Follow our directions to make your own homemade beeswax seashell candles. They nicely complement a beach theme decor. While learning about the South Eastern Coastal states, we made these cute Seashell Beeswax Candles. Although the kids were able to some of the work, for safety reasons this project requires parental supervision and assistance. Homemade Beeswax …
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Corn Husk Dolls
As part of our Mid-West studies, the girls and I made Corn Husk Dolls. These would also tie in well with a pioneer unit. I remember making these as a kid… maybe at Girl Scouts? Not sure. All I know is that my mom swears she never made them with us, although she did have …
State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 7 Mid-West States
This is an outline of our State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 7 Mid-West States. It is the seventh week of a 9 week homeschool unit. Read the State Studies Unit 1 Overview to learn more about the program and catch up on past weeks. Public Domain Photo Read about: Iowa, IA, Des Moines Kansas, …
State Studies Homeschool Companion Curriculum Guides
State Studies :: Elementary School (8-10 years old) Coming Spring 2014: State Studies, a new homeschool guide dedicated to learning about the 50 United States. Like our Seasonal units, this Free Homeschool Curriculum includes art projects, literature, journaling, recipes, picture studies, and more. We are sharing this free homeschool curriculum on a week by week …
State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 6 Great Lakes States
This is an outline of our State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 6 Great Lakes States. It is the fifth week of a 9 week homeschool unit. Read the State Studies Unit 1 Overview to learn more about the program and catch up on past weeks. Public Domain Photo Read about: Illinois (IL), Springfield Wisconsin …
State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 5 Great Lakes States
This is an outline of our State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 5 Great Lakes States. It is the fifth week of a 9 week homeschool unit. Read the State Studies Unit 1 Overview to learn more about the program and catch up on past weeks. Public Domain Photo Read about: Ohio (OH), Columbus Michigan …
Barn Stars / Hex Signs
Creative Commons Photo available here Throughout the Pennsylvania countryside, you will notice round designs painted on the sides of barns. These Barn Stars or Hex Signs became popular as paint became more affordable in the mid-1800s. The meaning of these signs is unclear, some say they were used as symbols of protection, but many historians …
State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 4 Mid-Atlantic
This is an outline of our State Studies Unit 1 :: Week 4 Mid-Atlantic States. It is the fourth week of a 9 week homeschool unit. Read the State Studies Unit 1 Overview to learn more about the program and catch up on past weeks. If you are following along at home, please note that …