Homeschooling

---Introduction to Poetry Children's Workshop

webmaster — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:39:45 +1000

Download ebook - This workshop covers the easiest patterns of poetry including free verse, concrete poetry, rhyming poetry, limerick and acrostic poetry. It includes a project using an orange tree to teach poetry as a sensory experience.

Homeschool Science Journaling

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:37:01 +1000

Science gives us the opportunity to teach our children how to reason and to think at a higher level. The ability to think scientifically must be accompanied by the ability to write scientifically. Daily journal writing is an essential element to our scientific instruction.

Homeschool Water Works

webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:58:43 +1000

Young children love water which makes it an engaging way to teach scientific facts. A Water Works day is a great way to focus on the wonders of water. The following activities can be set up outdoors. While this is designed for younger children, older siblings will have a great time as well.

--Christmas Thematic Unit - Grades K-1-2

webmaster — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:45:35 +1000

A Christmas thematic unit for Grades K-1-2.

--Christmas Thematic Unit - Grades 3-4-5

webmaster — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:13:57 +1000

A Christmas thematic unit for Grades 3-4-5.

---Forming Letters

webmaster — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:09:49 +1000

Summary: Children will use different techniques to practice writing their letters.

---Writing Prop Boxes

webmaster — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:40:21 +1000

Often our children are at a loss when we ask them to write, even when we provide them with a prompt. Many children struggle to come up with ideas to write about and find writing to be overwhelming. Writing about something they can’t see can be too abstract, especially for our younger writers. Older learners often have the ability to write, but just need a little nudge.

---Math Olympics

webmaster — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:49:12 +1000

Summary: Children will work in groups to solve a series of math word problems.

---Math Bags

webmaster — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:00:08 +1000

Summary: Children will take home math bags from homeschool co-op containing a picture book, corresponding activity, and manipulatives.

---Active Spelling Games

webmaster — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:44:50 +1000

Summary: Children will play various spelling games to help them practice their spelling words.