Category Archives: American History

It’s a Pinning Party

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We’ve begun to build up our fabulous collaborative Pinterest boards, to share even more wonderful hands-on history, science and literature activities with you all. My Pinning Friends have been quite busy. Please check out our boards and see what we’ve … Continue reading →

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Posted in American History, Ancient History, blogging, Early Elementary Years, hands-on history, homeschooling, kindergarten, learning to read, literature-based learning, preschool, science | 7 Comments

F.I.A.R. Who Owns The Sun?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We’ve been rowing Who Own The Sun? by Stacey Chbosky last week and this week, which is about a young boy who realizes his father is a slave, owned by a master, and that he, himself is also owned. His … Continue reading →

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America I Am

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

My mood is somber as I examine the artifacts of slavery: rusted chains that once encircled the wrists, necks and ankles of captured men and women. The door of an African castle used to imprison slaves waiting for ships … Continue reading →