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1. Frog Unit Study: Hopping to Learn News!

Hop on into this frog unit study containing dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create frog-themed activities for both homeschool families and classrooms. Take trips to the frog pond and become a frog as you play games, sing songs, gobble up the insect words and swat the fly verbs. ...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46:21

2. Who Laid THAT Egg? News!

Everyone knows that chickens lay eggs. Most people know that all other birds do as well but have you ever thought about all the other animals that lay eggs? Children may be surprised that some eggs do not contain birds. Other egg layers include frogs, alligators and snakes. This unit study explor...
Education - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:45:36

3. Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? News!

How do you feel about Gray Wolves? What do you know about wolves in general? In the Wolf Unit Study you can learn about the anatomy of these fascinating canines, where they live, their distinctive features and how they raise their young as well as the ways that wolves are being protected from ext...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:54:57

4. Penmanship: The Art of Teaching Handwriting News!

As a child I remember Mrs. Thompson, my first grade teacher, gently putting her hand over mine; guiding me in forming the letters. We wrote on green lined paper with dotted lines down the middle. After we had practiced for a whole week we were allowed to use the white paper to prove how beautiful...
Education - Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:31:16

5. Skip Count, Skip Count, Count by Two's News!

Skip Counting is what you do when you count by 10's, 5's or 2's. All young children learn to Skip Count but did you realize that this is one of the beginning steps to learning multiplication and division? Skip counting also helps when learning to read a clock. Remember how the minute hand progres...
Education - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:29:56

6. Hands-on Math Activities News!

Children learn and truly understand math and mathematical concepts best when engaged in hands-on activities and games. By manipulating everyday objects, playing games and finding out ways to solve everyday problems, children gain a true understanding of math and mathematical concepts. Only with t...
Education - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:26:41

7. 50 States and Capitals News!

If you were given a blank piece of paper and a pencil right now, could you name all 50 States? What about their capitals? Learning the 50 States and their capitals can be lots of fun. What follows are a wide variety of games, puzzles and activities for leaning the 50 States and their capitals. ...
Education - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:31:32

8. Starry Starry Night: A Unit Study of Stars News!

From Astronomy to Art this lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create starry-themed activities for both homeschool families and classrooms. Learn about Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Starry Night painting technique. Listen to Don McClean's tribute to Van Gogh. Sing Twin...
Education - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:59:39

9. Adjectives: A Unit Study for Valentines Day News!

Fill your Valentines Day with arts, crafts, science experiments and ways to say I Love You. Pour out your feelings of love throughout the day. Use adjectives to complete your Valentine's Day thoughts. No celebration is complete without adjectives. But it's not Valentine's Day you say? No Problem...
Education - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:27:34

10. Animal Tracks Unit Study News!

Animal tracks are criss-crossing my yard, field and forest. Writing in code they tell the tale of unseen visitors. When you study nature it is often hard to get close to the animals you are studying but often they leave their tracks. Learning to recognize the tracks of the animals that live near...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:12:05

11. The Mouse Ran Up The Clock News!

It's time to learn how to tell time. Follow the mouse up the clock as we learn how to tell time. We will read and sing song about telling time. We will play telling time games, keep a math journal about telling time and fill in dot to dot clocks. We will make our own solar and water clocks. ...
Education - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:14:08

12. Beaver Unit Study News!

Paddy the Beaver knew perfectly well that he would have visitors just as soon as he began to build his dam. He expected a lot of them. You see he knew that none of them ever had seen a Beaver at work unless perhaps it was Prickly Porky the Porcupine, who also had come down from the North. So as h...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:22:56

13. Frog Art Center News!

Art for your Frog Unit Study from how to draw frogs to painting, clay, sculptures, origami, frog cakes, Moche, Totem Poles and much much more... Children thrive with a hands-on. creative learning experiences that help them illustrate all that they are learning in the Frog Unit Study. These multi-...
Education - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:52:36

14. Its Raining! Its Pouring! News!

As the Rain Pours Down the Learning Soars... Water, rain, puddles, wetness... This lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create water-themed rainy activities for both homeschool families and classrooms. There are endless possibilities to spark the interest of your w...
Education - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:09:10

15. Mapping the World News!

Learning map skills can be a fun way to learn about the world. There are many hands-on learning experiences that lead to true understanding of the world, its countries, political divisions and the ways in which countries are divided into states or provinces. As a teacher or homeschooling parent ...
Education - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:34:21

16. Woodchuck Math for Groundhog Day! News!

The woodchucks are busy getting ready for Groundhog Day and all around the classroom the children are busy creating stories, doing science projects and researching facts about woodchucks. Math time is no exception. There are dozens of groundhog themed activities the children enjoy as they practic...
Education - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:48:18

17. Wintertime Activities for Kids News!

Winter is the time to snuggle up with a good book, make a winter table and watch the snowflakes falling down. It's a time when the days are short, the nights are cold and the smell of woodsmoke is in the air. Get ready for the cold with The Jacket I Wear in the Snow and take home a Winter Li...
Education - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:35:07

18. Verbs: What ARE You Doing? News!

No matter where or when, verbs are action words. They tell what we are doing, what's happening, or how we are. Whether you are reading, writing or rhyming, Jumping, swimming or crawling, Twittering, Squidooing, or DIGGing, There is a verb that tells what you are doing. Come explore all the fun,...
Education - Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:14:15

19. Raccoons in the Corn News!

Raccoons love to investigate. In this unit study we will be investigating the lives of raccoons with both fiction and non-fiction books, sensory table explorations and even a visit from a wild raccoon. Let Bobby Coon teach you about life on the Green Meadow and find out what threatens the farmer...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:50:35

20. Alligator Pie Unit Study News!

Alligator Pie is a great poem for introducing the alligator theme. Use it in a reading chart and then go on to learn about the alligators. Alligators bring us eye to eye with the watery, muddy world of the swamp. Write a poem or explore an alligator hole. Get wet, muddy and excited about readin...
Education - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:19:41

21. Woodchucks Under the Porch News!

Woodchucks chuck wood and Groundhogs determine the coming of spring. They eat your garden, dig holes under the porch but look adorable when they are first born and start to venture out of their dens. Watching the woodchuck babies venturing out from under the porch inspired us to study these cute...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:00:10

22. Acorns for the Squirrels News!

Thanksgiving is coming and the squirrels are counting their acorns. Read tales of squirrels who are preparing for Thanksgiving. Make place mats, toilet paper tube squirrels and other Thanksgiving decorations. What will the squirrels be thankful for and will they remember their manners at the Tha...
Education - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:10:09

23. Tiger Island: The Awesome Pawsome News!

Tiger Island Zoo is raising tigers in order to save the gene pool of these endangered big cats. Sign a Petition to Save Tigers and learn tiger facts. And the Awesome Pawsome are born! Taj, Sultan, Rama and Sita come into the world, and Taj is the hoped-for white tiger! Sita, the only female, wi...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:25:52

24. The Three Billy Goats Gruff News!

Reading the classic tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff is a delightful way to kick off a Unit Study on Goats. We compare fiction and non-fiction goats, make graphs, build bridges and play lots of games. Goat's milk and goat cheese are staples in many parts of the world which easily leads us int...
Education - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:33:06

25. Literacy Bags Make Homework Fun! News!

Book Bags. Home Bags, Book Buddies, Story Bags... Literacy Bags are a fun way to help children share what they are learning with their families. Children take these literacy bags home, read the stories, do the activities with their families and then write about their experiences in the journal. S...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:59:17

26. River Otters: Playful Friends of the Woodlands! News!

Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on learning centers. Decorate your classroom with a Woodlands Riverbank Theme. Learn the habits of River Otters, the food they eat and how they raise their young. You will find suggestions for both fiction and non-fiction books about river otters ...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:46:03

27. Ancient Greece: A Unit Study News!

Ah, the Ancient Greeks! What a wonderful subject to explore! From Ancient Greek Mythology to the Philosophies of Socrates and Plato, from Euclid's Geometry to the origins of Democracy, this is a unit study for middle schoolers that can easily be adapted up or down for K-12. Learn of the Ancie...
Education - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:44:58

28. Lobsters of the Sea News!

What do you know about the lobster in the fish tank at your local grocery store or fish market? Learn all about lobsters, their habitat and what their lives are like before they reach your plate. How long can a lobster live? What kind of habitat does the lobster live in? What is the lobster's...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:01:32

29. Its Turkey Time! News!

Wild Turkeys nearly became extinct in the 1930's but times have changed and turkeys have benefited. Now turkeys are often found in fields and on the edge of the woods. In this unit you will learn about Wild Turkeys, read turkey facts and stories, play some turkey games and do some turkey project...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:10:18

30. Frog Themed Bulletin Boards News!

A frog themed Unit Study needs a catchy bulletin board to capture your children's attention, brighten up the room and highlight skills that you are learning. More than just decoration, these frog themed bulletin boards will invite the children to interact with the skills being taught while conti...
Education - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:17

31. Pinterest Tips!

Pinterest is visual! Pinterest is fun! Pinterest is a great way to organize links, ideas, interests etc. Pinterest is also a place to pin your Squidoo lenses to create backlinks and increase traffic. I discovered Pinterest a few weeks ago and have become totally addicted. Have you joined Pintere...
Squidoo Community - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:10:48

