These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 2, week 11 New Grammar. A few quick disclaimers: I have used every resource that I list, but I may not have used it as intended. (For example, you’ll see a note under the Latin heading about a file folder game I printed and slipped into a page protector for reuse as a printable each week.) Also, I am very comfortable editing books that I read to my children on the fly. If you are concerned about the level or content of a book or resource, please peruse in advance. Some links may direct to affiliate sites. For other CC-related posts and weekly resource links on this blog, click here.
SCIENCE
Start, of course, with the classic Oreo demonstration. I think it’s a homeschool law.
123 Homeschool 4 Me has a printable MiniBook of the phases of the moon.
FreeSchool has a video on the phases of the moon.
A video explaining the phases of the moon.
FREE printable Moon Phases Bingo from TpT.
E is For Explorers has several moon games. None relates directly to the phases, but they can round out a unit on lunar science.
Three-part Montessori nomenclature cards on the moon and its phases.
Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational has a FREE printable moon phases game based on Yahtzee. As much as I love her resources, I have to warn you that this one didn’t have the same level of repeat playability for my kids. In retrospect, I’d print on regular paper (save the cardstock) and not laminate.
From the same blogger, this easy-to-assemble flip book was an absolute hit.
The Montessori Company has a beautiful, free watercolor printable culture card for displaying while you’re studying the moon.
Books
The Moon Book, by Gail Gibbons
Many Moons: Learn About the Different Phases of the Moon, by Remi Courgeon
So That’s How the Moon Changes Shape! by Allen Fowler
HISTORY
Compass Classroom has a quick intro to the essential characters of the French Revolution. It’s under 2 minutes and has period artwork, as well as the “just the facts” background that will bring you up to speed or give your kids a frame of reference.
TEDed has a short video called What Caused the French Revolution? that is informative for all ages.
Study.com has a French Revolution page. This has more depth than even most Masters students will need, but if you have an advanced learner, or a child who is digging in for presentation, this is a great go-to site.
A fabulous video on the history of the Palace of Versailles, which links beautifully to the causes of the revolution.
Ducksters has a page on Marie Antoinette.
NeoK12 has a page of games and videos on the French Revolution.
FREE printable board game, Storming the Bastille. So.much.fun.
Looking to notebook a bit about the queen? Here’s a printable you can use.
Kinooze has a series of pages on the French Revolution (complete with artwork) that starts here.
Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool has a FREE MiniBook on the guillotine. Trust me, all ages will be morbidly fascinated.
Books
In the Reign of Terror, by G.A. Henty (we love the FREE Librivox recording available here)
You Wouldn’t Want to Be an Aristocrat in the French Revolution, by Jim Pipe
The Royal Diaries: Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles, by Kathryn Lasky
Huguenot Garden, by Douglas M. Jones III (highly recommended)
Who Was Marie Antionette? by Dana Meachen Rau
Moi and Marie Antoinette, by Lynn Cullen
In Search of Honor, by Donna Hess
**I have an Idea List on Amazon with more of our favorite titles.
ENGLISH
Khan Academy has a video lesson on indefinite pronouns.
A FREE pronoun app on Amazon
Great primer page on indefinite pronouns and their uses.
More examples of usage in case your child just isn’t getting it.
MATH
My Favorite Kind of Crazy has a FREE printable for filling in while skip counting the cubes. Great for slipping into a page protector and letting kids write with dry erase while they listen to the song. She also has a cubes cube you can assemble!
GEOGRAPHY
Lonely Planet Kids has a great selection of videos for so many Geography locations throughout the year.
I fell in love with those beautiful Montessori-inspired pin map sets, but they are decidedly not in the budget. The Homeschool Den has a DIY version that fits the bill, and can be customized to your studies!
Half a Hundred Acre Wood has flashcards that relate to this week’s geography.
LATIN
Latin Tutorial has a primer on future perfect tense.
Family Style Schooling has this extensive set of Latin worksheets designed to help kids get ready to Challenge A! I’m using them as a precursor to the Henle Prep workbooks recommended by a good friend who is already navigating the Challenge years.
I love Half-A-Hundred Acre Woods Latin Match-up Game. I actually use it in page protectors in my kids’ binders, and have them write in the answers. (She also has a Latin Alphabet coloring book my younger kids get a kick out of.)
FINE ARTS
123 Homeschool 4 Me has a great music theory page, including music note flash cards.
Homeschool Den has some great resources for this week’s fine arts.
If you’d like to see more Cycle 2 resources:
I have an Idea List on Amazon of some of our favorite titles.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 2 day, are available on my daughter’s Etsy shop, Sewing Seeds Designs.