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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline!! Happy & Satisfied
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Baptism of Jesus
Friday, June 28, 2013
On the Web . . .
Following are some Homeschooling Blogs that you may know about already and some you may not. Enjoy!
In Erica’s words: Confessions of a Homeschooler is a blog full of homeschooling ideas, resources and printables. I began the site in August of 2009 with the start of a new school year. It started off as a way for my husband to ‘see what we do all day’. And has really helped him interact with the kids about what they’ve learned each day. It quickly morphed into a place for sharing ideas and resources with other homeschoolers!
I looked all over her Blog “Anegelicscalliwags” for her name. I didn’t come across it. If you are looking for some inspiration, some curriculum ideas, things to do with your children and just feeling loved, then this is the blog for you!
Beth Gordon shares about her blog: You will find 150+ free printables for Preschool – 6th grade organized by subject. But what I really like to share are my hands-on units in history, science, and art units. I want to inspire you to make your homeschooling days fun so you can enjoy the ride! As I still have younger children at home you will also find ideas for your youngest learners as well as seasonal ideas, family crafts, and ideas for intentionally living day by day.
Kris Bales is the classically eclectic, slightly Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom to three amazing kids, the Christ-following, sweet tea addicted wife to one unbelievably supportive husband, and the formerly obese, couch-potato-turned-healthy runner of a bunch of 5K races and two half-marathons.
The Tiger Chronicle: Homeschooling - Walking our own path
The Tiger Chronicles shares the following information:
To get an idea of how science is learned by other homeschooling families, please visit the other contributors to this series:
- Chareen feels that Science in the Junior Years is about exploring the world around you.
- Lucinda shares her tips on How to Make Sure Science Gets Done When You're Not Using A Curriculum.
- Julie shares her expertise on Creating Your Own Science Curriculum.
- Savannah offers a guest post by Claire who teaches science without a formal curriculum in Science with My Scalliwags.
- Bernadette shows how she tackles science shoes off and hands on in Scientifically Speaking.
- Nicole addresses the issue of Science: The Epic Failure that Wasn't by sharing her realisation that science is so much more than a curriculum.
- Erin shares how her family kindles an interest in scientific matters and how they keep that interest alive in Kindling & Fanning Scientific Minds.
The Homeschool Classroom is a group blog made up of homeschooling Moms sharing tips, ideas, resources, and other inspirations to help all those who are currently homeschooling or discerning the call to do so. We are all Moms that believe in home educating our children, and in sharing what we have experienced with others.
To read more about the wonderful writers that make up The Homeschool Classroom, please check out our authors page.
The Homeschool Classroom is part of Tiny Owl LLC. Sites under the umbrella of Tiny Owl LLC include:
- Many Little Blessings
- The Homeschool Classroom
- Catholic Mothers Online
- Tiny Owl Designs
- Just a Tiny Owl (etsy shop)
- The Catholic Gadget
ArtClubBlog
Bella Manu says: This blog arose from the desire to share project ideas, experiences and inspirations with others. It’s also about encouraging children and adults alike to make and create. We don’t need a special reason or a perfect outcome. The journey just feels good.
May you find something that will spark your homeschooling journey to even greater heights.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
On the Web . . .
Following are some Homeschooling Blogs that you may know about already and some you may not. Enjoy!
I looked all over her Blog “Anegelicscalliwags” for her name. I didn’t come across it. If you are looking for some inspiration, some curriculum ideas, things to do with your children and just feeling loved, then this is the blog for you!
Beth Gordon shares about her blog: You will find 150+ free printables for Preschool – 6th grade organized by subject. But what I really like to share are my hands-on units in history, science, and art units. I want to inspire you to make your homeschooling days fun so you can enjoy the ride! As I still have younger children at home you will also find ideas for your youngest learners as well as seasonal ideas, family crafts, and ideas for intentionally living day by day.
Kris Bales is the classically eclectic, slightly Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom to three amazing kids, the Christ-following, sweet tea addicted wife to one unbelievably supportive husband, and the formerly obese, couch-potato-turned-healthy runner of a bunch of 5K races and two half-marathons.
