Diwali activities are a great way to bring cultural learning into your homeschool or classroom. The Festival of Lights offers so many opportunities for creativity, whether it’s making paper diyas, decorating rangoli, or exploring stories behind the celebration. We’ve used these kinds of hands-on projects to make lessons feel more connected and meaningful. This list... The post Diwali Activities for Kids appeared first on Homeschool of 1.| Homeschool of 1
IXL has a reputation, and not always a good one. Some homeschool parents swear by it. Others say it’s caused more tears than progress. After using it with my curious (and easily frustrated) son, I’ve seen both sides. This review walks you through exactly how IXL works in a homeschool setting, what it’s great at, where it stumbles, and how we’ve made it work without burnout. The post Is IXL Worth It for Homeschoolers? An IXL Review appeared first on Monkey and Mom.| Monkey and Mom
Looking for an American history homeschool curriculum that actually teaches your teen to think? In this review, I share our experience with Nomadic Professor’s final two courses—rigorous, college-prep level history that helps high schoolers analyze, reflect, and connect the past to the modern world. The post The Best American History Homeschool Curriculum? Why We Chose Nomadic Professor for High School History appeared first on Monkey and Mom.| Monkey and Mom
Teaching geography, especially topics like the polar regions, can be challenging. We want kids to go beyond just memorizing places and facts—to understand, connect, and get curious. The Arctic and Antarctic regions aren’t just faraway locations; they’re home to incredible landscapes, animals adapted to extreme conditions, and unique ecosystems. My... The post Exploring Biomes: The Polar Regions Unit Study for Kids appeared first on Monkey and Mom.| Monkey and Mom
Teaching young children about the people who help keep our communities running smoothly can be both rewarding and tricky. Community helpers like police officers, firefighters, and mail carriers play vital roles, but explaining their work in ways that resonate with kindergarteners and first graders can sometimes be a challenge. Many... The post Community Helpers Printable Coloring Pages and Tracing appeared first on Monkey and Mom.| Monkey and Mom
From the very first moment I opened our BookShark curriculum box over a year ago, I had a strong feeling that this was a homeschooling gem we’d treasure for years to come. And I wasn’t wrong. Because, honestly, what’s not to love about it? If you love reading, you’ll love... The post Why We Chose BookShark Curriculum Level G for 7th Grade History and Language Arts | Review appeared first on Monkey and Mom.| Monkey and Mom
UPDATED: May 21, 2025 High school history curriculum. Are you considering any? Skipping history altogether? While it may be tempting to focus on more practical subjects, teaching high school history offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond this particular subject. While I am guilty of shoving history to the bottom... The post One-of-a-Kind Unbiased High School History Curriculum | The Nomadic Professor Review appeared first on Monkey and Mom.| Monkey and Mom
Take a trip to the land down under with Australia activities for preschoolers. They are all easy to pull together, hands-on, and fun.| Homeschooling Preschool
In today’s education landscape, finding a curriculum that truly resonates with both students and teachers can be a challenge. Thankfully, TCI’s K-5 Social Studies Alive! programs have become a standout favorite among elementary educators, earning glowing reviews for their engaging, The post A K-5 Educator’s Favorite for Engaging, Interactive, and Effective Learning appeared first on TCI.| TCI
Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science. However, research shows that these content-rich subjects play a vital role in literacy development by building background knowledge, strengthening The post The Missing Piece in Literacy Instruction: Why Social Studies and Science Matter appeared first on TCI.| TCI
Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies. However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills. Despite mounting pressure to improve literacy rates, many schools The post Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy appeared first on TCI.| TCI
Struggling to fit social studies and science into the school day? Explore strategies to overcome barriers and integrate content-rich instruction.| TCI
Explore the legacy of Audie Murphy through the Colt Bisley Colt Bisley revolver, a symbol of courage and resilience.| Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Create a fun, cheap, and easy transportation theme for your little one. With these ideas, it's sure to be educational and a blast.| Homeschooling Preschool
