HomeschoolingK: 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

New Year's Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 31, 2009
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History
Today is New Year’s Eve!

Handwriting
New Years starts with the letter N. Practice writing the letter N here.

Writing Prompt
What are your New Year’s Resolutions?

Language Arts
Try this New Year’s Word Search

Math
Try these New Year’s Math Problems

Monday, December 28, 2009

Texas Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 29 2009
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History
On this day in 1845, Texas became the 28th state to be admitted to the Union.

Handwriting
Texas starts with the letter T. Practice writing the letter T here.

Writing Prompt
Write about Texas here.
Language Arts
Texas wordsearch

Math
Texas addition worksheet

Iowa Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 28 2009
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History
On this day in 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the Union.

Handwriting
Iowa starts with the letter I. Practice writing the letter I here.
Language Arts
How many Iowa words can you find in this word search.?

Art
Color in the Iowa state bird here.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Hansel and Gretel Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 23, 2009
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History
On this day in 1893, the opera, Hansel and Gretel was first performed.

Handwriting
Hansel starts with the letter H. Practice writing the letter H here.
Reading
Read Hansel and Gretel. Color the pictures.

Math
The witch has made jelly bean paths to her door! - Fill in the missing numbers from 1 to 15 on this worksheet.

Gorilla Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 22, 2009
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History
On this day in 1956, the first Gorilla was born in captivity at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Color a picture of her here.

Language Arts
Find the nouns in this zoo themed worksheet

Handwriting
G is for gorilla. Practice writing the letter G here.

Sign Language
Some gorillas have learned sign language. You can learn the letters of the alphabet in sign language here.

Math
Practice addition with this Gorilla Math worksheet.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Christmas Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 17, 2009
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History
Christmas is coming soon!
Reading
Make this countdown to Christmas poem and activity.

Language Arts
Practice alphabetical order here.

Art
Stocking template perfect for Christmas art projects.
Math
Practice addition with this worksheet.
A little more advanced.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Hot Chocolate Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 14, 2009
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History
Yesterday was National cocoa day!
Handwriting
Cocoa starts with the letter C. Practice writing it here.
VocabularyHow many words can you make out of hot chocolate?http://bogglesworldesl.com/files2/hotchocolate.doc

Coloring PageColor in these pictures associated with winter and the cold: http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/print/wonderful-winter-coloring-page/ScienceEnjoy the taste of chocolate with thus yummy experiment:http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/educators/lessons/chef-combo/chef-act-tasteofwinter.asp
Math
Practice comparing numbers with this hot chocolate themed worksheet.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Japan Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 8, 2009
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History
On this day in 1941, Congress declared war on Japan, and the US entered World War II. Learn more about Japan here: http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/Japan1.htmArt
Make a Japanese fan here.
HandwritingJapan starts with the letter J. Practice writing the letter J here.
Math
There are lots of volcanoes in Japan. Try these volcano math problems.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Thanksgiving Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterNovember 25, 2009
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History
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!
Reading
Read this Turkey poem.
Writing Prompt
Write about the things you are thankful for with this worksheet.
Vocabulary
Learn about these Thanksgiving words.

Art
This turkey template is perfect for a Thanksgiving art project.
Math
Count the turkeys on this worksheet.

Don’t forget the math challenge!

Homeschool Math Challenge November 25

Mrs. Smith bought a turkey at the store for $17.50. She gave the clerk a $20 bill. How much change did she get back?

Send answers to kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net

Good Luck!

Kelly

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Lyndon B JohnsonLesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterNovember 3, 2009
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History
On this day in 1964, Lyndon B Johnson won the presidential election to become the 36th President of the United States.
Art
Color in this picture of Lyndon B Johnson.

Writing Prompt
Write an acrostic poem about the President. Start each line with a letter from the word "PRESIDENT."
Language Arts
Each President related word is missing a letter. Can you fill in the blanks?

Math
Try these fun word problems with a presidential theme.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Homeschool Math Challenge October 30

Matthew went trick or treating on Halloween night. He got so much candy that his mom said he had enough to last for 6 months. If his candy lasted 6 months, what month would it be when he finished all of the candy?

