Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October (October 12, 2026) and is the perfect time to add a little history and geography to your homeschool plans. In this article, I’ll share the facts, activities, and Columbus Day worksheets for kids (free printable!) that I use in my own homeschool. In years past, I…
Libraries are one of the best free homeschool resources, but many kids do not know what is available. My preteens tend to head to the same shelf every single time! My students often need encouragement to explore new things — and a scavenger hunt is the perfect way to get them out of their shell….
Fire safety might not be the subject your children are begging to study, but it is a lesson you will be grateful you taught. Fire Prevention Week (October 6–12) is the perfect time to dig in – and with these fire safety activities for kids, your students will find the topic a lot more enjoyable…
These free Veterans Day worksheets for kindergarten (word search, thank you cards, and coloring pages) give homeschool parents a simple, no-prep way to teach young children about veterans, gratitude, and patriotism. Download the printables, grab a read-aloud, and you have a complete kindergarten Veterans Day lesson ready to go. These free Veterans Day worksheets for…
First grade writers need a starting point, not a blank page. These 20 Thanksgiving writing prompts for first grade take 10-15 minutes a day and require zero prep. They cover gratitude, silly turkey scenarios, opinion writing, and everything in between. Last year, I handed my daughter a blank piece of paper and proudly announced it…