Snowed In {Homeschooling with Cozy Books}
Snowed In by Barbara M. Lucas and Catherine Stock is a cozy picture book I happened across at a book sale. I bought a used copy that had been discarded by a school and am so glad I found this sweet …
Unit Study Ideas - History
George Washington Unit Study
I’ve gathered together videos, books, printables, and other resources for your George Washington unit study. I invite you to read through the ideas below and use the ones that fit your …
Abraham Lincoln Unit Study
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 …
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books {Homeschooling with Cozy Books}
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books is a folksy telling of Abraham Lincoln’s love of learning and books. Nancy Carpenter’s illustrations (oil paint on canvas) are warm and inviting. From …
The Geneva Bible – 1560 Edition
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 …
Ox-Cart Man {Homeschooling with Cozy Books}
Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney is a perfect cozy book for any time of the of year. Winner of the Caldecott Medal for Best Children’s Picture Book in 1980, Ox-Cart …
“I Remember Mama” with Irene Dunne & Barbara Bel Geddes
I finally took a few hours last evening to watch I Remember Mama. I’ve been in the process of building up my DVD library these past few years and ordered a copy when it came so highly …
Printable Maps of 50 States and Washington, D.C.
I’ve created this collection of 50 Printable U.S. State Maps plus Washington, D.C. to be a handy tool for homeschooling families. These maps can be used over and over again with all kinds of …
The 1940s House
I’ve been slowly but steadily adding favorite movies and series to our DVD collection. With the push toward digital and not owning anything, I want to make sure I have copies of things I really …
“Washington’s Birthday” by Margaret E. Sangster – Printable
“Washington’s Birthday” by Margaret E. Sangster No rockets flamed in sudden fire,No ringing gladness rocked the spire,No proud salute, o’er field and town,Was loud each lesser sound to …