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Category: Elementary(K-6)
Free Offer: Discovering Jesus Coloring Book
The Jesus 101 Biblical Institute is launching its new ministry branch of resources specifically designed for children! Jesus 101 – 4 Kids has just released its first product: Discovering Jesus in the Bible is a coloring book that will take children through the Bible with Dr. Elizabeth Talbot. This is the first volume in a series of Jesus 101 coloring books published by Pacific Press that draws theological connections between the Old and New Testament in a way that is easy for children to understand, and encourages them to accept Jesus’ redemption on their behalf.
To get this coloring book for FREE, download the Jesus 101 mobile app (on Apple or Android devices), click on “Book Offers,” and enter the offer code “#4KIDS”. You can also request the coloring book by visiting Jesus101.tv and choosing “Contact Us” to request your free coloring book today! Jesus 101 will send this promotion to you completely free of charge! (One book per household) – This code is valid until June 30, 2017.
Playing With Numbers on a Hundreds Chart
A hundreds chart is an excellent math tool for children. It provides a tangible framework for a child to begin to understand the structure of our number system. Working with a hundreds chart introduces a child to basic concepts such as counting to 10 and more complex ideas like relationships between numbers in a base 10 system.
An online interactive hundreds chart can make ‘math play’ fun. You can add color to a chart, erase numbers to better see patterns, adjust the numbers shown and more. Here’s a great online interactive hundreds chart that will do just that. You can add color, use the built-in calculator, block out numbers and more on this HUNDREDS GRID
One of the best ways to learn with a hundreds chart is to just fiddle around with it. A child can learn so much from simply taking time to interact with the numbers in columns, rows and even diagonally. Look for patterns while adding or subtracting, practice skip-counting, look for groupings of numbers, etc.
A visual math learner will enjoy seeing the numbers and patterns made by using the colors and adjustment features on the math chart. A reluctant math learner may find enjoyment in the play aspect of the interactive chart. Give it a try!
The Civil War Trust – A US History Resource
Between middle school and high school, many homeschoolers cover US history twice and US Government once. That means a need for wide variety of Civil War resources. Fortunately, the Civil War Trust website has it all. Click on the Education link and you will discover primary source documents, animated maps, photographs, videos, quizzes- more than enough material for either a survey of the Civil War period or an in-depth study. The teacher lesson plans are categorized by grade level from elementary to high school. There are even gifted and talented level lesson plans for the student that needs a challenge. The printable and downloadable lesson plans are organized by themes and include links to worksheets and media supplements.
If you prefer to use only non-fiction materials in your history studies, you will find everything you need on this site. Your Civil War study can focus on reading and analyzing primary sources with a wealth of newspaper opinion pieces, letters, speeches and other historic documents available. If you happen to own a pair of 3-D glasses, you will find the stereoview photographs- the 19th century version of 3-D photography to be especially intriguing.
The Civil War Trust is more than just an amazing history resource. The Trust also has a goal of reclaiming and preserving important Civil War sites throughout America. So far, they have saved more than 40,000 acres. Impressive. This is a must-bookmark website.
Beyond Your Four Walls: Ideas to Expand Learning Opportunities for your Children
Looking to move beyond worksheets at your kitchen table? Perhaps there is no homeschool co-op in your area or the co-op does not meet your needs. On the hunt for interesting and different learning opportunities for your children but can’t think of anything? Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Use this list to help you search for what is available in your local area.
Zoos/Animal Preserves
-Zoology classes/tours
-Day/Summer camps
-Volunteer opportunities/Internships
Cultural Associations
-Language/culture classes
– Cooking lessons/demonstrations
Sewing/Crafting classes
– Sewing /quilting stores
– Craft stores
Orchestras/Symphonies/Music Associations
-Music lessons
-Mentoring
-Job Shadowing/Internships
Construction
-Building supply stores
-Building trade association internships/shadowing
Jr. Master Gardener classes
-Community gardens
-Botany classes
-Beekeeping classes
-Wild edible plant classes
Jr. Master Naturalist classes
-Nature preservation projects
-Hiking clubs
National or State Parks/ Nature Preserves
-Outdoor skills
-Lecture series
-Canoeing/Boating tours/courses
-Bird watching trips
-Jr. Ranger program
4-H Club
-Everything from sewing to livestock showing to Lego robotics
Interest Club Activities
-Astronomy club sky watching outings
-Science shows/demonstrations
-Kite flying outings
-Photography groups
-Blacksmithing lessons
-Engineering clubs
-Running/5K clubs
Living History
-Reenactment groups
-Living history days at museums/historic sites
Science or Art Museums
-Day camps
-Internships
-STEM classes
-Maker spaces
Local Libraries
-Craft days
-Book/Author talks
-Volunteer opportunities
Local Trade Associations
-Job Shadowing
-Internships
Community/Jr. Colleges
-Dual enrollment
-Certificate courses
-Summer day camps
-Exercise classes/Open Swim
-Language classes
-Cooking classes
-Music or Art classes
Hospitals/Medical Centers
-Volunteer opportunities
-Job Shadowing
-Internships
-Training courses
Tell the World – The Full Film
“Tell the World” shares the compelling story of a small group of farmers from the northeast region of the United States who would go on to set the foundation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since the 19th century, the Church has been at the forefront of matters relating to health, education, communication and Biblical interpretation.
You can learn more about the film at Tell the World
The 154 minute film can be viewed for free on You Tube.
Free Online Math Manipulative Apps
Manipulatives make math more accessible for children, especially for hands-on and visual learners. Often an abstract concept becomes more concrete for a child when they have the opportunity to build their number sense with tangible items.
These free math manipulative apps from The Math Learning Center are handy tools for a variety of math applications. Ten different apps are available, from pattern shapes, to an interactive number line , ten frames and more. The apps are not only available for Apple/Windows and Chrome, they are also available as web apps for those not using a tablet or smartphone. You can find the manipulatives HERE.
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