If you’re a member at Mama’s, you’ve probably already downloaded the Plants and Flowers Resource Packet.  (If you’re not a member, sign up today and you’ll instantly save yourself hours of time looking for the best online resources.)

Even if you’re not using the Plants and Flowers Themed Resource Packet, these writing worksheets can be used at any time practice is needed.

Each vocabulary word in this download has a plant theme:

• seed
• petal
• root
• fruit
• leaf
• sunlight
• grow
• nectar
• bud
• pollinate
• stem
• pod

While the items in the Plants and Flowers Resource Packet are geared towards 1st-3rd graders, this writing practice is perfect for Kindergartners to learn right along with the olders.  Use Writing Practice worksheets for handwriting practice, increasing vocabulary, and phonics practice.  

Click the image below to download the Plants and Flowers Writing Practice Pages

Plants And Flowers Writing Practice

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	June 16, 2013

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We’re finally on Day #5 of the Color-By-Number series here at Mama’s Learning Corner!  It has been a week of fun printables and it’s been a joy to share them all with you.

Today’s final set of coloring pages focuses on sight words!  My 6-year-old has had a little bit of difficulty with learning sight words…but she’s an avid color-er.  So these are the perfect combination for her.

Included in each printable are several words from the 40-word list of Dolch Pre-Primer Words.  This 5-page set includes all 40 words spread throughout the multiple pages.

I’m offering this free 5-page Color-By-Sight Word worksheet set as a freebie to my loyal email subscribers!

If you are not currently an email subscriber:  Simply sign up for Mama’s Free Goodies in Your Inbox.  After you activate your subscription, you’ll be directed to the page where you can instantly download your free set.

If you are an email subscriber, make sure you open the latest email from me (sent 6/13/2013), as it contains the link to the packet.  You can also find the link on the page for Email Subscribers if you have that bookmarked.

I’m so grateful for each of my readers here at Mama’s, and it thrills me to offer you something so simple and fun for your own little peeps!  xoxo

–> The beautiful graphics in this Color-By-Sight Word Set were purchased by from Tinch Design Studio.

Welcome to Day #4 of this rockin’ Color-By-Number Series here at Mama’s Learning Corner!  This series has by far been one of the most popular ever published at Mama’s.  Thank y’all for all of your shares on Facebook and your pins on Pinterest.  The Color By Number Worksheets are simple, educational, free resources for homeschooling families, so I appreciate you spreading the word.

Today’s 4-page download set focuses on multiplication.  Multiplication is traditionally introduced and practiced in 2nd grade, so these worksheets are geared towards that age.

Practice simple multiplication facts, up to the 12 series of facts.  After calculating the correct product, use the key to determine the correct color to use in the robot picture.  (I thought these robot drawings were especially fabulous.)

Once you’ve downloaded this robot multiplication packet, head over to Mama’s Color By Number Page for more color by number worksheets.  There’s worksheets for all age ranges: color by number preschool pages, simple addition and subtraction, addition and subtraction using mental math, and more!

Multiplication Color By Number Robots

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	June 12, 2013

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I’m proud to be a part of this 5-Day Summer Hopscotch series hosted by iHomeschool Network.

Welcome to Day #3 of the Color-By-Number series here at Mama’s Learning Corner!  I’m so glad you’re here.  By the shares on Facebook and Pinterest, it seems like this Color-By-Number series is a popular topic.  I’m thrilled that y’all can use these worksheets with your own children too.

Today’s 4-page worksheet packet was written with 1st and 2nd graders in mind.  The equations in this packet focus on using mental math strategies in addition and subtraction.   Equations are similar to 100+50 and 250-100.  Use mental math to find the sum or difference and then use the key to color the particular portion of the picture.

Once you’ve printed out today’s packet, head over to Mama’s Color By Number page to find more color-by-number worksheets.  You’ll find simple addition and subtraction practice, color-by-number pages for preschoolers, and more!

Color By Number Addition and Subtraction Worksheets - Mental Math Practice for 1st and 2nd Graders

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	June 11, 2013

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Welcome back to Day #2 of this 5-Day series of Color-By-Number Worksheets!

Today’s packet focuses on simple addition and subtraction, which is usually geared towards Kindergarten-1st Grade.  In this 4-page worksheet set, your child will solve each equation and then use the key to determine the correct color to use in the picture.

Please note that these particular worksheets are packed with equations.  In my opinion, there are enough equations on each page to last at least 2 days’ worth of math fact practice.  

