Apps Preparing Teens for the Real World Summer is an ideal time for teens to learn important adult skills, like organization, financial literacy, independence and setting personal goals. Whether it’s being on time for their first summer job or keeping up with their summer reading list, these apps can help your teen stay focused this summer: … [Read more...] about Apps Preparing Teens for the Real World
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The League and The Lantern: A Rip-Roaring Adventure Series
The League and The Lantern: A Rip-Roaring Adventure Series Do your children take a break over the summer or just a lighter load? We take a couple of weeks off and then start back with a lighter load. We also have a summer reading list and a weekly book club. Let me tell you about a book that we recently read that has a solid foundation of needed vocabulary words for middle … [Read more...] about The League and The Lantern: A Rip-Roaring Adventure Series
Living Books on the American West
Living Books on the American West Nebby shares with us once again the living books she has used in her homeschool. The topic this time is the American West in the latter half of the 19th century including such topics as cowboys, cheap railroads, conservation and the settlement of the plains. Books from elementary through high school level are reviewed. … [Read more...] about Living Books on the American West
Living History Books: Washington and Adams
Living History Books: Washington and Adams While working through American History this year, thumb Nebby from over at Letters From Nebby has been sharing the lists of books and lesson plans. Now she is sharing her list of books and lessons on the history of the presidencies of Washington and Adams. If you are looking for a reading list to supplement your studies or to just … [Read more...] about Living History Books: Washington and Adams
A is for American Colonies
Struggling to keep your children excited about American History? Join in the ABC's of American History on Something 2 Offer. Each week you will get free resources for one letter of the alphabet. This series started January 6 and will continue through June. Check back each week as a new letter and topic is revealed. This series is geared for grades K-6 but the entire family can … [Read more...] about A is for American Colonies