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DreamWorks Pictures’ WAR HORSE will be opening in theatres this Christmas. There is a Scholastic Teachers Guide with lesson plans and printables available for you for free.
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I’m thinking that it’s time to get Lauren a Pen Pal. It will be great for her to practice penmanship! Also she will be able to learn about other places.
I used to have pen pals all over the place. My favorites were the pen pals that I had in Japan! They always had the coolest paper, pictures, handwriting and so much more. It was such fun getting letters in the mail.
Vistaprint has a deal right now for 10 free note cards (that come with 10 white envelopes), just pay shipping and processing (starts at $4.43)! Choose from over 150 easily searchable designs or upload your own design for something even more unique.
I’m thinking this would be great to do for Lauren. I’m planning on taking a cigar box and decorating it and filling it with writing supplies for her! Anyone have a cigar box they can send me? Hmmm…need to go post to freecycle!
(If you are interested in buying a larger quantity than 10 you can get a discount up to 50% off list price!)
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We started our school year with a fun project! The whole process went on for a few weeks as we watched the life cycle of Ladybugs!
The first thing we did was order the Insect Lore Ladybug Land
It comes with a code to order the Ladybug Larvae. For us it took a bit because of the extreme heat we were having here in Texas. But when they came they were alive with all the food they need. You simply pour them into the habitat and add some water with the provided dropper.
It has a cap on the top that doubles as a magnifying glass so you can get a real good look at what is going on in there.
The girls loved checking on them daily and they grew soooo fast!
After awhile the Larvae will start moving up and attaching themselves to the side of the dome. Then they begin to transform into the Pupa stage. You can see one that is changing in the photo below.
Then pretty suddenly, there are ladybugs! I can not even tell you how excited my girls when they awoke to a ton of ladybugs!
When they had all turned into ladybugs it was time to let them go. The girls were a little sad, but I explained to them that they needed to go do their jobs and live their life’s! Then they were happy to let them go. The ladybugs hung out and played for a bit though!
Then it was time to create our Ladybug Life Cycle project! We had went shopping for the supplies while we were waiting on our Ladybug Land to arrive. We purchased everything we needed from Walmart. You can see our shopping trip since we documented it on This Moment.
Supplies we needed were:
- Elmer’s X-TREME School Glue Stick
- Elmer’s 18″x24″ Guideline® Foam Tri-Fold Display Board
- Project Popperz® Permanent Markers 4ct
- Craft Brads
- Index Cards
- Construction Paper
- Posterboard or Card Stock
- Velcro Dots
- Scissors
- Printouts
The first thing we did was use the Elmer’s X-TREME School Glue to to glue some of our printouts to poster board so that they would be more sturdy.
I really do love this product! It actually stays stuck! If you haven’t tried it yet, then you need to pick up some next time and give it a try. This is not your average glue stick.
After gluing our cutouts to the board we cut them out again for a much sturdier piece. Then we glued our life cycle phases to our wheel.
Then poke a hole through the center of both pieces as well as the display board. Using these holes attach everything together.
Then using the Project Poppers the girls titled the display board and decorated it a bit.
Next we used index cards to write down our Ladybug vocabulary words. We glued part of an envelope to the board to hold our cards.
We also had Ladybug Life Cycle sequencing cards that we attached with Velcro. This way we can take them off and the girls can practice sticking them on in the right order. They also each drew their own ladybugs with the project poppers on construction paper.
The happy girls with their finished project!
This project has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Elmer’s #xtremeschoolglue #collectivebias
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Books books and more books. Homeschooling families can never have enough books! I know a lot of families that do not homeschool that are also book junkies as well. I prefer to buy the majority of our books used if I can. Save some money and save some trees!
We started back to school yesterday and are still making lists of all the books and resources we will use this year. Needless to say I still have some shopping to do! Thankfully with today’s Juice in the City Deal I can save some money! The deal is $10 for $20 worth of educational games, books, and other materials at The Book Cover in North Richland Hills.
The Book Cover is an education consignment shop that has a lot of your homeschooling and educational needs covered. This 50% off deal also make an awesome gift! Hmmm, I bet your public school teachers would love to have this gift! Don’t forget your Homeschool moms! They would love this as well!
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As you are heading back into a new school year you may be looking for some things to do that are fun as well as educational. I know I am always on the lookout for educational opportunities for the girls and I.
With today’s Juice in the City Deal you can get 2 adult passes for only $10 to go to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum! That is half price!
The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to promoting aviation studies and to perpetuating America’s aviation heritage. Learn about and examine war planes from the World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War eras. They also have a collection of artwork, artifacts, armor and vehicles.
