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Famous Ancient Figures: Free Printable List Of Ancient Peoples

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I have a famous ancient figures free printable list of ancient peoples.  Also, look at my Ancient Civilizations page about Ancient Civilizations for more ideas.

These free printable pages have quotes, facts, and an activity about famous ancient people.

I like them because you can fold them and add as a minibook to your lapbook or use with your unit studies.

Famous Ancient Figures: Free Printable List Of Ancient Peoples

Too, these free pages make for great additions to your notebooks.

Besides studying about ancient figures is what keeps history from being boring. Learning facts and dates have no importance unless we learn about the people behind the wars and significant events of history.

Famous people of the past had to think outside the box and had to be creative and faced huge challenges. That kind of action stirs the imagination of a child.

BOOKS FOR KIDS LEARNING ABOUT ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

Next, look at these books and resources for an ancient civilizations unit study.

I have resources for all ages.

13 Ancient Civilization Hands-on Resources and Books

Add some of these fun resources to your unit study or study for the day of Ancient Civilizations.

Now, at the famous figures included in this download.

FAMOUS FIGURES LIST OF ANCIENT PEOPLES

Look at these famous figures I included in this download.

  1. Cleopatra VII
  2. Julius Caesar
  3. Confucius
  4. Hammurabi
  5. Pericles

And then look at some of these hands-on ancient civilization activities to pair with the free printable list.

Grab my free Free Mesopotamia Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-On Learning, the Fun Pharaohs and Queens Ancient Egypt Lapbook and Activities and Ancient Rome Lapbook for Kids and Fun Hands-on Ideas.

MORE HANDS-ON ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ACTIVITIES

Famous Ancient Figures: Free Printable List Of Ancient Peoples

Then grab the free printable below.

HOW TO GET THE ANCIENT FIGURES FREE PRINTABLE LIST

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Day 10 Unit Study Beginnings 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

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It’s day 10 unit study beginnings. Also, look at my page Best Homeschool Unit Studies. I’m doing 10 days of diving into unit studies by creating a unit study together.

Last, but certainly not least important is to determine how to begin or open your unit study. 

Unit study beginnings matter because you want a hands-on activity that will hook your children onto unit studies.

Day 10 Unit Study Beginnings 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

There are several ways to introduce a unit study besides reading a book though I have used that hook before to get my boys’ interest piqued in our unit study. 

Most children will engage when you open your unit study with something that is not expected like a hands-on project.

I have used many ways to introduce a unit study that moved me outside of the box or in this case the book.

6 CREATIVE UNIT STUDY BEGINNINGS THAT STICK

Take a look at this list of ways to introduce your unit study that spark an interest in any hum drum unit study.

1. START WITH AN EASY MINIBOOK TO BEGIN A LAPBOOK

Instead of doing a whole lapbook, just do one small minibook.

When we studied the Native Americans, we started by creating a pop up book. Instead of a boring quiz on what my boys knew or didn’t know about the Native Americans, we made an interactive mini pop up book.

2. DO A FIELD TRIP ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF A UNIT STUDY

Sure, you can save it for the end, but if you have enough places to visit, try to make it your first event too.

The field trip sets the mood for learning that topic and for my boys they could recall what they already experienced by the place we visited.

One year, I did a fall unit study with the boys and instead of reading about what fall is, I took them to a field trip where we could pick our own pumpkins and experience hands-on activities about fall.

3. BEGIN WITH AN EASY SCIENCE ACTIVITY

We tested out some plants when we began our Amazon rain forest unit.

Day 10 Unit Study Beginnings 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

Next, begin your unit with a game.

4. GAMES ARE SOME OF THE BEST UNIT STUDY OPENERS

And if you can’t find one on the topic you are studying, you can create an easy one based off the basic games like Go Fish, Battle or even trading cards.

Day 10 Unit Study Beginnings 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

You are only limited by your imagination.

5. BEGIN YOUR UNIT STUDY BY LISTENING TO MUSIC OR EVEN DOING A DRAWING, ILLUSTRATION, ART OR CRAFT.

6. BEGIN YOUR UNIT STUDY BY CREATING A MEAL OR FAVORITE DISH.

Day 10 Unit Study Beginnings 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

I hope you have enjoyed this step by step series in helping you to ease down the unit study trail. 

As you can see, I feel a unit study is a superior way to teach a child though I never claim it is easy.

Sometimes it is flat out hard, but I always focus on the rewards. 

10 DAYS OF CREATING A UNIT STUDY TOGETHER

I always look at my return in investment. 

When my sons learn research skills early and have a say in what they want to learn with my guidance, I feel it gives them a mastery of material that would otherwise take us a few years to learn.

Doing my part in the process too by using living books, choosing topics they are enthusiastic about and working hard alongside them.

I keep it all about hands-on when I would rather it be hands off at times, I have tried to reduce education boredom.

