Kids will love studying the biology of birds from their own backyards! Any season is a great season for bird watching and nature study. All you need are a few books and hands-on activity resources. Suddenly, you've got a great unit study to immerse your kids in the world of backyard birds. *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, and Chick Embryo Study Guide at no cost and … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids
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World War II Hands-On American History
Making history hands-on can be far more effective than simply reading from a boring textbook, folks. That's because children are more engaged in a topic when they have an active part to play in their studies. Bring history to life, for your middle schooler, with these World War II hands-on American history activities, projects, and lessons! Disclosure: Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about World War II Hands-On American History
Harvesting Honey with Kids
This week on the farm, we harvested honey from our honeybee hives! That's right, the delicious liquid gold flowed into quart after quart jar leaving us all with a slight sugar rush and feeling like a heat stroke was imminent. Why? Let's just say you can't press honeycomb without heat and without getting the honey on your fingers. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read … [Read more...] about Harvesting Honey with Kids
Early American History Timeline and Unit Study
History has become a hot topic in our home. No, nothing is on fire... It's just that my 10-year-old is absolutely obsessed with history! So, we've been enjoying a fantastic early American history timeline and unit study. Planning Our Early American History Unit Study *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received The … [Read more...] about Early American History Timeline and Unit Study
Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study
Medieval history doesn't have to be boring! In a time of knights, kings, monks, and hard working peasants there is really no need for your children to feel that medieval England was anything but interesting. Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study We are loving history this year, folks. In addition to our Horrible Histories, various history games, and History Unboxed we have now added the … [Read more...] about Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study
Hands on History with Project Passport
Our son is developing a love of history! He is fascinated with the stories, adventures and, in particular, ancient battles. So, I've been on the lookout for a hands-on history program that incorporates living books, and audio stories that will keep history exciting and that he would enjoy while letting him dive as deeply as he desired into the pages of the past. *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about Hands on History with Project Passport