Erin Condren offers a homeschool planner that I like. The size is like their regular teacher’s planner, it is the 8.5″ x 11″. There is plenty of room to write plans and activities out. The months are undated so you … [continue reading] The post Erin Condren Homeschool Planner appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

The purpose of this website is to make available ways of cutting costs while homeschooling. We hope this will enable you to save money while maintaining a high quality of education. Some homeschoolers love bargains. Others try to cut costs … [continue reading] The post Welcome appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Make Your Own Coupon Binder, A Guide to Make A Mini Coupon BinderMy mother couponed and I still have her couponing box. It is a box with tuck-in flaps that a gift of some Christmas food items came in. … [continue reading] The post Make Your Own Mini Coupon Binder Guide appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for a free 60-minute webinar. Participants will explore “Earth Observatory Kids,” NASA's free publication for students in grades 2-8. During this webinar we will … [continue reading] The post Earth Observatory Kids Free Webinar appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Help Science The Great Backyard Bird Count! Scientists can't be everywhere; that's why they need our help. The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 14-17, 2020, and participation is fun, free and easy for all ages. You'll be part of … [continue reading] The post The Great Backyard Bird Count appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

The Immigrant Learning Center free webinar Understanding Immigration Today: Current Events in the Classroom on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST. In this free interactive webinar, participants will learn ways to incorporate immigration news across the … [continue reading] The post Understanding Immigration Today Webinar appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Join the NASA STEM Engagement & Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University for a free 60-minute webinar. Learn about My NASA Data, a learning tool that provides interactive technology lessons related to snow and ice. Explore data … [continue reading] The post Exploring Ice and Snow Free Webinar appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

In honor of Black History Month, The Color Purple returns to cinemas and includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies. One day only – February 23, 2020. The classic film is from director Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer … [continue reading] The post The Color Purple 35th Anniversary appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Introducing the Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner! The ultimate organization tool for homeschooling parents, teachers, and tutors just got better. New 2020-2021 Teacher Lesson Planner is now available in a 3-ring binder! You can add, rearrange, and organize your lesson … [continue reading] The post Erin Condren Teacher Planner 2020-2021 appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Erin Condren offers a homeschool planner that I like. The size is like their regular teacher’s planner, it is the 8.5″ x 11″. There is plenty of room to write plans and activities out. The months are undated so you … [continue reading] The post Erin Condren Homeschool Planner appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Ideas and activities to learn about the Solar SystemMake a Solar System Crayon Resist where you use crayon drawings of the solar system and paint with black watercolor over to reveal what you’ve drawn.https://artsomeelementaryart.blogspot.com/2014/05/3rd-grade-solar-system-watercolor.htmlCrayon Resist with Watercolor … [continue reading] The post Solar System appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Leap Day PoemFebruary has 28 daysExcept when leap year fallsThen we have 29 daysBut it’s still the shortestMonth of allYou may also like:Groundhog Day PoemsHomeschoolingEaster PoemsHomeschoolingGeorge Washington PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Leap Day appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

FlagI love the flagIt flies so highIt almost seemsTo touch the sky.I love my flagWith colors true,Long may it waveRed, White, and Blue.You may also like:Easter PoemsHomeschoolingAbraham Lincoln … [continue reading] The post American Flag Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

George WashingtonI cannot tell a lie sirI’m sorry as can be.It was with my little hatchetI chopped down the cherry tree.You may also like:The Great Backyard Bird CountBlogProject Organize RefrigeratorLifeGroundhog … [continue reading] The post George Washington Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Abraham Lincolnborn February 12, 1809Abe Lincoln by Betty Anderson[verse 1]Lincoln lived in IllinoisThen went to WashingtonThe people made him president in 1861.[chorus]Lincoln, LincolnAbraham LincolnLincoln, LincolnAbraham Lincoln[verse 2]Lincoln … [continue reading] The post Abraham Lincoln Songs & Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Groundhog Day by Jane Drotosto the tune of Up On the HousetopPlease Mr. Groundhog hide, hide, hideSo winter soon will be bye bye.Oh Mr. Sun please stay behind a cloudThere must be no shadow of … [continue reading] The post Groundhog Day Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Valentines by Aileen FisherI gave a hundred ValetinesA hundred, did I say?I gave a thousand Valentinesone cold and wintry day.I didn’t put my name on them or any other words,because my Valentines were seeds… [continue reading] The post Valentines Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Here are some Easter poems that you can easily add your own fingerplay and movements to.Mr. Rabbit has a habitThat is very plain to see.He wrinkles up and crinkles upHis little nose at me.Our rabbits … [continue reading] The post Easter Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

The WindHang onto your hatWhoever you areOr the wild March windWill blow it far.You may also like:FrogsHomeschoolingThe Great Backyard Bird CountBlogRobin PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Wind Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Snowy MorningEvery whereI walk and go.I leave my step-marksIn the snow.You may also like:Abraham Lincoln Songs & PoemsHomeschoolingGeorge Washington PoemsHomeschoolingAmerican Flag PoemsHomeschooling… [continue reading] The post Winter Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Rosie Red RobinCame calling todayShe perched on the lilacAnd had much to say.Mr. RobinHis breast is redHis eyes are blackMr. Robin saysThat Spring is back.You may also like:Wind PoemsEnglish… [continue reading] The post Robin Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Showcase Cinema has a fun and rewarding summer reading program developed to encourage young children to read during the summer months, Bookworm Wednesdays entitles kids to free movie admission to a select children’s film when they present a book report … [continue reading] The post Showcase Cinema Bookworm Wednesdays appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Pussy WillowsPussy willows, with your mittensAnd your coats of grey,You have really come to tell usSpring is on its way.Pussy Willow – by Kate L BrownPussy Willow wakenedFrom her winter nap,For the … [continue reading] The post Pussy Willow Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

Spring timeIs garden time;Shovel, hoe, andRake time.Little Johnny-jump-up said,It must be Spring.I just saw a ladybugAnd heard a robin sing.I love the Spring,Especially MayWhen little bugsCome out to play.… [continue reading] The post Spring Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.

My Rocket ShipPut on your space helmetPut on your space suitStrap an oxygen tank to your back.We’ll take a trip in my space shipTo the moon and back.Five, four, three, two, one. Blast off! … [continue reading] The post Astronomy Poems appeared first on Homeschooling on a Shoestring.