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Halloween Lesson Plan

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History
Tomorrow is Halloween!

Reading
Read about bats with this emergent reader.
Orange Pumpkin,orange pumpkin, what do you see? emergent reader
Science
A worksheet for using in observing a pumpkin.
Learn about how a pumpkin grows with this emergent reader.

Language Arts
Practice synonyms and antonyms with this file folder game with a halloween/bat theme.
pumpkin synonyms file folder game.
Writing Prompt
A Halloween writing prompt about Halloween costumes.

Art
A pumpkin template to print for crafts, art projects, and more.

Math
Practice expanded form with this Halloween themed worksheet.
Practice place value with this Halloween themed worksheet
Solve the addition problems on this worksheet with a bat/Halloween theme.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Fire Safety Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterOctober 5, 2009
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History
This week is fire prevention week.

Reading
Read about fire fighters with this emergent reader.
Read about fire safety.
Handwriting
Fire begins with the letter F. Practice writing the letter f and find other words that start with f.

Math
Dot to Dot fire truck (1-33)
Fire truck fact families

Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12599247/fire-safety-word-problems

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Squirrel Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 28, 2009
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History
September is a fall month. During the fall, squirrels get ready for the winter by collecting nuts and seeds.

Handwriting
Squirrel starts with the letter s. Practice writing the letter s.

Reading
All About Squirrels Emergent Reader.

Math
Practice addition with this cute squirrel themed worksheet.
Add single digit numbers to triple digit numbers with a squirrel theme here.

Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/12187693/squirrel-word-problems-K-3

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Hobbit Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 21, 2009
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History
On this day in 1937, “The Hobbit,” by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published.

Handwriting
Hobbit starts with the letter H. Practice writing the letter H.

Math
Practice subtraction with this Hobbit themed worksheet.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11642423/Hobbit-Word-Problems-K-3

Monday, September 14, 2009

Poet Lesson Plan

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September 15, 2009

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History
On this day in 1989, Robert Penn Warren, the first poet laureate of the United States died. Learn more about him here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Penn_Warren

Handwriting
Poem starts with the letter P. Practice writing the letter P.
Writing Prompt

Write an acrostic poem.

Don’t forget the math challenge!

Try these Shel Silverstein math problems : http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8872871/Shel-Silverstein-math

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Star Spangled Banner Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 14, 2009
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History
On this day in 1812, Francis Scott Key composed The Star Spangled Banner. The lyrics are here.

Handwriting
Flag starts with the letter F. Practice writing it here.

Vocabulary
Try this word search.

Art
Make your own flag here.
Math
Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11261441/American-flag-math-challenge-K-3

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

September 9, 2009 Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 9, 2009
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History
September 9, 2009, or 9/9/09 is a unique date.

Handwriting
The number nine starts with the letter n. Practice writing the letter n.
Practice writing the number 9.

Writing Prompt
Write a story (or journal entry) about a cat having nine lives.

Math
Find the groups of nine.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/11018750/September-math-challenge-K-3

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Peter Rabbit Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 4, 2009
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History
On this day in 1893, English author Beatrix Potter first told the story of Peter Rabbit in the form of a “picture letter” to Noel Moore, the son of Potter’s former governess.

Handwriting
Peter Rabbit starts with the letter P. Practice writing the letter P here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8993061/letter-p-handwriting

Reading
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT: Find the online version here for Beatrix Potter's classic children's tale.
http://wiredforbooks.org/kids/beatrix/p2.htm
Writing Prompt
Pretend you are Peter Rabbit. Write an apology letter to Mr. McGregor.
Math
Count by 2s http://www.makinglearningfun.com/images/Activities/peteBunny%20by%202

Measurement worksheet http://www.makinglearningfun.com/images/Activities/peteRabbitMeasurementpage.pdf

Science
Learn about rabbits.
Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10756123/Peter-Rabbit-word-problems-K-3

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Money Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 2, 2009
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History
On this day in 1789, the Treasury Department was founded. One of the responsibilities of the Treasury Department is making money.

