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American History Linky ~ Heads Up!

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Because American History is going to be such an emphasis for us this year, I decided that I would do a separate post each week on what we have studied, with books read, notebook pages done, projects completed, etc. My vision is for it to be a place of sharing amongst all homeschoolers doing American History studies, from elementary to high school.

I will be posting our American History weekly studies on Saturdays. It will be called Study America Saturday. I will have a Linky set up each Saturday morning with my post and I really, really hope that the fever will catch on and you will participate! (No one likes to set up a Linky that has no Linkers! That's just sad!)

So, if you would like to participate, or you know someone who would, grab my button on the right (thanks, Shannon!), write your American History post each week, and Link up on Saturdays!

My first post and Link up will be Saturday, August 20th.

See you then!



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  1. Gidget Girl ReadingAugust 9, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    we'll be there it will be good for my 5 year old to learn before they do in school. Great refresher for my almost 11 year old and maybe make me like American history a little more. :)

    your welcome on the button I had a blast making it!!!

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  2. MaryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Oooooh!!! I am really looking forward to this! American History is my favorite subject. We just started covering the Revolutionary War. Great idea Nicole!

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  3. Mrs. RandomAugust 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    ooooo! Good call!

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  4. KimberlyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    What a great idea! We are doing the Story of the World and aren't quite at American history yet, but, I can't wait to see what you all will be up to!

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