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Monthly Archives: January 2008

Save Our History National Event

28-Jan-08

Each year, The History Channel recognizes and rewards teachers and students who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to exploring and preserving their local history with the Save Our History National Event. This is open to homeschoolers. The History Channel created Save Our History to support local history education and historic preservation efforts in communities across America. [...]

Fire Safety

28-Jan-08

I had put together a huge (either 3″ or 5″ ring binder) with all sorts of stuff Fire Safety related years ago. I also added those little pamphlets you get for free at the Police and Fire Station, things we got on a field trip to the Fire Station, and free worksheets and activities found [...]

Drug & Alcohol Prevention

28-Jan-08

Drug and Alcohol prevention click on publications for a listing of free information to teach children that you can order.

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InHome Conference

27-Jan-08

Carolyn Morrison of Guilt-Free Homeschooling will be speaking in three different workshops at the 11th Annual InHome Conference in St. Charles, IL, on March 7-8, 2008.

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Charts, calendars & more

27-Jan-08

Wendy Shepherd’s Chart Jungle offers loads of free printables are for many areas of life, from babies through business.

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Washington State Potato Commission

25-Jan-08

Free publications and posters from Washington State Potato Commission. Includes teacher kit, recipes and illustrated chart of Washington fresh potato varieties, descriptions and best uses.

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Leafy Greens Council

25-Jan-08

Leafy Green Lesson Plans encourage kids to understand the nutritional benefits and the cancer-fighting and prevention elements of leafy greens; and hopefully to encourage the increase in consumption of leafy greens. Create Cruciferous Crusaders Trading Cards, read the “G” List to learn your greens, try some recipes and more.

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Grocery Relief & Help Your Neighbor

24-Jan-08

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system. This is also a great way to help out our senior citizen neighbors. Please visit their site for [...]

Lapbooks

20-Jan-08

The lapbook page is updated with new sections and videos.

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For more information on lapbooks, visit the website at Lapbooking on a Shoestring.
Email me through the page if you have lapbook pictures or info to share.

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Salmon Life Cycle Game

20-Jan-08

Salmon Life Cycle: The Incredible Journey The life cycle of sockeye salmon is an incredible journey that begins and ends in the cold freshwater streams of the Pacific Northwest. In this activity kids learn about the salmon life cycle by developing a board game based on the many helpful and harmful events salmon encounter during [...]