These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 3, week 2 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.
SCIENCE
Looking for a REALLY in depth explanation of osteology for an older learner or mom? These notes and diagrams give you everything you need to know!
Study.com has a lesson on the axial skeleton.
For a visual guide, check out this video tour of the axial skeleton.
This is a video quiz, which gets very specific about the bones of the skull, etc. Might be good for a Master or Enhanced Master.
Homeschool Den has a fabulous project pack and photos of her lessons involving the human skeleton. (She also has this version, tagged for slightly younger learners.)
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 (UPDATED LINK)
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.
This website, Mayflowerhistory.com, tells you everything you ever could possibly want to know about the Mayflower, the pilgrims, or life in Plymouth Colony.
Living history museums offer great websites for virtual field trips! Check out Plimouth Plantation, and this video tour as well. Also be sure to check out the historic Patuxet village, which brings to life the Wampanoag side of life. This video offers a tour of that area.
A lesson plan centered around the Mayflower Compact.
A clip from DriveThru History’s episode on the pilgrims. I’d recommend the whole series for ages 6 and up. (If you’re a member of CC Connected, you have the whole series on Right Now Media!)
More lesson plans, these for recreating the feel of having traveled on the Mayflower itself.
These lesson plans build off of Kate Waters’ excellent book about children on the Mayflower. (Check the living book list I referenced above for more of Kate Waters’ wonderful books!)
Have a child wanting to do a presentation on the pilgrims? Start here!
History has five things you may not know about the pilgrims.
This is an English website, which details the pilgrims as individuals. Fascinating take!
“What’s the Difference Between Puritans and Pilgrims?” is a fascinating primer on the motivations of the voyagers.
ENGLISH
Present participle popsicles. A neat hands on for younger kids.
This ESL video lesson breaks it down into really simple terms.
TpT has many worksheets for fleshing out present participles.
Study.com has an in-depth lesson plan on present participles.
MATH
Skip Counting mazes.
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.
Some fun board games that teach US geography: Map It! USA, Great States, Professor Noggins Geography of the United States, and our current favorite, the Scrambled States of America Game.
LATIN
Want to learn more about Latin conjunctions? Your questions answered here thanks to Thought Co.
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
Symmetry (mirror image) printables for Abecedarians and Apprentices.
Mirror image warm ups specifically written for use with Drawing with Children, the book CC recommends.
Math Salamanders has great resources for tying together this week’s art and mathematics!
Books
Mirror, Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems, by Marilyn Singer
My Morning Basket Plans, which bring hymns, poetry, classical music and great art into your Cycle 3 day, are available on Etsy!