“Hello friends! How is everything?” Spanish is a wonderful language that many people around the world speak. The United States has a very large number of Spanish-speaking people, but Mexico by far has the most! Let’s learn some things about the United States’ neighbor: MEXICO!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Everything Spanish: A Spanish Theme page from Enchanted Learning.
Elementary Homeschooling Students Mexico for Kids: “Official site from Mexican government to learn about the land, people, and culture of Mexico. Includes history, government, news, and games.”
Middle School Homeschooling Students Time for Kids — Mexico: “A virtual journey with photo timeline, currency converter, interactive quiz, audio language guides, and ways to interact with kids in Mexico.”
High School Homeschooling Students Global Tribe - Mexico: Journey into the heart and history of Mexico, get stats about the country, view a slideshow of pictures, and more.
“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.” -Psalm 108:2-4
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I bet you can guess by now that I just said “Hello my friends! How are you?” to you in a language other than English. Do you have any idea what language it is? Why French of course! France is a beautiful country with many fun things to learn about! Ooo, la, la!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Everything French: A French Theme page from Enchanted Learning.
Elementary Homeschooling Students French Vacation: This site has photographs of Italy from a family’s vacation to Europe with a brief commentary of the places visited.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Paris Panoramas: Virtual reality movies of famous museums, buildings, and locations in Paris.
Embassy of France: Just for Kids - learn about French art, economy, culture, history, and what it’s like to live in France!
High School Homeschooling Students Virtual Journey of France: “Take a trip through France with this site, and learn about its history and culture.”
“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.” -Proverbs 9:4-6
Do you know what I just said? I said “Hello! How are you?” in German! Do you know anything about Germany and the people? It’s a wonderful culture with many interesting things to offer! Let’s take a look!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Everything German: A German Theme page from Enchanted Learning.
Elementary Homeschooling Students German Vacation: This site has photographs of Italy from a family’s vacation to Europe with a brief commentary of the places visited.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Germany for Kids: The kids section of the information site published by the German embassy in Washington D.C. has facts on the country, history, daily life, music, food, free time and German celebrities.
High School Homeschooling Students Virtual Germany: Virtual Tours and pictures of Nuremberg Square in Germany.
“Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.” -Psalm 117:1-3
Do you know what that means? I just said, “Hello beautifuls!” in Italian! Isn’t it pretty? Do you know any other language? Have you ever left the country in which you grew up? Let’s take some time today to look at all things Italian! The food! The language! The history! It’s all so fantastico!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Italy Photo Gallery: Pictures of different locations in Italy.
Elementary Homeschooling Students Italian Vacation: This site has photographs of Italy from a family’s vacation to Europe with a brief commentary of the places visited.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Let’s Roam Italy: This site gives information on Italy and its culture. It provides information on various cities as well as a section on the Vatican and its art treasures.
High School Homeschooling Students Italy on the Grand Tour: Check out this series of exhibitions from the Getty Museum showcasing the art and culture of Italy in the 18th Century.
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” -1 Peter 3:2-5
Did you miss me all weekend? I sure missed you! Is there anybody else that you miss? Maybe your grandmother lives in another state, or your uncle is on vacation, or your mom is at work. Let’s make something for someone today to help tell that person how much you miss him/her!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students KinderCrafts: “These crafts projects are for preschoolers, and kindergartners. With adult supervision and guidance, even toddlers can make most of these simple projects.”
Elementary Homeschooling Students Crafts for Kids: “These crafts projects use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc.”
Middle School Homeschooling Students The Artful Crafter: Craft ideas for teens.
High School Homeschooling Students Teen Crafts: Projects designed especially for you!
“My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” -Psalm 84:1-3
Greetings! Ever wonder about how something works? Today we will discover how and why things work. Click around!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Energy Planet: Find information about all kinds of energy sources on this ThinkQuest site.
Elementary Homeschooling Students How Everyday Things are Made: If you’ve ever wondered how things like airplanes, candy, cars, or bottles are made, or if you’re interested in different manufacturing processes, this cool site is for you.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Gizmo Tech: Get reviews of new technology products and discuss other technical issues here.
