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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
