Gardeners Copywork Free Download

Posted in Language Arts, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on June 13, 2012

I created these copywork pages using images from a public domain book, as well as a poem about gardening that I found in a poetry collection on gutenberg.org. There are 3 pages, each with 2 stanzas.  You are free to use them however you like, including in commercial projects.  I would be very grateful if Read More »

Margie Fashion Doll

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on June 11, 2012

I found this paper doll in an old public domain comic book.  She comes with  four patterns that you can trace onto scrapbook paper, fabric, or plain paper to decorate and make your own fashions for her! Download the Margie Fashion Paper Doll from my Google Documents.  (click file-download)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated by Denslow)

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on June 10, 2012

The classic illustrated version There are a lot of public domain versions of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz floating around.  Most of them are plain text versions. This version is the cream of the crop.  Illustrated by W. W. Denslow! Color plates and in-text illustrations make this version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz fun Read More »

Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Reading, Upper Elementary on June 6, 2012

These short chapter books were written by Laura Lee Hope, who penned several Bobbsey Twins books along with numerous other gems. Published between 1916-1930, the series tells the antics of 6-year old boy Bunny Brown and his 5-year old sister Sue. You can find the ebook collection on gutenberg.org. There is also a nice list Read More »

Dumpy Proverbs

Posted in Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading on June 4, 2012

I was attracted to this little picture book for its colorful illustrations.  There are little proverbs that accompany each picture, making it perfect for copywork selections. Download Dumpy Proverbs from gutenberg.org. There are a few more Dumpy books listed on gutenberg: Dumpy Flower Book Dumpy Motor Car Book