Susie Homeschooler: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Turn Your Old Games Into FUN, NEW LEARNING GAMES!

A few months ago I went to a really neat "Enrichment Day" sponsored by a homeschool group that I'm a member of. The idea was for each member to bring a homemade or commercial game that they adapted for a different use for learning. The creativity I saw was amazing! Such fun ideas for learning just by using some creativity.

One of the mom's had a fabulous idea that involved the building block game "Jenga". She used it as a learning tool to help her son practice his multiplication facts. Now my son is in first grade and I haven't begun to teach him that. What I wanted was a fun game using application facts.

I simply went to one of my favorite sites called teacherspayteachers and found some FREE Jenga printables.

I simply printed off the addition equations, cut, and then taped one to each block. Then we simply played the game like usual. If you picked a block then you had to answer the addition question. This was so much fun!

Check out these links:

FREE ADDITION PRINTABLE

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Addition-Facts-Jenga

FREE MULTIPLICATION PRINTABLE

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Multiplication-Facts-Jenga

Check back tomorrow and I'll show you a simple way I practice parts of speech with Batman. This is all done by recycling a game I have at home. Can you believe that my 6 year old LOVES to figure out the parts of speech and begs me to do this game?

Monday, January 21, 2013

VALENTINE STAINED GLASS COOKIE POPS

The Desperate Craftwives

It's never too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day. Our Guest Blogger Blythe over at The Desperate Craftwives has outdone herself with these amazing cookie pops. They look yummy and actually aren't too hard to make. I think I will have to put this on my "to do" list.

LOVE!!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

FREE MOTIVATIONAL CERTIFICATES

It seems like my six year old is totally motivated by awards and certificates. He loves a high-five, pat on the back, etc. but man he loves his awards. He turned his bedroom door into his award wall and proudly displays his perfect score spelling tests, cub scout ribbons, and other important things.

In search of some new certificates I came across a company called certificate street. They have an amazing amount of free certificates on every subject. Choose from sports, school, home, or even relationship awards and so much more. Did I mention these were FREE?????

Here are some cute examples:

Check them out for a quick and easy way to quickly motivate your child!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

CafePress Review & Giveaway

I received an email from the kind people over at cafepress this week offering one of my wonderful followers a special treat (keep reading to find out what it is). I love their stuff and was amazed at the wonderful selection including homeschool products!

Cafepress is an awesome online store that has "the world's largest of artist-designed t-shirts, clothing, accessories, housewares, and gifts". The selection of items is unbelievable. Make sure you carve out some extra time in your schedule to check out their site. Once you're on it you won't want to get off!

I've been on the search for a cool looking cover so I went under cafepress iphone5 cases and gifts. I found the perfect one and I can even get it personalized for no extra charge. I LOVE THIS!!!

We seem to be much on board in my household with technology. My husband just ended up buying our second ipad which I gladly will take over. Why in the world does everything have to be so dull in design? Your ipad doesn't have to be after one look at their amazing ipad covers. I love damask and I was thrilled to see this smart, yet pretty looking damask cover for my ipad. Choose from any number of styles such as vintage, art, retro, funky, and more.

I'm always looking for one of a kind gifts to give. Receiving a personalized gift is always extra special. Cafepress has an incredible amount of items you can get for yourself or for gifts. Customized t-shirts, photo books, glasses, baby wear, houswares, and more. Check out a few pictures below on some special items you can personalize:

Cafepress is offering one of my followers a $25 gift card towards any purchase. Enter below for your chance at winning an amazing prize!!

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As required by the FTC: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.