homeschool bits

February! Copywork & Fun!

2012-01-25T14:09:00.003-06:00

A resource to go along with your February studies. Copy & learn facts about the month of February.

63 pages.

In the Georgian calendar, the calendar that most of the world uses, February is the second month of the year. This copywork & fun unit has several pages and activities for many different grade levels. Scroll through and choose some that would be best for your child/student. These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else. This unit is suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades.

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Continents: Europe

2012-01-25T14:05:00.002-06:00

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

Continents: Europe

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Three page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS LAPBOOK ON CURRCLICK.

Cigarettes & Tobacco - Speedy Lapbook

2012-01-25T13:49:00.000-06:00

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

A speedy way to teach your elementary grade level child/student the basics about cigarettes & tobacco and their effects and consequences on the body.

Cigarettes & Tobacco - Speedy lapbook

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Five page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 8 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS LAPBOOK ON CURRCLICK.

Eagle! Copywork & Fun!

2012-01-25T13:46:00.003-06:00

In Eagle! Copywork & Fun! you can copy & learn about one of the biggest and most powerful birds in the world. A few fun activities, and website links to learn more about eagles are also included.

This copywork & fun unit has several pages for many different grade levels. Scroll through and choose some that would be best for your child/student. These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades.

75 pages.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS UNIT ON CURRCLICK.

Newest Units

2012-01-13T06:23:00.004-06:00

If you haven't had a chance to check out some of our new units, here's a quick list. :) I'd also like to say thank you EVERYONE for your past and future purchases! It is appreciated more than you know!

Giant Panda! Copywork & Fun!

Human Body: Skeleton - Speedy Lapbook

Human Body: Joints - Speedy Lapbook

Human Body: Muscles - Speedy Lapbook

November Facts Copywork Mini Cards FREE!

Thiry-Six Veterans Day Facts Copywork Cards

Human Body: Brain - Speedy Lapbook

Thirty-Six Christmas Facts Copywork Cards

Holiday Bundle - 5 Thanksgiving Units

Human Body: Heart - Speedy Lapbook

Turkey! Mini Helper FREE!

Human Body: Lungs - Speedy Lapbook

Human Body: Senses - Speedy Lapbook

The Ice Age - Speedy History

Human Body: Stomach - Speedy Lapbook

Thirty-Six Winter Facts Copywork Cards

Hibernation! Copywork & Fun

Human Body: Skeleton - Speedy Science

32 SAMPLE PAGES Speedy Geography FREE!

Human Body: Intestines - Speedy Lapbook

January! Copywork & Fun!

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #12

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #12 FREE!

Human Body: Cells - Speedy Lapbook

Human Body: Body Systems - Speedy Lapbook

11 Human Body Speedy Lapbooks Plus a Checklist

Checklist for Human Body Speedy Lapbook Bundle FREE!

Thirty-Six Strange Facts Copywork Cards

Thirty-Six Pizza Facts Copywork Cards

Thirty-Six Career Facts Copywork Cards: Police Officer

Thirty-Six Career Facts Copywork Cards: Carpenter

New This Week...

2011-10-25T13:13:00.002-05:00

I've added a new page on Currclick to show "new this week" units... You can check it out here:

HOMESCHOOL BITS ON CURRCLICK

Scarecrow! Copywork & Fun!

2011-10-25T13:10:00.000-05:00

Scarecrow! Copywork & Fun!

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*NOTE: This unit is NOT associated with Halloween and can be used any time throughout the year!*

In Scarecrow! Copywork & Fun! you can copy & learn about the human figures set up to scare birds away. A few fun activities, and website links to learn more about scarecrows are also included.

Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades.

70 pages.

Scarecrows!

2011-10-24T15:20:00.000-05:00

Scarecrows - Speedy Lapbook

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*NOTE: This unit is NOT associated with Halloween and can be used any time throughout the year!*

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

Scarecrows

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

Thirty-Six Halloween Facts Copywork Cards

2011-10-24T10:35:00.002-05:00

Thirty-Six Halloween Facts Copywork Cards

CLICK HERE

A simple, fun resource to go along with your Halloween studies. These Halloween Facts Copywork Cards are geared for lower grades but can be adapted for other grade levels as well, and almost any teaching style. Instructions included. 12 pages.

*NOTE: These fact cards contain some secular facts.*

There are a total of thirty-six copywork fact cards. You do not have to print them all. One page will still provide plenty to choose from.

Included: 36 Fact Cards, copywork strips with 3 different line sizes, 6 coloring strips, and envelope template to store fact cards.

2011-10-24T07:22:00.001-05:00

Great Deserts of the World - Speedy Geography

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Hot and Cold Deserts
Africa: Sahara
Africa: Kalahari
Australia: A Mostly Desert Continent
Asia: Gobi
Asia: Arabian Desert (Arabian Peninsula)
North America: Mojave
North America: Chihuahuan
North America: Sonoran
South America: Atacama Desert

2011-10-24T07:17:00.000-05:00

Thirty-Six Thanksgiving Facts Copywork Cards

Included: Instructions, 36 Fact Cards, copywork strips with 3 different line sizes, 6 coloring strips, and envelope template to store fact cards.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS UNIT ON CURRCLICK.

All Tigers! A Fun Study!

2011-10-19T09:50:00.001-05:00

All Tigers! A Fun Study!

Click HERE to view this unit on Currclick.

This unit is very flexible for lower & higher grades. All Tigers! A Fun Study! is intended to be read by the parent/teacher. It is a lesson that speaks directly to the child. It was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson.

Included are fact and information pages, comprehension questions, diagrams, coloring pages, facts copywork, word searches, fact cards, suggested websites, lapbook folds & flaps, and lapbook cover pages for creating a simple lapbook. 32 pages.

Solar System Bundle

2011-10-19T09:48:00.000-05:00

Introduction to the Solar System - Speedy Lapbooks

15 UNITS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS BUNDLE ON CURRCLICK.

Checklist for Introduction to Solar System
Moon
Four Basic Moon Phases
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Asteroid Belt
Inner and Outer Planets
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto & Other Dwarf Planets
Asteroids, Meteoroids, and Comets

Check Out These Units...

2011-10-19T09:34:00.000-05:00

Owl! Copywork & Fun!

Pirate! Copywork & Fun!

Speedy Geography - Six Units Bundle

Pumpkin! Mini Helper (FREE!)

October Facts Copywork - Mini Cards (FREE!)

Solar System - Speedy Booklets

All Bats! A Fun Study!

Bat! Copywork & Fun!

Map Reading Basics - Speedy Geography

Continents: Asia - Speedy Lapbook

A Book's Cover - Speedy Lapbook

2011-09-29T14:34:00.000-05:00

A Book's Cover - Speedy Lapbook

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

Elementary grade level.