The Tiger Chronicle: Homeschooling - Walking our own path
The Tiger Chronicles shares the following information:
To get an idea of how science is learned by other homeschooling families, please visit the other contributors to this series:
- Chareen feels that Science in the Junior Years is about exploring the world around you.
- Lucinda shares her tips on How to Make Sure Science Gets Done When You're Not Using A Curriculum.
- Julie shares her expertise on Creating Your Own Science Curriculum.
- Savannah offers a guest post by Claire who teaches science without a formal curriculum in Science with My Scalliwags.
- Bernadette shows how she tackles science shoes off and hands on in Scientifically Speaking.
- Nicole addresses the issue of Science: The Epic Failure that Wasn't by sharing her realisation that science is so much more than a curriculum.
- Erin shares how her family kindles an interest in scientific matters and how they keep that interest alive in Kindling & Fanning Scientific Minds.
The Homeschool Classroom is a group blog made up of homeschooling Moms sharing tips, ideas, resources, and other inspirations to help all those who are currently homeschooling or discerning the call to do so. We are all Moms that believe in home educating our children, and in sharing what we have experienced with others.
To read more about the wonderful writers that make up The Homeschool Classroom, please check out our authors page.
The Homeschool Classroom is part of Tiny Owl LLC. Sites under the umbrella of Tiny Owl LLC include:
- Many Little Blessings
- The Homeschool Classroom
- Catholic Mothers Online
- Tiny Owl Designs
- Just a Tiny Owl (etsy shop)
- The Catholic Gadget
ArtClubBlog
Bella Manu says: This blog arose from the desire to share project ideas, experiences and inspirations with others. It’s also about encouraging children and adults alike to make and create. We don’t need a special reason or a perfect outcome. The journey just feels good.
May you find something that will spark your homeschooling journey to even greater heights.
Make it a great one!!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
June VT Message Handout :)
Better late than never – Hope you had a great Month!!
Make it a great one!!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients:
2 1.2 cups Caramel Sauce (0r 65 caramels unwrapped
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 cup flour
2 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (I sometimes like to use half white and white semi sweet. MMMMM)
Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until completely smooth; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda. Pat half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of an 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel. Return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
Recipe adapted from here. Thanks Lulu the Baker for a Yummy idea!!
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger/writer at BellaOnline and Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Daily Cleaning Tips
If you start at one ‘end’ of your house you can have a tidy home in less than an hour. The biggest issue is finding a way to organize the things that tend to pile up: mail, shoes, toys, paper. This is how our family does it: we have buckets (one for the parents and one for the kiddies) for all shoes; mail stays on the computer desk and we go through it daily; toys are picked up by children about 10x’s daily (seriously); papers have to find a home asap (trash, filed, etc).
If you have lots of items as you are cleaning that are gathered up, then I would suggest giving everyone a time limit of, say 10 minutes to get the things out of the hamper and put away. Whatever is leftover is thrown out/given away. You can also do a ‘earn’ back – but that required space to store the stuff and with 9 people in my family I don’t have room to store things indefinitely.
I don’t believe Mom should have to do all the Housework. I believe the children need to be responsible and learn more responsibility for themselves. My goal is to have intelligent, self-starting, motivated adults and they will only become so as they learn to do and be responsible. Which also means I have to let go and let them. :)
I have sweeping and vacuuming assigned to a child DAILY. In fact, every time the kitchen is used it is swept. It would be unmanageable if we did it one time a day!! Vacuuming: we vacuum the family at least once a day, however, there are days that it is vacuumed about 3-5 times. This is the room we use the most, attached to the kitchen (although we don’t allow eating in the family room) and gets the most wear and tear throughout the day. Other rooms/stairs are vacuumed once a week (more often, as needed). I mop at least once a week and spot mop daily, as needed.
Once a week we glass clean the entire house – but on different days. The bathroom is tidied daily and deep cleaned once a week (more if needed). Every morning the toilets are scrubbed (rim, toilet, seat, inside). Wipe down the counters and faucet. Anything that needs to be put away is put away.It is a good idea to keep a bottle of your daily shower/tub cleaner next to the shower/tub so that every time it is used it can be sprayed down. This will greatly diminish the Deep Clean time that you have to spend on the bathroom. Make sure there is toilet paper and hand towels out for guests, at all times. Using the counter rag, wipe down the outside of the toilet and the floor around it. Then you only need to mop once a week. Make sure floor boards are wiped down and you are good to go!
