Adventures in HomeSchooling

JuneTeenth Day JuneTeenth Day celebrates and symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States.President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September,22,1862  it was not until June,19,1865 that all slaves were finally freed That conclude event was when General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston Texas with his troops and order Number 3 which finally freed the last of the slaves the formal end of slavery was marked by the passing of the 13 amendment and the constitution. More Information  http://www.juneteenth.com/ http://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm http://www.academyartmuseum.org/juneteenth.html http://anacostia.si.edu/exhibits/past_exhibtions/juneteenth/june.htm http://www.galveston.com/juneteenthevents/ https://quickplace.udayton.edu/LotusQuickr/summit/PageLibrary85256E8900508C95.nsf/h_Index/F3D24E38DACEDB0585256EB20014F392 For more information on Holiday Days and other days check out this link http://www.holidayinsights.com/

   A Beka Book free Home School Catalog  http://info.abeka.com/curriculum-2/?utm_source=Homeschoolcom&utm_medium=Textad&utm_content=ABekaBook&utm_campaign=AudaciousCampaign#topchoice A.C.E. Home School Advantage Request a free information Packet  http://www.aceministries.com/advantage/#topchoice Kidology 3 years of curriculum for free  http://www.kidology.org/page.asp?i=179 An Old Fashioned Education Free Resources and curriculum guide for each grade levels  http://oldfashionededucation.com/index.html Simply Charlotte  Mason  free curriculum guides for every grade and different time periods http://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/ Free Armor Of God Curriculum  http://ministry-to-children.com/free-vacation-bible-school/ Ambleside Online free online curriculum from Charlotte Mason   http://www.amblesideonline.org/index.shtml ABC  Jesus Loves Me  http://www.abcjesuslovesme.com/ Free Ho...

The Brainy Bunch Family  how would you like to send your children to college by the age of 12.Here is a family who has put 7 of their 10 children in college The Harding's are the first to say they’re not geniuses. Nor do they run a strict, high-pressure household. Instead, they find out early what really motivates their children, instill their kids with dreams, and allow those dreams to blossom. In a remarkable, down-to-earth narrative that is part captivating memoir, part invaluable guidebook for parents, Kip and Mona Lisa reveal with warmth and humility the strategies behind their family’s amazing educational accomplishments. Filled with daily regimens, advice for providing children with fulfilling experiences that go beyond the home, and tips for making the transition to college, theirs is an inspirational real-life success story that anyone can achieve—whether you  home school  your children or not. The Brainy Bunch  is uplifting and ulti...

A Walking with Dinosaurs For those of you who love Dinosaurs will love this  documentary.  This  is a fun way to keep the kids interested   also starring  zoologist Nigel Marvin he is on a mission to discovering the mystery about dinosaurs  If your intreasted in taking tours I found this site it looks cool  http://www.tauck.com/tours/canada-tours/western-canada-tours/dino-bc-2014.aspx This is another link to BBC A walking With Dinosaurs   http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/prehistoric_life/tv_radio/wwdinosaurs/

1  Out of 68 are impacted with Autism Spectrum disorder it is a fair bet we all know someone who is affected by this you may have a family member are a  friend  with Autism. Therefore, for you Parents out there who are developing your child education plan you will need to be consistent with your teaching techniques. Teaching Techniques for the Home Parents you will need to use a number of teaching techniques to encourage children with autism to learn speech, social skills, and academics. Here are some appropriate teaching techniques for the home Visual Learning Aids: Many children with autism learn better with visual aids due to difficulty understanding verbal instructions. Visual support should accompany to help illustrate the ideas. Picture Cards are a great way to learn Just like the Picture Exchange Communication System it can help nonverbal children communicate. Structured Learning Environment: A structured environment can help with the students focus...

Summer Solstice falls on  June 21,2014 The First two weeks into June and you can tell Summer is here already reaching the 90 and 100 here in temperatures so why not celebrate summer and be happy winter is gone no more cold chills no more ice storms just beautiful sunshine.   1.Summer Cleaning  Summer is a great time to go  threw all your  old closes ,toys ,and junk you don't have a use for so instead of putting away somewhere have a yard sale make some extra play money for  the summer.                                                                           2. Water Fight!                                                       ...

http://www.marthastewart.com/266805/rosy-stationery?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-cards Paper towel Large stamp pad Cards, stationery STEP 1 Cut off stem end with a sharp knife, and stand stem on a paper towel, cut-side down, for 5 minutes to dry. STEP 2 Press cut side onto a large stamp pad, then onto cards, stationery, and more, blotting on paper towel between presses. Vary stamp shapes with other vegetables, such as romaine lettuce stems or even brussels sprouts cut in half. Toilet Paper Roll Art   http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/toilet-paper-roll-wall-art Gather your supplies. For this project, I used plain old toilet paper roles, (the number you need depends on what design you decide on for your project, mine used around 13 I think...) glue, and a bushed metal appearance spray paint. Crush your toilet paper roll in half, and cut it crossways. You could measure if you like, but I just guess-timated based on the look ...