Hearth Magic

"Far over the Misty Mountains cold To dungeons deep and caverns old We must away ere break of day, To find our long-forgotten gold" I am so thrilled to share the first set in a series of Family Learning Literature Guides that I am creating. As a busy mom of three I understand how challenging it is to teach to multiple age groups and learning styles. This year as I have homeschooled, I have introduced an approach that brings together learning experiences based upon a common theme. This Unit, insp

“She remembered, as every sensible person does, that you should never never shut yourself up in a wardrobe.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia I am so thrilled to share the third, in a series of Family Learning Literature Guides that I am creating. As a busy mom of three I understand how challenging it is to teach to multiple age groups and learning styles. This year as I have homeschooled, I have introduced an approach that brings together learning experiences based upon a common theme. Th

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” ~L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables As a busy mom of three, I understand how challenging it is to teach to multiple age groups and learning styles. For the past 4 years, our family has created a new way of learning together all based around a magical story. As I have seen the joy and peace increase in our family, because of family style learning, I have desired to share th

Inspired by the book "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon", this book guide invites educators to dive into the world of the story through engaging and gentle recipes, art projects and cultural rabbit trails. This beautifully made book guide includes: 55 pages with: Tips on how to have an engaging and effective book club Crafts and learning activities that can be used as extensions to the book (long term project ideas, like studying silk worms) Ideas for how to bring the story to life as you read

"Over in the meadow in the sand in the sun, lived an old mother turtle and her little turtle one..." Sometimes singing in the home is just a matter of having the words nearby! The more you practice, the more natural it feels to have music in the home. This darling set will help you remember the words and provide a colorful and fun way to connect with your children through story and song. Includes: The lyrics and 10 adorable illustrations that go along with each verse. Print at home on cardstock

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol This Unit, inspired by the world of Charles Dickens, is a one-month long unit study that catches the contagious spirit of A Christmas Carol with its beautiful lessons and focus on the message that giving is the reason for the season. With lessons built around the inspiration and creation of the book, to the stark realities of life for the poor in Victorian England, to the fascinating histo

January's offering includes a lovely nature table card of "The Mitten", the folktale text, paper cut out puppets of the boy, the bear, fox, badger, hedgehog and mouse as well as a paper mitten for them to all fit inside. Also included is a lovely circletime that I put together when I had my own preschool-kindy program- it is tried and true and sure to add some fun and magic to this lovely winter season!

“Fern was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of injustice. As a result, she now has a pig. A small one to be sure, but nevertheless a pig. It just shows what can happen if a person gets out of bed promptly.” ― E.B. White, Charlotte's Web This Unit, inspired by Charlotte's Web, is a one month long curriculum that brings together Language Arts, Handwork, Art Lessons, Nature study, Math and exciting hands on projects that will breathe fresh air and magic into your home schooling experience. My

Perfect for 2nd graders and family style learning, this American Tall Tales set focuses on the life and legends of Johnny Appleseed. "Even as a young feller Johnny Appleseed was inclined to watch as settler after settler, pioneer upon pioneer forged west toward Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He saw those hardy folks passing through acre upon acre of wild forests and windswept prairies gripped by a hankering for something sharp and sweet to eat. One day as a young man, sitting on his front porch, he

This exciting book centered curriculum will plunge your family into the world of The Wind in the Willows. *This set is for multi-age learning (6-11) * Over 100 pages! *Projects and Activities included are: *Copywork *Nature Studies *Orienteering, First Aid, Outdoor skills *History of Automobiles *English baking and cooking *Animal Life Cycles *Creating Home * Literary Devices *Vocabulary *A variety of handwork and art projects

Delve into the chaotic and exciting world of the Norse Myths and the adventures of the Vikings. This unit study guides you through the tales of Norse mythology with lesson plans, tutorials and beautiful photographs and examples to guide you as you create alongside your children. This guide is easily tailored to ages 8-11, but was created with the 4th grader in mind. Read and recreate the Norse Myths in verse, art and performance Build an enormous Yggdrassil, World tree and model the God's and cr

Follow the journey of a sweet old woman as she trades her hand picked plums with her neighbors to find apples for her special apple cake. This sweet and simple seasonal story has inspired our latest creation that has 69 pages of thoughtfully planned activities including: puppets for retelling the story, materials for learning counting and letter recognition, art and recipe tutorials, an apple picking board game and apple tree life cycle charts. For ages 5-9

t is mind blowing trying to comprehend how many generations of humans make up our species’ past. Even more amazing is the millions of years of planetary shifts, climate change and flora and fauna that filled the space before humans made their first mark upon the Earth. Prehistoric life was far from simple, at what seems like an era of slow change and growth was really a time when humans were propelled forward leaps and bounds. Can you imagine what it would be like to discover the first tools, cr

Support your homeschool efforts with these lovely and unique flash cards. They are whole to parts, which means that you start with the answer or the "big" picture and then have a multitude of possibilities on the back. This set has numbers 1- 15

The Chinese Zodiac is a cycle of 12 years, where each year is represented by one of twelve animals. The story ofhow each animal found its place within the wheel of the zodiac is called “The Great Race”. Learn about the origin of the Chinese Zodiac calendar with this delightful story and puppet set.

The Raft – Mini Picture Book Guide A gentle, nature-inspired companion for readers ages 4–9 ✦ 22-page instant download ✦ Step into the peaceful world of The Raft by Jim LaMarche with this enchanting mini guide—designed to bring the story to life through puppetry, crafts, nature play, and warm family connections. About the Book Inspired by his own childhood, Jim LaMarche tells the story of Nicky, a young boy sent to spend the summer with his grandmother—far from modern distractions and close to

"Run, run, run.... as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Boy, I am, I am!" The classic tale of the Gingerbread boy gets paired with lively winter songs and fingerplays, as well as charming paper puppets for a set that will bring more fun and imagination into the lives of your children and students. Print, cut and go! All of the work is done for you :) This set is a simple and doable addition to add to your Wintertime homeschool or preschool plans. Pairs perfectly with homem

Thoughtfully selected Fall poems, quotes, handwriting practice and copywork all come together in this perfect package that is sure to be a welcome addition to your school week. Cursive may be one of those skills that isn't taught in school any more, however our family has found that it is as relevant as ever! Children who struggle with traditional handwriting, often find cursive to be more fluid and forgiving, allowing them to write for longer periods of time. As a family that loves studying his

Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and all kinds of troubles emerge. This story is perfect for friends and siblings that are still learning just how challenging it can be to work together as a team. Activities included: • Puppets for retelling the story • Recipes: pumpkin soup and pum

This set of 17 beginner forms is ideal for First Graders or those new to Form Drawing. Each card is beautifully illustrated and colorful and provides lovely and simple inspiration for the form to work on for the week. What is Form Drawing? Creative form drawing helps children develop hand-eye co-ordination, spatial orientation, observations skills, confident movement, drawing skills and the foundations of handwriting. It can also be used as a meditative practice. Originally developed by Rudolf S