Curriculum For Teen Entrepreneurs
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By KristinN, on August 25th, 2010
Have you ever wanted to teach your child a specific thing but you are just not grasping the concept yourself? What about PE. Yea, you go to the park, but you want to have your child do more? Or maybe you just want to be involved with a group of homeschoolers in a Continue reading HomeSchool Campus of OC
By KristinN, on August 9th, 2010
Most of my regular readers on my blog know me well enough to know I am not much into a traditional unit study unless I do not have to do much research. I received this small but mighty 16-page unit study of the California Native Indians as an e-book by HLN Family.com called Continue reading California Native Americans Unit Study
By KristinN, on July 29th, 2010
Roller Coasters, Download N Go™ Series By Amanda Bennett is actually very easy to use and laid out agreeably for any homeschool teacher. It really could not be simpler to use! She has given you plenty of resources, like books, which she give you the ISBN numbers for those books (nice), as well as links for
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By KristinN, on July 27th, 2010
Copywork is one of those essential parts of homeschooling. We know that it not only helps with the child’s handwriting, but also with their vocabulary, their grammar as well as spelling and much more. Copying the Hymns: All Things Bright and Beautiful
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By KristinN, on July 21st, 2010
By KristinN, on July 16th, 2010
Now this is my kind of unit study. I like it when people write a course and put in everything you need. Another words you open the pdf and print it out and just go to town. This is
Continue reading Let’s Learn About Sea Mammals
By KristinN, on July 13th, 2010
I had to repost this article I just got in my email box a couple days ago. I have several friends who are thinking of going back to work and giving up on homeschooling. So I when I saw this article I thought I had to share it with everyone. Enjoy!
Kristin
Years ago, homeschooling or working
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By KristinN, on June 29th, 2010
Ewwwwwwe, ants! I dislike ants an awful lot. They come into your home and take over and but at least they are not too hard to get rid of. Well Brandenburg Studies has put together a FANTASTIC unit study for us called The Little But Mighty Ant. Even though we may not like
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By KristinN, on June 27th, 2010
They say that if you want your children’s handwriting to be beautiful, then you have to have them practice it daily. The problem is what do you make them write. Scripture? Boring sayings by people we do not really know? One of the ways is to have them write simple information about the month of
Continue reading Happy Scribes July Copybook
By KristinN, on June 24th, 2010
In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training. Any parent wanting their child to obtain a driving permit needed to have him or her complete a driver education/driver training course through a public or private Surprising Changes in DMV Policy
By KristinN, on June 17th, 2010
Planner, Planners and more planners…for Free! For most of these you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which is a free download.
The best known and the site with the most variety is DonnaYoung.org . Here you can find just about every homeschool form imaginable and the site is so easy to navigate. You can
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By KristinN, on June 15th, 2010
I absolutly loved this article from Heart of the matter.
When my oldest daughter, Meghan, was four years old, we discovered that she was allergic to cats (and grass and dust). Uh oh. We were very attached to our feline lap warmer and just couldn’t see giving him up. We
Continue reading Homeschooling Breeds Precocious Cats
By KristinN, on June 12th, 2010
Ok, I got this article form heart of the Matter and it is all about games. I found this game to be very interesting and thought I would post if for those who do not get their newsletter. i plan on trying this game myself. have any of you ever played
Continue reading NERTZ! A Fun Family Game
By KristinN, on June 10th, 2010
The Adventure Begins . . . Giveaway!
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine and Amanda Bennett Unit Studies have teamed up to celebrate the successful launch of Download N Go™ with a Sweet Treat Prize Package in The Adventure Begins
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By KristinN, on June 10th, 2010
Visit HSLDA at the 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:
The 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention is coming to your area July 16–18. This event will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.
HSLDA will host a drawing for a $100
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By KristinN, on June 9th, 2010
I am sure there are several of my readers that already know about the free movies from Regal Entertainment Group during the summer months, but then again, there are some who don't. So I am here to educate you about the few things in this world that are truly FREE!
