Social studies

Revolutionary War? Check. Civil War? Check.  War of 1812?  Um…what is that again?  Teaching the War of 1812 couldn’t be simpler with these facts and ideas. What Was the War …

Sometimes what we think we know and what actually happened are two different things. Check out these Thanksgiving Facts to see if you get them right! Thanksgiving Facts We celebrate …

Whether you’re doing distance learning or don’t have the school budget to take a big field trip, these virtual field trip ideas are a great alternative to visiting places in …

I love finding new children’s books and being introduced to amazing authors who are working hard to change the way children perceive the world. So, when I was given the …

Do your kids love history? This Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study might be the perfect homeschool curriculum for them! My children have always loved knights and anything Medieval England …

The 4th of July is a day filled with food, fun, and flags, but what do your children know about why we celebrate on that day? The history of American …

We’ve talked about Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt. It’s been a fascinating look at some of our countries figures and how they all have …

It is true what they say, by not learning from history we are doomed to repeat it, so it is a good idea that we make history interesting for our …

September 17th marks the anniversary of the day when the delegates of the Constitutional Convention met to sign the Constitution of the United States. There were 39 members who signed …

My oldest is enrolled in an online charter school, so while he does his school work at home with us, he’s not technically homeschooled in the traditional sense of the word. The …