Miserably hot and humid, the Dog Days are the longest and hottest days of the year that happen to all of us, whether we have dogs or not! Depending on the latitude and the earth’s tilt, the Dog Days of Summer occurs between early July through mid- August in the Northern Hemisphere and late January through early March in the Southern Hemisphere. Join us this month to learn about idioms and the history and science of the hottest days of the year.
Did you know avocado sales are in the top 10 fruit sales nationally? They firmly surpass orange sales, but only slightly behind the favorite fruit of children everywhere: apples, grapes, and bananas. Today, let's take a look at the amazing avocado in this unit study!
Last month, my husband and I took a winding exploration down Route 66. Yes! The same route popularized by Disney® Pixar Cars. One of our trip’s highlights was visiting a replica Hubble Telescope in Marshfield, Mo, the birthplace of Edward Hubble, for whom the telescope is named. Standing in awe, I gazed up at the telescope and realized how much I didn’t know about this magnificent telescope. So, I did what countless other homeschool moms do, I decided to create a unit study! It is my hope that your family enjoys this introductory look at the Hubble Telescope!
This month’s unit study will teach you more about a wildly popular toy that was created in the late 1930s by a carpenter and remains a family-lead business: LEGO!
Log cabins are a part of our American heritage, a reminder of simpler times when families lived, worked, and played together. Did you know that June 25th has been set aside to celebrate the log cabin? This month, I invite your family to celebrate this humble home. Before we begin, note the web links to family friendly sites for further exploration.
Love it or hate it, the story of the famous game of Monopoly® is bursting with controversy, financial theories, prison escapes, and more. March 7th celebrates the creation of the game that is still very popular today!
February 2nd is considered one of the most popular winter non-holidays. If you are from the Midwest or the Northeast, you may know Punxsutawney Phil as a beloved predictor of weather and seasons. Let's take a look at Groundhog Day and weather forecasting in this unit study!
Wandering through a building, you notice a strange looking sign with raised bumps. As you run your hand over them, your mind floods with questions. What are those bumps? Why are they there? Who invented them? Known as Braille code, those raised bumps are displayed in patterns to create words, allowing blind or visually impaired children and adults to read. As a family, set aside time to explore the fascinating history and methodology of this tactile reading system!
March celebrates the birthday of beloved television personality, Mr. Fred Rogers. Remembered for his gentle, compassionate voice, our unit study this month looks a bit different, as we introduce a new generation to this larger-than-life celebrity, and his message of kindness and the value of all people. Starting with a quick look at Fred Rogers, we will wrap up with a look at 3 life lessons he taught.
I’m seeing llamas everywhere. Have you been seeing them too? They are on sweaters, t-shirts, and coffee mugs. There are stuffed animals, toys, and even llama emojis and GIFs. What is all the llama fuss (or should I say fuzz?) about? Let’s take some time to study all things llama-mazing!
We fill our lives with a lot of busyness. In the case of homeschool parents, this can put a lot of pressure on mom and dad to do their best multitasking on a day-to-day basis. You always have a multitude of things to accomplish – not only homeschooling your children, but also cleaning, laundry,...
You have made the decision to homeschool! If you are anything like me, the fear, anxiety, and nerves soon start to weigh on your decision. The self-talk begins to chip away at the resolve over the well-researched, prayed-over, and supported decision you just made. Whether your first child is...
For my family, the end of the school year coincided with the beginning of my favorite season: garage sale season! That’s what I call it here in the Midwest. We’d visit towns near and far who were having neighborhood sales and spend the day seeing what treasures we could find! For my kids, they...
“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!” In this article I want to talk about having a garage sale. I know, it’s a lot of work! But hear me out…During summer break (or at a time that is good for you), take the time to go through your house. We have done this just about every summer as a...
Pulling weeds isn’t the most exciting part of gardening, but it always brings me satisfaction. Some weeds come right out while others are stubborn and need a little extra pulling, often with a garden tool. When it has been hot and dry, I might even spray a little water first to make it easier....