When my 6-year-old works on this type of densely packed worksheet, I instruct her to only complete 6 equations.  Then she can complete 6 more if she doesn’t burn out on it, or she can complete 6 more equations in the next sitting.  My 6-year-old views these color-by-number worksheets as fun and I don’t want to be so busy solving equations that she misses out on the ‘fun’ part.

After downloading this packet, stop by Mama’s Color-By-Number Page for more coloring fun!

Simple Addition and Subtraction Color-By-Number Worksheets

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	June 10, 2013

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Welcome to the beginning of a 5-Day series of Color-By-Number printables here at Mama’s Learning Corner!  Each day, a set of color-by-number worksheets will be published, focusing on a different skill level.

Today’s worksheets are geared towards Preschool-Early Kindergarten, focusing on number recognition.  The primary colors (including gray) are used, with emphasis on numbers 1 through 10.

To use the color-by-number printables, simply download and print.  Then let your child use the key to determine which number is assigned to which color.

Make sure you stop by each day to download the exclusive color-by-number packets here at Mama’s!

Color By Number Preschool Worksheets

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	June 9, 2013

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I’m proud to be a part of this 5-Day Summer Hopscotch series hosted by iHomeschool Network.

It is no secret that my kiddos are huge fans of Match Games.  We mix up the way that we use them, so the variety – and the fun pictures – leave them begging for more play time.

The newest set of Match Games is from Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  What an absolutely fun book!  After reading it a million times, I found some graphics that would make the perfect game for my girls.

How to Play The Very Hungry Caterpillar Match Game

For younger children, set out only 4-5 pairs of cards face up.  If your child has too many choices, he may become overwhelmed.  Encourage him to find the cards that have the same picture.  Once a match is made, read the word that names the picture at the bottom of the card, emphasizing the beginning and ending sounds.

Once your child has successfully matched those initial pairs, try playing the game with the cards turned over to practice memory skills.  When your child masters those chosen 4 or 5 matches, set them aside and choose another set of cards to play.

For older preschool children or Early Kindergartners, play The Very Hungry Caterpillar Match Game as you would a regular memory-style game with the cards face down.  Play with just 4-5 matches face down, or use the entire stack of cards face down, depending on your child’s ability.

For best results, print this game on cardstock and laminate for longer durability.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Match Game

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	June 5, 2013

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You Tube Video of Eric Carle Reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Of course I’ve read this story to them a ton of times myself, but it was such a treat to find a You Tube video of Eric Carle reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Here’s the clip if you’re interested. If you’re reading this post in an email or reader, you’ll have to click through to view the video.  Note: Mama’s Learning Corner is not responsible for You Tube ads.

Visit Mama’s Preschool/Early Kindergarten page for more free printable match games!

As a homeschooling mother, I have several books that I consider must-haves.  I only wish I had found them all in my early days of homeschooling!

When we first decided to homeschool (my oldest was entering Kindergarten), I read every book, blog, and article I could find on the how-to’s of homeschooling.  And while it was important for me to read about learning styles and Charlotte Mason versus Classical, what I consider to be must-have has definitely changed.

I did read several of those how-to books…and then we got into the every day throes of homeschooling.  I realized that my bookshelf needed different types of books – those that would help me keep my house in order, keep my tongue in check, and help me guide my little peeps towards Jesus.

So as you look through my favorite homeschool books, I realize that it may not seem very “homeschool-y”.  However, our homeschool days wouldn’t run near as smooth without these helps.  These are just a few of my favorites, in no particular order except the first.

My Bible

My Bible usually stays on my school desk or in the basket beside my favorite chair.  While we use it every morning during Bible Study, it’s my go-to comfort on those hard days we all occasionally face.  The days when I’m questioning why we homeschool or how I’m going to make it until bedtime.  Thankfully, God speaks encouragement to me just when I need it most.

The Well-Trained Mind

I didn’t find this little gem until last summer – 2 full years into homeschooling.  While I don’t consider us to be strictly Classical homeschoolers (I like a huge dose of living books Charlotte Mason style), The Well-Trained Mind helped me think through our homeschool years as a whole. It also lists tons of resources, curriculum, and internet links.

Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House

I know a thing or two about laundry and I consider myself to be an okay housekeeper.  But when we’re home all day every day, our house can quickly become dirty and cluttered.  We truly do have a “lived in” home.  Home Comforts has great ideas for anyone looking to improve their housekeeping skills.

