Cycle 3, Week 1

These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 1 New Grammar. A few quick disclaimers: I have used every resource that I list unless noted, but I may not have used it as intended. (For example, I may have selected worksheets from a unit study rather than having used it in its entirety.) 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.

Cycle 3 Weekly Resources

SCIENCE

Crash Course has a four part video series on types of tissue.
KenHub has a page on the types of tissue. If you scroll down, there’s a video of slides showing cross sections of examples.
Study.com has an in-depth explanation, also with video.
HomeschoolDen has a huge downloadable resource packet for studying the human body. It’s $4.50.
TpT has a resource for early elementary students for $4.
Homeschool Share has a free lapbook for you anatomy study.
Another free lapbook and unit study, this one from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus. It has SO many printables that can be used in multiple ways.
The Magic Schoolbus Inside the Human Body is a classic. (I’m told Netflix has old episodes of the shows.)
The Melissa and Doug Human Anatomy Floor Puzzles are well worth the price!
Usborne has many great anatomy books, including the See Inside Your Body title.
You MUST have “Squishy Man,” aka Smart Lab Toys human body model with removable organs, or your child hasn’t really been homeschooled. LOL
For older learners, I highly recommend the Dover Human Anatomy Coloring Book as you progress through Cycle 3 Anatomy. It’s an easy way to add more information to your study without loading on tons of busywork.
We greatly enjoy Professor Noggin Trivia Games. This one is about the Human Body.
Learning Resources has a 3 ft. tall magnetic human anatomy set that is excellent for teaching at home or using as a tutor.
Melissa and Doug have an anatomically correct magnetic playset that is inexpensive and can be used with all ages.

 

HISTORY

I’ve compiled a selection of living books to supplement this quarters’ history focus here.
National Geographic’s two-part series, America Before Columbus, is available on Amazon Prime. I have no previewed it yet, but the rating is ages 7+.
Christopher Columbus video biography for kids.
A read-aloud story on video presented by a teacher.
A slightly more mature video explaining Columbus and his journey.
History has a YouTube video on Columbus’ voyage.
Enchanted Learning has a map and activity for young children that outlines Columbus’ voyages.
Apples4theTeacher has an extensive list of resources, activities, and more.
123Homeschool4Me has a great unit study for little ones.
RightNow Media (free with your CC Connected subscription) has the Animated Hero Classics video on Christopher Columbus.
Duscksters has a thorough page that would be great for supplemental information should your older student wish to do a presentation on Columbus.
A transcript of the actual letter Columbus sent the Spanish monarchs.
If you want to touch on a less idealized take on Columbus, a nice place to begin the conversation with your kids is the BrainPop video, where Tim and Moby wrestle with the truth and the legend. This synopsis by the History channel is listed as a resource for parents, but it helps expand our Westernized understanding of why Columbus Day elicits such visceral responses among First Nation people.
This NPR page tackles the question, “Who ‘discovered’ the Americas?” and lists theories that will lead to great rabbit trails.
A Lego version (with resources to recreate at home) of Leif Erickson discovering the Americas.
If you’d like a list of explorer activities with which to supplement this week, check out Adventures in Mommydom’s exhaustive 31 day unit study and cherry pick some goodies for your family!

 

ENGLISH

This fun video explores infinitives thanks to classic cartoons. Enjoy!
Help for moms in teaching the difference between gerunds and infinitives.
Some games to practice infinitives.
A simple board game with which to practice infinitives!

MATH

Skip Counting mazes.
Multiples of 2 foldable paper game.
Skip counting puzzles for Abecedarians.
Scholastic offers dot-to-dots of multiplication problems.
Free printable flashcards from 1-15!
Add some living math books with Anno’s Counting Book, and Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar, by Mitsumasa Anno

GEOGRAPHY

Shepard Software has games galore for U.S. geography.
Seterra has games that quiz states and capitals.
LizardPoint has a game whose parameters you can customize.
Owl & Mouse has games as well.
TpT has many neat ways to study this week’s states, including learning about the region’s birds and history.
A 4th grade public school teacher gathered these great resources and has made them available for free.
Half a Hundred Acre Wood has a fantastic file folder game that is FREE. Great for introducing (via “show me, tell me”) and also reviewing.
FileFolderFun’s Passport to America game focuses on landmarks, and it a great way to go beyond simply naming and actually learning more about the individual states and their histories.

LATIN

A helpful video on Latin prepositions.
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.
Latinata.com has some basic games for review.

FINE ARTS

Warm Up Ideas from Practical Pages that are based on Mona Brook’s Drawing With Children.
Renee Erin’s blog gives ideas for week 1 drawing.
YouTube has a full video lesson from Inside the Lines that is tied to week 1.
Another YouTuber, Logan School of Art, has a lesson on the Five Basic Shapes.
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!

One thought on “Cycle 3, Week 1

  1. I am SO excited that I found your website! This is a great resource for any home school family but especially CC families! Just wanted to add that when I clicked on your “squishy man” link it took me to a melissa and doug floor puzzle but if I search amazon for the squishy man I find it. Just an fyi, you might want to double check that link. Thanks again for the amazing resources!

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