32. Morning Meeting and the Responsive Classroom News!

Teaching good behavior involves breaking down into small steps the behaviors expected of children and actively teaching the skills involved. Start with an empty slate and build upon it step by step. You will find dozens of activities, suggestions, ideas and strategies for managing your classroom ...
Education - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:06:49

33. What happened to RECESS? News!

Do you remember the games you played during recess as a child? Think about all the physical activity that involved and what you learned from those recess games. Did you know that more and more recess is being replaced by testing and homework? While children are becoming fatter and fatter, school...
Education - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:05:07

34. Roll the Dice Math Games! News!

Many homeschooling families find math to be their most difficult subject to teach. Many of us had bad experiences as children learning math. Pages of math facts. Confusing numbers written on the page with no real comprehension and certainly no interest or fun. We probably played many games with d...
Education - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:51:00

35. Make Way for Ducklings Unit Study News!

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is a wonderful introduction to a unit study about ducks. As a homeschooling Mom as well as a classroom teacher I found Make Way for /Ducklings to be an exciting way to explore all areas of the curriculum. Rubber ducks can line-up in ABC order. Observe t...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:07:54

36. Robin in the Rain! News!

It's springtime and one of the most popular signs of spring is the robin. Robins, with their cheery tweets and bright red breasts stand out against the disappearing snow. Cheerio, calls the robin as the rain starts to fall. Robin in the Rain! is a unit study of robins that will get kids readi...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:40:59

37. The Fun and Games of Pre-Algebra News!

Over time children learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Hopefully they have been taught using creative math manipulatives so that they have a concrete understanding of those skills. As a final step before Algebra, children are taught fractions, percents, decimals and ratios while perfect...
Education - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:23:16

38. Garner Rix and the Royalton Raid - 1780 News!

Garner Rix was just 11 when he moved with his father, pregnant mother, two sisters and three brothers from a farm in Connecticut to a log cabin on the banks of the White River, a place that would one day be called Royalton, Vermont. He helped his father dig stumps and built bridges and roads. Gar...
Education - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:57:44

39. Global Warming for children News!

For young children to understand a concept like Global Warming it needs to be taught through hands-on observable experiments. Make a terrarium with falling rain. Melt ice and watch the water level of a lake rise. Observe what happens when plants receive more or less water than normal. Come experi...
Education - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:40:24

40. Camels: One Hump or Two? News!

Camels traveled across the desert to Bethlehem. The Three Wisemen ride on camels and hanging off the sides of the camels backs are gifts for the newborn child. There are two kinds of camels that live in two different kinds of deserts. The Bactrian Camels of Mongolia live in the cold, dry Gobi Des...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:54:21

41. Do You Know a Fancy Nancy? News!

Do you have a Fancy Nancy in your house? A Fancy Nancy likes sparkles and glitter, lace and tulle. No amount of jewelry is too much. Tutus, boas, and satin are the latest fashion and she will wear them anywhere. Fancy Nancy is not just for little girls. I find that boys also like to dress-up as w...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:23:11

42. Happy Valentines Day, Froggy! News!

Valentines Day is almost here! Frog lovers everywhere are getting ready to send out messages of love with pictures of their amphibian friends carrying paper hearts, lace and ribbons. This year you can even find stamps with a Froggy Valentine Theme. Choose the perfect frog card, stamp and charm f...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:31:43

43. Pigloo: Penguins Sing in French News!

These happy French-singing penguins will get your kids singing along and they won't even realize that they are learning French. We all know that learning a second language is very important but who knew it could be so much fun? Pop a Pigloo CD into the car player and start singing along. Soon th...
Education - Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:55:40

44. Evelyn Saenz: Lensography of a Teacher News!

My passion is teaching and finding ways to teach children in fun, hands-on, creative ways. The unit studies I make on Squidoo reflect my view that learning should be integrated and no skills should be taught in isolation. I believe that each topic studied needs to be looked at through multi-sens...
Education - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:55:10

45. Word Walls and Pointers News!

Word walls are a collection of words for beginning readers to use to promote learning in reading and writing. Word Walls are most effective when the children help to generate them. This lens will point out various types of Word Walls used in classrooms, how they can be used to promote reading an...
Education - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:05:41

46. Roman Numerals, I to MM News!

Roman Numerals may be found where you least expect them. Look up at the clocks on public buildings and down on the cornerstones. Check out the copyright date of your favorite movie or book. You might even find roman numerals on your watch. Learning the roman numerals can be lots of fun with hand...
Education - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:26:15

47. Going Bananas: A Banana Unit Study News!

Raffi introduced us to the Bananaphone Song years ago and now technology has finally caught up with him. Introducing the Banana Phone! B is for bunches and there are bunches of banana ideas for teaching across the curriculum from vowels to emergency phone numbers. Time to Talk, sing, read and le...
Education - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:41:18

48. Cover Your Cough News!

Colds and flu are spreading with kids going back to school. How can you help young children remember to take the steps to prevent passing these diseases on to others? We tell our children to wash their hands and cover their cough but they don't always remember. Here you will find a growing colle...
Healthy Living - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:51:36

49. March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb! News!

You remember the old weather saying March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb!. The winds of March encourage an exploration of contrasts. From fierce gales to gentle breezes, pelting rains to soft mist. March is the time of transition from winter to spring. Lions and lambs also invite ...
Education - Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:26:38

50. Interactive Bulletin Boards News!

Bulletin Boards can be more than just decoration on the wall. By making it interactive, a bulletin board can become another center in your classroom. You will find bulletin boards to teach math at calendar time and word walls for learning to read and spell. Bulletin Boards that invite interaction...
Education - Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:46:13

51. The Frog Report News!

Find out what is going on in the world of frogs? There are reports of frogs being arrested in Nevada and frogs that make so much noise that that home values are going down in the neighborhood. Maybe the most disturbing, however, are the reports of the disappearance of whole species of frogs. Wh...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:41:52

52. Creatures of the Woodlands News!

Spring is here! The little Woodland Creatures have made it through the long winter and are emerging from their winter dens. They are looking forward to the abundance of summer but for now are searching for what food they can find as the snow melts and buds begin to form on trees, bushes and plant...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:19:34

53. The Thanksgiving Tale of Tobias Turkey News!

Tobias Turkey is a determined little turkey who wants to win the prize for being the biggest turkey on Farmer Joe's Farm. This Thanksgiving Tale by Sandra Robbins can lead to a unit study of domestic turkeys with poems, crafts, math activities and a book to download onto your iPhone,iPod or o...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:22:32

54. What is Unschooling? News!

Unschooling is learning based on the student's interests, needs, and goals. Parents are facilitators rather than teachers, helping their children to find resources for learning rather than being taught a canned curriculum. After teaching for several years, striving to keep children engaged and f...
Education - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:28:14

55. Big Bad Wolf Unit Study News!

The wolf that Little Red Riding Hood encounters and the wolf who frightens the Three Little Pigs are fairytale wolves known to nearly every child. These stories of wolves have served to perpetuate the idea that wolves are to be feared. Today we begin a unit study of the fairytale wolf. We will as...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:36:30

56. Bluebirds of the Meadow News!

Summer nears and the bluebirds start nesting along the fenceline. The children are fascinated with the way they fly back and forth to build their nests. They become the focus of our next Unit Study, Bluebirds of the Meadow. As your little bluebirds flit from place to place they will find educati...
Education - Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:03:10

57. Hamtaro and the Hamhams News!

Hamtaro is an adventurous and curious hamster who belongs to a girl named Laura (named Amy in the original books), and who secretly leads a society of hamsters called the Ham-hams. While he rescues hamsters in trouble and goes on huge adventures, he still manages to keep his escape route and adv...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:48:16

58. Go Away Big Green Monster Unit Study News!

Go Away,Big Green Monster! is a book of cut-out pages that page by page reveal a monster and then page by page make it disappear. The simple cuts and the bold colors appeal to both young children and old. It is as much of a delight to read to groups of children as it is to just one child snuggle...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:30:07

59. 100th Day of School

Young children are learning to count and measure time. One of the ways we can help them is by keeping track of the days that pass from the first day of school until we reach the magic number 100. Here you will find activities for learning to count to 100 as well as 100th day of school celebratio...
Education - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:22:44

60. Coffee Table Doubles as Toy Storage News!

Parents of Toddlers find the their living rooms are soon strewn with toys and find it difficult to maintain an elegant looking space for entertaining guests. Toddlers love to play with blocks, wooden trains, toys with many pieces, toys that stack, toys that clutter your living space. Toy boxes c...
Home & Garden - Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:18:12

61. Fireflies: Twinkling Lights of the Meadow News!

Have you ever gone out on a summer evening to catch fireflies? The fireflies flit and fly everywhere. Soon you have five and then six. One escapes and then you catch two more. In the morning you let them go. These wonderful experiences of childhood may be disappearing. With city lights and urban ...
Education - Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:20:40

62. Riverdance: Traditional Step Dancing News!

Riverdance intrigues me. The rapid leg movements of the traditional Irish Step Dancing are a form of dance that I had never known or experienced until I saw Riverdance. How can they move their feet so rapidly without moving the rest of their bodies? It seems so much more controlled and precise th...
Music - Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:28:27

