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Pilgrims Handwriting Practice Worksheets

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While we typically use a formal handwriting program each day, I sometimes ditch the formalities and use copywork that pertains to the subjects we’re studying. Over the next few weeks, my children will be working on lots of Thanksgiving-themed activities including this set of Pilgrims at Plymouth copywork! This post was originally published in October …

The Battle of Lindley’s Mill and Preserving Our Freedom

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This week, my youngest daughter and I visited Lindley’s Mill, North Carolina, where a small Revolutionary War battle took place.  My g-g-g-g-g-g grandfather (yes, that’s 6), a Major, lost his life in that battle in September 1781. The facts of the Battle of Lindley’s Mill are just fascinating.  The Patriot governor of North Carolina, along …

The Roman Colosseum – Children’s Books Day 17

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Thank you for following along here in the 365 Days of Children’s Books series!  Today marks Day 17 of entries to this fun unit study series! My children and I study various aspect of Western Civilization each year.  As a result, we have many books about the early Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans.  This neat look at …

Finding Providence – Children’s Books Day 16

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Thank you for following along here in the 365 Days of Children’s Books series!  We are on Day 16 today. For many years, I loved and used the Tapestry of Grace curriculum.  We created so many dear-to-my-heart memories around those books, including this inspiring story about Roger Williams. Finding Providence is a story of faith and …

Seeing School Work Show Up in the Real World

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About a year ago, I saw a headline that made me squeal in delight: Pelosi Rips Trump: ‘As the President fiddles, people are dying’… We had just studied Nero and the burning of Rome in our homeschool that same week!  How timely! (No, I certainly did not agree with the headline, I was only interested in …

Saint Patrick Worksheets for 2nd-4th Graders

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Are you studying the life of Saint Patrick with your children this year?  If so, make sure you download these Saint Patrick Worksheets! Saint Patrick was a missionary to the people of Ireland, leaving a rich legacy. It’s fascinating to learn about St. Patrick teaching the Trinity using a shamrock as an object lesson! I’ve …

Sea Clocks – Day 14 of Children’s Books

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We are trucking right along here in the 365 Days of Children’s Books series!  Today marks Day 14. For many years, my children and I used the Tapestry of Grace curriculum.  While it can be a bit difficult to wrap your brain around, Tapestry offers a wide selection of books for grades K through 12th.  …

March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World Children’s Book

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Welcome to Day 8 and welcome back to 365 Days of Children’s Books!  I’ve started this series 3 different times now, and I figured out why I can’t keep it going: I keep thinking that the 365 days have to encompass a one year span. Obviously, right?! I learned something very important after adding our …

Apple Worksheets and Johnny Appleseed Worksheets

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Through the years, I’ve published a lot of apple worksheets and printables.  And Johnny Appleseed resources? Tons! If you’re looking for apple worksheets or unit study helps or anything to learn about Johnny Appleseed, you’re in the right spot. You’ll find my big list of resources down below. So grab a cup of coffee…browse, download, and …

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