Have I mentioned lately how much I love this learning/teaching/homeschool thing!
It's the best when I learn something for the first time as well ( and it happens ALOT). I think they can feel the excitement in my teaching when I alight upon something new and interesting.
The Bible Story Series that we purchased several years ago has been a great resource for us this year as we go through the Old Testament. It looks like this:
Funny side note, I used to look at these in my pedriatician's office when I was little. Strange how I remember that so clearly.
Anywho......to the present moment,
Mackenzie's Land of Canaan drawing:
We have now left Egypt, wandered the desert for 40 years and are about to enter the Promised Land. Book 3 had a great drawing of the promised land after the Israelites settled in for good.
I had all the kids trace the outline of the mapped areas, shade in the different tribe/family regions and label them with their symbols. It reminded them of the blessings that Jacob had bestowed upon his sons, from Reuben to Benjamin. Such a worthwhile activity to go with our curriculum.
I followed you from the My Father's World Blog Roll. We are in the midst of Creation to the Greeks also (and 1st grade for our youngest). We are a week behind you, so I look forward to reading your blog to give me ideas!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Land of Canaan Map activity is great! Where did it come from? At first, I thought that maybe I missed something in our curriculum but then realized it was something you added.
I look forward to reading more on your blog! Stop by mine when you get a chance: www.hsdays.blogspot.com