Summer Plans

I know there are a handful of people who look forward to seeing our shenanigans unfold over the summer. This time, I typed it all up and included links to my resources. In case anyone wants to follow along. And because it'll help me stay organized and find everything in one place. I know; that's what Pinterest is for, but I didn't make separate boards for each theme, so it's a hot mess. This just makes more sense. I hope I'm not being too ambitious; we're going to have a lot going on, and of course not everything is on-level for all 3 kids, but as in the past, they all will get something out of it and participate in ways that they can.

Ongoing:

Greek/Latin Roots: Learn a few roots every week, then at the end of the summer, play "build-a-word" where they can make up their own words and define them with what they learned.

http://www.gottoteach.com/2015/06/teaching-greek-and-latin-roots.html?m=1

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Greek-and-Latin-Roots-Freebie-850039

http://imlovinlit.com/interactive-reading-literature_28/

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/750x/02/d7/4e/02d74e7f2b54b2bc79e353fa172b47c2.jpg

http://thebrownbagteacher.blogspot.com/2014/01/greek-and-latin-roots.html?m=1

http://mscraftynyla.blogspot.com/2013/11/ccss-prefixes-suffixes-greek-roots-and.html?m=1

http://gottoteach.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=94d3fed7d5bdb0ec46e1b7536&id=471d6cf0a2

http://teachingmyfriends.blogspot.com/search/label/Anchor%20Charts?m=1

Math and Roman Numerals (I have workbooks for math, no links, sorry!)

Letters/Handwriting/Cursive

http://mrsvigna.weebly.com/handwriting-handwriting-wo-tears.html

http://thisreadingmama.com/cursive-handwriting-worksheets/

http://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/free-cursive-handwriting-worksheets-instant-download/

http://www.donnayoung.org/penmanship/redines.htm

June 6-10: Crafts

Make a kite with materials found around the house because Ellie has been wanting to do this forever.

Perler beads http://www.redtedart.com/2014/09/17/hama-bead-perler-bead-bracelets/

Bird marionette http://m.instructables.com/id/Silly-Bird-Marionette-tutorial/

God's eye http://www.redtedart.com/2016/05/02/flower-gods-eye-diy/

Papier mache bowl  http://www.redtedart.com/2016/04/26/papier-mache-summer-fruit-bowls/

Globe http://m.lakeshorelearning.com/h5/index

Batik Painting http://ourcreativeday.blogspot.com/2011/08/rainbow-batik.html?m=1

Field Trip: James & the Giant Peach 11:00am at Miller Outdoor Theater WThF

Explore Houston (Hermann Park, fountains etc). 

June 13-17: VBS at St. Clare

In the afternoons:

Printable art http://artfulparent.com/2015/07/16-printable-art-activities-for-kids.html

Color puzzles http://teachmama.com/color-puzzles-fun-math-and-logic-for-kids/

Name writing http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/58336/10-ways-practice-writing-name

I spy http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/03/free-animal-i-spy-printable-for-kids.html?m=1

Or http://www.andnextcomesl.com/2016/04/free-farm-animal-themed-i-spy-printable-for-kids.html?m=1

Name art http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/category/alphabet-activities

Or https://tinyartroom.wordpress.com/2015/09/16/cursive-name-bugs/

June 20-24: Countries of the World

Go to library, pick out a country to learn about (maybe one per kid) and an Atlas for kids if there isn't one at home. 

Finish the papier mache globe from 2 weeks ago. 

Nesting boxes for size reference of city, country, continent etc. 

Country fact sheets http://m.1plus1plus1equals1.net/qnvuw6s/articles/27670/A-Simple-World-Geography-Plan-with-Notebooking-and-Map-Printables

Or https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Country-Report-Research-Project-editable-1863710

Or http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/country-study-printables

Or http://m.1plus1plus1equals1.net/qnvuw6s/articles/49429/World-Geography-Country-Printables

Activity possibilities are fluid, let the kids guide... depending on the countries chosen... Could make traditional outfits with paper that the kids can wear, learn phrases in the language, cook food from each country, listen to traditional music, learn a dance etc. 

