W elcome to the February 18, 2013 edition of Homeschool Showcase, where we spotlight all the encouraging, inspiring and just plain fun ways that homeschooling families live and learn together.
What do you think of my new look? I am so pleased with it! I think my blog looks more inviting and homier and the new header pulls in some of the elements that I missed from the one I had before I moved to WordPress. I may still be working out bugs for the next few days, so if you find anything quirky, let me know.
We’re enjoying our first week off in our new semester, so it’s a great Monday for us. Are you taking today off for President’s Day, doing some fun projects, or just enjoying business as usual?
However your Monday is shaping up, I hope you enjoy these creative ideas and encouraging inspiration from your fellow homeschooling moms.
Natalie Waddell-Rutter shares resources and project ideas for an Astronomy unit study posted at Fill Your Bookshelf. She does, however, speculate that maybe January wasn’t the best month for stargazing. Brrr!
Claire has some great ideas if you’re studying Apologia Science Chapter Two: Bones. Visit angelicscalliwags for photos, resources and hands-on activity ideas. Great stuff!
I bet you an relate to one or two or a dozen entries on Melanie Grant’s list, Homeschool Hotspot: You know you homeschool when….. posted at Mel’s Mouthful on Mothering.
Dana offers some practical tried and true tips for Motivating Reluctant Readers posted at Death by Great Wall.
If you’ve ever had a bad homeschooling day, you need to go read Elizabeth’s post, Homeschooling – The Bad Days, at lazyhippiemama. You’ll be encouraged by the practical, balanced tips she offers for dealing with the inevitable bad days.
Kelli Miller shares some free Printable Black History Month Activities for Kids posted at 3 Boys and a Dog Deals.
Paige offers step-by-step tips for preparing for a science fair in the first of a 5-part blog series, The Science Fair Project, Steps 1&2 on her blog, Elemental Blogging.
That concludes this edition of Homeschool Showcase. Submit your blog article to the next edition, scheduled for Monday, March 4, by using our carnival submission form. Post submissions are due by Friday, March 1, at 6:00 PM (EST). If you’re new to Homeschool Showcase please read the guidelines before submitting your post. Past posts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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Kris, Oh, I love that bone activity – I need to back up and have my children do that! YES, I LOVE the new look! Definitely more inviting! Thanks for all the resources/showcase – I will read through them later
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I like the new look! Very streamlined.
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Thanks once again for hosting the showcase!
Very cool new look! Gosh, vlogs, new blog look- what’s next?! (Can’t wait to see!)
Have a great week off
Claire recently posted..Homemade Handicrafts
I don’t know. I may just have to kick back and rest awhile. lol
I do like the new look, it’s warmer and more inviting than your previous header :). Thanks for putting this showcase together!
Paige recently posted..Free Webinar: The Science Fair Project
Yes, warmer and more inviting. That’s it exactly, I think. Thanks, Paige!
LOVE the new look!
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