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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July 16th, 2008 at 6:06am |
This in NO way is a comprehensive list. I’m not a scientist, but a curious home educating mother. These are some of the what-I-think-interesting sites that I’ve stumbled on in my 5 years of homsechooling.
Science:
General or All
How Stuff Works - also http://science.howstuffworks.com/
Science from the Beeb - 4-11 yo
+ Teacher resources - 9-10 yo
Teacher’s (or home educating parents’) resources […]
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July 9th, 2008 at 6:06am |
all reference
Bible - http://www.biblegateway.com/
Dictionary - http://dictionary.reference.com/
http://dictionary.reference.com/reverse/ - for when you’re struggling to find the right word
Encyclopaedia - http://www.reference.com/
Internet Search - www.google.com - also images, advanced search tips
Metric Conversion - http://www.metric-conversions.org/ - metric/imperial
http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm - calculator too
Thesaurus - http://thesaurus.reference.com/
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/ - visual fun
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NZ
Phone numbers - www.whitepages.co.nz - NZ
Television - http://ontv.uni.cc/ - main NZ TV stations on one page - TV1, TV2, TV3, C4, Prime, also […]
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March 25th, 2008 at 5:05am |
Speculaas as Easter Tomb Biscuits
3 cups plain flour 1/8 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cloves 250 g butter
1 tsp ground ginger 1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
optional:
1-2 Tbsp milk [if dry or crumbly]
lemon zest + 1T (small squeeze) juice
x[1/2 c sliced almonds]
x[1/2 tsp ground nutmeg]
x[1/4 tsp ground black pepper]
Preheat oven to […]
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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 20th, 2008 at 6:06am |
Enclosed is a Prayer (Table) Mat (click link ) -
Children’s Prayer Mat
Discuss the big words and ideas. Pick and choose from each day?
Write names or add pictures to boxes under the family members. Add in a Bible passage and a song - there’s one way to do family worship.
A great mealtime activity - morning AND […]
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March 19th, 2008 at 5:30am |
Must tell you of my two new best friends this year:
1.
http://www.libraryelf.com/
Check with your library that they are participants with library elf and make sure you have a password attached to your family’s library cards. We have one password and four cards of the different family members.
No more fines - hallejulah!
2.
http://www.blogarithm.com/
All those blogs and interesting things […]
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March 17th, 2008 at 9:23am |
Monday
Make an Easter Cross with flax.
http://www.kidssundayschool.com/Gradeschool/Crafts/1craft08.php - cut some flax and fold - great for the children to give to their friends with a verse or a blessing
Tuesday
Practice foot-washing with your guests. Imagine living in a hot country with throbbing ankles and dust – what a blessing to have cold water washing your feet and a […]
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