Field Trip: Go to the Zoo, find an animal from each continent, draw it or write it on a "passport" book or just a paper

Peanuts Movie 10am Cinemark Summer Movie Club Wednesday

June 27-July 1: OnStage Kids camp for E & K

Activities for Anthony:

Tools pack http://royalbaloo.com/free-tools-prek-and-tot-packs/

Target practice http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/06/shoot-splash-outside-activity-for-kids.html

Carwash http://www.iheartartsncrafts.com/top-10-activities-for-toddler-boys/

Egg carton dump truck http://rubsomedirtblog.com/2011/08/favorite-craft-1-diy-dump-truck/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+ItsPeachyInQuechee+(It's+Peachy+In+Quechee)

Pouring station http://busytoddler.com/2015/09/pouring-station/

Crumpled paper art http://buggyandbuddy.com/crumpled-paper-art-for-kids-inspired-by-ish/

Ball run http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/diy-ball-run-boredom-buster-164339

Coloring with cars http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/World/Zooming_Pens/Zooming_Pens.html

Camp Show on Friday night

July 5-8 and 11-15: Human body

Check out books from Library

Trace kids' bodies on big roll of paper to fill in with systems/organs throughout the weeks (could just do one kid, for simplicity), or do Organ Systems foldable throughout the week https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Human-Body-11-Organ-Systems-Foldable-412646

Basic printable http://www.livinglifeandlearning.com/human-body-printables-for-kids.html

Learn about cells; make shrinky dink cell model http://www.gottoteach.com/2014/12/shrinky-dinks-cell-models.html?m=1

Recipe for a body http://www.preschools4all.com/november-bulletin-boards.html

Language tie-in: idioms about the human body 

Apps to check out http://igamemom.com/apps-for-kids-to-learn-about-human-body/

Circulatory System

What is blood made of? http://creeksidelearning.com/more-kitchen-science-whats-inside-a-drop-of-blood/ or

http://www.bigredkitchen.com/2008/05/biology-with-food/#.T9XbWG5Krgc.pinterest or

http://www.icanteachmychild.com/what-is-blood-made-of/

Use blood model to explain David's illness http://m.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-difference-between-red-and-white-blood-cells.htm

Heart Model http://www.spelloutloud.com/human-body-learning-about-heart.html 

or http://m.kidshealth.org/en/kids/bfs-csactivity.html?WT.ac=

Circulatory system diagram http://www.livinglifeandlearning.com/circulatory-system-worksheets-for-kids.html#_a5y_p=5215003

See your pulse http://whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com/2011/02/science-experiments-for-elementary.html?m=1

How a cut heals http://dogfoose.com/2011/03/cut-dried/

Circulation game

http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/homeschool-freedownloads/lifesciences-games/circultationgame.php

Game/ app http://igamemom.com/app-teach-circulatory-respiratory-systems/

Respiratory System

Parts diagram, vocal cords demo, lung model (several activities at this site) http://www.spelloutloud.com/human-body-respiratory-system.html

Sense of smell exploration http://www.thingstoshareandremember.com/smelling-sensory-bottles/

And http://picklebums.com/experimenting-with-things-that-smell/

And http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/jrl115/my-sense-of-smell-test

And http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/anatomy-smell/

App: http://igamemom.com/app-teach-circulatory-respiratory-systems/

Digestive System

Coloring page http://iheartguts.com/blogs/free-downloads/54625989-digestive-system-coloring-page

Edible system

http://funinscience.blogspot.ca/2011/05/edible-digestive-systems.html?m=1

Digestion demo (hands-on, possibly gross) & visualizing the length of the digestive system

http://www.homeschoolroom.com/digestive-system-demonstration/

Farts facts?! http://indulgy.com/post/XCA6nm1BQ1/farts

Tasty science kit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/mobile/w/toys-games-tasty-science/12607430?ean=9781400656684&st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Core+Shopping+Toys+Games+Brand_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP24574&k_clickid=3x24574