My children are responsible for their own rooms. They are asked to pick it up at least 2x’s per day. Does it always look clean – heck no! Are we trying to get them to be more responsible in that area? YES! Here are some tips for having Tidying be quick and only a 5-10 minute job – daily. Make the bed – if the bed is made, the room looks cleaner and feels cleaner. Pick up and put away any clothes that are not where they are supposed to be and put dirty clothes in the hamper. Use a dusting tool (damp cloth, duster, etc) to dust all of the surfaces (including headboard and footbard and side rails if they can be seen). That’s it! DONE!
Our kitchen is cleaned after every meal. Once a week we move all the things on the counter and clean behind them. We run probably 3-5 loads of dishes daily. Stove is wiped down after every meal. I use a knife and clean between the stove and the counter at least once a week. If you keep your sink empty and shiny and your counters clutter free then your kitchen will look and feel clean.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Chocolate Caramel Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients:
2 1.2 cups Caramel Sauce (0r 65 caramels unwrapped
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 cup flour
2 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (I sometimes like to use half white and white semi sweet. MMMMM)
Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until completely smooth; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda. Pat half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of an 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel. Return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
Recipe adapted from here. Thanks Lulu the Baker for a Yummy idea!!
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger/writer at BellaOnline and Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Monday, June 24, 2013
For Peace at Home
Conference Talk By Elder Richard G. Scott, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Many voices from the world in which we live tell us we should live at a frantic pace. There is always more to do and more to accomplish. Yet deep inside each of us is a need to have a place of refuge where peace and serenity prevail, a place where we can reset, regroup, and reenergize to prepare for future pressures.
The ideal place for that peace is within the walls of our own homes, where we have done all we can to make the Lord Jesus Christ the centerpiece.
Some homes have a father who is a worthy priesthood holder joined by a faithful, devoted mother who together lead in righteousness. Many homes have a different configuration. Regardless of your circumstances, you can center your home and your life on the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is the source of true peace in this life.
Be certain that every decision you make, whether temporal or spiritual, is conditioned on what the Savior would have you do. When He is the center of your home, there is peace and serenity. There is a spirit of assurance that pervades the home, and it is felt by all who dwell there.
The fulfillment of this counsel does not rest upon parents alone, although it is their role to lead. Children can be responsible for improving the Christ-centered efforts in the home. It is important for parents to teach children to recognize how their actions affect each individual who lives in the home. Children who are made to feel accountable for their actions, whether righteous or otherwise, grow to become trustworthy citizens in the kingdom of God.
I’m sure you can identify the fundamental principles that center your home on the Savior. The prophetic counsel to have daily personal and family prayer, daily personal and family scripture study, and weekly family home evening are the essential, weight-bearing beams in the construction of a Christ-centered home. Without these regular practices it will be difficult to find the desired and much-needed peace and refuge from the world.
Be obedient to the prophetic teachings Christ would have you follow. Don’t rationalize away future happiness by taking shortcuts instead of applying sound gospel principles. Remember: little things lead to big things. Seemingly insignificant indiscretions or neglect can lead to big problems. More importantly, simple, consistent, good habits lead to a life full of bountiful blessings.
You children in the Primary, you young men and women in youth programs, and you stalwart missionaries now serving are doing many things more effectively than I was able to do at your age. In the premortal life you proved to be valiant, obedient, and pure. There you worked hard to develop talents and capacities to prepare yourselves to face mortality with courage, dignity, honor, and success.
Not long ago you came to mortality with all of those magnificent capacities and endless possibilities. Yet there is real danger in the environment surrounding you. Your great potential and ability could be limited or destroyed if you yield to the devil-inspired contamination around you. However, Satan is no match for the Savior. Satan’s fate is decided. He knows he has lost, but he wants to take as many with him as he can. He will try to ruin your goodness and abilities by exploiting your weaknesses. Stay on the Lord’s side, and you will win every time.
