Holidays
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Free Independence Day Activities and Printables
Summer is an all-around favorite season for most people. In the U.S., it’s even more exciting for many of us since we get to celebrate Independence Day! The Fourth of July is a wonderful…
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Juneteenth Freedom Day
Are you familiar with Juneteenth? Do you know what it is or why it is celebrated? If not, let's have a little history lesson together! It's a national holiday definitely worth including in your…
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Easter Homeschool Activities for Kids and Families
Easter is always a fun time of the year, isn’t it? Indeed, it’s a day for candy, games, delicious food, and without even half the pressure that comes with Christmas. So, in my book, that’s…
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FREE Presidents’ Day Mini Unit Study
If you check your calendar, you'll notice the third Monday of February is Presidents’ Day. Why do we celebrate Presidents’ Day? Is it just another patriotic day or a day to take off from…
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FREE Valentine’s Day Mini Homeschool Unit Study
Here is a short homeschool unit study on Valentine's Day to help you motivate and interest the kids this February! The History of Valentine’s Day: Social Studies In the Catholic church, there…
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Groundhog Day Mini-Unit Study
Every February 2, we celebrate Groundhog Day...but do you know why we celebrate on this specific date, or why a groundhog? Learn these facts and more in this fun Groundhog Day mini-unit study!…
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FREE Martin Luther King, Jr. Homeschool Unit Study
What do your kids know about Martin Luther King, Jr.? Why does the United States have a holiday celebrating him? Why was what he did so important? Your children will discover the answer to all…
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The History of the Christmas Celebration
Have you wondered about where our Christmas celebrations originated? What are we celebrating? Why do we celebrate on December 25? Read on for a quick, interesting history lesson to share with…
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Top 10 Free Classic Christmas Stories
In many families, Christmas traditions consist of gathering around the tree and reading the old classic Christmas stories. Christmas Eve is the perfect time to do this. Whether you like to read…
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31 Christmas Books to Enjoy this Season
Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday that we were headed back to school? This year has been challenging, but we look forward to the new year with hope and anticipation. But wait...the holidays…