Friday, August 23, 2013

Volcanoes & Earthquakes

Volcanoes - 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 vocanoes, illustration/coloring pages, questions worksheet, basic blank copywork page with photo/illustration, labeled diagrams (color, black & white), 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. 31 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!


Earthquakes - 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 earthquakes, illustration/coloring pages, questions worksheet, basic blank copywork page with photo/illustration, labeled diagrams (color, black & white), 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. 31 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!

Thursday, August 22, 2013

My Free Product - Lysol Power & Free

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Weekly Logs & Lists - Speedy Packet 2

Weekly Logs & Lists - Speedy Packet 2
 
 
An all new set of logs & list! Add variety to your "Weekly Logs & Lists - Speedy Packet 1" or use this set by itself! 60 pages.
 
These logs and lists are intended to simply help organize your school year. You can choose the black and white or lightly colored copies. All of the logs and lists can be used by either your child/student or the parent/teacher. Included in this 60 page pdf is the following:
 
-Daily subject logs with checkboxes for each day of the week, with the option of a blank log to fill in your own subject. These logs include space for writing in the subject, overview, materials, websites, projects & activities, spelling/vocabulary words, and notes.
 
-A variety of weather logs, with weather graphics or without. -Daily assignment sheets (Monday-Friday) for writing in a special daily assignment.
 
-Subject lists with checkboxes.
 
-Learning lists for each subject and grade level! These include things that should be taught throughout the school year. Check them off as your child/student learns each concept. Grades K-6 lists.
 
-Blank learning lists to fill in as your child/student learns from his or her curriculum, or use them to pre-plan your curriculum.
 
-Animal reports to fill in the name, picture, introduction, background,characteristics, diet, and habitat of an animal. Other varieties of animal report forms to fill in size, weight, and interesting facts learned.
 
-Blank calendar planners to use daily, weekly, or monthly.
 

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Weekly Lists & Logs - Speedy Packet 1

Weekly Lists & Logs - Speedy Packet 1


These logs and lists are intended to simply help organize your school year. You can choose the black and white or lightly colored copies. All of the logs and lists can be used by either your child/student or the parent/teacher. Included in this 60 page pdf is the following:

-Daily subject logs for each day of the week, with the option of a blank log to fill in your own date. These logs include space for writing in the subject, materials, websites, projects, books/pages read, things learned, spelling/vocabulary words, reminders for events and birthdays.

-Unit study log for keeping track of a current unit study. This log includes space for writing in the name of the unit study, the topic, the subject, overview, books read, curriculum resources, spelling/vocabulary words, materials, websites, activities/projects, places visited, notes, and summary.

-Blank and lined assignment sheets (Monday-Friday) for writing in a special daily assignment.

-Weekly vocabulary log (word, definition, sentence, and notes)

-Basic spelling vocabulary words list for grades kindergarten through sixth.

-Enhanced vocabulary words lists for grades kindergarten through sixth. Lists include vocabulary words separated by subjects... english/language arts, math, science, and social studies.

-Reading logs with a place to write the date, title, author, genre, what this book is about, characters, my favorite characters, words to study, number of pages, pages read, and notes.

-Genre or kinds of books list including the meanings of folktale, biography, mystery, poetry, historical fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction or informational.

-Reading log for recording all books read.

-Website log for keeping track of websites, usernames, passwords, subjects, and notes about the website.

-Calendars for 2013 and 2014.


Friday, July 5, 2013

Pay What You Want!!! 12 Unit Studies

We have decided to take part in Currclick's new "Pay What You Want" option! What does this mean??? It means you...

PAY WHAT YOU WANT!!!

We have added 12 unit studies and hope to add hundreds more. Let's see how this goes!

You choose a price from $0.00 up to any amount you wish to pay!

***NOTE: Disregard the prices you see listed (those were our original prices.) When you click into the unit, you will see the PAY WHAT YOU WANT option.***




Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Seashells - Speedy Lapbook

Seashells - Speedy Lapbook
 
 
This speedy lapbook is not overwhelming and can usually be completed in one day!
 
Elementary grade level.
 
The seashell serves as the outer covering and protection for sea animals in a group known as mollusks.
 
Learn some basics about seashells and complete a simple lapbook. Links to supporting online activities are also included.
 
- Helpful lapbooking links
- Example lapbook photos
- Twelve page mini information booklet
- Lapbook cover page
- A total of 10 additions/foldables to add to your speedy lapbook
- Answer Key
 

Monday, June 24, 2013

Seashells! A Fun Study!

Seashells! A Fun Study!


This unit is very flexible for lower & higher grades. Seashells! A Fun Study! was created to be fun and not overwhelming. The child will feel involved in the lesson, while learning about this creature.

The seashell serves as the outer covering and protection for sea animals in a group known as mollusks.

Included are fact and information pages, comprehension questions, Q&A worksheets, diagrams, coloring pages, facts copywork, word searches, fact cards, suggested websites, lapbook folds & flaps, lapbook example layout, and lapbook cover pages for creating a simple lapbook. 33 pages.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Elephants - Speedy Lapbook

Elephants - Speedy Lapbook


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

Elementary grade level.

Elephants are the world's largest land animals.

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

Elephants

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