You live in a world where technological advances occur at an astounding pace. It is difficult for many of my generation to keep up with the possibilities. Depending on how technology is used, these advances can be a blessing or a deterrent. Technology, when understood and used for righteous purposes, need not be a threat but rather an enhancement to spiritual communication.
For example, many of us have a personal electronic device that fits into our pocket. We are seldom without its company; we may refer to it many times a day. Unfortunately, these devices can be a source of filth and wasted time. But, used with discipline, this technology can be a tool of protection from the worst of society.
Who could have imagined not very many years ago that the full standard works and years of general conference messages would fit into your pocket? Just having them in your pocket will not protect you, but studying, pondering, and listening to them during quiet moments of each day will enhance communication through the Spirit.
Be wise in how you embrace technology. Mark important scriptures on your device and refer back to them frequently. If you young people would review a verse of scripture as often as some of you send text messages, you could soon have hundreds of passages of scripture memorized. Those passages would prove to be a powerful source of inspiration and guidance by the Holy Ghost in times of need.
Doing all we can to invite the gentle, guiding influence of the Holy Ghost into our lives is critical in our attempts to center our homes on the Savior. Acting obediently on those promptings strengthens us even more.
Greater peace will come as you couple your efforts to be obedient with serving those around you. So many individuals who have what they perceive to be meager talents humbly and generously use those talents to bless the lives of those around them. Selfishness is the root of great evil. The antidote for that evil is exemplified in the life of the Savior. He shows us how to focus our lives outward in unselfish service to others.
I have learned a truth that has been repeated so frequently in my life that I have come to know it as an absolute law. It defines the way obedience and service relate to the power of God. When we obey the commandments of the Lord and serve His children unselfishly, the natural consequence is power from God—power to do more than we can do by ourselves. Our insights, our talents, our abilities are expanded because we receive strength and power from the Lord. His power is a fundamental component to establishing a home filled with peace.
As you center your home on the Savior, it will naturally become a refuge not only to your own family but also to friends who live in more difficult circumstances. They will be drawn to the serenity they feel there. Welcome such friends into your home. They will blossom in that Christ-centered environment. Become friends with your children’s friends. Be a worthy example to them.
One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds.
Years ago, following a mission tour, my wife, Jeanene, told me about an elder she had met. Jeanene had asked him about his family. She was surprised as he responded that he had no family. He further explained that at his birth, his mother had given him to the government to raise. He spent his childhood going from one foster home to another. He was blessed as a teenager to find the gospel. A loving ward family had helped him to have the opportunity to serve a mission.
Later Jeanene asked the mission president’s wife about this fine elder. She learned that a few months earlier this elder had been in the mission home for a few days due to an illness. During that time he had joined them for a family home evening. Before he left to go back into the field, he asked the mission president if he could spend two or three days at the end of his mission in the mission home again. He wanted to observe how a Christ-centered family functions. He wanted to be able to pattern his family after theirs.
Do all you can to have just such a home. Reach out to those living in adverse circumstances. Be a true friend. This kind of enduring friendship is like asphalt that fills the potholes of life and makes the journey smoother and more pleasant. It should not be a resource used to gain personal advantage but a treasure to be appreciated and shared. Welcome into your home others who need to be strengthened by such an experience.
I offer some final thoughts for those who love a family member who is not making good choices. That can challenge our patience and endurance. We need to trust in the Lord and in His timing that a positive response to our prayers and rescue efforts can occur. We do all that we can to serve, to bless, and to submissively acknowledge God’s will in all things. We exercise faith and remember that there are some things that must be left to the Lord. He invites us to set our burdens down at His feet. With faith we can know that this straying loved one is not abandoned but is in the watchcare of a loving Savior.
Recognize the good in others, not their stains. At times a stain needs appropriate attention to be cleansed, but always build on his or her virtues.
When you feel that there is only a thin thread of hope, it is really not a thread but a massive connecting link, like a life preserver to strengthen and lift you. It will provide comfort so you can cease to fear. Strive to live worthily and place your trust in the Lord.
We need not worry if we can’t simultaneously do all of the things that the Lord has counseled us to do. He has spoken of a time and a season for all things. In response to our sincere prayers for guidance, He will direct us in what should be emphasized at each phase of our life. We can learn, grow, and become like Him one consistent step at a time.