Tongue map

http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/5-senses-taste-matching/

Sense of taste

http://eatingrichly.com/tasting-cooking-games-for-kids/

And 

http://stayathomeeducator.com/what-flavor-is-it-a-five-senses-activity/

Nervous System

Brain hat/parts of brain http://thecraftyclassroom.com/crafts/anatomy-crafts-for-kids/brain-crafts-activities/

Brain surgery http://leftbraincraftbrain.com/2014/09/13/messy-play-brain-surgery/

Neuron blow painting and other activities http://thefantasticfive-hockmana.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/weve-got-nerve-nervous-system-activities.html?m=1

Spinal cord model out of candy http://adventuresinmommydom.org/make-candy-spine/#comment-140099

Messenger game http://www.meetpenny.com/2013/02/science-saturday-nervous-system-lesson-9/

Muscles & Bones

Rib cage http://www.ourtimetolearn.com/blog/2014/05/19/bones-and-joints/

Simple bone diagram http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/47351/skeleton-bones-for-kids

What a bone is made of model http://homeschooljournal-bergblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/human-biology-bones-and-skeletal-system.html?m=1

Explore real bone marrow from the grocery store

Bone puzzle http://www.pinayhomeschooler.com/2012/08/the-skeletal-system.html?m=1

Or http://www.spelloutloud.com/human-body-learning-about-bones.html

Roll-a-skeleton game http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/skeleton-game

Pasta skeleton http://artprojectsforkids.org/pasta-skeleton/

Label your own bones http://hubpages.com/education/skeletal-and-muscular-systems

Bone video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lzUNWeIJerg&feature=share

Tendons "robot" hand http://aclassofone.blogspot.com/2013/12/apologia-anatomy-physiology-unit-three.html?m=1

App: This is my Body Anatomy for Kids

Muscle model http://www.spelloutloud.com/human-body-learning-about-muscles.html

Muscle info http://m.kidshealth.org/en/kids/muscles.html?WT.ac=

Types of muscles http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/inside-out-anatomy-muscles/

Exercise muscle groups http://evavarga.net/2014/12/11/stem-club-muscular-system/

Why we need bones and muscles http://www.icanteachmychild.com/why-the-human-body-needs-muscles-and-bones/

Cover big paper body in muscles http://thehometeacher.org/2012/02/human-body-the-muscular-system.html

Eyes/Ears

Parts of the eye http://m.kidshealth.org/en/kids/eyes.html?WT.ac=

Eye facts https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/11/15-fascinating-facts-about-your-eyes-infographic/

How eyes see color http://scientiflix.com/post/113711048240/how-do-your-eyes-see-color-when-you-look-at-a

Spectroscope http://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-spectroscope/

Rainbow paper http://www.sciencekiddo.com/rainbow-paper-kid-color-science/

Dilation/light http://suzieshomeeducationideas.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/5-ways-to-learn-about-our-eyes.html?m=1

Braille/blindness http://followthejrleader.blogspot.com/2013/10/brownie-senses-badge.html?m=1

And https://signsanddisplays.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/free-braille-alphabet-vectors/

How ears work https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vrk1c42sqCw

Parts of ears http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/anatomy-hearing/

Seeing sound http://igamemom.com/science-experiments-for-kids-about-sound/#_a5y_p=4383714

Make a kazoo or harmonica http://www.messforless.net/making-music-homemade-harmonica/

Sound waves http://www.kcedventures.com/blog/the-science-of-sound-waves-an-awesome-experiment-for-kids

 And http://www.thejoysofboys.com/sound-vibrations/

Listen to music

Deafness/ASL https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language

Skin (it holds it all in!)

