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You can snag the Seasons Bundle while it’s is on SALE! This resource is already discounted plus get an extra 25% during the sale!

You can snag the Seasons Bundle while it’s is on SALE! This resource is already discounted plus get an extra 25% during the sale!

To celebrate the release of the newest parts of the Woven History Series, everything in the shop is $25 off 🎉

Photos are from the Weather Guide

To celebrate the release of the newest parts of the Woven History Series, everything in the shop is $25 off 🎉

Photos are from the Weather Guide

Our newest part of the Woven History and Geography series is now available!

Westward Expansion journeys through the frontier with Daniel Boone, explores the lands of the Cherokee, follows the Missouri River with Lewis and Clark, and travels dusty roads to Oregon with the pioneers. Through hands-on activities, beautiful books, nature study, and art, students will explore early 1800s America and the journey westward.

Our newest part of the Woven History and Geography series is now available!

Westward Expansion journeys through the frontier with Daniel Boone, explores the lands of the Cherokee, follows the Missouri River with Lewis and Clark, and travels dusty roads to Oregon with the pioneers. Through hands-on activities, beautiful books, nature study, and art, students will explore early 1800s America and the journey westward.

A few peeks at our newest Woven History & Geography curriculum. Westward Expansion is coming soon!

A few peeks at our newest Woven History & Geography curriculum. Westward Expansion is coming soon!

Woven History & Geography 🧵

Discover the great tapestry of history through rich, story-based learning. Designed especially for upper elementary learners, this guide brings history and geography to life through engaging lessons filled with meaningful connections, creative projects, and hands-on exploration.

Each guide in this series weaves together storytelling, geography, art, literature, and hands-on activities to help your child deeply connect with the people, cultures, and events of the past. It’s a gentle, immersive approach that nurtures curiosity and wonder, while also developing important academic skills.

Using history as the core, Woven History and Geography Series brings the past to life through living books, art, science and STEM, and a variety of unique hands on activities.

This growing collection currently includes:

• The Vikings — journey with Leif Erikson and learn about the life and culture of the Vikings
• Exploration to Early Settlement — adventure with explorers and discover new lands
• The Pilgrims and Wampanoag — travel on the Mayflower, meet the Wampanoag, and learn about the early days of Plymouth Colony
• Becoming a Nation — explore colonial life, the Revolutionary War, and the writing of the Constitution

Westward Expansion is coming soon!

Woven History & Geography 🧵

Discover the great tapestry of history through rich, story-based learning. Designed especially for upper elementary learners, this guide brings history and geography to life through engaging lessons filled with meaningful connections, creative projects, and hands-on exploration.

Each guide in this series weaves together storytelling, geography, art, literature, and hands-on activities to help your child deeply connect with the people, cultures, and events of the past. It’s a gentle, immersive approach that nurtures curiosity and wonder, while also developing important academic skills.

Using history as the core, Woven History and Geography Series brings the past to life through living books, art, science and STEM, and a variety of unique hands on activities.

This growing collection currently includes:

• The Vikings — journey with Leif Erikson and learn about the life and culture of the Vikings
• Exploration to Early Settlement — adventure with explorers and discover new lands
• The Pilgrims and Wampanoag — travel on the Mayflower, meet the Wampanoag, and learn about the early days of Plymouth Colony
• Becoming a Nation — explore colonial life, the Revolutionary War, and the writing of the Constitution

Westward Expansion is coming soon!

Lessons You’ll Explore in the Monarch Guide 🦋
• Butterflies
• Monarch Anatomy
• Monarch Life Cycle
• Monarch Migration
• Planting a Pollinator Garden

This guide was one of my favorites to illustrate, and it comes with so many fun printable resources!

Lessons You’ll Explore in the Monarch Guide 🦋
• Butterflies
• Monarch Anatomy
• Monarch Life Cycle
• Monarch Migration
• Planting a Pollinator Garden

This guide was one of my favorites to illustrate, and it comes with so many fun printable resources!