I bear testimony that living an obedient life, firmly rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, provides the greatest assurance for peace and refuge in our homes. There will still be plenty of challenges or heartaches, but even in the midst of turmoil, we can enjoy inner peace and profound happiness. I testify that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the source of that abundant peace, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
This is my lesson for Sunday. AWESOME!! It is a wonderful talk and a lot to follow through and incorporate into our own Family Life.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Jesus teaches of being Born Again
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Friday, June 21, 2013
On the Web. . .
Here are some interesting finds from the Web. I hope you enjoy them!
Teaching Home Keeping Skills to Children:
The Complete Girl’s Guide to Home Skills:
This is a great $10 resource that comes in PDF form for you to print and reprint no matter how many daughters (and granddaughters) you might have. There are other freebies and things at http://www.thehomemakersmentor.com/
Teaching Kids to Clean: Tips, Age Appropriate Cleaning Lists, & Free Chore Charts
FreeHomechoolDeals offers another resource for teaching all of your children to clean
Other Resources:
These resources are from FreeHomeschoolDeals. Jamerill has spent a lot of time finding the best homeschool deals and sharing them with others.
The Curriculum Choice shares some wonderful insights into different Curriculum choices that one might use. They have reviews for all grade levels.
Make it a great one!!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Phoenix Temple Angel Moroni Video
This is an AWESOME video, taken at the Phoenix Arizona Temple construction site. They are placing the Angel Moroni on top of the Steeple. Beautifully done!!
Placing the Angel Moroni on top of the Phoenix, AZ Temple. Beautiful!! :)
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix & Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline and Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Recipe Wednesday
Today is Curtis’ first Day off for this week. AWESOME! :) He is going in to CCA CADC to do some fingerprinting and background stuff. He has to wait until CCA Red Rock clears him to transfer, but hopefully it will be soon. (We could really use the pay increase right about now!!!) ;)
Today’s Recipe is: (drum roll please!!)
Orange Pudding Cake
Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs (can use just egg whites)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and mandarin oranges with juice. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
4. To make the topping: In a large bowl, beat together whipped topping, pineapple with juice and dry pudding mix until blended. Spread on cake.
This recipe was easy to make and so delicious. I made it on Saturday for when we played cards (Pinochle) with my parents. YUM! Such a refreshing, light hit!! The mandarin oranges just melt into the cake batter as it cooks in the oven. So DELICIOUS!!
Check out my Recipe Blog for more tasty recipes. MMMMM!
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix & Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline and Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Around the Web
Activities for Children of All Ages
Grade 7 Math Worksheets – Math worksheets you can print for your 7th grader
Reading Key – “The fastest and easiest way to improve reading ability in any age student!” – This is a PAID subscription to help your child read. I haven’t used it – so I can’t offer any advice. If anyone else has tried it – please share your ‘testimonial’ (good or bad) in the comments – please! :)
www.Teachervision.com – Another PAID Subscription. I have done this one. I love it. You have access to lesson plans, worksheets and writing ideas. LOVE IT!
Handwriting Worksheets – Great handwriting worksheets. (A good idea is to print them and then laminate them. Your child will be able to RE-USE THEM!!
HomeSpelling – I LOVE this resource. You sign up for free and add each of your children’s names. You can play the games and do the tests. It is pretty cool. I definitely recommend this one!
6th Grade Language Arts - Phonemic Awareness, Word Recognition and Fluency
Acquisition of Vocabulary a years Lesson plan for Language Arts. Based on the Ohia State Standards. (but can be useful information for everyone.)
Schools on Wheels – has K-7th standards and worksheets for Language arts. This link will take you to the 6th grade ones.
Kidzone - Kindergarten words
Writing Prompts:
Think Quest – gives your student a story start and then they think up the rest of the story. I like to assign this to my children and then on their ‘private blogs’ they write their story. When they publish it it goes to just family members. It has been a great thing for all involved. (4th grade, 6th grade and 7th grade students)
Writing Prompts – Lots of different writing prompts to choose from.