What kinds of information can you find on the cover of a book, and why do we want to know?

1. the title
2. the author
3. the illustrator
4. a picture showing what the book is about

A Book's Cover

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Four page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 9 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Parts of the Ear - Speedy Science

2011-09-29T08:49:00.000-05:00

Basic Parts of the Ear

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New series...

Speedy Science by homeschool bits

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn science, including the basic parts of the ear! Information and quiz is given in a lower - middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, diagrams (labeled & blank), a booklet to write information, and website links for further practice.

Here's a few sample pages until I get my Currclick product preview fixed. :)

Pirates!

2011-09-09T08:30:00.000-05:00

All Pirates! A Fun Study!

Pirates Bundle

Pumpkins!

2011-09-09T08:26:00.000-05:00

Pumpkin! Copywork & Fun!

This copywork unit does not mention pumpkins in relation to Halloween. This is a copywork unit that briefly covers some history and facts about pumpkins. It can be used any time throughout the year.

In Pumpkin! Copywork & Fun! you can copy & learn about the squash that can be grown on six of the seven continents. A few fun activities, and website links to learn more about pumpkins are also included.

Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades.

59 pages.

Casey Jones

2011-09-09T08:22:00.000-05:00

Casey Jones - Speedy Lapbook

Johnny Appleseed - Speedy Lapbook

2011-09-09T08:20:00.000-05:00

Johnny Appleseed - Speedy Lapbook

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

Elementary grade level.

Johnny Appleseed

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Two page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Animal Parents and Offspring

2011-09-09T08:16:00.002-05:00

Animal Parents and Offspring - Speedy Lapbook

September Facts Freebie

2011-09-09T08:14:00.000-05:00

September Facts Copywork - Mini Cards

A homeschool bits Freebie!

A simple, fun resource to go along with your September studies. These September Facts Copywork Mini Cards are geared for lower grades but can be adapted for other grades as well, and almost any teaching style. Instructions included. 6 pages.

Pocupine! Copywork & Fun!

2011-09-09T08:10:00.000-05:00

Pocupine! Copywork & Fun!

In Porcupine! Copywork & Fun! you can copy & learn about the prickliest of all rodents. A few fun activities, and website links to learn more about porcupines are also included.

Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades.

66 pages.

Spiders!

2011-09-09T08:07:00.000-05:00

All Spiders! A Fun Study!

This unit is very flexible for lower & higher grades. All Spiders! A Fun Study! is intended to be read by the parent/teacher. It is a lesson that speaks directly to the child. It was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson, while learning about spiders.

Labor Day - Holiday Study Series

2011-09-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

Labor Day - Holiday Study Series

Do something different for Labor Day (first Monday in September) or any other time of the year!

This is a brief, but informative study about Labor Day.

This is part of the new Holiday Study Series by homeschool bits. You can easily adapt this study to last one day, or several days. Website links will be provided in case you decide to continue on.

Included within this unit are the following: information and fact page about Labor Day, illustration/coloring pages, questions worksheet, facts copywork, basic blank copywork page with photo/illustration, 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. 22 pages.

The Holiday Study Series should be fun, interesting, and a change from the usual for your child/student. It 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!

Fish! Copywork & Fun!

2011-09-09T07:37:00.000-05:00

Fish! Copywork & Fun!

In Fish! Copywork & Fun! you can copy & learn about the creatures that live and breathe underwater. A few fun activities, and website links to learn more about fish are also included.

Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades.

67 pages.

Amimals and Their Needs - Speedy Lapbook

2011-09-09T07:29:00.002-05:00

Animals and Their Needs - Speedy Lapbook

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

Elementary grade level.

Animals and Their Needs

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- One page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Plant and Plant Growth Bundle

2011-08-25T08:15:00.000-05:00

Plant and Plant Growth Bundle

SIX Speedy Lapbooks!

What Plants Need to Grow

Plants Make Their Own Food

Plants and Their Uses

Food and Farming

Deciduous and Evergreen

Basic Parts of Plants

Food and Farming - Speedy Lapbook

2011-08-25T07:47:00.004-05:00

Food and Farming - Speedy Lapbook

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

Elementary grade level.

Food and Farming

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Three page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Deciduous and Evergreen

2011-08-18T06:18:00.000-05:00

Deciduous and Evergreen

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

Deciduous and Evergreen

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- One page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Fly! Mini Helper

2011-08-18T06:11:00.000-05:00

Fly! Mini Helper

A homeschool bits Freebie!

I hope you enjoy this Fly! Mini Helper. Facts about the Insects with hairy, sticky feet that are able to walk upside down! This is just a quick mini helper to learn a few facts about this creature. 8 pages.

Plants and Their Uses

2011-08-18T06:05:00.001-05:00

Plants and Their Uses

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS UNIT ON CURRCLICK.

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

Plants and Their Uses

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Two page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

High Mountains of the World - Speedy Geography

2011-08-11T13:22:00.000-05:00

High Mountains of the World - Speedy Geography

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Asia: Everest

North America: McKinley

South America: Aconcagua

Europe: Mont Blanc

Africa: Kilimanjaro

2011-08-10T16:14:00.001-05:00

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

Plants Make Their Own Food

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Two page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Basic Parts of Plants

2011-08-09T08:55:00.000-05:00

Basic Parts of Plants

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

Basic Parts of Plants

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- Three page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

Speedy Lapbooks

2011-08-09T08:46:00.000-05:00

What Plants Need to Grow

Speedy Lapbook Series by homeschool bits...

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

Elementary grade level.

What Plants Need to Grow

- Helpful lapbooking links

- Example lapbook photos

- One page mini information booklet

- Lapbook cover page

- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook

What's New Since Last Post...

2011-08-09T08:37:00.000-05:00

I want to appologize for being away from the blog for quite some time. I'm going to attempt to make a list here of everything that has been released since the "Sand" unit. I'll make it a priority to update the blog with each new unit like I use to do. Thanks to everyone that's been following! :)

Male & Female Reproductive System Basics - Speedy Science

Wasp! Mini Helper FREEBIE!

Hair Basics - Speedy Science

Whooping Crane Copywork & Fun!

Nail Basics - Speedy Science

The Drum - Instrument Study Series

U.S. Military! Mini Helper FREEBIE!

Timeline Add-Ons: Middle Ages

Amazon Rainforest - Two Day Study Series

July Facts Copywork - Mini Cards FEEBIE!

Science Biographies Copywork & Fun! Volume 1

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #6

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #6

Science Biographies Copywork & Fun! Volume 2

The Seven Continents - Speedy Geography

The Four Seasons Basics - Speedy Science

The Five Oceans - Speedy Geography

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #7

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #7

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #8

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #8

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #9

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #9

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #10

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #10

All Bobcats! A Fun Study!

