Online Art Lessons

My oldest is an artist, he draws comics. Actually, he's a scholar and an artist. But anyway, his uncle bought him a drawing book which he enjoys. But today dh told me that he'd like to learn other elements of art as well.

Of course that gave me a great reason to Google away, which is a favorite pastime of mine. And I found a page with a few great links for the budding artist.

Online Educational Games

I was going to list a few sites that I use with my children for homeschool. But I just found a "master list" - if you will - of online educational games. I present to you [angelic soprano voices singing "aaaaaahhhhhh"]: Gamequarium.

Just click on the link and you'll see why I didn't bother to post my pitiful list. (Hey, I'm a realist.)

Revamping Preschool

Of course I'm a bit biased here but all of my children are extremely bright. This is becoming increasing evident in my 3 year old who is soaking up the alphabet and letter sounds in record time. Now what I was doing in homeschool isn't working. 3 yr old is getting bored easily.

So, I'm stepping up the fun in our preschool. I'm going to set up a schedule where the children have more computer time playing online educational games. I'll sit next to 3 yr old during his time and help him as needed. And I'll put 2 yr old on my lap and let her tell me the answers. Then I'll click on them for her.

Right now I'm in the process of compiling a list of websites that have free educational games, like Funschool.

Teaching Tuesdays - Letter Q

This week we're studying the letter "Q."

Here is the order of our school day.

Prayer
We thank God for another school day and ask Him to help us with our studies.

Starfall.com
Letter Q

Letter sound book
Quack! the Sound of Q by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed (LSB)

Song of the week
From Rusty and Rosy Nursery Rhymes and Songs video

Subject of the day
M: Language Arts - Q worksheet and mini book
T: Math - I'll show the children a quarter, explain what it is, and let them color a picture with a grey crayon
W: Science - Quails
Th: Social Studies - queen coloring page and explanation of royalty
F: Art - Q project

Tumble Readables - check to see if your library or child's school is a subscriber
One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root

Felt board story
5 Little Ducks

More Reading
Click, Clack, Quackity, Quack by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
Little Quack's Hide and Seek by Lauren Thompson

Bible Study
I use the Little Blessings Bible Lessons and sometimes I supplement it with an online Bible story.
Subject: Creation
Bible Story: When God Made Everything

Nick Jr. Video
Usually Blues Clues or Wonder Pets

My lesson plans are based loosely on the free Letter of the Week preschool curriculum.

Preschool Websites

I'm constantly looking for websites with free info for felt boards, preschool curriculum, crafts or anything else I can use to make our homeschooling more fun.

I'm going to list links of helpful sites here as I come across them.
Bible for Children - fonline Bible stories
ChildCareLand.com free printables
First-School - preschool curriculum
It's Storytime
Little Blessings Bible Lessons - This curriculum isn't free. But it's a low price and well worth every penny.
Resources for Christian Teachers

Teaching Tuesdays - 12/4

This week we're learning about the letter "N." We'll also be doing some Christmas crafts this month.


Printable Activities/Crafts
Nanny N
Nn Template
Necktie
Christmas Lacing Project - we're doing the bell
Reindeer popsicle stick craft
Paper plate snowman

Videos
Fifty Nifty
Alphabet Song
The Letter People - Meet Mr. N
Sesame Street - Letter "N" Interview
Sesame Street -Let's Hear It for Capital "N"

50 Nifty

Here's a cute video that I'm using to teach my children the 50 states.