63. Sand Dollars and Math on the Beach News!

One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and I were digging in the sand making sandcastles when we ran across a live sand dollar. Finding a dead exoskeleton would have been exciting but finding a live sand dollar was unbelievable! We held it in our hands and felt the tiny hairs on the under...
Education - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00

64. Transportation Unit Study News!

Young children are always on the go so it only follows that some of their favorite toys are cars, boats, planes and trains. This transportation theme can wheel us along with games, math activities and science projects that keep your child busily learning no matter where you go. So climb aboard! ...
Education - Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:51:34

65. Lemmings: Falling into the Sea of Knowledge News!

When the winds start to howl and the snow begins to blow you can capture your student's attention with this innovative Arctic Unit Study focusing on lemmings. Your little lemmings will be excited to learn with a theme that includes little furry creatures that eagerly follow along as you lead the...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:08:59

66. Love Actually: A Heartwarming Movie News!

Love Actually is a romantic comedy film that looks at love in all it's various guises. With comedy, tragedy, love and hope it helps to counteract the feeling of hopelessness caused by 911 and the Wars being waged around the world. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen. After watching ...
Entertainment & Media - Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:30:05

67. Old Black Fly Unit Study News!

Old Black Fly's been buzzing around and lands on an alphabet's worth of spilled drips and drops of food. This poem is fun to read aloud with it's lilting rhyme has makes you want to dance. Use Old Black Fly to start a unit on insects that will inspire reading, writing and scientific experimentat...
Education - Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:46:47

68. Apple Trees and Apple Blossoms Unit Study News!

When Garner Rix moved with his family to Vermont in 1780 he brought apple seeds with him. He carefully planted those seeds which grew into trees and produced apple blossoms in Springtime and bushels of apples in the fall. It has been 200 years since he planted those apple trees and some of them ...
Education - Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:03:07

69. Nutty about Peanuts Unit Study News!

Peanuts and peanut butter spread all across the curriculum in this new botanical unit study. Investigate peanut plants and learn how they fix nitrogen in the soil. Shell the peanuts and lean about mathematical averages. Grind the peanuts into peanut butter and spread some healthy nutrition. Pean...
Education - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:05:11

70. Community Helpers in Your Neighborhood News!

Community helpers are people who help us in our neighborhoods. We say that they provide a service for us. Find out about the various community service jobs in your community and who the people are that provide those services. From the postal carrier to the librarian, the mayor to the police offi...
Education - Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:46:49

71. Posters for Teaching News!

Posters are colorful and inspiring works of art that draw student's attention to the subject being taught. Posters don't have to be just wall decoration. Posters can be used to highlight vocabulary being taught, visually organize student's work or be turned into learning games that he...
Education - Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:29:00

72. Wolfs Chicken Stew Unit Study

The wolf loves to eat no matter what time of day. He is always on the lookout for a good meal. One day he decided to cook up a bit of chicken stew. The first thing he needed to do, however, was to find chicken. He soon found a chicken but the chicken was a bit small so the wolf decided to fatten ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:55:04

73. Frog Eggs News!

Each year we eagerly await the arrival of spring to listen to the Spring Peeper and anticipate the discovery of frog eggs in the vernal pools. Frogs lay their eggs in pools, ponds, and puddles. As snow melts, low lying areas fill with water and frogs start looking for a place to lay their eggs. O...
Pets & Animals - Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:09:35

74. Whitefoot the Wood Mouse Unit Study News!

Whitefoot welcomes homeschoolers, teachers, parents and children to turn into mice, scurry through the tunnels and sniff out learning opportunities at every corner. This unit study has dozens of mouse related activities to teach young children across the curriculum. As we learn more and more ab...
Education - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:06:35

75. Gallon Man Teaches Liquid Measurement

Measuring liquids is one of the concepts taught in elementary school. For children who have not had experience with measuring in gallons, quarts, pints and cups, this can be a difficult concept to grasp. That's where Gallon Man and a Sensory Table some in. This article will describe artistic and ...
Education - Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:39:59

76. Skip Counting Activities

Can you skip count by 2's? Can you skip count by 5's? What about skip counting by 10's, 6's or 7's? Once you know how to skip count by any number you become an Expert Skip Counter. Now that you can skip count by 2's, 3's, 4's and so on up to 12's or so, it's time to perfect your skills. These fu...
Education - Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:09:45

77. Lets Learn about Earthquakes! News!

Have you ever felt an earthquake? The first earthquake I ever felt was in Vermont while preparing for a trip to Costa Rica. The next two were incredible 7.0 and 7.2 earthquakes in Costa Rica. The last was a minor 6.1 on the Panamanian boarder. Each of these earthquakes felt very different. When ...
Education - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:10:05

78. Adorable Frog Rain Boots for Kids News!

Hop, splash, leap and jump! Oh, What fun to splash around in the mud puddles or visit the Frog Pond in shiny new frog rain boots. Kids just love them. Rainy days no longer need to keep you from exploring the world outside your door. Pull on your rubber frog boots and take a trek down to the frog ...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:10:36

79. Blueberries for Sal Unit Study News!

As the sun rises higher in the sky the blueberries start to ripen. Plump, ripe and delicious blueberries are one of my children's favorite berries to pick so when we discovered Robert McClosky's classic tale, Blueberries for Sal, we just had to turn it into a Unit Study. We will read about blueb...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:33:36

80. Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts Castle News!

This is the dilemma that I faced last year when searching for a present for my son. He had either listened to or read all of the Harry Potter books and wanted more. He decided to create Harry Potter's world but didn't have enough LEGOs. He told me he needed to make a school shaped like a ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:57:17

81. Algebra for Homeschoolers

Algebra is fun, visual, hands-on and easy to understand. That may not have been they way you were taught but this is what I learned when I began relearning algebra with my unschooler. Algebra is just combining unknown numbers that can be represented by blocks such as Cuisenaire Rods. Algebra equ...
Education - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:34:24

82. Phases of the Moon News!

From Full Moon to New Moon the moon we see each night changes throughout the month. As twilight fades and the moon rises we look up to see it's changing shape. The night of the new moon is very dark and if you live away from city lights you may find that it's nearly impossible to see without a Ph...
Education - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:36:34

83. Yahtzee Math News!

It is amazing what you can learn while playing a seemingly simple game like Yahtzee. It's not just rolling the dice. In the game of Yahtzee you try to score the highest points by rolling a combination of numbers. These numbers are added up and the highest score wins. In strategizing how to recor...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:38:35

84. Froggy Math Facts News!

Continuing the Frog Unit Study this lens is all about adding and subtracting with frogs. Children learn best when given hands-on multi-sensory projects and games that relate to the overall subject being studied. With dozens of frog related addition and subtraction activities, matmats, workjobs an...
Education - Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:34:21

85. Alphabet Learning Activities News!

One of the first things that a child learns when are the letters of the alphabet. The activites in this lens are ones that my children and the children I have taught either in a classroom or while homeschooling have found to be fun and engaging. By offering a wide variety of materials around the...
Education - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:26:57

86. Big Bad Wolf Costumes News!

The Big Bad Wolf knocked on Granny's door, put on her nightgown and cap and climbed into her bed. Another day, the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows down the houses of the Three Little Pigs. The wolf might be frightening Peter, making Chicken Stew or bothering the sheep being tended by the L...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:02:46

87. Cows Arent The Only Ones News!

Sure you know that milk comes from cows but did you know people around the world milk other animals as well? There are many books about milk and milking to start off a Unit Study about dairy animals and their products. Finding a friendly farmer who is willing to let you try your hand at milking ...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:48:34

88. Teachers Who Teach from the Heart News!

This lens will tell you about some famous and not so famous teachers, methods of teaching and ways to engage children in learning. Think about the great teachers you have known who truly care about children. They inspire children to do their best and at the same time make learning fun. They crea...
Education - Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:25:28

89. Pumpkins and Place Value News!

Pick the biggest pumpkin you can find. Cut off the top and smell the fresh pumpkin smell. Carving a Jack O'Lantern leads to a mathematical unit study of place value that incorporates all five senses. Counting pumpkin seeds into groups of 10's, 100's etc. helps children understand our ...
Education - Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:15:39

90. Glyphs: Seasonal Bulletin Board Art Projects

Collect data, plug it into the formula and create an art project so visually appealing that you will want to post the information on your classroom bulletin board for all to see. Children love creating these fun projects that combine math and art. Glyphs can help to decorate your classroom for an...
Education - Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:36:11

91. Purple Gallinules of the Everglades News!

Gallinules are spectacular creatures. The can be found walking on water lilies in the canals throughout the Everglades. One day we took a trip to the Everglades and saw a Purple Gallinule for the first time. It's vibrant colors are unbelievable. We just had to learn more about them. The excitem...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:04:01

92. Build a Classroom Frog Pond News!

When you are trying to learn about frogs there is nothing that can beat having your own backyard frog pond. Teaching about frogs and pond life I found that daily trips to the frog pond offer opportunities for children to observe frogs in all their stages from eggs to tadpoles to frogs. That exper...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:56:35

93. Marble Run

I first discovered Marble Run when my children were young. They loved putting together the sections of tubes and ramps together to make paths for the marbles to run. The children spent hours trying out different configurations of height and length. At first they would make the marble run extend o...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:53:57