Regal Entertainment Group Free
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By KristinN, on June 5th, 2010
OMGoodness, I have found it! One thing I have always disliked about doing a study on artists is the fact that I have to research all the paintings they have painted or if I find a site that has 20 or more of the painting they have completed all in one place, then the pictures
Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh Flash Cards
By KristinN, on June 4th, 2010
That is the question. Do you give grades in your home school? There are pros and cons. Not giving grades supports a more natural approach to learning. Is your child engaged, involved and learning? If you choose to assess
Continue reading To Grade or Not to Grade
By KristinN, on June 2nd, 2010
Superintendent Makes Up Law
Homeschool families in the Shelby County school district recently received a letter from the local superintendent’s office reminding them of Ohio’s legal requirements for homeschooling, which included a copy of the district’s notice of intent form. In
Continue reading Ohio Superintendent Makes Up Law
By KristinN, on June 1st, 2010
Surprising Changes in DMV Policy
In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training. Any parent wanting their child to obtain a driving permit needed to have him or her complete a driver education/driver training course through a public or private California Surprising Changes in DMV Policy
By KristinN, on May 31st, 2010
I love to ask my kids questions. You can learn a lot that way! Yes, I ask the traditional, "How was your day?" when an older child comes home from work, or from community college, or from a visit. But I
Continue reading This Interview Brought to You by…
By KristinN, on May 30th, 2010
Do you have a hard time teaching your children about artists? Have you ever thought after teaching you children about a particular artist that a week later they remember nothing? Yea, me too. One of the ways I have helped my children to remember things is either by note-booking or by lapbooking or my favorite,
Continue reading Study an Artist
By KristinN, on May 27th, 2010
Most, if not all, homeschoolers wrestle with the decision of purchasing new or used education materials. As we've traveled to conferences, we've noticed that many of you first frequent the used book sales and then look to purchase new materials to match the editions you've found at the sale. In many instances, combining used
Continue reading Used or New?
By KristinN, on May 25th, 2010
What happens when mom/teacher is under-the electric-blanket-set-on-10-and-shivering sick? If you have a substitute teacher to call (like grandma or a great friend), consider yourself lucky! You can "enjoy" a guilt-free day. But what if you don't have reinforcements to muster?
Your sick day might not look like a regular Mom’s Sick Day
By KristinN, on May 22nd, 2010
You know I love chocolate. I am kind of weird and never liked it as a child, but my kids do. When I got the chance to do a study on chocolate for only a $1.00 I figured I could not loose. I have now found my favorite mini All Chocolate, A Fun Study
By KristinN, on May 19th, 2010
Do you rarely follow a recipe as written? Maybe you throw out the recipe altogether and start from scratch? When you teach, you probably write your own curriculum or take what you have and change it. We bet you
Continue reading How do you cook? Bet you teach that same way!
By KristinN, on May 17th, 2010
As ParentalRights.com announced last week, Senator Jim DeMint on Tuesday introduced S.R. 519, a resolution urging the President not to deliver the Convention on the Rights of the Child to the Senate for its advice and consent. Now it is time to make phone calls. We need 34 co-sponsors of S.R. 519 in
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By KristinN, on May 15th, 2010
Growing up my father loved owls. That was his favorite animal. When he died I inherited several of his statues and knick-knacks of owls and they are all around my home. Now that my kids are older I think it may be time to explain exactly what these wonderful creations that my Dad was so
Continue reading All Owsl; A Fun Study
By KristinN, on May 13th, 2010
Spring is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors after being inside most of the winter. Why not take your camera (and students) on a walk? You could use this as an art activity.
Next time you go for a walk or run errands, take the camera. Record your visit. What catches your eye?
Continue reading Take a Walk with Your Camera!
By KristinN, on May 12th, 2010
You know one of the wonders of God is the hummingbird. They are an incredible creature and my kids love them. We have a humming bird feeder sitting right outside our schoolroom window. My kids wanted to learn more about these beautiful creatures so along came an amazing copy workbook all about hummingbirds.
Hummingbird Copy
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By KristinN, on May 12th, 2010
Homeschool Leaders Go To Washington
Will Estrada
Director of Federal Relations
May 11, 2010
Eighty-three homeschool leaders spent three days in the Washington, D.C. area in April, lobbying members of Congress. These homeschool leaders represented homeschool organizations from 37 states and Puerto Rico, and came to the district as part of HSLDA’s National Homeschool Leader Summit. Held every two
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By KristinN, on May 8th, 2010
The K-2 Earth and Space Science: Weather is such a fun unit study and I have only begun to really work with it. From the moment I opened this unit study I realized that this was my kind of workbook. I like it when a company has written everything out for you and that
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By KristinN, on May 6th, 2010
When we start to homeschool, we picture that we will teach our kids during "the best of times." We picture our children reading around a cozy kitchen table, on a porch, or in comfy chairs. We
Continue reading Teaching While Handling a Crisis
By KristinN, on May 5th, 2010
Our countries great monuments are fascinating and most kids are enthralled by their grandeur and what they are and why they were made. But sometimes when our kids ask those questions we, as homeschoolers, think we much break out a huge unit study on this one thing that our child has asked us about. Well
Continue reading America’s Monuments, Symbols, & National Parks Copywork & Fun!
