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Homeschool Ideas & Tips Newsletter - Winter 2006
Homeschool Ideas & Tips eZine - Winter 2006
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*** Hello from Charmaine ***
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Dearest Reader,
Welcome to the winter edition of my Homeschool eZine. If
you are a new subscriber, we're glad to have you on board!
In this edition, I've decided to re-print an article that
was very well received and appreciate several years ago. It
seems that, by this time of year, we begin to get a
little tired of status quo "school". If you're feeling
like you need a bit of a break from the routine, read on
for some great ideas for "Fun Fridays".
Blessings on your day,
Charmaine
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In this issue:
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1. Ideas: "Fun Fridays"
2. Tips: Include the Children
3. What's New?
4. About Charmaine
5. Testimonial
6. Favorite Quotes
7. Laugh Lines
8. The Small Print
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*** Ideas ***
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Fun Fridays
About this time of year I think most of us begin to get a
wee bit weary of “doing school”. If that is true for your
family, then this may be a great time to try adding a "Fun
Friday" to your school schedule. You might like it so much
that you decide to keep it in the schedule for next year!
For many years now, we have tried to schedule in some fun
things on Friday afternoons when we plan something that is
educational, yet fun and different. This adds a much needed
break from the regular routine. It gives all of us
something to look forward to and helps end the week on a
pleasant note.
The easiest "Fun Friday" thing to plan is an education
board game(or card game. Once you’ve purchased or
borrowed several games, all you need to do is haul one out
and start playing. We’ve had some favorites over the years
that I’d like to share with you. Because I know how busy
you are, I will also list a website where you can either
purchase or read more about each game. I've grouped the
games by subject matter to help you decide which ones are
best suited for your family.
****************** General Knowledge *******************
BrainQuest Game For Grades 1 – 6 (all levels can play
together) by University Games.
The object is to be the first player to finish a race
around the game board. The board is designed to mimic a
school playground. Each player moves by correctly answering
questions from the Brain Quest cards. Each of the 256 cards
contains questions and answers in categories such as math,
science, social studies, English, and grab bag (a euphemism
for cultural literacy). Brain Quest's folded cards prevent
the I-saw-the-answer-on-the-back problem while allowing
even the player asking the question to guess the answer.
www.brainquest.com or www.amazon.com
******************* Vocabulary/Language ***************
Rummy Roots (and More Rummy Roots)
This is a go-fish type card game using Greek and Latin
roots. The game can be played on several levels and
provides a fun and easy way to learn 42 Greek and Latin
roots, over 190 vocabulary words, and the ability to at
least partially decipher over 2,000 words!
www.rainbowresource.com Item # 007729
1-888-841-3456
Bethump’d With Words
This game will challenge your knowledge of everyday words
and test your strategic skills. It is expressly designed
for parents and children or teachers and students to play
together. It enables teachers to stretch brain muscles
while stimulating a fundamental interest in words,
language, and, ultimately, reading. Bethump’d with Words
board game comes in two editions: Discovery Edition and
Senior Edition. There is also a book edition available. For
2-8 players.
www.rainbowresource.com Product # 008467
1-888-841-3456
***************** Literature/Shakespeare *************
The Play’s The Thing by Aristoplay.
The game presents quotes, plots and characters from one
Shakespeare play at a time in a fun way. (3 different plays
included with the game but you can buy more later.) As
players piece together sets and perform scenes, the play
begins to make sense. Soon, players are ready to go on to
the next Shakespeare play. And then the next. We love this
one!
www.aristoplay.com
1-800-433-GAME
*********************** Math **********************
Family Math (book) Author/Editor: V. Thompson
This is not a board game but a book that has many
interesting math activities. Includes many games and
reproducible charts. Comes in 3 versions: Family Math
(grades 1-6) Family Math for Young Children PK-3, and
Family Math: The Middle School Years Grades 5-8.
www.rainbowresource.com Item # 004714
1-888-841-3456
*********************** Science **********************
Somebody Game by Aristoplay
As a puzzle activity, players draw body part cards and
place a body part on the body board. Level 2 teaches the
locations and functions of major body parts. Learn the
names, functions and locations of major body parts.
www.aristoplay.com
1-800-433-GAME
Inventors, Explorers, Scientists Card Games by Aristoplay
Three different card decks present facts and achievements
of noted figures. Instructions for a rummy game are
included and decks can also be used for standard card
games.
www.aristoplay.com
1-800-433-GAME
*********************** Geography ***********************
Where in the World by Aristoplay.
