Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them
what counts is best. ~ Bob Talbert


Monday, February 23, 2009

Harold and the Purple Crayon ~ Crockett Johnson

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Harold and the Purple Crayon Folder ~ Crockett Johnson

Front of Folder ~ I have started to use folded file folders to store completed work. It saves space and is well organized. It also provides little "spaces" to place extra information such as a scripture reference or a narration.



Dictated narration ~ The inside flap of the folder is a perfect place to put this.


Artwork ~ Purple Crayon Drawing - Going from a random thought (squiggle) to a more concrete thought/ image; City Scene Collage using perspective - fireworks are in the background and the buildings are in to foreground. A great activity to reinforce 2-D shapes; Another Purple Crayon Drawing - Using near and far perspective.



Transportation collage ~ Some pictures are printed from the computer while others are labelled directed drawings. And yes, an elephant can be a means of transportation! :)

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Just for a Smile ...

To view a larger version of this cartoon, click here: Homeschooling Funny

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

2-D Shape Placemat


Use cut paper in the shapes of circles, squares, rectangles and triangles to create a quilted image.

Monday, February 9, 2009

The Snowy Day ~ Ezra Jack Keats

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So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. ~ Psalm 90:12

The Snowy Day Folder ~ Ezra Jack Keats

Front of folder ~ Snowflake colourings of various flavoured snowflakes.



Cut and paste snowman, art creation using cut paper and water colour paint, snowman chalk drawing (directed drawing), story sequencing booklet, and copy work of Psalm 90:12.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

What I Love About Winter

Frozen lakes
Hot pancakes
Lots of snow
Hot cocoa
Skates and skis
Evergreen trees
Funny hats
Thermostats
Sunsets blaze
Holidays
Snowball fights
Fireplace nights
Chimneys steaming
Winter dreaming

~ written by Douglas Florian - Winter Eyes