Handwriting
Money starts with the letter m. Practice writing the letter m.
Writing Prompt

Reading
Reading comprehension questions for use after reading The Bernstein Bears' Trouble with Money

Math
Practice counting money with this worksheet.
Try these activities.
Spelling
Practice spelling and counting money with this fun activity.

Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10638908/money-word-problems-K-3

Titanic Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterSeptember 1, 2009
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History
On this day in 1985, A joint U. S.-French expedition located the wreck of the Titanic 560 miles off the coast of Newfoundland. Here is a coloring page of the Titanic.
Handwriting
Titanic starts with the letter T. Practice writing the letter T.

Writing Prompt
Write a message using Morse code.

Science
Try this experiment.
Don’t forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10621403/Titanic-word-problems-k-3

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Tennis Lesson Plans

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History
On this day in 1881, the first U.S. men's single tennis championship was held in Newport, RI.

Handwriting
Tennis starts with the letter T. Practice writing the letter T.

Language Arts
Practice finding the main idea with this worksheet.
Vocabulary
Try this tennis word search.

Math
Practice addition and subtraction.
Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10575832/tennis-word-problems-K-3

Friday, August 28, 2009

Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 28, 2009
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History
On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous, “I have a dream” speech. You can hear it here.

Writing Prompt
What is your dream?

Reading
Read about Martin Luther King Jr.

Vocabulary
Try this wordsearch.

Handwriting
Martin Luther King Jr.’s name starts with the letter M. Practice writing the letter M.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10496658/Martin-Luther-King-word-problems-K-3

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Mother Teresa Lesson Plan

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History
Mother Theresa might have been born on this day in 1910. Her birthday is a bit of a mystery. Color in this picture of her.

Writing Prompt
Mother Teresa dedicated her life to helping the poor. What are some things you could do to help the poor?

Handwriting
Mother Teresa’s first name starts with the letter T. Practice writing the letter T.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10454435/Mother-Teresa-math-probs-K-3

Dog Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 26, 2009
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History
Today is National Dog Day.

Handwriting
Dog starts with the letter D. Practice writing the letter D.

Writing Prompt
Dogs make good pets. Write about your pet here.

Phonics
Dog ends with the letters ‘og’ – write a list of words that rhyme with dog.
Math
Practice counting with this worksheet.
Practice subtraction here.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10363882/dog-word-problems-K-3

Monday, August 24, 2009

Banana Split Lesson Plan

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History
Today is National Banana Split Day.

Handwriting
Banana split starts with the letter B. Practice writing the letter B here.

Phonics
Find pictures that start with the letter B here.

Reading
Read this letter B emergent reader.

Math
Practice addition with this banana split themed worksheet.

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10323983/banana-split-math-challenge-k-3

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Volcano Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 24, 2009
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History
August 24, 79 A.D. was an historic date for the world. This was the day that Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion. It was one of the largest volcanic explosions in recorded history. This is what the eruption looked like.

Handwriting
V is for volcano. Practice writing the letter v here.

Language Arts
Practice reading a table of contents with this worksheet.

Science
Make a volcano with your parents here.
Math
Practice addition here.
Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10279731/volcano-word-problemsK-3

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Mona Lisa Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 21, 2009
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History
On this day in 1911, The "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre in Paris. It was recovered in 1913.

Handwriting
Mona Lisa starts with the letter M. Practice writing the letter M here.

Writing Prompt
Mona Lisa is a portrait, or a picture of a person. A self-portrait is a picture of yourself. Draw a self-portrait here.

Math
Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10179079/Mona-Lisa-Math-Challenge-K-3

Chinese Valentine's Day Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 20, 2009
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History
Celebrate love ....Chinese style. Today is Chinese Valentine Day

Handwriting
Valentine’s Day starts with V. Practice writing the letter V here.

Writing Prompt
Write about love with this writing prompt.
Reading
Read more about Valentine’s Day with this emergent reader.

Math
Practice addition with this worksheet.
Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10163040/Valentines-Math-Challenge-K-3

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Airplane Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 19, 2009
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History
Today is Aviation Day. in honor of the birthday of aviator Orville Wright. The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneer aviators in the United States. Orville was the first person to successfully fly an airplane. His first flight was December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Handwriting
A is for airplane. Practice writing the letter A here.