Day 10 Unit Study Beginnings 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

One of the biggest payoffs though is when my oldest son who is now graduated and doing college level work tells me Thank You. 

His thank you comes from a place deep down inside because he knows I could have chosen a little easier path and some years I had no choice. 

But where possible, I always tried to bring our learning around to a central theme or topic.

It’s true small ideas give a huge payoff.

Did you come up with a theme or try one or two unit studies?

Hugs and love ya,

10 Days of Creating A Unit Study Together

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Free Homeschool Planner Inside Title Page

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I have a homeschool planner free inside title page. Grab other gorgeous planning pages on my Homeschool Planner and 7 Step Curriculum Planner page.

I am love, love, loving the fact that I have decided to spread my curriculum pages for planner printables throughout the year.  When the mood hits me and it hits often, I have to create and make my homeschool planner printables. 

Free Homeschool Planner Inside Title Page

Sharing the new printables with you too is one of my favorite things to do because I hope you get as excited as I do.

Because my 7 Step DIY Homeschool Planner has been the product of many, many years to refine the core of it, I feel like now I can add those refining touches as it grows larger with more options. 

From the beginning, I never wanted one curriculum planner with all the same pages to share with you knowing that everybody else has the same download.

I love options from year to year and I will continue to add them as I plod along.

CURRICULUM PAGES FOR PLANNER

Today, I have the first printable for an inside title page.  It is one of those refinements or new sections.

I have switched over the years to keeper covers for the homeschool planner which means there are no more dated planner covers. 

This allows you more choices to choose from each  year.

Homeschool Planner Inside title page

With that switch though, I know some of you have wanted some place to put the school year and maybe a few notes near the front of your planner. 

Some of the homeschool planner covers allows you to edit and fill in the school year and some don’t.

Also, because you may want something between your front cover and where your papers actually start, I have created the first inside title page for this new section of the planner. 

I haven’t decided where to place this new section of pages, but I will let you know shortly after I find an organized spot on my blog. 

Probably, I will keep them on the same page as the front covers and back covers.  It kind of makes sense to keep them there.

7 STEP DIY HOMESCHOOL PLANNER

The inside title page has a page for you to fill in the current school year and a place for your name.

You can use the lines below that to add other personal information or emergency contact information and/or to add some of your favorite quotes for the year.

  I kind of left it generic meaning you may prefer to add other items and I didn’t want to hem you in to what I thought needed to go there.

And like all my forms, the inside title page will eventually have many font choices and colors and here is my first form.

Hope you like it.  I can’t wait to create my planner for next year, but by starting early now and adding the new forms, we will have plenty to select from.

Look at these other homeschool printable products that I know you’ll love!

Whoa, it’s been a while since I shared an inspirational quote.  You know how much I love them because they pack a punch of energy and I want my everyday filled always with lots of it.  I heart this one today.

There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle, or you can live as if everything is a miracle.”

~Albert Einstein~

So true!

HOW TO GET THE FREE INSIDE TITLE PAGE

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Day 9 Flow of Our Day with A Unit Study Schedule 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

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We’re on day 9 flow of our day with a unit study schedule. Also, look at my page Best Homeschool Unit Studies. I’m doing 10 days of diving into unit studies by creating a unit study together.

Homeschoolers are anything but typical and that difference is reflected in the flow our day with a unit study schedule.

I cringe when I think about sharing “typical homeschool schedules” only because I don’t want to ever give you the impression that this is the best way for the season of homeschooling that you are in right now.

Day 9 Flow of Our Day with A Unit Study Schedule 10 Days of Diving Into Unit Studies by Creating a Unit Study Together

But having said that, I would rather share with you how my unit study schedule works for my day so that you see how relaxed that it can be. 

I have had many schedules, even having to schedule to half-hour increments where needed.  And all of them have worked for the various stages of homeschooling that I have been at in my journey.

So sharing the groove to our unit study day, I am hoping that you see that when planning by “blocks of time” if you can, you have more control over your day. 

UNIT STUDY SCHEDULE

Freedom with a block of time still gives me boundaries and helps me to plug along in the day.

Too, it allows me to decide if we need to focus on a previous day’s assignment or work on the next assignment in our unit study.

The Flow of Our Day With A Unit Study Schedule

Too, I am an early riser and believe in the value of getting the day started early because I don’t want to waste any time. 

No, we don’t have to start schooling right then, but I like having a little bit more time to enjoy quiet mornings.  

Believe me, it was not always possible with little ones, but they grow up, trust me.

We start our day early most mornings with school too and I do occasionally begin our day with fun subjects like geography, history and science and especially if we feel a bit of burnout coming.

However, for a majority of our homeschooling years, we begin our morning focused on the 3 Rs. 

HOW A DAY FLOWS WITH UNIT STUDIES

I have read numerous articles throughout the years and we have experienced the same thing and that is my sons prime time for learning is first in the day. 

