Having Fun Homeschooling

May. 30, 2007

Make an Animal Notebook

A great way to enjoy science is with notebooks. And an animal notebooks i the perfect thing for kids of all ages to do. You can make one on a specific type of animal - mammals, giraffes or rain forest animals. Or you can make one for classifying animals.

These notebooks can be simple and basic for younger kids, with cut out pictures and coloring pages. Or they can be detailed can complex using animal research worksheets and reports.

You can find dividers and more info on how to do this at Making and Using an Animal Notebook.Easy to print out notebook helps, activities and worksheets.

This is one of our family's favorite science projects.

Belinda

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May. 30, 2007

A Science Type Toy We Love - K'Nex Creatures

Posted in General Homeschooling Fun

My kids loved this Kid K'nex Creatures Kit from the moment they opened the package. The colorful fun shapes allow for a fantastic variety of creatures to be made.

The kit came with the basic blocks, fun eye pieces and cool shaped pieces that can be arms, legs or antennae.

While designed for younger kids, I have to tell you, my teens loved these blocks. My 16 year-old daughter and 14 year-old son had just as much fun making wacky creatures as the 11 and 7 year-old did! They even took pictures of their creations.

The Kid K'nex Creation Kit is a bit pricey - but like all the other K'nex products is well constructed and worth the extra investment for a quality educational toy.

Click here to order.

Belinda
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Apr. 10, 2006

Homemade Games Add Fun to Any Theme!

Posted in General Homeschooling Fun

My family loves games of all kinds. We enjoy plaing card games such as UNO, Swap and Phase 10. Board games are another favorite. I bet it's the same way at your house.

But have you ever considered making your own games to go along with a schooling theme or to teach skills? Games are easy and fun to make. Paint sample cards from the local hardware store make great "spots" to move along. Anything can be game pieces - milk jug lids, beans, pennies or you can make those too!

I am including the links to a farm animal theme donimoe set I made for my daughter. You can print, laminate and play! This is a fun way to spice up a farm unit. Older kids can make these games to give to younger siblings.

Farmer Animal Dominoes

I hope you enjoy this as much as we will. I will be posting more game tips, ideas and ready to make games soon.

Have fun,

Belinda

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Apr. 4, 2006

Two Easter Egg Recipes

Posted in Cooking Fun

Here are two fun Easter egg recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

Chocolate Easter Eggs

Cadbury Easter Eggs

Send your favorite Easter recipes as well!

Have a great day,

Belinda

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Apr. 4, 2006

Welcome to my blog!

Welcome to my Having Fun Gomeschooling blog. I look forward to meeting and making new friends.

As a veteran homeschooler I know how easy it is to get stuck in the same old rut. You get bored, the kids get bored and you lose your enthusiasum for learning!

I hope to share with you fresh ideas that will spark your day, get you excited again and offer some encouragement along the way.

See you soon!

Belinda

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