94. Natural Math Manipulatives News!

A hands-on approach to learning new concepts involving all 5 senses makes understanding easier and quicker for learners of all styles. Here you will find manipulatives that intrigue, excite and encourage exploration. From wooden blocks to needle felted gnomes, Cuisenaire Rods to pebbles, feather...
Education - Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:44:27

95. Have you seen any animal tracks? News!

Winter is a wonderful time to find out which animals are wandering around your neighborhood. When a fine dusting of snow covers the earth, tracks are easy to spot. Go out for a walk before the sun has had a chance to blur the tracks. The clean lines in the fresh snow will make it easy to identify...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:31:13

96. Inexpensive Eco-Friendly Christmas News!

With these difficult economic and ecological times are there ways to make this Christmas Season inexpensive and eco-friendly as well a memorable? Consider giving a toy that has been carefully passed on for years. Make your own recycled cards, ornaments and wrapping paper. In this lens you will ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:16:18

97. Beep, Beep Goes the Bus News!

One of the most popular themes for preschoolers is transportation. Listen to the sound of a bus going beep, beep, beep. Hear the roar of the bus as it pulls up to the bus stop. Notice the hiss of the air coming from the brakes. With their bright colors and flashing lights, buses are fascinating ...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:37:33

98. Little Brown Bats

Bats are amazing creatures. Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Little Brown Bats live all over the northern part of the United States, Southern Canada and in the mountains of Mexico. There are various kinds of bats that live all over the world. I became interested in Little Brown Bats ...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:02:57

99. Natural Bathroom Decor News!

Do you wish to change your bathroom? Does your bathroom feel old, outdated, or just not your style? You can add a sense of elegance to any bathroom with accessories made from natural materials. In this lens you will find bathroom accessories made from stone, cotton, jute, metal, wood and living ...
Home & Garden - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:04:36

100. The Three Bears: A Unit Study News!

There are the three bears that Goldilocks encountered but in Alaska there are also three types of real bears. (Ok, Four if you count the Kodiak but it fits the tale better to combine the Kodiak with the Brown or Grizzly Bears.) The three best known bears are all found in Alaska. Polar Bears, of...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:31:50

101. Rewards and Cheers News!

You don't need to offer candy or presents to reward accomplishment. With obesity on the rise it seems unconscionable to continue the practice of offering candy or even food as a reward in the classroom. Teachers across the country are learning new ways to praise, reward and cheer their studen...
Education - Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:36:40

102. Beginning to Read News!

Mrs. Wishy Washy and The Big Bad Pig are inviting all beginning readers to join them in the adventure of learning to read. Learn how to make Word Walls, Literacy Bags, activities for Center Time and lots, lots, more. You will find suggested beginning reading books, games, and activities to promo...
Education - Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:22:16

103. The Tooth Fairy Unit Study News!

Celebrate the loss of a baby tooth and the growth of permanent teeth while learning to read, write and measure your teeth. Graph the lost teeth by month and write to the Tooth Fairy. Cuddle with the Big Bad Wolf and all his big teeth. Count your friend's teeth or help the alligator learn to f...
Healthy Living - Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:32:42

104. Favorite Romantic Movies! News!

It's time to snuggle on the couch and share good times while watching a feel-good movie. A chick flick is in order. There are so many to choose from. Love and comedy go hand in hand. Romantic Movies! Positive feelings, happy endings, and the guys that adore us and fall down at our feet to please ...
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:08:26

105. All About Frogs: Games, Activities and Unit Studies News!

Children learn best when engaged in hands-on, creative learning projects that excite and keep them focused. A frog theme lends itself to just that type of experience. Here you will find a collection of lenses leading to games, learning activities and projects all related to frogs. Of course there...
Pets & Animals - Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:17:05

106. Characteristics of a Frog News!

One day when we arrived at the frog pond the kids decided to try to become frogs. They were hopping and leaping from spot to spot yelling rib-bit, rib-bit, rib-bit at the tops of their lungs. Then they tried to see who could jump the farthest. It wasn't too long before they were all tired out and...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:51:17

107. Wild Edible Foods of Vermont News!

Land was expensive and wild game was becoming scarce in Connecticut when Daniel and Rebecca Rix decided to move their family to the wilderness of what would one day be called Vermont. With a family of six children and one on the way they packed up what few belongings they could carry onto an oxca...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:45:54

108. The Teapot Dragon Unit Study News!

Come read the poem of the Teapot Dragon with its crinkly tail and pincer claws. It sticks out its tongue and keeps the tea piping hot. The Teapot Dragon is a poem that takes a child from reality to imagination. Start with The Teapot Dragon poem and explore imagery through words. Use those words ...
Education - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:52:00

109. Choo! Choo! A Train Unit Study News!

Have you ever stood near a railroad track and watched a train? Trains are fascinating. They seem to be going so slowly at first and then faster and faster as they get closer. No matter what age you are, everyone loves trains. As your child chugs along the way to reading, trains, train books and ...
Education - Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:25:06

110. Learning to Count with Frogs News!

Learning to count can be a joyful hop around the Frog Pond. With this froggy theme, children count their way around the frog board, count the flies the frog eats and count the hidden frogs. From counting to 10 to helping in annual Frog Monitoring programs, this lens explores counting with a frog...
Education - Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:27:17

111. Chester Raccoon and The Kissing Hand News!

The first day of school can be very traumatic for both children and their parents. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn is a wonderful tale of a mother raccoon reassuring her baby that he will have a great night at school and that the kiss she leaves on his hand will warm his heart whenever he presses...
Education - Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:11:33

112. Sensory Table Ideas News!

One day I set up a Sensory Table in my kitchen with potting soil, small toy animals and birdseed. The children played with the animals, created rivers with a pitcher of water and then put on the cover for a couple of days while we were away. What a surprise they had when they came back and found ...
Education - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:55:40

113. Wardsboro 4th of July News!

The Annual Wardsboro Fourth of July Street Fair and Parade began back in 1949 when community members were brainstorming ideas to bring the community together as well as to raise money for the church. It has turned into a celebration that brings people back year after year. Come join the people o...
Travel & Places - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:43:34

114. Maple Math and Symmetry News!

Look at this beautiful collage of a Maple Leaf with buttons on softly colored paper. The leaf was cut in half at the line of symmetry. The buttons are also arranged with three on each side of the Maple Leaf also creating a symmetrical pattern. The colors of the paper are opposite from one side...
Education - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:47:03

115. Beginning to Read with Emergent Readers News!

When my children were just learning their letters I looked for books that would help to launch them onto the road to reading. I looked for books that had a good storyline, beautiful illustrations and limited vocabulary. It was difficult to find all three so I wanted to share with you the very bes...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:13:42

116. Ants at the Picnic Unit Study News!

Summer is here and we are all set to go on a picnic. Will any ants join us? We take out the basket and red checkered tablecloth and head outdoors for a fun filled picnic lunch where the ants help us to learn about science, math, social studies and much more. While we eat our picnic lunch we migh...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:56:18

117. The Little Red Hen Unit Study

Once upon a time there was a little red hen and her baby chicks. The mother hen found some grains of wheat and decided to plant them in order to make a loaf of bread to feed her hungry brood. This is the beginning of the familiar tale of the Little Red Hen, one of my children's favorite tales. I...
Education - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:58:16

118. King Bidgoods in the Bathtub Unit Study News!

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub is a wonderful story by Audrey and Don Wood about a king who loves baths and playing in the bathtub. The story of King Bidgood is a great jumping off point for studying Medieval Times, Hygiene, or sorting and categorizing. In this unit study we will explore displ...
Education - Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:12:55

119. Math Fun with Cuisenaire Rods

Math will no longer be boring when you introduce your children to Cuisenaire Rods. Fun Math begins the moment you open the box. Cuisenaire Rods appeal to your five senses. See the math fun... Cuisenaire Rods come in a rainbow of colors! Close your eyes and feel the math... Wooden Cuisenaire Rod...
Education - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:03:03

120. Homeschool Decision News!

Making the decision whether or not to homeschool can seem like a daunting task. With all the information bombarding us about teaching, education, learning styles, public school, private school, charter school, preparing your child for college, the perfect pre-school etc. How do you make the right...
Education - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:43:04

121. Printing With Coffee News!

Cafegrafia, or Coffee Art, the unique process of developing photographs using coffee as a pigment was invented by Saul Bolanos. His photos are of Costa Rican Coffee processing from a century ago. Learn how coffee is now produced in Costa Rica. Pour yourself a cup of Coffee. Check out the Cafegra...
Arts & Design - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:15:57

122. Phonics is the key to Explode the Code! News!

Are you ready to teach your children phonics? Teaching phonics or the rules used to spell words are essential to learning how to read and spell. There are many different books for teaching phonics but I have never found a series that is as creative, fun and through as Explode the Code. Begin tea...
Education - Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:56:46

123. Alligator Math: Fun Activities

Welcome to the Alligator Swamp! Today we will be learning math while studying alligators. That might surprise you. What do alligators have to do with math? Could a math lesson be fun? How can we make math fun with an alligator theme? First let's think about alligators. Have you ever seen an alli...
Education - Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:07:10

124. 18th Century Threshing News!

