Posts by JulieGilbert
Card Games as Education
By JulieGilbert on November 19, 2008
Do your kids love playing card games? Ever thought about making your own?
My children love playing card games – and it is a great way to sneak in some homeschooling!
Make your own cards using an old pack of cards – just stick new pictures {read more}
By JulieGilbert on November 19, 2008
The Journalists of Tomorrow!
By JulieGilbert on November 12, 2008
A great way to get your kids writing is to make use of your daily newspaper.
Here’s How to do it;
Cut out some headlines and stick them at the top of blank (or lined) sheets of paper. Keep an eye out for really funny headlines that you think the {read more}
By JulieGilbert on November 12, 2008
Learning with Visual Mnemonics
By JulieGilbert on October 22, 2008
Visual Mnemonics are a great way to remember information (especially for visual learners) – and fun enough for even the little ones.
A Visual Mnemonic is a memory system that uses pictures to help you recall information. Here are some to try on {read more}
By JulieGilbert on October 22, 2008
Halloween Picture Book Ideas for Children
By JulieGilbert on October 6, 2008
Looking for some children’s book ideas for Halloween? Here is a top ten of picture books for you and your little ones to enjoy.
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything: La viejecita que no le tenia miedo a nada
by Linda Williams
Winnie {read more}
By JulieGilbert on October 6, 2008
Creative Crafts – Make a Stick Doll
By JulieGilbert on October 6, 2008
Been on a homeschooling nature walk? Brought a few sticks home?
Why not make a stick doll?
A stick doll is easy to make with great results even for little ones. You will need:
2 sticks – one with a Y shape and one straight(ish!).
Some yarn – {read more}
By JulieGilbert on October 6, 2008
Make an Animation!
By JulieGilbert on October 4, 2008
Have you ever wondered how to make an animation? We have made several animations as part of our homeschooling. It is very easy, and doesn’t need lots of expensive equipment – just a digital camera.
Set up the camera pointing at your background {read more}
By JulieGilbert on October 4, 2008
Homeschool Needlefelting
By JulieGilbert on September 24, 2008
Needlefelting is a great way to incorporate crafts into your homeschooling studies. It is easy to do and the results are surprisingly good.
If you are studying a project over a period of time, then needlefelting a fleece blanket on the subject of your {read more}
By JulieGilbert on September 24, 2008
Travel the World Without Leaving Home!
By JulieGilbert on September 23, 2008
Sometimes the most simple things can ignite amazing learning opportunities. A great geography ‘spark’ is to make a picture of your children next to a famous landmark, or in an exotic location.
The picture can be made simply by cutting up {read more}
By JulieGilbert on September 23, 2008
The Rhythms of the Seasons
By JulieGilbert on September 18, 2008
Keeping in touch with the change in seasons can be difficult in a busy homeschooling life! One way your family can stay connected to the seasons is by decorating a family tree.
Photo by Clearlyambiguous
Find a stick or twig in the shape of a tree. We {read more}
By JulieGilbert on September 18, 2008
Homeschool Harmony: THINK Before Speaking
By JulieGilbert on September 13, 2008
Photo by Mandj98
A ‘THINK before you speak’ bracelet can really help promote some harmony between bickering siblings.
The brain-child of Shell from Eclectic Eccentricities, the bracelet is designed to make your children stop & think {read more}
By JulieGilbert on September 13, 2008
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