the resources from my sidebar into a post for future reference. I’ll be adding Slavery and Civil War resources to the side bar over the next few days.

My Spine – Amanda Bennett Pioneers Unit

Research Questions

Teacher Planet Links

Louisiana Purchase Game

Lewis and Clark Lessons

Lewis and Clark Mapping Activities

Easy Fun School Lewis and Clark Unit

Easy Fun School Santa Fe Trail Unit

Easy Fun School Gold Rush Unit

Valentine Fun

Cindy — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:37:00 +0000

Are you thinking about adding some fun Valentine activities to your homeschool during the next few weeks? Here are some great sites that offer exciting and original ideas. Have fun!

Valentine Math

More Valentine Math

Easy Fun School Unit – lots of ideas including science, cooking, a book list. As always with Easy Fun School, this is a well put together unit!

The Virtual Vine – an early elementary site meant for the classroom, but still offers lots of cute ideas.

LaCelle Family Ministries Unit Ideas