Brit Lit

 I’m in the process of planning a British Literature class for fall.  I have some plans in the works here and here.  The class is using Stobaugh’s British Literature, primarily for class discussions.  I’ll use outside websites, too.  This class is remote to save families miles trudging back and forth.  We already have Biology and Algebra II scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays all morning.  The kids are reading Robinson Crusoe, one Shakespeare play, Pride and Prejudice, and Frankenstein this summer to prepare for the class. I’ll post more information and websites to the spreadsheets as I continue to plan the course.

Map the USA

 Paul is learning the US states.  I bought a used USA floor puzzle for Paul to assemble—without the picture of the map.  It’s another way to test his knowledge of the states.

Triangle Flower Math Art

The Triangles Flower Math Art Project is an opportunity to review angles and Art simultaneously.  Below are pix from the project.  We had a short review with the protractor.  Your child may want to trace the shapes on to construction paper and make a 3-D flower.  Paul is opposed to crafts.

Abeka Lifepac

 Good Will has a listing for several Lifepac Homeschool kits.  Check the shipping before you bid.  Many home-school families use Abeka products.  Take a look.

Boredom Busters!

Let’s do some Art!  First up is the Baking Show Drawing Challenge from Frugal fun.  Here is the link with the instructions and challenge cards.  Here  are the Art archives at Frugal Fun.  Draw some treats.  Art educators rely on Dick Blick for supplies and lesson ideas.  Here are art lessons from Dick Blick.  Dick Blick has lessons for elementary aged students, too.  Get busy!

Good Will Education Resources

 Good Will online offers educational resources for sale, such as Scholastic Declaration of Independence kits.  Look under Categories for Science and Education.  Use the search bar to browse Scholastic or Education kits.  These types of class kits are especially useful for Co-op groups.

Knitting and Math

 We use math in recipes all the time.  Math multiples apply to knitting as well.  You have to use a bit of math to adjust 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 ribbing patterns or blocks of knit and purl stitches.  Here, here,  and here are articles about math and knitting.  Here is STEM and Knitting, the article I found the most helpful in terms of setting STEM challenges.