This post describes how to assemble the timeline folders and poster for the Early American History lesson plans. For an introduction to this series please read the introductory post. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if …
Introduction It’s time for a new school year, and we are busy making plans for our homeschool coop classes starting at the end of August! This Fall I am team-teaching with another mom who will be offering art and craft projects to complement my lessons in early American history (covering …
If you are planning a visit to the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg areas, how would you like to incorporate some outdoor experiences and history into your vacation? The beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers both in abundance! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate …
This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 24 This week …
This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 22 This week …
This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 18 This week …
Mini-Books From Lunch Sacks! My daughter and I really enjoyed coloring these pages and making our little paper bag books. Although this is a very inexpensive project which requires only a few tools and materials, it is open to a wide range of creative possibilities! We had so much fun …
This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 14 This week …
This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 7 This week …
Sail Away! I hope you and your kids enjoy these pages! You will find printables for Christopher Columbus, Sailing Ships and More, Under the Sea, and Pirates. I’ll add all the ocean-themed pages that I create to this post in the future, as well. Please comment on this post if …
Family-Friendly Fun Amusement park experiences can vary depending on the park and how old you are: fun for the kids, but not Mommy and Daddy, who have to chase them around! Or, fun for the whole family – unless you need a stroller or wheelchair. My family has visited Dollywood in …
I have loved reading and studying history since I was in elementary school, and it is a subject I look forward to teaching when my daughter is older. (Now we read preschool-age-appropriate books and visit children’s museums so that she can get a sense of the past.) I enjoy inspirational …
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given two books at no cost to review. I only recommend products and companies that I will be of benefit to my readers. Just in case you didn’t see my post with the announcement last month, I wanted to share …
Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, and I thought it would be appropriate to post a few quotes from one of our greatest presidents. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Amazon.com, and will receive a small commission if the links on this page are used to make a purchase. Self-educated, Abraham Lincoln …
Hands-On Learning & Play If you are traveling on I-40/I-75 near Knoxville, Tennessee, consider a side trip to the Oak Ridge Children’s Museum! From exit 376 it is about 13 miles to the museum – about 25 to 35 minutes (click here for directions). We hadn’t planned ahead, but found …
While researching an article on Martha Washington, I came across the digital archives of the New York Public Library. What a find! I’m sure I will be returning to the site often. An invaluable resource for researching historical figures and events, the image database encompasses a wide range of …