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Free Resources For Presidents Day

First, from Homeschool Freebie of the Day:

Great Resources for President’s Day! –Want some really, really neat resources to find out more about George Washington & Abraham Lincoln? How about a free PDF teacher’s guide… timelines… dozens of stories and articles… a virtual tour of Mount Vernon and Washington’s personal papers… poetry by and about Lincoln… and LOTS more? Then check out today’s collection of some of the best links you’ll ever find about these two founding fathers of the US of A.

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Childhood Stories of Washington & Lincoln (PDF ebook) –A nice collection of short stories about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln when they were boys, digitized by Ann Tatum. Great for read-aloud and discussion!

EasyFunSchool has a collection of mini-unit studies:

United States Presidents Unit Studies –Individual mini-units on 40 of our U.S. presidents. Brief biographies, trivia questions and links to online resources, lessons, crafts and activities.

Free Presidents Day printables and craft ideas from Homeschool Helper:

President’s Day Ideas for Homeschoolers –Links to a George Washington Lapbook, Abe Lincoln Unit Study, The American President Unit Study, worksheets, coloring pages and crafts.

Simple Homeschool has a free unit study on George Washington:

George Washington: Leader of the Revolution –Printable unit study with interactive questions and activities.

Free worksheets and coloring pages are available at TLSBooks.com:

President’s Day Worksheets and Coloring Pages –Presidents coloring book, 2 George Washington coloring pages and Presidents Day stationary.

Lesson plan links can be found at The Lesson Plans Page:

Presidents Day Lessons and Teacher Resources –Links to lesson plans for all grade levels.

HomeschoolPatriot.com has some free printables:

HomeschoolPatriot: Freebies –Includes a free ebook of George Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior, a Presidents Day quiz, a George Washington word find and more American History printables.

If that’s not enough, check out some of my previous posts for more Presidents Day freebies:

• Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
• More Free "Presidents" Historical Audios
• Mount Rushmore Free Resources and Links
• Presidents Day Educational Freebies
• Remembering Abraham Lincoln On His Birthday
• Homeschool/Education Freebies: Raising Successful Children Ebook, Classic Audio, Presidents Day And Valentines Day Resources
• Homeschool/Education Resource: Free And Low-Cost Old Time Radio Shows For Presidents Day

Happy Presidents Day

Blessings,

Denese

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.

I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.

What is conservatism? Is it not adherence to the old and tried, against the new and untried?

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, 1809 in a log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. He became the 16th President of the United States on March 4th, 1861 and was re-elected in 1864. On April 14th, 1865, President Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington DC. He died the next day –April 15th, 1865.

Did you know:

• Abraham Lincoln had less than a year of formal schooling.
• By the time Lincoln was 17, he knew he wanted to be a lawyer and would walk 17 miles so he could watch the lawyers work at the county courthouse.
• In addition to becoming a lawyer, he also worked on a farm, and was a shopkeeper, postmaster and surveyor.
• Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. president to have received a U.S. patent.

Want to learn more about President Lincoln?

Websites And Free Educational Resources About Abraham Lincoln

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Abraham Lincoln Research Site –By a former American history teacher who enjoys researching Abraham Lincoln’s life and accomplishments. Be sure and check out the Abraham Lincoln links page –includes sites for kids and lesson plans.
• A Collection of Abraham Lincoln Quotes
• Printable Short Stories About Abraham Lincoln 
• Timeline of Abraham Lincoln
• Abraham Lincoln Biography and Free Printables -Word search, crossword puzzle, word scramble, etc.
• Homeschool/Educational Freebies:Abraham Lincoln –My post from last year with links to unit studies, notebooking pages and more.

Blessings,

Denese

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

Free ebook from Homeschool Freebie of the Day on raising successful children:

Raising Children Who Succeed (PDF ebook) –Great little motivational/inspirational book on raising kids, and how we define "success". Includes chapters on what kids need and DON’T need… the legacy of books… the power of role models… teaching social skills… money issues, and more. Not written specifically for homeschoolers, but full of good ideas and advice for all families. Check it out and glean what applies to your family situation!

