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Studying Native American Art and Crafts?
Get crafty with Alex Toys and celebrate the Wampanoag Indians. Without them, we'd have nothing to celebrate. Here are companion activities for your lessons on Native American History.
Mayhem wanted to go outside and collect stones and leaves in her pouch like a real hunter-gather. "Indian Dress" paper grocery bag tutorial.
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Wampanoags today See the real Mayflower here. See our version here. Daddy is not Native American, but Mommy is related to Pocahontas about five different ways- her Indians are known as the Powhatan or Virginia Algonquian. One day, we'll write a post about this relationship.
Tie Dye Fashion Groovy Tote Kit from Alex Toys ~ Fun way to learn about dyeing clothing.
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I wanted to teach dyeing with the Tie Dye Fashion Groovy Kit and teach weaving with their Native American Loom, but the projects seemed a bit daunting for a six year old, eight year old, and an OCD Mom. So, I kept putting it off.
We'll do that post next week. We can do it tomorrow. It just has to be done by Thanksgiving...
The Tie Dye kit by Alex Toys is awesome, super easy, and nearly mess free ~ we did most of it in a tub in the kitchen sink. |
Soaking items to dye before tying off with rubber bands and twist ties. |
Knotting off patterns with bands included in the kit and recycled bread bag twist ties. |
Projects ready to dye. The included, Groovy Tote and some of our old, stained t-shirts. |
Leave lots of white space for better contrast and to keep colors from bleeding together. |
This is our only mess! How great is that? |
Squirting dye on paper and blending with plastic spoon. |
Secure your items in plastic bags for 24 hours. |
The bag was included in the kit and we did three shirts and several paintings. All bottles are still half full! This would be great for a birthday party or classroom. |
Tie Dye Paper Art ~ Less Squeeze is Best |
Tie Dye Paper Art ~ Learning Phase |
The loom? Oh my the loom, it was far too daunting for this post. See our weaving experiences in Jake's Journey in Art ~ Home-school Weaving.
Weaving is tedious work that takes time. Imagine if you were a Native American making clothing to keep warm.
Next month, celebrate the spirit of giving with Santa's Elves of Indy as we collect, wrap, and donate gifts for those needing a little extra help this Christmas season.
AlexToys.com donated these toys for our unbiased review.
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Life Lessons for Homeschooling
Back to homeschooling dealing with brain drain. By now, most kids are back in school full-time. As homeschoolers, we officially started August 12 withBrick and mortar schools have late start Monday, so why can’t we? We started late (
W-R-O-N-G!
School is back in session. |
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Kids can only learn so much from traditional education, which is why it is vital that they also get involved in a host of extracurricular activities. These recreational pastimes for children aid their development and help them discover their passions. Extra curricular activities also can help kids to make friends and find positive role models. You want your child to become a well-rounded adult with much to contribute to society. You can help give kids a kickstart by sparking a passion for any one or more of these extracurricular activities that help give your child a holistic education.
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1) Music
Studying music has shown to improve test scores and help students do better in school. Music also can provide kids with a new way to express themselves. Additionally, the study of music helps kids to concentrate and can give them a sense of accomplishment as they learn to achieve their goals.
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There are many different instruments with which kids can start. One popular option is the drums. If you think this might be a good fit for your child, then you can learn more here.
2) Sports
Sports are an excellent outlet for getting exercise and building teamwork skills. Many kids even find themselves meeting some of their best friends through sports.
With so many different sports to choose from, your child will find something that works for them. If your kid has a hard time staying active, then participating in sports may provide the perfect fun way to get regular physical activity.
3) Art
Art is a fantastic way for children to express themselves and let their creative sides run wild. Many kids get a great sense of accomplishment when they create a beautiful piece of art.
There are many ways to get your child involved with art. While you can have your child take lessons, you could also involve them in crafts at home. The process of making things is essential to childhood development, no matter how you go about it.
4) Drama
Participating in performing arts can help kids to boost confidence. Drama also increases empathy because it requires your child to walk around in someone else’s shoes. Learning to play a character can help kids to see things from a different perspective and be more understanding.
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Drama can help kids build trust and learn to rely on each other. When they are on stage, they need to trust that their scene partner will always have their back if they forget a line or something goes wrong. Even if your child never becomes a star, the performing arts can significantly change their life.
5) Writing
Writing is a pastime that has many professional advantages. One of the most sought-after skills in the professional world is strong writing. Starting young can help your child to succeed in their career.
Writing can help children to process their thoughts and express themselves. It also may assist kids in their overall communication skills. Encourage your child to write short stories, poems, or to keep a journal.
The Bottom Line
Childhood is the perfect time for people to explore a plethora of different activities to find the things that they enjoy. Hopefully, these suggestions will give you some ideas about what your children might like to do in their free time. It's great to open their minds to all sorts of possibilities. Something may spark a career choice.
However, it is essential not to force your child to do anything that does not interest them. While encouragement is helpful, pressure can be counterproductive and may cause resentment. You need to strike a careful balance. Remember that your kids are just kids, and they may not become the next Olympic athlete or musical prodigy, and that is okay, just let them enjoy their extra curricular activities.
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Online Elementary Science and Health Resources for Homeschoolers
Online Science and Health Resources for Homeschoolers. |
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Previously, I had searched for a companion video to teach about the senses. There were plenty of videos out there, but all of them targeted preschoolers. Beakman's World had many great videos on Science and Health. (We started with Season 4 to learn about Human Growth).
Exploring, can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is an AMAZING educational resource. Kids earn badges in each subject matter. Lessons are targeted on core learning principles. Some of the video are a snore, but they are consistently getting better. They even offer an online scratch pad, hints, and more to insure your child doesn't get frustrated by taking the tests. A lot of it is for older children, but they have been adding new material for early elementary age students. Our favorite lessons are Computer Coding, but there are some videos on health and the senses too.
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Bio of Jackie Robinson and Online Activities
Books, Videos, and Lessons: Jackie Robinson for Kids. |
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Jackie Robinson PDF book.
Downloadable Jackie Robinson worksheet from Education.com.
Free Baseball Worksheets from EnchantedLearning.com.
Can you answer these Jackie Robinson quiz questions?
And, here's the version you've probably heard:
That's a lot of baseball history, let's move on to other lessons.
Language Arts Component:
Since we're talking famous baseball, you'll want to read the most famous baseball poem of all time, Casey at Bat. Even better, listen to James Earl Jones recite the poem, Casey at Bat:
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Math Component:
Learn to simplify fractions with Baseball Math.
Subtraction with regrouping baseball math game.
Multiplication practice with baseball.
Art Component:
Science Component:
Bat Science Fair Experiment
Watch a video about the experiment here:
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What Balls Can you Throw the Farthest Experiment
What happens when you refrigerate your baseball?
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