Garner Rix had built a house by 1798 and probably had been girding trees and clearing land for several years before that time. Once enough land was cleared, Garner Rix, like his neighbors, gathered the wheat and oats into shocks to dry. He was busy all year and wintertime was no exception. Winter...
Education - Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:27:47

125. Frog Pattern Math News!

When planning activities for your Frog Unit Study you might think that math would be an abstract subject that has nothing to do with frogs. In this lens we will explore ways to integrated math into your study of frogs and tadpoles. Mathematics is based on patterns. Mathematicians use numbers and ...
Education - Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:05:03

126. Telling Time with an Analog Clock

Digital clocks are everywhere. How do you teach you children to read analog clocks? Are your children learning quarter of and quarter after? Does clockwise mean anything to them? Analog clocks are amazing devices for teaching your children math. Don't be lured by the initial ease of learning dig...
Education - Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:47:00

127. Short Vowel Games News!

Word games are wonderful for getting children to practice their word attack skills. Once they know all their letters, it's time for children to begin putting the letters together. The simplest word constructions are the ones with a consonant, short vowel, consonant, also known as cvc words. This ...
Education - Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:37:18

128. Bela Hall was a Blacksmith News!

On a windy day in 1839, sparks that flew from the forge of Bela Hall's Blacksmith Shop landed on the Meetinghouse and Academy building in the small village of Royalton, Vermont. Bela Hall's forge was blamed for the fire that burned the 1790 meetinghouse building and the 1807 Royalton Academy. The...
Education - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:49:17

129. Common Rodents: Rats and Mice News!

After reading this sentence, close your eyes and think of the word "rodent", then think of the first rodent that comes to mind. It's a mouse or rat, right? Of course it is! Rats and mice are perhaps the most common rodents other than lemmings (yes, I mean those cute lil' fuzzballs running off cl...
Pets & Animals - Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:52:35

130. I Love Teaching Math News!

Math has always been easy for me but it wasn't until I started taking classes to get my teaching certificate that I came to truly love math. Both my mom and dad loved to play card and board games. They taught my sister and me many mathematical concepts while playing these games without even reali...
Education - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:50:07

131. Enjoying Educational Games News!

What do kids do best? Play of course. Why not encourage this natural tendency by providing your children with great entertaining games that just happen to be educational as well. Educational Games such as Mancala and Set teach math concepts. Go Fish and Concentration are educational card games ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:22:55

132. Vermont Stone Walls News!

Stone walls surround our farm in Vermont. When walking through the woods one day I started to wonder, who built those walls? When Garner Rix returned from Montreal after the Revolutionary War the Town of Royalton gave him the land that we now own. At that time there were no stone walls surroundi...
Education - Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:25:53

133. Old Vermont Barn News!

The old barn on our farm in Vermont was built by my Great-great grandfather in about 1870. He learned to build from his father and grandfather in a tradition passed down from the first New England settlers. He took those traditions but he applied new agricultural methods to the way he built his b...
Education - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:25:20

134. Classroom Die Cutter News!

In my classroom I like to use a lot of hands-on materials. In the past I have painstakingly cut out each figure by hand. When creating calendar patterns that means at least 30 cut outs per month. Then add to that the cutouts for math manipulatives, word cards, board games and name tags and it see...
Arts & Design - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:08:50

135. Understanding a Billion News!

Everyone is talking about spending billions of dollars to save the economy but how much is a billion? We all know how to count to 100. We count by 10's, 5's and 2's but when the numbers get higher it becomes more and more difficult to comprehend just how much that number means. Here you will fi...
Education - Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:02:25

136. Bluebird Math News!

The bluebirds are busy building nests, laying eggs and helping young children learn all about math. Help the bluebirds find their birdhouses using one to one correspondence. Add and subtract bluebirds on the Bluebird MathMats. Make your own Bluebirds from Lima Beans and use them to discover mathe...
Education - Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:33:14

137. Sugar Plum Ballerinas News!

Plum Fantastic is the first book in a new series by Whoopi Goldberg about a young ballerina whose mother moves her to Harlem in order for her to have a chance at dancing in the Nutcracker. As a new dancer at the studio, Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson (Al) feels shy and awkward. Will she be able to ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:08:54

138. Martin Luther King

What kinds of hands-on activities can we do to teach children about Martin Luther King, Jr.? Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that children of all colors would be friends, have equal opportunities and be treated fairly. This article will explore many unique, hands-on activities that you can do...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:32:42

139. Autumn Leaves are Falling Unit Study News!

Leaves are crunching below your feet and geese are flying overhead. It's time to gather in the pumpkins and munch on crisp ripe apples. Watch the squirrels gather nuts and the birds fight over the sunflower seeds. Fall is here and learning is all around.Listen to the carousel as a young girl read...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:04:30

140. Vermont State Symbols

Fourth Grade is the year when children in Vermont learn about our state and its symbols. The entire year may be devoted to learning about Vermont and how and why its symbols represent our state. When I was growing up in southern Vermont I looked forward to receiving the big green book with simple...
Travel & Places - Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:25:17

141. Apples in the Tree Tops News!

As Autumn arrives, the nights turn colder and the Apples are turning red. They are the inspiration for our next unit study, Apples in the Tree Tops. In this apple unit study you will learn apple poems and apple recipes. We will be using all five senses to discover words to describe apples. We w...
Education - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:36:44

142. Twas the Night Before Navidad or Christmas? News!

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through la casa Not a creature was stirring, Caramba! Que pasa?... My cousins were Costa Rican so learning Spanish was always important to my family. While looking for activities to teach my children Spanish I discovered a bilingual version of 'Twa...
Education - Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:28:25

143. Fair Trade Products from Haiti News!

The people of Haiti need our help. Organizations, corporations and individuals all around the world are looking for ways to help. We all know that Haiti has had problems throughout it's history and many well-meaning efforts have been launched in the past to try to improve their situation. Now wi...
Nonprofits - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:06:39

144. Skip Counting Crabs by 10s News!

Stroll along the seashore early in the morning or just after the sun has set and you will see crabs scuttling across the sand; waving their claws. They slip down into their holes as you approach. Each of those crabs has ten legs. As we walk down the beach we begin to count the number of crab leg...
Education - Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:47:04

145. Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin Unit Study News!

There are five little pumpkins in Farmer Joe's Pumpkin Patch. Four of them are round and shiny and look like the perfect pumpkins but the fifth little pumpkin is lumpy and bumpy. Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin is on stage in NYC around Halloween at Shadow Box Theater. Outside NYC you can download the Lumpy...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:37:25

146. Flip the Pancakes and Sing about Waffles News!

You can make the best waffles and pancakes with the cast iron griddles and pure Vermont Maple Syrup. To get you in the mood you gotta check out the video "Do you like pancakes?" My daughter drew the cats that keep popping up around the Waffles. So flip the pancakes and pour on the syrup... Phot...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:47:28

147. A Walk in the Woods Headquarters News!

A Walk in the Woods Whether connecting with my children, a friend or just de-stressing from a long day of work my favorite pastime is a walk in the woods. The woods are quiet, peaceful and still but at the same time there is always something going on if you open your eyes and look around. The Wal...
Education - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:23:45

148. Pocket Charts: Essential Classroom Supplies

Pocket charts are essential for organizing your classroom spaces. Pocket charts are used for interactive calendars, bulletin boards and word walls. I first discovered pocket charts when visiting classrooms where children were learning math concepts such as the days and months of the year, pattern...
Education - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:04:24

149. Baby Lambs First Drink News!

It is spring. The pastures are green and lambing season is upon us. The baby lamb has just been born and the mother ewe is carefully looking after her baby. With beautiful illustrations and simple words, Beverley Randall tells the tale of a baby lamb's first day. Baby Lamb's First Drink b...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:41:04

150. Flowers are Blooming News!

My grandmother was an avid gardener and observer of nature. She kept careful track of when the snow melted, buds emerged in the Spring and when each flower burst into bloom. Records like these are now being sought by Project BudBurst to create a database that will help scientists better understan...
Home & Garden - Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:13:25

151. Jump, Frog, Jump to Learn Spanish News!

Children love to learn in active, noisy, exciting ways so when I was teaching an after school Spanish class we decided to learn Spanish while studying the frogs down by the frog pond. We learned that frog is rana and that frogs are green or verde. These lessons were rather traditional and easy fo...
Education - Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:29

152. Floppy Doppy, My Favorite Baby Doll News!

Floppy Doppy was the first baby doll I ever owned. She was not a new doll and did not come wrapped in fancy paper nor was she tied with a bow. She came in a box of hand-me-down clothes from my cousins. Floppy Doppy's hair was brown and had been brushed many times. Her eyes opened and closed i...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:10:32

153. Geometry of Frogs News!

As teachers and homeschoolers we often think of math a subject totally unrelated to the theme we are studying. In this lens I hope to dispel l this myth. Using the frog theme we will explore geometric shapes. From the circular bubbles rising up from the frog pond to making origami frogs, this len...
Education - Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:45:13

154. Making Maple Syrup News!

One of my earliest memories is of helping my grandfather to tap trees and then collect the maple sap during sugaring season. When I was little there were huge Maple Trees growing on either side of the road. My grandfather explained that the number of buckets that could be hung on a tree depended...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:31:10

155. The Ramsay Scallop Medieval Unit Study News!

The Ramsay Scallop by Frances Temple provides the basis for our next unit study. Set during the Middle Ages, the Ramsay Scallop tells the tale of two young nobles who are betrothed to each other. Eleanor is and Thomas is 21. Thomas has been away on a Crusade for the past 8 years and the story beg...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:56:39