By KristinN, on April 30th, 2010
Surrounded by homeschool paraphernalia? Containing the inevitable clutter will help you save time, energy and money (if you have to replace things you cannot find). Here are some tips to help you manage your school materials.
Books:
Keep books you currently use within
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By KristinN, on April 19th, 2010
When we study history it should not ever be overlooked that geography should exist right along side it. The problem is finding the right tools to do the job. Terri Johnson from Bramley Books and Knowledge Quest has put
Continue reading Map Trek: Ancient World Atlas and Outline Maps of World History
By KristinN, on April 8th, 2010
The Ben Franklin, Download N Go By Amanda Bennett is extremely easy to use and is described and arranged quit nicely for the teachers use. It really could not be easier for you to use especially for those of us who really like Ben Franklin Download N Go By Amanda Bennett
By KristinN, on April 7th, 2010
I recieved this email from Mike Farris from ParentalRights.org and thought that it was worthy enough to repost here on my blog. Please read through it and discuss it within your own homeschool groups and see
Continue reading New Protocol for UN Children’s Treaty
By KristinN, on March 26th, 2010
My family and I subscribe to "God's World News" and have enjoyed reading their magazine for sometime now. They have magnificent and interesting articles for the kids to Cow’s Tail
By KristinN, on March 24th, 2010
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon
Continue reading Encouragement Along the Way
By KristinN, on March 23rd, 2010
So how many of us print out all sorts of flash cards so we can play games like go fish or old maid to help make math or phonics more fun? Or how many Continue reading Flash Cards
By KristinN, on March 20th, 2010
I review many, many e-books. I purchase handfuls and several I receive for free from different giveaways. There is always 1 or 2 things I take away from these books and can incorporate into my homeschool to make it better and more fun for my children. But then there is a gem that comes along
Continue reading Dreams and Designs—Homemade Supplies to Complement Your Homeschool E-Book Review
By KristinN, on March 18th, 2010
By KristinN, on March 17th, 2010
If getting your child to read is like pulling teeth, try one of these reading games to
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By KristinN, on March 16th, 2010
Ever think of it this way: Children already know how to be children! What they need to learn is how to be grownups. Overall…it takes grownups to teach them.
Healthy and helpful socialization isn't something a child catches, like the flu. It's a process whereby someone intentionally teaches a child social rules, etiquette, morals, values, and
Continue reading Children Already Know How to Be Children
By KristinN, on March 15th, 2010
How would you like to purchase homeschool curriculum at a discount. I want to introduce you to Homeschool Buyers Co-Op. The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the nation's largest purchasing cooperative for homeschooling families.
You see it is very simple, Continue reading Homeschool Buyers Co-Op
By KristinN, on March 13th, 2010
I have been longing to find a good science curriculum that would cover science from beginning to end and would be hands on and would also guide me, the non-science person, all the way through each subject. I have found
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By KristinN, on March 9th, 2010
I have to admit this unit study, Kite Capers; Download N Go Series By Amanda Bennett could not be more user friendly for the teacher. Kite Capers has many resources for you to use such as books, as well as on line links to videos, which I love, poetry, worksheets, vocabulary etc. Some of
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By KristinN, on March 8th, 2010
Because I deal with an ADD child on a daily basis and an ADD husband I figured there had to be many more people out there that read my blog that might be interested in Continue reading Focus/Attention Processing Dysfunction Characteristics
By KristinN, on March 7th, 2010
I have been looking for a book that would help me to teach the basic catechesis to my children in a way that would be fun and desirable to them, yet Biblically sound lessons that would not take an hour to do. I was told about Big Truths for Little People by Susan and Richie
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By KristinN, on March 3rd, 2010
I just saw the greatest video. You know our dogs love us unconditionally. They are patient with us, forgive us when we are unkind, wait for us to come home and most of all can make us happy when we are down. Hmmmm, sounds like God!
