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 Animals Grow and Change DK Animals at Home Food Chains and Habitats Grade
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These free lesson resources can be used to build a tall tales unit study as part of a larger elementary literature curriculum. Since it includes reading, writing, and dramatic presentation activities, it could work well for one student or in a group setting. The Instructor information provides background on the origin of tall tales, and
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Incorporate fairy tales and folklore into your homeschooling with these free resources: Long Long Time Ago Stories for Children: Fables, folktales, fairy tales, myths and epics. Learn about these different types of tales, and read some well-know ones from around the world. Myths Legends and Tales: Online tutorial instructing on the purposes and characteristics of these
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For budding entomologists and nature detectives, these free insect lesson plans and investigations help take the learning outside: Field Guides: Essential for comparing illustrations with actual crawlies and flying beasties discovered, and for learning fast facts. Here are a couple you can download for free: Orkin Guide: Has color photos and basic information on common
Access to the free biography resources begins with a visit to this Famous Americans site where elementary students learn facts to help break themselves out of digital escape rooms. (Fun puzzles for kids to solve). They’ll learn about Helen Keller, Ben Franklin, Rosa Parks, and a bunch of others. And now for the free readers.
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