This post is part of the Introduction to Zoology 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 teach your students about Seals (which include Sea Lions and Walruses) and Penguins. …
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 …
Mini-Books From Lunch Sacks! My daughter and I are enjoying making these little paper bag books! It’s so COLD outside and this project is a great indoor activity. This is the third in a series of posts containing free instructions and printable pages to make your own paper bag books …
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 17 This week …
We are more than half-way through our Around the World Series! I hope you have enjoyed the posts so far. Please let me know if the series has been helpful to you – and any comments or suggestions are welcome! This post is part of the series “Around the World …
Mini-Books From Lunch Sacks! One of our favorite books is The Mitten by Jan Brett. Animals…mittens…snow…kids love it! I read it the other day to my homeschool coop class, then we made a paper bag book for our project. All the kids really enjoyed the craft, and it was fun …
I’m not sure why, but my preschooler loves to play with ice. Following are two experiments using ice…one involves food coloring, which makes it even more fun for kids! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a …
Although I’m not much of a cold-weather person, winter crafts are fun: love those polar bears, penguins, and snowmen! Here are lots of ideas to keep you and the kids from going crazy from cabin fever over these last two weeks (or so) of winter. Disclosure: Most of the links …
Enjoy these winter-themed printable pages with your kids! I’ve added several more in the last few days. Just click on the thumbnail images to open and print. Please see the terms of use below. Thank you for stopping by! Winter-Themed Lesson Plan Charts Click on the first thumbnail for a …
Recently I stumbled across some wonderful free printables to go along with the children’s book The Mitten, by Jan Brett. I thought it would be fun to create a lapbook to store and display the print-outs, mini-books, and matching-game pieces. Both winter-themed printables and those made specifically for the book …