Mystery of Hist. Vol. 2
Music Ace Deluxe
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Purposeful Design Spelling
Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra
Literature from the Library (Ambleside Online)
Apologia's General Science
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A Reason for Handwriting
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Webelos Scout
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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 EZ Lessons
Horizons Math K
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"It is only by introducing the young
to great literature, drama, and music,
and to the excitement
of great science,
that we open to them
the possibilities
that lie within the human spirit--
enable them to see visions
and dream dreams."
Eric Anderson
Currently Reading
Family read-aloud
Huckleberry Finn
Rick and I are reading together
I am reading
The Discarded Image
by: CS Lewis
by:
Our Morning Devotions are:
The Daily Bible
and
Plants Grown Up and
For Instruction in Righteousness
by: Doorposts
Big Truths for Little Kids
Cale and Joe are reading
Animal Farm
Cale is reading:
Land Under the Pole Star
by:
Joe is reading:
Island of the Blue Dolphin
by:
Kade is reading:
Magazines to which we subscribe:
Birds and Blooms
Consumer Reports
Answers
World
Favorite Music
Selah
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
Gaither Gospel
Dixieland Jazz
Keith Green
Rich Mullins
Quote Collection
"Til sin be bitter,
Christ will not be sweet."
Thomas Watson
"We wish you PEACE
It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."
unknown
"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness
has never danced in the rain."
unknown
"All I have seen teaches me to
trust the Creator
for all I have not seen."
Emerson
"There is only one way to lead a child down the right path
that is to go that way yourself."
unknown
"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Cleaning and scrubbing
can wait 'til tomorrow.
For babies grow up,
we learn to our sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs!
Dust, go to sleep!
I'm rocking my baby,
and babies don't keep!"
unknown
Jun. 18, 2009 - Show and Tell Friday......Timelines
There are so many choices for how to do a timeline in homeschooling. Way back when we started, I just used a 3 ring binder and page protectors and we would do coloring sheets or print outs and slip them in the protectors in order.
Then a couple of years ago we started Mystery of History and I adopted their use of a sewing board to make our time lines. The whole thing folds out to about 5 feet long and then folds up nicely for storage. I wasn't able to get a good full-length shot of ours due to space restrictions.
So, here is our first time line from Mystery of History. I did some of our own little characters and some from Homeschool in the Woods (I think it is History Through the Ages kit).
We aren't currently "using" this time line and it is tucked behind the front door in the entry way. It is hanging on the wall, but generally out-of-sight of guests since the door would be open when they come and go.
I have this one covered in clear contact paper to preserve it longer. This is the top of the same time line.
This year we are making all of our own little figures using an idea I got from My4Sweetums blog. She steered me to this site where you can print out paper doll figures, so that is what I am using.
I'm sorry for the poor quality of the photos today.
The yellow backgrounds are to show us the dates we are to memorize for MOH. We've mostly enjoyed making our own figures this past year.
This time line is the one we are currently working on and it is on display in our sunroom/playroom.
So, that is how we are doing our time lines. We don't have a hallway in our home or really any length of wall space anywhere for a time line, so the sewing boards have been the perfect solution for us.
I like all your timeline ideas. I am glad you like the little dolls. We have enjoyed them as well. The kids like coloring them in and decorating the clothes. I like how yours can be stored away.
Blessings,
Dawn
Thank you , thank you , thank you for mentioning the sewing board. I have not done one b/c of no wall space but I can get a sewing board. [0= I am putting that on my to get list right away ! I need to scroll down on your other posts to catch up with you. I have been missing you terribly and have had almost no blogging time b/c of getting in the garden.
Sending you blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary
Love it! I actually like the paper doll figures best and I wonder if coloring in the little guys helps the info stick better? I would think so. We've used MOH for a couple of years now too, but just have a book to paste our timeline figures in. I like how this lets you see the big picture.
Love, Alyssa
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