Happy Monday, Happy Homeschooling, and Happy Summer Vacation!

betty jo

On 26 June 1819, W. K. Clarkson, Jr. of New York was granted a patent for a new and improved velocipede (“bicycle” was not a word yet) .  This is the first bicycle made in the USA.

Inspired by this wonderful invention, bicycles will be our homeschool summer school lesson of the day.  We will learn/review  the parts of a bicycle, their proper names, and perform some maintenance checks before taking ride.

Below are the links we will follow for our bicycle study.

Timeline history of bicycles http://www.pedalinghistory.com/PHhistory.html

Fun bicycle facts here http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/morestories/ten-things-about-bikes/

Bicycle Safety Activity Kit downloads  http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/bskitboth/3152bskit/pages/section1/section1toc.html

Because the kids like to watch stunts, we will some view some BMX tricks.

In case you’re wondering, I will be enforcing the “DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME” rule!

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?”  I suppose that all of us were asked that at one time or another.  You’ve probably asked a child that question yourself.  I’ve asked my kids and this coming up week, I’ll be asking again.  According to the Special Days in April list, https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/03/30/special-days-in-april-2016/, this coming up week is “Explore Your Career Options Week”.

Below are the online resources that we’ll be using for our homeschooling lessons as we explore  careers, the steps it takes to get them, and how much money they are worth.

Bible Verses About Choosing A Career  http://www.openbible.info/topics/choosing_a_career

“If $ were no object, what would you like to do?” Good advice on choosing a career in a short video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7rsTjQfxmA

Free Online Career Test (higher grades and adults)  http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/

Educational Materials for Careers, Guidance, and Workforce Development http://www.careerkids.com/careers/

Mission Field Careers   http://www.ehow.com/list_6793621_jobs-mission-field.html

Here’s a look at…

The third Monday in February is set apart as President’s Day in honor of the birthdays of our two most famous presidents, Washington and Lincoln.  However, this is just one of several President’s Days in our homeschool.  As we work our way through American History this school year, we study the presidents as their birthdays show up on the special days calendar.  Below are the links we go to each time we study a president.

US President biographies, printables, word games, and more  http://gardenofpraise.com/leaders.htm

Disney’s The American Presidents short videos  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm5uPqucnHk&list=PLF0C51E3AA2F7B7E9

President Quotes – http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/type/type_president.html

Online quiz for each president  http://www.quiz-tree.com/United_States_Presidents_main.html

We’ve been collecting these presidents layer books on a board.  After this school year, we’ll transfer them into a file folder for easy storage and quick reviews.

Presidents lapbook printables  http://www.homeschoolshare.com/presidents_lapbook.php

And because President’s Day is a special day,  here’s extras to take advantage of.

The presidents on coins…

With a husband and four boys, one would think we’d have a football fan or two around the house.  That’s not exactly the case, though. Most of the football season is ignored, however the Super Bowl does spark some interest.  And, where there is a spark of interest, there’s learning!

Here’s some resource links for Super Bowl related lessons:

Player profiles, Super Bowl history and more from the Super Bowl Website –     http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/49

Biblical Truths from Football  –  http://kidsintheword.net/5-biblical-truths-you-can-teach-your-kids-from-football/

Football Music – lesson plans and songs  http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/multimedia/series/AudioStories/touchdown-songs.aspx

Football Science Video Collection –  http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/football/index.jsp

Football Rules –   http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/beginnersguidetofootball

Football Themed Writing Paper –

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Football-Writing-Paper-370666

Graphing Math Activity for younger students –http://www.2teachingmommies.com/2014/01/graphing-through-super-bowl.html

Superbowl Related Math Activities for older students or for family math

http://www.yummymath.com/?s=super+bowl

And More Football Math –  http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lesson.aspx?id=872

Super Bowl Printables, Crafts, and Activities – http://www.dltk-kids.com/searchresults.html?q=superbowl

Super Bowl Party Games – http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/super-bowl-sunday/

Kid Friendly Super Bowl Recipies…

Happy Monday and Happy Homeschooling (or like at our house… Happy Snow Day) !

betty jo

 

 

Printable Writing Paper for Notebooking/Journaling. (The kids tend to write nicer/better when we use decorated paper.  I appreciate these for not using much ink.)  http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/snowflakes-writing-paper