Boys’ Book of Model Boats

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 16, 2012

The author was an ardent boat-builder, and he well remembers how he combed the Children’s Department of the local library in search of a book that would tell him something about boats, and especially for information regarding the construction of models. He found books on model airplanes, toys, electricity, radio, and chemistry, but alas! nothing Read More »

When Mother Lets Us Sew

Posted in High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Home Economics, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 9, 2012

Do your girls (or boys) like to sew?  Maybe you have been wanting to teach them a few techniques but didn’t know where to start. When Mother Lets Us Sew has projects that will teach gathering, stitches, measuring, and more while allowing kids to make functional items for themselves and their dollies. Download When Mother Read More »

When Mother Lets Us Make Gifts

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 9, 2012

Homemade gifts from children are some of the best things in the world.  If your kids love to craft, then they might like to make small things for birthdays, Christmas, and other occasions. Use this little book as inspiration for your gift making projects. Download When Mother Lets Us Make Gifts from archive.org.

When Mother Lets Us Give A Party

Posted in Culture, Hobbies and Crafts, Home Economics, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 8, 2012

A public domain ebook all about themed parties! Some of the themes include: Indoor Garden Party Japanese Tea A Christmas Sewing Bee Candy Pull A Holly Luncheon All the major holidays are also covered. There is also a list of additional games to play at your parties. Download When Mother Lets Us Give A Party Read More »

When Mother Lets Us Play

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 8, 2012

Puzzles, games, riddles, and rhymes will keep your kids free of boredom for a long time! When Mother Lets Us Play has over 150 pages of fun. Activities include: Riddles and conundrums Charades Wild beast shows Puppets Games – and more! Download When Mother Lets Us Play from archive.org.