Exciting things coming soon for our Woven History & Geography Series 🍂

Exciting things coming soon for our Woven History & Geography Series 🍂

The Spring Guide includes so many fun topics to enjoy through the season. Learn about wind and seed dispersal, why seasons change, how the water cycle works, how spring flowers grow, and the chickadees that greet the new season.

10 lessons filled with curated book suggestions, crafts, activities, and original Cottage Schoolhouse illustrations 🌼

The Spring Guide includes so many fun topics to enjoy through the season. Learn about wind and seed dispersal, why seasons change, how the water cycle works, how spring flowers grow, and the chickadees that greet the new season.

10 lessons filled with curated book suggestions, crafts, activities, and original Cottage Schoolhouse illustrations 🌼

The month of April brings longer days, fresh green growth, and the fullness of spring. The earth feels awake now, with blooms opening, birds returning, and new life appearing all around us.

As the season settles in, April invites us to slow down and notice what is changing. Watch for trees filling with leaves, listen to birdsong in the mornings, and observe the small details on the ground, from wildflowers to insects and growing seedlings. A simple walk outdoors can offer a meaningful day of learning.

Inside the FREE Cozy Guide to April, you will find ideas to help you intentionally plan for the month. There are seasonal things to observe, a poem to enjoy together, book basket suggestions, and a few recommended Cottage Schoolhouse resources to use along the way. My hope is that this serves as helpful inspiration for your homeschool, encouraging you to notice the beauty of April and enjoy this season with your children.

Click the link in bio to download the newsletter on the Cottage Schoolhouse Blog 🌼

Warmly,
Kessler Patillo

The month of April brings longer days, fresh green growth, and the fullness of spring. The earth feels awake now, with blooms opening, birds returning, and new life appearing all around us.

As the season settles in, April invites us to slow down and notice what is changing. Watch for trees filling with leaves, listen to birdsong in the mornings, and observe the small details on the ground, from wildflowers to insects and growing seedlings. A simple walk outdoors can offer a meaningful day of learning.

Inside the FREE Cozy Guide to April, you will find ideas to help you intentionally plan for the month. There are seasonal things to observe, a poem to enjoy together, book basket suggestions, and a few recommended Cottage Schoolhouse resources to use along the way. My hope is that this serves as helpful inspiration for your homeschool, encouraging you to notice the beauty of April and enjoy this season with your children.

Click the link in bio to download the newsletter on the Cottage Schoolhouse Blog 🌼

Warmly,
Kessler Patillo

The fist full moon of spring is happening this week! The Pink Moon will light up the sky on April first, and it’s such a fun time to take some time to learn about the night sky. This guide is filled with so many fun lessons and printable pages like these watercolor full moon cards.

The fist full moon of spring is happening this week! The Pink Moon will light up the sky on April first, and it’s such a fun time to take some time to learn about the night sky. This guide is filled with so many fun lessons and printable pages like these watercolor full moon cards.

Getting its name from the soft pink phlox that blooms in early spring, the Full Pink Moon will light up the sky on April 1st. Though the moon itself is not pink, it greets the changing season as the earth begins to bloom again.

This is a perfect time to step outside in the evening and welcome the beauty of spring. 🌸🌕

Getting its name from the soft pink phlox that blooms in early spring, the Full Pink Moon will light up the sky on April 1st. Though the moon itself is not pink, it greets the changing season as the earth begins to bloom again.

This is a perfect time to step outside in the evening and welcome the beauty of spring. 🌸🌕

I’m sharing my number cards completely free (for a limited time) 🌼

For a limited time, you can download the sweet little 1-20 number cards from the website. I illustrated each one with love, and I hope it brings joy to your learning.

If you would be willing to like, comment, tag friends, and share, I would be so grateful ☀️

I’m sharing my number cards completely free (for a limited time) 🌼

For a limited time, you can download the sweet little 1-20 number cards from the website. I illustrated each one with love, and I hope it brings joy to your learning.

If you would be willing to like, comment, tag friends, and share, I would be so grateful ☀️

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