As we studied Mexico, we learned about their two most famous artists and turned it into history lessons, well art history, but I don't have an art history landing page... Hmmm.... I need to create that since I've actually got a fair number of them. Focus Ticia, we're talking … [Read more...]
Zookeeper’s Wife book club
A few years ago Jeff was looking for a movie we could watch for Mother's Day. He picked Zookeeper's Wife, and we got about halfway through it before The Artist got overwhelmed with the darkness of the story and wasn't emotionally ready to see the light and hope buried under all … [Read more...]
Oregon Trail dice game
I like when projects can hit several different subject areas. In this instance we're going to hit History and writing with this Oregon Trail dice game, and bonus it's a game! Kids always love to learn more when it's a game! So this is going to hit a history lesson, some … [Read more...]
Scarlet Pimpernel book club
I choose the books I assign for a variety of reasons. Sometimes I choose the book because it matches the time period we're studying. Other times. I choose the book because it has some great ideas to discuss. A few books I choose are because the book has literary significance. I'm … [Read more...]
Pack your bags and head on the Oregon Trail
If you're around my age and grew up in the United States you probably played the Oregon Trail computer game. It solidified our grasp on US history, and for me, at least, started a love of the Oregon Trail and US history. With all that said, I've got a few fun Oregon Trail lessons … [Read more...]
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