Science Biographies Copywork & Fun! Volume 3

Heart Basics - Speedy Science

August Facts Copywork - Mini Cards

Geographical Terms & Features - Speedy Geography

Polar Bears! A Fun Study!

Major Mountain Ranges - Speedy Geography

The Great Lakes - Speedy Geography

What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #11

What Did You Say? Bookmarks Freebie! #11

Sand - Two Day Study Series

2011-06-14T11:09:00.000-05:00

Sand - Two Day Study Series

by homeschool bits

Click HERE to view this unit on Currclick!

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 10

2011-06-07T07:23:00.000-05:00

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 10

This is volume 10, the LAST & FINAL volume of the series.

In The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 10 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states. These are the five included in this unit:

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 80 pages.

Insects Copywork & Fun! Volume 3

2011-06-07T07:16:00.002-05:00

Insects Copywork & Fun! Volume 3

In Insects Copywork & Fun! Volume 3 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different Insects. These are the five included in this unit:

Silverfish

Locust

Damselfly

Goliath Beetle

Boll Weevil

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming. THIS IS NOT JUST A COPYWORK UNIT! It includes information about each topic being copied, along with activity pages, links to accompanying videos, and more. These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print and cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 90 pages.

New History & Geography Series!

2011-06-07T07:09:00.000-05:00

Unit 1 Primary & Secondary Sources

Historians cannot know everything about a past event, so they must rely on historical sources. Learn about primary & secondary sources in this unit. Website links, activities, and review questions included. Grades 3 & up. 5 pages.

Unit 2: Hemispheres

Learn about hemispheres, the equator, longitude & latitude in this unit. Website links, activities, and review questions included. Grades 3 & up. 6 pages.

Parts of the Eye - Speedy Science

2011-06-07T07:04:00.000-05:00

Parts of the Eye

New series...

Speedy Science by homeschool bits

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn science, including parts of the eye! Information and quizzes are given in a lower and middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, diagrams (labeled & blank), a rods & cones experiment, and website links for further practice.

June Freebie!

2011-06-07T06:59:00.000-05:00

June Facts Copywork - Mini Cards

Spring-it-Forward!

2011-05-12T09:32:00.000-05:00

Between now and May 20th, visit this non-public section of CurrClick, and you will get 50% savings on 100's of top homeschool resources from some of Currclick's best selling publishers. Not only that, several of Currclick's most popular teachers are offering 10% OFF all their summer and fall classes. In addition, during the Spring-it-Forward event, you can sign up for the Spring Fever Study Hall for FREE, a $15 value! Kids who attend will get homework help, motivation and prizes!

Check it out today by following THIS special link!

Parts of a Tooth...

2011-05-11T07:22:00.000-05:00

Parts of a Tooth

New series...

Speedy Science by homeschool bits

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn science, including the parts of a tooth! Information and quizzes are given in a lower and middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, diagrams (labeled & blank), parts of a tooth game, and website links for further practice.

Blood Basics...

2011-05-11T07:19:00.001-05:00

Blood Basics

New series...

Speedy Science by homeschool bits

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn science, including blood basics! Information and quizzes are given in a lower and middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, diagrams (labeled & blank), two blood science projects, and website links for further practice.

The Fifty States Volume 9 - Now Available!

2011-05-05T15:21:00.002-05:00

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun - Volume 9

In The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 9 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states. These are the five included in this unit:

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 82 pages.

Free Web Stuff: World of Pollinators Poster!

2011-04-15T14:08:00.000-05:00

This website is great, I have ordered lots of stuff from them in the past. You can request a free "World of Pollinators Poster" from the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. You can request up to 10. These posters are big… 32 1/2 X 30 inches. From my understanding, I think 150 posters come in a box???!!! I'm waiting for mine to come in the mail. : )

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Bones, Brain, and Skin...

2011-03-15T05:45:00.001-05:00

An all new series by homeschool bits...

Speedy Science

It can be speedy, easy, and fun to learn science! Information and quizzes are given in a lower and middle level of learning. Copywork pages are lined for both lower and middle level. Also included are vocabulary words, diagrams (labeled & blank), a cutout or other type of project, and website links for further practice.

Bones of the Hand - Speedy Science

Hemispheres of the Brain - Speedy Science

Layers of the Skin - Speedy Science

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun - Volume 7

2011-02-01T16:39:00.000-06:00

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun - Volume 7

Click HERE.

New Mexico

New York
North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

February Facts Copywork - Mini Cards

2011-02-01T16:31:00.002-06:00

February Facts Copywork - Mini Cards

A homeschool bits Freebie!

Click HERE!

Blizzard of Savings...

2011-01-31T19:34:00.001-06:00

Experience a Blizzard of Savings courtesy of publisher, Homeschool Bits! 50% OFF for 5 hours only.

Make a cup of hot chocolate, stay warm and get 50% off all Homeschool Bits flash cards, timelines, unit studies and more. 130 resources to choose from! Sale ends Midnight tonight. Just use the coupon code: blizzard upon checkout! *Applies only to Homeschool Bits titles.

CLICK HERE!

Christmas Day - Holiday Study Series

2010-12-03T08:22:00.000-06:00

Christmas Day - Holiday Study Series

The Fifty States Volume 6

2010-12-03T08:08:00.005-06:00

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 6

In The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 6 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states. These are the five included in this unit:

Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 80 pages.

TWO FREEBIES! Multiplication & New Year...

2010-12-03T08:00:00.001-06:00

Multiplication Facts Mini Helper

A homeschool bits Freebie!

I created these simple worksheets to help my children with memorizing multiplication facts. Just copy the facts, then complete the multiplication wheel. No graphics make this light on printer ink. This is a good lesson to start off the school day!

Thank you for any past and/or future purchases of our units!

New Year Acrostic Poem - Mini Cards

FREE!

A simple, fun resource to go along with your New Year studies. These New Year Acrostic Poem Mini Cards are geared for lower grades but can be adapted for other grades as well, and almost any teaching style. The beginning contains instructions and a short lesson on what an acrostic poem is. One set of cards includes the letter and word or sentence that makes the acrostic poem. The next set includes blank cards to create your own acrostic poem using the words NEW YEAR. 13 pages.

MORE Free Copywork & Fun Samples!

