Explore your local library and the whole universe of knowledge with our annual homeschool tour of the Dewey Decimal System. This month: “The Artistic 700s.”
π Homeschool Books & Libraries (Recent Posts)
And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.
A collection of great homeschool teaching ideas, resources, and little lessons on books and libraries from the River Houses Homeschool Network. Add your name to our free River Houses mailing list and get posts like these delivered right to your mailbox every week! π
β‘β Discovering Dewey: This Homeschool Books & Libraries collection also includes our special series of monthly Learning the Library posts that introduce your students to the Dewey Decimal System. π
π π HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILL! (Shakespeare, That Is)
Happy birthday to the Bard! Why not celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday by exploring some of the excellent free teaching materials available from the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.
π LIBRARY LESSONS: Learning About Thomas Jefferson’s Library
Today is Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, so why not spend some quality homeschool time this week learning about Jefferson’s famous libraryΒ β aΒ ready-made lesson plan from the Library of Congress will show you the way.
π LEARNING THE LIBRARY: The Technological 600s
Explore your local library and the whole universe of knowledge with our annual homeschool tour of the Dewey Decimal System. This month: The Technological 600s.
π LIBRARY LESSONS: Studying World War II at the National Archives
If you’re learning about World War II in your homeschool this year, be sure to explore the excellent educational materials and ready-made lessons available through the DocsTeach program at the U.S. National Archives.
π LEARNING THE LIBRARY: The Scientific 500s
Explore your local library and the whole universe of knowledge with our annual homeschool tour of the Dewey Decimal System. This month: The Scientific 500s.
π π WONDERFUL WORDS: Happy Dord Day!
“LexicΓ³grapher. n.s. [λΡξικὸν and Ξ³ΟΞ¬ΟΟ; lexicographe, French.] A writer of dictionaries; a harmless drudge, that busies himself in tracing the original, and detailing the signification of words.” (A humorous homeschool holiday, for all lovers of words and dictionaries.)
π HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE & HISTORY: The Starry Messenger
Remembering one of the great minds of history, Galileo Galilei (1564β1642), on the anniversary of his birth.
π LIBRARY LESSONS: Kβ5 Teaching Resources from the National Archives
The U.S. National Archives isn’t just a resource for older students. They have a wide assortment of free teaching materials available for the lower grades too, all of them ideal for homeschool families.
π LEARNING THE LIBRARY: The Linguistic 400s
Explore your local library and the whole universe of knowledge with our annual homeschool tour of the Dewey Decimal System. This month: The Linguistic 400s.
