Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Littles Learning Link Up: July 9, 2019


Each month you will find:
  • A seasonal round-up (usually toward the beginning of the month)
  • Posts where I share what I have been up to with my elementary-age children and the preschoolers I work with at our homeschool co-op (including occasional highlight posts where I share how we used ideas that have been linked up here on Littles Learning Link Up).
Each week, I will host a link up, where you can share either what you have been up to recently, or old posts that may go with the theme.  Feel free to link up more than one post.

Each week I will continue to feature a couple of posts from those that have been linked up. 

I hope you will continue to share your wonderful posts, and I hope you will find something new to try with your child(ren).

It would be great for everyone to stop by and visit the other linked-up posts as well. Check them out, leave some comments, pin those that interest you. Let's make this a real party and socialize with each other.

Here's a peek at what we have been up to in our homeschool. 

We started back to school for our summer session this week. Some children are happy because they said they were bored without school time, others aren't quite as happy. 

We are continuing our study from My Father's World Rome to the Reformation. We have made it to the Renaissance and will be focusing on different events and people from this time period for the next several weeks. I'm not sure if we will get all the week's finished, but I am not too concerned about the last couple of weeks as it focuses on some explorers, which is what we start our year off with in Exploration to 1850.

For science we will be learning a bit of astronomy, which goes well with this year's Summer Reading Program space theme. 

  And of course, we are still working on review products. 

We are all learning to play some simple songs on the piano with Simply Music. 

Harold and Hannah are working on some USA state sheets from The Crafty Classroom. Even Tabitha and Amelia are using the fun state map mazes that we received with the bundle.




We are going to be using Time Line pieces from Home School in the Woods to make matching cards to review what we have learned this year.

And for Language Arts, all of the children are going to be working through literature study guides from Memoria Press. The set I received is actually for third grade, so originally I was just going to work with Hannah on Mr. Popper's Penguins. However, I decided the other children could each use one of the guides as the books are appropriate for them too. Harold and I will be reading A Bear Called Paddington. Amelia will be working on Charlotte's Web. And Tabitha will be working on Farmer Boy.

Harold and I also had some fun in the kitchen yesterday. He wanted some mommy time that wasn't just school work, so we made a cake. It was just a boxed cake, but as is normal with my kids, he wanted to experiment. We added coffee instead of water and threw in a bit of cocoa powder. I have to say, it turned out very good.



Let's take a look at that review schedule real quick:

Last week I shared my review for Matific Galaxy which Harold absolutely loves! Don't miss your chance to win 1 of 3 single-grade, one-year access accounts. Just check out my giveaway post:



Later this month I will share reviews for the Music & Creativity Foundation Course from Simply Music plus the USA Activity Bundle Pack from Crafty Classroom.

And in August you will find reviews for Memoria Press, Home School in the Woods and Library & Educational Services.

Here are some things I would like to share with you:





Now onto:
Littles Learning Link Up Features

On my last Littles Learning Link Up post, there were 5 wonderful posts linked up. I will be sharing a randomly selected post, plus the most clicked on posts.

Please, don't forget to stop by other posts that are linked up. See what catches your eye, stop by, pin the post to a relevant board, and perhaps leave a comment to let the author of the blog know you have been by for a visit. I know I appreciate others commenting and letting me know they have read my posts, so I am sure others do too.

This randomly selected post is:


Early Learning Mom shared Early Learning Revolution.

This week's most clicked on post is:




Join the Party!

I would love to have you join in this week! What sort of activities do you do with your young children? Do you have some favorite activities you would like to share? I invite you to link up below. I will be pinning posts on one of my relevant boards, and I would love to feature some of the activities each week from what is linked up.

Please know I may share a picture from your post and link back to it, along with sharing how we used your idea in our school time. By linking up you are giving me permission to use a picture from your post. I will ALWAYS give credit and link back. Additionally, if you choose to try out any of the ideas with your child, please make sure you give credit where credit is due.

