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This sound puzzle map of the United States has been really helpful for my 9yo daughter who is learning the states and capitals. The audio piece is key because she’s learning proper pronunciation on her own and the sound helps reinforce learning!

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This sound puzzle map of the United States has been really helpful for my 9yo daughter who is learning the states and capitals. The audio piece is key because she’s learning proper pronunciation on her own and the sound helps reinforce learning! LTKFindsUnder50 LTKFamily LTKKids

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Map Making: A Biomes and Political map of The United States✨

Yesterday my daughter finally wrapped up a BIG work for her! Over the last few weeks she painstakingly created a biomes and political map of the United States complete with state names, landforms, and waterways!

Using the Montessori puzzle map of the United States, she first assembled the puzzle onto large paper. Next, she traced the shape of each state and re-assembled the puzzle. After that she labeled each state, then drew mountain ranges, other landforms, rivers, and lakes. Finally, she colored her map, paying extra attention to landforms and waterways.

Some benefits of map making include:

🗺️ Better memory formation and information retention;
🗺️ Improved brain connectivity;
🗺️ Enhanced spatial skills;
🗺️ Improved creativity and critical thinking;
🗺️ Improved fine motor skills and dexterity;
🗺️ A deeper understanding of geography and the world.

Does your child enjoy studying geography and making maps as part of their lessons? What are their favorite types of maps to make? Let me know in the comments👇🏽!

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Middle Grade Books on our “To Be Read for Fun” List📚

One way we prepare for the chilly seasons is to stock up good books (and board games, but more on that another time)! When it’s frigid outside many of us tend to hangout indoors which means more time for good books, games, and projects.

We recently welcomed the books shown here into our home for fall. These are on our “to be read for fun” list. We don’t have reviews to share just yet, but my son, who loves a good mystery, has already read and enjoyed The Mona Lisa Vanishes!

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My daughter’s Crate & Barrel Anders bookcase is sold out, but I’ve linked similar options!

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This Sawyer bookshelf from Crate and Barrel is out of stock, but I’ve linked similar options!

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My daughter’s Crate & Barrel bed shown here is out of stock, but here are some links to similar options!

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This is a fun group game for kids ages 6 and up! It’s also fun for a group of kids and their parents/caregivers.

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See the links, below, for some of our favorite homeschool reference books!

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My kids were playing this game today and they LOVE it! I enjoy playing with them. It’s called, “Charades for Kids” and it can even be played with only two players (they play together)

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This is the financial literacy book my son has been working through. It covers banking, buying and selling, insurance, budgeting, obtaining a loan, saving for retirement, and investments. It’s an excellent educational resource for kids. I’ve linked books for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, as well.

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Here are some of the math materials I use with my 9 year old daughter.

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Here are links to the materials and books we used for our Human Anatomy, Circulatory System studies. I’ve also included additional supplementsl materials since some of what we used here has sold out

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Alo makes some of my favorite workout sets. They’re both comfortable and stylish. I’m 5’6” 140lbs and I get a size medium bra and size small leggings. And I usually purchase black so my perspiration doesn’t show.🤪

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My 11yo son is currently loving these two fantasy adventure books from the Nic Blake and the Remarkables series!

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Here are links to some of the books we’re using to study human anatomy!

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My daughter started a new reading comprehension book this week! The passages are longer that what she’s accustomed to and so are the activities. The book is right on grade level so there’s no need to order a grade up or down.

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This is one of the resources I use as a reference as I guide my child through the Montessori math series.

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These are the items we keep on our homeschool science cart. Having this cart handy means easier science experiments for us!

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My son also enjoys nonfiction chapter books and this one is a favorite! I accidentally omitted it from my last post

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Here are some of the early chapter books my son enjoyed reading when he was 4-8 years old. He began reading middle grade books around age 8/9 and I have another post with those recommendations.

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This is one of the reading comprehension books my daughter enjoys using. It is culturally relevant, which I very much appreciate

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Here are links to a few options of the Montessori colored beads that we use for my daughter’s math work. We use a decanomial which includes golden ten bars. If you already have ten bars you make be able to get by with a checkerboard bead box (which doesn’t include ten bars)

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My son enjoys using his Loop earplugs when he’s engaged in focused, independent work.

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This Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids has a collection of useful activities for children to complete as they work on becoming more capable and organized. We plan to work through this book over the summer!

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This is the Algebra 1 book my son is using. I’ve linked the newer edition which has a different cover. Note: I also have and use the Solutions manual which has the answers to each problem in the textbook. The student textbook includes a subset of answers in the back.

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This WorstCase Scenario book is a fun resource for curious children ages 6-10! It answers some of those fun, “What do I do if…?” questions.

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This is our favorite printer paper! We like the nice, heavy feel of this particular paper. We don’t print a lot of pages daily, so we the paper lasts us a little while.

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This chess computer is good for solo or duo chess play. Children play “the computer” using real chess pieces making this a fun, screen-free way to practice chess! There are three modes of play, friendly, challenging, and expert. The computer even gives hints when prompted by the child

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We keep a couple of sets of Table Topics on our dining room table to encourage conversation during dinner! I’m linking our two favorites here!

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My daughter reads from a chapter book daily during the school week. She’s wrapping up this Anna Hibiscus book now.

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I’ve linked the materials we used in today’s day in the life video! My son used a 7th grade vocabulary book, a science notebook, and a human body book. My daughter used a reading comprehension workbook, the Montessori Stamp Game, and a third grade vocabulary workbook.

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This Dino Math Tracks game is perfect for reinforcing place value concepts! It also provides extra addition and subtraction practice. This game is great for children ages 5-9.

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MiniLUK and bambinoLUK are puzzles that are great for children’s cognitive development! These games help the child develop critical thinking skills and visual perception, and they help improve memory and concentration.

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Here is a link to the book we enjoy for math fact practice. We’re currently using the subtraction book, “Subtraction Facts That Stick”, but we’ve used and enjoyed them all!

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The miniLUK and BambinoLUK puzzles (bambinoLUK pictured bottom, center) are very engaging! They enhance intellectual ability helping the child develop better problem solving skills, memory, concentration, analytical and reasoning skills, and eye-hand coordination.

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Easter Eggs available for only $1.49 at Michaels Stores!

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