United States Government Unit Study

United States Government Unit Study

This spring, we did a quick United States Government Unit Study, which is something that has piqued our kids’ interest in the last few years (especially with the current political climate and the most recent presidential election). We had already done an American Revolution Unit 

Christian Unschooling: History

Christian Unschooling: History

A Non-Negotiable for Our Family History is, and has always been, a core value in our home, one that trumps grammar rules and math facts. As Christians, I firmly believe in the importance of discipling our kids through God’s big story (creation, the fall, redemption, 

Overnight Field Trip to Historic Davenport Hotel

Overnight Field Trip to Historic Davenport Hotel

Baby Sis: “Why would a hotel like this be built when a war was happening?” Me: “Well, first of all, it was built right at the beginning of the war. And do you remember where World War 1 took place?” Baby Sis: “Ohhh … it 

World War 1 Books for Kids

World War 1 Books for Kids

We are diving into the 20th century in our homeschool, and are currently camped out at The Great War. Here are some great World War 1 books for kids:

American Revolution Unit Study

American Revolution Unit Study

We just wrapped up our American Revolution Unit Study. As the big kids have gotten older, their interest in politics and government has increased. They are curious about how laws are made, the roles of political leaders, why there is so much debate and division 

Middle Ages Field Trip Idea: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Middle Ages Field Trip Idea: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Are you studying the middle ages in your homeschool? Wrap up your learning with a fun middle ages field trip … to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament! They even have downloadable lesson plans that you can use with your kids beforehand.

Ancient Egypt Field Trip Idea: The King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center

Ancient Egypt Field Trip Idea: The King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center

We recently wrapped up our study of Ancient Egypt in our homeschool, so an Ancient Egypt Field Trip was in order!