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Free Movies for Homeschool

by Cookie

All of these links are from Archive.org. Obviously, these films are dated. But there is still a lot of educational value in them. The children and I discuss the film after we watch it. We discuss what’s outdated and what’s still relevant. And we talk about the “funny parts”, as my children say. Most of these are for my middle schooler. But if the subject matter is light enough then I may let all of the children watch, depending on whether the younger ones are sleeping or not.

Health

I’ll add more as we cover various subjects.

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February 5, 2010   No Comments

History of the Alphabet - Video

by Cookie

I admit it. I always liked the edcuational movies that I watched in school when I was growing up. OK, OK. I still like them. Which is probably why I scour Archive.org several times a week looking for the aforementioned videos. Today I found a gem of a movie made in 1968 called The Alphabet: Mark of Man. This movie is not in the public domain but the owner of it, Penn Museum, has made the video available as long as no footage from it is used without permission.

I know my 11 year old will enjoy this one. I’m not so sure if the others will be as enthused. But i suspect my five year old will also like parts of it since the movie shows a lot of letters; and, he’s a beginner reader.

Anyway, I’m thinking of showing this film and then letting the children work on an alphabet coloring and activity book. There are several ABC books on my PDF coloring and activity books page.

February 5, 2010   No Comments

Solar System Mini Unit Study

by Cookie

Of course, the solar system can be studied in depth for days, weeks, or months on end. But around here I try to keep the units short, fun, and educational for the lilttle ones.

Solar System Coloring & Activity Books

Crafts

Solar System Curriculum

Solar System Videos

These videos are from archive.org.

 Solar System Websites

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February 2, 2010   No Comments

12 in 12 Challenge - January

by Cookie

I wish I could say I completed my dress for this month’s challenge. But all I can really say is that I almost finished it. I don’t have a dress form. So I proposed the idea of a duct tape one to DH, unsuccessfully. And currently I don’t have anyone who can help me with the hem. So the dress is done except for the hem. When I was younger I just hemmed the dress without worrying if it hung evenly all the way around. I also weighed practically nothing then and didn’t have the issue of the dress sitting up higher (for lack of a better phrase) in the back.

So, I won’t post a pic of incomplete work. But I’m still happy with myself that I worked on the dress diligently this month. And I will definitely ask a friend this week if she can stop by the house and help me with the hem.

For February I ‘m making a shrug to go with the dress. So I won’t run into the same issue again.

January 30, 2010   No Comments

Dental Health Mini Unit Study

by Cookie

I am working on getting my son to the point to where he can brush his teeth well, independently. Hopefully this fun mini unit on brush your teeth will help.

Crafts

Games/Activities

Coloring/Activity Books

A Child’s Book of Teeth is a very entertaining book. It was originally published in 1918 by a dentist. The dentist warns not to waste your dental powder in the sink! Ha ha, thank God for the invention of toothpaste. But despite it’s age, the book still has quite a bit of educational value.

Here are other booths on dental health. They are all in PDF format and are either coloring books, activity books or both.

Videos


Teeth Brushing Lesson Tune Song Preschool Video - The funniest home videos are here


How To Brush Your Teeth Young Children Preschool Video - Click here for this week’s top video clips

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January 29, 2010   No Comments

Magnets Mini Unit Study

by Cookie

Here are some materials that I plan on using on a small unit on magnets.

magnets

Book

Printables

 Videos

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January 28, 2010   No Comments

Ham Radio Mini Unit Study

by Cookie

I didn’t even know what a Ham radio was until I found a comic about them online a few years ago. Actually, I printed out the comic for my son and he schooled me on amateur radio. Homeschooling works both ways I guess. :)

Anyway, as of this post there are now six comics available for free online about amateur radio. And there is a seventh one underway. Reading all of the comics will provide a novice with a very detailed understanding of ham radio.

The books can be printed out as comics or coloring books. Nice!

Also, eHow has a seven part series called Introduction to Ham Radio. I think my oldest will find this video particulary interesting.

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January 27, 2010   No Comments

Mini Unit Studies

by Cookie

 I try to  include a video in each mini unit study that we do.

I’ll add more as the children and I do more mini unit studies.

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January 27, 2010   No Comments

PDF Coloring and Activity Books Links

by Cookie

Here are some free coloring and activity books in PDF format. The books are on a wide range of subjects. Some of my children are not big on coloring. They would rather do activity books. So that is why I seperated the two. Now, most of the activity books can be used as coloring books as well. So that’s a plus.

PDF Coloring Books

PDF Activity Books

Lesson Plans

I’ll probably move the lesson plans links at some point. But I’ve only come across a few so far. So they’ll remain here for the time being.

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January 27, 2010   No Comments

How to Tie Your Shoes Video

by Cookie

I’m hoping this video will help me try to explain to my little one how to tie his shoes.


How To Tie Your Shoes on Howcast

January 27, 2010   No Comments

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