Writing Prompt
Write about what you think it would be like to fly a plane.
Math
Connect the dots on this worksheet.
Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10085834/Airplane-Math-Challenge-K-3

Monday, August 17, 2009

Water Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 17, 2009
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History
August is Water Quality Month.

Handwriting
Water starts with the letter W. Practice writing the letter w here.

Writing Prompt
What things do you use water for?

Science
Learn about the water cycle here. Then try this experiment.

Math

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9985132/water-Math-Challenge-K-3

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Golf Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 14, 2009

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History
August is National Golf month.

Handwriting
Golf begins with the letter G. Practice writing the letter G here.

Language Arts
Correct the sentences on this worksheet.

Math
Fill in the missing numbers on this worksheet.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9837956/golf-word-problems-K-3

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Deer Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 13, 2009
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History
On this day in 1942, Disney's Bambi opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

Geography
Deer live in all parts of the World except for Australia and Antarctica. Print out this map and color in all of the continents where deer live.

Handwriting
Deer starts with the letter D. Practice writing the letter D here.

Math
Practice addition here.

Don’t forget the math challenge!
http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2009/08/homeschool-math-challenge-august-13.html

Homeschool Math Challenge August 13

deer word problems K-3 -

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Homeschool Math Challenge August 12

Model T math challenge K3 -

Monday, August 10, 2009

Babe Ruth Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 11, 2009
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History
On this day in 1929, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 500 career homeruns.

Phonics
Which words end with un like run? http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9651067/home-run-phonics

Writing Prompt
Write a story about hitting a homerun.

Math
Solve the addition problems with this fun baseball themed worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9075954/baseball-addition

Practice multiplication with this fun baseball themed file folder game:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8795079/baseball-multipication-file-folder

Don’t Forget the math challenge!

http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2009/08/homeschool-math-challenge-august-11.html

Homeschool Math Challenge August 11

Baseball word problems -

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Missouri Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 10, 2009

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History
On this day in 1821, Missouri became the 24th state.

Handwriting
Missouri starts with the letter M. Practice writing the letter M here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8988827/letter-m-handwriting

Geography
Color in this map of Missouri: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/unitssubjgeog/ss/missouriprint_10.htm

Science
The state insect is the honeybee. Learn about it here: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/unitssubjgeog/ss/missouriprint_8.htm

Don’t forget the math challenge!

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Homeschool Math Challenge August 10

Missouri Math Challenge K-3 -

Friday, August 7, 2009

Lighthouse Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 7, 2009

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History
Today is national lighthouse day. Take a virtual tour of a lighthouse here: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/vtours.htm

Handwriting
Lighthouse starts with the letter L. Practice writing the letter L here:
Reading
Learn more about lighthouses with this emergent reader: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9544747/lighthouse-emergent-reader

Language Arts
Correct the capitalization errors in this worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9535697/Capitalization-worksheet

Math
Practice fact families with this lighthouse themed worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9542734/Fact-Families-lighthouse

Don’t forget the math challenge!
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Homeschool Math Challenge August 7

lighthouse Math Challenge K-3 -

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Clowns Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 6, 2009

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History
This is national clown week.

Handwriting
C is for clown. Practice writing the letter C here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8966334/c-is-for-cat-handwriting

Letter Recognition
Find the letter C in this clown themed letter recognition worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9510008/Find-the-Cs---Letter-Recongition

Reading
Read this emergent reader about clowns: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9510889/Clowns-emergent-reader

Writing Prompt
What if you were a clown? Write about it here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9511168/clown-writing-prompt-K---3rd

Math
Practice addition with this fun clown addition worksheet: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9509935/clowning-around-addition-worksheet

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
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Homeschool Math Challenge August 6

clown math challenge K3 -

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Neil Armstrong Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterAugust 5, 2009

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History
On this day in 1930, astronaut Neil Armstrong was born.

Reading
Learn about Neil Armstrong with this emergent reader: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9424095/Neil-Armstrong-emergent-reader

Writing Prompt
Write about what you think it would be like to visit the moon here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9422933/Trip-to-the-Moon-writing-prompt

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
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