Homeschool Math Challenge Nov. 20

Today is Thursday, and Peggy Ann McKay does not want to go to school today. She counts 5 chicken pox on her shoulder, 4 on her knee, 12 on her elbow and 2 on her toe. How many chicken pox did she count all together?

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Kelly

Mickey Mouse Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterNovember 18, 2008


History
On this day in 1928, Mickey Mouse made his movie debut in Steamboat Willie, one of the earliest animated cartoons. This seven-minute film, directed by Walt Disney, was the first to combine animation technology with synchronized sound. From this short film, based on a cartoon drawing, Disney created one of the largest media empires in the world.
You can watch some of it here: http://disney.go.com/disneyatoz/familymuseum/collection/masterworks/steamboat/index.html

Handwriting

M is for Mickey Mouse. Practice writing the letter m here: http://www.first-school.ws/t/alpha_tracers_dn1/m2.htm

Reading
Match the letters with this fun file folder game: http://www.kinderprintables.com/november/mickeymousebirthdayffgame1c.pdf

Writing Prompt
If you could create a friend for Mickey Mouse, what type of character would you create? Write about your character and draw a picture of him/her.

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Homeschool Math Challenge Nov. 18

Samantha works at the toy store. She takes toys out of boxes and puts them on the shelves. Yesterday she put six Mickey Mouse toys on the shelves. If she puts 8 more Mickey Mouse toys on the shelves today, how many toys will there be all together?

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Kelly

California Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterNovember 17, 2008


History
On this day in 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger was sworn in as governor of California. Learn more about California here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/california/

Handwriting
Practice your cursive writing here: http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/geography/pictwords01.htm
And here: http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/geography/images/usstates02c.gif

Spelling
Put these California words in alphabetical order: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/unitssubjgeog/ss/californiaprint_5.htm

Science
Grizzly bears live in California. Learn about them here: http://www.kidsplanet.org/cyw/grizzlybear.html


Geography
Print out and color this map of California: http://www.50states.com/maps/california.htm
Label the part with a star on it with the word Sacramento. Sacramento is the capitol of California.

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Homeschool Math Challenge Nov. 17

California is the third largest state in the country. There are 50 states in the United States. How many states are smaller than California?

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Kelly

Leaf Jumpers

To read this book, click on the picture of the book above. For a bigger version, click the eyes in the upper right corner.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

What a fun video to go along with a great book!