I have another reading comprehension and vocabulary packet. This one is for George Washington. This piece takes place during the French and Indian war. Links of Interest Letter from Washington to his mother about the day mentioned in this piece. General Braddock's Defeat in the French and Indian War - this link might help with answering a few of ...

Abraham Lincoln's birthday is coming up, February 12th. I had these worksheets in my member's area before I closed it down and am now adding it here for all. :) It is basically a reading comprehension sheet. There is a selection to read about Abraham Lincoln as a boy and questions to answer. There is also ...

This week, I have some Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) notebooking pages. I am a little late as his birthday has already passed, but they can still be useful. :) It is 48 pages and includes: A short story on John Chapman Notebooking pages - 17 different layouts Map to record his travels Poem titled ‘Johnny Appleseed’ Apple notebooking pages - includes ...

I am trying to plan a little ahead with these freebies. I didn't do too good with the Johnny Appleseed, but I am ahead for Columbus Day which is October 10th this year (2011). It is 33 pages and includes: A short bio Copywork which can also be used as dictation for younger kids Copywork for older kids Dictation President's Proclamation Poems Short ...

This week I have the last set of questions for this series,Sounding Forth the Trumpet for Children by Peter Marshall and David Manuel. If you don't own the book, it is a great history read for elementary to early middle school age. Heck, I even enjoyed reading it and the other two books in the series. ...

This week, I have the next set of questions for From Sea to Shining Sea for Children by Peter Marshall and David Manuel. I had planned on including this on Donnie's reading list next year, but am now thinking of going a different route. Looking it over again, I just might have him read it...ack, ...

As I was planning for the next school year, I was thinking of having Donnie read The Light and the Glory for Children as well as the other books in the series. I was also thinking of having him answer the questions in the back for each chapter. I decided it would be easier for Donnie ...

It includes the poem and questions to go along with the poem.   Enjoy,    

I haven't been feeling good all week. I had a fever, chills, runny nose, wheezing and a head ache. This is the 3rd time I have been sick like this in 4 months. The cold symptoms irritate my allergies and my wind pipe tightens up and it is hard to breathe. I am going to ...