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20 Thanksgiving STEM Activities!

October 24, 2018October 18, 20191 Comment

November is the perfect time to take a break from worksheets and try some hands-on, fun Thanksgiving STEM activities! Find all of our favorite STEM ideas below! Thanksgiving STEM Activities If you're feeling a little burn out with your regular routine, it might be a good time to take a break from and try out … Continue reading 20 Thanksgiving STEM Activities!

Movies Around the World: Elementary

August 8, 2017October 18, 20197 Comments

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

Around the World in 5 Days: Elementary Continent Studies

August 6, 2017October 18, 201925 Comments

Books, activities, and media resources to enrich an elementary around the world geography study or curriculum.

Kindergarten Books and Activities: Ratatouille Movie Unit Study

June 25, 2017October 18, 20193 Comments

Kindergarten unit plans based on Disney-Pixar's Ratatouille. Visit Paris, enjoy a few children's classics, and cook French cuisine!

BIG List of Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!

June 11, 2017July 9, 20186 Comments

A round up of summer activities for families with young children. Check out ideas for outdoor play, crafts, and summer fun on a budget!

Easy and FUN Going on a Bear Hunt Activities!

May 28, 2017October 18, 20194 Comments

Join us for a bear hunt with these easy and fun lesson plans for a kindergarten literature-based unit!

North and South Pole for Kids – Streaming Resources for Polar Regions Unit

May 1, 2017December 15, 20183 Comments

Streaming resources to supplement your North and South Pole Unit. Click through for Playlists, Movies, and Shows about Antarctica and the Arctic Tundra.

Australia and Pacific Islands for Kids: Streaming Resources for Oceania Continent Study

April 2, 2017April 14, 20182 Comments

A list of streaming resources compiled for Build Your Library Kindergarten. It could also be used for any Asia unit study.

Lesson Resources about Teeth and Going to the Dentist – Introduction to Dental Health for Young Children

March 19, 2017December 28, 20182 Comments

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!

Ten Best Apps for Kids – and what we tried that FAILED!

March 12, 2017December 15, 201815 Comments

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!

Engaging, Hands-on Electricity Lesson for Kids!

March 5, 2017October 18, 20193 Comments

After receiving Snap Circuits as a gift, my oldest has been very interested in electronics, where electricity comes from, and how it all works. We are learning side-by-side on this one! Read on for a slew of educational resources we've used to investigate electricity.

A FUN, Hands-on Introduction to Plants for Kids!

February 27, 2017October 18, 20197 Comments

My oldest led me straight toward a mini-unit on plants and gardening. Read on for our book list, streaming media, ideas, and resources!

Asia Unit – Educational Streaming Resources for Elementary Asia Continent Study

February 26, 2017April 14, 20183 Comments

A list of streaming resources compiled for Build Your Library Kindergarten. It could also be used for any Asia unit study.

FUN Activities for Your Africa Lesson Plans!

February 20, 2017February 28, 20193 Comments

Learning about the climate, people, and animals of Africa was very interesting for my kindergartner and for me! Here is a list of some of the extra resources we found to support our Africa Continent study.

Homeschool Planning Series – Part 3: Weekly Plan With Me

January 23, 2017December 15, 20182 Comments

Time to make my weekly homeschool plan. But first #allthestickers! Join me as I lay out my weekly homeschool plan and curriculum checklist.

Learn About the United Kingdom: A Unit Study for Kids!

January 22, 2017October 18, 20192 Comments

Our adventures around the world with Build Your Library has lead us to Europe. Join us as we visit the United Kingdom!

Monthly and Weekly Homeschool Planning with Stickers!

January 16, 2017December 15, 20182 Comments

Homeschool planning - the time when all of my favorite things come together: planners, education, organization, checklists, and planners. Did I say planners twice? Oopsie. Read on to see my monthly and weekly planning rituals... erm... overview.

Learn All About Greece! An introductory unit study for Kindergarten – Elementary Kids

January 15, 2017October 18, 20198 Comments

Our adventures around the world with Build Your Library has lead us to Europe. One of the most exciting places to visit was Greece. The oldest was so intrigued that we went ahead and made a whole unit out of it. Welcome to Greece!

How to Convert Your Planner for Annual Homeschool Planning & Tracking

January 9, 2017December 15, 201810 Comments

Homeschooling and Planning? Sign me up! This year I'm converting a daily horizontal planner into a homeschool planner. Read on for ideas about how to set it up and getting started with annual planning pages and trackers.

Elementary Unit Study – France

January 8, 2017October 18, 20197 Comments

Our adventures around the world with Build Your Library has lead us to Europe. We've been working through the continent v.e.r.y. s..l..o..w..l..y, leaving lots of space for extra reading, projects, and play. One of our favorite places to visit was France. Ooo la la!

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