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Island Research Guide: This research guide is intended to be used as part of the Montessori Imaginary Island project, but can be used for any island research. Use this guide for vertical research of one island. Topics covered include basic geography and topology, global location and influences, geological history, natural resources, wildlife, people, and fundamental needs. The guide can be a jumping off point for a variety of projects - map making, diorama making, posters, essays, and presentations. The guide can be used as a standalone item for research of an existing island, or also provide inspiration for topics to consider when creating an imaginary island. Contains 5 pages of research questions.

Create the beautiful sensorial decanomial with your Cricut! Comes with detailed instructions to walk you through importing the .svg file into your Cricut software. You can then choose to cut the file with whatever material you have on hand - cardstock, felt, foam to name a few!

This product contains 70 Montessori style command cards to be used with golden bead, stamp game, test-tube division, bead frame division, etc. What's included: ★ 20 division cards with a 4-digit dividend, 2-digit divisor (no remainders) ★ 20 division cards with a 4-digit dividend, 3-digit divisor (no remainders) ★ 10 division cards with a 5-digit dividend, 2-digit divisor (no remainders) ★ 10 division cards with a 5-digit dividend, 3-digit divisor (no remainders) ★ 10 division cards with a 5-digit dividend, 4-digit divisor (no remainders) Command cards are pre-calculated to NOT have remainders. Print and go!

Bring history alive with HiStory Science! We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept. In this edition, meet Archimedes - he needs to solve the problem of King Hiero's crown. Is it pure gold, or does the king have a problem with his jeweler? Follow along as we solve the mystery. HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!

Bring history alive with HiStory Science! We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept. In this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry! HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!

Bring history alive with HiStory Science! We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept. How do you measure time without the sun shining? How did the Ancient Greeks use water to time their legal arguments? In this edition we build a clepsydra from household items and see how the Ancient Greeks tracked time. HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!

Bring history alive with HiStory Science! We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept. In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time. HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!

Bring history alive with HiStory Science! We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept. In this edition, meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measurements to determine the circumference of the Earth! HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!

Tangrams are a fun addition to your geometry shelves! As an ancient art form they connect math to history to math encouraging spatial awareness, conversation about shapes and their relationships, comparisons between similarity, congruence, equivalence, and more! This fun tangram set contains: ★ 8 simple tangram combinations using no more than 4 pieces for beginners. ★16 shapes using the full tangram set. ★ Color and blackline tangram printable. ★ BONUS: SVG file to cut your own tangrams!

Bring history alive with HiStory Science! We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept. Belgian monk Gregor Mendel loved to spend time in the garden. He began to wonder why some of his pea plants were short when their parent plants had been tall. Follow along on his investigations! HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!

This product contains instructions, headers, definitions, 8 sentence fragment strips, and 8 complete sentence strips aligned with both Montessori and The Writing Revolution. Sentences and fragments are US Government themed providing students opportunity to reinforce content learning in that area. Students lay out the header cards, defining sentences and fragments, then sort the strips. Students can copy the sorted strips into their journals adding correct punctuation, and converting fragments into complete sentences. Control chart included for independent checking of work.

This product contains instructions, headers, definitions, along with 8 sets of subject, appositive, and predicate sentence component strips aligned with both Montessori and The Writing Revolution. Explicitly studying different sentence patterns improves students writing, and working within a content area solidifies knowledge. All sentences are US Government themed providing students opportunity to reinforce content learning in that area. Students lay out the header cards, defining subject, appositive, and predicate, then sort the strips. Students can copy the sorted strips into their journals, and continue to write their own sentences using these as inspiration. Strips are color coded as a control of error.

This product contains instructions, headers, definitions, and 16 sentence strips aligned with both Montessori and The Writing Revolution. Sentence strips are US Government themed providing students opportunity to reinforce content learning in that area. There are 4 statements sentences, 4 questions, 4 commands, and 4 exclamations. Two activity levels are provided - in Level 1 all sentences include punctuation, providing a hint to the sentence type. Level 2 sentences have punctuation removed requiring greater engagement from the student. Students lay out the header cards, defining sentences and fragments, then sort the strips. Students can copy the sorted strips into their journals adding correct punctuation. Control chart included for independent checking of work.

