Who doesn't like free?

Again posted on the yahoo group Workboxes

free US history Dvd: America the story

C-SPAN's New American Presidents Timeline Poster (free): America president timeline

What going on around the USA?

Well how about reading papers from many cities in each state? Check out Newseum
This link was shared in the yahoo group Workboxes these ladies are a wealth of information!

Workbox system

I have decided to use a workbox system for my kids school days with a little adjustment. Sue Patrick came up with this idea and her information can be found on Sue Patricks Work Box System. I myself will be using this idea but will be tweeking it to fit our needs. Since I will be home schooling 3 children I will buy 3 craft carts such as these here for each child
This way on Saturday I can gather all their work for the week and place it in each bin. This will keep us organized and keep me from running in circles for each child. Then when the items in their box have been completed and they have done their best job they will be done for the day. The boys being 10 will not need much assistance and should be able to work on their own for the most part. I will have a separate bin for myself for items such as art supplies and school supplies. No need to be scrambling around the house looking for items and wasting time. One reason for us to home school is to break away from the ideas and routines of the public school systems.

Does anyone have other suggestions to make homeschooling life a little easier and less stressful?

God Bless you in today's journeys!

The Home school lounge

The Home Schooling Lounge is a amazing place! There is a ton of support and ideas on different ways to home school. The lounge is broken down into interest and curriculum that you want to use or even a a hobby your interested in. More or less its a well rounded community of moms who are there for each other.

Some resources

I have searched high and low and watched links other home schooling moms have recommended. These are some sites I plan on using this year for our boys.

Math: Home School Math.net and Visual Math Learning

Art: Famous Artist, Art Projects for Kids, Student Art and Lesson Plans

English/ language Arts: Fifth grade vocabulary list, Fifth grade Language Arts Standards, Adverbs and more lesson plans

History: American Wars, United States history, Know your States, 5th grade Social Study Standards, Student State Facts,

Science: Planets in Motion, 5th grade Science Standards, Science Vocabulary hangman

Odds and Ends: A to Z Teacher stuff, ABCTeach, Alton School District

An Old Fashion Education, Arcademic Skill Builder (can be played on your Wii!), Click Schooling, How to create your own test, Figure precentages, grading

PBS Teacher Resources, Resources for Christian teachers, School Express,

If you have more please leave them in a comment so we can continue to help one another!

In HIS Love!