While looking for some free printable Certificates for Gavin's completion of the second grade Science and Social Studies classes, I came across the following site. Very neat free printable certificates so I thought I would share.
http://www.squidoo.com/free-printable-award-certificates-for-kids

This is a really neat idea for kids homeschoolers or not. The Seafloor Explorer seems really neat!
https://www.zooniverse.org/

Feeling a little behind after a week off......

Getting back on the school bus with Gavin. There are some great sites out there for Homeschooling in Texas. We recently transitioned to 3rd grade Science and Social Studies, but the amount of reading really has him flustered.

These Printable and Online Unit Studies could be great to use as extras. So much things for free!

Thanksgiving Home School Ideas or just Thanksgiving ideas for kids.
 First Thanksgiving Vocabulary Guide
Thanksgiving Lessons - Grades PreK - 2
Thanksgiving Lessons - Grades 3-5

Really net, take a virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island, Explore Ellis Island with a virtual tour so cool
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/index.htm

More interesting Treasure Chests ideas!   http://www.ehow.com/how_5066144_make-cardboard-treasure-chest.html How to Make a Treasure Chest - Monster Under The Bed

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Tonight we shall make Pirate Treasure chests.....

Perhaps like this
http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Cardboard-Pirate-Treasure-Chest-Gift-Box/
or this.....
http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Cardboard-Treasure-Chest/

We are probably going to start out with the Jake and the Never Land Pirates one though!

The Disney Jr site has Castle playsets, sword templates, eye patches, and more that is printable and free!!!
http://disneyjunior.com/print/make-your-own-treasure-chest-4e468a62c7662c1cc74ca3b5