From Homeschool Radio Shows, a classic audio episode of Les Misérables:

The Bishop’s Candlesticks (MP3 Audio) –In this great episode from Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables, Jean Val Jean has spent 19 years in the galley for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister’s children. Five years for burglary and 14 years for attempting to escape. With a yellow passport that marked his criminal past, Jean has roamed from town to town looking for work, only to have doors shut in his face. We hear the rumors as the gossip grows in Digne that labels Jean a thief, then a madman and finally blossoms into a murderer. However, the Bishop of Digne has no lock on his door. Though he is warned by his friends that he should secure his door against Jean, the bishop says, "This is not my house, but the house of the Lord…" When Jean comes, the Bishop greets him and welcomes him into his home. Jean is taken aback. He distrusts everyone because of their cruel treatment of him. The Bishop offers Jean a seat at his table (upon which sits two valuable silver candlesticks), and a good night’s rest in his own room. But that night as he lays upon his bed, Jean struggles with thoughts of his own poverty, and determines to kill his host and steal the candlesticks for himself… A wonderful dramatization of one of the pivotal parts Les Misérables and a great story of grace and redemption that your family will long remember.

Free Presidents Day resources from CurrClick:

Presidents’ Day Holiday Helper –Free product of the week. Presidents Day Holiday Helper is a short collections of high-quality literature, artwork and quotations which are easy to use during busy holidays; each one is designed to provide your children with uplifting and inspiring ideas and images. Read aloud and enjoy the stories. Encourage the practice of copywork and enjoy the study of great art of both Lincoln and Washington.

Presidents Day Notebooking Pages -Holiday notebooking pages from NotebookingPages.com. Print out a decorated page and allow your child to write his own narration, copywork, or report about Presidents Day. In the blank spaces provided, he can add a map, illustration, or other graphic to accompany his written work.

From SchoolExpress, a free Valentines Day unit study and activity worksheets:

SchoolExpress Newsletter for the Week of February 7, 2010 -This week’s free unit is titled Valentine’s Day and will be available through February 13. Also, there are 3 sets of Valentine Activity worksheets in the free worksheets area of the site.

Blessings,

Denese

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

Lapbooking and notebooking pages brought to you by Homeschool Freebie of the Day:

Famous Impressionist Artists (PDF files) –A  great collection of resources for you to help your kids learn more about Impressionist artists, including:

• *Famous Impressionist Minibooks/Lapbook, featuring 13 artists, minibook templates, thumbnails of masterpieces for each artist and a well planned lapbook planner
• * Famous Impressionist Biography Pages,with 3 styles to choose from: Blank/ Primary Lined/ Black lined biography pages for each artist.
• * and a Famous Impressionist Wall Chart, with a mini gallery and a short biography for each artist.

These art resources were created by Nadene at Practical Pages. She has even more homeschooling freebies including; copywork pages, notebooking pages and lapbooks. You can find them here:

• Practical Pages: Free Pages

Free mini-unit from Learning Through History:

French Impressionists Mini Unit Study –Includes a downloadable lesson plan on Impressionism for grades 1-8.

Free art lesson from HotChalk Lesson Plans:

Van Gogh with the Flow – Learn about the Impressionistic style of Vincent van Gogh and create a hatching study of Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

You will need a copy of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” for this lesson:

Printable Pdf of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night (right click and “save as”) 

Blessings,

Denese

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

Free audio from Homeschool Freebie of the Day:

The Mysterious Pirate Pit (MP3 audio) –Almost 200 years ago, three boys found an odd tree and a shallow round pit on deserted Oak Island in Nova Scotia and realized that they may have actually stumbled across buried pirate treasure. But when they started to dig… they were amazed and mystified at what they found. This is an amazing story about one of the most mysterious and fascinating puzzles ever devised. Kids LOVE this story!

Newest free products from CurrClick:

Gladys Aylward Mini Unit Study –Would you like your pre-school and elementary children to learn about the great Christian Missionaries? This study goes through part of the life of Gladys Aylward a missionary to China. Your children will love to draw pictures and place themselves in the life of the orphans she helped escape.

The Book of Obadiah with Geometric Designs and Three Fonts –This copywork book will make it easy to study Obadiah, includes all three of our fonts and also includes geometric designs and coloring pages for added interest.

February Daily Assignments Mini Helper –Use these assignment sheets to give your children a starting point each day.

Presidents Day Notebooking Pages -Print out a decorated page and allow your child to write his own narration, copywork, or report about Presidents Day. In the blank spaces provided, he can add a map, illustration, or other graphic to accompany his written work.

This week from SchoolExpress:

SchoolExpress Weekly Newsletter: Week of January 31, 2010 –SchoolExpress is now offering a free theme unit every week, this week’s unit is Recycling and is available until February 6.

Wordplay for kids of all ages:

Free ebook of WordPlay Café – Cool Codes, Priceless Punzles & Phantastic Phonetec Phun. A fun, educational romp through the more common aspects of linguistics for kids.

