| Craft Projects |
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 Great set of paper dolls - includes four children and two adults
1950's American Family Paper Dolls |
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Make Your own Paper Dolls |
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 Winter Birch Trees - mixed media
Winter Birch Trees Art project |
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 Step by Step how to draw a winter scene
Winter Scene Tutorial |
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 Minimal sewing and no pattern needed
Step by Step How to Make a Poodle Skirt |
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 Pattern can also be used for a child.
No sew doll skirt |
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How to Make a Coonskin Cap |
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 You can find several templates for this activity. Below are some of my favorites.
How to make Paper Snowflakes |
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Free - 11 different design templates
Paper Snowflakes Template |
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6 Pointed Paper Snowflake Tutorial |
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Frozen Paper Snowflake Template |
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| Drawing Books and Resources |
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 This complete set of eight books has been a wonderful resource for our family. We have used it with nearly every history curriculum over the years, as well as with many of our science curriculums. My children have often used it on their own as well. *This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now - Complete Set |
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Draw Write Now - Complete Set |
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 Book one includes a drawing exercise for a horse. **This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now Book 1 |
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Draw Write Now Book 1 |
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 Book five includes a picture of The Alamo. **This item is available on multiple sites for different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now Book 5 |
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Draw Write Now Book 5 |
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Free Resource
Horse Drawing Tutorial |
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Free Resource
Horse Drawing Tutorial |
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Free Resource
How to draw a dachshund |
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Free Resource
How to draw a spaniel |
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Great tutorial
Art Project in the style of Grandma Moses |
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Barefoot in the Grass - The Story of Grandma Moses |
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| Television and Movie Resources |
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 This is a fun series to watch - and a favorite for many. This is available on Amazon Prime for streaming. You may also purchase the the episodes season by season or as a complete set.
I Love Lucy |
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 A family favorite. This is available on Amazon Prime for streaming. You may also purchase the episodes by season or as a complete set.
The Lone Ranger |
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 There were many people who played the role of Tarzan. Several episodes are available on Amazon Prime for streaming. You may also purchase episodes and movies by season.
Tarzan |
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 Timeless cartoons. Several episodes and sets to choose from - some available on Amazon Prime for streaming.
Bugs Bunny |
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 Episodes may be purchased individually for streaming or is season and complete sets.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet |
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Free Video Resource
Synchronized Swimming Free Resource |
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Free Resource
Synchronized Swimming - Cypress Gardens |
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 Available for streaming and purchase.
White Christmas |
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 Good, clean, fun family entertainment. Available for streaming, or purchase the series.
Davy Crockett |
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 Classic Family Entertainment.
Rin Tin Tin |
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 Family Movie Nights! There are both episodes and movies available.
Lassie |
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 Great movie for the family.
The Wizard of Oz |
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 Show kids what TV used to be like.
The Ed Sullivan Show |
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 An old Classic
Singing in the Rain |
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| Coordinating Books for History and Science |
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 This is an excellent book with several pictures of actual snowflakes captured and magnified. This would also make a good edition to a science study.
Snowflake Bentley |
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Snowflake Bentley |
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 A great book for kids to learn more about a subject with excellent details and having fun at the same time. I really do like the Graphic Library series, as do my kids.
Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine - Graphic Library |
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Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine - Graphic Library |
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 A great addition to help study this time in history.
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain |
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 Suggested - 5th grade and up
World War II and the Cold War |
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 Several Books about the Alamo.
Books about the Alamo |
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 Suggested for grades 5 and up.
You Are Not Alone: The Brown vs Board of Education Decision |
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 Excellent book and series.
The Battle of the Alamo |
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The Battle of the Alamo - A Graphic Story of the American West |
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 Varied grade levels.
Several Great books on Davy Crockett |
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Several books by Henry Thoreau - a great way to include teens into this unit.
Henry Thoreau - For Teens |
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 A wonderful book to introduce children to Emily Dickinson.
Emily Dickinson for Young People |
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 A great book - suggested age is 4th-7th grade.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott |
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| Field Trips |
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 I discovered this site this summer - It is great! Definitely helpful when planning a road trip.
Roadtrippers.com |
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 Many people are unaware of the free entrance into national parks for homeschoolers. Tours and educational activities are not waived, but general admittance into the park is. Be sure to print this off before you go; you may want to call them first too. Most places are really good about it, but some aren’t.
Anywhere in the US - National Parks |
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 Future of Flight and Boeing Tour - Just 25 miles from Seattle
Washington State - Boeing Tour |
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 Contact the company for an educational tour.
Kansas State - Cessna Factory Tour |
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Alabama State - US Space and Rocket Center |
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 Every Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. The tour includes a ¾ mile walk, beginning in the service lobby. Eye protection and hearing protection required; no sandals or open-toed shoes, please. Requests for special needs or groups of 10 or more must be made in advance. Walk-ins welcome.
Ohio State - Airstream Factory Tour |
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Idaho, Montana, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park |
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Texas State - The Alamo |
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You can find a local train to go on a short and relaxing ride nearly anywhere in the US. This link shows just a few - check your local area for ones closer to you.
Anywhere in the US - Train Ride |
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There are several other day trips you can do with your family to compliment this unit. Options include - fishing, ice skating and horseback riding. Check the pdf file for more ideas.
Anywhere in the US |
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| Other Activities |
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 Here you will find launch rockets, stomp rockets, water rockets and more. We have used the launch rockets and the stomp rockets - when my oldest boy was appropriate age for both of these. We all had a great time!
Rockets, Rockets, Rockets |
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 We did ours over water at night - we used white paper to see it better - it was beautiful. It did take a few tries - make sure it isn't too windy.
Flying Paper Lantern Tutorial |
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 Here you will find all kinds of yo-yos and trick books.
Yo-Yo |
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 You can find a local chapter here.
Girls Scouts of America |
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 How I would have LOVED this when my kids were into scouting.
American Heritage Girls |
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 Start your own group or just do it as a family. Patches and activities for both boys and girls.
Keepers of the Faith - Also known as Faith Keepers |
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 OH - I SO Wish we had this when my boys were in scouts - this would have been a GREAT option for us.
Trail Life |
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 You can find a local chapter here.
Boy Scouts of America |
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 Maryellen would have loved a pink tree at Christmas time.
Pink Christmas Tree |
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| Maryellen Books |
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Maryellen BeForever 3 book set |
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Maryellen Book and Doll |
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| Lapbooking Resources and Information |
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Free Lapbook Templates can be found at this link.
Lapbook Templates |
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Additional lapbook resources and information.
Lapbook Information |
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Additional lapbook resources and information.
Lapbook Information |
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The Cold War Lapbook |
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 Suggested ages K-8th grade
Knowledge Box Central - Florida Lapbook |
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