You and your children can even talk to the mechanics that work on the aircraft for maintenance and restoration of famous aircraft, including the P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, B25 Mitchell, and the P40 Warhawk. Some of the aircrafts here even continue to fly on a regular basis.
They have an outdoor picnic area available, so pack a lunch, load up the kids and spend a day learning!
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$8 for a 1-Year Subscription to National Geographic Traveler Magazine – a $39 value. Learn about global travel destinations through artfully captured photography and thought provoking articles. If you could travel any place in the world, where would it be? Ask this question of your school aged child as you sit together and flip through the bright pages of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. National Geographic Traveler is the world’s most widely read travel magazine. With captivating storytelling and beautiful you-are-there photography, National Geographic Traveler brings you the world’s best destinations. Today’s deal gets you a year’s subscription for just $8 – an 80% savings. Perfect for a back to school gift or a supplement for homeschoolers.
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As we head into another school year, I am on the look out for educational books to make learning more enjoyable. My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln: A Tale of Two Boys From Indiana
It’s a cute book that tells the story of Abraham Lincoln as a young boy from ages 11-14 years old (1820-1823). The story is told by Abe’s best friend (fictional), as he grows up in southwestern Indiana.
The book is easy for young children to listen to and read. It is also full of known facts, even though it is a fictional book. It’s an easier way to learn more about what shaped the 16th president, while not being boring like a traditional text book. Paired with other books I do believe this could fit in with your history curriculum.
My girls enjoyed the book! I hope your children do as well!
About the Author
Robert L. Bloch has worked at the H&R Block Foundation since 1989. His passions are Art History and American History. Bob graduated from Menlo College in Menlo Park, California, (1974) and the University of Missouri at Kansas City (1979).
He lives in Mission Hills, Kansas, and has four sons and a wonderful wife.
About the Illustrator
John Ewing attended Chouinard Art School in Los Angeles before joining the team at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In his eleven years there, he worked on many projects, including Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book. In addition to John’s illustration work with Dragonpencil, he is also an art professor and an avid flight enthusiast.
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As a Homeschooling family, we are always looking for educational things that are fun! No one likes to do boring things! Make it fun and they will absorb it like a sponge! With the Robots-4-U Summer camp they will be learning engineering, math, science, technology and more! You can sign them up through Juice in the City for a fun camp for half off of 1 week!
At Robots-4-U they will get to work hands-on with robots! Totally cool! This camp is great for kids 7 to 17! The deal covers all supply and registration fees as well. You do have to pre-register online so be sure to check availability and location.
This deal can be redeemed for one of the following Robots Summer Camps:
- Aug 8-12 Dallas Summer Camp: Park Cities Hilton, 5954 Luther Lane, Dallas, TX 75225; (214) 368-0400; M-F from 9am to 3pm
- Aug 8-12 Plano Summer Camp: Family Fun Center, 1100 Capital Avenue, Plano, TX 75074; (972) 633-8783; M-F from 9am to 3pm
- Aug 15-19 Allen Summer Camp: La Quinta, 1220 North Central Expressway, Allen, TX 75013; (214) 667-6772; M-F from 9am to 3pm
- Aug 15-19 Frisco Summer Camp: Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX 75034; (972) 712-7200; M-F from 9am to 3pm
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Did you make it over to see the Genghis Khan exhibit at the Irving Arts Center yet? If not, you still have time! This is a totally cool thing to take your family to! They’ll be having fun without even realizing how educational it is! An easy lesson in history!
I want to fill you in on some cool event information!
On Monday August 15th and Monday Sept. 19th you can save some money because everyone can get in at the kids price!
On Saturday August 20th and Saturday September 24th they are having a Trebuchet Competition from 10 AM to Noon! Build a model trebuchet using plastic blocks and compete for fun prizes in a distance shooting match. The entry deadline for the August competition is July 29 and the September competition is September 2. Find more information on the events page.
Saturday August 13th, Saturday September 10th and Saturday September 24th are Family KhanDays from 2-4 PM. Create Mongolian-themed art projects to share with friends and family. Suitable for children of all ages. All supplies provided. Family KhanDays activities are free, admission to the exhibition requires a seperate ticket.
They have so much going on that you must go check it all out on the Irving Arts Center Events Page. I did a whole post about the educational activities as well.
Genghis Khan: The Exhibition
The story of Genghis Khan the conqueror, the myth and the man is told through a stunning and highly interactive world-tour exhibition. Genghis Khan: The Exhibition follows the life of a poor, illiterate child as he becomes one of the world’s greatest conquerors and leaves a lasting imprint on modern-day culture. More than 200 artifacts including gold jewelry, weaponry, silk robes, currency, tomb treasures, a mummy and more are displayed alongside video-screens, handicraft and weaponry activity stations and role-playing kiosks to create an educational and historical experience for visitors of all ages.
