A few years ago while browsing a bookstore with a friend, we came across a children’s book with beautiful sunflowers on the cover. My friend picked it up and handed it to me, saying “this is a wonderful book, you should have it for your daughter!” I did buy it and …
This post is part of the Early American History series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the introductory post. In this lesson you will continue to teach your students about life in the 13 colonies, including the …
This post is part of the Early American History series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the introductory post. In this lesson you will be teaching your students about life in the 13 colonies. Learn about daily …
This post is part of the Early American History series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the introductory post. In this lesson you will be teaching your students about early colonial life in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Learn about …
The Fall season is almost upon us! For a long time it has been my favorite time of year – the heat and humidity of summer leave, and we can start looking forward to our annual visit to Tate Farms to pick our pumpkins! Disclosure: I was not compensated for …
This post is part of the Early American History series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the introductory post. In this lesson you will be teaching your students about Squanto, the help he gave to the Pilgrims, and …
This post is part of the Early American History series. For a suggested class schedule, an overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please see the introductory post. In this lesson you will be teaching your students about the Mayflower voyage and the pilgrims’ landing in Plymouth, …
Sprouting bean plants requires only a few inexpensive items, some of which you may already have around your house. Below you will find images and the steps to follow to sprout your own beans. You can use these as talking points with your kids as you perform each step. Have …
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 13 This week …
It is starting to get a little cooler here, and although we had a great summer, I’m looking forward to the Fall season and the upcoming holidays! Halloween is just around the corner, and if you are looking for an alternative to traditional stories this year for your little ones, …
Image source: Plimoth Plantation, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Seasonal crafts and activities are always fun for kids – here is a roundup of several that you can include in your lesson plans during the Thanksgiving season! Included are a field trip, lots of arts and crafts, …
Cotton Ridge Homeschool Welcomes You to the 2nd Annual Apple Festival! Organized by Budget Earth & A Spectacled Owl It’s that time of year again everyone – the time where we are picking apples and enjoying many yummy fall fruits and vegetables from the autumn harvest. With so many delicious …
Fall is here…time for hot apple cider! Help your children make their own with this kid-friendly recipe, courtesy of Little Passports. Preschoolers and kindergarteners can help tie up the spices in cheesecloth, and older children can help stir the cider while it’s cooking! If you have older children (5 – …
Today was a beautiful fall day for Cotton Pickin’ Pumpkins at Tate Farms! A little warm when the clouds moved away from the sun, but otherwise perfect. When I saw the sea of cars in the parking lot out front I was a little dismayed, but we paid the $10 …
Autumn is my favorite season…the cool, comfortable weather, no humidity, and the changing leaves encourage me to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Seasonal activities are always fun for kids – here are several that you can include in your lesson plans this fall. For an introduction and to see how …