This product contains instructions, headers, definitions, along with 8 sets of subject, appositive, and predicate sentence component strips aligned with both Montessori and The Writing Revolution. Explicitly studying different sentence patterns improves students writing, and working within a content area solidifies knowledge. All sentences are American Revolution themed providing students opportunity to reinforce content learning in that area. Students lay out the header cards, defining subject, appositive, and predicate, then sort the strips. Students can copy the sorted strips into their journals, and continue to write their own sentences using these as inspiration. Strips are color coded as a control of error.

This product contains instructions, headers, definitions, and 16 sentence strips aligned with both Montessori and The Writing Revolution. Sentence strips are American Revolution themed providing students opportunity to reinforce content learning in that area. There are 4 statements sentences, 4 questions, 4 commands, and 4 exclamations. Two activity levels are provided - in Level 1 all sentences include punctuation, providing a hint to the sentence type. Level 2 sentences have punctuation removed requiring greater engagement from the student. Students lay out the header cards, then sort the strips. Students can copy the sorted strips into their journals adding correct punctuation. Control chart included for independent checking of work.

This product contains instructions, headers, definitions, 8 sentence fragment strips, and 8 complete sentence strips aligned with both Montessori and The Writing Revolution. Sentences and fragments are American Revolution themed providing students opportunity to reinforce content learning in that area. Students lay out the header cards, defining sentences and fragments, then sort the strips. Students can copy the sorted strips into their journals adding correct punctuation, and converting fragments into complete sentences. Control chart included for independent checking of work.

Relax and learn a new skill - drawing Celtic knots! This file includes follow-along instructions to guide you in drawing two basic Celtic knots. Three different blank practice papers are included, along with two sheets of pre-drawn knots for inspiration.

This download is a five part science experiment designed to show students what happens to historical documents before they are discovered by archeologists. The experiments assume students have some knowledge of the history of writing in Sumer and Ancient Egypt. Before conducting experiments they will need to have a piece of clay and a piece of papyrus they are willing to destroy! Each experiment simulates challenges the clay and papyrus go through as they travel down through the millennia to present day discovery. PLEASE NOTE: Experiment 4 uses an oven and bakes the materials. This may need to be adapted for a classroom setting.

Use this file to print, color, and make your own sarcophagus boxes! The perfect addition to any Ancient Egypt study - or party favor! This file contains one printable page plus detailed assembly instructions. Additional materials required: ★ empty cereal box ★ tape (packing tape preferred) ★ stapler (optional) ★ art supplies to decorate the box A great extension would be to make a body form out of clay or Model Magic, then wrap with bandages, including amulets. Sarcophagus box can be decorated with hieroglyphs and/or scenes from Ancient Egypt!

Use this file to cut, color, and make your own sarcophagus boxes! *IMPORTANT* This is an .svg file. It is intended to be used with a Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine. For the printable edition, search Ancient Egypt Sarcophagus Box Craft - Printable Edition. The perfect addition to any Ancient Egypt study - or party favor! This file contains one .svg plus detailed assembly instructions. Additional materials required: ★ Cricut or other cutting machine ★ scoring tool for your machine ★ empty cereal box ★ tape (packing tape preferred) ★ stapler (optional) ★ art supplies to decorate the box A great extension would be to make a body form out of clay or Model Magic, then wrap with bandages, including amulets. Sarcophagus box can be decorated with hieroglyphs and/or scenes from Ancient Egypt!

AMI Style Unit Division booklet to be used with the unit division board. The booklet contains a cover page, and 81 inner pages for children to work through all the unit division possibilities.