Monthly by Day Writing Prompts – What happened on this day . .. then the children write about it.
Games and Fun Things to do:
Poptropica® is a safe online virtual world that entertains and informs millions of kids all around the world by engaging them in narrative quests and online games.
Funbrain® is a popular online destination for interactive educational games for children of all ages. Engaging games help kids build skills while making learning fun.
Reference
Infoplease® provides an online encyclopediadictionaryand atlasas well as an almanac with up-to-date country and state profilesstatisticsquizzesand biographies.
Monster® combines reference materials, facts and trivia quizzes for kids on all subjects. Parents educators and kids can get homework help and access almanacs, an encyclopedia, a dictionary and an atlas.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Jesus calls the 12 Apostles
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I found this recipe from my friend Sophia. My changes are in parenthesis.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken breast (or substitute ground beef/pork/turkey etc)
1/2 medium purple onion, minced (I have to keep onion separate as the men in our home do not partake of onions under any circumstances, unless I can blenderize it until they know no differently)
salt and pepper
2 large cloves of garlic (I am garlic girl and added 3-4 cloves)
1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (I keep fresh ginger in the freezer for stuff like this)
Directions:
Heat the chicken, onion, salt and pepper in a large non-stick skillet or wok. Cook until the chicken is done. (Since I had a pre-cooked chicken, I sautéed the onions in a tablespoon of oil, then added the chicken and cooked it a bit more.) Add the garlic and ginger and continue cooking until the onions and chicken are cooked.
In a separate bowl, mix the following. ingredients that are listed. Then put it in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until you can stir it until it's smooth. (I like to use a saucepan and warm it up slowly and evenly)
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. sesame oil
2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/2 Tbsp. honey
4 tsp. Rice Vinegar
1/2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
dash fresh pepper
Directions:
Pour this sauce over the skillet mixture and stir.
Then:
Ingredients:
3 green onions
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
12 outer Lettuce Leaves
Directions:
Add chopped green onion and peanuts, the cook until the green onions are soft.. Then just put everything together.
Enjoy! :) Thanks Sophia for another YUMMY recipe!! :) This is on our Weekly Menu for this Friday. YUM!! :)
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline and Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
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Tuesday, June 04, 2013
On the Web. . .
The Physics of Baseball
Age Range: 11 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). What are the chances? Recently, my husband Cliff (a real estate broker) was touring...
Science, Online Interactive
LaserPablo.com
11-18
Free Egg-Science Activities!
Age Range: Varies (with parental supervision)....
Science, Online Interactive
Various
All
Free Math Activities with Eggs
Age Range: Varies (with parental supervision)...
Math, Online Interactive
Various
3-18
See How Violins Are Made
Age Range: 8 and up (with parental supervision). At this website you can take a simple virtual tour of a violin factory through pictures and text. Se...
Factory Tours, Music, Online Interactive
Violin Makers Shop Tour
8-18
India's Festival of Holi
Age Range: 5-13 (approximately, with parental preview and supervision). This ad-supported website was developed by entrepreneurs, journalists, curricu...
Social Studies, Online Interactive
Pitara Kids Network
5-13
Free Spring Poems with Activities
Age Range: 4-11 (approximately, with parental supervision). Spring has sprung! The return of longer and warmer days, and the rebirth of flora and fau...
Science, Online Interactive
DLTK
4-11
Free Virtual Farm for Kids
Age Range: All (Designed for kids in Pre-K and Elementary grades, but fun for everyone with parental supervision.). Call the kids over to the compute...
Animals, Virtual Tour
Kids Farm
All
Fun Math Games & Printables for Kids
Age Range: 5-13 (approximately, with parental supervision). I stumbled upon this ad-supported website that offers a wide variety of free, online, int...
Math, Online Interactive
Kids Math Games
5-13
Foreign Language Learning Games
Age Range: All (with parental supervision). This website offers a variety of interactive online games that help foreign language learners acquire bas...
Foreign Languages, Online Interactive
Digital Dialects
All
See How "Crazy Good Snacks" Are Made
Age Range: All (with parental supervision). At this website you can watch a video of how “Crazy Good Snacks” are made. As explained at the website, ...
