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Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Science of Energy Unit for Fourth Grade

Energy is a fun, rich topic to explore in Science with fourth graders. We did a lot of hands on explorations, read some books and even went on a field trip to learn more about energy. affiliate links may be included below. Energy Unit 1. 

Finding Round Shapes in Nature with Toddlers

Finding Round Shapes in Nature with Toddlers

Shapes are all around us. Learning through adventure is a HUGE part of my philosophy of educating little ones. My book LITTLE WALKS BIG ADVENTURES is framed around taking ideas, interests, sparks and learning about them through activities and adventures. It has been a while 

Christmas Fourth Grade Homeschool Ideas

Christmas Fourth Grade Homeschool Ideas

Christmas is a magical time of year. I am a bit Christmas obsessed. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays so I never jump ahead, BUT the moment Thanksgiving is over we dive head first into Christmas. Therefore, with homeschooling my Fourth Graders, Christmas is 

Germany Unit for Fourth Grade

Germany Unit for Fourth Grade

Germany is one of the countries that we choose to learn more about this year in our homeschool. Each month we looked more closely at some of the food, cultures, films, traditions, geography and more for different countries and cultures. In an ideal world we 

Germany Unit Ideas

Germany Unit Ideas

Germany is one of the countries we are learning about this year and I am in full planning mode. There are so many amazing resources out there about German food and traditions and history and architecture. Below are Germany Unit ideas for ALL ages. If 

Election Unit Ideas for All Ages

Election Unit Ideas for All Ages

Election season is right around the corner. Whatever your feelings might be about the election, it is a great opportunity to explore government and elections with your kids. Below are a range of ideas for elementary schoolers of all ages. We used many of these 

Apple Farm Field Trip and Learning Activities for Elementary Schoolers

Apple Farm Field Trip and Learning Activities for Elementary Schoolers

Apple picking season is upon us! We headed to nearby Vulcan Apple Farm in Julian CA early in the morning for some homeschool U-Pick awesomeness, Covid style. Apple picking is a yearly expedition for us. We’ve gone every year with our twins since they were 

How to Use An Adventure Journal on Your Next Field Trip

How to Use An Adventure Journal on Your Next Field Trip

Dinosaur skeletons were towering on either side of me as I fast walked through the Natural History Museum trying to keep up with my twins. I was starting to sweat, my shoulder felt like it was going to have a permanent strap mark from the weight 

How to Capture Your Family Travel (or Everyday Adventures) Better

How to Capture Your Family Travel (or Everyday Adventures) Better

Photography is my favorite hobby. I read and write for my job otherwise I’d name those first, but photography is something I do purely for fun. I love taking photos. I love playing with editing photos. I love sharing photos and I love looking back 

Harry Potter Unit Ideas

Harry Potter Unit Ideas

Harry Potter has been an obsession in our house for over a year. My twins hit that golden age where their attention span and interests seemed to align perfectly with the Harry Potter series. Whenever we take a long drive in the car I love