Rainbow Resources Catalog

I know, I know.  This isn’t really a book.  But I’ll admit that I read the Rainbow Resource Catalog just like a book!  It is a beautifully comprehensive place to search new curriculum.  It’s a staple on my shelf!

Jesus Calling

This is my go-to devotional when I’m in between Bible studies.  The devotions are short and – I have no idea how this happens – the Scripture is exactly what I need to read on the given day.  Funny how that works.

If I don’t read my Bible and stay in God’s Word, my homeschool day stinks.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve proven this to be true.

The Power of a Woman’s Words

I recently worked through this study on my own because I wanted to have better control over the words coming out of my mouth.  My children are with me all day and they hear practically every little sentence I say.  Sometimes those words aren’t so thoughtful or kind or affirming.  My children need a teacher who is intentional with how and what she says.

Shepherding a Child’s Heart

While I don’t agree with everything in this book, Shepherding a Child’s Heart helped me understand that disobedience is a heart issue.  And OH the disobedience and behavior that is corrected on a daily basis!  Once I understood that (most) poor behavior is a heart issue, the game plan for correction during our homeschool day became more clear.

Seasons of a Mother’s Heart

Can one have a favorite homeschool book list without including Sally Clarkson??  I think not.

My thoughtful husband gives me 2 nights at a hotel prior to each semester so I can plan out our curriculum.  (I know! It’s all kinds of fabulous!)  And each hotel stay, I start by going over my dog-eared, well-worn pages of Seasons of a Mother’s Heart.  I learn something new every time I read it.

So what are your favorite homeschool books?  Do tell.

I pleased to link this post to iHomeschool Network’s 10 in 10 series.

Benjamin Franklin was one of the most well-know Founding Fathers of the United States of America.  Few others had as much impact on the forming of the new America as Franklin.

Download the Benjamin Franklin Resource Packet and begin your unit study today!

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Themed Resource Packets from Mama’s Learning Corner are a unique, time-saving resource for homeschool families.  The goal is to provide moms with links to the very best resources the internet has to offer on a specified topic—no more bouncing around from website to website, looking for possible resources.  All of the research has been done.

In addition to the most quality links on the internet, Mama’s Themed Resource Packets offer at least 10 Mama Made printables and worksheets.  But this packet is packed with resources and includes not 10, but 15 worksheets and printables!

In this 30-page Benjamin Franklin Resource Packet, you’ll find:

• Suggested Books for Study (with links to Amazon) 
• Links to video and You Tube resources
• Links to Hands-on Projects, Crafts, and Tutorials
• Benjamin Franklin Informational Links and Interactive Sites

Also included are 15 Benjamin Franklin Worksheets & Printables:

• Ben Franklin: Q&A – Answer the questions regarding Franklin and his life work
• Benjamin Franklin: Fact and Opinion – Write 3 facts and 3 opinions about Mr. Franklin
• Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues – Match the virtues with the correct action
• My List of Virtues – Your child writes his own list of virtues they deem to be important
• Reading Comprehension: Poor Richard’s Almanac – Read the short narrative and answer the questions
• Benjamin Franklin Word Search
• Ben Franklin & Me (Venn Diagram) – Your child compares and contrasts himself with Mr. Franklin
• Description of Ben Franklin – Use adjectives to describe Ben
• Ben Franklin: Inventions – Fill-in-the-blank style worksheet all about Franklin’s inventions
• Join, or Die – Make your own cartoon using the writing prompt
• Benjamin Franklin: Solve the Code! – Use addition and subtraction with regrouping to solve the math code
• $100 Bill! – Determine if there is enough money to purchase each group of objects with a $100 bill
• Copywork: 2 pages of copywork with the following Ben Franklin quotes: “If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few.” and “Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments.”
• Vocabulary Words – Learn 12 new vocabulary words relating to Ben Franklin’s life; a cut and paste activity

This Themed Resource Packet is available to Members Only.

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Tally Marks are a fun way to count and keep track of data.  In this worksheet, your child  uses tally marks to determine the amount of each coin in the table.  He must then determine how those tally marks translate to actual numbers.  This is also a fun worksheet to practice coin recognition.

Grade Level:  First Grade, Early Second Grade

Category:  Counting Money, Math

My Piggy Bank --> Tally Mark Worksheet Using Coins

Author:	Lauren Hill
Platforms:	Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
License:	CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Date:	May 28, 2013

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Visit Mama’s Counting Money Page for more money worksheets!