We continued to work on our Ben Franklin unit study from DownLoad'nGo.
We did most of day two today, modifying it a bit to make it workable for a five year.
instead of making a trade sign for ben franklin's print shop, he made a trade sign for his "robot maker shop" that he wants to be when he grows up. I thought it fitting enough. :)
We also didn't worry about definitions too much. My lad has a rather nasty cold and it just wasn't sinking into his head regardless of how many times I read it over....does he at five really need to understand a colony or a founding father? Didn't think so. :)
DID discover a problem. They asked us to put an 'x' on the world map for where philadelphia was...but the link they sent was for a small part of the US, but the world map was in a much different scale so we just couldn't figure this morning. This is something I would like changed with this particular exercise.
This afternoon we're going to London to be part of a new homeschool group. We're making and decorating shoeboxes for Christmas. :)
What we Learned today - November 16
Well...we learned that the lad's bunny Peek-a-Mommy is a good first time mommy. She had seven kits in a nicely made nest. :) Peek-a-mommy is a vienna marked New Zealand bunny and as such obviously isn't a purebred. But she's a good bunny for the lad. :)
We started to work on our Ben Franklin unit study from DownLoad'nGo. I honestly didn't think we'd enjoy reviewing this study, but to our surprise we did! The lad practiced writing, colouring, drawing. He learned that sometimes different webpages will give different information and its not always easy to find the correct answer. He practiced listening closely to videos to get answers. Not always so easy to do, but a necessary skill. We had fun with writing out the word draw. He got it right the first time, and then the next two times wrote out dram, and so the third time he asked for (and received) help in getting the "w" right. He's a boy who worries about having the right answers, so it's better to have fun with mistakes and keep the learning going rather than correct over something that is a child learning writing skill set.
We learned the grey squirrel was imported by Ben to England where they proceeded to give the native red squirrel a run for the money. (not a good thing that) and he even wrote a poem about a squirrel. :)
We headed off in the afternoon to go to gym time with the homeschool group HOPE from Stratford. We got there a bit late but the lad had fun.
We got back home with a tired lad who ended up taking a half hour nap while watching Corner Gas and still went to bed easily at 8 p.m. I really wish we could fight off this cold.
We started to work on our Ben Franklin unit study from DownLoad'nGo. I honestly didn't think we'd enjoy reviewing this study, but to our surprise we did! The lad practiced writing, colouring, drawing. He learned that sometimes different webpages will give different information and its not always easy to find the correct answer. He practiced listening closely to videos to get answers. Not always so easy to do, but a necessary skill. We had fun with writing out the word draw. He got it right the first time, and then the next two times wrote out dram, and so the third time he asked for (and received) help in getting the "w" right. He's a boy who worries about having the right answers, so it's better to have fun with mistakes and keep the learning going rather than correct over something that is a child learning writing skill set.
We learned the grey squirrel was imported by Ben to England where they proceeded to give the native red squirrel a run for the money. (not a good thing that) and he even wrote a poem about a squirrel. :)
We headed off in the afternoon to go to gym time with the homeschool group HOPE from Stratford. We got there a bit late but the lad had fun.
We got back home with a tired lad who ended up taking a half hour nap while watching Corner Gas and still went to bed easily at 8 p.m. I really wish we could fight off this cold.
TOS sales and a freebie
The chill in the air is growing more intense, but the deals in the Schoolhouse store are just heating up! Get ready for some exciting sales as the holidays draw near. .
On Monday, November 15, the price for a one-year U.S. or Canadian print subscription to
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is $10.
On Tuesday, November 16, the price goes to $12.
On Wednesday, November 17, the price is $14.
Each day they will add $2 until Saturday and Sunday, when the price is $20. At midnight PST on Sunday, November 21, the price goes back to its regular level.
Plus, every 12th customer to purchase a subscription gets a tote bag.
Every 14th customer to purchase a subscription gets a copy of the E-Book: The 2010-2011 Schoolhouse Planner.
Every 16th customer to purchase a subscription gets a $25 gift card to the Totally TOS category in the Schoolhouse Store.
This excludes Molly Green and Download N Go.
As an added bonus, the highest ticket of the day on Monday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 17, will win a $200 gift card to the Schoolhouse Store. This can be used for any company in the Store, except Download N Go.
So, put 2 and 2 together and shop early! The earlier you grab your one-year new or renewing
subscription, the better the price you'll pay. Plus, you could receive one of the bonus gifts.
Or, you might be the highest ticket of the day!
If you are eligible for a bonus gift, you will receive an email from a member of the Schoolhouse Store team.
New Homeschooler Bundles
New Homeschooler Bundles™ are on sale in the Schoolhouse Store. Designed specifically for new homeschoolers, each Bundle provides a wealth of information and encouragement. Bundles are available in six different collections for Elementary, Middle School, High School, Preschool, Special Needs and Multi-level students.
