Unleash Your Imagination with the Fairy Coloring & Activity Book!

    If you've ever been captivated by the enchanting world of fairies, then The Fairy Coloring & Activity Book is the perfect companion for you. Packed with whimsical illustrations and engaging activities, this book offers a delightful escape into a realm of magic and creativity. Join me as we explore the wonders of this captivating coloring book and discover the joy it brings to children and adults alike.

    The Fairy Coloring & Activity Book is a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated fairy art. Each page showcases intricate line drawings of fairies in various poses, adorned with delicate wings and flowing gowns. From mischievous pixies to elegant woodland nymphs, the book captures the essence of these magical creatures in stunning detail. As you color, you'll have the opportunity to bring these fairies to life and infuse them with your own artistic flair.

    Beyond coloring, this book offers a diverse range of engaging activities. There's something to engage minds of all ages. These activities not only enhance cognitive skills but also promote focus and attention to detail. Whether you're a child or an adult, the Fairy Coloring & Activity Book guarantees a delightful and immersive experience.

                                                

    Coloring is more than just a pastime; it's an avenue for self-expression and a way to ignite imagination. The Fairy Coloring & Activity Book serves as a catalyst for creativity, allowing individuals to explore different color combinations, experiment with shading techniques, and add personal touches to each page. Through this process, imaginations soar, and a unique world of fairies comes alive. The book encourages artistic exploration and empowers individuals to embrace their own artistic abilities.

    Coloring has been proven to have therapeutic effects, helping individuals relax, destress, and achieve a state of mindfulness. Engaging in this creative activity allows your mind to focus solely on the present moment, promoting a sense of calm and tranquility. The Fairy Coloring & Activity Book offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to unwind and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and beauty.

    The Fairy Coloring & Activity Book is not only a source of personal enjoyment but also a delightful gift for friends, family, and loved ones. Its enchanting illustrations and engaging activities make it a perfect present for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a gesture of appreciation. The book provides a unique opportunity for shared creativity and quality time spent together, making it a gift that truly sparks joy and nurtures the imagination.

     The Fairy Coloring & Activity Book is a gateway to a world of magic, creativity, and relaxation. With its intricate illustrations, engaging activities, and therapeutic benefits, it offers a captivating experience for individuals of all ages. Let your imagination take flight as you embark on a colorful journey through the enchanted realm of fairies. So, grab your colored pencils, lose yourself in the pages of this delightful book, and unleash your inner artist. Get ready to create a world of wonder, one stroke at a time!

Spelling Training - Review

We had the pleasure of using a website called Spelling Training. Our youngest son has been using this program for the past two weeks. This program is a free website geared towards Pre-K to 4th grade. You can access this program on any device that is able to connect to the internet. So, great for on the go.

Spelling Training has various ways to save of on printing and still allowing your child to reach their goals. Your child will be able to practice their spelling words, take an online spelling test, use the online flashcards, and play the five games to help them master those spelling words. While they're learning new words or refreshing on their spelling, they're having fun doing it.

Even though Spelling Training has several list from first words to frequently misspelled words, I did a test of my own and that's to see if I could enter in my own spelling list. I was able to create a spelling list of my own and save it. Spelling Training allows you to save up to 24 spelling list of your own, as well as save your spelling lists to your computer.

My son enjoyed using Spelling Training these past two weeks and will continue to use this program. He's not interested in many online programs because he likes things to go his pace. One of the best things with Spelling Training is, it goes when your child clicks the mouse, so no waiting to load once your child picks their activity. My son will continue to use this program. I've also added a lists to use with other children. 

Homeschool Black History Month With Movies - Week 2

This week we earned about:

1. Samuel L. Jackson
2. Lawrence Fishburne
3.  Wesley Snipes
4. Keith David
5. Danny Glover

Movies with these characters:

1. Avengers - Amazon
2. TMNT - Amazon
3. Didn't watch a movie for Wesley Snipes - no kid appropriate movie
4. Didn't watch a movie for Wesley Snipes - no kid appropriate movie
5. Antz -  Netflix

Until next week, happy learning to you and remember to have fun learning!

Homeschool Black History Month With Movies

As many of us are studying African Americans this month. We decided to study famous African American actors instead of the usual. The reason we're doing things a little different this year is because several of my children have had a lot of questions about how movies are made. So, I thought this would be an interesting twist.

So far this week, we've started with the top 50 best African Americans from the IMDb list. First on the list are as follows:

1. Sidney Poitier
2. Denzel Washington
3. Morgan Freeman
4. Richard Pryor
5. Eddie Murphy

Now, I mentioned that my children have been asking about how movies are made. So, after lunch we watch a movie starring one of the names above. We will discuss the main idea of the movie, learning experience, best part, least, part, likes/dislikes, how's, why's, what's and how's. This usually lasts about an hour or two hashing out the answers/theories. Finally, we would rate the movie to add the critic side of it.

