Plan for Winter Holidays Around the World Unit — in Progress — Suggestions?

I’ve wanted to do this for years, and I think we’ll finally give it a go. Maybe we’ll invite some other families to join us for some of this fun stuff.
Obviously, I have a long way to go with this. If anyone knows of any terrific books, projects or on-line resources, or if you have [...]

Marie and I Are Planning a Huge Unit on MOVIES — Suggestions Anyone?

It looks like we have enough fodder here to keep us busy until she’s in college.
Marie: Specific activities you can start on are in blue.
I. Choose five movies by the same director/filmmaker.

II. Using the library or online sources: learn about the fundamentals of filmmaking, i.e. angles, movement, space, sound. Take notes (I’ll buy [...]

American Revolution Unit Study — Any Suggestions??

Martin (age 10) and I decided to do a unit on the American Revolution. We may be interested in co-oping if any local kids — say 8-12 years old — want to join us. In case anyone is wondering — no, there’s no way we’re going to get to ALL these books and activities. No [...]