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January morning basket | Polar explorations | Homeschool study
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items This January, our morning basket takes us on an adventure to the Arctic and Antarctic with the theme Polar Explorations. With the chilly weather outside, it’s the perfect time to explore icy landscapes, learn about incredible wildlife, and hear stori...
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Teaching style
Picture books
Chapter books/ read aloud 📚
Poetry 🩵 Devotional 🙌🏼
Memory work
Fine Arts Focus fine 🎭 🖼️ 🎼
Teaching style
An essential read if you want to know and learn more about Charlottes teaching philosophy. I go to this resource regularly
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A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning
Basically a manual for Charlotte Mason inspired home education
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More Charlotte Mason Education
I never put this book away. It is always out I am always reading it this is like my homeschool Bible
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The Well-Trained Mind - Homeschooling Curriculum
So many historical figures were classically educated this book is about the Core of classical education and how to teach it to your kids
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CORE
Ahhh!! Such a good read trust me I also love the fact that the classical education is making a comeback it has worked for years so idk why we switched it up
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Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America
A great read to learn more about the Charlotte Mason education I also enjoyed this as an audio book
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For the Children's Sake: Education Foundations
Picture books
This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the life and habitat of polar bears, combining science with captivating artwork.
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The Polar Bear
A lyrical exploration of the hidden world beneath the snow, perfect for sparking curiosity about winter ecology.
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Over and Under the Snow
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A straightforward yet engaging introduction to the science of icy formations and their role in the polar regions
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Icebergs, Ice Caps, and Glaciers (Rookie Read-About Science: Earth Science)
Set in Alaska, this tender story explores the bond between a child and parent with cultural insights into Inuit traditions.
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Mama, Do You Love Me?
Chapter books/ read aloud 📚
A delightful, classic story that combines humor with a lighthearted look at penguins and the adventures they inspire.
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Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)
An abridged version of this gripping tale could serve as an introduction to the harsh yet fascinating Arctic wilderness.
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The Call of the Wild
Poetry 🩵 Devotional 🙌🏼
This beautifully illustrated book pairs stunning poetry with fascinating facts about how animals survive winter, making it an engaging and educational addition to your morning basket.
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Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold (Junior Library Guild Selection)
Short and engaging devotions that combine faith and science, with entries on God’s creation of animals, weather, and the natural world.
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Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)
Memory work
This month, we’re memorizing “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost, a classic winter poem that evokes the stillness and beauty of snowy landscapes. You can find it in many poetry anthologies,
This month, we’re memorizing “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost, a classic winter poem that evokes the stillness and beauty of snowy landscapes. You can find it in many poetry anthologies,
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The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Memorize important milestones like Roald Amundsen’s 1911 expedition to the South Pole or Sir Ernest Shackleton’s heroic Antarctic journey in 1914.
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Polar Exploration Timeline
Learn the scientific names of polar animals like Ursus maritimus (polar bear) or Aptenodytes forsteri (emperor penguin). Add flashcards for visual aids!
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Polar Animal Flashcards, Arctic and Antarctic, homeschool, learning resource, printable, nature science study, pdf instant digital download
Bible Verses or Character-Building Quotes I’ll be using can be found on the blog post
January Morning Basket for the Grammar Stage | Polar Explorations
Use printable polar animal cards or geography cards from Etsy to practice recognition and facts.
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168 Geography and Landform Terms Flash Cards / 3 Part Montessori Cards
Fine Arts Focus fine 🎭 🖼️ 🎼
Another stunning Arctic-themed painting, this piece showcases towering icebergs with incredible detail and majesty. It’s a great conversation starter about how artists can capture extreme environments
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Frederic Church: The Iceberg. Fine Art Print/Poster (001662)
This timeless piece vividly evokes the chill and drama of winter through its energetic strings. Perfect for discussing how music can tell a story or capture the feel of a season.
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Vivaldi: Four Seasons
Nature Study
Learn about creatures like polar bears, arctic foxes, snowy owls, and narwhals. Discuss how they adapt to extreme cold and the unique features that help them survive.
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Polar Animal Flashcards, Arctic and Antarctic, homeschool, learning resource, printable, nature science study, pdf instant digital download
Study the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems, including plant life, icebergs, and how seasons impact these regions.
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Polar regions unit study, Arctic unit study, Antarctica unit study, Reindeer unit study, Polar bear unit study, Penguin unit study, Iceberg
Explore the science behind the Northern and Southern Lights, their cultural significance, and where they can be seen.
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Homeschool Study Unit | Digital Download Curriculum
Suggested nature study activities can be found on the blog post
January Morning Basket for the Grammar Stage | Polar Explorations
Good resource to incorporate with nature study
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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? My First Reader
Another great resource to have for nature study
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North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration
Games and puzzles
64 piece puzzle
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Mudpuppy Arctic Life Search & Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23”x15.5” – For Kids Age 4-7 - Colorful Illustrations of Animals, Fish, Birds Living in the Arctic – Complete Puzzle to Find 40+ Hidden Images
100 piece puzzle
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Mudpuppy Arctic Above & Below 100 Piece Double-Sided Puzzle
Arctic Riders helps develop decision-making skills as players roll the dice and determine how many spaces to move each narwhal pawn, based on where the treat tokens are on the board game.
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SimplyFun Arctic Riders - Educational & Fun Math Games for Kids - Practice Your Addition & Subtraction Skills - 2 to 4 Players, for Kids 7 & Up
Keep the Penguins on the ice! Penguins on Ice features 80 challenges where players use their brains to place the shifting, pentomino pieces with penguins on the board to solve each puzzle.
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SmartGames Penguins on Ice - A Sliding Cognitive Skill-Building Puzzle Game for Ages 6 - Adult