Posted in Homeschool on July 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! I am excited about the upcoming school year and am in full “organization/prep” mode right now. I stopped by Ama*zon to see what they had on sale and I found some GREAT deals!
Exacto School Pro Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpener – 48% off!
Smead Project Organizer – 10 pockets
At a Glance Wall Calendar 2012 thru 2013
50 Pack Wirebound College Rule notebooks(50 pages each book) - 68% off
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Pencils - my favorite!
Posted in Homeschool, Homeschool Resources on April 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Easter Studies/ Lesson Plans:
Activites/Crafts:
Family/Children Easter DVDs:
Twas the Night Before Easter (Veggie Tales)
Children’s Easter Holiday Books:
Journey, Easter Journey! (Ages 4-8)
The Velveteen Rabbit (Ages 4-8)
Amon’s Journey (Ages 9-12)
Happy Easter!
Posted in Book Reviews, Books Ages 9-12, children's books, easter, Educational, Faith, Holiday Books for Kids, Holidays, Homeschool, Homeschool Resources, Storybook Friday on April 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We’re taking a weekend break so I wanted to post early and wish you all a Happy Easter!
ISBN-10:0825441714
ISBN-13: 978-0825441714
Categories: Easter, Faith, Fiction
Recommended Ages: 9-12
Here’s the description from the publisher:
Thirteen year old Amon, the son of Jotham and Tabitha, enjoys playing with this friends but is also eager to join his father in the temple court where only men are allowed. So when his father is falsely accused of a terrible crime, Amon willingly sacrifices his childhood ways in hopes of saving Jotham’s life.
Along the way, he sees the jubilant crowds that gathered on Palm Sunday, hears the Messiah address the angry mob, is present during the daring betrayal of Judas Iscariot, and witnesses the ultimate sacrifice made on Good Friday.
Continuing the tradition of the popular Advent books – Jotham’s Journey, Bartholomew’s Passage, and Tabitha’s Travels - this captivating story will take you through Lent with read aloud chapters and short devotionals to help make Easter a meaningful season of relection and worship.
Our Review:
Amon’s Adventure by Arnold Ytree is a wonderful family read-aloud story!
The story is enchanting and the devotionals are insightful. It can lead to some wonderful learning, a deeper understanding of the season of Lent and of course, the true meaning of Easter.
The introduction chapter contains one of the best descriptions and understanding of Lent that I have read. It also includes a guide to parents and teachers.
Each chapter (28 total) has a short devotional at the end allowing you and your children to explore a deeper understanding and meaning of Lent/Easter.
Another really neat bonus is that this book is linked to the author’s website and contains special features (click here) that enhance the children’s (and everyone’s) learing while having fun.
We highly recommend this book!
Posted in Chinese New Year, Family Fun, Family Movies, Holiday Recipes, Holidays, Homeschool, Homeschool Resources on February 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This is a re-post from 2008 but you know what they say ~ oldies but goodies! There are lesson plans for 1-3 grades and 6-8 grades as well as some tasty recipes and fun crafts.
The Chinese New Year starts on February 3rd, 2011 and lasts for 15 days of celebration. Here are some resources for unit studies/lesson plans that can be easily adapted to lap booking or however you’d like to study this!
I used basic lesson plans from Scolastic.com for my youngest son and then created an older version of the same lessons for my oldest son. We’ll be studying China and the Chinese New Year over a 2-3 week period.
Unit Studies:
Family Movies:
and
Arts and Crafts:
Kids in the Kitchen:
Fun Outings:
Posted in Homeschool, Homeschool Resources on May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I remember when my two boys were infants and I kept searching for good children’s books that would stimulate them in the years to come.
I asked a friend of mine to recommend some good books and she shared this with me:
That sage advice has been one of the best bits of wisdom that I have ever received. It is has been tried and tested true in my years of searching for kid’s books.
Keep in mind though…when your young child asks you to read them the same book over and over again, the joy of that book may wane just a tad bit after the 35th reading – LOL! 
I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid, wonderful or exciting happens... just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string. ~ Lucy Maud Montgomery ~
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