Picture books organized by continent to enrich your geography lesson plans. Appropriate for elementary grades continent and unit studies.
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Around the World in 5 Days: Elementary Continent Studies
Books, activities, and media resources to enrich an elementary around the world geography study or curriculum.
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EASY Accordion Timeline Tutorial with Video
Tutorial for creating an accordion timeline that folds flat. Video and written instructions.
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Introduction to Archaeology for Kids – Elementary Science & History Resources
Elementary introduction to Archaeology. Book list, activities, and online streaming media resources for your science and history lesson plans.
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Build Your Library Kindergarten Updated Review and Reflection
Build Your Library Kindergarten Review – Updated review for Around the World Curriculum, BYL, BYLK
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Tutorial: Print Curriculum Half Size for a Book or Binder
Save time, money, and space by printing your homeschool curriculum half size with this simple step-by-step tutorial.
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Kindergarten Books and Activities: Ratatouille Movie Unit Study
Kindergarten unit plans based on Disney-Pixar’s Ratatouille. Visit Paris, enjoy a few children’s classics, and cook French cuisine!
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Think Outside the Book: 10 Other Ways to Get Your Reluctant Readers Reading
Ten ideas to get your child reading when he downright refuses. If you’ve got a struggling or reluctant reader, this one is for you.
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BIG List of Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!
A round up of summer activities for families with young children. Check out ideas for outdoor play, crafts, and summer fun on a budget!
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Easy and FUN Going on a Bear Hunt Activities!
Join us for a bear hunt with these easy and fun lesson plans for a kindergarten literature-based unit!
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Read Around the World with The Magic Tree House Map
Travel around the world with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House! Read on for a book list by continent and free printable maps!
Read MoreNorth and South Pole for Kids – Streaming Resources for Polar Regions Unit
Streaming resources to supplement your North and South Pole Unit. Click through for Playlists, Movies, and Shows about Antarctica and the Arctic Tundra.
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Top Ten Science Websites and Apps for Kindergarten
I am so excited to have been invited to post for Learning Hypothesis again! Last time I shared our flower dissection lesson; today I’ll run down our Top Ten Science Apps and Websites and you can pick up a bonus free printable. We use all kinds of media in our homeschool, but lately he’s been all about…
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Flower Dissection Lesson Plan – Elementary Science Lesson, Plants and Gardening Unit
I am so excited to share the Flower Dissection Lesson Plan as part of The Learning Hypothesis’ Science Celebration!
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Hands-on Learning with Spring Activities for Kids!
Whether you’re a homeschool parent, teacher, or just looking for a few activities to keep the kids occupied for spring break, read on for links to resources for activities, book lists, and free printable fun for spring!
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Australia and Pacific Islands for Kids: Streaming Resources for Oceania Continent Study
A list of streaming resources compiled for Build Your Library Kindergarten. It could also be used for any Asia unit study.
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How to Inspire Creative Play: Spark Your Child’s Imagination
Spark your child’s imagination by removing distractions that get in the way of creative play. Read on to find out how we inspire creative play.
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Lesson Resources about Teeth and Going to the Dentist – Introduction to Dental Health for Young Children
I put this mini unit plan together to help the kids get excited and understand their trip to the dentist. Read on for educational resources about teeth and seeing the dentist – maybe for the first time!
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Complete Eric Carle Book List with links to Read Alouds
I asked, “Who is your favorite author?” My son answered Eric Carle without a second’s hesitation. Our house is filled with Carle’s board books, flap books, and classic hardcovers that will last for many years to come. Read on for a complete list of Eric Carle books currently in print with links to over 40 read alouds.
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Ten Best Apps for Kids – and what we tried that FAILED!
I love using all kinds of media to support our homeschool. I’ve been using YouTube and online games and programs since I was teaching elementary school. I’m excited to share my favorite resources to support learning in your home or classroom!
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