2010-12-03T07:53:00.003-06:00

Fun Study! 80 SAMPLE Pages

These sample pages are just a few taken from 19 of our "Fun Study" units by homeschool bits. Only THREE pages were taken from each of the 19 units. Most are at least 30-40 pages or more. The full units contain fact and information pages, comprehension questions, diagrams, coloring pages, facts copywork, suggested websites, lapbook folds & flaps, lapbook cover pages, and clipart for creating a simple lapbook. Included in this pdf are sample pages of the following:

All Turtles! A Fun Study! - All Owls! A Fun Study! - All Apples! A Fun Study! - All Chocolate! A Fun Study! - All Christmas! A Fun Study! - All Deer! A Fun Study! - All Frogs! A Fun Study! - All Snakes! A Fun Study! - All Squash! A Fun Study! - All Sunflowers! A Fun Study! - All Turkeys! A Fun Study! - All Whales! A Fun Study! - All Winter! A Fun Study! - All Wolves! A Fun Study! - American Lobsters! A Fun Study! - Elephants! A Fun Study! - Knights & Armor! A Fun Study! - Motorcycles! A Fun Study! - Thanksgiving Dinner! A Fun Study!

SAMPLE The Fifty States Copywork

These sample pages are just a few taken from the first volume of "The Fifty States Copywork & Fun" by homeschool bits. This sample unit only contains Arkansas and California. The full version of the unit has three more states included. There are currently FIVE volumes with a total of 398 pages. If you decided that you would like to purchase this series of units, you can buy the five-volume. The last five volumes will be available over the next few months. This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming. Copy amazing facts and information, do a few fun activities, and visit website links to learn more about the fifty states. In "The Fifty States Copywork & Fun!" you can copy & learn a little bit about the following:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri

FREE Copywork & Fun Samples!

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SAMPLE Human Body Copywork & Fun!

These 40 sample pages are just a few taken from each volume of "Human Body Copywork & Fun" by homeschool bits. There are THREE volumes with a total of 242 pages. This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming. Copy amazing facts and information, do a few fun activities, and visit website links to learn more about the human body. In Human Body Copywork & Fun! you can copy & learn a little bit about the following:

skeleton, joints, muscles, brain, heart, lungs, sight - eyes, hearing - ears, taste - tongue, smell - nose, touch -skin, stomach, intestines, cells, body systems, circulatory, respiratory, immune, skeletal, excretory, urinary, muscular, endocrine, digestive, nervous, reproductive

If you decided that you would like to purchase this series of units, you can find the three-volume bundle HERE.

SAMPLE America Copywork

These sample pages are just a few taken from each volume of "America's Monuments, Symbols, & National Parks Copywork & Fun" by homeschool bits. There are FIVE volumes with a total of 395 pages. This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming. Copy & learn a little bit about 25 different monuments, symbols, or national parks including the following:

The Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, The Bald Eagle, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The United States Flag, The Liberty Bell, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Grand Canyon National Park, Uncle Sam, The White House, Arlington National Cemetery, Independence Hall, National Flower - Rose, U.S. Capitol, Yosemite National Park, World War II Memorial, The Great Seal, Supreme Court, Acadia National Park, Valley Forge National Historic Park, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, The Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Saratoga National Historical Park

If you decided that you would like to purchase this series of units, you can find the five-volume bundle HERE.

Christmas Fun Study...

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***This is a revised edition of the 2009 unit All Christmas! A Fun Study! If you purchased the previous edition, you will receive this revised unit free of charge in an email.***

This unit leans more towards the secular events of Christmas. This unit is suggested for grades K-3 but is very flexible for lower & higher grades. All Christmas! A Fun Study! is intended to be read by the parent/teacher. It is a lesson that speaks directly to the child. It was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson, while learning about Christmas. Some of the topics covered include a little of each:

information and activities about the Christmas holiday, Christmas symbols, the Christmas tree, varieties of trees, decorating the tree, Santa Claus, gifts, being thankful, family & friends, Christmas dinner, reindeer, poinsettia, animal crackers (yep, animal crackers!), and more.

Also included are word searches, mazes, comprehension worksheets, coloring pages, facts cards, game cards, and lapbook folds and flaps for creating a simple lapbook.

Click HERE to preview on Currclick.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Poem Cards

2010-11-11T05:40:00.001-06:00

A simple, fun resource to go along with your Thanksgiving studies. These Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem Mini Cards are geared for lower grades but can be adapted for other grades as well, and almost any teaching style. The beginning contains instructions and a short lesson on what an acrostic poem is. One set of cards includes the letter and word or sentence that makes the acrostic poem. The next set includes blank cards to create your own acrostic poem using the word THANKSGIVING. 19 pages.

Click HERE to preview on Currclick.

A simple, fun resource to go along with your Christmas studies. These Christmas Acrostic Poem Mini Cards are geared for lower grades but can be adapted for other grades as well, and almost any teaching style. The beginning contains instructions and a short lesson on what an acrostic poem is. One set of cards includes the letter and word or sentence that makes the acrostic poem. The next set includes blank cards to create your own acrostic poem using the word CHRISTMAS. 16 pages.

Click HERE to preview on Currclick.

Thanksgiving Day - Holiday Study Series

2010-11-04T06:24:00.002-05:00

Do something different for Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) or any other time of the year! This is a brief, but informative study about Thanksgiving Day.

Click HERE to view it on Currclick.

This is part of the new Holiday Study Series by homeschool bits. You can easily adapt this study to last one day, or several days. Website links will be provided in case you decide to continue on.

Included within this unit are the following: information and fact pages about Thanksgiving Day, illustration/coloring pages, questions worksheet, facts copywork, basic blank copywork page with photo/illustration, 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. 18 pages.

The Holiday Study Series should be fun, interesting, and a change from the usual for your child/student. It 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!

Bat & Spider Freebies!

2010-10-29T06:26:00.000-05:00

CLICK HERE FOR BAT! MINI HELPER... FREE!

CLICK HERE FOR SPIDER! MINI HELPER... FREE!

Facts about the only mammals able to fly... and the arachnid that you're usually never more than 10 feet away from!

Economics Grdes 5 & Up - Volume 2

2010-10-29T06:21:00.000-05:00

"Economics - Grades 5 & Up" will be released one at a time, in volumes. This is volume 2. It is being done this way to help keep the cost low for each volume.

Economics - Grades 5 & Up

Very flexible for lower or higher grade levels.

This unit was created to teach economics concepts in a way that will be fun and not overwhelming. Volume 2 is an introduction to some concepts taught in the later elementary and middle grades. Many of these concepts will be taught in more detail throughout future volumes in this series. Economics Grades 5 & Up has been presented in a way that will appeal to older children.

In this volume:

DIVISION OF LABOR

PRODUCERS & CONSUMERS

INTERDEPENDENCE

SPECIALIZATION

PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES

MARKETS

Economics Grades 5 & Up - Volume 1

2010-10-19T06:42:00.000-05:00

Economics - Grades 5 & Up will be released one at a time, in volumes. This is volume 1. It is being done this way to help keep the cost low for each volume.