HT to The Homeschool Mom

Blessings,

Denese

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

Today’s freebies are all about teeth and oral hygiene.

Free ebook from Homeschool Freebie of the Day:

A Child’s Book of the Teeth (PDF ebook) –A classic little book that teaches kids all about teeth: what they are, why we need them, how teeth do their work, animals & their teeth, baby teeth, molars, permanent teeth, wisdom teeth, the right way to brush, cavities, etc., etc. Very enjoyable text, and well illustrated with great line drawings.

Science experiments from HealthyTeeth.org:

Healthy Teeth Experiments and Activities –4 experiments for grades 4-6:

• The Power of Fluoride
• Acid Attack
• Hidden Sugar
• Floss is the Boss

Teeth Unit Studies:

• Let’s Talk Teeth –A dental health/teeth study for grades K-5.
• Homeschool Share Teeth Unit  –Includes mini-books, worksheets and hands-on activities. Uses the following books: “Throw Your Tooth on the Roof” by Selby Beeler, “Science Fair Bunnies” by Kathryn Lasky, and “Open Wide” by Laurie Keller.
• Animal Teeth –Includes activities and printables, grades K-6.

Online Fun and Games:

• Colgate Kids –Online games and activities for ages 2-9
• The Smilestones Teeth Cleaning Game –Brush away the germs that appear to keep the teeth healthy and clean.

Blessings,

Denese

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

Terri, from Knowledge Quest, has put together a free, online unit study on South Africa:

South Africa Unit Study –Includes a downloadable 5 page article on the history, culture and landscape of South Africa, a suggested reading list, maps, recipes, and hands-on activity ideas.

For more resources, plus information about homeschooling in South Africa, be sure and check out St. Aiden’s Homeschool.

Blessings,

Denese

From American Montessori Consulting:

Free! Wonderful Winter Lesson Plans –AMC 2009 Montessori Winter Hands On Newsletter full of crafts, activities, mini-units and recipes. 7 parts, PDF format.

Animals in the Winter –Online, link-based unit study

Visit the American Montessori Consulting home page for more free units and lessons.

Blessings,

Denese

Don’t forget your daily and weekly homeschooling freebies from Homeschool Freebie of the Day, CurrClick and SchoolExpress. 

For even more free educational resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.

Just a quick reminder to get your weekly homeschooling freebies…

Homeschool Freebie of the Day –Be sure and visit each day for a new freebie. Today’s freebie:

• A House NOT Divided: Promoting Unity in the Homeschool Family –Mp3 audio workshop by Hal and Melanie Young, the authors of “Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching and Appreciating Boys”.

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The Old Schoolhouse Magazine’s Schoolhouse Store freebies –8 free ebooks including:

• Download and Go Autumn Treasures –Learn more about Autumn with this one week lapbook unit study. An excellent hands-on learning adventure for kids from K – 4th grade.

If you haven’t done so already, sign up for TOS Freebie Fridays Weekly e-Newsletter and get more homeschool freebies every week.

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CurrClick –A new free product every week plus a huge freebie page. Latest freebie:

• All Apples! A Fun Study! –grades K-2

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Homeschool Radio Shows –New free audio program every Tuesday. “The Cinnamon Bear” is still available today.

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SchoolExpress – Sign up for the weekly newsletter and get free theme units, e-workbooks and worksheets every month. Latest newsletter:

• SchoolExpress Weekly Newsletter: December 6, 2009 –Freebies for December are; “Character” and “Elephants” –plus “Elephants” activity pages.

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Blessings,

Denese

Teaching With God’s Heart for the World by homeschooling mom and missionary, Ann Dunagan, is a one-year curriculum designed to help homeschooling families and Christian educators “impart a fervent heart for world missions into the next generation”.

The two-volume, unit study based curriculum includes:

• 160 day-by-day teaching plans
• missionary highlights
• motivational mission stories
• crafts, songs and prayer projects
• field trip ideas
• hundreds of ways to incorporate a passion for the lost into nearly every subject

Teaching With God’s Heart for the World is written for elementary grade levels, but can also be used by the whole family.

Available as a free download –10 parts, pdf format.

More Freebies

Be sure and check out these other free resources from Ann Dunagan:

Homeschool File Folder Charts -How to Make File Folder Charts for the Teaching With God’s Heart for the World Curriculum.

M.A.P.S. for KIDS -A 5-Day Mission-Minded V.B.S. Curriculum

You may also be interested in:

Free Classic Bible Lessons

Blessings and happy teaching,

Denese

For even more free homeschooling resources, please check my educational freebies tag archive and my Free Homeschooling Page.