156. Black Olives or Green Olives News!

There was a time that I thought that olives came in little jars with bright red tongues. My mother would slice those olives into egg salad sandwiches. They added an exotic, salty flavor to the sandwiches that I still love today. It wasn't until many years later that I discovered black olives. Si...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:40:25

157. Frog Themed Literacy Bags News!

Starting about the second week of Kindergarten my daughter was given the opportunity to take home what her teacher called Story Bags or Take Home Literacy Bags. She loved them so much that I started making Literacy Bags for my classroom. They are theme-related bags with books, activities, and jou...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:39:59

158. A House for a Fairy!

Fairy Houses reflect the four seasons. There are fairy houses for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Which is your fairy's favorite season? Come learn how to create fairy houses. Make a springtime fairy house with pastel greens. Create a fairy house with summer flowers. Build an autumn fairy hous...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:29:09

159. Frog Garden Statues News!

Do you remember playing Leapfrog as a child? My sister and I loved playing it so much that we played it all year round. We played leapfrog in the hot summer heat on the way down to the frog pond. We played leapfrog in piles of leaves in the fall. We played leapfrog in drifts of new fallen snow in...
Home & Garden - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:33:31

160. Turkey Shot Out of the Oven News!

It's Thanksgiving by Jack Prelutsky is a classic that most any parent or teacher has read to their children. My children loved that book and could recite most of the poems because we had read the book so many times. When I heard that Jack Prelutsky was going to be at a book signing in Brookline, ...
Education - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:31:22

161. What is Squidoo? News!

When I moved back to the States from Costa Rica I was determined to learn how to write webpages. You see, growing up before computers, it was difficult to jump in and learn all there was to know, but then I found Squidoo. From barely knowing how to turn on the computer to to nearly 250 pages or a...
Squidoo Community - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:48:43

162. Pete Seeger - The Power of Song News!

Pete Seeger has sung for peace and justice for generations. Now there is a documentary of Pete Seeger's life entitled Pete Seeger - The Power of Song it has been shown on PBS and at Film festivals from Oklahoma to Vermont. Pete Seeger sang at Barack Obama's Inauguration Concert. Last year was Pe...
Music - Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:18:43

163. Award Winning Christmas Toys! News!

Christmas is coming and the children are anticipating the newest toys for Christmas but often new toys are just a passing fad. The toys break and are tossed aside quickly. Classic toys, on the other hand, are made from good quality, all natural materials. Toys that children have loved and played ...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:13:36

164. Scrabble Apple Word Game News!

Scrabble Apple is the newest Scrabble games to come out. A variation on the traditional Scrabble Games, Scrabble Apple contains 100 letters and is stored in a bright red, zippered apple. Scrabble Apple is a fast-paced vocabulary building games that can be played by 2-4 players all playing at the...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:14:52

165. How many eggs in the nest?

The birds are nesting so this is an EGG-celent time for egg math. We will be measuring eggs, adding eggs, counting eggs and doing all kinds of fun, unique activities with egg in this math unit study. How many eggs do various oviparous animals lay? How much do those eggs weigh? How many eggs could...
Education - Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:21:31

166. Salsa: Latin Music for Kids News!

The Spanish rhythms of Latin Music, especially Salsa, get you out of your chair and just make you want to dance. Some amazing Latin Music came out of Spanish Harlem and found its way into the world. The music and the dance that accompany it are called Salsa. You know Salsa when you hear that Lati...
Music - Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:09:07

167. Mascarada Puppets of Costa Rica News!

La Mascarada is a parade of giant masked figures... Several years ago I had the privilege of helping to create typical Costa Rican masks with my sister in laws family. These masks are made of paper mache. They are shaped and painted to look like characters from stories told long ago in the Costa...
Travel & Places - Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:40:59

168. Should schools eliminate RECESS? News!

Did you know that more and more recess is being replaced by testing and homework? While children are becoming fatter and fatter, schools are eliminating the time for children to exercise, socialize and think creatively. Do they need all this time to study? Studies have shown that homeschoolers s...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:40:21

169. Apples in the Tree Tops Literacy Bag News!

Children love to listen to apple stories, play apple games and snuggle with an apple loving raccoon. You can capture your children's interest in the Apples in the Treetop Unit Study by putting together books, games and fun activities that the children can take home and share their apple experienc...
Education - Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:30:24

170. Gone Fishing for Brook Trout

The Vermont State Symbol for Cold Water Fish is the Brook Trout. Brook Trout used to be abundant in the brooks and streams of Vermont. After flood control dams were built following the devastating floods of 1927, however, the trout could no longer make their journey to the ocean and back up the s...
Education - Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:12:17

171. A Rug for Your Classroom

The classroom rug is the heart of the classroom. We begin our day on the classroom area rug where we greet each other, have our Morning Meeting and we end our day on the rug with a closing. When choosing a classroom area rug it is important to think of classroom management. The rug needs to be b...
Education - Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:06:01

172. New Years Activites for Children!

Children delight in helping to prepare for New Years Day celebrations. Make glittered party hats, sparkling punch, cut up confetti, and learn to tell time. This article has dozens of hands-on games, activities, and projects for teaching children. Create your own New Years Day traditions with your...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:57:22

173. The Wooden Toy Barn News!

When my children opened the big box that held their wooden toy barn, the delight on their faces showed just how right the choice had been. They loved the barn doors that slid open to allow room for their toy horses to enter. They loved looking through the windows at the cow in her stall. Since p...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:59:36

174. Building Bridges Unit Study News!

Garner Rix and his family moved from Connecticut to Vermont in 1780 by oxcart. During his captivity he walked to Montreal and back. What was it like to travel in the 18th Century? There were few roads and even fewer bridges. The bridges over streams were usually built of wood. Rivers were forded ...
Education - Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:17:25

175. 365 Day Flower Photography Challenge News!

Every day a new flower opens its petals and to show the world its beautiful colors. It used to be that these flowers were isolated in gardens, backyards and open fields. But with the 365Flowers RedGage Photography Challenge, we bring you new blossoms each and every day right here online. From our...
Arts & Design - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:13:36

176. Max and Ruby, My Favorite Easter Bunnies News!

Each year parents look for the perfect Easter Bunny to give their child for Easter. This year I would like to suggest a couple of bunnies that you may not have considered. Max and his big sister Ruby are characters invented by Rosemary Wells. Ruby is the big sister. She is determined and sure of...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:34:06

177. The Redwall Series! Unit Study News!

Brian Jacques definitely started an exciting series when he published his first book, Redwall,. The book was a great tale of a horde of rats attacking a large abbey for animals, and a young mouse's rise to Warrior of Redwall Abbey (see below in the "Summaries" sections). The World of Redwall con...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:19:57

178. Eating Alpha-Bits Letters News!

Alpha-Bits Have been teaching Kids to read for years. I remember the first time I heard of them in the early 1960's and how much fun it was to make words in my cereal. Then the other day my 13 year old asked for cereal with letters. Oh, you mean, Alpha-bits? We had so much fun spelling out her v...
Education - Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:14:59

179. MobiStories: Digital Books for Children News!

MobiStories are narrated digital children's books with illustrations and music written by famous authors such as Steven Kroll and Chris L. Demarest. Digital Books can be downloaded onto any MP3 device and offer children high quality, educational literature anywhere and anytime. Come learn more ...
Parenting & Kids - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:35:54

180. Teaching Math with a Wolf Theme News!

The number of wolves in the world decreased to the point of near extinction but those numbers recently have been increasing. People's interest in wolves has increased as well. Today we will be discussing how we can teach math as part of a wolf unit study. We will be learning to count wolves, look...
Education - Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:36:41

181. Dragonsdale: Stable Your Pet Dragon News!

In my 12 year old's words: Dragonsdale is a nice book revealing an enchanting place. If I could only go to the places in books, I would love to go to Seahaven. It is easy to see the love between Cara and Skydancer, to see how Drane would find it hard to fit in at Dragonsdale, and to feel the ...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:10:16

182. Christmas Stories for Beginning Readers News!

Do you know a child that is just beginning to read? There are some delightful Christmas Tales written especially for beginning readers. Children love to hear stories about Christmas, Santa, and snowmen but they also love to read stories to you. Here are my suggestions for the very best Christmas...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:20:31

183. Big Annie brings the Christmas Toys News!

Activities related to the story of Big Annie, a flatboat captain who, despite all odds, brings Christmas toys from New Orleans up the river to the children of Natchez. Learn about the cultures, historical times and wildlife along the Mississippi River. Come sing along with the MobiStories version...
Education - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:52:10

184. Rodents R Us! Group Headquarters News!

Rodents R Us! Hiyas! I'm up with rodent lenses! It's helpful for teachers and such! Rodent related lenses whether rodent pets or wild rodent friends, all are welcome. Rodents R Us is a collection of rodent articles highlighting the variety of animals who are members of the rodent family. ...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:37:47

185. My Side Of The Mountain News!

A coming of age story about a boy who goes to the woods of upstate New York to live on his own for a year. He lives in a hollow tree, eats only what he can trap, fish or gather. Though he has some survival skills when he starts out he soon discovers that a trip to the public library is necessary....
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:07:13

