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Online Math Games

Nov2

 

slide-rule-317764_640Are you looking for some online math games to keep your child’s skills sharp? I found some websites that I think will do just that!

Fun Brain has a variety of games for your children.  Fun, interactive graphics and cool sound effects will keep your student engaged throughout these arcade-style games.

PBS KIDS  has games for younger students that include famous characters such as Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Sesame Street.

Math Playground has games for students of all grades. It’s nice to find a website that is for elementary as well as junior high students. There are games for categories such addition, subtraction, money, pre-algebra, percents,and even geometry!

With Math Games, you can sort games according to grade level and/or concept. This is a nice feature to have if you need it.

With so many math games to choose from, you could have a math review every day! How about rewarding your scholar by letting them pick a few to play when they finish their work?

Mess-free Art Activities

Oct26

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Art seems to be the one activity that gets put off because it can be so messy! I share those sentiments, but perhaps I can provide you with some ways to have your child(ren) do art without causing a huge mess.

Paint squish bags- Put in a sandwich bag two different colors of paint. Close and seal with masking tape. Allow your child to squish it and mix the colors. Little ones love this activity!

Pringles Can Painter- Line an empty Pringles can with a piece of white paper. Put paint on a golf ball and the put it into the can. Roll the can around several times. Take out the ball and wipe off the excess paint. Add another color to the golf ball and repeat the process. Take out the paper and enjoy the design that has been created.

Stamp Art- Stamps can be fun to use and will not be messy if you put the stamps and paper inside a tray.

Pipe Cleaners make great 3-D pictures or models. Your child can make their design and then either glue them on to construction paper or stand them upright to make a free standing model.

Officer Buckle and Gloria: A book on Safety

Oct12

FullSizeRender 2There are some books that you just keep you returning to them and Officer Buckle and Gloria is one of those children’s books that makes me recommend it repeatedly because it just that good. 🙂

Safety is one area that homeschool families who see me for portfolio reviews ask me for ideas. This book is a great springboard for discussions on safety in that it not only has some rules, but it teaches about the concept of pride and valuing others (including animals).

After you read the book you can:

  • Write a list of  safety rules for your house.
  • Go on a scavenger hunt of things that are unsafe around the house.
  • Discuss household and bicycle safety practices.
  • Read the safety rules that are in the book and discuss the ones that pertain to your family.