Why Hello There! After a fun little getaway to Niagara Falls last week I just had to share this. You know you are a teacher/ homeschool mom when you plan a week's worth of lessons as you are walking around, exploring a new place on vacation. Unfortunately the girls aren't quite old enough for these lessons, but I truly can't wait until they are! Niagara Falls These lessons can be adapted for kids ages 7 and up. They will walk your family through the history of Niagara Falls, the geological … [Read more...]
Unit Ideas and Books to Remember September 11th
Last year I published a unit on the fantastic novel, Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes. September 11th is a monumental piece of modern history, one I think is important to teach. In this post I wanted to share a few more books that you can use in your classroom or at home to touch on the subject of 9/11 with your kiddos. Though many are picture books, don't let that deter you from checking them out. Some of these picture books will captivate your youngest readers all the way up to your … [Read more...]
