• Life,  Organizing

    Project Organize Refrigerator

    Project Organize Refrigerator

    Today’s Project Organize Refrigerator was inspired by a recent trip to Dollar Tree and recalling a pin I saw on Pinterest. I’ve learned from experience that if I don’t buy something when I see it at Dollar Tree, it’s usually … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science

    Frogs

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    Frog Lifecycle Lifecycle Booklet Crayola Lifecycle Lesson Plan Tadpole to Frog Frog Life Cycles Cut and Paste https://www.rsd.k12.pa.us/Downloads/FrogLifeCycle2.pdf Frog Life Cycle Wheel https://www.marketweightoninfantschool.co.uk/_documents/%5B632109%5DScience_-_1_Frog_Life_Cycle_Wheel_Instructions.pdf Frog Life Cycle Wheel https://kindergartenmom.com/wp-content/uploads/KMOM/Frogs/FrogLifeCycle.pdf Frog Life Cycle Worksheet https://www.itsybitsyfun.com/life-cycle-of-a-frog-worksheet.html Frog Dissection Virtual Frog Dissection Kit https://froggy.lbl.gov/virtual/… [continue reading]

  • Uncategorized

    Caps for Sale

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    This Caps for Sale Literature-Based Theme offers free and low-cost activities, lesson plans, lapbooks, study guides, and additional resources for deeper learning. Be sure to learn more about the author, Esphyr Slobodkina. Book Reviews and Author Background Caps for … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Literature

    Corduroy

    Corduroy by Don Freeman

    Corduroy by Don Freeman Activities & worksheets, links & additional suggested materials, links, prepared units, other online printables for this book. A Journal for Corduroy https://web.archive.org/web/20050308165257/http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=30 A Pocket for Corduroy Activity Guide A Pocket for Corduroy Bilingual Activity Guide Bear … [continue reading]

  • Uncategorized

    Shapes and Geometry

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    2D Maths Game 4 Kids Printable 2d shapes game http://www.adrianbruce.com/maths/shapes/math_game.htm 3d Shapes Math Game Printable 3d Shapes Concentration http://www.adrianbruce.com/maths/3dshapes/3d_math_game.htm All Around the Baseball Field Explore baseball as you construct a mock baseball field using an assortment of materials including pattern … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Math

    Fractals

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    The Dance of Chance exhibit. Patterns in nature. http://polymer.bu.edu/museum/ Polygonal. Change the parameters to create a new fractal. You need Java software in order to view the virtual manipulatives. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_151_g_3_t_3.html Iterative. Generate six different fractals. Java software needed to view.… [continue reading]

  • Uncategorized

    Understanding Numbers

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    Learning to count, counting by multiples, number lines, number order as in what comes before or after a number and what comes between two numbers, as well as activities that match the digit with equivalent objects or the word name … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Math

    Money Consumer Math

    Money & Finance - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Money & Consumer Math has free and low-cost activities, lesson plans, worksheets, study guides, and more. Download in pdf PBS’s teaching guide for credit cards and how they work. US Mint’s Site for Kids called H.I.P. Pocket Change. Read … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    Measuring

    Tools For Measuring Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash

    Handy Measurement Mathematics: Grades 1-3 A Different Way of Measuring In this experiment, students measure the area of a dime using methods similar to those used by scientists to measure the size of atoms. https://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/6thgrade/differentwayofmeasuring/index.html Measuring Temperature Mathematics: Grades 3-5… [continue reading]

  • Holidays,  Homeschooling

    Easter

    Easter Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    This Easter unit includes both secular and faith-based activities, perfect for K–8 learners. Explore hands-on crafts, literature, notebooking pages, printables, themed recipes, science experiments, and more. Mix and match for a rich, meaningful spring study. Easter Science Peeps Factory Tour… [continue reading]