tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22329480289121720392024-03-09T18:45:45.215-08:00Lilliput StationMelissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-82994976666406522742023-05-13T09:08:00.000-07:002023-05-13T09:08:14.747-07:00How To Teach Your Preschooler To Read
How To Teach Your Preschooler To Read
Phonics For Three and Four Year Olds?
Teaching your child to read can be one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do. Preschool aged children are eager to learn and have an amazing capacity to absorb information. The key is to keep it simple and keep it fun. Do a little each day and maintain a relaxed environment.
I have taught seven of my childrenMelissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-9139042746124322152022-04-13T17:38:00.002-07:002022-04-13T17:50:37.528-07:00Homeschooling? Here Are Six Things You Should KnowIf you're just starting out in homeschooling, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. This is my attempt to set your mind at ease.I've noticed a common theme among questions asked by those new to homeschooling. For lack of a better title, I'll call them "should I" questions. Should I use this curriculum? Should I do notebooking or stick with workbooks? Do you think my seven year old should Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-91003163505093068612021-07-19T16:41:00.002-07:002021-07-19T16:41:58.682-07:00How To Make Continent Boxes
Creating Geography Treasure Boxes
While creating a geography unit study, I stumbled across a blog post at LaPaz Home Learning telling about the Continent Boxes she had just completed. Finally, I knew what to do with all the "artifacts" we create during our studies of different countries.
Continent Boxes are sort of like treasure boxes- one for each continent- which containMelissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-86874119866646336492021-07-19T06:27:00.002-07:002022-05-20T12:27:22.883-07:00Weeds, Abundance, and Looking BackPurslaneGardening provides many opportunities to experience the blessings and creativity of God on an intimate level. Recently I was struck by the abundance He pours out on us in the weeds He causes to grow. As I was cleaning out an overgrown flower bed, I noticed that almost every weed I was removing was one that could be eaten, and which provided health benefits superior to the vegetables whichMelissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-6922619500830495122016-04-27T06:13:00.001-07:002020-11-12T12:20:02.133-08:00Using Narration in Your HomeschoolI didn’t set out to be a "Charlotte Mason Homeschooler." I’m not one of those moms who researched all the various methods before choosing the perfect one. In fact, following someone else’s method of teaching goes against what I believe is one of the greatest benefits of homeschooling- education which is tailored to the needs and styles of the learners. But over time I discovered that many of the Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-61021888401871756532016-04-27T06:11:00.001-07:002021-07-19T04:59:54.591-07:00Creating a Geography Notebook (free printables}
What Should You Include?
Have you ever wondered what to put in a geography notebook? While the *exact* contents are totally up to you, perhaps you'd enjoy taking a peek inside some notebooks created by another family. Here are some of item we have included in our notebooks. I've included some pictures, as well as links to printables we used or printables that could be used instead of what we Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-49404749583481885792015-01-13T05:18:00.003-08:002021-07-19T05:00:20.722-07:00Notgrass (Revised American History) Literature Selections In the Public Domain
In addition to revising their World History texts last year, the Notgrass company also revised their American History textbooks and brought them up to date.
Even though the text has been updated, only one of the literature selections has been changed. This means, if you already own this program and decide to update, you will only need to buy one additional literature books in Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-88530995059497367272014-10-23T06:34:00.002-07:002021-07-19T05:00:38.692-07:00Skip Counting Worksheets For 2's and 5's {freebie}
Skip Counting By Two.pdf
Skip Counting By Five.pdf
Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-46786908156120221682014-03-14T13:27:00.003-07:002021-07-19T05:01:00.053-07:00Notgrass (Revised World History) Literature Selections In the Public Domain
First, the good news: The Notgrass company has revised their World History textbooks and brought them up to date. The new version is currently at the printer, and they expect to start shipping the first week of April.
Now, the bad news: As might be expected with an update like this, several of the literature selections have been changed. This means, if you already own this Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-53235820999522924052013-08-08T05:15:00.000-07:002015-05-15T09:54:49.512-07:00Preserving Homeschool Memories With a YearbookAt the end of third grade, my parents removed my sister and me from the private Christian school we had been attending and began home schooling. While I eventually grew to like being at home, I still to this day enjoy looking at my old school year books from the private school. I'm sure I would enjoy looking at my home school year books as well, but there aren't any. Nor are there any pictures. Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-83403334413870905232013-08-05T13:26:00.001-07:002021-07-19T05:04:23.149-07:009th Grade {course plans}
These are the plans I have put together for my children's freshman year. The classes were chosen based on the guidelines for graduation in the state of Virginia, but may be varied based on each child's personal needs. * This post contains affiliate links.
Algebra 1
Prerequisites: Pre Algebra
Grade Level: 9
Credit: 1
Option #1:
This course providesMelissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-90546191511161086582013-08-05T12:49:00.003-07:002015-04-16T06:43:29.292-07:00Chore Charts For Large Families {free printable}
Since the chore chart I used as an illustration on my post about why kids need chores has been so popular, I thought it deserved a post of its own. My first attempts at coming up with a way for my children to keep track of their chores were a disaster. They consisted of separate lists for each child (worked for them, but hard for me if I needed to find who was responsible for a specific chore) Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-50997929733358511942013-08-02T19:04:00.001-07:002016-04-27T06:05:42.281-07:00The Uncle Eric Series {review}
The eleven volume Uncle Eric series provides a great, in-depth introduction to economic, history, and government as you've never seen them taught before. They are fascinating. I found them hard to put down!
