What a fun place to practice map reading skills. I tagged along on this lesson with the grandkids who managed to stay focused and get us where we wanted to go. They identified the key and the compass. They were able to identify the rides that might be too scary for the younger kids and looked up the height requirements for the rides. They were able to find the nearest restrooms and food. It was definitely the most enjoyable map reading lesson I've ever experienced. A visit to Tom Sawyer's Island was an added bonus for Timothy who is in the middle of reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

There are new blog posts, articles and updates added to the site all month long. Here's a wrap-up for September including reader submissions to different topics.

New Articles and Features:
April Holidays and Events, April 16th - 30th
Kids Cooking Club Review
Ford Mustang Coloring Page

New Blog Posts:
September 1st - Earthquakes, Wars and Nursery Rhymes
Picture Book Shower for Hurricane Damaged Library
Classic and Humorous Homeschooling Moments
Kids Cooking Club Mini-Review
Oscar Mayer Weinermobile
What dinosaurs were discovered in your state?

Updated Articles and Features:
April Holidays and Events
Home Ec: Cooking

New Reader Stories:
Funny Things Kids Say
Charlotte Mason Method
Spelling Tricky Words
Does your family support homeschooling?
Ideas for Teaching Kids About Area and Perimeter

Do you know what dinosaurs were discovered in your state? Bob Strauss, the Guide to Dinosaurs has a state-by-state guide showing showing the dinosaurs and prehistoric animals that have been discovered in each state. What's your favorite from your state? Write about it on the dinosaur-themed paper provided in the Dinosaur Printables and enjoy the other puzzles and coloring pages as well.

• Dinosaur Printables
• Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals by State, by Bob Strauss, Guide to Dinosaurs

It's not Hot Dog Day, but it's a good day for a hot dog! When I was a child, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile came down my street, greeted me and gave me an Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle. It was very exciting! When my daughter saw an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at the Orange Mall, she snapped this picture for me with three of my grandsons posing. It made my day! Here's a Hot Dog Coloring Page for you.