Play as a card game to learn the countries on the
continents. Play with the cards and boards to learn the
location of the countries as well as the capital,
population, flag, major religion, languages, currency,
major imports and exports, literacy rate and seacoasts.
www.aristoplay.com
1-800-433-GAME
************************ Music *************************
Musopoly.
This fun board game for all ages turns learning music
theory and reading into a creative, fun time together.
Students work together, not against each other, and
everybody wins! The game comes with answers and ideas for
beginning through advanced play. Includes more than a 175
cards, dictation slate & notes, dice, bright gold coins,
and a very clear rule book. Use with 2 to 6 players, up to
12 in a group.
www.musicmotion.com Product #6130
1-800-445-0649
****************** Logic/Thinking Skills **************
Set Card Game.
It sounds simple; players race to see which three cards (of
the twelve showing) form a “set”. There are no turns, no
waiting - the quickest to deduce a logical set wins the
point. There is no age advantage; your children can beat
you if their visual perception in sharper than yours. Even
when played alone, the game is a mental challenge. MENSA
chose this game as a top mind game in 1991 - chosen for
originality, intellectual challenge, aesthetics, quality
and longevity (you won’t quickly tire of this game!).
Grade 1 – Adult.
www.rainbowresource.com Product # 008706
1-888-841-3456
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In addition to games, you might use your "Fun
Fridays" for any of the following:
-- Movies/videos/DVDs - the ones you wish you had time to
watch but never seem to get to.
-- Field trips / nature walks
-- Craft and art projects
-- Music time - listening to a particular composer, playing
music together, dancing.
Whatever you choose to do on your "Fun Fridays", I’m sure
that you will quickly learn that the time is well spent.
Play (and learn) together whenever you can!
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*** Tips ***
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Let the children be involved with planning your "Fun
Fridays". Take some time to brain storm with them. Come
up with all sorts of ideas … from wacky to practical. Have
fun with this and let the imaginations run wild (a trip to
the moon?). Then, once you have your "Fun Friday" wish
list, choose 4 things you can schedule into the next 4
Fridays. Get them on the calendar and start having some
end-of-the-school-week fun!
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What's New?
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Fr*ee Online Goal Maker
I've added a helpful new feature to my website. It's an
easy to use online tool to help you think about and set
your goals. As you complete this 5-minute quiz, you are
really coaching yourself. When you're done, you may choose
to have your Goals Report emailed to you, and even request
a burst of free cyber or phone coaching!
Try it out. It's fun, helpful and fr*ee!
Here's the link:
www.victorycoaching.citymax.com/goalmaker.html
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*** About Charmaine ***
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Charmaine Wistad has successfully homeschooled her two
children from pre-school through high school. Now she is
turning her attention toward helping other homeschooling
moms.
Through regularly scheduled telephone coaching sessions,
Charmaine helps homeschool moms identify and define their
ideal homeschooling lifestyle, then make a plan and set the
realistic goals to achieve it. She also provides the
accountability necessary to carry through and have true
victory. Charmaine helps homeschool moms THRIVE - not just
survive.
Be sure to visit her website:
www.victorycoaching.citymax.com
You are invited to try a fr*ee no-obligation telephone
coaching session. You'll be amazed at how much can be
accomplished in just one session!
Email to request your fr*ee sample session at:
wistad@chibardun.net
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*** Testimonial ***
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"Charmaine Wistad is awesome...she has helped me get
clarity on what the real issues are that hinder me in
making my homeschool all God wants it to be. Her warmth,
honesty and genuineness make me feel so encouraged and
supported. I thank God for her presence in my life."
Wanda Yeatman
ex-harried homeschooler!!
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*** Favorite Quotes ***
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"We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing."
--George Bernard Shaw --
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*** Laugh Lines ***
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A pastor was speaking to a group of second graders about
the resurrection of Jesus when one student asked, "What did
Jesus say right after He came out of the grave?"
The pastor explained that the Gospels do not tell us what
He said.
The hand of one little girl shot up. "I bet I know what He
said: He said, 'tah dah!'"
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*** The Small Print ***
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If you enjoyed this newsletter, please forward it to
everyone you know. Thanks!
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Victory Coaching
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