Posted in cool sites, science on Jul 29th, 2008 1 Comment »
Have you been to OLogy yet? This web site run by The American Museum of Natural History is so much fun! There are sections on everything from genetics to biodiversity to astronomy, with experiments, crafts and tons of online activities.
I looked around and barely scratched the surface. It looks like the type of site Victoria […]
Posted in freebies, Fun, science, math on Jul 28th, 2008 1 Comment »
These look like a fun way for the kids to use science, math and more!
Free Weekly Puzzlers
Students use critical and creative thinking as they learn science, language and math! Recommended for grades 3-8 (ages 8-13)…
More details and a sign-up […]
Posted in pictures, nature, science on Jul 8th, 2008 No Comments »
Want to sneak in some science and enjoy the summer weather? Here’s ten favorite easy summer science activities here…
Have a weed growing contest. Repot some weeds that are around the same size and see who can pamper and produce the best specimen by the end of the month. Encourage the kids […]
Posted in Daily log, nature, PE, magical moments, social studies, art, math, reading, science, writing on Jun 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Three random ways the kids learned in each subject the past few days….
Math
Jack was answering addition and subtraction questions for goldfish crackers in Guy and Val’s hotel room this morning.
Victoria did some math pages to earn extra computer time.
The kids’ computer is hooked up to the net now in the living room and Anna instant […]
Posted in history, science, reading on Jun 18th, 2008 No Comments »
I was browsing another HS mom’s Library Thing list a few weeks ago and discovered these 3 books. They were on her 5 star list– books her family owned that she’d buy more copies of if the house burned down. I like that rating! We have some books like that!
I ordered them and […]
Posted in Victoria, science on Jun 11th, 2008 1 Comment »
Victoria has wanted to be a doctor since she was two years old and has always been fascinated by the human body. When the “Body Worlds” exhibit (a traveling exhibit of preserved human bodies) came to our area a couple of years ago, she really wanted to see it. We were unable to […]
Posted in Lapbooks, Jack, science on Jun 2nd, 2008 3 Comments »
It was Jack’s turn to do a lapbook so I asked him today what he’d like to do next. Since he’s working on a broad theme (”the universe and everything in it”), he’s pretty open to suggestions. He finally decided on giraffes.
I did some net searches and printed out an assortment of cool facts, basic […]
Posted in Victoria, nature, science on Jun 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Victoria discovered this mutated dandelion in our lawn last week.
It’s hard to see from the picture, but the stems have grown together, so they are sort of conjoined twins. The stems are separate down near the ground but they are one thick stem up by the flowers.
She has informed Daddy that he is not allowed […]
Posted in Victoria, deep thoughts, Field trips & tours, magical moments, cool sites, pictures, science, history, social studies, Fun, reading on May 30th, 2008 2 Comments »
Here’s Victoria’s answers for the best list.
Best books read: Molly Moon series
Best math game or activity: Running the lemonade stand
Best reading/spelling/grammar game or activity: Blogging and emailing (with spell check)
Best field trip: Maine
Best science experiment: The mold comparison experiment
Best science activity: Collecting different kinds of seaweed at the ocean, pouring seawater on the acorn barnacles […]
Posted in Lapbooks, Jack, science on May 13th, 2008 1 Comment »
Jack came up to me a few minutes ago and announced that for his next lapbook he wants to do one on “everything in the universe, including the universe.”
Wow. We’d better get started soon. That’s going to take a lot of paper!
He’s settled on doing one about the earth first. I’m printing out […]
I'm a frazzled AP mom to 4 fabulous kids in rural Minnesota. Homeschooling here tends to be child-led and focused on fun. We do lots of crafts, reading and exploring. I'm madly in love with my brilliant, goofy lug of a husband and I don't get nearly enough sleep.