September 3rd, 2008 at 6:06am |
Layouts
- only need one link! layouts galore, for free
** http://www.stickersnfun.com/nl183.html - can sign up for newsletter (see RHS), Aussie based
http://www.stickersnfun.com/sketches.asp - scroll down a bit. Make sure you have a layout folder on your computer. I open the sketch page from this site, block just the title and sketches, then ’print’ ’selection’ as pdf.
A quick and easy way to save […]
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August 6th, 2008 at 6:06am |
At 8+10 years old, my children still like object lessons.
Object lessons are Bible stories and deeper concepts taught by something real they can see. Jesus used parables or stories with several layers of meanings. And so realia, or real tangible objects, help to express ideas and character qualities to everyone - not just the younger […]
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April 30th, 2008 at 6:06am |
Lapbooking is a fantastic way to present unit studies or projects.
Lapbooking 101 - www.lapbooking.wordpress.com
Lapbook folders, ideas, and photos from last week:
http://paper-basket.blogspot.com/
http://thehomeschoolingblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/socalval/
http://littlehomeschoolonthehill.com/
http://tropicalmom.blogspot.com/2008/04/lap-books.html
http://talibiddeenjr.wordpress.com/
http://yankeegal.geeksforchrist.com/
http://scooterandb.blogspot.com/
http://islamicunitstudies.wordpress.com/
http://jetihoja.blogspot.com/
http://thecoxscorner.blogspot.com/ - first lapbook
http://banquet.homeschooljournal.net/ - Johanna’s blog
Digital lapbooking is relatively new and emerging.
Here are some examples of different styles :
http://karatekidkast.tumblr.com/ (by 3x 9+10 year olds) using a tumblr blog
http://lapbooks.wordpress.com/dogs/ (8yo) using wordpress with linked through files
http://www.slimeandgrime.co.nr (16yo) using macromedia shockwave flash (swf […]
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April 23rd, 2008 at 6:06am |
Hello to everyone interested in Lapbooking :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lapbooking7up/ and
http://lapbooks.wordpress.com - the brand new Lapbooking 201 site for older students doing lapbooking
are stirring up the lapbooking nest
- encouraging people to write and brag about lapbooking - yay!
To find out more about getting started with Lapbooks :
wade through the pages at : www.lapbooking.wordpress.com - plenty of links, some […]
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:08am |
Home Educators Yearbook
Before the year ends, here’s one way to have a record of your Homeschool year :
Buy a small-medium photo album
Check there are plain cards slightly smaller than the sleeve in each sleeve. This keeps pages firm, esp if no photos.
Grab a camera and do some catch-up photo-taking. Capture people and places on film […]
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March 24th, 2008 at 8:20pm |
CHILDREN
Store small toys in them. These tubs are great for set of Lego, matchbox cars, beads, Barbie clothes, and baby rattles. Label with a permanent marker or draw/stick picture.
Cut shapes in lid and place back on box - good as posting box for under 2s. Tie several long skinny bits of fabric of different colour/texture/weight together […]
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March 18th, 2008 at 7:08am |
Lace Biscuits
- Usborne Chn’s Book of Baking
170deg C (340deg F) – 2 trays
In saucepan, on low heat:
75g butter, melted
off heat, add in:
75g oats 100g caster sugar
Sit for 2-3 minutes, then mix in:
1 egg 2 tsp flour 1 tsp BP
Put well-spaced on baking sheets.
Bake for 9-10 minutes until deep golden brown.
Cool on tray for 5 minutes.
Carefully lift […]
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