• Michigan

    Statehood Day 2008

    A Statehood Day Celebration. Celebrate the 171st anniversary of Michigan’s entry into the Union at the Michigan Historical Museum in downtown Lansing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008. This year’s celebration is titled “Proud of the … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling Michigan,  Michigan

    Sports – Livingston County

    Howell Athletic Association of Christian Homeschoolers (HAACH) is an organization created to serve the athletic needs of homeschooled children in the greater Howell, Brighton, Pinckney area. A Christian, interfaith organization providing competitive sports in a Christian atmosphere. Visit the HAACH … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    Vote 2008

    Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons. Every four years on January 20, a president takes the Oath of Office. This week, Education World offers ten lesson plans to help your students learn about and commemorate the inauguration. A few … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    Art & Calligraphy

    Ahhhh…Public School. An elective class I took in public high school was Calligraphy. On the first day the teacher asked if anyone was lefthanded. Only two people raised their hands. One of them was me. The teacher spoke to the … [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Marbled Paper

    Marbled Paper Craft

    Learn how to make Marbled Paper using just: shaving cream, tempera paints, paper plates (or trays for larger prints), brushes, combs, paper (cut to size needed), cardboard, sponges for clean-up. Once done, you can use the paper in sketchbooks, bookmaking, … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    Post Office Freebies

    The National Postal Museum offers downloadable program guides such as: Postal Pack for Elementary School Students (K-6) Collection of illustrated activity sheets that teach about postal transportation history, and encourage letter writing and an appreciation of stamps and historic letters. … [continue reading]

  • Blog

    Virginia-Carolina Peanut

    Read about the History of Peanuts. Virginia-Carolina Peanut Kids Pages has activities about peanuts. Free download in pdf. Coloring books for grades (K-2), (3-5) and (6-8) they tell the story of how peanuts grow, peanut facts, a cross word … [continue reading]