(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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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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Tuesday Teaching Tip #2: Homeschool Days at museums, zoos, and other local venues
The morning temperatures in Central Texas are finally starting to drop, and I actually put on a cardigan this morning. The leaves have started to pile up under the trees in our front yard; fall has arrived! Or, as I like to think of it, field trip weather has arrived. Tuesday Tip #2 is to… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tip #2: Homeschool Days at museums, zoos, and other local venues
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9th Grade Spanish 1
(Links may lead to a product on Amazon or TeachersPayTeachers for which I may receive compensation) My youngest is taking Spanish 1 in ninth grade. Here is what we are using: BJU Press Spanish 1 Lesson plans and flashcards that I created Various games, worksheets, activities from TeachersPayTeachers stores Duolingo My youngest is the third… Continue reading 9th Grade Spanish 1
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Using molecular model kits in biology
(Purchases made through links in this post for my TeachersPayTeacher.com store and Amazon help to support this blog. Thanks!) We are about to wrap up Unit 1 in our biology curriculum, which includes a biochemical section on biomolecules and reactions. As a classroom teacher, my approach to biomolecules was geared toward the types of questions… Continue reading Using molecular model kits in biology
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What we are using for 12th grade 2025-2026
My oldest graduated high school in May. My next oldest, "K", is a senior this year. Do I feel older and wiser and ready for this time around? Feeling just a tad older, maybe a bit wiser, but I am not ready. My goal for her senior year of high school is to not only… Continue reading What we are using for 12th grade 2025-2026
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What we are using for 9th grade 2025-2026
My youngest started high school on Monday. It is bittersweet. She has always been homeschooled; never attended public school like her sisters did. It is so exciting to see her start high school and set up her high school transcript this week! But, I am also sad knowing the homeschooling adventure for our family will… Continue reading What we are using for 9th grade 2025-2026
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Have Fun Learning About Cell Part 2: Plant Cells
(This post contains links to products in my Teachers Pay Teachers store and Amazon Affiliate links. Purchases help to fund the blog. Thanks!) While learning about the differences between cells of different kingdoms in biology, some of the differences discussed are the presence of a nucleus (eukaryote vs. prokaryote), chloroplasts for photosynthesis, the presence of… Continue reading Have Fun Learning About Cell Part 2: Plant Cells
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Have fun learning about cells
(This post contains links to products in my Teachers Pay Teachers store and Amazon Affiliate links. Purchases help to fund the blog. Thanks!) My eighth grader is wrapping up her last science project of the year for Earth Science. She chose to do a PowerPoint presentation of organisms that live in the different ocean zones,… Continue reading Have fun learning about cells
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