Check out the Homeschool Freebie of the Day site. Each day (mon to fri) they post up a fresh link to some free downloadable resource.
The quality of the resources is variable, but occasionally there are some very good ones, this week for instance they have a whole package of lapbooking stuff for learning about Impressionist Artists. You can check out the website any time http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/
or subscribe to their weekly emails which tell you which resources will be available in the coming week.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Weekend Reading - Keeping the home in homeschool
I came across this two-part article a couple of weeks ago and really appreciated it.
Enjoy!
Keeping the home in homeschool, from Brave Writer
Read part 2 here
Enjoy!
Keeping the home in homeschool, from Brave Writer
Read part 2 here
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Diary Dates 8 Feb 2010
From Nicola:
As usual, if anyone has any suggestions for trips or activities, or would like to organise anything for our group, please feel free! I've scheduled two Intriguing Dunedin Street Walks and some park dates for this term, but these can easily be changed if anyone has any better options :-) I'm currently waiting to hear back from the Otago Museum about booking more of their educational workshops, and the Police Youth Education Officer has offered to organise a talk for us, so I'll let you know as soon as I have anything confirmed.
every Monday during term time: Swimsation lessons 11- 12pm, socialising from 12pm onwards. If you are interested in joining the lessons, email Adrian Brown at albrown@dcc.govt.nz. Otherwise, just turn up!
12:30pm Wednesday 17 February: Meet up at Botanic Gardens playground.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 February: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 1: Cable Cars and Churches, Big Drops and Long Drops. Meet outside of 153 Glenpark Ave, Mornington. Raindate 3 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 3 March: Meet up at Marlow Park - bring bikes, scooters, rollerblades.
12:30pm Wednesday 10 March: Meet up at Chingford Park - bring soccer balls.
12:30pm Wednesday 17 March: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 2: Trains and Trams, Mayors and Racecourses. Meet at corner of Rugby St and Royal Cres, St Kilda. Raindate 24 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 March: Meet up at Arthur St Park.
12:30pm Wednesday 31 March: Meet up at Mosgiel Memorial Park.
Remember, if it's raining, our outdoor meet-ups or walks will be cancelled/postponed.
As usual, if anyone has any suggestions for trips or activities, or would like to organise anything for our group, please feel free! I've scheduled two Intriguing Dunedin Street Walks and some park dates for this term, but these can easily be changed if anyone has any better options :-) I'm currently waiting to hear back from the Otago Museum about booking more of their educational workshops, and the Police Youth Education Officer has offered to organise a talk for us, so I'll let you know as soon as I have anything confirmed.
every Monday during term time: Swimsation lessons 11- 12pm, socialising from 12pm onwards. If you are interested in joining the lessons, email Adrian Brown at albrown@dcc.govt.nz. Otherwise, just turn up!
12:30pm Wednesday 17 February: Meet up at Botanic Gardens playground.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 February: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 1: Cable Cars and Churches, Big Drops and Long Drops. Meet outside of 153 Glenpark Ave, Mornington. Raindate 3 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 3 March: Meet up at Marlow Park - bring bikes, scooters, rollerblades.
12:30pm Wednesday 10 March: Meet up at Chingford Park - bring soccer balls.
12:30pm Wednesday 17 March: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 2: Trains and Trams, Mayors and Racecourses. Meet at corner of Rugby St and Royal Cres, St Kilda. Raindate 24 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 March: Meet up at Arthur St Park.
12:30pm Wednesday 31 March: Meet up at Mosgiel Memorial Park.
Remember, if it's raining, our outdoor meet-ups or walks will be cancelled/postponed.
More on the Meet the Locals DVDs
further to last week's notice:
TVNZ 6's Meet the Locals Resources
Meet the Locals is a series of four-minute mini-documentaries filmed in partnership with TVNZ and the Department of Conservation. As teaching resources they match the vision for our young people as in the New Zealand Curriculum. You'll meet creative, energetic and enterprising people actively contributing to the well being of New Zealand. The videos highlight the inspiring work of local communities, individuals and DOC staff as they strive to protect and enhance New Zealand's natural heritage. We chose a selection and linked teaching and learning activities to them.
For more information, go to http://tvnz.co.nz/meet-the-locals
Kathrin and Michelle A both have spare copies of these DVDs for anyone interested, so if you'd like one, email Kathrin or Michelle A.
