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Learning With Themes & Unit Study Topics

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Presidents’ Day Unit Study

January 6, 2018//  by Sallie

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Presidents’ Day is approaching and I want to help you get a jump on your Presidents’ Day Unit Study planning! I’ve gathered up some great activities and resources that focus on the two American presidents we’re celebrating – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In fact, the combination of materials in this post is enough to …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: America Themed Activities & Books, First Grade, Fourth Grade, History Learning Activities & Books, Presidents Day Themed Activities & Books, Second Grade, Third Grade

Creative Writing Prompts for Kids All Year 2

Creative Writing Prompts for Kids All Year

March 12, 2017//  by Sallie

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Is it time to add some fun to your writing activities? Did you know my site is full of creative writing prompts for kids in a wide variety of seasons, holidays, and topics? I’ve put them all into one easy-to-use post so you can find just the right ones. I’ve also included some writing related …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: Creative Writing Ideas & Writing Prompts, Journaling

Creative Learning Ideas for Miss Suzy 2

Creative Learning Ideas for Miss Suzy

September 5, 2016//  by Sallie

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Miss Suzy by Miriam Young and pictures by Arnold Lobel is the delightful story of a little gray squirrel who lives “in the tip, tip, top of a tall oak tree.” First published by Parents’ Magazine Press in 1964, this classic book has been enjoyed by generations of children. It teaches important themes such as …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study Topics, Picture Books for ChildrenTag: Animal Stories, Fall/Autumn Themed Activities & Books, First Grade, Kindergarten, Squirrels Theme Activites & Books

Simple Christmas Writing Prompts and Activities 2

Simple Christmas Writing Prompts and Activities

December 7, 2015//  by Sallie

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Pinterest, Instagram, and the like are full of complicated and expensive Christmas learning activities. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Christmas is a great time to enjoy some simple and inexpensive holiday activities with your child. These simple Christmas projects and writing prompts cover many aspects of the Christmas season and should only …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: Christmas Themed Activities & Books, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade

Simple Thanksgiving Learning Projects 2

Simple Thanksgiving Learning Projects

November 4, 2015//  by Sallie

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There are so many ways to celebrate 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. Most of these projects can be completed with simple supplies you probably already have around your home. If not, you can …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: History Learning Activities & Books, Thanksgiving Themed Activities & Books

Live HD Streaming Earth Viewing from International Space Station 2

Live HD Streaming Earth Viewing from International Space Station

May 7, 2014//  by Sallie

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We thoroughly enjoy learning about the International Space Station (ISS). I keep track of when it will be flying over our home and if it works out with bedtimes, we’ll go out in front of the house and watch it go over. By using NASA’s simple Spot the Station feature, you can use the pull …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: Learning Websites, Science Learning Activities

Kit Kittredge Books and DVD – Learning from the Great Depression

October 24, 2013//  by Sallie

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Watching the Kit Kittredge: An American Girl DVD opened up the topic of the Great Depression for Caroline, my seven year old daughter. Although it offers a somewhat happy and sanitized view of the Great Depression, it does hit on a lot of the major topics in a way a small girl can understand. Kit …

Category: Chapter Books for Children, Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: 10 Days of Learning from the Great Depression, Books for Girls, History Learning Activities & Books

Depression Era Cooking with Clara – Learning from the Great Depression

October 22, 2013//  by Sallie

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If you haven’t happened to see this collection of Clara videos on YouTube, you are in for a treat! Clara is 94 years old and shares stories about the Great Depression while demonstrating some of the very simple and frugal meals she made during that time. In this video, she demonstrates making The Poorman’s Meal. …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: 10 Days of Learning from the Great Depression, History Learning Activities & Books

Children of the Great Depression – Learning from the Great Depression

October 17, 2013//  by Sallie

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A picture is said to be worth a thousand words. I think this is definitely the case with helping children understand the Great Depression. Children of the Great Depression is another great book for teachers and parents who are teaching on this topic. The book is full of remembrances and comments by those who were …

Category: Chapter Books for Children, Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: 10 Days of Learning from the Great Depression, History Learning Activities & Books