Want to teach entrepreneurship, teamwork, and financial literacy in a way your students will never forget? We transformed our grade level into a bustling business town—and you can too! This immersive learning experience incorporates responsibility, economics, real-world skills, and SO much more! Check out this fun way to teach economics in kindergarten! Check out these […] The post Fun Way to Teach Economics in Kindergarten appeared first on Simply Kinder.| Simply Kinder
I’m on sabbatical this semester, so I finally have time to catch up on some long overdue blog posts. Bahare at her defense with her committee: From left, Barbara Ericson, Shanna Daly, James Holly J…| Computing Ed Research - Guzdial's Take
Enhance social studies education with high-quality instructional materials that boost achievement, foster critical thinking, and close the achievement gap.| TCI
Learn five tips to teach kids about honor and civic engagement to set the foundation for their future roles as voters in our society.| Our Children
Discover how high-quality instructional materials enhance civics and U.S. history education, fostering civic engagement and preparing students for active participation.| TCI
Explore how high-quality instructional materials can enhance social studies education and improve civic understanding.| TCI
Explore Donald Trump's life with our free worksheets! Perfect for kids, covering key events from his career and presidency.| Homeschool of 1
Do your students have to create timelines to meet academic standards? Check out these 10 different timelines that are sure to engage and motivate your students during social studies with this important reading skill!| The Owl Teacher
Kenya is well-known for its wildlife, and when people think of wildlife, they often think of the majestic elephant. Elephants are considered a “vulnerable species” in Kenya. The main reason for the decline of the elephant population in Kenya is poaching. Thousands of African elephants are killed every year by poachers for their tusks. Fortunately, […]| Mixminder
Children have a very similar life to our children in the United States, but of course there are a few differences that are interesting. One important thing that I learned when we moved to France years ago was that students learn cursive before printing. While some schools in the United States are opting to not […]| Mixminder
What time do you normally eat dinner? Did you know that people in Spain don’t start eating dinner until at least 8pm at the earliest? Restaurants don’t start opening for dinner until 8pm, but they really get crowded around 9pm to 9:30pm. Also, meals, especially dinner, are not quick. Dinner lasts at least 2 hours […]| Mixminder
Did you know that one of the most popular foods in Taiwan is called stinky tofu? It is a type of fermented tofu that, while delicious, has a really bad smell! It is commonly sold and eaten at night markets in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. In fact, there is an entire street in […]| Mixminder
It’s so fun for me to learn about different cultures and countries. It’s even more fun for me to teach about things that I’ve learned to my students and to my own children. Using an interactive notebook brings it all together with fun foldables and activities to help students remember the facts that they’ve learned. […]| Mixminder
Today, Canadians celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day takes place every year on July 1st. On this day in 1867 the British colonies of North America were joined together to form a federation called Canada. The name “Canada” likely comes from the word “kanata” which is the Iroquois-Huron word for “village”. It was on Canada Day […]| Mixminder
It’s fun to teach children interesting facts about different cultures around the world. It really opens up the whole world to them and teaches them things they might never know without you as their teacher! Check out my store to find This Kid’s Life – Argentina where you can teach your students about life in Argentina and how their own lives compare to that of a child who lives in Argentina. It’s a fun way to introduce a new country to your students! Each This Kid’s Life unit comes...| Mixminder
Looking for a military-related lesson plan to spice up social studies? MWDTSA volunteer Wendy Sotos is studying to become a Certified Humane Education Specialist. As part of her coursework, she has developed a lesson plan about military working dogs for 3rd and 4th graders. It’s free, and any interested teacher or home-school parent can download […] The post Military working dog lesson plan for 3rd and 4th graders appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA
BookShark level F is an amazing history curriculum that takes you on a journey through the Eastern Hemisphere. See what we love about it!| Monkey and Mom
Timelines and timeline figures are a great way to add dimension to history and even enrich other subjects. These gorgeous timeline figures are perfect!| Monkey and Mom
Want to learn more about Leap Year traditions? Add fun learning to your Leap Day celebrations with these free printable Leap Year printables.| Real Life at Home