The Montessori Golden Bead Printable Set will produce the golden bead set for introduction to the decimal system and introduction to operations. Unit Cubes, Ten Bars, Hundred Square, and Thousand Cubes included. Print one set...or enough for the whole 45 layout! ★ Print each page on cardstock. (They are designed for 65lb/ 176 g/m2 weight– other weights may change the dimensions slightly.) ★ Due to paper size constraints, thousand cubes are printed across two pages. ★ Cut out each net along the exterior lines. ★ Score along internal lines. ★ Assemble the beads with glue or tape. ★ A4 and US Letter printing options

40 Task Cards for follow up work after the initial Montessori decimal fraction board presentations! ★ 8 task cards representing numerical decimal fractions on the decimal fraction board ★ 8 task cards representing word form decimal fractions on the decimal fraction board ★ 8 task cards reading a decimal fraction board and writing numerically ★ 8 task cards reading a decimal fraction board and writing in word form ★ 8 task cards writing an expanded decimal fraction in standard form ★ 8 task cards writing a standard decimal fraction in expanded form ★ BONUS: Mini Decimal Fraction Board printable for students who would rather illustrate than use the physical board.

This product is a great addition to any study of Ancient Egypt! The cards show 24 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, and your students can ask each other questions to review and solidify their knowledge. Cards for the red and blue boards contain an image of the god or goddess, and their name. Game cards also include a short description of the deity. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the classic version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/3suzG5Z https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-classic-game/ Enjoy!

This product is a great addition to any study of Ancient Greece! The cards show 24 Ancient Greek Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Creatures. You and your students can ask each other questions to review and solidify their knowledge. Cards for the red and blue boards contain an image of the god, goddess, or creature, and their name. Game cards also include a short description of the deity or creature. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the classic version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/3suzG5Z https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-classic-game/

Norse Mythology Guess Who! is a great addition to any study of Norse mythology or Viking history. The game board and cards feature 24 Norse gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. Game cards feature a short statement about their character. Play this game to learn the name of important characters in Norse mythology, or bring the cards out at the end of the unit as a review! There are various spellings for the beings in Norse mythology. I have chosen to match my spellings to D'Aulaire's Book of Norse Myths. Some of the animals featured in my cards are not named in the book and so then I have picked what seems to be a popular spelling. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the classic version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/3suzG5Z https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-classic-game/ Enjoy!

This product is a great addition to any study of the Ancient Maya! The cards show 24 Ancient Maya Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Creatures. You and your students can ask each other questions to review and solidify their knowledge. Cards for the red and blue boards contain an image of the god, goddess, or creature, and their name. Game cards include a short description of the deity or creature. Also included is a pronunciation guide and fact sheet. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the classic version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/3suzG5Z https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-classic-game/7DEC61D9-5056-9047-F55F-FC686C17D23F

When my daughter was first being introduced to writing her own poetry, I wanted to create a resource that she could use independently. I created a series of simple poetry definitions, examples, and frames for her use. This file comes in two forms – a packet version to be printed and used as poetry styles are introduced, and the same information in a flip book version. The flip book can be used for reference – perfect for lower elementary aged students who want to create many different poetry books. Poetry styles included: ★ Diamante ★ Haiku ★ Alliteration ★ Cinquain ★ Limerick ★ Simile ★ Acrostic ★ Clerihew

This product is a great addition to any study of the Ancient Maya! The cards show 24 Ancient Maya Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Creatures. You and your students can ask each other questions to review and solidify their knowledge. Cards for the red and blue boards contain an image of the god, goddess, or creature, and their name. Game cards include a short description of the deity or creature. Also included is a pronunciation guide and fact sheet. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the new, stand-up, single insert version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/48j1Z98 https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-original-guessing-game

Norse Mythology Guess Who! is a great addition to any study of Norse mythology or Viking history. The game board and cards feature 24 Norse gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. Game cards feature a short statement about their character. Play this game to learn the name of important characters in Norse mythology, or bring the cards out at the end of the unit as a review! There are various spellings for the beings in Norse mythology. I have chosen to match my spellings to D'Aulaire's Book of Norse Myths. Some of the animals featured in my cards are not named in the book and so then I have picked what seems to be a popular spelling. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the new, stand-up, single insert version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/48j1Z98 https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-original-guessing-game Enjoy!

