Layers of Learning

The Lion-Makers, a Story From the Panchatantra

The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient stories from India that were written down more than two thousand years ago, though the stories themselves are much older than that. They are the first fables ever told in the world. They’re … Continue...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 5:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Writer's Workshop

Pi Day

Happy Pi Day! It’s 3.14, so today, you’ve got to teach your kids about Pi! For every circle, no matter it’s size, the distance around the edge (the circumference) is about 3.14 times longer than the distance across the circle …...

Published Wed, Mar 14 2012 4:28 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Holidays, Celebrations Around the Year, Math Helps

Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.13

Layers of Learning Unit 1.13 curriculum of awesomeness includes History: Ancient India Geography: Grasslands Science: Elements & the Periodic Table Arts: Texture & Volume Learn about how elephants were used in wars in India and play elephant tag...

Published Thu, Aug 16 2012 8:11 AM by Layers of Learning

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Toddler Artists Make Better Writers

Harrison is in his colorful house period. Last week it was suns and the week before that he was doing people. He’s actually the only one of my six boys who has been very interested in drawing and coloring before. … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 5:06 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations

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Published Sun, Feb 19 2012 9:10 PM by Layers of Learning

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Unit 1.6

This sixth unit in the Layers of Learning Program includes: History: The Levant Geography: Physical Earth Science: Laws of Motion The Arts: List Poems In this unit you can learn what Abraham has to do with current events in the … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Apr 10 2012 9:11 PM by Layers of Learning

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The Great Dalmuti

My kids found this game, The Great Dalmuti, at scout camp outs where they play into the wee hours. I finally consented to learning the game and actually liked it. It’s simple, easy to play and as short or as … Continue reading → Read...

Published Tue, Jun 12 2012 3:08 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Family Night

Happy Easter!

Hope your Easter holiday is wonderful! We’re planning a few fun things for the weekend. A mini egg hunt – We’ll have our regular egg hunt on Easter, but the kids are so excited that they want a pre-show event. … Continue reading...

Published Fri, Apr 06 2012 7:27 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Easter

Kids 5th-8th Planner

Having a planner for your kids is more for you than for them. It makes for an easy place to write in and check off their assignments, creating a regular routine and set of expectations. It also helps you to … Continue reading → Read More....

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 4:29 AM by Layers of Learning

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Maps of Samoa and American Samoa

Here are two more maps of Samoa and American Samoa for you to label and color. American Samoa Samoa These countries are tiny islands in the vast Pacific and probably won’t be easy to see in your student atlas. Look … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Jul 12 2012 3:32 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Printables, Geography Printables, Country Studies, Printable World and Country Maps, Geography Explorations

Window Message Board

We just re-did our kitchen, which made me happy, but I also lost my painted-on-the-cabinets chalk boards, which made me sad. It took me a couple of weeks, but driven by necessity I found a replacement, a window message board. … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Aug 07 2012 5:22 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organizing Your Home, Organization, Organizing Your Time

Reading Notebook

I keep a reading notebook. I read quite a bit and there are often things I come across that I want to remember. I put the date I read it, the title and the name of the author on the … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 3:28 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations

Mom Inspiration: What’s A Mom Worth

Check out this article from Yahoo! Finance. They ask, “Just how much is a homemaker worth?” and claim that if a stay-at-home mom or dad took their skills to the marketplace, they could make much more than the average American. … Continue...

Published Tue, Sep 18 2012 5:16 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Being the Mom

Family Day Trips

Every family needs family fun time. You need an outlet away from the mundane of everyday life. You also need a way to create happy family memories. Vacations are perfect for a memory-building escape, but we can’t all run off … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 4:58 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Vacations and Outings, Family Fun, family, outings, day trips

Edward III’s Coat of Arms

Edward III was monarch of England during the early years of the Hundred Years War. He changed his coat of arms from the three lions of King Richard I to the lions quartered with the fleurs-de-lis of France. He did … Continue reading → Read...

Published Fri, Jan 13 2012 5:04 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Medieval History, Explorations, History Explorations, Printables, Medieval History Printables, History Printables

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