Annie Oakley TV Comics
Posted in American History, Culture, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on August 1, 2012
While digging for resources to share on my Annie Oakley unit study over on my blog, I came across these great comic books! These are not historically accurate. They are based off of the TV series of the same name that aired between 1954-1957. They are a fun read and can be used in a Read More »
The Heroic Life of Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
Posted in American History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on July 25, 2012
A short (64 pages) book that covers the major aspects of Abraham Lincolns life, this book has amazing illustrations! 4 color pictures, along with several more black and white illustrations make this book great for younger children. They would also look great in your projects about the Civil War! Download The Heroic Life of Abraham Read More »
Quaint Old Stories To Read And Act
Posted in Culture, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Reading, Upper Elementary on July 3, 2012
A collection of dramatic stories that can be read out loud by one person or can be acted out in a play or other form. Some of the titles include: The Woodcutter And The Fairy Seeing The World The Stone of Gratitude The Rich Man’s Guest Most of the selections are folk tales from various cultures. Read More »
Rhymes and Stories
Posted in Kindergarten, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading on July 2, 2012
This week at Homeschool Commons I want to share the books of Marion Florence Lansing. Then one day the little girl, who was Marion Lansing, went with her mother into Boston to see Mr. Ginn, who was publishing these Stickney Readers. He took her on his knee and said to her, “Will you make books Read More »
Stories of Inventors
Posted in American History, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Technology, Upper Elementary on June 27, 2012
There are many thrilling incidents—all the more attractive because of their truth—in the study, the trials, the disappointments, the obstacles overcome, and the final triumph of the successful inventor. Every great invention, afterward marvelled at, was first derided. Each great inventor, after solving problems in mechanics or chemistry, had to face the jeers of the Read More »
