Nov. 6, 2009 - Welcome to our blog!
J.O.Y. Christian Homeschool (Jesus, Others, Yourself)
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
"The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young - let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance - for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They will be a garland of grace to your head and a chain to adorn your neck." Proverbs 1:1-9
Hello! This is our tiny part of the earth to share God's love and wisdom. We are a homeschool family with three children and have been homeschooling since my oldest was born (14 years). God has been so wonderful to us in our lives -- especially in times of need! His ways are always best. We try our best to know Him and follow His path for our family.
We wish for God's blessings to touch everyone who may pass here. 
When we study a subject I like to research the topic, try to organize it , make notebook and lapbook materials, worksheets, reviews, and tests. Below are some of the ones we have either completed or will be working on this school year! Some are located here, and others I have planted around the web. I truly hope that my studies will help other moms and teachers, just as I am constantly learning from so many others!
I love friends dropping in and also making new ones. Please leave a comment or a note just to say "hi"!
Bible
Verses about strength from the LORD!
Computer
Computer Resources Mini Book
Holidays
Christmas Unit Study ~ These are the newest, updated versions! I have several sections of this unit organized by subject. The pages are:
Language Arts - General, Jan Brett Christmas Literature Unit, and A Christmas Carol Unit
Music
Arts & Crafts
Christmas Crafts & Gifts for Children
Home Economics
Christmas Unit Study ~ This is my old listing which will be here until I finish organizing them at squidoo. All kinds of resource links related to every subject! I have this divided into categories by subject ~ math, science, social studies, language arts, Bible, music, art, etcetera.
Labor Day & Community Helpers / Neighborhood Unit Resources ~ The materials and games I created as part of our Community Helper Unit may be found at Homeschool Launch.
Language Arts
Christmas Literature by Illustrator - Author Jan Brett
Language Arts Games ~ online and print games we use for fun study and review!
Language Arts Lapbook ~ 17 pages + ~ Plain mini books to record rules and info about grammar.
Music
All of our music lessons and resources are found at my other blog, Joyful Songs! Please check it out!
Brass Family Lapbook Unit ~ Huge unit for teaching about brass instruments.
Carnival of the Animals Unit ~ Music unit based on Camille Saint-Saens "Carnival of the Animals". The Musical Dancing Elephant is uploaded. More animals will be coming ... hopefully soon!
Clarinet ~ These resources contain clarinet playing tips and lessons, videos, information on purchasing and care of the instrument, and free music. Created with my clarinet students in mind, it is helpful to clarinetists and those who just want to learn more about the instrument.
Flute ~ This is set up mostly for my flute students and others who play the flute, but there are many interesting bits of information about the flute in general here also.
Mozart Unit Study ~ on Homeschool Share
Musician Humor ~ We all have a little different sense of humor, so, I've been collecting jokes, stories, puns, and more about music topics. There's sure to be something to tickle your funny bone. These are really great for after you have had a long rehearsal or practice session!
Percussion Family Lapbook Unit ~ Resources for teaching and learning about percussion instruments.
Reading Music Unit ~ Resources for learning and practicing. I hope to add at least one item more each day.
String Family Lapbook Unit ~ Everything you need to teach and learn about stringed instruments.
Tchaikovsky & The Nutcracker Unit ~ Huge unit study lapbook we did last year! It contains lessons on all of the elements of music, and has activities that tie in for all subjects.
Woodwind Family Lapbook Unit ~ Lesson plans, lapbook and notebook materials, links, video, and whatever else I could think of are located here for teaching about woodwinds.
- a review about keyboard instruments and their accessories.
Science
Animals ~ there are a ton (and I really mean ton!) of stuff here to use for any kind of animal study ~ Resources, links, lapbook and notebook materials, games, charts, and worksheets. I hope my research will help others who want to learn about God's amazing creatures!
Elephant Unit Study & Lapbook ~ Includes many subjects besides science.
Science Games ~ Onine games we created to go with Abeka's 9th Grade "Science of the Physical Creation".
Social Studies
American Revolution ~ lesson plans, videos, and games.
French Revolution at Squidoo ~ All kinds of resources that I found from lesson plans, webquests, France Study, games for learning, Napoleon, the arts in France, food, and tons of sites for research. French Revolution Lapbook Mini Books & Notebook Pages I created to go with the unit.
History Lesson Resources at Squidoo ~ This is my collection of sites, videos, books, and other materials that I like to use when researching for a lesson. I have places where you may add a favorite link or two. Please feel free to share the great sites there that I've missed. :)
Lewis & Clark Expedition Unit ~ Stuff, stuff, and more stuff to make a very thorough unit.
Patriotic Music ~ Star Spangled Banner
Pennsylvania Unit Study ~ Besides what you will find here, there is more at Joyful Songs.
Pioneers & the Oregon Trail ~ Lapbook materials, units, lessons, webquests, links, etc.
President Resources ~ Unit Study links and lapbook materials to study presidents and elections.
United States Documents ~ Lapbook Unit for The Constitution of the United States, The Declaration of Independence, and The Bill of Rights.
United States Flag Lesson ~ Main unit at Squidoo, but lapbook components here.
United States in the 1800's ~ Collection of resources about the 19th Century
Western Expansion Unit ~ located at Squidoo
Units
My Squidoo Lensography~ contains all the lenses I have finished so far.
Units on the Web -~ here are some other places I like to place materials that I make, and places I like to hang out in.
Homeschool Launch ~ miscellaneous materials such as lapbook pieces, notebook pages, and worksheets I have made and used or will be using this year.
Awesome Learning Games ~ Check out these cool places to create free online games for your children for learning and review!
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Nov. 6, 2009 - Christmas Unit Study
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
Christmas Unit Study
My collection of Christmas resources has been getting larger and larger, so, I broke it up into curricula areas to try to make it easier to find what I am looking for. Below is what I came up with, I hope they are helpful to you, too. Please leave me a note here or at the pages if you would like me to add a favorite resources, link, or blog. (Or just to say, "Hi!")
Christmas Unit Study ~ Math & Science
Christmas Unit Study ~ Social Studies
Christmas Unit Study ~ Language Arts
Christmas Unit Study 5 ~ Christmas Crafts & Gifts for Children
Christmas Unit Study ~ Music
Christmas Unit Study ~ Home Economics
Christmas Literature by Illustrator - Author Jan Brett
The Nutcracker Ballet & Peter Tchaikovsky
I hope and pray that you have a blessed, joyous, Christ-filled Christmas!
Pamela 
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Oct. 2, 2009 - Strength from the LORD
Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and my songs;
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father's God, and I will exalt him.
Deuteronomy 6:5
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
2 Samuel 22:33
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:27-28
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
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