Welcome to our series sharing Homeschool Resources: Valentines, Ruins, Stones and More. I would like to ask you to take a look at the websites below and let me know if you’ve used any of these resources with your students. In the meantime, Charlie and I are creating our Free Do-it-Yourself Valentines Coupon Book. Would you like to join us for Craft Time??
FREE Do-it-Yourself Valentine Coupon Book
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we have a special Freebie just for you! Make your own Do-it-Yourself Valentine Coupon Book for all the “Valentines” in your life. They are sure to love this personalized Valentine Coupon Book available through Monday, 2/15!
Manyeats.com: The History & Art of Making Sweethearts Candy!– All grades, with parental supervision
“Sweetheart Candies” are a cultural icon and Manyeats.com offers a terrific article on the history of the little Valentine confections.
This thorough article includes everything from the origins and history of the candy hearts to the machines, messages, and flavors used over the years. Be sure to view the video found on this page to take a virtual field trip to the Necco’s Candy factory to see how their conversational sweethearts are made.
You can make fun Valentine crafts with candy conversation hearts. At CraftTestDummies.com you’ll find links to some fun ideas – like Valentine Bingo Cards. Note: I didn’t review the linked sites. Parents, please preview and supervise all Internet use.
Brainology is a fun online program for grades 4-12 that shows students how to develop a growth mindset by teaching how their brains – like their muscles – become stronger with effort and practice.
Stone Pages– All grades, with parental supervision
Many people know about one of the most famous stone ruins called Stonehenge in England. However, there are hundreds of stone ruins throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, including standing stones (like Stonehenge) and many of them are much older than Stonehenge. They document early man’s habitats, customs, rituals, defense, observance of cycles in nature like the seasons, and much more.
Today’s website offers the most amazing compilation of information on stone ruins in the U.K. and Europe. When you get to the site you can click on the following destinations to open new website pages devoted to these ruins:
- England
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Scotland
- Wales
You can take virtual tours of these remarkable historic sites through photographs and text — and in some cases through quick time movies. You will be astounded by the sheer number of these ruins, and what archaeologists have been able to piece together about early humans from them.
You can take virtual tours of:
- stone forts
- stone settlements
- stone circles
- standing stones
- tombs
- burial chambers
- and many other formations
Allow plenty of time on your first visit to this site to get your bearings. You’ll want to bookmark it to visit each country and the many ruins offered for virtual tours.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
