Category Archives: Geography

Dragonflies

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Margot

Many homeschoolers have or have seen a bumper sticker that says “Homeschool: the world is my classroom”. It is true, because Nature is an amazing teacher. Our family was sitting out after a BBQ dinner one evening during the late … Continue reading →

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Virtual Travel Game

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Margot

Gas prices and high costs of tickets for travel can make summer vacations more difficult. But that shouldn’t stop you from learning about the world, even if you can’t truly go places. Why not play “Spin the Globe”? This game … Continue reading →

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Block Island

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Margot

If Once You’ve Slept on an Island, by Iris Van Rynbach is an enchanting tale of a girl who enjoys a fun-filled visit with family on an island.   Well, we all got to do just that this past weekend … Continue reading →

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Light Up Your Day at a Lighthouse

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Margot

Imagine being tossed at sea in your ship, in a pitch black night, during a torrential downpour of rain that seemingly would never end! You are lost, cold, tired and scared. But you are a Ship Captain, and you have … Continue reading →

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Geography Fun with Maps and…Newts?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Margot

While studying geography one day, the girls looked on our Which Way USA map of New Hampshire that listed all the State Items (State Motto, State Song, State Nickname, etc.) and they noticed State Amphibian ? Now, I know most … Continue reading →

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