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Upcycled story magnets- what a great idea! Old or torn picture books and old Sabbath school papers are excellent sources for pictures. This is a great way to occupy little ones while you are working with older children. Ask a child to arrange the pictures to suit them and then tell you a story- you’ve just worked on some great literacy/pre-writing/early composition skills. Fun!
Click on the image or the source link to get details on how to make story magnets.
Here’s a fun way to add a kinesthetic (hands-on) element to learning the alphabet. Click on the image or the source link below to connect with these fun free printables. Don’t have pattern blocks? You can print these on sturdy paper, cover with contact paper and have some fun!
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The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming soon – now is a great time to add this to your lesson plans and enjoy a great bird study. In the past, the GBBC was limited to just the US and Canada. Starting this year, the GBBC is accepting bird reports from anywhere in the world! Click on the image above to learn more.
It is not difficult to turn The Great Backyard Bird Count into a full unit study. Here are some great resources that will help you begin to create lessons of interest your family.
**A compilation of bird unit study ideas from AHE families.
https://ahefamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bird-unit-study-july-7-20111.pdf
**The Adventurer bird award and the Pathfinder bird honors make great ready-to-go unit studies.
Adventurer
http://www.adventurer-club.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30:feathered-friends&catid=6:grade-2&Itemid=16
Pathfinder
http://www.pathfindersonline.org/pdf/ayhonors/birds_a.pdf
Cornell Lab of Ornithology is one of the best online resources. An online bird guide, printable games/activities and a 50 page coloring book are just a few of the benefits of exploring their website.
http://allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=1189
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/education2/kids/edgames
Bird Lapbooking Pages
http://www.homeschoolshare.com/backyard_birds_lap_n_note.php
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Here is a fun idea that combines crafting with science. Click on the image or the source link below to find the free printables to make this great weather station.
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This Squirrel Grid printable was a hit at my house last Fall! Grab a few acorns and nuts and you have the foundation for lots of fun math activities. Click on the image above or the link to find this squirrel grid and other fun themed math grids.
Source: deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com via Ann on Pinterest
Math does not have to be all facts drills! Here’s a fun worksheet to fuel some math exploration time in the kitchen. Click the image or the source link above to find your way to this free worksheet.
Taking a break from schoolwork but still want some interesting, challenging and educational activities for summer? How about some engineering fun?
The Adventist Home Educator 