When it comes to teaching literature, some homeschool families like to use curricula that comes complete with pre-determined reading lists, and comprehension and discussion questions. Other families like to choose their own books and corresponding literature guides for those books. But what if you want literary analysis resources with questions, activities and essay topics that […]
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Complete these activities using your own curriculum and the following free resources: Online Resources CultureGrams: Online reference site with information on world geography, history, customs, and cultures of the world’s people. There are separate editions for kids, states, and provinces.username: irvinecgpassword: irvine NatGeo Kids Countriesno login required Rosen Learning Center Ebooks: Here, you will find
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The following Journeys 3rd grade reading activities include a main text reading, with highlights on vocabulary words, and a focus on particular reading skills, like story structure or main idea. There are also writing activities, and spelling lists to go with each main text, with links to Spelling City. Journeys 3rd Grade Reading Resources: Main
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Sentient candies who revolt against their Maker. The real reason the Titanic sank — (did somebody say zombies)? What do these have in common? Why, the makings of a great story, of course. If you’re studying literary elements and techniques with your kids, reading short stories can provide a clear view of the whole “narrative
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Some of our fondest memories of homeschooling have been the many times when we were able to conduct “classes” at historical sites and museums, parks and science centers, or just wherever we happened to be when an opportunity for learning presented itself. Getting out and hands-on really helped to breathe life into our learning, and
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The following free interactive human body resources help explain and visualize complex structures and processes. Explore human anatomy and physiology with these videos, simulations, and tutorials. Interactive Eye: The guide takes you through each step of the visual process; the anatomy of the eye; how each part works; how the brain interprets images. Eye Teaching
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These Harcourt reading, grammar, and spelling PDF workbooks are free to download: Grade 1 Reading Practice Grade 1 Spelling Practice Grade 1 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Reading Practice Grade 2 Phonics Practice Grade 2 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Spelling Practice Grade 3 Grammar Practice Grade 3 Reading Practice Grade 3 Spelling Practice Grade 4 Grammar
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Glencoe Science Modules covering topics in Life Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry. Besides the primary topics, each title includes a science skills handbook with explanation of the scientific method, try-at-home labs, and math skills review. Glencoe Science Modules: The Nature of Matter: Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures; states, properties and changes of matter; the
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Links to free Journeys reading program resources available here: Journeys At-Home Learning Support: Here, you will find Journeys 2014 Student Edition for grades K – 6; student and teacher editions of Journeys Reader’s Notebook; Journeys Write-In Reader; and Journeys Reading Adventures Magazines for grades 3 – 6. In addition, an assortment of PDF versions of
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Click on the links below to download a variety of free animal readers for grades 1 – 6. The science books are from 10 – 18 pages, with questions at the end. Grade K DK Baby Animals All About Animals Grade 1 Amazing Birds Animals Grow and Change Animals at Night Birds City Birds Little
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