Sharing His Story through the Stories of Yesterday and Today
This fun 18-page notebooking and copywork pack introduces children to animals of the frozen lands of the arctic, Antarctica, and the tundra. Part 1 introduces them to the Arctic fox, the lemming, and the caribou. There is easy, beginning copywork in a large, traceable font for each animal as well as an illustration of the animal and a […]
Notebooking is a great way to allow your children to follow their interests while learning. It allows flexibility and depth that can be adjusted to the age of the student. This great series introduces your little ones to notebooking and allows them to color pictures and practice their handwriting skills by tracing copywork in a large, […]
This is the fourth in a series to introduce your younger ones to notebooking. They can learn fun facts about the kiwi, Tasmanian devil, and wombat while they color pictures of these exotic animals with the next unit in our series of beginner notebooking packs. Check out this fun notebooking series for your younger students. Twenty-seven pages total. […]
Notebooking is a wonderful way to add a new twist to your children’s learning experience, and it can be adjusted to the age of the student! This is the third in a series to introduce your younger ones to notebooking. If they are too young to do all the handwriting practice, they can listen to […]
Notebooking is a wonderful way to add flexibility and depth to your children’s learning experience, and it can be adjusted to the age of the student! This is the second in a series to introduce your younger ones to notebooking while allowing them to practice their handwriting skills by tracing large-print copywork. They can also color pictures of three Australian […]
Notebooking is a great way to allow your children to follow their interests while learning. It allows flexibility and depth that can be adjusted to the age of the student. This new series introduces your little ones to notebooking and allows them to practice their handwriting skills by tracing copywork in a large, easy-to-trace font […]
“In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate—look to his character.” Noah Webster Noah Webster made some powerful observations in his lifetime that are just as important and true today as they were more than one hundred and fifty years ago when he first […]
Proclamations of Thanksgiving Copywork is a wonderful way to encourage thoughtful reflection during the Thanksgiving season or any time of year. Proclamations of Thanksgiving Copywork Volume 1 includes three Scripture passages and a Thanksgiving poem by Felicia Dorothea Hemans in print, cursive, and manuscript to trace or to copy. Included in this packet are. Psalm 69:30 KJV 2 […]
Today, we remember October 18, 1967, the date when the animated movie, The Jungle Book, was released by Walt Disney. Loosely based on the books by Rudyard Kipling, the movie was very popular. Try this copywork about animals from the original books. * * Timeline Worksheet: October 18, 1967, Release of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book Blank […]
Join us on a safari to the land of Kenya as we learn about the land and people of this African nation. We’ll stop in Nairobi and Mombasa, see the Great Rift Valley, and take a safari in this simple, easy-to-use geography and copywork book all about Kenya. Short, clear copywork is included about each […]
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Joshua Chamberlain. Born in Maine on September 8, 1828, he served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was present at the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. I’ve created copywork from one of his books to share a glimpse of the bravery and courage of both sides of this […]
“If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on to prosper…” Daniel Webster knew what it took for a country to experience true prosperity on a deeper level, the Truth as shared in the Bible. Come enjoy two of his famous quotes in this copywork and dictation pack. Print, cursive, […]
My Book About Egypt takes elementary students to the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta, and Giza. It introduces kids to the past and present of these cities through simple copywork exercises and shares ways kids can pray for the nation of Egypt. 13 pages total. This fun geography copywork book is a limited time freebie, so […]
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Henry Lawson, one of the best-known Australian poets. Enjoy his poem “The Bonny Port of Sydney” as you do today’s copywork activity. Timeline Worksheet: June 17, 1867 Blank printable timeline index card Printable timeline index card (Fits Australian history timeline.) If you are new to this series, visit my introduction to timeline index cards. […]
Have you ever gone on a camping trip? Whether you have one planned for this summer or not, your kindergarteners and first graders can have fun making their very own camping notebook. There are twelve pages total—eleven with a story about camping that they can trace, ten with pictures they can color, and one with […]
If you’ve ever wanted to use an inexhaustible homeschooling resource, copywork may be your answer. The options for using it are as limitless as imagination and the occasions to use it are almost as vast. But what is it, where did it come from, and why should you consider adding it to your child’s education? […]