Why wear sunscreen? http://www.connectionsacademy.com/resources/instructographics/sunscreen-activity-for-kids

Or http://www.icanteachmychild.com/why-do-we-need-sunscreen-experiment/

Layers of skin cake http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/edible-skin-layer-cake/

Fingerprint lab http://www.kcedventures.com/blog/fingerprint-science-for-kids

Sense of touch http://bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com/search?q=Hand+texture&m=1

And http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/anatomy-touch/

Germs/handwashing http://www.howweelearn.com/wash-your-hands/

Or http://hubpages.com/education/immune-system-lesson-plan

Bath fizzies http://pagingfunmums.com/2013/08/11/diy-bath-fizzies-great-fun-for-bath-time/

Field Trip: Go to the Health Museum to wrap up all lessons

July 18-22: Fairytales, Myths, and Superheroes

Library for books about mythology, fairytales, and superheroes (comics?) 

Rory's Story Cubes game http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003EIK136/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1463954195&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=rory%27s+story+cubes&dpPl=1&dpID=51dkp5izgfL&ref=plSrch

Story Starters http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/story-starters/

Writing prompts http://picklebums.com/writing-prompts-for-kids/

Fairytale elements http://www.theclassroomkey.com/2014/12/why-teach-fairy-tales.html

Mythical creatures http://m.9gag.com/gag/anXEdd5?ref=pn

Mythology resources http://thekennedyadventures.com/study-greek-mythology-in-homeschool/

Medusa snake hat http://enchantedhomeschoolingmom.org/2014/01/greek-mythology-unit-resources-activities/

Make-a-monster https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ancient-Greece-Interactive-Notebook-1213767

Greeks gods http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/greek-gods-coloring-14/

Video on Greek mythology https://redwhiteandgrew.com/2013/01/15/homegrown-kids-online-resource-for-studying-greek-mythology/

Mythology pack http://www.3dinosaurs.com/wordpress/index.php/exploring-greek-mythology-poppin-book-nook/

Story planning sheets https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Write-a-Story-Guiding-Students-Through-the-Writing-Process-190326

Act it out (stop motion movie?) my paper world scenery http://www.mrprintables.com/paper-toys-my-paper-world.html

Make a comic http://picklebums.com/free-printable-comic-book-templates/

Superhero Surprise Ride box https://shop.surpriseride.com/shop/product/107713128_superheroes-activity-kit

Stories with Morals http://www.momjunction.com/articles/moral-stories-for-kids_00369197/

Some craft(s), guided by kids, related to all the themes 

Field Trip: My BFF the Dragon 11:00am at Miller Outdoor Theater Weds

July 25-29: Science and Engineering

Apple experiments http://www.pre-kpages.com/apple-science-experiment/

Rotting food science http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/10/our-kids-can-be-scientists-in-the-kitchen.html

Sugar water density http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/sugar-water-density-rainbow-science-experiment/

Salt water density http://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/simple-salt-water-density-science-experiment-saturday-science/

Gummi bear osmosis lab http://www.amiddleschoolsurvivalguide.com/2011/10/yummy-gummy-bears.html?m=1

Candy science http://lemonlimeadventures.com/awesome-candy-experiments-kids/#_a5y_p=3242724

Cardboard Robot http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2013/06/make-articulated-cardboard-robots.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+typepad/iTVx+(The+Crafty+Crow)&utm_content=Google+Reader

Hexbug draw-bot http://www.minieco.co.uk/diy-hexbug-draw-bot/?crlt.pid=camp.6D7uIBejTmJp

Wind-up robot http://blog.mrprintables.com/corkers-by-reddish-studio/

Tiny dancer-bot http://babbledabbledo.com/steam-project-tiny-dancers-homopolar-motor/?m

Balancing robot http://buggyandbuddy.com/science-kids-balancing-robot-free-printable/

Flip-a-bot http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/flip-a-robot-free-printable-activity-book/