By KristinN, on March 2nd, 2010
"Deschooling" is taking a little time to get the "school" out of your child's (and your) system. A break from anything "schooly" gives children the time and space to explore their own interests and settle into a less structured
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By KristinN, on March 1st, 2010
Motherhood equals a Woman of many hats. I don’t mean those crazy big church going hats that are all fancy like. I mean hats that are sometimes messy. Hats that are not in the literal sense at all. These hats are the actual roles given to us to play. As a mother I can be
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By KristinN, on February 28th, 2010
I am the daughter of a home health nurse who worked in one of the poorest counties in our state. Whenever my brother and I were out of school (either we students had a holiday, it was the weekend or
Continue reading Home Schooling and Community Service
By KristinN, on February 26th, 2010
We have a TV in our house. Our rabbit ears pull in ABC and PBS only. That's enough for me to watch "Antiques Roadshow" and local news. We do not watch other programs on ABC, which I fondly refer to as "the sleaze channel."
How would I know ABC is so much sleaze? Because when I'm
Continue reading What’s That Noise? TV and Sex
By KristinN, on February 24th, 2010
I’ve priced those crystal growing kits and WOW they’re expensive. So I searched online for a homemade alternative. After getting together all of the chemicals, we were ready to go.
One. Two. Three times we tried to grow these chemical crystals and nothing happened. (and I must say that the ammonia smell stayed in the house!
Continue reading Making Rock Candy Crytals
By KristinN, on February 22nd, 2010
Isn’t it amazing how different each of our children can be? As homeschoolers, we get to witness this first hand as we work with our students at home. Out of four children, I have one who can hardly wait to get started and could write pages upon pages of information or
Continue reading Encouraging the Reluctant Writer
By KristinN, on February 20th, 2010
For as long as I live, I will never cease to be amazed at how so many different looking children can come from the same two parents.
My husband and I have five children – five very distinctly different looking children. The oldest is very Italian looking, like his father. He has very straight black hair,
Continue reading Learning Styles of Children
By KristinN, on February 16th, 2010
More than likely your home has quite a few board games. You may even have frequent family game nights.
But how about making your own homemade board games?
Your children can design the game , create it, and then play it! Here are some steps, but they are not linear. So
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By KristinN, on February 14th, 2010
The mini-office concept was started in public school by a teacher that was having trouble with kids focusing. So she took some legal size file folders and created a small cubicle for each student. But that didn’t solve the problem
Continue reading Step By Step, Piece by Piece: Mini-Offices
By KristinN, on February 12th, 2010
I read this articel and I had to re-post it here to share with all of you. Most of us at one time or another have thought that we can not homeschool
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By KristinN, on February 10th, 2010
Online education resources can play an important primary or secondary role in your children's education. They may be a great choice if you'd like to spend less time planning or have specific learning goals that you'd like to achieve. Points to consider when choosing a course:
1. Where do the courses come from? Is it a reliable source?
2. Is
Continue reading Online Learning – Yes or No?
By KristinN, on February 9th, 2010
I have the best place for the best price in a family night out. Ok, it may not be a huge movie screen of SOME of the AMC type theaters, but it is clean, the popcorn tastes the same, the soda is bubbly, the movie sounds and looks the same and you get to see it for
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By KristinN, on February 8th, 2010
The History of 'APRONS'
I don't think our kids Know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, because she only had a few, it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and they
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By KristinN, on February 5th, 2010
We all need to laugh once in a while. Got 1 minute? I got a great little laugh for you. Do you all remember Abbot and Costello? They were so greatin thier day! This is a really cute video that is pure and clean. Now I have never heard of the car they refer to,
Continue reading Laugh For the Day
By KristinN, on February 5th, 2010
I read this article on portfolios by Homeschool inc. and I thought I would post what they said and add a few of my ideas to it.
Need a creative way to describe your student's year? Try creating a
Continue reading Portfolios Tell Your Child’s School History
By KristinN, on February 2nd, 2010
Before you read this article I have to put my two cents in about this. I think no matter what side you are on, it does not matter whether you agree or disagree
Continue reading The Harms of Homeschooling? Where Are the Premises?