This product is a great addition to any study of Ancient Greece! The cards show 24 Ancient Greek Gods, Goddesses, and Mythical Creatures. You and your students can ask each other questions to review and solidify their knowledge. Cards for the red and blue boards contain an image of the god, goddess, or creature, and their name. Game cards also include a short description of the deity or creature. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the new, stand-up, single insert version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/48j1Z98 https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-original-guessing-game

This product is a great addition to any study of Ancient Egypt! The cards show 24 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, and your students can ask each other questions to review and solidify their knowledge. Cards for the red and blue boards contain an image of the god or goddess, and their name. Game cards also include a short description of the deity. *IMPORTANT* The game cards have been created to fit the new, stand-up, single insert version of the Guess Who game, this is a digital download that does not include physical game boards. https://amzn.to/48j1Z98 https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/guess-who-original-guessing-game Enjoy!

Download, print, and create your very own Montessori Power of 3 Cube Material! It's as simple as 1-2-3: 1. Follow the included instructions, printing the pages on white, yellow, and green cardstock as specified. 2. Score on the internal lines, cut on the external lines. 3. Assemble the prisms and you're ready to go! Checkout https://starlitday.com/2021/05/power-of-2-cube-material/ or follow me on Instagram @_starlitday_ to see how we use these materials!

Download, print, and create your very own Montessori Power of 2 Cube Material! It's as simple as 1-2-3: 1. Follow the included instructions, printing the pages on white, yellow, and green cardstock as specified. 2. Score on the internal lines, cut on the external lines. 3. Assemble the prisms and you're ready to go! Checkout https://starlitday.com/2021/05/power-of-2-cube-material/ or follow me on Instagram @_starlitday_ to see how we use these materials!

The Montessori Geometric Cabinet is so big, and so expensive. Perfect for home use, this simple puzzle allows all the discussion and comparisons made in the full size cabinet, in an at-home price and size. Using your favorite cutting machine (Cricut, Silhouette) cut the puzzle by following the included instructions, or use the file to cut shape pieces for so many uses – the only limit is your imagination! Download contains one SVG file, and one detailed PDF instruction file.

Use your Cricut or other cutting machine to make this adorable volcano puzzle! This is a quick import, download, and cut. No adjustments are needed within Cricut Design space, however the puzzle can be resized to fit you materials or desired container. Included in this download: ★ Volcano Puzzle SVG File ★ Detailed Instructions ★ Control Chart ★ Printable Labels ★ Reference Image This is a layered puzzle and has been tested with felt. Your results may vary when making the puzzle with wood or other thicker materials. See http://starlitday.com/2021/02/27/material-choices-for-diy-frames-and-insets/ for a material choices post on my blog for examples of materials to use and a comparison of which materials you may prefer.

Learn all about the art, history, and science of "hidden writing!" This factual resource provides information on both the "whats" and "hows" of steganography, the practice of hiding information within another medium. How does a shaved head help an emperor send a message? How can a message be hidden within a page of text? How was steganography used during the US Civil War? Included fact cards provide answers to these questions, but also pose new questions as a spark for future research. Provided themed writing papers and notecards allow research to be presented in the same type of theme and presentation. Two leveled science experiments allow students to explore different techniques for making invisible ink - learning important chemistry concepts as they go along. Use Steganography: History and Science of Hidden Writing alone, or as part of a complete, interdisciplinary unit study: ★ BUNDLE: Complete Secrets of Spying Unit Study plus Steganography and Cryptography resources ★ Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying Unit Study Guide ★ Cryptography: History and Techniques of Scrambled Writing This 44 page document contains a 22 page high-color printable option, with the information repeated in a 22 page low-color option which could be printed in black and white.

Learn all about the art, history, and science of "scrambled writing!" View the preview file here: https://tinyurl.com/yuu6jyff This factual resource provides information on both the "whats" and "hows" of cryptography, the practice of using codes and ciphers to pass secret information. How does the cipher named after Julius Caesar work? What cipher still hasn't been decoded...and might lead to buried treasure? What's the difference between a code and a cipher? Included fact cards provide answers to these questions, but also pose new questions as a spark for future research. Provided themed writing papers and notecards allow research to be presented in the same type of theme and presentation. Two activities lead students through encoding and decoding two different types of cipher, and provide extensions for further exploration. Use Cryptography: History and Techniques of Scrambled Writing alone, or as part of a complete, interdisciplinary unit study: ★ BUNDLE: Complete Secrets of Spying Unit Study plus Steganography and Cryptography resources ★ Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying Unit Study Guide ★ Steganography: History and Science of Hidden Writing This 64 page document contains a 32 page high-color printable option, with the information repeated in a 32 page low-color option which could be printed in black and white.

