• Blog,  Homeschooling

    Mardi Gras Lesson Plans

    Mardi Gras Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Mardi Gras lessons, worksheets, and activities for the classroom. Next Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras 2026, falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Celebrated worldwide but most notably in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a carnival-type celebration that fills … [continue reading]

  • Crafts

    Reindeer Treats

    Oatmeal Photo by Melissa Di Rocco on Unsplash

    Reindeer Treats are a wonderful way to add excitement and fun to your holiday season. Just take 1/2 cup of dry oatmeal and sprinkle colored sugar and place in a baggie and shake. Eat the reindeer oatmeal on Christmas Eve … [continue reading]

  • Michigan

    Troy Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Troy Tree Lighting Ceremony December 2, 2008, 7:00 pm Attend the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Troy City Hall. Sing along with the Athens High School Choirs, enjoy hot cocoa, and meet Santa.

  • Michigan

    Wayne County LightFest Events

    Wayne County Parks Special Events Bike Through the Lights Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:00 p.m. at Hines Park – Merriman Hollow Area, Westland Due to popular demand, Wayne County Parks is now offering bike riders a chance to bike through … [continue reading]

  • Uncategorized

    Holidays & Seasons

    Homeschooling on a Shoestring Holidays and Seasons Lesson Plans

    This section offers homeschool resources sorted by seasons and holidays. You’ll find lessons, activities, reading lists, and unit studies. Whether you’re marking a holiday or exploring seasonal changes, these resources are designed to enrich your homeschooling journey throughout the year.… [continue reading]

  • Holidays,  Homeschooling

    Halloween

    Halloween

    How to have a happy Halloween without breaking your budget. Recipes, learning fun, safety tips. Costume Ideas Retailers make a nice bit of money on Halloween. Here are some ideas to help you beat the costs of costumes. Look to … [continue reading]

  • Uncategorized

    St Patrick’s Day

    St. Patrick's Day Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Free lesson plans and activities for St. Patrick’s Day Poems for March March Wind Oh, March wind, Please blow my kite Up and away To a lofty height! Oh, March wind, You blow through the trees, And I watch the … [continue reading]

  • Uncategorized

    Veteran’s Day

    Veteran's Day Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Free lesson plans and activities for Veteran’s Day Veteran’s Day Coloring Sheets http://www.usa-printables.com/Holidays/Veterans-Day/ Veterans’ Week Learning Resources from Veterans Affairs Canada https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/information-for/educators Site has a lot of information, worksheets, lesson plans, and more. Veteran’s Day Teacher Guide https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/docs/2011_veterans_day_teacher_guide.pdf Veterans Day … [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]

  • Uncategorized

    Valentine’s Day

    Valentine's Day Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Free lesson plans and activities for Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Make a fun Valentine’s Day card that looks like a little pocket. Heart Pocket Valentine Cast A Paper Valentine https://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/lesson42.html Valentine’s Crafts for early learners 21 Valentine’s Day Activities … [continue reading]