Idaho is full of beautiful natural areas and….potatoes. Be sure to read about or look up videos on the skydiving beavers! The Skydiving Beavers (a true tale) by Susan wood This story has been one of our favorites in our study of states. It is an unexpected and fun story that you will remember! A
WHEN CAN WE GO??? After studying Hawaii, the kids were ready to pack their bags! Who can blame them? Hawaii is full of exciting adventures, natural wonders, and culture so unique from any you find in the states. There are so many directions you can go with this state. Researching geckos, volcanos, islands, surfing, or
Learn how to incporate LEGO Mario into your Spelling Lesson (or even math!)
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em…right? That’s the attitude I take with Minecraft now. I resisted this game at first. But really, I didn’t understand it. Minecraft is known as a “sandbox” game, meaning it is truly open to be played with creatively however the user sees fit. In other words, it is like legos.
Georgia has a rich history to explore. Subjects like the Trail of Tears and many civil rights marches and moments can be taught through learning about Georgia. It is also has a diverse landscape with interesting places from the coast, to Okefenokee swamp, Atlanta, and many amazing places to visit. P is for Peach by
Things in my homeschool change every year. Ok, every semester. ALRIGHT…some things seem to change by the week. However… One curriculum that has stayed with us from the beginning is All About Reading. I started out homeschooling trying to replicate school at home (hey, shhh, we all do it!). After trial and error (and
Sometimes kids need a reason or purpose for being outside, and building a shelter is always a favorite!
For a gentle way to intro a new language, or a fun way to practice: Use the game UNO!