Washington Irving is perhaps best remembered as the author of the short stories “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle.” He also had a love of travel and history and wrote many other titles including The Sketch Book which combines beautiful descriptions of historic places with stories, essays, and fiction. Today’s timeline worksheet […]
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the thirty-second president of the United States. When he was elected president in 1932, the country was suffering through the Great Depression. Eight days after his inauguration, he delivered the first of what became known as the “fireside chats.” These radio broadcasts were designed to help comfort and reassure the people while […]
Phillis Wheatley was the first prominent African-American poet in the United States – and she was first published while the nation was still a collection of British colonies! Learn more about this incredible woman and enjoy an excerpt from her famous poem “Goliath of Gath” by joining me over on Blessed Beyond A Doubt! Print, […]
As a special way to honor Veteran’s Day this year, I’d like to share with you my God Bless America copywork pack. The lyrics to this classic Irving Berlin song are included in print, cursive, and manuscript to trace and to copy. To all those of you who have served, or are serving our nation […]
Do you remember the scene in Tom Sawyer with the paintbrush and the fence? That classic scene is the source of this 27-page FREE copywork printable. There is print, cursive, and manuscript copywork to trace and to copy. This printable handwriting practice pack is part of a guest post I wrote for Blessed Beyond a Doubt. […]
On November 2, 1783, George Washington retired from the army at the end of the American Revolution. Even though he was a very successful general and very famous among the people in the new nation, he decided to retire instead of trying to get more power. He used the last orders he gave to his […]
Did you download our newest subscriber freebie yet? My Book on Australia takes elementary students to the cities of Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, and Perth. It introduces kids to these cities through simple copywork exercises and shares ways kids can pray for the nation of Australia. 16 pages total. We have another new subscriber freebie coming for you […]
Geoffrey Chaucer is considered by many to be “The Father of English Literature.” Today, we remember October 25, 1400, the date of his death, with a copywork excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. Timeline Worksheet: October 25, 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer Copywork Fits English history timeline or Authors and Literature timeline.* *If you are new to this […]
{This post contains affiliate links.} Last week, I promised a special freebie for you and my full review of The Wise Woman Literary Analysis Journal Questions. Nothing we can do can make us Somebody. That was the one theme that left the deepest impression on me as I read The Wise Woman. It’s the story […]
On September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold met with the British to discuss handing over West Point. Today’s copywork is an excerpt from General George Washington’s general orders issued on September 26, 1780, thanking God for His protection over the young nation after the discovery of Arnold’s treason. * Timeline Worksheet: September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold Commits Treason Fits American history […]
He didn’t plan to become a writer. He was managing his home and farm, but that changed in 1820 when he wrote a simple story. That story led to another, and another, and another. As a result, American literature changed forever. Though not his first novels, Cooper’s Leatherstocking tales featuring Natty Bumppo captured the early […]
“A very great vision is needed and the man who has it must follow it as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky.” Crazy Horse was a famous leader of the Oglala Sioux who is remembered for his skill in battle and his dedication to his people. We will take a look at […]
Could you use some help teaching poetry to kids? Could you use some copywork of twenty-five English words that have no true rhyme? Stop by the Schoolhouse Review Crew for my roundup and freebie today!
{This post contains affiliate links.} Today I’d like to share my newest copywork printable. It is the poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson called “Strong Son of God, Immortal Love.” Some of you may be familiar with the hymn based on the poem. You can download it free below in any one of three handwriting styles. […]
We have a new subscriber freebie for you! Civil War Activities for Kids: Copywork includes ten quotes from prominent leaders of the American Civil War. The quotations are perfect for dictation as well as copywork. Copywork is provided in three handwriting styles-print, cursive, and manuscript-to either trace or copy. Each book is approximately 34-40 pages. […]
August is American Artist Appreciation Month and we’re celebrating over on Blessed Beyond a Doubt with a free pack of Presidential quote copywork pages illustrated with portraits painted by the famous American artist Gilbert Stuart. In honor of the year of Gilbert Stuart’s birth, 1755, we also have a Teachable Timeline roundup of things that were […]
