William Bradford Curriculum


Image by Thomas Tringale

The Pilgrim Hall Museum has put together an in-depth curriculum on the life and impact of William Bradford. It seems to be geared toward public schoolers, but is easily adaptable.

Color blocks as a learning tool (and how to make your own)


Photo by Zoom in Tight

Color blocks can help a toddler and/or visually-impaired child with his color-identification skills. Full Circle shows us how to make our own color blocks. [ via Here in the Bonny Glen ]

Shell memory game


Photo by Christina Matheson

Really cool shell memory game idea from Jennifery Hallisy at The Write Start. [ via The Crafty Crow ]

Direct from the Moon

Tonight, National Geographic is airing the first HD video of the moon’s surface…very cool. Check out this preview (and read the comments for some entertaining perspective on our moon landing).

The New York Public Library Children’s Books 2007

Russian children's book illustration
Photo by Anne Norman

2007 seems like such a long time ago, doesn’t it? And not many people post a book list from 2007 when it’s getting ready to be 2009. But hey…I’m daring. Enter the New York Public Library’s Children’s Books 2007: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. (And dang! Can I admit something to you? I have not read a SINGLE one of these books! And I call myself a book lover.)

Project FeederWatch: Free Homeschooler’s Guide

Project FeederWatch

This 14-page Homeschooler’s Guide to Project FeederWatch [pdf] is a really cool collection of activities you can do as part of the bird-watching project. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology also has an entire page dedicated to learning more about birds. [ via Homeschooled Twins ]

Homeschooling field trip locations by state

field trip guide
Photo by Rodrigo Sala

Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op has an incredible list of field trips for homeschoolers. Just click on the map to find field trips in your state (Virginia has a BUNCH).

Online cake decorating classes, parts 1, 2 and 3

Cake
Photo by Bryan Fenstermacher of Fenstermacher Photography

King Arthur Flour has quite a collection of online baking classes, including online cake decorating classes, parts one, two, and three [pdfs].

How globes are made

Interesting part of the Chicago History Museum’s exhibition on “Mapping Chicago: The Past and the Possible.”

How to make soap from bacon grease

soap
Photo by Katie Weilbacher of Katie Weilbacher Photography

Little House in the Suburbs has written a detailed article about how to make soap from bacon grease. Rest assured, you won’t smell bacon-y. At least we hope. [via Tipnut]