(As an Amazon Associate, I receive commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this post.) This last week before Christmas, we integrated geography and culture into our Spanish 1 class by learning about Christmas customs in other countries. Since we traditionally have Spanish class four days per week due to our schedule, I chose… Continue reading Christmas crafting in Spanish class
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #8: Make a Christmas Around the World unit for December
(As an Amazon Associate, I receive commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this post.) If you ask my youngest, who is now a freshman in high school, what her favorite things about being homeschooled have been, she will tell you she loved centers on Fridays (preschool and elementary school) and Christmas Around the… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #8: Make a Christmas Around the World unit for December
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Free lesson plans for Christmas in Spanish speaking countries for high school
(As an Amazon Associate, I receive commission for purchases made through Amazon links in this post.) When my kids were younger, we would use December to learn about other countries and how they celebrated Christmas by to crafting, cooking, and reading stories planned in a Christmas Around the World unit. It took a lot of… Continue reading Free lesson plans for Christmas in Spanish speaking countries for high school
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #7: Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday for eating turkey; it's a time rich with history, culture, and social-emotional learning opportunities. Recognizing and discussing Thanksgiving traditions in an educational setting, whether that be a classroom or homeschool, is incredibly important for creating a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience. Here's why integrating these traditions into the… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #7: Thanksgiving Traditions
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Practical gift ideas for a homeschool mom
(This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Purchases made through these links support this blog. Thanks!) It is the time of year when gift lists are made and deals are sought. If you are wondering what kind of practical, everyday items would be good for your favorite homeschool mom, or for your own wish list, here… Continue reading Practical gift ideas for a homeschool mom
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Tuesday Teaching Tip #4: Finding seasonal activities to engage & teach during the holidays
Holidays are exciting for kids, even the high schoolers. They make plans with friends, have special events in their extracurriculars, and there is always some expectation that school will also host fun holiday themed activities. This is the awesome thing about teaching during the holiday season: we do not have to do anything to build… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #4: Finding seasonal activities to engage & teach during the holidays
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Friday Freebie for Easter
It is Good Friday! I cannot think of a better Friday Freebie that one that celebrates the Easter weekend. I present the Easter Ornaments from my TPT store. There are 12 hand drawn ornaments about the life of Jesus leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection. A list of verses that coordinate with each ornament… Continue reading Friday Freebie for Easter
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First Day of School Traditions
Our first day of school for this year, our eleventh year of homeschooling, is Monday, August 19. The summer flew by all too fast! I am still in the mood to enjoy extra free time, and my kids are still in the mood to sleep late (very, very late). So, to help this foot-dragging Momma… Continue reading First Day of School Traditions
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A Whole Year of FUN Spelling Practice for Homeschoolers!
I just added a WHOLE YEAR of monthly themed spelling word practice activities for homeschoolers to my TeachersPayTeachers store. Many years ago, when we first started homeschooling, I quickly learned that spelling practice was not a favorite activity for my girls. It did not seem to help them to just copy the words over and… Continue reading A Whole Year of FUN Spelling Practice for Homeschoolers!
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Halloween STEM Activity: Pumpkin Chunkin’ Catapult
October is such a great month for incorporating fun STEM! From autumn to Halloween, there are so many opportunities to add fun scientific activities. Since those little candy pumpkins are all the rage around my house, I combined a favorite STEM activity, building catapults, with the scientific method and candy pumpkins, of course. First, we… Continue reading Halloween STEM Activity: Pumpkin Chunkin’ Catapult
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