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August’s Special Days Activity Companion E Book Announcement!
Drum Roll Please! I’m excited to tell you that the e-book project I’ve been working on with Fran, from Funschooling, has been published and is available at A World To Discover Etsy Store!
It’s called ‘August’s Special Days Activity Companion’!
Fran and I have teamed up to offer ideas and activities for parents, educators, families, event planners, babysitters, libraries, recreational leaders, club leaders, and anyone who plans monthly activities! This Activity Companion demonstrates what fun and how educational the Special Days list can be!
This collection has 100 ideas and activities and is suitable for all grade levels and ages, and covers a variety of subjects and diverse topics for every day in August!
About the August’s Special Days Activity Companion:
- It has been written and developed by Fran Wisniewski and Betty Jo Hendrickson.
- Has 100 easy to use ideas/activities!
- It’s 23 pages long and printer friendly.
- Offers safe external resource pages for extended information, research, and learning!
- Is an Instant Digital Download: 1 PDF
- Contains Family friendly activities.
- Has a printable recipe and craft section.
I hope you’ll take the time to check it out.
The regular price of this publication is $10, but if you use the special coupon code provided, you’ll get $3 off! It only lasts until Tuesday June 27, 2017 so make sure you take advantage!
This is the coupon code: AUGDIS1
Click here or the link below to go to the store and get your copy today!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/537295981/augusts-special-days-activity-companion?ref=shop_home_active_2
Sample Pages:
The publication release is perfect timing for those of us who are starting to lesson plan for the upcoming school year!
September’s Special Days Activity Companion is currently in the works and will be available in July!
betty jo
Homeschool Humor – The Dad Edition
Happy Monday! Here’s a tribute to those awesome Homeschool Dads!
Happy Monday, Happy Homeschooling, and Belated …
betty jo
Flag Day
Flag Day resource list has been edited and updated for 2017 Summer Learning!
“This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the emblem of our unity, our power, our thought and purpose as a nation. It has no other character than that which we give it from generation to generation. The choices are ours. It floats in majestic silence above the hosts that execute those choices, whether in peace or in war. And yet, though silent, it speaks to us — speaks to us of the past, or the men and women who went before us, and of the records they wrote upon it.” (President Woodrow Wilson)
Americans have been celebrating Flag Day since before President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 to be a national commemoration in 1916. We will have a flag and pledge study day as part of our summer calendar studies and a jump start on our upcoming American History unit studies.
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Homeschool Humor – Curriculum Edition
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Daniel Boone
June 7 is Daniel Boone Day! I’ve updated the resource list from a few years ago. I’m excited to this study with the boys!
According to the special days calendar, June 7 is “Daniel Boone Day”, though October 22 is his birthday (1734). This American pioneer/frontiersman/explorer, is an interesting guy to study any day. Below are some links for free Daniel Boone teaching resources.
Biography, word games, quiz, and printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdboone.htm
Daniel Boone Quotes http://www.rugusavay.com/daniel-boone-quotes/
Daniel Boone Coloring Page Printable http://www.patrioticcoloringpages.com/american-history/027-daniel-boone.html
Wilderness Trail Interactive Map http://www.patrioticcoloringpages.com/american-history/027-daniel-boone.html
Information and photos from Cumberland Gap National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm
Animated Biography http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=8624&CategoryID=1710
Maps and Audio tours of The First Frontier https://www.firstfrontier.org/tour.html#maps
Pioneer games and activities for outdoors http://pioneerexperience.com/fun-games/pioneer-activities-outdoor-games
Wilderness Survival Skills List for Kids http://thesurvivalmom.com/wilderness-survival-skills-kids/
Unit Study with Printables for Lapbooking or Notebooking http://www.tinasdynamichomeschoolplus.com/exploring-to-revolution/div-daniel-boone-north-american-explorer-div/
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June Resources
Here is a wonderful list of free resources for learning (and teaching) through the month of June, Check back often for updates and more resources to be added throughout the month.