General, Virtual Tour
MaggieBell Naturals
3-18
Free Women's History Month Lessons & Activities
Age Range: 10 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). March is Women's History Month that recognizes and celebrates the importance of wome...
History, Online Interactive
The Library of Congress
10-18
Free Audio Literature for K-12
Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12). The University of South Florida provides this extensive collection of free audio books to help teachers of grades K-12...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
The University of South Florida
5-18
The MET's Awesome Art Adventure for Kids
Age Range: 6 and up (approximately, with parental supervision)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers this free, online, read-aloud, short story about...
Art, Online Interactive
The MET: Aaron’s Awesome Adventure
3-18
Einstein's Birthday & Pi Day on March 14th
Age Range: Varies (with parental supervision)...
Math, Online Interactive
Various
All
Free K-12 Math Videos & Games
Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12, with parental supervision). This is one of the most innovative math sites I've seen. A Canadian mathematician/teacher d...
Math, Online Interactive
Math Pickle
5-18
See How U.S. Coins Are Made
Age Range: 7 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). At this website you can take a virtual tour of the United States Mint coin making pro...
Social Studies, Virtual Tour
United States Mint
7-18
Free Virtual Trips to World Wonders
Age Range: 6-18 (Grades 1-12, with parental supervision). “Cloudschooling” and “Hackschooling” are revolutionizing the way we learn – and this websit...
Social Studies, Virtual Tour
World Wonders Project
6-18
Free Writing & Spelling Worksheets & More
Age Range: 4-10 (Grades PreK-5th, with parental supervision). A Maryland ClickScholar told me about this ad-supported website (developed by the folks...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
Best Worksheets
4-10
Make Asteroids Collide with Earth
Age Range: 10 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). This is so cool! Purdue University sponsors this free, web-based computer program th...
Science, Online Interactive
Impact Earth
10-18
Simpsons Math Activities
Age Range: 10 and up (approximately; parents should preview and supervise). In many episodes of the popular animated sitcom, The Simpsons, there are ...
Math, Online Interactive
The Simpsons
10-18
Free Child's Intro to Jazz
Age Range: 5-14 (approximately, with parental supervision). At this YouTube website you can listen (for free) to an entire album, released in 1961, t...
Music, Online Interactive
A Child’s Introduction To Jazz
5-14
See How WD-40 Is Made
Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). Do you have a can of WD-40 at home? Most U.S. households do! At this official website...
General, Virtual Tour
WD-40 Company
9-18
"Liberty's Kids" History Videos
Age Range: 7-14 (approximately, with parental supervision). History comes alive with these free, animated, educational videos about the experiences o...
History, Online Interactive
Liberty's Kids
7-14
Free Crash Course in English Literature
Age Range: 13-18 (Grades 9-12 approximately, with parental supervision). Best-selling author of young adult fiction, John Green, offers this new, fre...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
Crash Course
13-18
Twelve Animated Plays by Shakespeare
Age Range: Varies (Designed for Grades K-12 students, with parental supervision.) The massive “Open Culture” websites offer a terrific series of twel...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
Open Culture
4-18
Lab Science Videos, Activities, Worksheets, & Games
Age Range: 11 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). ClickScholar Laura suggested this website, sponsored by The Thomas Jefferson Nationa...
Science, Online Interactive
Jefferson Lab
11-18
Free Interactive Chinese Lessons with Games
Age Range: All (with parental supervision). The BBC offers this free, multi-media, ten-part introduction to Mandarin Chinese. ...
Foreign Languages, Online Interactive
BBC
All
Thought-Provoking Math Activities for K-12
Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12, with parental supervision). This website, sponsored by Cambridge University, seeks to enrich math curriculum for learn...
Math, Online Interactive
University of Cambridge
5-18
Virtual Tour of George Washington's Home
Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). February 22nd, according to many sources, is the birthday of the first U.S. President...
Museums, History, Virtual Tour
George Washington's Mount Vernon
10-18
Free Social Studies Video Dictionary
Age Range: 10 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). The Georgia Department of Education offers this terrific free “Video Dictionary” to ...
