• Civil War Unit Study American Girl Addy

    American Girl Addy Civil War Unit Study

      Welcome to Addy’s World 1854: Growing Up During America’s Civil War *Note: This is such a deeply emotional topic of study, that will surely create much discussion and perhaps some sadness, anger, and confusion for children.  I hope to convey some positive points (stories of courage, faith, hope against all hope, and the deepest expressions of love) that will help sort out what can be learned,  so that in our personal lives and in the life of our communities and our countries, we will never repeat a history such as this. The Civil War (American Girl Addy) Unit Study Overview Here’s what you’ll find in the Addy Unit Study…

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    Christmas School

    ****Christmas School**** Hello Friends! It’s been awhile… Is it already November? The warmth and joy of the holidays are just beginning to stir in our home. The Christmas music is playing, the candles are flickering, the first baking has begun.   I’m sipping some hot, spicy tea and making lists.   This week is one of my favorite weeks of the year.  Does that sound odd? The week before Thanksgiving is kind of the calm before the storm.   It’s a lovely week to me.   There’s still time to sit and reflect, and make preparations for all the sweet memories yet to be made in the swirl of the next month. …