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Earth Systems Notbook Pages - Lapbook Activity 0

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Earth’s Systems – Notebook Pages (Free)

These free notebook pages review Earth’s 4 major systems (or spheres) and familiarize students with the scientists who study them. What are the major Earth Systems? the Atmosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere (and Cryosphere) You’ll find the download link for these free pages below!The Earth works as a set of interconnected systems; these four major Earth Systems are often referred to as spheres and include the atmosphere geosphere hydrosphere cryosphere biosphere...

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Science Year in Review – 6th Grade

The year in review posts are especially fun because it’s my chance to reflect back on the year and all the things we managed to accomplish! Sometimes in the short-run it can feel like we’re not getting much homeschooling done. You know how homeschooling can go… we’re interrupted for activities, illness, errands, appointments, or the occasional blahs. But then when we step back to look at the bigger picture, we’ve...

Nervous System Worksheet Packet 0

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Nervous System Worksheet Packet

Last year, I updated the Nervous System Worksheet Packet.  Life must have gotten away from me because I just found this post in draft form!  So, I’m sharing the post now (though the updates were shared last year)! The Nervous System Worksheet Packet covers The Function of the Nervous System The Anatomy of the Brain Parts of the Brain (what does the frontal lobe do? what does the cerebellum do,...

Exponent Rules Worksheets and Interactive Notebook FREE Printable 0

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Free Exponents Rules Worksheets

This free Exponent Rules Worksheet Packet goes over some of the exponent rules used in prealgebra, algebra and beyond. It includes free printable worksheets and an interactive notebook activity. This is a packet I first made for my son when he was in prealgebra. I have updated and added to this free set. This math packet includes some exponent rules charts (see the example answer chart to the right, students...

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Geography Activities

Hands-On Geography Activities appeal to all ages from tots to teens!! We often start off with geography activities, whether that’s at the beginning of the year or when we are starting new history units. Geography activities can be fun & hands-on and provide the framework for understanding history. I thought I would share age-by-age what kinds of geography activities we have done along the way.  Way back when my kids...

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Properties of Matter – Interactive Notebook Activity

I have just updated the Properties of Matter Chemistry Packet to include a new interactive notebook activity and chemistry review worksheet on pages 92 to 102 of the packet. The Properties of Matter packet covers topics such as elements and compounds, mixtures, physical and chemical properties, molecular vs. structural formulas and includes hands-on activities on some of these properties (viscosity, cohesion, capillary action, and density). We are going spend a...

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Cicada Worksheet Packet

Cicadas are such a wonderful part of summer!  In fact, the woods behind our house is filled with their calls right now! I thought I would put together some cicada worksheets, notebook pages and a lapbook so kids can learn more about this fascinating insect! Some facts about cicadas: Did you know that there are over 2,000 types of cicadas? While most insects live less than a year, cicadas can...

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Starting to Homeschool

Tips for How to Start Homeschooling! I field a LOT of email from readers looking for advice on how to start homeschooling. I wanted to give some tips and pointers from someone who has been homeschooling for a very long time! 🙂 We have been homeschooling right from the start and my kids decided to continue homeschooling right through high school! Are you starting to homeschool or need fresh inspiration?...

Spanish Worksheets for Kids - Days Month Seasons Weather - días meses estaciones tiempo clima 0

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Spanish Worksheets for Kids – Days Months Seasons Weather

We have a new set of Spanish worksheets for kids which cover the days of the week, the months of the year, the seasons and the weather. Each of the four topics in this Spanish Worksheet Set includes 12-18 simple words and 15-20 sentences using that new vocabulary and include matching pages, fill-in-the-blank pages, flashcards and more. Here are some examples: Los días de la semana: vocabulary words such as...

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Our Homeschool Resources

Finding materials on the Homeschool Den! I wrote this post to help you find some of the pages, posts and homeschool resources within our blog that might be the most useful for you. Over the years, I have made homeschool packets on everything from history and science to spelling, math, spelling and foreign languages (German & Spanish).  And, many of those are free! We have materials from preschool through high...

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Homeschool Supplies & Science Supply List

What supplies do you need to have on hand to homeschool? This post includes a free printable list of basic homeschooling supplies and science materials that you might want to have on hand. This list covers everything from office supplies & art materials to math manipulatives and science materials we have used in our homeschool through the years. Obviously, the first starting point is access to books and curriculum. No...

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Ancient Egypt Packet

This 75+page Ancient Egypt Packet includes notebook pages, ancient Egypt timeline cards, Egyptian gods & goddesses cards & activities, an Ancient Egypt lapbook – interactive notebook pages, geography materials and more! Students will learn a lot about the 3,000-year history of Egypt… from the early dynasties through the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of ancient Egypt.  Students will also have the opportunity to learn about Egyptian mythology, learning how stories...

Where I Live and Montessori World Map Activities 0

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Montessori World Map Activities

I have just added new Montessori world map activities to the Where I Live Activity Packet: My galaxy, solar system, planet, continent, country, state, town, and home! I added about 25 new pages! This new section includes a number of Montessori World Map Activities. Not only does it include world pin map templates, but also a number of worksheets, 3-part cards, matching cards and more. As you can see above,...

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Homeschool Life – Take It Easy When you Need To

With a title like that and with the time we’re living in, let me first say our family is healthy, but we had some sad news which has weighed on my heart. I just love writing and if you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that I usually write regularly. It used to be that I would write 3-4 times a week! (That was when this blog...