Archive for December, 2006
« Previous EntriesGlobal Warming Claims Victim- Tropical Island disappears
Friday, December 29th, 2006This is a chilling article for the UK’s The Independent newspaper- documented for the first time swelling seas from melting glaciers due to global warming have claimed and entire- INHABITATED island. If you have not seen Al Gore’s documentary about global warming, An Inconvenient Truth- please do- it is must see viewing.
Disappearing world: [...]
Books for Boys AND Girls 8-12 years: Children and Green Knowe
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006I know- I am posting a lot of book recommendations this week- We are in a reading frenzy at our house right now.
Another great find from om in one of my homeschool groups: The Children of Green Knowe
L. M. Boston’s thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an [...]
Great Books for Boys and Girls 8-12 years old - “Swallows and Amazons” Series
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
This is an absolutely delightful series of 8 books- I believe it is now a TV series in Australia. The The books have a very homeschool-y feel to them. They make a great read aloud books for younger kids- and are good for 9-12 year olds. REALLY exceptional!
When four siblings go on holiday in The [...]
Great Homeschooling and Unschooling Movies
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006My Favourite- and one I use to “explain” what unschooling is about is School of Rock (Widescreen Edition). It shows how by appealing to a passion you can learn almost anything.
Some other favourites that appeal to homeschooling families:
The Secret of Roan Inish A wonderful movie I can watch over and over.
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph [...]
Top 10 Most Dangerous and WORST Toys of all Time
Monday, December 18th, 2006Yikes- what a scary list! A Radioactive science kit???!!
Anyway- according to http://www.radarmagazine.com/features/2006/12/toys.php, here are the top 10 most dangerous toys and playthings of all time:
1. Lawn Darts
2. Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab
3. Mini-Hammocks from EZ Sales
4. Snacktime Cabbage Patch Dolls- a doll that chews and chews and doesn’t stop.
5. Sky Dancers-
When spun aloft, [...]