There's a mole in the Coastal Office! Decipher the hidden messages to gather clues. Who's the suspect? Examine dossier files of agents in the office and use your logic skills to sniff out the guilty party! The Mole in the Coastal Office is an add-on to my Steganography Packet or  Secrets of Spying Unit Study Bundle (and is included in the Unit Study bundle). With two levels of difficulty students could decipher information using: ★ The Book Cipher (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The NATO Cipher (Level 2 only) ★ Reading Morse Code (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The Null Cipher (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The Scytale (Level 2 only) ★ The Pinprick Cipher (Levels 1 & 2) ★ The Cardano Grille (Levels 1 & 2) Also included in the case are additional information cards for cipher methods that are not included in the Steganography Packet or  Secrets of Spying Unit Study Bundle This case can be solved without either of my other products, but you will need books or websites on hand as reference materials. In addition to the files included in The Mole in the Coastal Office download, you will need: ★ 1 sheet of cardstock ★ Scissors ★ Pin or needle ★ Tape (Level 2 only) ★ Pen/marker (Level 2 only) ★ 3-4 tubes of different diameters (paper towel tube, gift wrap tube, dowels, elc.) (Level 2 only) ★ Spy School, by Stuart Gibbs (preferably the 2012 paperback edition, other editions may need adapting) ★ Cipher information cards from my Steganography Packet or  Secrets of Spying Unit Study Bundle , or library books/websites as mentioned above.

Create your own bead cabinet! These .svg files are ready to import into Cricut to draw, and cut to make bead stairs, checkerboard bead boxes or decanomial bead bar boxes! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These bead bars match the size of squares made from 6mm beads with wires. The files can be resized. This .zip file includes: ★ 10 .svg files for bead bars 1-10 ★ PDF files with detailed instructions Please Note: Files have ONLY been tested with Cricut software and machine. If you would like to use these files with a Silhouette or other paper cutting machine, please message me for a sample file.

Montessori materials are beautiful, but so expensive - no more! Make your own materials from supplies you may already have around the house! I made my family's multiplication board using scrap cardboard! If you have a Cricut or other cutting machine, the .svg files and instructions file included in this download will help you quickly and easily create your own Multiplication Board in just a few easy steps. This board is sized to fit on sheets of 8.5x11in chipboard or matboard - no strange sizes! To make the Multiplication Board in this file, you will need to supply: ★ Cricut or other cutting machine ★ 2 sheets of 8.5x11 chipboard or matboard ★ 1 sheet of red cardstock or matboard (optional) ★ black and (optional) red pens to fit the Cricut machine ★ glue stick ★ 100 red beads (pony beads work well)

This pack contains all you need to learn about the math of the Ancient Maya. Learn the Ancient Maya numerals, build large numbers, learn to add and subtract the Maya way. ★ Printing instructions included on contents page, and throughout. ★ Includes Maya Numeral, Place Value, Addition & Subtraction Guides ★ Includes working mats for number formation, addition, and subtraction ★ Includes 20 double sided numerals cards for matching games ★ Includes 13 large value cards to build ★ Includes 8 addition cards ★ Includes 8 subtraction problems ★ Includes printable manipulatives for number formation ★ BONUS: Learn to play the ancient game of Bul!

"Create your own bead cabinet! These .svg files are ready to import into Cricut to draw, score, and cut files to be folded into bead cubes! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! This .zip file includes: ★ 10 .svg files for bead cubes 1-10 ★ PDF files with detailed instructions These bead cubes match the size of cubes made from 6mm beads with wires. Please Note: Files have ONLY been tested with Cricut software and machine. If you would like to use these files with a Silhouette or other paper cutting machine, please message me for a sample file!"

Create your own bead cabinet! These .svg files are ready to import into Cricut to draw, score, and cut files to be folded into bead squares! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These bead squares match the size of squares made from 6mm beads with wires. This .zip file includes: ★ 10 .svg files for bead squares 1-10 ★ PDF files with detailed instructions Please Note: Files have ONLY been tested with Cricut software and machine. If you would like to use these files with a Silhouette or other paper cutting machine, please message me for a sample file.