Economics - Grades 5 & Up.

Very flexible for lower or higher grade levels.

This unit was created to teach economics concepts in a way that will be fun and not overwhelming. Volume 1 is a review of some concepts taught in the elementary grades, but has been presented in a way that will appeal to older children.

In this volume:

NEEDS & WANTS

SCARCITY & CHOICE

GOODS & SERVICES

OPPORTUNITY COST

TRADE & BARTER

MONEY (Medium of Exchange)

How You Teach Science...

2010-10-18T06:04:00.001-05:00

This week marks the 131st anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb...

AND...

Currclick is having a blog hop and giveaway! Everyone who submits a related post will be entered. If you don't want to write a blog post but still want to be entered, just leave a comment on their blog.

Thomas Edison was a brilliant scientist, inventor, and businessman. Do you have a budding scientist living in your house who would gladly take apart a light bulb (or a computer or TV) to see how it works? Do you enjoy teaching this sometimes messy subject? Do you use a curriculum or just learn science through everyday experiments? Blog about this, then drop by the Currclick blog, leave a comment or a link to your blog post.

:-)

I have three boys and three girls. I would have to say that my three boys DO like taking apart anything. My oldest boy sometimes takes things apart to study how it was made, then he makes his own out of things he finds around the house. He's made his own crossbows, catapults, etc. If a game controller breaks, he takes it apart and fixes it. I find it pretty amazing since he was never taught to do it, and it is quite a tedious process.

When I teach science, I always try to include a project of some kind. We've made cells out of clay, paperclips, cotton, and other household items. We've made catapults, compasses, rainbows, clouds in a jar, and some of the other typical home science experiments. Although, there are times when we just do a few worksheets relating to science, or watch a video. Almost all life science didn't have to be 'taught' to my children. We live in the country, and life science seems to be everywhere here. We grow a huge vegetable garden every year, along with hunting, fishing, etc.

I teach science as we go. Right now, we don't use any one curriculum. In the past, I've tried almost every science curriculum out there. Most were pretty good, but we soon grew tired of it, and would move on to something else. That's ok though. In the process of switching curriculum, there was still learning going on.

Don't forget to stop by Currclick's blog, and give some of your thoughts on how you teach science. You might win one of the great prizes they are offering!

:-)

Timeline Add-Ons: Wars

2010-10-14T06:21:00.001-05:00

Timeline Add-Ons: Wars

Click HERE to see the full preview on Currclick.

I hope you enjoy Timeline Add-Ons: Wars. It can be used by itself, or along with our My History Timeline Journal - Volume 1. This add-on includes 90 wars, starting with The Trojan War, Troy (1194 BC - 1184 BC) to the Iraq War (2003)

Instructions for History Timeline...

2010-10-14T06:16:00.000-05:00

We now have a set of instructions for putting together My History Timeline Journal Volume 1 by homeschool bits.

You can get the instructions free of charge HERE on Currclick!

October Daily Assignments Freebie!

2010-10-14T06:08:00.002-05:00

A homeschool bits Freebie!

October Daily Assignments - Mini Helper

I hope you enjoy this October Daily Assignments Mini Helper. I use these assignment sheets to give my children a starting point each day. I attach them with a paper clip to their notebook or folder.

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 4

2010-10-07T19:37:00.000-05:00

Click HERE to preview this unit on Currclick.

In The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 4 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states.

These are the five included in this unit:

Kansas

Kentucky
Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 82 pages.

Zappos

2010-10-05T06:34:00.001-05:00

This is way off topic, nothing to do with homeschool... but... I can't help it. :-)

I found a place called Zappos.com last month. This place just amazes me. They carry some very expensive brands, and a ton of stuff that I personally would never buy. But, they carry a bunch of stuff I would buy... and they carry Levis. We don't have any stores in our town that carry the Levis brand, so until now, hubby has been settling for jeans from Walmart. At Zappos, I can order his Levis for $34.99. That's it. There's NO shipping charges, no other additional charges, and THEY SHIP OVERNIGHT! I receive my package the next day. I've placed several orders, and the package arrived the next day, every time. I haven't had to return anything, but they also provide a FREE return label the minute you place your order, just in case. You also have 365 days to return any item!?!? Geez.

I will absolutely be shopping for Christmas and birthdays on Zappos.com. I love knowing what my cost will be, without having to calculate additional charges. The whole shopping experience on this website is easy & fun. This company deserves more praise than I can give them. If you get a chance, check them out! :-)

(Oh, and they don't just sell clothing... there's housewares, gifts, sporting goods, etc too!)

(They even accept Paypal.)

:-)

The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 3

2010-09-30T06:22:00.002-05:00

In "The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 3" you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states. These are the five included in this unit:

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 78 pages.

Click HERE to view ths unit on Currclick.

Talk Like a Pirate Day!

2010-09-15T11:24:00.002-05:00

Beginning this Friday, September 17th and running through September 22nd, Currclick be celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day! You will discover fantastic SALES on tons of pirate resources. You will be able to embark on a grand adventure as you search for 20 hidden treasure chests, containing all sorts of fantastic and TOTALLLY FREE eBooks! Don't forget to visit Currclick this Friday!

Click the banner this Friday...

2010-09-10T06:38:00.001-05:00

Just a quick not to say...

If you are on facebook or twitter, you can follow me at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/homeschool-bits/126476610697582

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I'll be posting about upcoming units and freebies too ;-)

THANKS!

Some of our Language Arts & Reading...

2010-09-09T15:37:00.004-05:00

This is a continuation of my previous post...

For reading, we're still using Headsprout for my 7 & 8 year old from last year. The program is pretty expensive, but they do offer payment plans, so I was able to do it. We are a little more than half way through the program, and my son is reading at what would be his second-third grade level. :o) Before starting Headsprout, he was behind in reading (due to lack on my part, not his.) I really think it has worked so well, that he doesn't even need the program anymore, but he likes it, so we'll keep going. I would recommend Headsprout to anyone that can afford to go through the program. They provide everything you need, along with a very detailed progress record. My kids love the small reader books that are included, along with a wall chart and stickers.

A friend of mine told me about THESE free language arts Literacy Place resources by Scholastic. I wanted to pass it on to anyone who might be struggling to come up with some decent worksheets for LA. The “Skill Builder Black Line Masters” for grades 1-6 are just terrific! These seem to be pdf files that go along with something else, but I’ve been using them stand-alone with my kids for three weeks now, and everything is moving along smoothly. Here are some screen shots of the 3rd and 4th grade pages. :o)

When I have some extra time, I will post some more pics, and write some more posts about what we are using, projects we are doing, and so on. Thanks for reading!