When the Banks Closed, We Opened Our Hearts – Learning from The Great Depression

October 16, 2013//  by Sallie

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Yesterday I shared one of my favorite books about The Great Depression. Today I’m going to share the sequel! When the Banks Closed, We Opened Our Hearts. This is also a wonderful living book full of stories told by people who lived through the Great Depression. The stories are overwhelmingly positive and feature people making …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: 10 Days of Learning from the Great Depression, History Learning Activities & Books

We Had Everything But Money – Learning from the Great Depression

October 15, 2013//  by Sallie

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If you are looking for living books about the Great Depression, I am going to introduce you to one of my secrets today. Reiman Publications has produced some wonderful books dealing with the Great Depression. The first one I’m going to share with you is We Had Everything But Money (Priceless Memories of the Great …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: 10 Days of Learning from the Great Depression, History Learning Activities & Books

Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression – Learning from The Great Depression

October 14, 2013//  by Sallie

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Every once in awhile you see a book somewhere that draws you in and you know you have to buy it. Potato: A Tale From The Great Depression was that way for me. It brings a complicated historical event and time down to a simple level for children, showing them what life was like for …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study Topics, Picture Books for ChildrenTag: 10 Days of Learning from the Great Depression, History Learning Activities & Books

Apple Farmer Annie Learning Ideas

June 6, 2013//  by Sallie

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The fall book Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington is the delightful story of Annie, a young woman who owns an apple farm and sells her products at the farmer’s market in the city. The book has bright, colorful illustrations that appeal to younger children as well as simple text making it an ideal read …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study Topics, Picture Books for ChildrenTag: Apple Themed Activities & Books, Fall/Autumn Themed Activities & Books, Farm Themed Activities & Books, First Grade, Kindergarten

Kindergarten and First Grade Fall Unit Ideas, Crafts, and Books 2

Fall Unit Ideas, Crafts, and Books for Kindergarten and First Grade

June 6, 2013//  by Sallie

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Enjoy fall with your kindergarten and first grade children with this collection of simple and easy-to-implement fall-themed ideas. These autumn lesson ideas and read aloud suggestions will work well in September and October with a wide variety of fall-focused units. Sorting Nuts, Leaves, and Pine Cones Have students collect a variety of nuts, leaves, and …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: Fall/Autumn Themed Activities & Books, First Grade, Kindergarten, Nature Study, Science Learning Activities

Eyewitness to History – Firsthand accounts of historical events 2

Eyewitness to History – Firsthand Accounts of Historical Events

April 23, 2013//  by Sallie

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History has always been one of my favorite subjects. I especially enjoy reading or listening to firsthand accounts of historical events from people who were there. It is so much more powerful than learning about it second-hand. I also think it is a much more effective way to teach. Eyewitness to History is a website …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: History Learning Activities & Books, Learning Websites

Simple Thanksgiving Activities for Children 2

Simple Thanksgiving Activities for Children

November 18, 2012//  by Sallie

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Thanksgiving is a special time of enjoying family, friends and giving thanks for many blessings. In keeping with the spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving, here are some easy and fun Thanksgiving activities for children using things probably already around the house. These creative ideas will keep the celebration simple and meaningful. Cranberries in a Jar …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: Thanksgiving Themed Activities & Books

Homemade Weather Monitoring Station 2

Homemade Weather Monitoring Station

July 23, 2012//  by Sallie

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David and I are weather geeks. We both wanted to be meteorologists when we were younger and I think Caroline got some of the genes. She found a homemade weather station in a book from the library and was very excited to make it. So I drafted David to do this as a science project …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study TopicsTag: Kindergarten, Science Learning Activities

Simple Fall Classroom Activities

October 1, 2011//  by Sallie

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Most students love fall, so it is easy to get them excited about pumpkins, scarecrows, and other autumn themes. These simple fall classroom activities include easy-to-use creative writing prompts, hands-on projects, and fun ideas for a classroom. Best of all, they are simple for the teacher to prepare which is critical during the busy fall …

Category: Learning With Themes & Unit Study Topics, Teaching in a ClassroomTag: Creative Writing Ideas & Writing Prompts, Fall/Autumn Themed Activities & Books

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