I was initially planning to cover all the major Ancient cultures this year with my son (at least Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and the Aztecs). We're using this history pocket workbook which I could not love more. However, I've now decided we'll probably spread this over 1.5 to 2 years ...
High School Learning
Coding a LEGO Maze
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!There's no denying it. For better or worse, technology is taking over the world. Being able to program a computer is a skill that will serve our children well in the future. I didn't write my first simple program until I was 18, but ultimately I got my PhD and worked full-time writing and operating ...
Ancient Egyptian Monument Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!It's incredible that many of the great monuments of ancient Egypt are still standing today. To think that they were made THOUSANDS of years ago and we are still able to appreciate them up close is amazing. I honestly hope that one day I get to see many of these monuments in person, especially the ...
Ancient Egyptian Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Ancient Egypt was one of the world's most powerful civilizations. Their prosperity lasted for thousands of years. These free, printable cards describe 12 of the most famous Ancient Egyptians. They can be combined with several of my other resources onAncient Historyfor learning about this important ...
Ancient Egypt Definition Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Egypt has such a rich and fascinating history. It's amazing to me how we can know so much about people that lived thousands (and thousands) of years ago. Throughout this school year, I'm planning to help my son learn about ancient history. What better place to start than with ancient Egypt? These ...
Universe Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!If you liked my solar system cards from a couple weeks ago, I'm hoping you'll like these free, printable, 3-part Montessori-style universe cards as well. Before too long, I plan to make some space exploration cards to go along with these sets, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter if you're ...
Blank World History Timeline
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I first heard about the concept of a blank world history timeline in the book More Charlotte Mason Education. If one follows those guidelines, each child has their own "Book of Centuries" that they keep throughout their whole education (starting maybe around 4th grade). Each century of human history ...
Solar System Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Is there anyone who isn't fascinated by astronomy? My kids admittedly have a hard time wrapping their heads around the enormity of space and will ask questions like, "What's bigger...Jupiter or California?" However, they love talking about planets and learning whatever I'm willing to teach them. ...
Homemade Butter Activity
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My husband made butter in a baby food jar as a child and it must have made a strong impression, because he's been saying we should do this for YEARS. (I think even before we had kids.) Well, we finally did it and I can attest that it was just as easy and satisfying (and delicious) as he said it ...
United States Supreme Court Justice Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!***Update*** I've updated these Supreme Court Justice Cards to include Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett! -*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Never mind your kids for a minute...If you live in the United States, do you know all your Supreme Court justices? My kiddos are WAY too young ...