Create your own bead cabinet! These files are ready to print, cut, score, and to be folded into bead squares! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These are also great as a project for the students to make themselves. US Letter and A4 printable editions are included. These bead squares match the size of squares made from 6mm beads with wires. If you need a different size, please message me - I can adjust! This file includes printable bead squares, in Montessori colors, for the squares 1-10.

Create your own bead cabinet! These files are ready to print, cut, score, and to be folded into bead cubes! Print as many as you need. Great for homeschool and distance learning! These are also great as a project for the students to make themselves. These bead cubes match the size of cubes made from 6mm beads with wires. US Letter and A4 printable editions are included. This file includes printable bead cubes, in Montessori colors, for the cubes 1-10. This file is also available as a bundle with printable Montessori Bead Squares, and Bead Bars.

This .zip file contains 11 files to help you cut and create your very own Montessori Fraction material, including inset frames to hold the fraction pieces. Instructions on importing the image into the Cricut software are included. Cut multiple sets for elementary level fraction work. I have cut my fraction pieces from red plastic file folders, however red poster board would make a great choice - or any other material you have on hand. Please note: These files create fraction pieces that are slightly smaller than the Montessori standard. They have been designed to fit in a Plano 3700 series tackle box for ease of storage. However, you can resize the files once they've been imported into Cricut. Plano Tackle Box: https://amzn.to/396UXsC (affiliate link) Included Files: ★ Introduction PDF ★ Importing into Cricut PDF ★ Thank you PDF ★ whole svg ★ halves svg ★ thirds svg ★ quarters svg ★ fifths svg ★ sixths svg ★ sevenths svg ★ eighths svg ★ ninths svg ★ tenths svg ★ fractions holder svg

Dive into the thrilling world of spies, secrets, and espionage with our comprehensive unit study on spying! This engaging, interdisciplinary study will captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity about the mysterious and exciting field of spying. ★ Begin by using our "scavenger hunt" style reading guide to explore the DK Eyewitness Spy book to gain a base of knowledge. ★ Choose a historical time period as the focus of your unit study. ★ Explore steganography, cryptography, spy tools, and famous spies. ★ Use the comprehensive book and video guides to dig deeper~ Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying contains - ★ Six week unit plan outline ★ Blank themed writing paper ★ Title page themed writing paper ★ Lined themed writing paper ★ Themed blank research cards ★ DK Eyewitness scavenger hunt ★ Historical espionage research guide ★ Historical espionage narrative reading guide ★ Book list ★ Video list The unit study requires access to a DK Eyewitness Spy book, or a similar volume. The unit study also relies on the Cryptography and Steganography research packets listed below. Use Decoding Danger: The Secrets of Spying alone, or as part of a complete, interdisciplinary unit study: ★ BUNDLE: Complete Secrets of Spying Unit Study plus Steganography and Cryptography resources ★ Cryptography: History and Techniques of Scrambled Writing ★ Steganography: History and Science of Hidden Writing This 50 page document contains a 25 page high-color printable option, with the information repeated in a 25 page low-color option which could be printed in black and white.

Use your Cricut or other cutting machine to make all the Montessori Equivalence Frames. Full images and videos here: https://www.instagram.com/_starlitday_/guides/ These SVG files and instructions will walk you through downloading, importing the files into DesignSpace and creating wonderful Equivalence Frames for your Montessori school or homeschool. Included in this ZIP file are SVG Files for: ★ 5 Square Equivalence Plate ★ 4 Triangle Equivalence Plates ★ 4 Triangular Equivalence Plates ★ 2 Pythagoras Plates ★ Euclid Plate (Two Size options!) ★ 2 Triangular Area Plates ★ 4 Parallelogram Equivalence Plates ★ 2 Parallelogram Area Plates ★ 2 Pentagon Plates ★ 2 Decagon Plates ★ 2 Decagon Area/Perimeter Plates ★ 5 Concentric Circles Plates ★ 4 Concentric Squares Plates ★ 4 Other Shape Plates DETAILED instructions describing how to import SVG files into DesignSpace. See http://starlitday.com/2021/02/27/material-choices-for-diy-frames-and-insets/ - A material choices post on my blog for examples of materials to use and a comparison of which materials you may prefer.