Some of our Math, Science, and History...

2010-09-08T07:39:00.003-05:00

I decided to dedicate my extra time to this blog only. So, if you already read some of this on my other blogs, I apologize.

I thought I'd write a little about what we are using this year for math, science, and history for school. Somehow, I managed to slip away from the schedule I had planned since our first day of this school year (August 9th.) Last week was a little hectic, and then Labor Day this week has sort of set things off to the side. But, that's ok. We'll be back on track soon. We started our school year off really great. I recently changed a few things up. I wanted to try MEP math this year. We used it for the first couple of weeks, but yesterday, I decided we would go back to Advantage Math workbooks. They worked really well last year. We'll still use MEP on the side, but for now, the Advantage Math seems to be working better. I purchased them on Currclick HERE. I have them printed, hole-punched, and placed into a prong-style folder.

These are the MEP books that we had started, and will continue to work in about once a week. I bound the student workbooks with my comb binding machine. It was a cheap one (about $35) but works great. The one I bought is no longer available, but it’s similar to THIS one on Amazon.

These are a few of the student workbooks:

For science, we are absolutely enjoying a free curriculum called MSNucleus, along with various science unit studies that I create or purchase on Currclick. A friend of mine insisted I try the curriculum. She bothered me the entire summer about it. (She’s extremely persistent!) I finally decided to give it a try. The printable student workbooks and teacher guides are a little hard to find on the MSNucleus site, but once I found them, I was able to print this curriculum and teach it with ease. Once a topic is chosen, there’s a little section that says “Printable version and workbooks can be downloaded by clicking here.” That section brings up all the printable stuff. :-) We started with the “Applied Science.” I like this because it’s really touching on a lot of measuring, weight, math stuff, etc, along with lots of easy science experiments. There is a pre, lab, and post for each lesson. It’s very well organized. Most of the materials I already had around my house, and the rest I ordered from a place called Online Science Mall on eBay. What I really like about this place, is that they offered a plastic version of almost everything, which cut costs for me. Instead of spending $10-$15 on glass graduated cylinders, I was able to find plastic ones for a quarter of the cost. This store has them available in both glass and plastic.

Anyway, here are my student notebooks, and my teacher information for the msnucleus curriculum. I'll post more pics as we get further into the curriculum.

About a month ago, I won a gift certificate for $25. I used it to buy “New World Explorers” by Homeschool in the Woods. This is what I’m starting with this year for history. We just finished up the first week, so I don’t have a lot of pics yet, but it has been such a fun unit! Here are a few pics of the binders my kids put together, and also my binder with the information pages, etc.

Parts of a ship, labeled and colored.

The knot tying activity was neat. We used some white rope we had in the shed.

My kids painted the flags, rather than coloring them.

My two younger kids needed something a little more at their level for history, so they are working on “Ancient Civilization History Pockets” by Evan Moor. You can see it on Amazon HERE. Here’s a few pics of what they completed so far.

When I get some extra time, I'll blog about what we're using for language arts, health, etc. Thanks for taking the time to read my post!

2010-09-07T12:29:00.005-05:00

A homeschool bits Freebie!

Timeline Add-Ons: U.S. States - Order and Dates of Statehood

I hope you enjoy Timeline Add-Ons: U.S. States - Order and Dates of Statehood. It can be used by itself, or along with our My History Timeline Journal - Volume 1. If you haven't had a chance to purchase this timeline yet, you can find it HERE on Currclick. This add-on includes the order and dates of statehood for the U.S. States.

You can also purchase the entire bundle, including the free add-ons HERE.

2010-09-05T08:04:00.000-05:00

"The Fifty States Copywork & Fun" will be released one at a time, in volumes. This is volume 2. It is being done this way to help keep the cost low for each volume.

Click HERE to check it out on Currclick.

In The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 2 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states. These are the five included in this unit:

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 80 pages.

Pirate Mini Card Bundle!

2010-08-29T09:26:00.000-05:00

September 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day!

These are simple, fun resources to go along with your pirate studies. These Pirate Vocabulary Mini Cards, and Talk Like a Pirate Mini Cards could be the beginning of many other exciting lessons. The cards can be adapted for all ages, and almost any teaching style. One set of cards includes the pirate vocabulary word or saying and definition. The next set includes just the pirate vocabulary word saying, and the last set has only the definition. Play a matching game, or make up your own game. This bundle has a total of 47 pages.

Click HERE to view this bundle on Currclick!

HomeschoolBlogger.com

2010-08-19T19:00:00.002-05:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I started up another little blog on Homeschool Blogger. I posted about some of the resources we're using for our 2010-2011 school year, along with some pics. If you're on HSB, please come by and add me as a friend! I'm new and just starting out over there, so I'll get some more posts up once I get use to it.

I'm NOT leaving this website, and it will still be updated!!! I just wanted to poke around a little over there too.

(I guess it's the nosey-have to see what everyone else is up to-homeschool mom in me ;-)

http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolbits/

The Fifity States Copywork & Fun!

2010-08-15T07:55:00.001-05:00

"The Fifty States Copywork & Fun" will be released one at a time, in volumes. This is volume 1. It is being done this way to help keep the cost low for each volume...

In The Fifty States Copywork & Fun! Volume 1 you can copy & learn a little bit about five different states. These are the five included in this unit:

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

This is much more than just a copywork unit!

This copywork was created to be simple, fun, and not overwhelming.These could be used to start off the school day, or to fill the time while the parent/teacher is busy with something else.

Print, DN Manuscript, and Cursive pages included. Suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. 78 pages.

Observing: A Bird's Nest

2010-08-04T05:36:00.008-05:00

New Observing Series!

Observing: A Bird's Nest

Nesting season has ended in many areas. If you have found an empty nest, it will be a great object to highlight this unit. If you don't have an empty nest, don't worry about it... this lesson will walk your child through the steps to make their own nest!

This unit is part of the Observing Series by homeschool bits. The Observing Series will contain information, facts, photos, how to observe, projects, and activities. This unit is suggested for grades K-3 but is very flexible for higher grades.

From floating platform nests to nests in the grass, observe these structures used to lay eggs and rear young.

Learn the following:

- why different species of birds build different types of nests

- what the purpose of a nest is

- when birds start to build their nest

- the five major types of bird nests

- how to make an edible bird's nest

- what materials a bird uses to build its nest

- how to offer nesting materials for birds

- how to observe a bird's nest

- how to build your own bird's nest

- and more!

A Great History Resource...

2010-07-28T19:28:00.002-05:00

I am so excited because today I received my "New World Explorers" CD from Homeschool in the Woods! I'll be using this for the first couple months of our new school year. School starts here for public schools on August 9th. I decided this year that I sort of like that schedule, so we'll start and end when public school does, even though it never really 'ends' for us.

