I started theme days this month and I've divided them by the theme days. Sorry the first week looks different.; Blogger don't let me change it.
1st week in July
Monday: Contractions
Tuesday: Science
Wednesday: holiday- no posts
Thursday: Holiday- Living Math
2nd Week in July
Monday: US Geography
Tuesday: No posts
Wednesday: Workboxes
Thursday: Tangrams
3rd Week in July
No posts since I was sick
4th Week in July
Monday: Planners
Tuesday: Basic Notebooking
Wednesday: Toddlers and homeschooling
Thursday: Money (Math)
5th Week in July
Monday= Book Reports
Tuesday= Nature Study
Wednesday= Homeschool Room
Thursday= Life Skills for Kids
Week of July 2nd
Monday: Contractions
Now for out posts related to topic of the day: CONTRACTIONS.
Cut and paste sheets (2). Plain but good for kids who are easily distracted by colorful graphics.
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Another cut and paste sheet. Only one page with a cute bee theme. Only practices "not" and "will" words.
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Not a printable but a neat thing to put in a Language Arts/Phonics Notebook.
http://www.lessonplandiva.com/
Another cut in paste. 1 sheet in black and white. The word order here seems random but a good sheet for review or assessment.
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This
is actually one of my favorite downloads. Rainy Day Contractions.
It's a neat memory game for skill building in contractions. I would not
use the whole game set at once. It's too many cards and very
overwhelming to a child. I would pick 4-7 words (each word has a pair
of cards) to review every 2-3 days. PLEASE print on white cardstock. If
you use regular paper you will be able to see the other side. Not good
for a memory game.
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A whole literacy pack for Contractions. It has a little of everything in here.
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Neat
file folder game. Warning though, it does use alot of colored ink but
it's not a big deal if you plan on using this with more than one child.
http://www.filefolderfun.com/
Tuesday: Science
Science Theme Day!
This site has all kinds of neat things but today I'm featuring the
"science video report". Have the kids watch the video like Bill Nye the
Science Guy and they write a report afterwards to show that they were
paying attention.
http://www.lauracandler.com/
The Skeletal System Notebooking Pages. Sorry the image doesn't have anything to do with the pages.
http://www.cyncesplace.com/
How roller coasters are made. I can see a Unit study could be made with this outline.
http://www.madehow.com/
Living Books can be hard to find for science. This blog has suggestions for books on different topics of science.
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Virtual Dissections Online. Several animals to choose from. A great option for squeamish parents/kids.
http://www.examiner.com/
Thursday: Holiday- Living Math
Here
is a sneak peek of what's in my blog post. Math Notebooking Pages.
The link will also be in my upcoming post. These pages are fun and easy
to incorporate. I did not make these.
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New Blog Post: Beginning Living Math. A very basic outline to Living Math. More detailed articles to come.
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Subtract-It game. Hands-on learning with basic math
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Free
Math Curriculum from grades 3-5. This is the whole shebang. It's
pretty hands-on and utilizes math notebooking and literature. It looks
like fun.
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Free
math curriculum for K-2nd grade. This is the whole shebang. It's pretty
hands-on and utilizes math notebooking and literature. It has all the
printables you'll need. You might need a workbook or use a math
worksheet generator for extra practice.
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Note: this site also has grades 6-8 for free but I haven't really looked through them.
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Article about using foldables (like in lapbooking) in math notebooking.
http://www.rundesroom.com/
Math is in everyday life and the kitchen in no exception. This article offers great tips on teaching math in the kitchen.
http://healthymamainfo.com/
Neat idea on teaching area and perimeter.
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Math notebooking ideas from Kindergarten to high school
http://letsplaymath.net/2008/
Random Posts
Take
a look at my pinterest page for homeschool planning. If you like
making your own planner this is the board for you. I think there is
something here for everyone. Even planning pages for bloggers.
http://pinterest.com/
Curriculum
Planning Pages from Timberdoodle. Most pages are grade specific and
can be used with their curriculum packages. There is also a blank
planning set.
http://www.timberdoodle.com/
A
homeschool mom's blog post. I agree with all of her points.....
especially 1-5! I think I do get a high from buying books. lol
http://www.raisingarrows.net/
Monday: US Geography
My own blog post: Our State Study. We have had so much fun with this study.
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Love these US Geography games. My children and I have learned all our states and state capitals because of these games.
http://sheppardsoftware.com/
USA Coloring Pages in different variations.
http://www.coloringcastle.com/
50 states coloring pages
http://www.usa-printables.com/
State Bingo Game
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State Unit Studies
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Massive free state Notebooking file. The file says it's for grades 1-3 but I can see this being for grades 1-6
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Wednesday: Workboxes
Workbox day! This is a modified workbox approach.
http://www.meetpenny.com/2012/
This is my favorite workbox system and it has free printables
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Homeschool Share has great printables and things to put in the workboxes
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Modified Workbox. plus File Folder Games
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Most unusual modified workbox.
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Thursday: Tangrams
Tangram
Day! Tangrams are a math manipulative. To get a better understanding of
what they are and how it will improve your child's spatial awareness
this article will get you started. It has Tangram templates, activities
and literature links.
http://www.squidoo.com/
Tangram and Pattern block puzzles
http://www.abcteach.com/
Tangram activities and literature. Grandfather Tang's Story is one of my favorite math literature books.
http://www.mathwire.com/
More
Tangram template and puzzles in PDF form with choice of black and white
or color. Nice option when you're low on one of your ink cartridges.
http://ideas.gstboces.org/
I love this Tangram bag and Tangram card set on a ring this mom made. Keeps everything in one place.
http://www.jonahlisadyer.com/
Teacher blog post on Tangram activities and Tangram ART. Great idea.
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DIY Fabric Tangram set plus bag. Great for travel and different texture for sensory sensitive children.
http://www.sewhomegrown.com/
Random Posts
High School Credit Planner
http://fivejs.com/
Do
you love the Little House on the Prairie books? Have you read "Farmer
Boy" about Almanzo Wilder's (Laura's husband) boyhood? This family has
taken a field trip to visit the old homestead. A wonderful post and it
makes me wish I could go to Malone, NY. Beautiful pictures and
references to the book.
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Write a letter to a Disney character and get a postcard in return. Neat idea to practice letter writing.
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Sharing this because it's an awesome blog post for a "homeschool" room. Very organized small space.
http://mysmallpotatoes.com/
Free Canada Notebooking Pages from Currclick
http://www.currclick.com/
Handwriting sheets, worksheets and copywork. They have collected some great links for handwriting. ALL FREE!
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Free
Place Value Poke Game. My kids love these poke games and they come in
all kinds of math concepts and phonics too! Get your freebie and check
the other poke games out (Not free but a good value). Just a note from
experience: print these out on cardstock otherwise the answer will show
through to the other side.
http://www.currclick.com/
Fact
Family Triangle Printable. A fun dice review for addition and
subtraction. Print on cardstock and laminate for a fun, reuseable math
resource.
http://thisreadingmama.com/
Monday: Planners
Free 2012-2013 school year calendar. Landscape and portrait format
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Always a winner: Donna Young's planning sets
http://donnayoung.org/forms/
For FIAR users: Five in a Row planning sheet
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Not a planner but an article on the different ways you can schedule your school year.
http://www.hsclassroom.net/
Customizable weekly student planner. This one is the one I use to keep my kids on track and on task.
http://fivejs.com/
Printable
school year calendar that you color in. Use different colors for weeks
off, holidays, birthdays, school weeks, doctor appointments and more.
http://fivejs.com/
Neat self-made planner. Great for those of us who write our own curriculum.
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Tuesday: Basic Notebooking
Notebooking Day! You can't mention notebooking without mentioning Jimmie. She is one of the best bloggers on this method.
http://notebookingfairy.com/
Article on Notebooking. Great for beginners.
http://notebookingpages.com/
Has lots of free notebooking pages by homeschooling moms
http://www.hslaunch.com/
How to make your own notebooking pages
http://www.squidoo.com/
Don't forget to check out my "Notebooking" pinterest board. It has LOTS of links and free notebooking pages.
http://pinterest.com/
Wednesday: Toddlers and homeschooling
Toddlers and Homeschooling: A helpful article on what to do about Toddlers when you're homeschooling
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Quiet Time Bins.
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Busy bags are another great idea. The idea is that these only come out when it's "school time" to keep them special.
http://totschool.shannons.org/
Quiet books: another cute idea I see floating around on pinterest. I may make one for my toddler as a Christmas present.