The Montessori Equivalence Plates - Printable Edition provides two options to print the full set of iron materials. Choose the full color option for vibrant plates. Print, cut and go! Choose the blackline master option on colored paper or cardstock to save printer ink! Print, cut, glue, and go! Included in this ZIP file are both color and blackline options for: ★ 5 Square Equivalence Plate ★ 4 Triangle Equivalence Plates ★ 4 Triangular Equivalence Plates ★ 2 Pythagoras Plates ★ Euclid Plate (Two Size options!) ★ 2 Triangular Area Plates ★ 4 Parallelogram Equivalence Plates ★ 2 Parallelogram Area Plates ★ 2 Pentagon Plates ★ 2 Decagon Plates ★ 2 Decagon Area/Perimeter Plates ★ 5 Concentric Circles Plates ★ 4 Concentric Squares Plates ★ 4 Other Shape Plates DETAILED instructions describing how to print all the different files.

Turn your homeschool, co-op, or even classroom into a game design studio! View a sample of the unit study here: https://tinyurl.com/bdhkb96c This engaging, play-filled curriculum teaches students how games really work by having them study, test, and create tabletop games of their own. Through guided analysis of familiar games (card games, domino variants, classic board games, and student-made prototypes) learners build a deep understanding of mechanics, strategy, fairness, and fun. Using a structured but creative design cycle, students brainstorm mechanics, prototype early versions, test with peers using the WINQ feedback method, and revise their games across several weeks. The result is a fully realized original game, designed and built by each student, complete with rules and playable components. Perfect for grades 4–8, co-ops, after-school programs, enrichment classes, and project-based learning. Skills Students Will Develop: ★ Game Design & Systems Thinking ★ Critical Thinking & Evaluation ★ Creativity & Problem-Solving ★ Communication & Collaboration ★ Art & Design ★ Executive Function & Project Management What’s Included: ★ Complete teacher guide with 14 lesson plans ★ Student worksheets and printable game design tools ★ Playtesting structures and WINQ feedback system ★ Step-by-step prototype cycle ★ Built-in class management tips for multi-age groups Types of Games Students Explore: ★ Classic card games (Snap, Irish Snap, etc.) ★ Domino variants and design challenges ★ Paper board games ★ Commercial board games (Snakes & Ladders, Clue, Mouse Trap, etc.) ★ Student-created branched mechanics

Imaginary Island is a hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum that guides students through the creation of their own island while exploring physical geography, earth science, ecosystems, early human history, anthropology, and much more. Download the Imaginary Island Curriculum Sample for a sneak peek inside! https://tinyurl.com/yc8nbsf3 Over the course of 30 fully planned lessons, students move from shaping landforms to designing island flora and fauna, to imagining how humans settle, survive, and thrive! While completing this project, students will: ★ Create physical and topographic maps of their island ★ Explore climate, biomes, and ecosystems ★ Build food webs and ecological systems ★ Investigate natural resources and how they are used ★ Map human migration and early settlement patterns ★ Design industries and trade systems ★ Develop culture and fundamental human needs resources ★ Determine government types, and city structures ★ Imagine a complete, cohesive island nation ★ Plus projects they invent and create themselves! Your download consists of four files. First, the Student Text, written directly to the student in a simple, clutter free style with full color, realistic images. Second, the Instructor Guide lays out everything you, the adult, needs to know to guide your learners through their island creation. Also included is a Metric Supplement. The Imaginary Island curriculum is written in US Customary (Imperial) units of measurement. The Metric Supplement provides replacement pages where relevant. Finally, your download also includes the Printable Posters - larger scale version of the image included in the Student Text for printing or projecting. The most amazing thing about Imaginary Island: A Montessori Inspired Curriculum is seeing students take ownership of their island, holding the whole story of their island in their heads. It is truly a curriculum that students connect with and are excited about.

A free resource designed to inspire wonder, art making, and further research about the Platonic Solids. Enjoy!