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This week's lesson is a bit different. We are studying Ameircan Potter Maria Martinez Read up on her and her pottery. links added. We read about her in our Grade1 curriculum but didn't get to do the pot, so we are doing again for fun. Learn the meaning of Potter and Pottery. MAKE a Clay Pot and Decorate it. MATERIALS NEEDED: Air dry Clay paint and paint brushes If you do not have air dry clay, You can make your own molding clay by using a salt dough recipe: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water. mix salt and flour then add water and make a dough. FOR DIY AirDry clay, visit this post: Best Homemade Clay | Recipe | Ornaments | DIY crafts | LIfewithme3 links to read on Maria Martinez https://www.mariamartinezpottery.com https://www.mariapottery.com https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/indigenous-americas-apah/north-america-apah/a/puebloan-maria-martinez-black-on-black-ceramic-vessel Our Pots ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with ...

Fire Safety is one of the things we must teach our children. I give a lesson on this very often to my young son, and will continue giving him reminders. I always try to make the lesson very interactive and engaging so it sticks with him. This school year, I found a website that has some really good lessons and activities to help teach the topic. It is fun and engaging and works great for us. There are journaling, coloring pages, and alot more activities and information on fire. great for any grade level. Just click on the fireman or the link to get to the activities. https://www.juniorfiremarshal.com/for-educators ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

One of our absolute favorite APP is free for a short time. We love this app. so much fun while you learn to read. It is FREE until September 22. so Hurry. And if you missed it, Don't worry, The computer version is 100% free! yep! https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com   Apple: apple.co/2RrozqX Google: bit.ly/2Fp3lYm Amazon UK: amzn.to/32ulkoI Amazon US: amzn.to/2Rp5iq2 Amazon CAN: amzn.to/3c35Zyy ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

We are lifetime subscribers of Eeducation.com and absolutely love it. So much on there for homeschool. One of my son's absolute favorite part of it is, the app "Brainzy." The games are so much fun.  Anyway,... A few days ago, we realized Typing is part of the app. whaat? No way! We have never noticed that before, maybe it's a new feature?.. but whatever ...we found it at the perfect time. Typing is part of our schedule for this school year and I have been looking for an app for it for so long, not realizing it's right there and free for us. It is working great and my son is enjoying it. We were suppose to start in September, but he couldn't wait, so we are ahead of the game. If you do not yet have a subscription with Education.com, you should definitely consider it.  ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

I love free and know you do too, so whenever I find a free workbook or anything free, I like to share it with my readers. We absolutely LOVE Evan-Moor's workbooks and curriculum. This Daily fundamental is a wonderful addition. cover Math, reading and Language. perfect for independent work throughout the day. ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

Just an overshare of photos from our trip to the Botanic Garden. We love visiting there on the days when they have the children garden sessions. My son enjoys it and learns so much. He found something in the pond. Music time Learning about Bulbs and planting an onion ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

Have you introduced building technology to your child yet? When do you intend to introduce it? My son is very hands on like me, so I introduced it to him at age six. I kept it simple; how to safely hold and use a hammer, how to safely hold the nail while hammering,.. He has his little corner where he gets to make his own creations.. This is him on his first try. no plan, just nailing pieces together 😀.  I will be teaching him about planning this school year. Proud of his first creation😊 ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

Today Mitri had fun making an FM Radio using his Snap Circuit Extreme kit. He enjoys using this kit so much. There are alot of fun projects to do. I highly recommend this for your children. It is a great way to keep them occupied. ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

~ WEEK 2 - July 29-31 ~ "SHAPES ALIVE" - Part 1 *Example* Children will draw shapes to create Art. Draw Flat shapes (circle, square, triangle, oval,etc...) Give the shapes eyes and a mouth. Give it hands and legs. Draw hair if you wish. Add accessories if you wish (hats, glasses,..) Color the shapes. Be creative. Encourage them to be creative, let them use their imagination. Child can free hand or use rulers. PART 2: Create a dialogue/conv ersation between the shapes. MATERIALS: Colored pencils or crayon and White paper. "It's not about being perfect, it's about expressing yourself and having fun doing it." *Post photos in the comments* Some from participants on in our Facebook Group: ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.

One of the things I love doing is searching for free activities for our lessons. Free is always good. Homeschooling does not have to cost you hundreds of dollars, you can do it completely free if you wish. In my search I came upon this wonderful free health curriculum from Miniature Masterminds . Perfect for what we will be studying. check them out to grab your copy. ~~~~~~~~~~ All photos posted here are property of Life with Me3. Photos copyrighted to Portraits by Alinda. DO not use any content without written permission.