Robot tracing practice http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2233015941&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=3326656&link=aHR0cDovL2Zyb21wb25kLmJsb2dzcG90LmNvbS8yMDE0LzAxL2JpZy1zaGFwZS10cmFjaW5nLmh0bWw&frame=1&click=0&user=0

Perler bead robot http://picklebums.com/designing-robots-a-simple-steam-activity/

Engineering projects http://lemonlimeadventures.com/best-engineering-projects-for-kids/

Pulley-making or Rube Goldberg machine http://fun-a-day.com/14-fun-engineering-activities-for-kids/

Straw rockets http://buggyandbuddy.com/straw-rockets-with-free-rocket-template/

Spinning planes http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys/twinplane.html

Butterfly static http://mobile.iheartcraftythings.com/d90tf79/articles/71171/Static-Electricity-Butterfly-Experiment

Paper flyers http://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com/2014/05/2-paper-flyers.html?m=1

Penny spinner http://frugalfun4boys.com/2016/01/04/penny-spinners-tops-kids-can-make/

Apps: http://www.thehuskylovingteacher.com/2014/09/back-to-school-night-tables-science.html?m=1

Field trip: Go bowling (physics!)

August 1-5: The Olympics

Library: pick another country to root for in the Olympics (other than USA)

Learning about the world during the Olympics http://multiculturalkidblogs.com/2014/02/21/using-olympics-raise-global-kids-kim-vij/

Fact Sheet https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Olympics-Country-Report-Set-1047522

Olympic symbols and meanings https://m.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-3452-the-olympics-symbols-and-their-meaning-display-posters

Olympic Rings http://www.printactivities.com/ConnectTheDots/Olympic-Dot2Dot.shtml#.V0JYAy88KnM

And http://www.messforless.net/kids-olympic-games-craft/

Torch & Medals http://www.icanteachmychild.com/olympic-activities-and-crafts-for-kids/

Make paper flags of the countries we chose

Games http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2012/08/kid-bloggers-go-olympics-straw-javelin.html

And http://creativestarlearning.blogspot.be/2010/11/what-do-you-do-when-you-dont-know-what.html?m=1

And http://lifeasmama.com/10-sidewalk-chalk-ideas-thatll-keep-kids-enterained-for-hours/5/

And http://www.theburghbaby.com/adventures-in-chalk/adventures-in-chalk/

And http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/cures-for-cabin-fever-indoor-games-for-kids-199604

Country-specific craft?

Zoetrope http://www.cutoutfoldup.com/1108-zoetrope.php

Field trip possibilities:

Gymnastics day Camp (Little Gym)

Martial Arts trial class

Watch Opening Ceremonies Friday/games next 2 weeks

August 8-12: Service and Manners

Acts of kindness http://kidsstuffworld.com/2015/02/22-kid-approved-acts-kindness-can-week/

Volunteering http://nateandrachael.com/terrehaute/community-service-volunteer-with-kids/

And http://www.millionsofmiles.com/2012/12/30-service-projects-to-do-with-your-kids.html?m=1

And http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2012/06/summer-service-list/

Mail a slice of cake http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965787/diy-cake-postcard-tutorial

Work ethic http://www.therealisticmama.com/teach-kids-good-work-ethic/

George Washington's rules to live by https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1426315007/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Manners http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2015/03/guidelines-for-manners-to-teach-kids/

And http://amp.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/positive/playful-ways-to-teach-kids-manners/

And http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/teaching-children-hospitality-free-printable/#_a5y_p=2371913

Manners Tea Party http://www.kludgymom.com/teaching-kids-manners/#_a5y_p=1213903

And http://playfullearning.net/2013/12/hosting-manners-party/

Like I said, I hope I'm not being overly ambitious, but I also try to remain realistic and know that if we don't do it all, if it's not working out, if it's not flowing... we abandon it. Planning this is just as fun as doing it, and we only do it if it's fun! So far, the kids have shown enthusiasm about everything... even the math and learning parts of the plan. Wish us luck, and join us if you'd like.