Homeschoolist

www.homeschoolshare.com is a great place where mommy-made FIAR-type unit studies are shared for free.  There are tons of different ones, so you’re sure to find something that will work for your theme.

On the Bookshelf:
Snow is Falling by Franklyn Branley - This book is from my favorite elementary science series, Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science. It discusses the good and bad things about snow and includes a snow activity guide.
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin - This book is the story of a boy who was truly fascinated by snow […]

   
We made this wearable body to go along with the book Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans.  We took a paper grocery bag and cut slits up the sides and a hole for the head.  Then we made all the parts.  The lungs were inflatable and we could “eat” by way of the esophagus and then […]

Here is a simple project your young letter enthusiast will enjoy.

Download the Coconut Tree Template.
Use the template to cut the indicated number of pieces out of construction paper.
Add detail to coconuts and tree trunk, if desired.
Assemble pieces.
Laminate, or cover with contact paper, for durability.
Add a magnet to the back.

Place the completed coconut tree on […]

Instructables:
A simple tutorial shows you how to turn a favorite book into a clock for your child’s room or learning area.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Felt Board - Bring this favorite to life on a felt board, or add a popsicle stick and turn into puppets.
Story Sequencing Cards - Children can sequence this famous story on a table top or as a file folder game.
Caterpillar Crafts - Make caterpillars out of paper, egg cartons, toliet paper rolls, […]

LifeSite:
The Internet auction giant eBay has banned the sale of all teaching manuals for homeschool teachers, reported World Net Daily yesterday, causing widespread concern among members of the homeschool community who rely on the trading centre to obtain necessary materials for home study.
The new policy prohibits the sale of all teacher’s edition textbooks and related […]