Free tree at Lowe's on 4/23

Free tree at Lowe's on 4/23

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[LBC] Free Easter Holiday Helper‏

 From Living Books Curriculum:

Every Christian home celebrates Resurrection Day, but not every homeschool.

Why?

Often because the homeschooling parent doesn't know how to present it in a living way. Living Books Curriculum has created a Holiday Helper for you that beautifully expresses the day in poem, story, song, and great art. You will especially appreciate the "First Easter" which explains the Resurrection for young children with faithfulness to the gospel account.

The poems, stirring paintings, and song will lift and inspire and are ready to use for a busy homeschooling mom with helps along the way.

LBC's Easter Holiday Helper...

http://www.livingbookscurriculum.com/pdf/HH-Easter.pdf

Khan Academy

I want to talk about how much I love  Khan Academy Math!

I have been thinking about getting Teaching Textbooks for Little Lady for awhile now. I just have not been able to bring myself to pay for it. She struggles with math, and I needed something to help me out in teaching it because I'm not the greatest at the subject myself.

Then, comes in Khan Academy. I have heard about it before but never actually looked into it. I was reintroduced to it while reading through Freely Educate. So, I decided to give it a try. We have been using it for a week or so now and I think I have it all figured out.

You watch videos that explain the concept you are working on. Then, you do the exercises. Once you do 10 correct in a row you are considered proficient. You can now move on to the next concept. What I really like about it is the knowledge map. It shows you what exercises you have become proficient in, which exercises they suggest you do next and it also suggests reviews of previously completed exercises.

It may not be exactly the same thing as Teaching Textbooks but if you would like an onscreen "tutor" to help your child with math without a hefty price-tag this may be what you are looking for.

Knowledge Map

Empty Tomb Cookies

This is cool! Parents, here is an EXCELLENT cooking project to do with your kids to prepare their hearts (and yours) for Easter!! First ingredient: A Bible!

Empty Tomb Cookies

faithfulprovisions.com

"My daughter and I did this last year and it is a MUST! Not only did she thoroughly enjoy it, but every time she sees vinegar, she tells me that it is what they gave Jesus to drink when he was on the Cross. The memories it creates are absolutely priceless."

Easter Scriptures Handwriting

If you would like to teach the Easter story while your children are
practicing their handwriting, you'll enjoy this download. Using
scriptures taken from Matthew chapters 26 - 28, this 69 page download
has been designed for multiple levels (containing 2 cursive and 1
manuscript set).

Preview Easter Scriptures Handwriting
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You can download Easter Scriptures here
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If you are looking for other Easter related downloads, here are a couple
to consider:

* Easter Notebooking

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* Easter Coloring Book
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Life in March 2011

Feb. 28th: We had a tornado come through down the street! Don't worry, this is not my house. I don't believe I ever heard wind sound so loud in my life. Surprisingly the only damage we got was a tree branch snapped from a tree in our backyard. We did lose our power for two days though.






Mar. 1st: Trista turned 9! She chose a shamrock theme for her party. I am a little sad that my baby girl is getting so big on me, but I'm so proud of the young lady she is becoming. :O)






Mar. 2nd: Since Trista has proved that she is responsible enough, her birthday present from us was to get her ears pierced!










Mar. 4th: After reading about Ancient Americans the kids made tepees.








Mar. 7th: Joel loves starfall.com. He would play on the site for hours if I let him. He is still struggling to learn to read. I'm not worried, I'd rather he go at his own pace than me pushing him too hard and causing him to hate reading.





Mar. 8th: After reading about DNA during our science studies we made these yummy edible DNA snacks.




Mar. 17th: We made Irish Soda bread for St. Patrick's Day. The crust turned out a little too hard, but it was yummy none the less.




Mar. 21st: After spending the week discussing tooth care for our Health & Safety topic we made a semi-healthy tooth snack. Kinda' creepy looking I know! We thought it was incredibly tasty.




Mar. 25th: After having some amazingly warm weather (near 80's) and watching all the wonderful signs of spring we got SNOW! I have to say we have had some crazy weather this winter. 15 inch of snow one day tornado warnings the next week. Then actually getting a tornado! It's been wild, I'm hoping for a normal summer, lol.