I was astonished this morning. As I put our United States flag outside, I asked my younger two girls if their school taught them the meaning of Memorial Day. We watch parades, we see the flags, but do we teach our kids the real meaning? The answer to that is sad. My children have not been taught in school. If it were not for free printable worksheets, free books from the library, and quality time with my kids, they would not be taught.
My 2nd grader said, "we got coloring pages" and my 5th grader said her teacher "mentioned" it in passing but there was no real teaching involved. With the state test taking and requirements, teacher are not teaching kids in school today. They are being taught to pass a test, and in doing so, have bypassed history and other teachings in the race against statistics.
So if you are a parent and you have relied on the schools to teach your children about Memorial Day, and you have asked them about it and they cannot answer you, here are some links for on-line help. Don't forget to use your library. Even after Memorial Day, you can still teach through activities, hands-on crafts, poetry writing, and so much more.
The Online Teacher Resource, Memorial Day Worksheets/Printables
Enchanted Learning, Memorial Day Crafts, Projects, and Worksheets
Patriotic Craft Ideas
The TeachersCorner.net, Memorial Day Lesson Plans and Activities
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Showing posts with label Homeschool Resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homeschool Resources. Show all posts
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Teaching Geography to Kids ~ Making it Fun!
I found the most interesting regarding teaching kids geography! It's called "The Everything Kids' Geography Book". I wish I had this book when I was a kid. The authors combined so many other areas of learning with learning geography. One of the kids may find a copy of it in under the Christmas tree this winter. If you can get a copy at your library, take a look at it. It really is a good teaching tool for kids, and the authors make it fun!
Labels:
Homeschool Resources,
Public school
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Free School Resources for Parents - Making School Fun!
Encourage your kids in school with printable certificates you can print at home:
Free Printable Certificates
Free Printable Bookmarks
Free Printable Certificates
Free Printable Bookmarks
Free On-line Resources for Geography
While attending a middle school orientation, the social studies teacher mentioned that the first topic to be discussed will be geography. She also mentioned that the kids may find it "boring". I went on-line to find fun sites to help at home, while she is learning at school and found these:
Free Geography Publications
Geography Quiz Bowl Questions
Free Printable Geography Worksheets
Scholastic Free Printables (register to print)
National Geographic for Kids
Free and Inexpensive Geography Materials
Fact Monster - Geography Guide
Knowledge House - Study Resources: Geography
Free Federal Resources - Geography
Printable Outline Maps
Geography Study Resources
Fifth Grade SS Geography and Map Skills - On-line Flash Cards
Free Geography Publications
Geography Quiz Bowl Questions
Free Printable Geography Worksheets
Scholastic Free Printables (register to print)
National Geographic for Kids
Free and Inexpensive Geography Materials
Fact Monster - Geography Guide
Knowledge House - Study Resources: Geography
Free Federal Resources - Geography
Printable Outline Maps
Geography Study Resources
Fifth Grade SS Geography and Map Skills - On-line Flash Cards
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Kids Cooking: Frugal Internet Resources
This is a compiled list to help parents with frugal resources for teaching kids how to cook:
APPLES:
Printable Nutrition Facts, New York State Apple Country
Kids Cooking Activities, Apples Recipes for Kids
CHEESE:
Printable Cheese Activities
How to Make Homemade Goat Cheese
EGGS:
Kids and Family Section, Kid Friendly Recipes, American Egg Board
Eggs 101 How to: Cooking School, American Egg Board
Kids Pages, Georgia Eggs
POTATOES:
Kids Are Cooking Potatoes, Washington State Potato Commission (pdf)
The Amazing Washington Potato, 14-page printable activity book (pdf)
Printable Nutrition Facts, New York State Apple Country
Kids Cooking Activities, Apples Recipes for Kids
CHEESE:
Printable Cheese Activities
How to Make Homemade Goat Cheese
EGGS:
Kids and Family Section, Kid Friendly Recipes, American Egg Board
Eggs 101 How to: Cooking School, American Egg Board
Kids Pages, Georgia Eggs
POTATOES:
Kids Are Cooking Potatoes, Washington State Potato Commission (pdf)
The Amazing Washington Potato, 14-page printable activity book (pdf)
Labels:
Homeschool Resources,
Kids in the Kitchen
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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