Month: September 2012
September 29, 2012
Evolution is a tough subject to find materials on in the homeschool world. So many science texts overlook it, for fear of offending someone or they are actively trying to disprove it. The theory of evolution is often misunderstood, or completely ignored. Yet it is an important element of science, and our children should know … Continue reading "Unit Study: Darwin and Evolution"
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September 17, 2012
In my many trips through the Ancients with my children, I’ve compiled a vast list of websites which we have explored. Sometimes you want to delve a bit more into a subject or you just want to see some photographs or maybe you want to add a splash of fun to your studies. Here are … Continue reading "Websites to Explore when studying The Ancient World"
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September 9, 2012
Spelling – one of the most important subjects, yet it also can be one of the most boring. I like to keep things fun and different, so in the spirit of my Narration cards used in every Build Your Library program, I created spelling task cards. Each card has a different activity to do with … Continue reading "Freebie – Spelling Task Cards"
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September 3, 2012
Living books are the soul of Build Your Library curriculum. But what is a living book? To me, a living book is a book that comes alive when you read it. It leaves a mark when you’ve finished reading and lives in your heart forever after. That might seem like a lot to ask of … Continue reading "Thoughts on Living Books"
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