186. Tea Time for Frog and Toad

Hop on over to the frog pond! Frog and Toad are putting the tea kettle on for a hot cup of tea. It's tea time to let's have a tea party with frog and toad. Children delight in the fairytale tea time theme with a frog pond rug, froggy green table and chairs, a frog teapot and frog teacups. There ...
Home & Garden - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:42:38

187. Wolf Stamps with Original Artwork News!

Do you love wolves? Do you like stamps? Are you planning to write letters to someone who loves wolves? Would you write letters to try to help save the wolves? Then you're at the right lens! Check out our wonderful selection of ever growing wolf stamps These stamps are all original designs by...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:56:54

188. Mommy, Baby and a Sling! News!

What does a new mom really need? What gift would she really use on a daily basis? What gift would speak to the soul of a new mom? With all the gifts available to give a new mom, what do you think would be most helpful? As a mother of three, I wanted to show you the things I found most helpful wh...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:50:08

189. Ill Love You Forever, Valentine News!

Valentine's Day is a special day to express our love for each other and renew our focus on our husbands, wives, girlfriends or boyfriends. We look for the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, the perfect Valentine's Day gift, and a few moments to look into each other's eyes to remind each other...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:01:01

190. Kitty Talk: Meow, Purr or Swish Her Tail News!

Welcome to a lens that is filled with a growing storage of facts and information about about the way that cats communicate and the way we communicate with our feline friends. Kitty Talk looks at the way a cat communicates with it's body as well as it's voice. Observe when your cat is active and w...
Pets & Animals - Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:16:03

191. Mothering Magazine News!

How excited I was when I became pregnant with my first child. I began to read voraciously anything I could get my hands on about mothering and how to care for babies. I found magazines about parenting, child rearing and bottle feeding. None of these magazines seemed to speak to my heart about how...
Parenting & Kids - Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:55:23

192. Mountain Lions

Mountain Lions are also known as cougars, panthers or in my native state of Vermont, catamounts. Mountain Lions were believed to have died out in Vermont after the last catamount was shot and killed in Wardsboro in 1875. As homeschoolers we have been learning about the animals that live in the n...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:48:39

193. Frog Fly Swatter Game News!

We all know that frogs eat flies but did you know that frogs won't eat dead flies? A frog could starve to death if given only a bowlful of dead flies. This fact leads us to today's learning center game about verbs, the words that describe action and movement. For this game turn your students int...
Education - Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:46:32

194. Unit Study Headquarters News!

Unit Studies are lessons grouped around a central theme. This directory of unit studies contains hundreds and thousands of delightful, hands-on learning ideas to help you teach your children while focusing on one theme at a time. You will find ideas for teaching beginning readers, emergent reade...
Education - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:30:31

195. Frogs in the Bathroom News!

Continue the frog theme as we go from the bedroom to the bathroom. Fun froggy themed bathroom accessories delight your children keeping them focused on the natural world. Step into the bathroom and feel like you are still outdoors exploring the frog pond. From frog tooth brush holders to frogs h...
Home & Garden - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:13:32

196. Get Smart Classroom Supplies

Committed to helping teachers, parents, daycare providers, tutors and homeschooling families find the materials they need to teach their children and students. Get Smart about the supplies you purchase for your teaching and educational needs. When looking for materials to supply your classroom s...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:35:10

197. Springtime is Here! News!

Here Comes Spring! Celebrate the coming of spring in all it's guises. Whether you are looking for springtime fashions, games, activities or holidays, this is the place to come.We will look for signs of spring in nature, watch for the robins, see flowers spout and blossom. Is it April Fool's Day, ...
Home & Garden - Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:46:27

198. Fossas: Madagascars Top Predators News!

What is a fossa? Have you ever heard of a fossa before? You can see the fossa here to the left. It appears to be some kind of feline but scientists have determined that the fossa is neither a cat nor a dog. In fact, the fossa, an endangered species, is its own kind of animal. The fossa comes fro...
Pets & Animals - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:01:11

199. Frogs in the Bedroom News!

Decorate your child's room in sophisticated blues and greens of a natural frog pond. Add frog pillow pets for your child to snuggle up to, play with and create frog pond stories. This frog inspired room will bring years of joy, entertainment and learning. My Pillow Pets Frogs are not only the hot...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:45:29

200. Marv, Child Inventor News!

Do you have an inventor in your family? My son always loved to tinker and invent things. It did not take much encouragement to convince him to read Marv by Marilyn Sachs. Just like my son, Marv was an inventor. His mind was always working; thinking of new inventions. He built a revolving door, an...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:01:54

201. Learn Spanish with Eight Animals on the Town News!

Have you considered teaching your children Spanish? The task can seem daunting but I was pleasantly surprised when I began teaching my own children Spanish. Every day more and more books are published to help you teach your child Spanish. One of the ways that I found to be most successful was by ...
Education - Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:02:19

202. Frogs in the Christmas Tree! News!

Frog lovers of the world, it's time to celebrate and show your love of frogs. Decorate your Christmas tree with frog ornaments. Hand-blown glass frog themed Christmas ornaments allow you to show your love of these little green amphibians even at Christmas Time. Give gifts of frogs to family and f...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:33:41

203. Vermont Bed and Breakfast News!

Our home in Vermont is a big old Vermont farmhouse and the land that it sits on has been in the family since the town was founded. This historic 1840's Vermont Farmhouse is surrounded by pastures and hundreds of acres of woods, trails and even a waterfall. The house features hardwood and wide pl...
Travel & Places - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:27:37

204. Historic 1840s Bed and Breakfast News!

Vermont is the perfect place to come for a visit. Enjoy a taste of the country. This weekend, Vermont is beckoning you. Royalton Bed and Breakfast in Royalton, Vermont is centrally located just a few minutes off I-89. Located on the Dewey-Rix Farm, Evelyn's Bed and Breakfast is your home base for...
Travel & Places - Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:48:42

205. ThinkFun Hoppers Frog Game News!

ThinkFun Hoppers is my newest purchase. When I look for a game to buy for my children I look for something fun, hands-on and educational. ThinkFun Hoppers frog game has all of those attributes. ThinkFun Hoppers is like a frog-style Rush Hour game. Any kid who likes perplexing puzzles will love th...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:25:06

206. Maxs Chocolate Chicken News!

When my children were just beginning to listen to stories I ran across the Max and Ruby stories. This cute little board books are not only appealing to babies and toddlers but continue to be interesting to children through preschool up to at least second grade. Max and his sister Ruby are bunnies...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:56:40

207. Industrial Waste in the Frog Pond News!

Are Vernal Pools in remote rural areas of Vermont being destroyed by industrial waste? Come on a walk in the early spring. Walk through the cold wet mud and try not to slip on the remaining spots of ice as we go on a hunt for frog eggs and discover a very scary substance. Come on a search for fro...
Pets & Animals - Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:48:50

208. Fuzzy Purple Footie Pajamas News!

What do you want for Christmas? Purple fuzzy footie pajamas. ...Why? So I can sew a hood and ears onto it to become a purple cat. ...You're 14 years old... I know. As the true story above shows, footie pajamas are truly for any age and any occasion. Why not follow my daughter's idea, and raise a...
Parenting & Kids - Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:52:07

209. Come Visit Vermont News!

Vermont is the place that my heart longs for. No matter where I travel it always calls to me. If you have not been to Vermont yet, now is the time. There are festivals and fairs, woods and pathways and swimming holes. With the economy tight, Vermont is an affordable place to visit for a weekend,...
Travel & Places - Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:03:50

210. Lumberjack Cookies for Christmas! News!

One summer I had the privilege of living with my Grandmother, an incredible cook, who taught me how to bake Lumberjack Cookies. She was famous for her skills at baking and often won the Vermont State Grange baking contest. This is the recipe that she used. I like this cookie recipe because it i...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:12:34

211. Counting on Cupcakes News!

We all know that Melissa and Doug offer exceptional wooden toys that our kids live so I just know you are going to love these beautifully crafted wooden cupcakes with the plastic frosting and dry-erase decorative markers. What you may not realize are all the ways that these cupcakes can be used t...
Education - Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:00:02

212. Save the Frogs Day! News!

Each year, near the end of April, we celebrate Save the Frogs Day! It is a day set aside by Save the Frogs founder, Dr. Kerry Kriger to focus on the plight of frogs which are disappearing at a rapid rate all around the world. Today we will look at ways in which a classroom could celebrate Save t...
Pets & Animals - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:21:08

213. Favorite Christmas Tales News!

Christmas is the time to cuddle up next to the fire and read all your favorite Christmas stories. There are tales of Santa and Trees and Ballet. There are other tales of snow and playing outside. There are tales a manger and child. Which stories are your favorites at Christmas time? In our famil...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:24:21

214. Max the Cat cooperative Board Game News!

While blue jays sing in the trees, chipmunks scavenge for nuts and seeds, and mice do what mice do, a fat old cat named Max finds his way out the door of his house. His owners have only so many treats to get him back inside, and Max is a quick treat-eater. Can you distract Max long enough for t...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:51:52

215. Stuffed Animal Storage News!

What can you do with all the stuffed animals? My kids seem to accumulate more and more stuffed animals throughout the year. Teddy Bears at Christmas, Birds from Zoos and Museums Gift Shops and rabbits at Easter. Where can you store all these stuffed animals? How do you get your child to pick up a...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:42:44