These books are written by Richard Maybury aka "Uncle Eric" as a series of letters to his nephew Chris and deal with the topics of economics and government. But there is so much more you Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-8676543658552938282013-07-31T05:24:00.003-07:002021-07-19T05:05:12.706-07:00Keyboarding {course plans}
Keyboarding
Prerequisites: none
Grade Level: 9-11
Credit: .5
Students taking this course will learn correct keyboarding technique and will work to improve their keyboarding speed and accuracy. Formatting of basic documents will also be taught and students will be given opportunities to apply their keyboarding skills in “real life” situations.
Curriculum List
Typing Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-72469818414509339862013-07-30T16:16:00.002-07:002021-07-19T05:05:34.916-07:00Why Kids Need Chores
It saddens me to hear of young men and women who leave home without knowing the basics of how to care for themselves. Perhaps their parents thought it an act of sacrificial service to carry out the duties of home maintenance alone. Or perhaps they felt guilty requiring the child to take on any of "their" responsibilities. In some cases, they may not have even had the time (or skills) requiredMelissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-18957018273239613472013-07-27T15:31:00.003-07:002021-07-19T05:06:02.547-07:00Ideas For Studying the Viking Explorers
A Viking is one of the Norse (Scandinavian) explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late eighth to the early eleventh century. These Norsemen used their famed longships to travel as far east as Constantinople and the Volga River in Russia, and as far west as Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland. This period of Viking expansion is known Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-30691905044454790892013-07-24T12:20:00.002-07:002021-07-19T05:32:10.678-07:00Sculpting With Cheesewax
Here is my son at age 13, sculpting a turkey out of cheese wax.
My second born son has an unusual hobby. It started when my mother-in-law gave us a bag of Laughing Cow miniature cheeses in August of 2009. I had just given birth to child #8 , and the kids were a bit bored. So they began using the wax off these cheeses as if it were play-dough. Son #2 was making some very Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-87344985151444906972013-07-24T11:04:00.001-07:002021-07-19T05:07:13.999-07:00Notebooking With Younger Children
Is It Possible To Use Notebooking With a Pre-Reader?
Notebooking is a great way to learn and there is no reason why it can't work just as well for younger children as it does for the older ones. There are many ways to include early learners in the notebooking experience. Here are a few tried and true methods we have used in our own homeschool, as well as some links to additional resources Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-14013039759449452222013-06-01T19:43:00.004-07:002021-07-19T05:07:53.348-07:00FREE! Lesson Plans, E-books, & Online Classes
Living on a limited budget AND finding funds for curriculum can sometimes be a struggle. There isn't always much left for extras. But that doesn't mean your children have to miss out. The internet is overflowing with free resources, available at the click of a mouse. Let me show you where to look!
An Old-Fashioned Education
You'll find here a directory Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-40657665031835879512013-04-17T09:41:00.004-07:002021-07-19T05:52:18.299-07:00The Hidden Art if Homemaking
(This post was originally published on my old blog on Nov 12, 2008)
I've been working on a lapbook to go along with The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer. This is an excellent book with lots of wonderful ideas on how to realize your full potential, while creating a fuller, richer homelife for yourself and your family. Mrs. Schaeffer works from the premise that everyone has Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-55109908206477195412013-04-14T14:38:00.008-07:002021-07-19T05:55:40.143-07:00Don't Bite The Hands That Bless You!
I have a confession to make. I'm angry.
I just finished reading a post on the Homeschool Share blog explaining why they have decided to remove all their FIAR resources, as a matter of concience, and I am totally stunned by many of the comments that post recieved.
For those of you who do not know, the Homeschool Share website is a labor of love produced by Ami Brainerd.&Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-7828163963908538552013-04-03T07:32:00.000-07:002016-08-24T09:01:14.469-07:00How To Bag Groceries
Although I have never worked in a grocery store, I am pretty certain that these stores have no program for training their employees to bag groceries. And if they do, it isn't working. I cannot count the number of times I have arrived home with ruined groceries, or the times I have had to rebag items at the store to avoid impending disasters.
When all the children were home, there were eleven Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-25239809067323652812013-01-12T11:21:00.001-08:002021-07-19T05:11:34.522-07:00Tips For Writing Your Child's Homeschool Transcript
One of the biggest points of concern for homeschoolers who continue to home school through the high school years is how to write a transcript. The first step in writing a home school transcript comes in planning the courses which will be recorded on that transcript. Once you know what is needed to make a transcript that will cause colleges to take notice, it is mostly a matter of Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-30613687742896018232012-11-21T17:17:00.002-08:002021-07-19T05:11:51.230-07:00Bible Verses For Thanksgiving {freebie}
Need something to keep the kids busy while you finish up in the kitchen? Here are some Bible verse pages that they can color. I plan to hang these around the house after the kids are done with them.
Bible Verses For Thanksgiving
Melissa Tellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285808638728829759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232948028912172039.post-53468065873216484692012-11-10T16:30:00.002-08:002021-07-19T05:12:24.895-07:00Save Time In the Kitchen, The Easy Way
It seems like everywhere I look lately, I see directions for make-ahead crockpot cooking and meals for the freezer. These directions come with the promise that they only take "one afternoon" or "a couple of hours" to prep. But seriously, what homeschooling mother has an entire afternoon to set aside for meal preparation? How often can we even find a couple of extra hours in our schedule?
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