Creating with Words and Art
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Some artists create lithographs or sculptures. Others create art on the printed page. We’re going to study both methods this month on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Everyday Easels will look at I and the Village by Marc Chagall and Central Park in Winter by Currier & Ives. We’ll learn about the ideas behind the works of art, the
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Sweet Music and Sweet Encouragement
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
God speaks to our hearts in so many ways. Sometimes it is through a song. Other times it is through a friend’s encouragement. We pray you might find both at SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Nancy Blue’s Beginning Violin class is in its final month. She teaches students to play “God is Faithful” to the tune of “Frere Jacque.”
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Photography and Art
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
We have new photos added to our photo gallery plus new lessons all this month with Michele Peterson’s Photography class. Join us as we explore elements of design such as line, color, pattern, and texture. And students—don’t forget to send in your photos for our gallery! Brenda Ellis’ Art Techniques class will teach us
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Building Circle Flyers and Atlases
Monday, 20 January 2014
Whether your child wants to build a circle flyer or an atlas, SchoolhouseTeachers.com has resources that will help. Ed Sobey’s January Tinkers Club challenges kids to build their own circle flyers and take a look at aerodynamics. And Tyler Hogan’s Geography unit this month looks at what binds cultures together, the common factors that members
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Don’t Miss 25 Archived Classes
Friday, 17 January 2014
Just because a course has been completed doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it on SchoolhouseTeachers.com! Look at these completed units that remain in our Teacher Lesson Archives: Asia: People and History Beginning Sewing: Historical Costumes Career Exploration Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Chemistry: All Things Matter Chemistry: Joey Hajda Classics-Based Writing Daily Math Everyday Explorers: Australia
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Kentucky, the Civil War, and More
Thursday, 16 January 2014
The home state of Jefferson Davis was also the home state of Abraham Lincoln. Join Everyday Explorers: USA as we visit Kentucky all this month. We’ll learn about these two key men from history and explore other historic sites around Kentucky, including Mammoth Cave, the National Quilt Museum, and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.
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Fun For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Beth Gorden’s Sensory Learning for Toddlers takes a nautical twist as we study O is for Octopus and P is for Pirate! Make fun crafts, enjoy pretend play, enjoy themed picture books, and make an alphabet treasure map as we Play and Learn Our ABCs. The Homegrown Preschooler team has another month of outstanding
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Equipping Students for Tomorrow
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Images are everywhere—on our computers, tablets, devices, and movie screens. They are used to promote everything from products in the grocery store to fundraising events. Your students can learn how to make customizable videos with free online computer programs with Evonne Mandella as she teaches Experience Videomaking. And they can enter the world of html
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