Just in case anyone out there has wondered about it in the past as I have, I wanted to say that this history resource appears to be excellent! "New World Explorers" is the first in a series called Time Travelers. I decided to start with the first, and if all goes well then I will purchase the rest of the series (I am generally cautious about where and what I spend my money on.)

I was surprised to find out that the CD came in a nice illustrated hard case, along with a bookmark, and a small catalog describing other resources from Homechool in the Woods. The CD loaded right up on my pc, and all the needed resources are available in pdf format. I did find it a little annoying that each lesson and project are in their own pdf, but now that I think about it, this will likely be to my advantage as we finish each lesson and move on to the next. I am planning to print out the whole thing to put into our binders, so I guess it really doesn't matter. The illustrations and maps throughout are gorgeous! All of the answer keys are included for me. I absolutely LOVE the pre-made lesson plan that is included. This will save me a whole lot of time!

I am sorry for all the rambling, but I just wanted to brag on this because I feel like it's one of the most worthwhile purchases I've made this year!

You can visit the website links above if you're interested. They have lots of great pics showing the projects, activities, lessons, and what these studies look like when placed in a binder.

If you are interested is seeing a pdf sample of this one, I grabbed the link: http://homeschoolinthewoods.com/HTTA/TTS/HTTA-NWE-Sampler.pdf

And finally, I'll stop writing this post and end with a couple pics of what I received in the mail today. :o)

Leafy & Weedy Sea Dragons

2010-07-28T10:38:00.000-05:00

Leafy Sea Dragon - Two Day Study Series

Weedy Sea Dragon - Two Day Study Series

Don't forget to check out our special BUNDLE if you plan on buying both units!

2010-07-28T10:30:00.000-05:00

Timeline Add-Ons: Vikings

by homeschool bits

Click HERE to view this on Currclick.

I hope you enjoy Timeline Add-Ons: Vikings. It can be used by itself, or along with our My History Timeline Journal - Volume 1. If you haven't had a chance to purchase this timeline yet, you can find it HERE on Currclick. This add-on includes some of the major events in Viking history from the years 700 AD - 1100 AD.

... and also a freebie!

August Daily Assignments - Mini Helper

Click HERE to get it on Currclick!

A Big Teaching Bundle!

2010-07-22T10:27:00.000-05:00

If you are teaching about animals this year, or just want some interesting units to fill in the gaps, I wanted to send out a reminder about "A Fun Study! Nine Creatures Bundle" by homeschool bits. Over 400 pages!

Nine units total!

These units contain lots of interesting facts and information, and could be used with your Science & even Language Arts subjects! (reading and writing)

Over 400 pages that cover some basics of the following creatures:

FROGS

ELEPHANTS

WHALES

OWLS

WOLVES

SNAKES

TURKEYS

LOBSTERS

DEER

Freebie! Weekly Schedule - Mini Helper

2010-07-21T06:27:00.000-05:00

Click HERE to get this mini helper free on Currclick.

I hope you enjoy this Weekly Schedule Mini Helper. It contains three different variations...

A blank schedule, another with some main subjects filled in, and one with some suggestions for Friday.

Included on the schedule is a grading and points chart for easy access.

What Did You Say? #5 Now Available!

2010-07-21T06:22:00.000-05:00

Click HERE to view this lesson on Currclick.

This is a fun mini lesson teaching five different sayings and phrases and their meanings, along with some simple writing prompts, copywork, and handwriting sections.

This mini lesson is suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for higher grades. What Did You Say? A Fun Mini Lesson! #5 is intended to be read by the parent/teacher. It is a lesson that speaks directly to the child. It was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson, while learning about five 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.

We will be creating more sayings and phrases mini lessons in the future. These make a great quick lesson to start off the school day!

... AND A BOOKMARKS FREEBIE!

Click HERE to get this freebie on Currclick.

Motorcycles Now Available!

2010-07-14T06:24:00.000-05:00

Come Check out... Motorcycles! A Fun Study!

This unit is suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible higher grades. Younger children can do coloring pages, mazes, lapbook, and some copywork while learning about the topic. Motorcycles! A Fun Study! is a lesson that speaks directly to the child. It was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson, while learning about motorcycles. Some of the topics covered include a little of each:

motorcycle history, people in motorcycle history, different types of motorcycles, safety, accessories & gear, mortorcycle parts, and much more

Also included are fact and information pages, diagrams, copywork, videos, coloring pages, two quizzes, motorcycle cards, suggested websites, motorcycle lapbook folds & flaps, lapbook cover pages, and clipart for creating a simple lapbook. Included with the lapbook are the answers to each flap, and optional answer tags that can be used instead of writing the information into each flap. 60 pages.

The lapbook section of this unit does NOT have to be created to benefit from this study! This unit has plenty of other information, facts, and activities.

Looking Back... Our First Lapbook

2010-07-12T06:05:00.003-05:00

Over the years, I have included tons of lapbooks and other activities into our homeschool. My kids always find them to be so exciting, and I think they will continue to enjoy them in the upcoming years. I am using my "Looking Back" posts to share on this blog some of these older activities that we completed.

In March of 2008, my kids created their first lapbook. This was new to me so I decided to start with a basic one. I gathered up some resources online and added them to some I already had. We had been studying all of the states, one at a time, so I decided our first Lapbook would be about the United States in general. We included a labeled U.S. map, a population map, a size map, national motto, along with national bird, flower, presidents, White House, national seal, U.S. holidays, and some native animals. Also a few mini books with the pledge of allegiance, and one about the history of United States coins. There were some other things that I can't remember right now. Also, some of the other children added some different things to theirs. Everyone made one of these. (even my 4 year old, but she made hers very basic... map, flag, animals, Statue of Liberty, and Pledge of Allegiance :) One of my girls worked the hardest at this and I have to say it came out pretty good, especially for a first. She also included a stock card stamp display. She took a few U.S. stamps from her collection and added those. Here are a few pics of her work on that lapbook.

I am sorry that I am not able to give credit as to where or which publisher we got the resources from. At the time, I was new to using the internet for homeschool, and I didn't really pay attention, I grabbed whatever I could find all over the internet.

The Guitar - Instrument Study Series

2010-07-09T06:24:00.000-05:00

The Guitar - Instrument Study Series

Now available HERE on Currclick!

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2010-07-03T10:56:00.003-05:00

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Kids and Cell Phones...

2010-07-03T07:22:00.004-05:00

The subject of kids with cell phones came up in a forum that I visit on a regular basis. I thought I would put a copy of my post here too. I often see this topic come up with homeschooling families. I've heard a lot of criticisms like "Young children have no business having a cell phone" and so on...

This is my reason of why I think all kids should have a cell phone, of course IF the parents can afford it. Some families just can't afford it, and there is nothing wrong with that either, or if you just feel that your child isn't responsible enough for a cell phone yet. Here's a copy of my post...

We are very 'techie' too. I have 6 children, ages 7-13 and all of them have a cell phone! The phones are all prepaid phones that end up costing me about $20 a month for all 6 phones combined, occasionally it goes about $40. One day, about 3 years ago, we were at a county fair and my youngest son wandered away from us. I know, it sounds horrible, but I would have NEVER thought I could let such a thing happen, Of course, my immediate reaction was panic. My heart dropped and I felt one of those feelings of a mistake made that you can never take back. We did find him about 5 minutes later but it felt like hours. Anyway, shortly after that I made a decision that all of my kids would have a cell phone on them when we leave the house. My now-7 year old (youngest daughter) knows how to use her phone, she takes care of it, totally enjoys being able to take 'pictures' with the camera part where I then transfer them to my pcfor keeps. The minutes last her several months. The only people I have programed in her phone are me, dad, and all her brothers and sisters. She uses it to call dad occasionally at work to ask a question, and sometimes plays around and sends us text messages. But, the minutes still seem to last a long time. We use Tracfone, which at one time had a pretty bad reputation, but they are really good now. I pay $20 for 120 minutes and 3 text messages counts as a minute. The homescreen of the phone shows how many minutes are left at all times, (which I think actually helped my daughter tremendously with her adding and subtracting!) We purchased the "double minutes for life" phones that only cost about $5 more when you initially buy the phone. All of my kids keep track of their minutes. My oldest daughter uses the most, but she is still careful because she knows when her minutes run out, she might have to wait a couple days (until Friday, payday) for the refill. Also, if she wants to call a friend and chat, she will sometimes use my cell because it is unlimited talk and text. Anyway with that said, in my opinion, I think kids are actually the ones that need a cell phone more than adults. If an adult gets lost or stranded, we can find a way... with a young child that could be a really bad situation. Just my 2 cents.

What's your opinion on the topic? Do you have a different view on why a child should or shouldn't have a cell phone? I'd love to here some output on this. :-)

Independence Day Now Available!

2010-06-29T05:49:00.003-05:00

Independence Day - Holiday Study Series

by homeschool bits

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and also...

July Daily Assignments - Mini Helper

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Grandma Moses Picture Activity Cards

2010-06-20T16:50:00.004-05:00

I always have a hard time finding good resources for "artists"... so I am very excited to see these newly released picture activity cards! They are AMAZING and inexpensive. This is the same publisher that has the Van Gogh activity cards I got awhile back. We'll be using these for the new 2010-2011 school year for sure. :-)

Gulf Oil Spill Now Available!

2010-06-17T11:43:00.001-05:00

Gulf Oil Spill (Deepwater Horizon)

A Mini Study!

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This unit is current as of: June 15th, 2010

I created this as a 'mini study' because it speaks of a current event, so it really isn't 'complete' like a full unit study that would actually have an ending.

Has your child been asking more questions about the recent oil spill than you have time to answer? I hope you find this mini study to be very useful during this time. I put this unit together to try and give my children more understanding about what is going on. I pushed "politics" aside and focused on how this happened, what is being done, what is going on, and what the outcome could be. This unit was created to be easy to understand, and not overwhelming. Grades K-5, but very flexible depending on how it is used.

Included are the following: information pages, maps, photos, suggested website links, creature cards along with explanations of how the oil spill will affect them, coloring pages, lapbook cover page and folds & flaps for creating a simple lapbook. At the end of the unit, there is an optional quiz that can be used if you decide not to do the lapbook. 22 pages.

Father's Day Now Available!

2010-06-17T11:38:00.001-05:00

Father's Day - Holiday Study Series

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Sunflowers Now Available!

2010-06-17T11:35:00.000-05:00

All Sunflowers! A Fun Study!

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This unit is suggested for grades K-5 but is very flexible for lower & higher grades. All Sunflowers! A Fun Study! is intended to be read by the parent/teacher. It is a lesson that speaks directly to the child. It was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson, while learning about turtles. Some of the topics covered include a little of each:

uses of sunflowers, scientific name of sunflower, inflorescence, florets, heliotropism, sunflower seed or kernel? and more...

Also included are fact and information pages, comprehension questions, diagrams, coloring pages, sunflower facts copywork, suggested websites, sunflower lapbook folds & flaps, lapbook cover pages, and clipart for creating a simple lapbook. 38 pages.

Flag Day Mini Helper

2010-06-14T06:06:00.000-05:00

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Flag Day Mini Helper

A homeschool bits Freebie!

Flag Day is June 14th! I hope you enjoy this Flag Day Mini Helper. Included are some blank writing pages, lapbook or notebook flaps, extra clip art, and suggested websites to learn about Flag Day. This would be a great resource to go along with our Flag Day - Holiday Study Series.

Flag Day - Holiday Study Series Now Available!

2010-06-12T12:59:00.004-05:00

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Do something different for Flag Day (June 14th) or any other time of the year! This is a brief, but informative study about Flag Day.

This is part of the new Holiday Study Series by homeschool bits. You can easily adapt this study to last one day, or several days. Website links will be provided in case you decide to continue on.

Included within this unit are the following: information and fact page about Flag Day, illustration/coloring page, questions worksheet, basic blank copywork page with photo/illustration, suggested vocabulary words including definitions, blank vocabulary cards, vocabulary word search, diagrams of what the colors of the flag mean, 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. 15 pages.

Here are just a few:The Holiday Study Series should be fun, interesting, and a change from the usual for your child/student. It could be used many ways.

- 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!

Instrument Study Series Now Available!

2010-06-12T12:54:00.001-05:00

Instrument Study Series by homeschool bits...

The Banjo & The Piano

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Click HERE to see the piano unit on Currclick.

Learn a little about the history, anatomy, and more of these instruments!

These units are suggested for grades 2-5 but are very flexible for lower & higher grades. This is part of the Instrument Study Series by homeschool bits. Each of these are informational studies, along with a simple, but optional lapbook, coloring pages, diagrams, and suggested websites. You do not have to create the lapbook to benefit from these units. 20 pages.

Many more instrument studies to come in this series!

Timeline Add-Ons: American Music Now Available!

2010-06-12T12:43:00.002-05:00

A homeschool bits Freebie!

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I hope you enjoy Timeline Add-Ons: American Music. It can be used by itself, or along with our My History Timeline Journal - Volume 1. If you haven't had a chance to purchase this timeline yet, you can find it HERE on Currclick. This add-on includes some American music history from the years 1640 to present.