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When I studied US geography with my kids, I realized there were some parts of the country we became more passionate about than others. The places we had visited and the places where family and friends lived were immediately more interesting to study and learn about than those that we didn’t have a personal connection with.  Two years ago, I was able to introduce my kids to a new state, Wisconsin, which was a new state for them but contains one of my favorite places, Door County. It’s a place I grew up visiting every year as a child on...

Finding the right tools and methods to teach your students is one of the most essential parts of the job. The best tools allow your students to learn more efficiently and give you the ability to track their progress and development better. There are several software platforms designed to enhance the learning experience  for both teachers and students. When reviewing your options, ask what is i-Ready? as this can tell you more about your options and how this platform can help you. Before adding any software platform to your curriculum, you’ll want to know more about it and its history. Who invented i-Ready? is...

Book: Oddball OrnamentsAuthor: Terry OvertonGenre: Middle Grade Christmas StoryRelease date: November 16, 2021The ornaments in the attic are excited. It’s almost Turkey Day, and they know when they start smelling turkey, they’re going to be pulled down out of the attic and hung on a tree for the humans to enjoy. After all, Box Day is all about admiring the ornaments, isn’t it? But when Grandma joins them for Turkey Day instead of Box Day and brings a bunch of new ornaments with her, the Oddball Ornaments know something isn’t right. Determined to find out the source of Grandma’s sadness...

Do you know how to make ice cream in a bag? This delicious summer activity for kids is quick, easy, and FUN! You can whip up a batch of this yummy ice cream in a bag with just 4 ingredients. Not only is this a delicious summer treat, but it is a fun summer activity […] The post How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag w/ Science Experiment Worksheet pdf appeared first on 123 Homeschool 4 Me.

I have some new Back to School Writing Activity Pages that are a perfect way to get your kids’ writing juices flowing at the beginning of your homeschool year. These pages are currently FREE to download (but they have also been added to the Writing Resource BUNDLE). I know many of you are not quite ready to start back into homeschooling, but I wanted to make these Writing Pages available sooner than later. For younger students there is an All About Me writing page. Students can jot down their name, birthday, family members and things like their favorite food, animal,...