Our Curriculum: H is for History

So we decided this year to do Early American History since we will be relocating to Maryland just after the new year, there are so many great historical sites on the east coast.  I wanted to be able to take full advantage of being out east, we aren’t sure how long we will be there. 

I discovered this great Charlotte Mason based History program that I’m really excited about starting.  It’s called Beautiful Feet Books, and though they do not have a lot of choices for Elementary, they have what looks like great programs for Middle and High School.

They did, of course, have an Elementary program for Early US History. My oldest is 7.  We don’t start our new school year until January.

Last year we used Pandia Press Ancient History I and loved it; we plan to return to their program when we start Medieval History in 1-2 years. They also have Early and Modern History curriculums and follow the Story of the World text for their level 1 programs. 

Some other supplements we will be using:

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Historical Field Trips:
5 Places to visit on the East Coast

What are you using for history/social studies?

App Review: Eggy Numbers to 100 for Ipad by Reading Eggs

We are big fans of Reading Eggs apps in this house.  I have reviewed a few, and we own several.  So I was very excited to be able to preview and review Eggy Numbers to 100 for IPad for it’s launch on Monday, November 25th.

‘Eggy Numbers to 100’ on iPad, teaches children aged 6-8 additional skills in counting, addition, multiples and estimation, for success in mathematics.

Featuring 6 highly motivational interactive games that progress through 2-3 difficulty levels, children can use the ‘tap’ and ‘touch and drag’ functions to arrange numbers,match number dots to dots and write numbers answers – keeping kids engaged and motivated to learn essential mathematic skills..

The app features colorful visuals, catchy music, fun sound effects, and exciting 15 Mashies characters to unlock and earn.

My 7yo son used this program, and he really enjoyed it.  There are several math games to choose from, they vary in skill and level. 

Space bugs was the only game he wasn’t able to do at this point, we have not really covered multiples yet.  The games could very well work for some children under age 6, as well…depending on their level.  For instance Dot2Dot -

or Gridlock -

Also Balloons, these three programs are mostly counting/number order recognition.  Other games include skills of factors, estimating, finding the difference,  Games become more difficult as you continue them. 

The app is a great way to practice math skills in a fun way!  My son enjoyed receiving the prizes as well (eggs that you hatch to find funny animals inside).

It costs only $2.99 and can be bought on iTunes.

Disclaimer:  I received this app for FREE in order to use the product and post an honest review. 

Poppins Book Nook with Giveaway

Our book this month:

Activities we did:

Animal Babies Matching Puzzle

We have a set of animal moms and babies…..the kids love matching them together!  We got our set from Oriental Trading some time ago.  They have animal toobs of adults and babies that you can buy separately from amazon.

Sort the animals by habitat….do they live on a farm, in the zoo, etc…

Printable:

You can find these HERE

Lots of other fun Baby Animal activities are on my Pinterest page. 

For a field trip, we went to the pet store and played with the puppies!  (WARNING:  so hard to go and not bring one home)

It’s also a great time to talk about HUMAN Babies – you could wash baby dolls, feed them bottles, change their diapers, etc…  Great activities/lesson to prepare for a new baby in the home!

Check out these other great blogs and what they did this month for ANIMALS:

Enchanted Homeschooling Mom - 3 Dinosaurs - Monsters Ed - Chestnut Grove Academy - Growing in God's Grace - Royal Little Lambs - Life with Moore Babies -Teach Beside Me - The Usual Mayhem - Fantastic Fun and Learning - Kathys Cluttered Mind - Toddler Approved - Growing Book by Book - Adventures in Mommydom - Edventures with Kids - Learning & Growing the Piwi way - A Gluten Free Journey - Preschool Powol Packets - To The Moon and Back - Our Craft ~N~ Things - Fresh Farm Adventures - Are We There Yet? - Afterschool for Smarty Pants

Got some great animal activities?  Link up below… (then check out the giveaway below that!)

GIVEAWAY!!  We just got this book for my son for his 3rd birthday – he LOVES animals!  It’s a great book!  Enter on the Rafflecopter form below and GOOD LUCK!!

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More Baby Animal Books: