Lenten Tree and Activities Book by Miiko Gibson (PDF ebook) - Lent, which begins today, Ash Wednesday (February 25th, 2009) is the 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter (which falls on April 12th in 2009). For many families, Easter just happens. Don’t let that occur this year. Have a meaningful Lent by doing a special activity each day of Lent. Then fill in the fruit on the Lenten Tree Chart and countdown to Easter.
UPDATE: Although our link to this resource has expired, you can still get a free copy directly from the author’s website at: MiikoGibson.com It is the second resource on the page. If you like this, be sure to get a copy of Miiko’s Easter Week Devotionals for the Family.
Mouth Experiments! (PDF ebook) – Ewww! Science experiments — in your own mouth? Yep! In this great little ebook you’ll not only have loads of fun, but you’ll also pick up some biology and chemistry savvy as well. Included are activities/experiments such as:
Making a Tongue Map
Rock Breath
Stuffy Smellers
Hot and Cold Tastes
Disappearing Gum
Fireworks in your Mouth… and much more!
Great fun – and educational too!
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Incredible Bubbles! (PDF ebook) – In this little collection of bubble experiments and activities you’ll learn how to make the BEST bubble-making solution ever… how to make Giant Man-Eating Bubbles, Bubble Paintings, and more fun stuff.
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SLIMY EXPERIMENTS! (PDF ebook) – How to make your own slimy, fun “science toys”, including recipes for Guck, Goop & Oobleck. Great fun & fascinating chemistry “lessons” too! Enjoy!
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ROCKETS & FLYING MACHINES! (PDF ebook) – Straight from NASA, here are some great flying contraptions you can make at home – and learn the principles of flight while you’re at it! Young experimenters will learn how to create a matchstick rocket, wooden helicopter, flying tube, finger boomerangs, hot air balloons, a rocket car, and a straw rocket.
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Creatively Simple – How to Make Butter in the Blender, by Penny Raine (PDF ebook) – Learning to make butter is something everyone should do at least once… and can be a wonderful learning activity as well as a tasty treat for young children. Yum! This simple ebook by Penny Raine can teach you how using items you probably already have in your kitchen. There are very detailed instructions and lots of pictures. Check it out!
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Harriet Tubman & the Railway to Freedom (MP3 audio) – Today’s resource is this classic old time radio dramatization of the story of Harriet Tubman and her work with the “underground railroad” during slave years. This excellent half hour audio program was originally broadcast on the radio series “Destination Freedom” way back on July 4, 1948. (Note: The sound quality on this program is quite good, but still not as clear as modern broadcasts.)
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A Chinese Wonder Book by Norman Hinsdale Pitman, Illustrated by Li Chu-T’ang, Edited by Maggie Hogan (PDF ebook) – This new ebook edition of this fascinating collection of Chinese stories and legends from Bright Ideas Press is a great literature-based introduction to the rich history and culture of China.
The Chinese Wonder Book and Read-Alone Guide are part of a brand new curriculum called “Illuminations” – a multi-grade, easy-to-use curriculum designed for use with “The Mystery of History” series. It takes into account learning styles and includes Language Arts, worldview, fine arts, and much more! Check it out!
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Transcripts 9-1-1 (MP3 Audio) – Join Malia Russell of Homemaking 911 in an audio workshop that explains the basics of preparing your Home Educated High-Schooler’s Transcript. This brief 11-minute workshop will explain:
1. The Purpose of a transcript, even if your Senior is not currently college-bound
2. How to create a Professional looking transcript
3. How to let your scholar’s Personality shine in a college admission packet
4. Best practices for Personal References
5. Answering the Questions of College Admission Counselors before they are even asked!
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“Abraham Lincoln” (MP3 Audios) – Since today is the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (he was born just up the road from where we live, in a small log cabin on a hill in what was then the Kentucky wilderness), here are two great audio resources for you today:
First is Lincoln’s “Farewell Speech”, given in Springfield, IL before he left Illinois for his inauguration as President in Washington DC. This fine performance by Raymond Massey runs about 5 minutes.
Next is a great hour long radio dramatization about Lincoln’s presidency and the Civil War, originally broadcast on the Mercury Theater of the Air, way back in 1938. This is one of the best audio dramas about Lincoln from the golden age of old time radio, and is great “living history” that will especially be enjoyed by students who know something of Lincoln’s life. Enjoy!
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