Today we’re going to learn about Native Americans! The Native Americans lived in America far before many of our ancestors, yet many of us know little about them. Visit some of the sites below and begin to learn some things you didn’t about some very interesting cultures.
Elementary Homeschooling Students The First Americans: A project by third graders explores the distinct Native American cultures that existed before the first European settlers landed on American shores.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Learn About Native Americans: A clickable map with information about many Indian tribes, arranged by culture group.
High School Homeschooling Students American Indian Resources: Index of academic, cultural, and historical sites.
“The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.” -Psalm 65:13
It’s very important that everyone keep up with what’s going on in the world. How do you get your news? Do you watch your local nightly news? Do you read the newspaper or online news? Do your parents keep you abreast? Below are some great news sites just for you! Take a look. Younger kids, read the news story with your parents! Older kids, pick the story you find most interesting and tell your family about it.
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschool Students Yahooligans News: Daily world, national, science, sports, and entertainment news with photo slide shows.
Elementary School Homeschool Students Yahooligans News: Daily world, national, science, sports, and entertainment news with photo slide shows.
Middle School Homeschool Students National Geographic Kids New: Weekly news from across the world with an environmental focus. Includes sections on animals and nature, history, people and places, space and science, and wacky news.
High School Homeschool Students Teen World News: An online newspaper for teens to report news from their countries, exchange opinions on everything from foreign affairs to fashion trends, and learn about teen issues around the world.
“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” -Proverbs 15:29-31
Haw are y’all doing today? We’re doing well here at the Jubilee Ranch! Today I’d like to see all you cowboys and cowgirls out there work on some Western activities! Take a look below and get crackin’! Yee-haw!!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Cowboy Craft: Have fun with this paper cowboy!
Elementary Homeschooling Students Diamond Ranch: A variety of activities including songs, games, reading and coloring. You’ll enjoy a visual ride through the museum and interact with cowboys from the Diamond R Ranch
Middle School Homeschooling Students Cowboys & Cowgirls: “One of the best darn collections of Western links on the Internet.”
High School Homeschooling Students African-American Cowboys: Learn about the more than 5,000 African-American cowboys that helped to tame the west, and see how they live today through photographs.
“But Jacob said to him, ‘My lord knows that the children are tender and that I must care for the ewes and cows that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard just one day, all the animals will die.’” -Genesis 33:12-14
I hope you’re having a WONDERFUL day! You know what would make your day even better? Why, baking, of course! Take a look at some of the fabulous recipes below and get in the kitchen with your family!
Pre-Kindergarten Students Recipes from ZOOM: Recipes for fun snacks like grapesicles, edible spiders, butterfly bites, chocolate pretzels, and ticklish tea.
Elementary Students Snacks from Kids Korner: Simple recipes for treats and snacks that you can prepare yourself!
Middle School Students Cookie Recipe.com: Features many different recipes for cookies. The site also allows you to share and request recipes.
High School Students Hershey’s Kitchen: Dessert recipes and baking tips starring Hershey’s chocolate.
“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’” -Genesis 1:28-30
How is everyone this morning? I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but it is HOT here! Phew! I decided that today we would read up on some ways to stay cool and safe in these hot summer months. So, grab a glass of water and some sunscreen and let’s cool off!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Summertime Safety Tips: Great safety tips you will want to take into consideration during the summer months.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend everyone! Can you believe July is almost over? Time flies in the beautiful months of summer!
Have you ever thought about having your own website? I was thinking about it over the weekend, and I realized that families who really enjoy all of the wonderful things the internet has to offer should all have their own website! So, my suggestion to you is to look at the sites below and begin planning a website for your family. If your family already has a website, make a plan to update it. The beauty of it is that your site can be about anything you want! You can make a site about your family’s relationship with Christ, containing pictures of your family, to help you communicate with members of your family who may be spread across the world…anything your heart desires! So get out a notepad, get creative, take a look at the sites below, and make a plan!
Pre-Kindergarten & Elementary Homeschooling Students Create Your Own Web Page: Shows how to create a web page in seven simple steps.
The Isle of HTML: Provides a game that walks through the basics of web page design.
Middle School & High School Homeschooling Students So You Want to be a Webmaster…: Offers a complete tutorial on HTML, website resources, and links to free web hosts.
WebGenies - Web Site Design for Kids: Lessons, projects and games to help children design and build web sites. Includes a detailed glossary and information on careers in web design.
Today we’re going to make stuff! It’s fun to make things at home, whether it’s food, a science project, or a craft. So, let’s get messy and have fun today!!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Lightning Bug Catcher: Catch some lightning bugs on a warm summer evening and watch them glow.
Elementary Homeschooling Students Crayon Creation: Take some old crayons, and create a work of art.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Alka Seltzer Rockets: Be sure to do this experiment outside and with adult supervision.
High School Homeschooling Students Italian Pasta: The bow-tie pasta in this meal is fun to make for your family!
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.” -Proverbs 25:20-22
Do you ever wake up and just say, “Thank you, God!” If you don’t, you should. Wake up every morning with a smile and realize it’s a gift! Today, let’s do some fun activities to celebrate the Lord!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschool Students Kidz Under Construction: Includes songs, action rhymes, coloring pages, and games for 3-8 year olds.
Elementary Homeschool Students Kids 4 Truth: Answers questions such as “Who is God?” Uses multimedia presentations.
Big Idea Fun: Includes Shockwave games, online greetings, coloring pages, puzzles, and wallpaper with Veggie Tales characters.
Middle School Homeschool Students Anointed Youth: Learn more about Jesus Christ! Includes bulletin board, members-area, and newsletter.
High School Homeschool Students Sword and Spirit: Deals with science, current events, culture, theology, pro-life issues, other religions, and ethics. Articles, presentations, humor, games, and links.
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” -Matthew 19:13-15
Are you interested in our country’s government? Do you know how it works? Everyone citizen of the US should have an understanding of the government because it is set up in a way that allows us to decide! Therefore, it is your duty to be informed. Some of the websites below will help you do just that!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschool Students Kids in the House: Government Fun and Games!
Elementary Homeschool Students Kids in the House: Learn about Congress, the federal government, and lawmaking. With downloadable lesson plans and games.
PBS Kids Democracy Project: Take a tour of government, follow the President for a day, and decide which election issues are most important to you.
Middle School Homeschool Students TeenGov: Takes you through the branches of government, exploring how each of them works.
High School Homeschool Students Ask Government: Participate in live monthly webcasts with government leaders by asking questions and offering comments about their government.
“The same law applies to the native-born and to the alien living among you.” -Exodus 12:48-50
I hope you all had a wonderful week! Now, you have the weekend to look forward to. Do you have any plans? You could take a trip to the park. You could organize a Clean-up in your town. You could play a game with your family and then have a family barbeque. You could also have a family trip to the movies. Click here to look at some of the fun movies that are out right now!
Below are some fun games you can play this weekend!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschool Students Kindergarten Games: Here are some fun games and reading activities for preschooler and Kindergarten children.
Elementary School Homeschool Students Active Indoor and Outdoor Games: Instructions for many varieties of hide and seek, evening, water, basketball and tag games.
Middle School Homeschool Students Eldrbarry’s Group Games Guide: Descriptions of active games with guidelines for playing.
High School Homeschool Students Yard Games Reloaded: Features simple explanations of different types of outdoor games.
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-26
