Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic by Steven Schnur, illustrated by Leslie Evans, is one of my favorite fall picture books. It is a wonderful choice for talking about the beauty of autumn, the structure of acrostic poetry, and the rich visual appeal of an …
Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington is a delightful picture book about a hardworking apple farmer who grows apples, makes apple treats, and sells them at a city farmer’s market. With bright, cheerful illustrations and simple text, it is an ideal …
Miss Suzy is not just another picture book from my shelf. It is, quite honestly, one of my very favorite picture books from childhood. I was a voracious reader as a child, and that is not an exaggeration. One of my elementary report cards even said …
Putting together an Abraham Lincoln unit study can easily be done with the videos, books, printables, and other resources I’ve assembled in this post for you. Simply read through the ideas and select the ones that work best for your family. If …
It’s no wonder people don’t know God. They cannot recognize or even see one of the clearest displays He has provided for us. Consider this from Can You See The Stars? at Rural Revolution: Last month, an article came out indicating only 1 …
While many families learn about trees in the fall, Arbor Day is a great time to think about the role trees play in the world. Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April each year. I’ve assembled a collection of tree-themed activities …
This free Arbor Day KWL is perfect for your themed unit study. Understand what your children know, want to know, and learn with this easy-to-use printable. If KWLs are new to you, see my post here: Use a KWL in Your Homeschool Unit Study. Preview the …
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books by Kay Winters, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter, is a warm and engaging picture book biography that highlights Abraham Lincoln’s deep love of learning. Told in a folksy style and paired with rich oil paintings on …
Welcome the arrival of cooler temperatures and colorful leaves with this free printable Autumn word search. This is a fun activity to add to your homeschool learning time. It features a tree with falling red and orange leaves. The colorful fall word …
I have wanted a copy of The Geneva Bible for some time. Caroline and I spent quite a bit of time in November learning more about the Pilgrims and reading what they wrote in their own words. It seemed natural to want to read the actual Bible they …
