| Craft Projects |
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 This site lists instructions for six different purse styles using old jeans.
Favecrafts - Jean purse |
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 Free pattern and instructions to make a great purse.
Simplicity Free Jean Purse Pattern |
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 34 designs and instructions for beaded bracelets.
Favecrafts - Beaded Bracelet |
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 This is a fun craft that can be done to scarfs, t shirts, etc.
Tie Dye |
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 An easy way to add fun to a room.
Button Lampshade |
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 Fun ideas and supply list.
Pet Rock |
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 Several projects to choose from. Levels are beginner to advanced. Free information.
Origami Instructions |
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Easy to do - step by step instructions. A free resource.
A god's eye craft |
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Free resource - step by step instructions.
How to make a Chinese noise maker drum |
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 Instructions for several "do it yourself" kites. From simple to complex.
How to make a kite |
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 This is another inexpensive and easy to do craft. My kids love doing it - fantastic pass time and great for fine motor skills.
How to make plastic lace crafts |
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Includes three children and two adults.
American Family of the 1970's Paper Dolls |
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| Drawing Books and Resources |
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This is a free resource with tutorials on how to draw several animals. Use this link for the rabbit, parrot, eagle, horse, and turtle for this unit.
We Draw Animals |
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Free resource for drawing a parakeet.
DragoArt |
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Free resource for drawing a hamster and other animals.
How to Draw Animals |
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Free resource for drawing a hermit crab.
Safari Books Online |
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 An excellent and affordable resource - so much fun to draw these things for school or on a rainy day.
Draw 50 Airplanes, Aircraft and Spacecraft |
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 Book five includes a picture of a covered wagon. *This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now Book 5 |
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Draw Write Now Book 5 |
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Draw Write Now Book 5 |
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Draw Write Now Book 5 |
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| Coordinating Books and Resources |
| These items would be beneficial if digging deeper into the unit in the areas of science and language arts. |
 Astronomy lapbook and study guide
A Journey Through Learning Lapbooks |
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Recycling Unit Study |
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This incorporates both language arts and science.
Endangered Animals Study |
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 If you have never done this with your kids - it is so much fun!! We did this our first year homeschooling and my kids loved it. We all went to a park and released them when they were ready.
Butterfly hatching and release |
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There are several affordable units on this site.
Chinese New Year Study |
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 A great family activity - to learn sign language together.
Sign Language |
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How to Draw Cartoons for Comic Strips |
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How to Draw Comic Book Superheros Using 5 Easy Shapes |
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Art For Kids - Comic Strips |
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| Field Trips |
| This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please take the time to search your area for places that fit the study and would appeal to your children. The list below indicates field trip suggestions that have web info available. The PDF file lists several other field trips that can be done anywhere in the United States, relate well to the unit and don't require any url links. If you have a suggestion you would like to share, please send me an email. |
Many of these facilities will offer field trips - call ahead to make an apt.
Anywhere in the US - Animal Rehab by state |
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 A local facility will likely give field trip tours. However, they also have events year round. This link shows what is going on and where.
Anywhere in the US - Fish and Wildlife Service |
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 Dunkin Donuts isn't in all 50 states - but any donut shop would taste great! Call ahead - some shops Dunkin or others, may give you a tour.
Anywhere in the US - Dunkin Donuts |
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List of Amusement Parks, Theme Parks and Zoos by state.
Anywhere in the US - Amusement Park |
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 This is an excellent place for a field trip. My kids and I took a baby bunny here that was injured. Call ahead to make an apt.
TN - Walden's Puddle |
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 Family fun for all, big kids, little kids, water slides and more.
PA - Hershey Park |
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A wonderful place to spend a day. Check the website for special events.
CA - Golden Gate Park |
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A fun place to go as a family. Lots to see and do. Check the website for upcoming events.
CA - Ghirardelli Square |
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| Julie Books |
| Variety of Rebecca books by American Girl Publishing |
 Julie set of six readers, required for the Girls of American History curriculum. These books can also be found often at used book stores, your local library, ebay.com and the links below.
Set of Six Julie Books |
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Set of Six Julie Books |
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Set of Six Julie Books |
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Set of Six Julie Books |
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Mini Julie Doll and Book |
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 Not required for the curriculum, but may be fun. A very nice gift. Available from multiple websites - see the links below.
Julie Color and Craft |
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Julie Color and Craft |
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Julie Color and Craft |
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Julie Play Scenes and Paper Dolls |
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Julie Play Scenes and Paper Dolls |
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Ivy Mini Doll and Book |
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 This book is not required for the curriculum. This is an additional reading book, meant for pleasure reading. This book is meant for the 4th-6th grade reading level. **This item is available on multiple sites for different prices - please see the link below.
Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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Julie Mystery Book |
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| Lapbook Templates |
| Lapbooking can be an excellent way for children to use multisensory techniques to further comprehend their reading. |
Free lapbook templates
Homeschool Share |
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Info on lapbooking |
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Additional Info on lapbooking |
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