Janet Halfmann’s Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story is a powerful slave story. I was not familiar at all with Robert Smalls but now that I’ve read this book - I am SURE to recommend it to others studying slavery or just interested in reading about the Civil War/Slavery, etc. Duane Smith’s illustrations are marvelous - they give you a rugged feel for the times. The powerful picture book tells an amazing story - I would read this to students WAY up even into middle school - it will be long-remembered.

Becky, a homeschool mom and part time Youth Services Librarian can be found In the Pages or with her kids at And Chloe Makes Six.

One of my main goals as a parent & a homeschooler is to make sure my children realize there is life outside these United States. As a missionary kid, I’ve had the privilege of living in several different countries. The world is BIG with lots of needs we can meet and with lots of things from which we must learn.

Photo by wwworks

You can help your children foster a global perspective & teach social studies at the same time:

• This site is a great place to start.
• Choose an area of the world (for us it was Africa). Read the selection about the country & pray per the suggestions (if you’re inclined).
• Print each country’s flag (Awesome flag site) & have your student color it. Cut them out & hang them up. Clothespins & a string work great.
• Find the country on a world map
• Talk about the people, the language, the capital, etc. See where the discussion takes you.

Great tools! And Free too!

For more posts like this and other stuff about Amy, check out her blog at withpurpose.com.

I found a wonderful website with amazing 360 degree panoramic views from all over the world. You must go check it out. Check these out-

Great Wall of China

The Colosseum

The Apollo Missions

Mt. St. Helens

Seven Wonders of the World

Arounder -index of panoramas

Enjoy!

I found a wonderful site with free virtual field trips!

Here is the list of all the topics-

If you need me, I’ll be playing on this site for the rest of the day! The boys can play learn tomorrow!

The Adventure of Raising Boys

Honesty: Secret to Homeschool & Parenting Success

Resources for Colonial America learning

Daily Spanish lessons in free 15-minute podcasts

Feel free to send your links in to the sites you enjoy!

Blessings, Allison