Thursday, May 31, 2012

Homeschool: What we're reading this week!

It is our last week of official 'school'! Meaning it is our last wee of workbooks, essay writing, and such! We still continue to read, journal, learn and experiment throughout the summer!
Here is what we're reading this week!


This week's readings are about world war II, the soviet union, and vietnam. Brought on a lot of conversations about the current war, what's happening in Syria, and communism! With my 9 year old! lol







This book on Biology is great! Full of colorful illustrations, it gives explanations on life science that is scientific, yet easy for kids to understand. Covers the following:

  • Living creatures / classification
  • cells
  • photosynthesis
  • parts of a plant
  • how a plant grows
  • protists
  • the butterfly life cycle
  • the frog life cycle
  • ecosystems
  • air and water cycles
  • the food cycle
All in one awesome book!

I LOVE DK books and this one is no exception! Water explains everything (!) about water from the basic molecular structure, to why the sea is blue, how water drives the weather, how a river flows to the coast, and much more! Full of great pictures and illustrations that make the text easier to understand, the book also has awesome poster sized pages that my son really liked!



This book about bullying is a good read for all kids - especially boys! My son attended kindergarten for a few weeks years ago and was bullied and I always love finding books like this that help kids stand up for themselves, and not become bullies themselves!





What could be better than classic Aesop fables? I really enjoy this book because after each fable, it has a lesson, a 'moral of the story'! The fables are short and not made into dummy english like so many children's books are nowadays. The book also features amazing illustrations that I myself love to look at! I think this one is a must for every parent who loves classic literature!

Giveaway: Creative Swirls Necklace!

New Giveaway! Goes live may 31st at 12:01am

Debbie Jean's has teamed up with To Sew With Love and other great bloggers to bring you this giveaway! A chance to win a piece from a lovely handmade shop called Creative Swirls.







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This lovely piece was made from scratch form fused glass and comes with a copper chain necklace.









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Giveaways: Camp Wags and Route 249 5K Fanbration

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