educational programming – The Homeschool Resource Room

Explore the beautiful world of Jan Brett with books, printables, and activities for a Jan Brett author study. Learn all about the award winning author of The Mitten!

October 21, 2017November 15, 2018

Jan Brett Author Study +8 Page FREE Printable Pack!

Book-based unit study. Find books and activities, meet the author, and download your free printable.

August 25, 2017October 1, 2020

Temple Grandin Unit Study +7 FREE Notebooking Pages!

Temple Grandin Elementary Unit Study. Books and activities plus free printable notebooking and coloring pages.

August 18, 2017December 15, 2018

First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices!

First grade curriculum choices for an eclectic, secular, hands-on homeschool year!

Shows and Playlists around the world for kids! Elementary geography

August 9, 2017October 18, 2019

Shows Around the World: Elementary Continent Study

The best shows and playlists organized by continent to enrich your around the world elementary lesson plans.

50 Around the World Movies for Kids! Elementary geography resources and supplements for continent study

August 8, 2017October 18, 2019

Movies Around the World: Elementary

50 movies and documentaries to support and enrich your elementary around the world curriculum, geography unit study, or lesson plans.

Around the World for Kids! Elementary geography ideas and resources for continent studies!

August 6, 2017October 1, 2020

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.

Ratatouille lesson plans for kindergarten.

June 25, 2017October 18, 2019

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!

May 1, 2017December 15, 2018

North 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.

Oceania and Australia for kids! Movies, shows, playlists, and links to supplement your Continent Study.

April 2, 2017April 14, 2018

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.

Learn about teeth and going to the dentist! Books, playlist, and online resources for elementary lesson plans!

March 19, 2017December 28, 2018

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!

March 12, 2017July 25, 2020

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!

How to select the BEST reading program for kids with dyslexia. 3 tips, plus our top choices in homeschool curriculum that will inspire your child! #dyslexia #homeschoolcurriculum #reading #raisingreaders #learntoread

March 1, 2017January 9, 2020

Dr. Seuss Read-Aloud Playlist for Read Across America Week!

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week and learn a little about one of the most beloved children’s books authors – Dr. Seuss! I’ve put together some of our favorites in a fun and educational playlist.