TVNZ 6's Meet the Locals Resources
Meet the Locals is a series of four-minute mini-documentaries filmed in partnership with TVNZ and the Department of Conservation. As teaching resources they match the vision for our young people as in the New Zealand Curriculum. You'll meet creative, energetic and enterprising people actively contributing to the well being of New Zealand. The videos highlight the inspiring work of local communities, individuals and DOC staff as they strive to protect and enhance New Zealand's natural heritage. We chose a selection and linked teaching and learning activities to them.
For more information, go to http://tvnz.co.nz/meet-the-locals
Kathrin and Michelle A both have spare copies of these DVDs for anyone interested, so if you'd like one, email Kathrin or Michelle A.
World Math Day - 3 March 2010 (but begin competing now)
(via hefnet)
Free to join!
World Maths Day was designed to encourage student participation in a fun and engaging online maths event. It involves games of live mental arithmetic that students around the world play against each other. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 500 games during the official event which has already begun, earning points for each correct question. Students who answer the most questions appear in the Hall of Fame.
Would be great to see some Home Educators in the Hall of Fame. (There are no New Zealanders or Home Educators on the top 50 at this stage - lets change that. An Australian is winning at the moment).
Sound fun? Why not head over and take a look?
See the new World Maths Day 2010 video with students from host city Johannesburg, South Africa inviting the world to participate in 2010!
World Maths Day home page
Free to join!
World Maths Day was designed to encourage student participation in a fun and engaging online maths event. It involves games of live mental arithmetic that students around the world play against each other. Each game lasts for 60 seconds and students can play up to 500 games during the official event which has already begun, earning points for each correct question. Students who answer the most questions appear in the Hall of Fame.
Would be great to see some Home Educators in the Hall of Fame. (There are no New Zealanders or Home Educators on the top 50 at this stage - lets change that. An Australian is winning at the moment).
Sound fun? Why not head over and take a look?
See the new World Maths Day 2010 video with students from host city Johannesburg, South Africa inviting the world to participate in 2010!
World Maths Day home page
Kiwi Kids Learn - earlybird ordering special
Further to the notice we received last week:
Hi Everyone,
Our first issue of Kiwi Kids Learn is about to go to the printer in only a couple of weeks. It is very exciting and scary all at once. Thank you all for the support and kind words you have shown us.
There is still time for your children to submit their details for the pen pal page or work for the Student Showcase section. Submission deadline is 12 February 2010.
Whittakers is sponsoring our chocolate competition - Yummy!! Details on entering the competition are in the magazine.
Our launch special is available now, order and prepay before 12 February 2010 and pay ONLY $8.50 + $2.00 P&P. See the magazine page on the website for details.
We look forward to receiving your order. Don' t forget to tell as many friends as you can, forward this email on to other home-schoolers, parents with preschoolers and even school aged children at school - Learning is for everyone.
Kind Regards
Kim Mounsey
Editor
Kiwi Kids Learn
http://www.kiwikidslearn.yolasite.com
Partcipate in research about childhood behaviour?
From Nicola -
University of Otago research: What causes typically masculine behaviour in boys and girls?
Dr Kirstie Morgan is looking for 5 and 6 year old boys to help her complete her research on the naturally-occurring hormone Mullerian Inhibiting Substance and it's effect on children's behaviour. There was an attachment with the email newsletter with information about her research and what is involved if your son takes part - basically, she chats to them for a little while, then observes them playing and using a computer. A blood test is also involved, which puts some people off, but my son took part last year, and was quite happy to have the blood test in exchange for the gift voucher she gave us - I think I may have also mentioned Burger King :-) As well as testing the MIS levels, Kirstie will let you know your son's iron level. If you'd like to find out more or join her study, call Kirstie on 4795350
See the email newsletter or contact Nicola for the attachment
University of Otago research: What causes typically masculine behaviour in boys and girls?
Dr Kirstie Morgan is looking for 5 and 6 year old boys to help her complete her research on the naturally-occurring hormone Mullerian Inhibiting Substance and it's effect on children's behaviour. There was an attachment with the email newsletter with information about her research and what is involved if your son takes part - basically, she chats to them for a little while, then observes them playing and using a computer. A blood test is also involved, which puts some people off, but my son took part last year, and was quite happy to have the blood test in exchange for the gift voucher she gave us - I think I may have also mentioned Burger King :-) As well as testing the MIS levels, Kirstie will let you know your son's iron level. If you'd like to find out more or join her study, call Kirstie on 4795350
See the email newsletter or contact Nicola for the attachment
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