Linky will be open through Monday night, to give me time to check out all the posts and get the Features organized. Please take the time to visit some of the other wonderful posts linked up.

No button currently, and there won't be one until I can figure it out seeing as Photobucket has changed things. Feel free to still share the picture in place of the button. Just link it to my Littles Learning Link Up permalink please.



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Thursday, July 4, 2019

Wordless Wednesday: July 3, 2019 (w/linky) - My Favorite View

Today's photo a day prompt was "My Fave View," and for the majority of the day I was trying to figure out what local landscape view I should take a picture of. Which view is my favorite? I debated going through my archive to find some favorite views from different times of the year. Then, when Harold and I were walking across the street to the store, I looked over and realized what my favorite view is, seeing my children so engrossed in a book that they don't want to put it down.



So,  of course, I had to then call them outside for a photo shoot. I got a few shots of just these three while Amelia was trying to find her books.



Then Amelia joined us.


And yes, she brought out two books.



Looking forward to seeing your Wordless (or not so wordless) Wednesday posts this week.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Littles Learning Link Up: Celebrating the USA Round Up


Welcome to Littles Learning Link Up. Each month you will find:
  • A seasonal round-up (usually toward the beginning of the month)
  • Posts where I share what I have been up to with my preschoolers and/or early elementary children (including occasional highlight posts where I share how we used ideas that have been linked up here on Littles Learning Link Up).
Each week, I will host a link up, where you can share either what you have been up to recently, or old posts that may go with the theme.  Feel free to link up more than one post.

Each week I will continue to feature a couple of posts from those that have been linked up. 

I hope you will continue to share your wonderful posts, and I hope you will find something new to try with your child.

It would be great for everyone to stop by and visit the other linked-up posts as well. Check them out, leave some comments, pin those that interest you. Let's make this a real party and socialize with each other.

It's time for this month's Round Up

Independence Day here in America is coming up faster than I wanted it to, in fact, it will be here tomorrow! I can't believe it is already July. I thought it was high time I shared a round up of great patriotic posts from other wonderful bloggers. You will find craft ideas, activities, snacks, printables, and more. So, pull up a chair, grab your favorite patriotic snack or drink, and relax while you peruse these wonderful ideas.



Patriotic Fun Round Up

Patriotic Crafts

Toothpaste Box Firecrackers from The Joys of Boys




Fourth of July Paper Banner Craft for Kids from The Gingerbread House
Simple and Inexpensive Patriotic Wreath Tutorial from Gluesticks by Brandy Nelson


DIY Flag T-Shirts for Kids from Non-Toy Gifts


2 DIY Cardboard Fourth of July Hats from Pink Stripey Socks
Patriotic Cupcake Liner Flowers from Fireflies + Mud Pies


Patriotic Duck Tape Parade Stick from Crafts by Amanda


Make a Super Fun Rocket Flyer from Brain Power Boy
Easy 4th of July T-Shirt Wreath from The Soccer Mom Blog
Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns (Video) from The Soccer Mom Blog
How to Make 4th of July Fireworks T-Shirts from Our Unschooling Journey Through Life


Fireworks Fun

Fireworks 4th of July Craft for Kids from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Bleeding Tissue Paper Fireworks Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me


Firework Glue Art from Our Unschooling Journey Through Life


American Flags

DIY 4th of July Favors from Organized 31
Make an American Flag Using Water Science Experiments from From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom
American Flag Bookmark from Red Ted Art


Easy Flag Craft for Kids from Non-Toy Gifts
DIY 4th of July Flag Decoration for Kids from School Time Snippets
Magazine Mosaic Flag from Crafts by Amanda


Red, White and Blue Flag Art Activity from Best Toys 4 Toddlers
Flag Craft from Pool Noodles & Pixie Dust