The Old Schoolhouse® is committed to serving your bundles of joy who are growing up into fine boys and girls, men and women, and with that commitment in mind, we have an announcement of our own—the arrival of six New Homeschooler Bundles™, six collections of handpicked products and resources for brand-new homeschooling parents.
The team at The Old Schoolhouse® is here to reassure you, “Yes, you CAN do it!” We know you can, and God knows you can, or He wouldn’t have called you to this course of action. Your children are gifts from God, and we are firmly convinced—by the Scriptures—that God’s very best means of educating those children is at the hands of their Godly parents. That’s you.
So, welcome aboard, beginners! We are so glad that you have joined us, and you are in for the adventure of a lifetime. Or perhaps I should say, “You’re in for a lifetime of adventure!”
We’re serious about wanting to help you get started off on the right foot, with the very best resources and tools we have to offer. We have gathered together some of the most inspirational, encouraging, and innovative resources together from a few of the outstanding vendors in the homeschool community.
Each of the New Homeschooler Bundles™ represents a value of at least $500, but we are offering them to you for only $99!
Each of the New Homeschooler Bundles™ includes the following items:
NEW 1 Year TOS Magazine Subscription Plus Current Issue
1 Year TOS Magazine Digital Subscription
Winter 2006/07
E-Book: The 2010 Schoolhouse Planner
Homeschooling with Heart Tote Bag - Publisher's Choice
Each of the New Homeschooler Bundles™ also includes several age-specific, educational, and inspirational E-books to assist you in your homeschool journey.
Select the Bundle that will best meet your needs (or select two or three Bundles of joy), and get busy! Scoop up these Bundles and begin to enjoy the fruit of others’ labor, others who have “been there and done that” and want to encourage you with their insights and wisdom, individuals whose roots have grown deep and strong.
The Digital Holiday Supplement
I got this for free. It's chock full of interesting things...recipes, crafts, stories, ALL about the holidays. Go get it, why not? IT IS FREE! With holiday inspiration, festive articles and encouragement galore.
Curiosity Files
Have you had a chance to check out The Curiosity Files yet? This creative new science series from The Old Schoolhouse® features Professor Ana Lyze. This exciting new unit study series has something for everyone, and the fun approach appeals to every learning style. New titles have recently been added to the already interesting list of topics.
I've looked these over and they sound fascinating, but they are geared for 8 years and up so I"ll wait a spell before I buy them myself but since they look good, I thought I'd post them for you to check out yourself.
The blue diamond
The blue footed booby
The dung beetle
Puffer Fish
Red Tide
Zombie Fire Ants
They also have pick two and pick three package deals.
Spring and Fall Expo MP3s
Even though our 2010 May and Fall Schoolhouse EXPOs have come and gone, you can still enjoy listening to the MP3s. Apparently a good seller for TOS, is it any wonder? With the wisdom and expertise of great speakers, and the convenience of listening at home in your pajamas, the EXPO is a wonderful source for homeschool encouragement. I enjoyed listening to these. Good encouragement as well as thought provoking at times. :)
On Monday, November 15, the price for a one-year U.S. or Canadian print subscription to
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is $10.
On Tuesday, November 16, the price goes to $12.
On Wednesday, November 17, the price is $14.
Each day they will add $2 until Saturday and Sunday, when the price is $20. At midnight PST on Sunday, November 21, the price goes back to its regular level.
Plus, every 12th customer to purchase a subscription gets a tote bag.
Every 14th customer to purchase a subscription gets a copy of the E-Book: The 2010-2011 Schoolhouse Planner.
Every 16th customer to purchase a subscription gets a $25 gift card to the Totally TOS category in the Schoolhouse Store.
This excludes Molly Green and Download N Go.
So, put 2 and 2 together and shop early! The earlier you grab your one-year new or renewing
subscription, the better the price you'll pay. Plus, you could receive one of the bonus gifts.
Or, you might be the highest ticket of the day!
If you are eligible for a bonus gift, you will receive an email from a member of the Schoolhouse Store team.
New Homeschooler Bundles
New Homeschooler Bundles™ are on sale in the Schoolhouse Store. Designed specifically for new homeschoolers, each Bundle provides a wealth of information and encouragement. Bundles are available in six different collections for Elementary, Middle School, High School, Preschool, Special Needs and Multi-level students.
The Old Schoolhouse® is committed to serving your bundles of joy who are growing up into fine boys and girls, men and women, and with that commitment in mind, we have an announcement of our own—the arrival of six New Homeschooler Bundles™, six collections of handpicked products and resources for brand-new homeschooling parents.