High School Homeschooling Students How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life: Ever wonder how something worked but didn’t know whom to ask? Ask Louis A. Bloomfield, a physics professor at the University of Virginia.
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.” -Psalm 34:15
Let’s do something fun today to celebrate a fun upcoming weekend! Why don’t you take a fieldtip today? Below are some fun suggestions! Have fun today, my little Weblog readers!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Monterey Bay Aquarium: Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., catch a glimpse of real marine life via the aquariums live camera feed!
Elementary Homeschooling Students TryScience: Check out some cool science field trips!
Middle School Homeschooling Students Desert Field Trip: Take this tour to visit deserts around the world!
High School Homeschooling Students CARE - Virtual Field Trip to Ghana: Read journal entries from CARE’s travels to Ghana. Check out a picture gallery, and read about the country’s history as well!
“The priest answered them, “Go in peace. Your journey has the Lord’s approval.” -Judges 18:5-7
Sure the early bird catches the worm, but sometimes that early bird is cranky, too! Are you ever sleepy even though you just slept? I know I am very often sleepy! You can make some adjustments in your sleeping pattern to make you feel like a brand new person every time you wake up. Let’s explore the Web to find out how!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Princess Sleepyhead: “Join this young princess as she travels through the Land o’ the Wood searching for the perfect bed by learning to follow the truth and believe in herself.”
Elementary Homeschooling Students What Sleep Is and Why All Kids Need It: “When you get a good night’s sleep, it’s like giving your body a tiny vacation. Find out the scoop on sleep in this article for kids.”
Garfield’s Sheep Shot: Help Garfield get 9 hours of sleep each night. [Flash required]
Middle School Homeschooling Students How Much Sleep Do I Need?: “Teens are often given a bad rap for staying up late, oversleeping, and sleeping in class. Thanks to new studies, though, adults are beginning to understand that teens have different sleep patterns.”
High School Homeschooling Students Explore your Dream World: What happens during the third of your life you spend sleeping? This site includes information on the stages of sleep, theories on dreams and what they mean, and facts about sleep disorders.
“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.” -Psalm 3:4-6
Speaking of surfing, have you ever tried it? I haven’t! No, way!! That’s too scary for me! I sure do like to have fun in the water, though — especially in this hot weather! Let’s take a look at some fun websites all to do with one of God’s wonderful creations: good ol’ H20!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students Freddo Frog’s Pond: Includes games, puzzles, safety, environmental and swimming safety, or send email to Freddo.
Elementary Homeschooling Students Water: One of the mysteries of life. Learn all about it with Tim and Moby!
Middle School Homeschooling Students Water in The City: Learn the basics of water, how it’s supplied, and do some fun water activities.
High School Homeschooling Students Fresh Water Ecosystems: Take a look at wetlands, rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes. You can also learn about the water cycle as well as the plants and animals that call fresh water “home sweet home.”
“And God said, ‘Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.’ And it was so.” -Genesis 1:8-10
We discussed cultures from around the world yesterday, but do you realize there are different cultures in your own neighborhood? Yup! There sure are! Today, the sites I’ve chosen will teach you about cultural differences within the US. Have fun!
Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students ¿Mexifornia?: About Mexican families who recently moved to California. Shares their stories, their traditions, and their culture.
Elementary Homeschooling Students A Virtual Journey into San Francisco’s Chinatown: In the heart of a bustling metropolis, Chinatown is a distinct culture within a culture. Use your mouse to navigate Chinatown’s streets and alleys, and see how the old ways mingle with the new.
Middle School Homeschooling Students Not Everyone’s American Dream: Learn about the homeless sub-culture in the United States. Explore who the homeless are and how they get that way.
High School Homeschooling Students The New Americans: Follows the lives of immigrants from Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. Includes a brief look at how immigration served as the foundation of American society and culture, as well as an interactive timeline of immigration.
“Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.” -Psalm 28:8-10