Tackling tougher subjects first instead of giving left over time to them allows them to not be frustrated on such essential life-long skills. 

For most kids tough subjects are usually math and some of language arts like writing.

It is especially important to me to cover math and grammar first because those subjects are harder to cover in a unit study and I don’t want them to suffer. 

For the little ones, you will want to focus on phonics first as well. 

Too, a fun hands-on project waiting to be done in your unit study is a great motivating factor for you for your kids to finish the skill subjects early.

Relaxing and savoring our moment with our unit study is more satisfying when I know that I don’t have to force a subject to fit. Get it done early and move on to the delight of the unit study.

It has been my experience to not labor subjects like math, grammar and phonics. If they fit in a unit study topic, then fine.  If not, always schedule time for them separately and move on to enjoying your day.

Blocks of time work for us. And I always make sure I have time to give to my youngest son if he is struggling and allow time for them to finish up an assignment that might have taken a little longer to cover.  

A block type of schedule allows us longer stretches of time to set up our hands-on materials, work on them and not have to put them away right then for the day. 

We can come back later in the day to work on them also.

10 DAYS OF CREATING A UNIT STUDY TOGETHER

As you can see from my schedule above, we are either together for out unit study from about 10:00 a.m.ish on or right after we finish our early lunch, which is normally around noon.

I decide each day how we will spend it depending on the previous day’s assignment.

A unit study schedule should have an ebb and flow, but be relaxed and flexible.

Do you think you can create an easy unit study schedule based on the tough subjects that you need to tackle first?

Hugs and love ya,

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Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

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Get ready for this easy pudding slime recipe that is made with just 3 ingredients in just a minute or two.

Slime has become a favorite hands-on activity for kids everywhere. It’s stretchy, squishy, and endlessly fun to poke, knead, and stretch.

But if you’re making slime for little ones—especially preschoolers or toddlers—you might be concerned about safety

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

That’s where edible slime recipes come in! They’re made from food ingredients, so while they’re not meant to be a snack, you don’t have to worry if your child accidentally takes a bite.

Edible slimes are perfect for sensory play, messy play days, or even a themed homeschool activity.

One of the easiest and most delicious options is chocolate pudding slime. And that is what we are going to tackle today.

The texture of this slime ends up somewhere between slime and playdough and is perfect for little hands.

RESOURCES FOR A CHOCOLATE UNIT STUDY

Next, look at some of these activities to include multiple ages in your fun activity.

8 Books for Creating a Chocolate Unit Study

Add some of these books to learn about how chocolate is made.

Then, look at a few more chocolate activities.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR LEARNING ABOUT CHOCOLATE

8 GREAT EDIBLE SLIME RECIPES

Next, look at more edible slime recipes.

  1. You will definitely have a hard time keeping them from eating this tasty and fun Edible Starburst Slime recipe.
  2. Learn How To Make Edible Slime With Marshmallows, I love recipes with simple and safe ingredients.
  3. Make an Easy Nutella Slime Recipe, another great chocolate slime recipe for exploring the senses.
  4. How to Make Edible Slime with Gummy Bears looks like a fun but also delicious idea and can also be used to learn about color mixing.
  5. Loaded with omega 3 and great for slime, who knew, try out this Chia Seed Slime idea.
  6. This DIY Edible Pizza Slime | How To Make Slime The Best 3 Ingredient Slime is the coolest set up, kids will go crazy for it.
  7. Stir up some fun with this Kool-Aid Slime, make it up in a rainbow of colors for all kinds of fun.
  8. Another food topic that you can really dig into is honey, how bees make it, store it, and more. Supplement it with this How to Make Honey Slime.
Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

Finally, look at this easy chocolate pudding slime recipe.

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING SLIME RECIPE

This recipe is simple, quick, and smells just like chocolate pudding. It’s taste-safe and safe for little ones who may be tempted to sneak a lick.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cornstarch
  • 1–2 cups warm water
Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

In a mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix and cornstarch. Stir well until fully blended.

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

If you want to add a little extra scent you can add in vanilla extract and/or cocoa powder too.

Slowly add 1 cup of warm water, mixing as you pour. Keep stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

Add more water, a little at a time, until the slime reaches your desired consistency. It should be stretchy but not sticky.

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

Knead with your hands for a few minutes to smooth it out.

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

The result is a smooth, stretchy slime with a chocolatey scent. Kids will love squishing it, pulling it, and making “mud pies” with it. Best of all, if they sneak a taste, it’s perfectly safe.

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones

Tips for Success:

Easy Chocolate Edible Pudding Slime Recipe for Little Ones
  • If your slime is too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more cornstarch.
  • If it’s too crumbly, add a splash more water.
  • Play with it on a plastic mat or tray to make cleanup easier.
  • Don’t forget to include bowls, measuring cups and spoons, cookie cutters, rolling pins, and more like buttons to decorate your chocolate creations!