We recently began studying the states. One of our learning objectives for 5th grade is to have the states and capitals memorized and know a bit about each state. But since Kansas is our current state we will begin with it. In fact, this is part of a series on homeschooling in Kansas. I’ll be […]
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Books for Westward Expansion and Early Industrial Revolution
I am happy to say we are moving right along in history toward Westward Expansion, Pioneers, and the Early American Industrial Revolution! I have been looking forward to this part of history now that we are in the Midwest. Here are the book selections for my 4th grader for 1800 to 1850’s. Amazon.com WidgetsSome of […]
George Vs. George Book: The American Revolution as seen from Both Sides
Today I want to announce the winner of the January Giveaway: 5 Native American Books. Congratulations to: Audria! And my review for A Child’s Introduction to Poetry is featured today on The Curriculum Choice. An Overview of George vs. George If you enjoy using books that tell both sides of a story, for the American […]
How to Inspire Your Child with Poetry
For me having an auditory learner really makes poetry study easy. Whether poetry is your thing or not, here are suggestions for How to Inspire Your Child With Poetry. 1. Read poetry together. Children must hear poetry read. So don’t just hand them a book unless they are already interested or have already been exposed […]
American Revolution Book List
American Revolution Book List We are just finishing up some info on explorers and colonial America and it will soon be time to start our unit on the American Revolution. I rely a lot on good books in our homeschool. They really are the corner stone of our learning. Read! Read! Read! We read a […]