Cooking measurements can lead to a math lesson and a conversion chart can reinforce that lesson when needed. While Joely was doubling the recipe for her super-chocolately cake the other day, I noticed that she was having trouble doubling certain measurements. So for math today, we sat down and talked fractions, kitchen measurements, and conversions […]
Archives for September 2010
Art and Drawing Curriculum
Every homeschool should incorporate an art and drawing curriculum for the enjoyment of the students or just to begin to developing an appreciation of art. Our family loves art and drawing. If yours is like ours, you may enjoy some of these resource. Some of these resources could be use as a full homeschool drawing […]
Math Drills with FlashMaster
My kids now enjoy their math drills as they are fun and easy and can be done anywhere. In the past I've used a variety of methods to help my kids practice their basic math facts. They've drilled on paper with worksheets from The Math Worksheet Site or Worksheet Works; they've also drilled online at […]
Desperately Seeking a Poem Title
My daughter has written a poem, but it's in desperate need of a title. She'd love for you to suggest one! Weeping Willow, with your boughs so low, Sweeping brown leaves to and fro. Gentle drops of dew fall like tears As you mourn for those that you held dear. The Rowan tree, with her limbs […]
Educational Link Love
Here are some educational links I bookmarked this week. You don't have to homeschool to enjoy these links. Phylo: The Trading Card Game bills itself as a Pokemon card type resource but with real creatures — namely animals of all shapes and sizes — on display in full “artistic” wonder. Looks quite interesting. Click the […]
Using Student Blogs to Homeschool
There are many reasons you can use student blogs to homeschool. Here are just a couple of examples. Although my children have had blogs for several years, they've not kept up with them on a regular basis. This year I've tried stay on top of it more, and my girls have been blogging more regularly. […]