I really thought Ancient Greece with all its culture and refinement was going to be my favorite part of Ancient History, but there’s something compelling about these Romans. I went through a telenovela phase in grad school. (Don’t ask.) The lives of these historical figures of Ancient Rome are even ...
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Reading Log Train
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I LOVE to read. Growing up, I hid a book in my desk at school in case the lesson was boring. If there was a social gathering, I would find a quiet place to hide and read. If we were driving home late at night, I would read snippets of my book by lamp post (which, let me tell you, is pretty ...
Ancient Rome Definition Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My one year project to learn ancient history is turning into more like a 3 year project. Such is life with little kids. Don't worry though. Anyone that knows me knows that I always finish what I start. (Except that afghan I started crocheting 15 years ago...that I seriously need to give up on.) Our ...
Illustrated Chore Chart
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I can't promise this illustrated chore chart will make your kids do their chores. If the idea of picking up their belongings and depositing them in an appropriate receptacle leads to full-blown resistance, then, well, you're not alone. I honestly don't know where I went off the rails when it comes ...
Paleontology Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My oldest child has been very interested in dinosaurs since he was a toddler. Even though he's going on 7, whenever I ask him if there's anything he'd like to learn more about, "dinosaurs" is always at the top of his list. Over a year ago, I made these free dinosaur cards and lapbook to support his ...
Brazil Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!When my oldest child turned 5, I ordered him a year long subscription to Little Passports World Edition which is meant for 6 to 10 year olds. It sounded like such an amazing idea, I couldn't wait until he was 6. (I have a problem with delayed gratification.) It really is a wonderful program for ...
Ancient Greece Historical Figure Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This week marks my son's one year anniversary of homeschooling. We didn't finish learning about all the cultures in Ancient history that I had planned, but that's okay. We'll come back around to it. Before we move on though, I at least want to finish my learning material for Ancient Greece. First, ...
Greek Mythology God and Goddess Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!You can't study ancient history without learning at least a little Greek mythology. The gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece permeated nearly every aspect of Ancient Greek life. If you decide to look in depth into the stories behind these mythological characters, you'll find that Greek mythology is ...
Ancient Greece Definition Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!There is so much to love about Ancient Greece. The art, philosophy, greek mythology, the origins of democracy...if I had to choose a time to go back and visit, Ancient Greece would be a contender. (Of course, I'd prefer to be an elite male, and would rather be someplace like Athens than Sparta.) I ...
Ancient Mesopotamian Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!The primary thing I've learned in studying Ancient Mesopotamia with my 6 year old is that I'm really glad I don't live in Ancient Mesopotamia. There doesn't seem to be anything warm, nurturing, or cradle-like about the cradle of civilization. Ancient Mesopotamian leaders seem to have been ...