Columbus Day 2024

Columbus Day 2024

What is Columbus Day? Let’s review history today. Christopher Columbus is an early Italian explorer that discovered America for Spain in 1492. Did you know? Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States Columbus Day celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492 This day also helps […]

9/11 Wordsearch

9/11 Wordsearch

Let’s honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. Remember the story of the September 11, 2001, attacks against America. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum tells the story through media, narratives, and artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Activities your child can do at home include – A letter with […]

Try Homeschooling

Try Homeschooling

Do not be afraid. Try homeschooling today! You can do just as great a job as a teacher with 30+ students. You can give your child one-on-one attention and redirection. Your child will excel with you guiding them. There are many different and successful ways to homeschool. Trust your instincts! You are your child’s best […]

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! Do you know what the stars and stripes represent? STARS & STRIPES The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America. The 13 stripes represent the 13 British colonies that declared independence from the kingdom of Great Britain. The 13 British colonies became the […]

Happy Canada Day word scramble

Happy Canada Day word scramble

Happy Canada Day! Canada Day Word Scramble Instructions: Unscramble the Canada Day words below. Adacan       __________ Ulyj             __________ Worksfier     __________ Riotspa        __________ Agfl             __________ Aplem          __________ Fela              __________ tainsmount    __________ Word Bank:  mountains, flag, maple, July, patriots, fireworks, leaf, Canada Homeschoolers-Educators-Parents: sketch/color an illustration. Theme: culture. Read the first story in […]

D-Day wordsearch

D-Day wordsearch

Let’s have fun with this free online word search based on the historical event called, “D-Day”.  If you want to know more, you can read “D-Day, June 6, 1944.” Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each […]

Hank Aaron – Black History Month

Hank Aaron – Black History Month

We are highlighting Hank Aaron during Black History Month. Born February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2001 Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron is a Black retired American baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1954 through 1976. He was born in Mobile, Alabama. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee […]

Story/Article Analysis sample

Story/Article Analysis sample

Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: (Skills: identify, comprehend, analyze, opinion, creativity) Sketch/color an illustration. Read one story from any of our books (Amazon.com: Learning to Read: American History, Kindle Store) and write an analysis of what you read. It can be a few sentences or longer. Your student can print, type or write the report out. Include (Story/Article Name, […]

Happy Veterans Day wordsearch

Happy Veterans Day wordsearch

Thanks to our veterans of war for their service in the military in the United States of America. Look here for more about Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies and Veterans Day (federal holiday). Here are a few facts: Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919 November 11 became a national holiday […]

Exciting history for kids

Exciting history for kids

Is your child a history geek or not so knowledgeable historian? Need some help? The holidays are a great time to give your child a history book package – history book and audiobook! Great for all kinds of learners! Trust me. I am a History Teacher and ready to help your child on the path […]