I've prepared a list of movies to go with the names from above. They are as follows:

1. Sidney Poitier - Ghost Dad
2. Denzel Washington - John Q
3. Morgan Freeman - Glory
4. Richard Pryor - The Toy
5. Eddie Murphy - Daddy Day Care

Some of these were tough to find because there were some really older movies on this list, but definitely accomplished. I started off with my local library, Netflix, local video store, etc. However, I've made it easier for you just in case you would like to do this next year for Black History Month.

1. Ghost Dad - Amazon for $9.90 or free with Prime Subscription
2. John Q - Netflix must have DVD Subscription
3. Glory - Amazon for $8.69  or free with Prime Subscription
4. The Toy - Amazon for $16.98 or free with Prime Subscription 
5. Daddy Day Care - Netflix basic subscription

Here's one last tip that may help those that don't have these subscription or are on a very tight budget. Try asking family and friends to borrow any of these movies. Also, try your local Facebook groups to see if anyone has this movie that you can borrow or buy at a reasonable price. Another option might be checking with eBay.

Until next week, happy learning to you and remember to have fun learning!

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Adding Minecraft To Our Schooling

I have to admit, I haven't been much of a fan of using Minecraft as part of our schooling. A friend of mine is always telling me how much her kids are addicted to the game. Well, so are mine, but I've seen some of the things they have been making with it and I have to say that I didn't see the point of the game until I went online to research the game. Of course it has been around for a couple of years, but I don't stay on top of the newest item of attractions.

Well, let's just say that with the combination of the game and tutorials on YouTube, I learned to play the game myself. I thought it's really easy to use with the exception of playing it on my Android phone to avoid from the kids seeing me playing it, LOL. I didn't want to start with something small, I wanted to see how hard it would be to do a challenging design. So, I chose to build a mansion with three levels.

This mansion was actually easier than it looks. Once I finished it, I had a sit down with the kids and asked them if they would be willing to start building some difficult designs in Minecraft. Of course they said yes, but when I asked them what kind of things they would like to build, it was pretty funny because they picked, Wal-Mart, Target, McDonalds, and a hotel. Thankfully all of these are available on YouTube. 

My ten year old and I are building the hotel. The hotel is nine videos to complete. I think my challenge so far is keeping up with my ten year old, LOL he's always a step ahead of me. I'm still working the twenty-six high glass blocks around the whole first level. He's already done with that and awaiting on my completion.

My daughter chose to build Wal-Mart in Minecraft. She's doing really well and was surprised that she did the lettering and star very well without much help. She's now working on the layers around Wal-Mart.

I would say this design so far is fairly simple if your going in the right direction, LOL. My other son is working on this and he was doing great at first, but then after he did the front and one side, he does the other side in the opposite direction for the foundation. So, he's working on taking the blocks out and putting the right blocks in the right direction.

This one I saved for last because my 13 year old is making the McDonald's in Minecraft. He wants to build like all the well known resturants. He started this design after supper last night and finished it before bedtime at ten. I think that's pretty fast for the amount of details in this. However, that was the outside of the restaurant that he finished. 

So, to wrap this up to why we are adding minecraft to our schooling? I think it's great for the classroom because it's not just a game, but gets your children the ability to learn how to use blocks and turn them into something amazing. 

So far this what I've learned from playing the game, but there's so much more that your child can benefit from playing. Such as History, Science, Math and Reading. I will share more as I learn more through playing this game. 

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Looking Back....

We were looking through old pictures today and found this from a few years ago. This is a phonics game that we found at our local dollar store. Many of us don't think to check dollar stores for materials, but over the years, we've found some really great steals from our local dollar stores.

Not only did we forget about having these pictures, but we realized how much we've all grown up over the years. As for me, I realized that yes, I've had some days where, I didn't think I could homeschool my children once they got older, but as you can tell that's possible because we are still going strong. Sure, we've had our ups and downs, but definitely worth it!

Our oldest has graduated and off to college soon, we now approaching our next year with 8th, 6th, 5th, 4th graders. So, yes it's definitely challenging, and yet priceless to know that your children reaching their full potential.

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Christmas Memory Game

With Christmas right around the corner, we all think about that list of presents we are to get, planning the dinner, and baking, but what about the children during this time? Sure of course they are on a mission to get their list to Santa, but why not keep them learning through the holiday's as well. I recommend this Christmas Memory Game for toddlers.

This Christmas Memory Game will be a great to keep the little ones occupied during the holiday's. They will be exercising their brain, Improve concentration, and help them to stay focused.

This set includes:

2- trees

2-gingerbread men

2-light bulbs

2-stars

2 stockings

2-presents

2-ornaments

2-Santa hats

You will need an embroidery machine to make this game. You can get this design from Hug Longer Digital Designs on Etsy. I believe she still has a sale going on right now.

If you don't have an embroidery machine, no worries, there's the option to have this game made for you. Yarn Plus Thread is our shop and we would be happy to make this game for your tiny tot. We too are having a sale til the end of the month, as part of our give thanks sale.