• Homeschooling,  Literature

    Make Way for Ducklings

    Make Way For Ducklings Photo by Kerin Gedge on Unsplash

    Make Way for Ducklings Wikipedia: Make Way for Ducklings Activities from Homeschool Share Make Way For Ducklings Activity Guide Make Way for Ducklings: An Integrated Engineering and Empathy Challenge Free activities from Teachers Pay Teachers Visit the Make Way … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Blueberries for Sal

    Blueberries For Sal Photo Jodi Robertson Red Garage Door

    Blueberries for Sal Activity Guide Literature Guide (sample) https://www.nancypolette.com/LitGuidesText/blueberriesforsal.htm Blueberry Smoothie using only 3 ingredients Six different smoothies with blueberries as an ingredient Counting and Correspondence Lesson Plan for number recognition & matching numbers to sets with activities, assessments & … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Thomas the Tank Engine

    For fans of Thomas the Tank Engine or even train enthusiasts, you can incorporate their favorite characters into learning activities. Here are some resources and ideas that can help integrate Thomas into educational routines. The Tons of Coloring Pages offers … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Kingsolver, Barbara

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    Author Barbara Kingsolver https://barbarakingsolver.net/ Animal Dreams https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/animaldreams/ Animal, Vegetable, Miracle LitLovers – Discussion Questions https://www.litlovers.com/reading-guides/non-fiction/animal-vegetable-miracle-kingsolver?showall=1 HarperCollins – Reading Guide https://library.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Book-Buzz-Animal-Vegetable-Miracle-Readers-Guide.pdf Teachers.net – Discussion questions, research topics, and suggestions for further reading https://teachers.net/lessonplans/posts/260.html The Bean Trees https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/beantrees/ Pigs in Heaven https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/pigsheaven/… [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Literature Based Theme

    Authors Bill Martin, Jr and John Archambault Illustrator Lois Ehlert Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Study Guide Weston Woods Study Guide Flannel Board/Wall Activity http://www.fastq.com/%7Ejbpratt/education/books/chickachicka.pdf Make a tree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q30XFY47No Crafts Crafts & Coloring Pages http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/chicka/index.htm Patterns in black & white: https://www.kizclub.com/stories/C/chickachicka.pdf… [continue reading]