By KristinN, on January 30th, 2010
The horrific news from Haiti has filled your living room. News reports a unimaginable death toll between 100,000 to 200,000 people. 3 million people were affected. Nearly the entire capital city of Port-au-Prince is devastated and covered in rubble. Is it too late to help? The initial media-enthusiasm is waning, yet millions of people in
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By KristinN, on January 30th, 2010
Most all of us learned that extremely long word in or around the 4th grade, long before it could roll off our tongues easily and certainly before we could understand the complexity of what it is that we call metamorphosis.
In fact, it is my belief, no not my belief, I am assured
Continue reading What is metamorphosis?
By KristinN, on January 27th, 2010
Spring has sprung. Ok, well maybe not quite yet, but before you know it, it will be upon us. The bees will be buzzing and the flowers will be growing and the butterflies will be fluttering. Right now is a great time to get your Exploring God’s Creation – The Butterfly Theme Study
By KristinN, on January 24th, 2010
Children can learn so much from people in history, and George Washington is one of the best examples. George Washington is a great American soldier and President that your children will want to dive
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By KristinN, on January 20th, 2010
Did you know that over 1 million acres of potatoes are planted every year in the United States, for a yield of over 41 billion pounds? Yea, I never knew that either. I did know that potatoes are versatile veggies, but coming up with new inventive recipes are always helpful.
Continue reading February 2010 Molly’s Money-Saving Digest
By KristinN, on January 18th, 2010
I know some of you think that there is a lot of cutting involved in lapbooks, and there is, but the one thing you get from a lapbook like In the Days of the Knights and Castles is a well-rounded study of a this subject. Kids seem to retain
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By KristinN, on January 15th, 2010
Help learning happen by building a "learning staircase" for your child. After you've defined the concept to be taught, break the lesson into small steps – start on the bottom one and keep going! First, set the goal you want your child to achieve. Then, set reasonable expectations for each day's accomplishments. If your
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By KristinN, on January 12th, 2010
Six Things a Homeschool Family Can Learn from their Dog
1. Just Because…you take a nap,doesn't make you worthless.
2. Just Because…the newspaper is in your neighbor's driveway doesn't mean you can't read the headlines.
3. Just Because…you bark,
Continue reading How a Pet Can Teach your Homeschool
By KristinN, on January 7th, 2010
Porthole Perspective?!?
On a ship, sailors can look out at the ocean through a porthole. But this doesn't give them much viewing area! In fact, all they can see is what's in front of them. Have you been seeing your life, your homeschool, from a porthole perspective?
When we only see the problems and challenges of
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By KristinN, on January 5th, 2010
Have you always wanted your child to learn all about Valentine's Day? This Valentine's Unit Study with Study Guide is a great way to have an easy research of one of our countries holidays. Some of the topics Journey Through Learning includes on this one are, what the Valentine’s Day History, Symbols, Games Unit Study
By KristinN, on January 4th, 2010
Ok, who knows what an amphibian really is? What is the difference between a Frog and a Toad? I found some tadpoles, but what do I feed them? Or maybe you have always wondered what the defense mechanisms of amphibians are. Well, I think Journey Through Learning has a great
Continue reading Amphibians Unit Study with Study Guide
By KristinN, on December 20th, 2009
December Book Bag 2009, Common Questions about the Human Body is a very unique question and answer book about the human body. There are 73 pages of question s about the whole human body. Your child will peak into different systems of the body as you run through each of the 1 to 5
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By KristinN, on December 17th, 2009
You have never seen a Lapbook like this before. This is a cross between a lapbook and a file folder game. And I love it! File Folder games are great way of allowing the child to have fun all while they are learning. And what homeschool parent does not like their children to have fun
Continue reading Multiplication Pocket Games by A Journey Through Learning
By KristinN, on December 14th, 2009
Lapbooks are a great way of teaching on a certain subject with a very hands on approach. There are, of course, a few supplies that you will need to have on hand like some scissors, glue,
Continue reading Me and My Body by A Journey Through Learning
By KristinN, on November 25th, 2009
So remember not too long ago I did a review on a lapbook on Asia. Well I received a book on Great Ancient China projects you can build yourself to go along with our Asia study. Of course like any good study goes, it starts out with a timeline.
We are learning about Ancient China,
Continue reading Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself by Nomad Press
By KristinN, on November 23rd, 2009
This months book bag is a great one. It gives the kids a chance to learn all the ways we get around. On the Move, Transportation, Land, Water and Air by Teacher Book Bag is the name of the book we are looking at today. I loved this book. My daughter (4) and I
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By KristinN, on November 16th, 2009
If you have read any of my reviews you know how much I adore Hands of a Child Lapbooks? There are a few things you will need to supply like some scissors, glue, paper and a
Continue reading The Great Ice Age Lapbook by Hands of a Child
By KristinN, on October 30th, 2009
I have a fond fancy for file folder games. They are very inexpensive compared with traditional board games you can buy, effortless to put together and engaging for all ages.