Social Studies, Online Interactive
Georgia Department of Education
10-18
Free Valentine Language Arts Worksheets
Valentine's Day is February 14th. Here are some sites that provide free Language Arts worksheets themed around Valentine's Day. Age Range: Varies (wi...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
Various
All
Free Science Videos
ClickScholar Rita suggested this YouTube channel where ASAP Science offers free, short, entertaining videos that explain biological concepts. Created ...
Science, Online Interactive
ASAP Science
12-18
Free Valentine Science Activities
Here are some Valentine's Day science activities. Age Range: Varies (Grades K-12 approximately, with parental supervision).
...
Science, Online Interactive
Various
4-18
Free Valentine Math Activities
Here are some Valentine's Day Math Activities. Age Range: Varies (Grades K-8 approximately, with parental supervision).
...
Math, Online Interactive
Various
4-13
Free Virtual Literature Field Trips
Age Range: 5-18 (Grades K-12, with parental supervision). A teacher convinced Google to sponsor this unique idea to use a digital book from children'...
Language Arts, Literature, Online Interactive
Google Lit Trips
5-18
Free Art Assignments
Age Range: All (with parental assistance and supervision). This ad-free website offers free, simple-to-do artistic assignments (created by real arti...
Art, Online Interactive
The Sprout Fund
All
Virtually Pick Cacao Beans & Make Chocolate
Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). Take a virtual field trip (sponsored by the Field Museum) and learn how to pick cacao...
Science, Virtual Tour
Field Museum
9-18
Free Interactive Math Worksheets, Flash Cards, & Quizzes
Age Range: 5-14 (approximately, with parental supervision). This ad-supported website provides free, interactive math flash cards, math worksheets, q...
Math, Online Interactive
Mr. Martini's Classroom
5-14
Free National Jukebox from Library of Congress
Age Range: All (with parental supervision, see warning)...
Music, Online Interactive
Library of Congress
All
Get Freebies & See How Bubble Gum Is Made
Age Range: 5 and up (with parental supervision, see notes)...
Manufacturing, Virtual Tour
Various
3-18
Free Geography Games & Kits
Age Range: 6-17 (varies, depending on game/activity, with parental supervision). Did you know that a National Geographic survey showed half of young ...
Social Studies, Geography, Online Interactive
National Geographic
6-17
TechNovelgy - Where Science Meets Fiction
Age Range: 10 and up (with parental supervision, see note below). This website offers a free archive that enables you to explore the inventions and ...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
TechNovelgy
10-18
Bios of Scientists & Much More
Age Range: 11 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). This website offers an incredible encyclopedic-style archive of information on scien...
Science, Online Interactive
Eric Weisstein
11-18
Free Online Math Games & Worksheets for K-8
Age Range: 5-13 (grades K-8, with parental supervision). This ad-supported website offers over 1000 free math activities, including games and workshe...
Math, Online Interactive
Johnny's Math Page
5-13
Free Spanish Lessons, Games, & Apps for All
Age Range: All (with parental supervision). This ad-supported website offers engaging, FREE, introductory Spanish lessons for children and their pare...
Foreign Languages, Online Interactive
Online Free Spanish
All
Games to Learn about Europe
Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). This website offers over 25 free, interactive games and activities to help kids learn...
Social Studies, Geography, Online Interactive
Europa
9-18
Virtual Tour of Scotland
Age Range: 9 and up (approximately, with parental supervision). Today is January 25th, the birthday of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, who was born ..
Social Studies, Virtual Tour
Scotland: A Virtual Tour
9-18
Free, Fun Literature Guides & Essay Tools
Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision). This ad-supported website offers free, web-based reference guides for studying literature...
Language Arts, Online Interactive
Shmoop
10-18
Terrific Science Freebies
Age Range: 5 -18 (grades K-12, with parental supervision). This website, developed by two enthusiastic chemistry teachers named Mickey and Lynn, prov...
Science, Online Interactive
Terrific Science
5-18
Free Offline Math Games & Much More
Age Range: 5-16 (approximately and varies by topic and activity; with parental supervision). This website provides free downloadable games and curric...
Math, Online Interactive
Ellen McHenry
5-16
Make it a great one!!
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Jesus heals a woman of faith
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline!! Happy & Satisfied
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