| Craft Projects |
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 Iron on transfers for a variety of fonts to use for initials or monogram.
Embroidery Project |
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 A nice tutorial on making a quality doll blanket.
Doll Blanket |
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 Mask Templates - There are quite a few options on the web for this. I have listed a few of my favorite ones for you.
Mardi Gras Costume |
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 A great craft for the DIY person. Easy and fun.
Beaded Purse Craft - DIY |
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Beaded Purse Kit |
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 Purse Craft Kits |
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| Drawing Resources |
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 This is one book in a great series. This book includes a guide to draw a paddle wheel steamer boat.
Paddle Wheel Steamer |
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 This is a free resource. Step by step instructions on how to draw a sheep dog.
Sheep Dog Drawing Tutorial |
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 This is a free resource. Step by step instructions on how to draw a parrot - many styles of drawing.
How to Draw a Parrot |
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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 are for the New Orleans area. 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. |
 The oldest Catholic cathedral in the United States.
New Orleans Area - St Louis Cathedral |
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 Rich with history and always some kind of an event to attend. Check event calendar before planning your visit.
New Orleans Area - Jackson Square |
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A museum on the history of New Orleans. Tours and field trips available. Appropriate for all ages.
New Orleans Area - The Historic New Orleans Collection |
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| Additional Information and Resources |
| Directories for past orphanages in the US, and current "children's homes". |
Possible field trip opportunities here. This is not listed in the Field Trip category, as each location will have different rules, and it is possible that not all the buildings still exist. This is a nation wide directory.
Orphanage Directory and History |
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This is the most complete list I have found. I am sure that it is not an exhaustive list however. Possible field trip opportunities here. This is not listed in the Field Trip category, as each location will have different rules, and it is possible that not all the buildings still exist.
World Wide Orphanage and Children's Home Directory |
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| Marie-Grace and Cecile Books |
| Variety of Caroline books by Pleasant Company. |
Cecile Mini Doll and Book |
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 Marie-Grace and Cecile 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 Marie-Grace and Cecile Books |
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 Not required for the curriculum. A very nice gift. Available from multiple websites - see the links below.
Cecile and Marie-Grace Play Scenes and Paper Dolls |
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| Lapbooking and Lapbook Resources |
| Find free information on lapbooking, as well as templates for the American Girl books |
Free lapbook templates.
Homeschool Share |
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Knowledge Box Central Louisiana Lapbook |
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