Click here for the Special Days in June List
June Themes
- Adopt a Cat – Learning Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2014/08/domesticated-cats-resource-page.html
- Audio Book Appreciation – Huge Collection of Free Audio Books http://www.loyalbooks.com/
- Child Vision – How does vision happen? Video, articles, and quiz http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/eyes-movie.html?tracking=59983_B
- Effective Communication – Free Communication Course with Simulations http://www.e-learningforkids.org/life-skills/lesson/communication/
- Okra – Make an Okra Stamp – http://redeemyourground.com/okra-stamping
- Skyscraper – Learning Resources –https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/09/03/resources-for-learning-about-skyscrapers/
- Sun Safety – Facts, Resources, and Tips – http://www.sunsafetyalliance.org/educators.html
Statehood Anniversaries
- Kentucky – June 1, 1792
- Tennessee – June 1, 1796
- Arkansas- June 15, 1836
- West Virginia – June 20, 1863
- New Hampshire – June 21, 1788
- Virginia – June 25, 1788
Geography Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/
Presidents with June Birthdays
- George H.W. Bush – June 12, 1924
- Donald Trump – June 14, 1946
Learning and Review Resources for all presidents – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/
June Daily Specials
June 1 – Volunteers Week begins – Easy Volunteering Activities for Kids – http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/crafts/quick-easy-crafts/easy-volunteer-activities-for-kids.htm
June 2 – Business Etiquette Week begins – How to conduct your business by showing respect and consideration – http://www.a-to-z-of-manners-and-etiquette.com/business-etiquette.html
June 3 – Egg Day – Experiments, Facts, and Resources – http://www.franw.com/2012/04/bird-eggs.html
June 4 – Aesop born – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/06/04/story-telling-with-aesops-fables/
June 5 – 1st Hot Air Balloon Flight 1783 – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/05/hot-air-balloons/
June 6 – Russian Language Day – Free Introduction, Basic, and Advanced Lessons with audio http://www.russianforfree.com/lessons-russian-language-contents.php
June 6 – Yo-Yo Day – Check out this yo-yo video series – http://www.monkeysee.com/play/1079-how-to-yo-yo
June 7 – Daniel Boone Day – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/10/22/daniel-boone/
June 7 – Chocolate Ice Cream Day – Resources and Activities http://www.franw.com/2011/07/ice-cream.html
June 8 – World Oceans Day – Celebration and Activity Ideas – http://www.worldoceansday.org/
June 9 – Donald Duck debut 1934 – Watch The Wise Little Henhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dowCyaP7I
June 11 – Great Barrier Reef Discovery 1770 – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/11/reef/
June 12 – Baseball Invented 1839 – History, Facts, Rules, Records http://www.baseball-almanac.com/
June 14 – Flag Day – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/14/flag-day/
June 16- Mathematician M.C. Escher born 1898 – Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/17/mathematical-art/
June 19 – Garfield’s (the cartoon cat) birthday – Learning Resources and Activities- https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/19/garfield-the-cat-not-the-president/
June 19 – Scientist Blaise Pascal born 1623 – Learning Resources and Activities for Pascal and His Triangle – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/06/18/blaise-pascal/
June 21 – Make Music Day – Online Music Making – http://fun2think.com/free-online-music-making-for-kids/
– Musical Instrument Crafts –http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/musicalinstrumentsartscraftstideashandmadekids.html
June 24-Fairy Day and UFO Day – Learning Resources for Both – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/24/faries-vs-aliens/
June 25 – Log Cabin Day – Learning Resources – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/25/log-cabin/
June 26 – Velocipede (bicycle) patented 1819 – Bicycle Facts, Safety, and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/26/bicycle-lessons/
June 27 – Helen Keller born 1880 – Biography and Printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdkell.htm
June 28 – American Flowers Week – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2018/06/29/american-flowers-week/
My “Go-To” Resource List for Special Day lesson planning each month https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/
Happy June Learning!
betty jo
Homeschool Humor – End of the “School” Year Edition
Happy Monday and Happy Homeschooling or Happy Summer Break!
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