Activities With Children

Arts, Crafts, and Fun Things to Do and Make with your children

Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 

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June 11, 2007

Gardening For Homeschoolers

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By Mimi Rothschild
Homeschoolers, it’s time for you to get your hands dirty and garden! Gardening is a great way for homeschoolers to learn about plants, vegetables, photosynthesis and have fun during the summer. Gardening is also the perfect way to reinforce homeschooling curriculum by discussing the water cycle, the process of photosynthesis and other concepts in biology. Click the links below to start your homeschooling garden project.
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Indoor Projects for Kids: Here are some fun indoor garden projects for pre-k homeschoolers.
Elementary Homeschoolers
Terrarium Projects: Chech out these cool and creative garden projects that elementary homeschoolers will love!
Middle School Homeschoolers
Vegetable Garden: Middle School homeschoolers can build a lovely vegetable garden using this great guide.
High School Homeschoolers
Science of Gardening: High School homeschoolers are encouraged to read all about the science and art of gardening by watching the videos on this awesome website.
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June 6, 2007

The Jubilee Academy Summer Reading List and Summer Programs

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By Mimi Rothschild
What are your homeschoolers doing this summer? Going back in time? Sailing on the high seas? Hanging out with the three little pigs? Summer is the perfect time for homeschoolers to improve their readings skills and have a blast while doing it. We’ve compiled a comprehensive summer reading list for each Grace Academy grade so that your homeschoolers can improve their reading skills over the summer and have fun reading a variety of amazing stories. Encourage your homeschooler to read everyday and see their reading skills improve dramatically over the summer!
Homeschool parents should also check out our homeschool summer school program. Our summer school program helps homeschoolers grow their minds, gain credit toward a high school diploma, and surge ahead academically instead of developing lazy habits. Have a great summer!!!

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June 4, 2007

Creative Writing for Homeschoolers

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By Mimi Rothschild
One of the best ways for homeschoolers to express themselves is through writing. Writing is an important skill to have no matter how old you are or what industry your in. I encourage all of our Jubilee Academy homeschoolers to continue to write outside of homeschool. One way to have fun and improve your writing skills is to participate in the activities below.
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Bible Stories for Kids: Read this creatively written story of Noah and the flood with your pre-k homeschooler.
Elementary Homeschoolers
Picture Story: Elementary homeschool authors can write a fantastic story based on a picture.
Middle School Homeschoolers
Weekly Writing Challenge: Middle School homeschoolers can hone their writing skills and be creative each week while writing for this wacky weekly writing contest.
High School Homeschoolers
Creative Writing Contest: High School homeschoolers can compete against students all across the country. Enter a creative story or a poem!
“Sing to [...]

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