Marco Polo Unit Study – Salt Dough Map + Free Printable Map Flags
Tiny never tires of salt dough maps. It is one of his favorite go to geography projects. Our Marco Polo unit study is not only an awesome unit study for a salt dough map, but the map is a project he...
View ArticleHomeschool Geography – DIY Lava Lamp
We were excited to get back to using North Star Geography when we settled in here at Ecuador. Of course I loved the fact too that North Star Geography is a downloadable product because I had so very...
View Article11 AWESOME Ways to Learn Geography (Other Than Labeling a Map)
Slapping down a map to label states and countries has never been an engaging way to teach my kids homeschool geography. Drill and kill of boring facts to remember only worked for a short time too. So...
View ArticleLewis & Clark – Mighty Mississippi book & Sediment Activity
This past week we have reading about the Great River, The Big Muddy, Father of Waters, Old Man River, and an American Treasure otherwise known as the Mighty Mississippi River. Today, I have the Lewis...
View ArticleMake Zopf (Swiss Style Bread): Day 3 Hands-on Learning
For another switch in our routine, we read Cuckoo Clock Secrets in Switzerland (Case of Adventure Travel Series Book 1) and have been working our way through a fun and interactive Unit Study called...
View ArticleHow to Build the Alamo: Day 5 Hands-on Learning (Free Texas Unit Study)
Learning how to build the Alamo was another fun change to our schedule as we have continued in our series of hands-on homeschooling learning. We thought it would be fun to sketch a quick layout of the...
View ArticleSwitzerland Homeschool Geography Unit Study (and Lapbook)
I was given this product for free and I was paid for my time. However, paid for my time does not mean paid off. All opinions are my own and for sure I will always tell you what is on my mind. Not every...
View ArticleGeoscavenge – A Rock and Mineral Hunt: Day 6 Hands-on Learning
I think we’ve skipped winter here in Texas and are going straight to spring. So to celebrate spring, I’ve prepared this geoscavenge or a scavenger hunt list for a rock and mineral hunt. I geared it...
View ArticleHow Does the Power of Ice Shape Mountains? Day 7: Hands-on Learning
Today, we were reviewing how weather shapes the land and learning about how the power of ice shapes mountains. To test ice power, we did a fun and simple hands-on activity. TEST ICE POWER Look at this...
View ArticleJohn Muir Spring Unit Study (and Hands-on Geography Ideas)
No matter the age, most children still have a love for picture books. Recently, we read John Muir, America’s First Environmentalist and loved that book. It looks like you could use it for about middle...
View Article5 Best Resources to Start a Homeschool Unit Study in a Few Hours
The secret to starting a homeschool unit study in a few hours is to narrow your focus by using resources that jump start your ideas. Living in an information age, we are inundated with more and more...
View ArticlePolish Paper-Cutting (Wycinanki): Day 10 Hands-on Learning
Continuing in our hands-on learning and focusing more on European countries this year, Tiny did a fun Polish paper-cutting activity. I have an upcoming unit study from STEAMworld Learning about Poland...
View Article5 BEST Books to Create an Around the World Unit Study (and Hands-on Activities)
{Warning: Picture overload. This post has tons of pictures so you’ll be scrolling. These books are so beautiful and worth every penny so I want you to see lots of pictures!} I was given these books for...
View Article5 Steps to Choosing Geography Living Books Your Children Will Love
To understand how to use a geography living book, you need to step back first and get to the nitty-gritty of what is geography and what is a living book. Both definitions need to intersect. Visualizing...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Brave Explorers (Great and Small)
Whether they were the world’s bravest explorers or the world barely noticed their bravery, this ultimate guide to great explorers, both great and small, will give you a starting point for in-depth...
View ArticleHow to Shake Up STEAM With Geography For Middle School (Pssst! Be sure to...
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View Article4 Shortcuts to Teach Hands-on American History in Half the Time
For review purposes, I was given these products for free and I was paid for my time. However, paid for my time does not mean paid off. All opinions are my own and I will always tell you what is on my...
View Article35 Hands-on Geography Activities to do in 15 Minutes or Less
Whether you want to spend minimal time planning geography, you’re preparing for a homeschool co-op or just need some quick hands-on geography activities, you’ll love this round up of 35 hands-on...
View ArticleDay 4. Ancient Greece (Hands-on Science) 3 EASY Activities
I have a secret I’ve been keeping. You already know my love for living books, unit studies, history, and hands-on activities. But you may not know that we’ve been using Beautiful Feet’s History of...
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Hands-on Geography: Longitude/Latitude Mapmaking Activity
Written by Selena of Look! We’re Learning! Learning to read longitude and latitude is a major part of reading maps. With these measurements, geographers can locate any place in the world, simply by...
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