Exhibition Dates & Hours
- June 1 to September 30, 2011
- Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday from 1-8 p.m. (Last ticket sold at 6:30 p.m. seven days a week).
Admission & Parking
- Parking is free. For tickets call (972) 252-2787 or visit www.KhanIrving.com.
- Adults $12
- Art Connection Members $8
- Children (Under 18 years) $8
- Seniors (55+ years) $8
- K-12 Groups $5
- Groups (12 or more) $8
The Irving Arts Center is located at 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd in Irving, TX 75062. Be sure to like the Irving Arts Center on Facebook as well as follow them on Twitter.
About the Irving Arts Center
The Irving Arts Center is a department of the City of Irving. The Arts Center became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 2007 and is one of only 160 institutions nationwide to earn the honor. More than 130,000 visitors attend Arts Center events each year. For more information please contact the Arts Center at (972) 252-7558 or visit www.irvingartscenter.com.
All opinions in this post are my own. This is a sponsored post courtesy of the Irving Arts Center.
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I was asked a question…
How do you inspire your child to learn?
That’s an easy one! In our house we encourage our kids to explore. Anything and everything that interests them. It can all be educational! We don’t allow them to say “I can’t”, they have to try..and try they do!
By allowing our girls to follow their interests in education, we are helping our children grow up more creative. They are problem solvers! They are the kind of children that will change the world. Kids need to know that they have the skills inside them to do whatever they want! They just need us to provide the tools and means.
Books! As long as a kid can read and comprehend they can learn anything. Allow your kids to read and take time to enjoy life outside! You would be surprised at what they learn! Turn off the TV! Put away the video games!
We inspire our kids to learn by letting them be kids!
Intel is holding a student contest asking the question, What Inspires You to Learn?
Intel wanted me to share the contest you so that you can tell your children! The winner will receive a laptop with Intel 2nd Generation Core i5 technology for themselves, plus a Sony Internet TV for their school.
Contest information:
- Open to students 14 – 18. If student is 14 – 17 years of age, please have parent submit on student’s behalf.
- Contest is open until August 15. Winners will be announced Sept. 15.
- Winner will receive a laptop with Intel 2nd Generation Core i5 technology for themselves, plus a Sony Internet TV for their school
- To enter, students should e-mail their name, age, state, telephone number and answer to the question, “What inspires you to learn?” to studentinspiration@intel.com (minimum 50 words)
- Students can also include links to original photos, videos or other multimedia content that will add to their entry. Please only submit content that is appropriate at school and that the student would submit to their teacher. If the entry includes content with someone in it, be sure that you have their written permission. Students cannot use copyrighted material in their entry, unless they have specific written permission from the copyrighted material owner
- Entries will be judged by a panel of Intel and education experts based upon: (1) Relevance to the question, “What inspires you to learn?” (80%), (2) compelling nature of entry, including supplementary materials submitted (20%). Note: the entries will not be made public unless they are selected as one of the finalists.
Complete contest rules http://bit.ly/IdeaJamEducationRules
This post is sponsored by Intel. All opinions are 100% my own.
We hate History textbooks in our home. Why use a boring textbook when you can experience it in real life! That is why the Genghis Khan Exhibit at the Irving Arts Center is an awesome opportunity to experience a bit of history in a way your children and you will actually remember. Honestly…think back to when you were in school. Now dig deep into the depths of your brain and tell me what you remember being taught about Genghis Khan… For most I am sure your answer is “Nadda…..” Read More→
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My girls have really gotten into Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, they even got to see the live show! Well there is a new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse out on DVD now called Mickey’s Great Outdoors! Perfect for summertime fun!
The DVD Pack features four episodes from the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” TV show plus one all-new, never-before-seen “Mickey’s Fish Story” episode and comes packaged as a special DVD Play Set (DVD + Digital Copy + Mickey Mote) that will retail nationwide for the suggested price of $29.99 U.S. / $35.99 Canada. You can also get Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors(DVD/Digital Copy + Mickey Mote)
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Genghis Khan is coming to Texas! No, don’t freak, stay calm. What I mean is the Genghis Khan Exhibit is coming to Texas! The Irving Arts Center is hosting the Genghis Khan Exhibit starting June 1st until September 30th.
What a great way to bring some history into reality for yourself and family. It’s so much more exciting to see things in person, than on the pages of a book or on the internet. To be in the same room with pieces of the past. Read More→
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