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Christmas is a great time to enjoy some simple learning activities with your child. These Christmas projects and writing prompts cover many aspects of the Christmas season and should only require items you already have around the house. So set aside all the complicated and overwhelming ideas you see online and enjoy spending time with your child …
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Autumn is the favorite time of the year for so many people - including me! I love the clear blue skies, colorful mums, bright orange pumpkins, apple cider, falling leaves... Is there anything better? Yes, pairing your learning activities, books, and printables with these wonderful autumn themes. This post is full of resources related to autumn …
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Preparing activities for an apple-themed learning unit is as easy as apple pie. These fun printables, books, and activities are easy to pull together and will work well with Johnny Appleseed Day on September 26 and National Apple Month in October. These collection is focused on early elementary aged children and includes a variety of options …
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Thanksgiving is a special time of enjoying family and giving thanks for our many blessings. We set aside this day to reflect on the many ways God has blessed us over the year and thank Him for His goodness to us. In keeping with the spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving, here are some fun and simple Thanksgiving activities for children using …
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There are so many ways to celebrate the true meaning and blessings of Thanksgiving. This list of simple Thanksgiving learning projects varies widely in grade level, although many can be adapted to make them appropriate for a variety of ages. As a general rule, these Thanksgiving learning projects can be completed with simple supplies you …
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Presidents' Day is a wonderful American holiday celebrating two of our great presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I've gathered up some activities and resources I think you will enjoy as you plan your Presidents' Day Theme. If learning with themes is new to you, see my post on How to Create a Unit Study which includes a video I …
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Children find pumpkins naturally interesting so the elementary years are a great age for a special pumpkin unit with crafts, fun read alouds, writing activities, and more. Here are lots of ideas ideas for young learners that will enable you to have fun as you learn all about pumpkins while still practicing important learning skills. Pumpkin Unit …
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Scarecrows are a fun and colorful part of fall. Children of all ages will enjoy a special scarecrow themed unit featuring books, activities, writing prompts, and printables related to scarecrows. If learning with themes is new to you, check out my post on How to Create a Unit Study which includes a video I made with many ideas. In order to help …
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While we were preparing lunch, I remarked that the rose-breasted grosbeaks should be returning soon. It's usually the second week of May we start to see them at the feeders in our part of West Michigan. Five minutes later I looked out and there he was! The first grosbeak of the season. The beautiful rose-breasted grosbeaks make a wonderful …
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Squirrels are a fun learning topic for younger children. Even though they are technically rodents, they are fun to watch during all four seasons. This collection of learning activities will help you do this with ease! There are many fun activities, printables, books, videos, and more below to make creating a squirrel unit study very easy. If …
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April is full of fun learning opportunities such as National Poetry Month, Arbor Day, and John James Audubon's birthday. Here are some simple and creative learning ideas for April. National Poetry Month National Poetry Month is a great time to introduce your children to the world of poetry. By starting with highly engaging poems, you increase the …
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that points us once again to the things that truly matter - God, family, and friends. It's a fun time of year to explore the Pilgrims, traditions, and food with children. I hope these posts, printables, and books about Thanksgiving will give you lots of ideas as you prepare your Thanksgiving learning …
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It's that wonderful time of the year that children love - Christmas! I've put together this collection of Christmas printables, activities, and ideas to help you plan for a fun Christmas in your home. I hope you will find encouragement for your Christmas celebrations below whether you are looking for ways to simplify, incorporate Christmas into …
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Farms and agrarian life are fascinating subjects for children. I've created this list of children's books related to these themes to help you find a wide variety of books to use in your home. This list includes both picture books and non-fiction books. I included topics such as animals, crops, machines, family life, the old ways, and more. I've …
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Learning about the solar system is great fun for children because it includes interesting topics such as the sun, moon, planets, and more. This collection of solar system printables, books, and activities includes a wide variety of learning activities. They will all help you put together a fun learning theme. If learning with themes is new to …
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Learning with themes is one of my favorite ways to teach because it is so effective. It reaches children where they are and with what interests them. Focusing on themes works well for a variety of homeschooling approaches including: relaxed homeschooling delight-directed homeschooling notebooking unit studies a completely …
