Friday, May 31, 2013

Largest Countries of the World - Speedy Geography

Largest Countries of the World - Speedy Geography


Speedy Geography by homeschool bits

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn geography, including the largest countries of the world! Information given in a lower-middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, a checklist, fill-in-the-blanks, fact cards, country flag cards, diagrams (labeled & blank), word search, and website links for further practice.

Russia
Canada
United States
China
Brazil
Australia
India
Argentina
Kazakhstan
Sudan

Saturday, May 25, 2013

The Seven Continents - MONTESSORI COLORS

The Seven Continents - MONTESSORI COLORS

***PLEASE NOTE: This is the exact same unit as "The Seven Continents - Speedy Geography" that was released in 2011. We received many requests to also make this available in the MONTESSORI COLORS... So here it is!***

 
The Seven Continents
Speedy Geography by homeschool bits

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn geography, including the seven continents! Information given in a lower-middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, a checklist, fill-in-the-blanks, fact cards, diagrams (labeled & blank), mazes, and website links for further practice.

Asia
Australia
Africa
Antarctica
North America
South
America
Europe



Friday, May 24, 2013

Tornadoes - Speedy Lapbook

Tornadoes - Speedy Lapbook


This speedy lapbook is not overwhelming and can usually be completed in one day!

Elementary grade level.

The winds of a tornado are the strongest on Earth.

Learn some basics about tornadoes and complete a simple lapbook. Links to supporting online activities are also included.

- Helpful lapbooking links
- Example lapbook photos
- Ten page mini information booklet
- Lapbook cover page
- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook
- Answer Key


Tornadoes - Two Day Study Series

Tornadoes - Two Day Study Series


This is part of the Two-Day Study Series by homeschool bits. It is not necessary that you take two days to do this study. It is only a suggestion. You can easily adapt this study to last one day, or several weeks. Website links will be provided in case you decide to continue on.

Included within this unit are the following: information and fact pages about volcanoes, illustration/coloring pages, questions worksheet, basic blank copywork page with photo/illustration, labeled diagrams, charts, suggested vocabulary words including definitions, blank vocabulary cards, vocabulary word search, and suggested websites.

As with all units by homeschool bits, this was created to be simple and not overwhelming. The suggested grade level is 1-5, but depending on how you use the study, it could be used for lower or higher grades. 23 pages.

The topics in the Two-Day Study Series are different and interesting. They could be used many ways. Here are just a few:

- start off the school day with an interesting topic
- end the school day with an interesting topic
- a supplement to your regular curriculum
- to fulfill an interest that your child/student has
- to improve skills
... and many others!


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Science Matters Blog

I thought I would share this blog. I found it while browsing homeschool stuff this morning. It's loaded with lots of science experiments. I love the simplicity of these! If you check out the link to view their Pinterest page, the experiments are organized much better there. :)



Monday, May 20, 2013

Birds: Hummingbirds - Speedy Lapbook

Birds: Hummingbirds - Speedy Lapbook
 
 
This speedy lapbook is not overwhelming and can usually be completed in one day!
 
Elementary grade level.
 
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards.
 
Learn some basics about hummingbirds and complete a simple lapbook. Links to supporting online activities are also included.
 
- Helpful lapbooking links
- Example lapbook photos
- Eight page mini information booklet
- Lapbook cover page
- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook
- Answer Key
 

Monday, May 13, 2013

The Difference Between Weather & Climate - Speedy Lapbook

The Difference Between Weather & Climate - Speedy Lapbook
 
 
This speedy lapbook is not overwhelming and can usually be completed in one day!
 
Elementary grade level.
 
Weather tells you what to wear on any given day; climate tells you what wardrobe to have.
 
Learn some basics about the difference between weather and climate and complete a simple lapbook. Links to supporting online activities are also included.
 
- Helpful lapbooking links
- Example lapbook photos
- Five page mini information booklet
- Lapbook cover page
- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook
- Answer Key
 
 

Monday, May 6, 2013

Sayings & Phrases - Speedy Lapbook 4

Sayings & Phrases - Speedy Lapbook 4
 
 
This speedy lapbook is not overwhelming and can usually be completed in one day!
 
Elementary grade level.
 
Learn about ten different sayings and phrases including:
 
Actions speak louder than words.
His bark is worse than his bite.
Beat around the bush.
Beggars can't be choosers.
Clean bill of health.
Cold shoulder.
A feather in your cap.
Last straw.
Let bygones be bygones.
One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel.
 
Learn the meaning of these sayings and phrases while completing a simple lapbook. Links to supporting online activities are also included.
 
- Helpful lapbooking links
- Example lapbook photos
- Seven page mini information booklet
- Lapbook cover page
- A total of 12 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook
 

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Sayings & Phrases - Speedy Lapbook 3

Sayings & Phrases - Speedy Lapbook 3
 
 
This speedy lapbook is not overwhelming and can usually be completed in one day!
 
Elementary grade level.
 
Learn about ten different sayings and phrases including:
 
Practice makes perfect.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
A place for everything and everything in its place.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Practice what you preach.
Sour grapes.
Wolf in sheep's clothing.
The real McCoy.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Eaten out of house and home.

Learn the meaning of these sayings and phrases while completing a simple lapbook. Links to supporting online activities are also included.
 
- Helpful lapbooking links
- Example lapbook photos
- Seven page mini information booklet
- Lapbook cover page
- A total of 12 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook