Inspired by the opportunity to enroll the kiddos in one week of half-day horse camp, we did a unit study on the Pony Express. I chose Riders of the Pony Express by Ralph Moody for our read-aloud book. This book was excellent and we all enjoyed it immensely! We also read the picture book, They're … Continue reading Pony Express Unit Study
After watching an episode of The Great British Baking Show: Juniors (S6:E3), we were inspired to do a mini unit study of Andy Warhol. When he was referenced in the program, my kiddos asked “Who’s that?” I really like the “Who Was…?” series of books and bought each of my kiddos a large collection at … Continue reading Andy Warhol Unit Study
“Home had always been the safest place in the world. But within a few short hours, everything in Nanea’s life had been turned upside down. She squeezed her eyes shut, trying only to see the beautiful things… But all the images were edged in black.” The Spirit of Aloha page 40 Nanea is really wonderful … Continue reading American Girl: Nanea 1941 – American History Unit Study
Hi friends, we recently finished listening to the Audible version of “Pablo and Birdy” read by the author, Alison McGee. We really enjoyed the story and we did some fun activities as part of our unit study to go along with it. We even decided to draw Birdy as our bird of the month for … Continue reading Pablo and Birdy – Unit Study + January Bird Drawing
“As I sang, I felt the aching and loss in the song’s lyrics, and I poured my own sadness into my voice. It made me feel better. I was still sad, but I felt connected to my [family] - as if the music made us all part of something bigger.” Tenney by Kellen Hertz (Pg. … Continue reading American Girl: Tenney 2017 – Nashville, Tennessee Unit Study
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