The team at The Old Schoolhouse® is here to reassure you, “Yes, you CAN do it!” We know you can, and God knows you can, or He wouldn’t have called you to this course of action. Your children are gifts from God, and we are firmly convinced—by the Scriptures—that God’s very best means of educating those children is at the hands of their Godly parents. That’s you.
So, welcome aboard, beginners! We are so glad that you have joined us, and you are in for the adventure of a lifetime. Or perhaps I should say, “You’re in for a lifetime of adventure!”
We’re serious about wanting to help you get started off on the right foot, with the very best resources and tools we have to offer. We have gathered together some of the most inspirational, encouraging, and innovative resources together from a few of the outstanding vendors in the homeschool community.
Each of the New Homeschooler Bundles™ represents a value of at least $500, but we are offering them to you for only $99!
Each of the New Homeschooler Bundles™ includes the following items:
NEW 1 Year TOS Magazine Subscription Plus Current Issue
1 Year TOS Magazine Digital Subscription
Winter 2006/07
E-Book: The 2010 Schoolhouse Planner
Homeschooling with Heart Tote Bag - Publisher's Choice
Each of the New Homeschooler Bundles™ also includes several age-specific, educational, and inspirational E-books to assist you in your homeschool journey.
The Digital Holiday Supplement
I got this for free. It's chock full of interesting things...recipes, crafts, stories, ALL about the holidays. Go get it, why not? IT IS FREE! With holiday inspiration, festive articles and encouragement galore.
Curiosity Files
Have you had a chance to check out The Curiosity Files yet? This creative new science series from The Old Schoolhouse® features Professor Ana Lyze. This exciting new unit study series has something for everyone, and the fun approach appeals to every learning style. New titles have recently been added to the already interesting list of topics.
I've looked these over and they sound fascinating, but they are geared for 8 years and up so I"ll wait a spell before I buy them myself but since they look good, I thought I'd post them for you to check out yourself.
The blue diamond
The blue footed booby
The dung beetle
Puffer Fish
Red Tide
Zombie Fire Ants
They also have pick two and pick three package deals.
Even though our 2010 May and Fall Schoolhouse EXPOs have come and gone, you can still enjoy listening to the MP3s. Apparently a good seller for TOS, is it any wonder? With the wisdom and expertise of great speakers, and the convenience of listening at home in your pajamas, the EXPO is a wonderful source for homeschool encouragement. I enjoyed listening to these. Good encouragement as well as thought provoking at times. :)
Library Books to Return - November 17
Fox walked alone
what an excellent book. The lad enjoyed this one so much he almost has it completely memorized. it's a noah's ark story.
Scaredy Squirrel
This book was just a fun read about a very silly squirrel. Generated questions of "why does he wash his hands?" "why is he scared so that?"
There's a cow under my bed!
Another silly book that had the boy looking serious and sucking his thumb. Not a lot of comments made, but lots of intense listening.
A Pioneer Thanksgiving.
I got this book out for the craft and game ideas, never did get around to it as it's been a busy three weeks, complete with a cold. Some good stuff in it though, also read one story to the lad which kept him curious and interested.
Wake Up Henry Rooster!
Another just fun read. An easy to read story about a fun loving rooster, inspired lots of crowing by the lad at night when we read it.
Miko, It was me, Mom!
a good read, entertaining. Inspired questions. Talked about burglars, and why some things are bad and other things are right.
Nobody's Nosier than a cat
We have had this book out so many times. A favourite of my cat-loving lad. it's a fun read, you get to watch a cat chase a mouse throughout the book. The lad has it 90% memorized and KNOWS when I miss a page.
A dog for a friend
Requested twice to read by the lad, this book is a quieter book with a surprise in it. Caused a "huh?" from the lad. It's a longer read so not one I chose as a bed time story, more of a day time story book which is when I chose to read it.
Clara and the bossy
The lad surprised me with this one, he chose it several times to read as a night time story. it's a good read about friendships and being yourself.
Camels Always Do.
This is a true stories about camels in Canada. I found it quite interesting, the lad less so. "I don't like camels Mommy" he told me with all seriousness.
Spark the firefighter
Would YOU think of a dragon being a firefighter? I wouldn't. Read the book to find out why. :)
Two Dogs Swimming
This is a make me smile book. Caused the lad to pose questions as well. It's a decent read about two best friend dogs with one small problem.
what an excellent book. The lad enjoyed this one so much he almost has it completely memorized. it's a noah's ark story.
Scaredy Squirrel
There's a cow under my bed!
A Pioneer Thanksgiving.
Wake Up Henry Rooster!
Miko, It was me, Mom!
Nobody's Nosier than a cat
A dog for a friend
Clara and the bossy
Camels Always Do.
Spark the firefighter
Two Dogs Swimming
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