Today, I learn about:: June 2013

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Ambleside curriculum

Plan & Record schedule

http://printables.homeschoolswag.com/2012/05/plan-record-ambleside-online-year-1/

Teach reading without paper books

http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com/search/label/reading

Friday, June 28, 2013

Creepers on walls

http://www.hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/

http://agrobiosolution.blogspot.com/2010/12/climbing-plants-pokok-memanjat.html

Why children can't sit still

http://pediatricot.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-get-your-child-to-sit-still.html

http://pediatricot.blogspot.com/2011/03/when-child-cant-sit-still.html

http://pediatricot.blogspot.com/2012/01/twenty-four-reasons-why-child-cant-sit.html

http://www.addcentre.co.uk/DoesmychildhaveADD.htm

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Kinesthetic learner curriculum

http://www.hodgepodge.me/2012/08/fifth-grade-kinesthetic-learner-curriculum-and-organization/

Chalk Pastel book
http://www.southernhodgepodge.com/sample-page-2/

How to fit in all the extras

http://www.hodgepodge.me/2012/04/how-to-fit-in-all-the-extras/

One more thing after lunch. One more thing after lunch. This is the one thing that really changed our homeschool. When the children were all little we could usually get most of our learning completed before lunch. As they grew and the needs of the age range grew as well, I struggled to fit it all. My friend, Kerri, chimed in with, “we do one more thing after lunch.” That concept, that one schedule change, revolutionized our homeschool.

In the morning we have our special time with the little ones and room time, we complete our three Rs, piano practice and a few other things. Then during – and right after – lunch we spend time on one or more subjects. History, science, vocabulary, enrichment. Following is a list we choose from each day. We have typical days for certain ones so I am prepared with supplies we might need.

Each day/One or more of the following:

History: Tapestry of Grace history, literature, church history, arts & activities
Science: Answers in Genesis God’s Design for Science series
Vocabulary: English from the Roots Up (I read the flashcards and we review those we’ve already covered)
Harmony Fine Arts Plans for studying composers and artists
Visual Latin
Sketch Tuesday
Handbook of Nature Study Outdoor Hour Challenge nature study
Apologia Biology lesson for the older ones or Apologia Biology flashcards app
Hands on activity
art lesson

Monday, June 24, 2013

Our Journey westward - Charlotte Mason homeschooler

10 Days of unit studies
Homeschooling with field trips

http://ourjourneywestward.com/?cat=41

Science Museums
History Museums
Historical Walks/Tours
State and National Parks
Zoos
Arboretums
Aquariums
Forts
Art Galleries
Nature Preserves
Orchards
Cemeteries
Traveling Exhibits
Government Buildings
Factories
Community Businesses
Plays
Musical Performances
I always try to take advantage of special class opportunities that come up through 4-H, the library, universities, and more, too!

any times, I’ll plan field trips to go along with a current unit study. Other times, we just go with the flow of opportunities that arise. I work hard to integrate field trips into our schooling regularly. Like one or two per month, sometimes more. They really have proven to be that powerful in real learning! Not to mention, they keep us from getting burned out on bookwork – especially in the “blue” months of homeschooling.

10 Days of character training
http://ourjourneywestward.com/category/character-training/character-training-series/