American Symbol Crafts

Handprint Bald Eagle Craft for Kids from Simple Everyday Mom


Pom-Pom Bald Eagle Craft for Kids from The Soccer Mom Blog


Patriotic Snacks

How To: Make Cute Surfboard Cookies for Any Occasion from Adventures of a Military Family of 8
The Cutest Patriotic Flip Flop Cookies from Adventures of a Military Family of 8
Firecracker Strawberry Pops from Crayons & Cravings




Patriotic Thumbprint Cookies from Moneywise Moms
American Flag Cake from Spaceships and Laser Beams


Red, White, and Blue Pinata Cake from Spaceships and Laser Beams
Patriotic Gluten-Free Muddy Buddy Chex Mix from Really, Are You Serious?
Flag Sugar Cookies: A Fun Activity for Kids! from Gluesticks by Brandy Nelson


Firework Bundt Cake Recipe from Cook * Eat * Go
Berry Trifle-Inspired Desserts from Real Life at Home


Red, White and Blue Fruit Salsa from On My Kids Plate


American Flag Fruit Pizza (Gluten Free) from The Soccer Mom Blog
Red White and Blue Poke Cake from The Soccer Mom Blog
Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats from Living Life as Moms


Patriotic Hands-On Activities

Red White and Blue Science Project from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games
4th of July Slime from Little Bins for Little Hands
4th of July Skittles Science Experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands
4th of July Science Experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands




Patriotic DIY Bubble Wands from I Heart Crafty Things
Patriotic Foam Sensory Activity from Mommy Evolution


P is for Patriotic Pasta Sparkler Activity from Tots and Me...Growing Up Together


Printables

Pledge of Allegiance Printables from Homeschool Preschool
July 4th Hunt and Find from Your Therapy Source
Free 4th of July Pack from 3 Dinosaurs




American Flag Shape Matching from Totschooling


Printable 4th of July Puzzles from Real Life at Home


4th of July Coloring Pages from Year Round Homeschooling
Free Patriotic K-2 Fun Pack from Year Round Homeschooling
Free Patriotic PreK Fun Pack from Year Round Homeschooling
American Flag Fun Pack from Year Round Homeschooling


American Flag Coloring Pages from Year Round Homeschooling
Free 4th of July Fun Pack from Year Round Homeschooling


Miscellaneous



American Flag Unit Study from Year Round Homeschooling


And here is my Patriotic Ideas Round Up from several years ago, where I shared a variety patriotic things we had been doing in our homeschool. There are muffin tin meal ideas, desserts and crafts.


Do you have fun "Patriotic" craft ideas or activities? Feel free to link them up below.

Now onto:

Littles Learning Link Up Features

On my last Littles Learning Link Up post, there were 6 wonderful posts linked up. I will be sharing 2 randomly selected posts as there were no clicks last week.

Please, don't forget to stop by other posts that are linked up. See what catches your eye, stop by, pin the post to a relevant board, and perhaps leave a comment to let the author of the blog know you have been by for a visit. I know I appreciate others commenting and letting me know they have read my posts, so I am sure others do too.

This week's 1st randomly selected post is:


Tara from Homeschool Preschool shared I Spy Pirate Monkey Activity for Preschool.

And here is this week's 2nd randomly selected post.


Kelli from 3 Boys and a Dog shared Summer Fun Activity Pack for Upper Elementary.

Join the Party!

I would love to have you join in this week! What sort of activities do you do with your young children? Do you have some favorite activities you would like to share? I invite you to link up below. I will be pinning posts on relevant boards, and I would love to feature some of the activities each week from what is linked up.

Please know I may share a picture from your post and link back to it, along with sharing how we used your idea in our school time, if applicable. By linking up you are giving me permission to use a picture from your post. I will ALWAYS give credit and link back. Additionally, if you choose to try out any of the ideas with your child, please make sure you give credit where credit is due.

Linky will be open through Sunday night, to give me time to check out all the posts and get the Features organized. Please take the time to visit some of the other wonderful posts linked up.


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