"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.
by Albert Einstein
It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. - Albert Einstein
Oct. 13, 2007 - I love this template
“It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.” - Albert Einstein
Darling Aligirl allowed me to use this template and I love it! It is fun to work with.
I am by no means a designer and I realize my site doesn't blend, but I am having a great time experimenting.
We love to utilize lapbooks in our homeschool.
We have used them for family projects, for example my son made one for our daughter who was taking a mission trip to Peru. He made it look a mini scrapbook adding stuff about our family as well as adding information about Peru. It turned out very cute.
We have used them as a follow-up to a field trip. Often times we receive great handouts and literature on our field trips. Additionally. we learn interesting tidbits of information, but do not have an outlet or method to utilize that new-found knowledge. This is where a lapbook can be a GREAT tool. We have added photos from the field trip, brochures, notes and other information we gleaned.
A lapbook can help with the culmination of any unit study, book or subject material.
Learn Math Online Math Foundation is an award-winning online math course which features interactive e-learning tools to help students master the concepts of mathematics quickly and easily.
Discover how easy and enjoyable learning math can be! Math Foundation's courseware is self paced and allows each student to learn at their own rate and comfort level. The lessons are easy to follow with step-by-step examples. Additionally, the graphics and animations reduce the anxiety that many students experience when learning math, and help to maintain interest.
I also like to look for fun ways to teach concepts in our homeschool, so with that in mind I searched for ideas, games, tutoring and explaining math facts.
I found the following e-books for math help: Brain E Games Making Math More Fun
Another way we have "sneaked" math into the house is with puzzles like: Sudoku for Kids
Sep. 30, 2007 - Curious About Making Math More Fun
Math doesn't came easily for all children. Having homeschooled over 14 years and graduating two of my children, I discovered math was not always easy to explain.
We found that by using manipulatives and games we could better demonstrate mathematical concepts. So when I found Making Math More Fun I was excited. I don't have to try to invent my own games as there are tons of ideas in this e-book
When my children enjoy their math lessons and have fun with math they seem to retain more and complain less.
Feb. 3, 2007 - Day by Day in February for Curious Children
While browing Homeschool Estore I stumbled upon this resource, Day By Day in February. I looked at the preview pages and decided it would be a helpfu addition to our school day. It provided interesting information in small bits, uncomplicated pages, and daily review. I love calendar typr studies where we can learn bits of monthly holidays and themes.
Day by Day is a unique opportunity for young students to daily review their skills in reading, writing, math, language, vocabulary and phonics. It is completely child directed with a familiar structure that encourages creativity and individuality. There are 20 lessons for February that incorporate Science and Social Studies ideas for the month. There is no adult preparation required but the topics could spark some lively conversations.
Jun. 14, 2006 - Curious About Geography? Try This - A Childs' Geography by Ann Voskamp
This book is one of the most gorgeous books I have ever seen and read; adding to that is its interesting content and delightful text which makes this book truly a winner.
Ann Voscamp uses beautiful language and vivid descriptions which makes one think they are reading a classic. Her love for God's creation and His world is integrated throughout the book.
The author is Charlotte Mason fan, which is evident right from Chapter 1. Inside you'll find narrations, notebooking, hands-on activities and reading lists.
According to Ms. Voskamp's website there will be more books in this series.
You can check out the author's blog or her A Child's Geography website.
Another homeschooling family is using this book, their Blog is adorable.
Our home of earth is a pretty big place! And it would be very easy to get lost. Do you know where in our home you are?!! LetοΏ½s see if together we can draw it out so we know more about the home that God built for you!
Materials needed:
~a large piece of paper
~pencil and crayons or pencil crayons
~globe or atlases
Ready to go? LetοΏ½s Head Out!
~Draw a relatively small picture of you on your piece of paper.
~Now draw a your house around you. Then draw your street. See if you can now draw a circle where your town is around your home.
~Next, sketch out the shape of your state or province around your city. Are you beginning to see how BIG our home of Earth really is?!!
~Draw your country around your city. Then your continent around your country!
~Now, the LAST part of your home to draw! Draw EARTH around it all!
Can you now to point to the various features of your drawing as you sing along:
οΏ½This is the Earth that
holds the continent ,
that holds the country,
that holds the state,
that holds the city,
that holds the town,
that holds the street,
that holds the house,
that is the home God built for Me!οΏ½
Take some time to write the actual names of your street, town, state, country, and continent on your drawing? DidnοΏ½t God build an awe-inspiring home for us!?
Whether you are a new homeschooler, a seasoned homeschooling parent or just researching what homeschooling is all about, you will find helpful and encouraging advice in this book compiled by Paul and Gena Suarez, editors of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
A compilation of lessons from well-known authors such as Cindy Rushton, Christine Field, Terri Camp, and Lorrie Flem. There are over two million homeschoolers today. You can teach your own childYES, you can!
My ds-9 and ds-12 have been arguing an
awful lot lately. It is driving everyone batty and even they have
expressed their frustration with it.
Mom sat down with ds-9 and asked him if he could think of any reason why he and ds-12 are fighting much more frequently.
"I don't know. I guess it is because we don't always like the same things.
Like avocados, I used to not like avocados and neither did
brother. Now I like avocados and he doesn't. We have been
fighting ever since."
So, dear friends, I warn you, feeding your child avocados may result in increased arguments and conflict. Who knew?
My baby DD was fussing in her highchair. DS commented, "She is just like the toilet when it is not working properly."
Curious Mother: "What do you mean?"
DS: "You have to jiggle her for her to be quiet."
I love to read what other people have
for Thanksgiving traditions and how they make the holiday
special. We always read about Pilgrims and the tradition of
Thanksgiving in the weeks prior to the holiday.
Here are some links I found that I liked.
A
wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their
six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn't know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, "Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?"
Curious Child: What do those adopt-a-highway signs mean?
Wise Parent: Well, they are for a company or organization to donate
their time and clean up the road and boulevard. It is taking part
in ecology and keeping our city clean.
Curious Child: Where do they get mops big enough to clean the highway?
Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
William Arthur Ward
About Me
We are a curious homeschooling family with curious kids, baby, mom, dad, cat and most curious is our dog. His curiosity gets him into trouble again and again, especially when he is curious about the garbage.
The people in our house carry encyclopedias around, even to the bathroom, and like to read the dictionary, large atlases, as well as the BIBLE.
We tend to read EVERYTHING (even cereal boxes, junk mail and food labels) and we want to know the answer to all the questions one could ever wonder.
We like books on cassettes, CDs, the radio and in our hands. We like to read silently, out loud and mostly before bed.
We internet on our networked computers and go enjoy the community library as well as buy oodles of books and I guess that is what curious people do.
Have a very BLESSED day full of the exciting curiosity of a child!
