A Celebration of Truth: Learning About Juneteenth The objective of this three-day unit study is to bridge the gap between what most students learn about The Emancipation Proclamation, what it did and for whom, and the significance of June 19, 1865, and what became known as Juneteenth. Day One – Part One Historical Background…
If you’re looking for a solar eclipse worksheet PDF to round out a unit study, the 6-page packet on this page will be a great addition to your lesson. The books listed can be read in addition to the reading and doing the activities on their own as the downloadable solar eclipse worksheet can be…
I had been looking for a quality writing curriculum to bring into our homeschool for a while and finally found exactly what I was looking for when I discovered WriteShop. This homeschool writing curriculum is ideal for many families in that it requires very little advanced prep. WriteShop homeschool writing curriculum includes a variety of…
Earlier this year I wanted to make sure we spent some time learning about each of the continents individually. We started an Evan Moor Africa workbook that wasn’t the most engaging for my son so I decided to create my own. This Africa Unit Study will be an ongoing one for our homeschool. The plan…
Vacation planning and coming up with roadschooling activities are two of my favorite things to do. After a year of minimal travel (we did actually get back to Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Walt Disney World in the Fall of 2020) we’re excited to embark on a trip to the Outer Banks. If you’re looking for…
We all know that Black History is American History and that it should be appreciated, celebrated, and talked about all year long. But, as I wrote in this article for Mom.com, Black History Month dates back to 1915. Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland wanted to recognize African-Americans and their achievements. The month of…
If you’re looking for family-friendly hiking trails, look no further than Georgia. With the rugged Appalachians, crisp air, the shady creekside paths, Georgia has a lot to offer. Whether you’re new to the area or planning a trip to Georgia soon, here are some family-friendly hiking trails in Georgia. Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Mountain View Trail…
As a teen in Massachusetts in the nineties, my high school was one of the first to roll out Channel One News, a current events outlet for kids. In exchange for satellite dishes and classroom televisions, the school was required to show a 12-minute news segment to students daily. The news segment included 2-minutes of…
If you’re looking for healthy family meals for a busy week, you can easily have everyone in the family make their own DIY Crunchwrap at home. Incorporate healthful ingredients and adjust what you use to your family’s tastes and preferences. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these Crunchwraps are great for the whole family and…
For years I admired families across the internet as they created Christmas book advent calendar bundles; some would pull from books already on their shelves while others would scour thrift stores, bargain bins, and Amazon for just the right holiday titles for their book Advent calendar. As my son approaches 10-years-old, I realized quickly that…