September 17th, 1787 is the anniversary of the United States Constitution and the start of Constitution Week.  So often we hear or read about “Constitutional Rights” and freedoms being debated, taken away, or altered in various ways.

This week my kids will be reviewing, researching, and notebooking all things constitutional so it will be clear to them just what our constitutional rights are.

Below are some of the resources we will be incorporating into our Constitution Week homeschool studies.

Constitution Day History and Quizzes  http://www.ducksters.com/holidays/constitution_day.php

US Government Learning Adventures, Glossary, and Games for all ages and levels  https://bensguide.gpo.gov/

Mini posters of how a bill becomes a law, the Bill of Rights, and branches of government (you will need an account to get the downloads, but it isn’t complicated and it’s free) http://www.kidsdiscover.com/celebrate-constitution-day/

This  song is from my childhood (from Saturday morning cartoons) and it is how I’ve always remembered the…

I doubt that anyone needs a special day calendar reminder that September 11, 2001 is the anniversary of a major historic event.   As homeschoolers, we learn about important events.  Usually it’s not stressful to teach history, even though some of the world’s past is tragic, we still learn about those times.  But, teaching the history of 9-11 is the most difficult subject that I’ve ever attempted to teach.  It was such a horrible and painful day and that horror and pain is still fresh for so many.

Home educating parents are asking,  ” How much are we supposed to expose our children to about the events and aftermath of this day?”  I’m asking that myself.   Even the minimal historic account is overwhelming.   However,  I don’t think we should just continue with school as usual.

My older kids remember vividly watching the news and seeing the devastation.  They have had…