There are many types of the file folder games that I have come across over the years and I have at least 30 of those that
Continue reading Raining Numbers Math Addition File Folder Game
By KristinN, on October 29th, 2009
I love file folder games. I must have about 30 of them. They are easy to make, entertaining for all elementary ages and cheap compared with traditional board games you can buy! I think I like the last one the best. Most of the file folder games I come across are for the younger ones
Continue reading Silly Snail Parts of Speech File Folder Game
By KristinN, on October 25th, 2009
I adore Hands of a child lapbooks? They are entirely prepared for you. In the Theodore Roosevelt lapbook they give you 60 pages, which includes 20, hands on activities for your lapbook as well as the research pages plus you get a list of books, websites and links to construct a well-formed study of
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By KristinN, on October 13th, 2009
You know what I love the most about Hands of a Child lapbooks? They are completely done for you. And when I say completely, I mean 100%. In the Continent of Asia Study they give you 23 pages of information so that you can complete this lapbook without ever having to do research. Now
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By KristinN, on October 11th, 2009
Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests have so far been really great but this months, October 2009, What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? Was the best so far for me. Let me give an example of what really hit home for me.
We are in an age of everything we touch is disposable. Think
Continue reading Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests
By KristinN, on October 7th, 2009
According to the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac, most of the U.S. is just days away from the best leaf peeping of the season! For example, in Northern Illinois, where Home School, Inc. is located, the Almanac predicts that the best
Continue reading Leaf Peeping
By KristinN, on October 5th, 2009
I have to admit this unit study, Autumn Treasures, Download N Go™ Series By Amanda Bennett is actually very easy to use and drawn out nicely for the teacher. It really could not be easier! It gives you so many resources to go to. Books, as well as on line links to videos,
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By KristinN, on September 28th, 2009
Little Pockets of Time, “Have You Seen My Cat?” by Fortunately for You is a great way for children to remember what they have read! I think this would be great with the lower
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By KristinN, on September 27th, 2009
I am not much into unit studies myself unless they are all completely drawn out for me. But, I have to admit this unit study of An Autumn Nature Study and More by: Katie’s Homschool Cottage is very easy to use.
Continue reading An Autumn Nature Study and More by: Katie’s Homschool Cottage
By KristinN, on September 22nd, 2009
House Upon a Rock is a copywork book for Mathew 7:24-29. I feel it is made more for upper elementary grades, 4-6, due to the lining on the pages and length of the copywork. It is only 8 pages that are beautifully illustrated in back and white. It contains 3 pages of copywork plus
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By KristinN, on September 21st, 2009
The Little Red Hen Primer Reader is a story I has read with many different animals character in its place, but the underlining lesson is the fact that if you do not work you do not
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By KristinN, on September 19th, 2009
Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests have so far been really great but this months, October 2009, What Can We Learn From the Great Depression? Was the best so far for me. Let me give an example of what really hit home for me.
We are in an age of everything we touch is disposable. Think back
Continue reading Molly’s monthly Money-Saving Digests
By KristinN, on September 17th, 2009
Most of my regular readers know me well enough to know I am not much into a traditional unit study unless it has all the information (more like a theme study) at hand and I do not have to do much research. However, I think this 133-page unit study of the 50 states I received
Continue reading Trail Guide to US Geography
By KristinN, on September 16th, 2009
Funny thing about doing reviews, you always end up with something you either need or can really use. I happen to be finishing up our studies this fall about Ancient Egypt and so this review came at a perfect time.
I received an e-book by Milliken called History of Civilization: The Ancient World .
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By KristinN, on September 11th, 2009
The New School Year
Has the new school year started with gusto at your house? Or guesses?
“I guess we’ll use this Continue reading Free Ebook: Planning Your Course and Letting the Lord Determine Your Steps
By KristinN, on September 4th, 2009
I read this article from the Dakota Voiceyesterday. It was all about the superior academic performance of homeschooled students. People are always concerned that homeschooled kids can be out of touch and not socialized and
Continue reading Homeschooling Report Dispels Many Education Myths
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