The distinctive appearance of the United States of America includes the borders of 48 different states within its unusual physical outline. This unique arrangement of independent yet united states followed, and sometimes created, an interesting history of the country.

"The truths we learned from our parents and the principles they taught us are always true; they can never change." Wrote Laura Ingalls Wilder. Something else that doesn't change is the enduring popularity of this remarkable children's author.

Many children, and many adults, are put off or frightened by mathematics. Math can be like a foreign language: beautiful sounding but also incomprehensible babble. The world of nature provides a different way of approaching math. It has been said that "mathematics is the language of nature."

The winter solstice is more than just an astronomical event that happens once a year. In ancient times it was cause for huge celebrations and festivals, and many of today's holiday traditions can be traced to those times. Come learn about the solstice and what it means today.

20 Unit Studies... hundreds of pages of learning!

With so much turmoil in the world today, it is more important than ever to teach children the important values of life, and how to share these values with others. This thematic unit will explore character education and community service for all grades.

The Sound of Music is a timeless musical classic for the whole family! Set in Austria during World War II, a spirited convent novice, Maria, is asked to leave her safe cloister to become the governess for a family of seven children. A strict and somber widower, Captain von Trapp, runs the household as if it was a military camp, with whistles to call the children...

20 Unit Studies... hundreds of pages of learning!

Did you know that gardening has been around for almost 11,000 years? The first garden art was probably decorated grape arbors. The Egyptians were the first to make paper from papyrus. Gardening goes back to the beginnings of civilization! Come join us for a closer look at gardening in this cross-curricular unit!

No Taxation Without Representation! This statement would help launch the American colonies into a war for economic and political freedom. In this unit, we investigate how the Revolutionary War began and study the men and women who fought for a new country.