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Wow! This is a sweet resource if you are learning about the periodic table right now. This Dynamic and Interactive Periodic table includes all the elements and so much information about them. The really cool thing about it is that you can click each element or hover over it and it will give you more information about each element. It would be a great resource for Chemistry class!
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I am so excited to have found this GREAT site for expanding on those biology studies! The Biology Corner is a one stop shop with tons of great resources for biology. You can view dissections and learn all about different topics from Biology level one up to AP Biology. There is also a section for Physics.
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One of the nice things about homeschooling is that you never have to stop learning! There are always different things we can do as we go about our daily lives that take advantage of real life learning opportunities. Vacation is no exception. In fact, the beach is a fabulous place to continue that education. The possibilities are endless! Here are a few different ways you can keep on learning during your beach vacation!
Hello Ocean Lapbook from HomeschoolShare
Ocean Lapbook Printables from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool
and another Ocean Lapbook from Layers of Learning
Whales & Dolphins Lapbook from 1 Plus 1 plus 1 equals 1
Science in Seconds at the Beach: Exciting Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less
Sandcastles Made Simple (Step-By-Step)
Sea Shells, Crabs, and Sea Stars: Take Along Guide
What Lives in a Shell? (Let’s Read and Find out Science)
Florida Seashells: A Beachcomber’s Guide
Smithsonian Handbook: Birds of Florida
Florida’s Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber
Take a look at this free Beach Nature Study for some ideas!
There are so many different art projects you can do at the beach. Try to plan a few different ones during your trip. You can even let the kiddos make them outside for a cool experience!
Footprints in the Sand Beach Canvas
Head out to the beach early in the morning to have a nicer selection of seashells. You can learn lots of technical information about starting a seashell collection here on ConchologistsOfAmerica.org. You can also complete this DIY.org challenge – Start a Seashell Collection.
Pull out some scratch paper and a pencil to draw out a sketch of your sandcastle plan. Then head out to the beach to get started on your masterpiece.
– Learn about tides before you go. Here is a great resource for learning about the ocean’s tides! Also check out this free resource for learning about waves and tides.
– Once you arrive have the kids keep a chart and journal of the tides twice a day during their trip. Try to document the times of high tide and low tide as often as you can. Have them draw pictures of their observations.
Hands on learning is a fabulous way to involve younger ones in the educational activities. You can make a really fun sensory bin made from materials you can find at the beach. Check out these ideas for creating your own! Beach Sensory Bin by Here Come The Girls Blog
Beach Themed Sensory Box by Buggy and Buddy
Fishing, Educational? Yes! There are so many things that can be learned while fishing whether in fresh or saltwater. Make it educational by learning about the differences between fresh and saltwater, Study the different types of fish you could catch. Learn more about the fish you do catch. If you are deep sea fishing you can learn more about the deep ocean. Also, cleaning and cooking your catch is an educational experience all on it’s own!
Kite Flying can lead to many different educational discussions. Check out all the Free Kite Flying Learning resources you can find here.
Those are just a few of the ways you can make your beach trip educational. Remember though, in the midst of all the learning, be sure to take some time to relax and just enjoy the view!
Do your kiddos enjoy reading mystery books? If so, then they will love the Boxcar Children series! I loved reading it as a child, and my children have really enjoyed it as well. In case you want to add it to your studies, I found this GREAT Boxcar Children Unit Study from Frugal Homeschooling Mom to go along with it.
You’ll find field trip ideas, video links, author information, printables, and more to go with The Boxcar Children! Don’t miss all the Free Homeschool Language Arts resources on How To Homeschool for Free!
“She was in a class by herself. It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both.” – E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web
Anyone recognize that famous quote? It’s from one of my favorite childhood classics – Charlotte’s Web! Charlotte’s Web is such a beautiful story of friendship which would go wonderfully as a read-aloud in your homeschool. I also found this really great FREE Charlotte’s Web Unit Study to go along with reading the book. Head over HERE to check it out.
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Do you have students preparing to take the ACT and SAT test soon? You can help calm their nerves by letting them take these FREE ACT and SAT Practice test from Math Planet. They are online, and will be graded right away. You will also find online math review tests if you need those.
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The ability to spell properly is a very important skill for our kiddos to learn. A great way to add free spelling lessons to your homeschool is to use these FREE Spelling & Vocabulary lessons from AAASpell. They have several great features that will help your student with their spelling including the following:
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Poetry is such a fun and interesting but often overlooked type of literature. If you are looking to add a poetry study to your homeschool you will definitely want to take a look at these FREE Poetry Lessons from Poets.org. You will find lesson plans for Elementary students all the way to High Schoolers. They have poetry lessons from many famous poets such at Walt Whitman and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow! Another really cool feature of the site is the Poetry in the Classroom Calendar where you can find poetry themes and suggested poems for each month of the year.
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Are you looking for extra help in teaching math to your students? Math A+Tube has compiled tons of free videos which are subject based. You just go to the subject in which you want to dig deeper and watch the videos. There are also free worksheets you can print to practice the concepts. You will find resources for concepts such as addition, subtraction, measurements all the way up to Pre-Algebra and Algebra. This would be a great resource to bookmark for future reference on those days whey they are just not getting it.
Head over here to check it out. Also, don’t forget to take a look at all the Free Homeschool Math resources on How to Homeschool for Free!
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2nd marks a really fun day in educational circles. Everyone enjoys a good Dr. Seuss book every now and then. Dr. Seuss has been inspiring families for many years now and certainly will for years to come. Are you planning some fun educational freebies for Dr. Sueuss’ Birthday, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss Day?
If so, check out all these fun educational freebies we found.
One Fish, Two Fish Preschool Printables
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Handprint Craft
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Craft
Free Dr. Seuss Middle School Fun Pack
Measuring with One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Free Dr. Seuss Inspired Tot/Pre-K Pack
Free Dr. Seuss Short Vowel Printable
Free Seuss Games and Activities at Seussville
Free Dr. Seuss Quotes Copywork
6 Dr. Seuss Inspired Math Activities
Free Dr. Seuss Printable Bookmarks
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Counting Curls Craft
Oh, the Places You’ll Go Craft and Mini Book
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