216. Milk, Milking and Dairy Animals News!

Most people drink milk and the milk that they drink comes from cows. Cows are kept on farms and the cows are milked twice daily. There was a time when each family had their own cow and knew just where their milk was coming from. Now we purchase our milk in cartons without regard to the animal it ...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:52:17

217. Homeschool Resources Directory News!

The Homeschool Club is working on creating a directory of the very best, most helpful resources. After years of experience homeschooling and educating our children we have each found certain materials, methods, unit studies and books that we find so helpful, so useful that we just wanted to share...
Education - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:55:42

218. Handmade Quilt for College News!

A handmade quilt can be an heirloom to pass down from generation to generation. There are many factory made quilts on the market but few people still make all cotton, hand stitched quilts. I am offering this beautiful handmade quilt for sale to help raise money for my daughter's college tuition. ...
Arts & Design - Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:29:01

219. November Turkey Bulletin Boards News!

Today we will be creating an interactive turkey themed bulletin board to enhance your November math and language arts circle time activities. Create a wild turkey habitat and lead your children through hands-on games, songs and activities that focus on the Turkey Day theme. We will count turkeys...
Education - Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:42:43

220. Froggy Backpacks: Hopping Back to School News!

Backpacks are not just for carrying lunches back and forth to school. They are a way for your child to express himself or herself to the world. What better way for a frog loving child to hop back to school than with a froggy themed backpack. Your child's frog backpack can hold all those schoo...
Parenting & Kids - Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:04:36

221. Lesson Plan Directory News!

Lesson plans, unit studies and thematic units for teaching in fun, creative, hands-on ways. This group is an index of the best teaching articles posted here on Squidoo. These lesson plans and unit studies were written to help teachers, parents and homeschoolers find fun, educational activities in...
Education - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:40:30

222. Burrows for Easter Bunny Storage News!

It's not only wild rabbits that seem to multiply. Stuffed Easter Bunnies seem to breed like rabbits as well. My daughter is about to receive yet another stuffed Easter Bunny. Sure she loves them. She loves and plays with all the stuffed bunnies that she has received over the years. The problem is...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:59:29

223. January Math Calendar

It's January and we have some delightful pattern pieces to include in your calendar time math lessons. January comes with snow, sleds, mittens and snowmen. What kinds of patterns can we make? We include calendar cover-ups and cookie cutter die sets. Which pattern pieces will you choose for your J...
Education - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:15:03

224. Vermont Flower Refrigerator Magnets

Create a year round garden of refrigerator magnets. Turn your refrigerator into a beautiful flower garden of magnets. The members of the 365Flowers Challenge on RedGage have been taking photographs of the flowers in their yards, the flowers they find as they walk around their neighborhoods and th...
Home & Garden - Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:27:21

225. Vermont Bed and Breakfast Seasons News!

With such a large, beautiful house on 130 acres what else could we do but start a bed and breakfast? Vermont is a destination for vacationers four seasons of the year and our home, being in such a central location makes a wonderful home base to explore all that Vermont has to offer. This histori...
Travel & Places - Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:10:55

226. Kangaroo Math: Its Skip Counting Time!

The kangaroos have been learning to skip count by each of the numbers from 2 to 12. The Kangaroos hop on the 2's and discover the odd and even numbers. They skip count the 3's and discover diagonal patterns on the hundreds board. The kangaroos hop on each of the numbers and soon know all the numb...
Education - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:39:49

227. Colonel Mustards Yellow Kitchen News!

A sunny shade of mustard yellow makes a kitchen feel warm and inviting. Colonel Mustard meets his guests in the kitchen in a yellow apron and serves his gourmet meals on golden yellow platters with yellow handled spoons. His golden yellow candle sticks sit on the dining room table awaiting his go...
Home & Garden - Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:03:44

228. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - FUN to be a Lawyer! News!

Phoenix Write is a murder mystery video game that encourages children in middle school and beyond to explore the world of the defense attorney, examine evidence, find clues etc. My 13 year old and her friends have been fascinated by this game for months. Sometimes we worry that the games our chil...
Video Games - Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:41:09

229. Ripe Cucumber Tongue Pickles News!

Autumn is the time of year when everything in the garden ripens and we rapidly pick, can and freeze the vegetables being grown there. This week we have been picking ripe cucumbers. Many people in Vermont continue the tradition of preserving their own pickles and it feels wonderful to continue a t...
Food & Cooking - Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:03:35

230. Exploding Turkey Poem News!

I first heard Jack Prelutsky's hilarious poem, The Turkey Shot Out of the Oven, when I attended a book signing in Brookline, Mass. while homeschooling my older children. We had fallen in love with his poetry books, It's Halloween and It's Thanksgiving and were eager to meet him in person. Jack Pr...
Education - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:35:45

231. Hetalia Axis Powers - Make Pasta, Not War! News!

It's World War II... Germany, Germany! I followed America because he said he'd serve me pasta, but when we got to his house.. He served me hamburgers! ...And this.... Germany, Germany! I was flirting with what I thought was a really pretty girl, but it turned out to be France in disguise! ...Is G...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:30:56

232. Vocaloids :: A Singer in a Box News!

Once upon a time, there was a little robot named Miku. She didn't get an appearance at first, but she was a cute little singer, voiced by advanced text-to-speech. Eventually she was released as a popular program known as Vocaloid. Vocaloid raked in tons of cash, so the company decided to give her...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:42:15

233. Back to School Lesson Plans News!

It's nearly time for another year of school to start. The classroom walls are bare, the floors have been polished and a new group of students are eagerly looking forward to starting a new year. Whether you are a classroom teacher, parent or homeschooler, this lens will lead you to exciting, hand...
Education - Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:49:16

234. Flamingo Be Gone Frog Garden Statue News!

Pink plastic flamingos have been invading the neighborhood ever since 1957 when Don Featherstone first designed them. Plastic pink flamingos have become an icon of pop culture. Flocks of plastic pink flamingos appear overnight, invading a person's yard without warning. How can you rid your lawn ...
Home & Garden - Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:35:07

235. But What about Socialization? News!

When making the decision to homeschool, socialization is often one of the major concerns. Many homeschooling families believe that public and private schools with their classes divided by age, low ratio of adults to children, isolation from the community, and contact with professionals limited t...
Education - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:29:40

236. Christmas Toys for Real Children News!

The following list of Christmas Toys were chosen for The Annual Disney's Family Fun Magazine Toy of the Year Awards as determined by the Family Fun Toy Tester Families were announced in time for Christmas. Being chosen for an award might make you believe that these toys are both fun and educa...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:59:10

237. Harvest Time Board Game News!

Harvest Time is a cooperative board game that is fun for the whole family. Children as young as 3 or 4 can play while even my 13 still occasionally likes to play. In the first round each of the players tries to plant their gardens before autumn comes. In the second round players try to harvest t...
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:28:28

238. Wardsboros Annual 4th of July Street Fair News!

Celebrate Independence Day in Wardsboro, Vt. The 4th of July would be nothing without a parade, marching bands and lots of arts and craft exhibits. Wardsboro Fourth of July Street Fair has it all. It is the oldest running fair in Vermont and the very best fair that you could ever attend. I have ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:17:36

239. Vermont Bed and Breakfast News!

My bed and breakfast is up and running. I have all the licenses, the beds are made and the floor is swept. I am inviting guests to make reservations to join me in Central Vermont to see all four seasons of this beautiful state. As my reputation for good hospitality grows, you will find articles ...
Travel & Places - Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:51:16

240. Betsy Rixs Apple Butter Recipe News!

Many years ago, when Garner Rix first built his house and cleared the land, he planted apple trees. His wife, Betsy, used those apples to make apple pies, apple sauce and lots of other apple recipes. Her recipe for Apple Butter has been handed down for generations of women who have picked apples ...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:26:08

241. MobiStories Digital Kids Books News!

A new company, MobiStories, is now producing downloadable stories for children. Books by such famous authors as Chris L. Demarest, Sandra Robbins and Steven Kroll are converted into digital read-alouds where your child can see the pages turn while listening to the story being read aloud. You can ...
Parenting & Kids - Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:29:58

242. December Math Calendar

Gather the children in the Number Corner and guess the pattern. Create holiday and seasonal patterns on your math calendar to help promote mathematical thinking. These seasonal pattern shaped pieces are just what you need to create a beautiful December calendar while teaching math. Children look ...
Education - Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:22:57

243. Frog Costumes and Candy

When you love frogs, there is no better day than Halloween. Down by the frog pond, dressed up as a frog while hopping, jumping and leaping around, you and your children will have the perfect opportunity to pretend to be frogs. This article will suggest ways to create your own frog costumes, poin...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:03:45

244. Spooky Halloween Words

As Halloween approaches powerful words that can frighten, scare and delight beginning readers pop up all around them. Watch for the word "Boo!" as you read magazines, walk through a grocery store or watch TV. How often do you notice the word "Halloween"? As children begin to notice these words t...
Education - Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:02:55

245. Merry Christmas Dear Dragon

As Christmas approaches you can encourage your children to read more and often with books that are written at their reading level. The Dear Dragon books are ideal beginning readers because they are written with simple words and feature a kind, lovable dragon that will make children smile. Merry ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:45:57

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