In this episode the moms announce the Pandia Press Giveaway winner, chat about The Amazing Race, and incorporating art into homeschooling.
Links in this episode:
Passport Templates for the Amazing Race
Our Facebook group: Homeschooling With the Amazing Race
Country Report for Amazing Race is ready for review! To get your copy: Tell your friends about Savvy Homeschool Moms on Twitter, Facebook and/or real life, and then email me about it at tina(at)savvyhomeschoolmoms.com (The first 20 people)
The moms talk about Homeschooling with the Amazing Race in episode 19
Meal Planning Boot Camp for Plan to Eat
Games mentioned: Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Risk, Totally Tut, DungeonQuest, Busytown, Clue, Pathfinder
Please post your family board game recommendations in the comments! (Especially ones that even grownups can enjoy, with their kids.)
Books in this Episode:
The Measly Middle Ages by Terry Deary from the Horrible Histories series
The Fairy’s Return and Other Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine (author of Ella Enchanted)
US Army Helicopters by Carrie A. Braulick
Battlefield Support by Geoff Cornish
Fighter Planes by Jeffery Zuehlke
Rattlesnakes by Joanne Mattern
Fill It Up by Gail Gibbons
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Naunerle Farr into a comic book format
Orange Trees of Versailles by Annie Pietri
Magyk by Angie Sage
Guardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky
The Man in the Iron Mask by Naunerle Farr
Dingoes at Dinnertime and Buffaloes Before Breakfast by Mary Pope Osborne
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Clay by Colby Rodowsky
The Cay by Theodore Taylor
Links in this Episode:
Free-Loan Teaching Resources from NGA — NOTE: This page has been taken down and I’ve linked to the archived page…I’ve since touched base with the Affiliate Loan Coordinator at the NGA, Lily Abt, and she gave me this info:
Now educators can browse teaching packets here:
https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers/teaching-resources.htmlBrowse videos here:
https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers/loan-video.htmlAnd borrow any print materials for their use using this form:
https://www.nga.gov/education/learningresources/create-account.htmlSome other great resources for materials can be found here:
https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers.html
Please note: I kept talking about how you can check out “CDs” when I meant “DVDs”, doh! –Tina
http://littlebentcreekfarm.blogspot.com/
Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement
Why Arts Education is Crucial, and Who’s Doing it Best
The Benefits of Art in High School
Journals that have space for drawing
Draw Write Now: My Drawing and Handwriting Book
3 Ways to Incorporate Art into your Homeschool Curriculum
Art activity Books by MaryAnn Kohl:
Discovering Great Artists
Great American Artists for Kids
Science Arts: Discovering Science through Art Experiences
Math Arts: Exploring Math Through Art for 3 to 6 year olds
Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids
List of creative narration ideas on SimplyCharlotteMason.com
This episode is sponsored by Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more at www.movingbeyondthepage.com.