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Another great article on Toddlers and Homeschooling. Keeping a workboxes for little ones.
http://creeksidelearning.com/
Thursday: Money (Math)
Money
Math Day~ Print your own play money. I like the realistic looking (and
sized) play money rather than the tiny bills. I laminate them for
durability. I had problems printing the $20 bill though.
http://www.printplaymoney.net/
Print out a coin money dice for your own homemade money game.
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Online Money games
http://www.math-play.com/
Coin War. Neat fast paced game
https://docs.google.com/file/
Cha-Ching money game. Kind of like Race to a dollar
https://docs.google.com/file/
Money fractions foldable
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Money match up game. Can also be used for a memory game. I suggest printing on cardstock and laminating.
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Great online money games on this site
http://sheppardsoftware.com/
Monday= Book Reports
Lots of great printable book report pages
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More Book Report forms by Grade level
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Article
about alternatives to Book Reports for elementary aged students.
Especially great for kids who are reluctant writers or have problems
with their fine motor skills.
http://suite101.com/article/
More creative book report formats
http://suite101.com/article/
Cereal Box Book Report. How fun is that?
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More Book Report Forms. A little more creative than your regular forms.
http://donnayoung.org/english/
More Forms. They're pretty plain jane but that can be great for a kid who gets easily distracted by a busy page.
http://voices.yahoo.com/
Tuesday= Nature Study
Nature Study Day! Most of these pins are from Pinterest. Isn't Pintrest just awesome!
Wildflower Coloring Pages.
http://www.fs.fed.us/
This
site has great blog posts about nature study with your kids but this
page that I'm posting are notebooking pages. Some are generic nature
study pages and some are a specific theme. Great freebies.
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Huge list of Nature Themed Children's Books
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Audubon Society: Just for Kids website
http://web4.audubon.org/
Your A-to-Z Guide to Summer Backyard Nature Fun
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Birding in Mississippi. For members in my home state.
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Nature Study for Children. Great article on Squidoo with lots of useful links.
http://www.squidoo.com/
Don't forget to check out my "Nature Study" Pinterest board.
http://pinterest.com/
Wednesday= Homeschool Room
Homeschool Room Day! Lots of great ideas for organizing or decorating your homeschool room or area.
This blog post has lots of great links to other homeschool bloggers and their rooms posts. Love their ideas!
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A
Tale of Two Homeschool Rooms. I love the transition she made and it's
so true. The first year always seems to copy the public school classroom
model and then you loosen up and do what really works for your family
and her room reflects that.
http://www.notconsumed.com/
Sort
of a homeschool room. This lady has students that come to her home and
she teaches them. I love her room(s) and organization.
http://mysmallpotatoes.com/
Not a homeschool room but I really like the set up with a bonus sewing room. I'm a little jealous. Can you tell?
http://thepleatedpoppy.com/
Not
a room design but a simple craft for pocket organizers. Now you don't
have to but that expensive set from a teacher supply store.
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Math manipulative organization plus free printable labels.
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But I like these labels more.
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I love this idea for little supplies that you need but don't really have a place for in your homeschool area.
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I also have a Pinterest board for "School Room" ideas. More ideas there for your homeschool room.
http://pinterest.com/
Thursday= Life Skills for Kids
Life
Skills for Kids Day! This site has a listing of what kids should be
able to do around the house and for themselves for the ages of 2-18.
Great list and it's printable.
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List of things all kids should learn before they're teenagers.
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Easy Table Setting Tips for Kids
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Life skills list with printables. Great ideas like how to use a phone book and phone skills.
http://fivejs.com/
Teaching kids about grocery shopping and sales flyers
http://fivejs.com/
First Aid Skills for Kids.
http://fivejs.com/
Teach
kids to sew with 100 easy projects. Great tutorials with pictures. Some
come with PDF files that can be printed out. Would make a great sewing
curriculum.
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Posted by other members
free bible curriculum for age 3 to kindergarten
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free bible curriculum for 1st to 6th grade
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not sure if it's always free or just right now.
http://www.currclick.com/
saw this on another homeschool page and wanted to share. these are benchmarks for middle school to senior.
http://www.knowhow2go.org/
benchmarks for K to 5th grade.
http://www.greatschools.org/
just
in case some on here are not part of a homeschool group, this site has
hs id cards. print your own for free or have them print a card for you
for $6.95. good for those times when you need a teacher discount.
joanns. michaels. hancocks.
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http://www.madehow.com/
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