Hands-On Learning Ideas for
Elementary or Preschool Educators

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I am a homeschool parent who is truly passionate about finding engaging and entertaining hands-on methods to teach my preschool- and elementary-aged children. I hope my ideas can help teachers, whether they are teaching at a public school, at a private school, or at home.

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Elementary Learning

STEM and STEAM Ideas for Homeschool, Co-ops, and Classes

I am so excited about this year’s plan because we are starting

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Elementary level kids are the perfect age for using picture books for writing prompt inspiration.

Elementary Learning

Elementary Level Picture Book-Inspired Writing Ideas

I don’t always believe that writing prompts that come out of nowhere

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This ultimate guide to teaching early reading resources and activities provides ideas for supporting and encouraging the young reader, from CVC words to sight words and more!

Elementary Learning

Ultimate Guide to Early Reading Resources and Activities

Now that my daughter is showing interest and ability in sounding out

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Preschool Learning

100+ Preschool Picture Book Lessons and Activities

If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you’ll

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Setting Up a Creative Writing Center for Your Homeschool
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Conserving Trees and Recycling Paper: A Picture Book Lesson

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In our Marco Polo Silk Road game, we might make it through the desert without meeting disaster!

"My 6th grade homeschoolers LOVE this game. It's been set-up for multiple days so they can try different strategies out. A nice addition to our study. Thanks!"

Krystal H. 

"I played this game with a child that finds learning her times tables very hard and stressful but she loved this game! She's getting better each time we play so it's becoming a regular thing. I will definitely use this in small groups with my classes."

Kirsten T.

About Rebecca Reid

Rebecca Reid is a homeschooling mother of three, “Raisin” born in 2007, “Strawberry” born in 2012, and “Kitty” born in 2015. She has a BA in English and teaching experience as a writing tutor and also as an elementary-level teacher at local homeschool co-ops, where she has taught language arts, Spanish, history, and STEM. 


Since 2013, she has been creating games and hands-on activities for Line upon Line Learning, especially activities with an emphasis on great books. She feels homeschooling is the most difficult thing she's ever done, as well as the most rewarding.