These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 2, week 9 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
NASA’s landing page for the sun offers incredible images and a ton of rabbit trails.
A short video on the sun.
An edible sun from NASA. Great way to discuss the different parts!
National Geographic Kids has tons of information on the sun.
Education.com has a downloadable worksheet on the parts of the sun.
Masters students might enjoy creating this paper model of the sun. Warning: this project will need some adult assistance as some of the bits are quite fiddly.
Books
The Sun, Our Nearest Star, by Franklyn Mansfield Branley
Sun! One in a Billion, by Stacy McAnulty
HISTORY
A great playlist on YouTube focusing on this week’s memory work, including a thorough video tutorial on absolute monarchies as well as individual biographies of several kings and queens.
A quick video synopsis of absolute monarchy in France.
From Activity Village UK, a page on Henry VIII giving a biography, some coloring pages for members.
An informative page and timeline about Henry VIII.
A note booking page for Henry VIII, one for Louis XIV, and one for Peter the Great.
Study.com has a video lesson on Louis XIV.
A site full of info on Louis XIV. Great for a Masters student working on a presentation!
TpT has this fantastic comparison lesson of Louis XiV and Peter the Great for $2.
History and images of Peter the Great.
A Time Warp Trio page on Peter the Great (coincides with the book).
History and images for Frederick the Great (Frederick II).
For Masters students, a story by National Geographic that digs deeper into Frederick the Great and his legacy.
Books
Lady Jane Grey, by Simonetta Carr
Peter the Great, by Diane Stanley
Brilliant Brits: Henry VII, by Richard Brassey
Tudor Tales: The Actor, the Rebel, and the Wrinkled Queen, by Terry Deary
Louis XIV of France, by Aliki
King Louie’s Shoes, by D.J. Steinberg
**I have an Idea List on Amazon with more of our favorite titles.
ENGLISH
An interrogative pronoun worksheet for all ages.
A FREE pronoun app on Amazon
A pronoun song you won’t be able to get out of your head.
MATH
Free printable skip counting math mats for Abecedarians and Apprentices from The Crafty Classroom.
Skip counting mazes are one of my Apprentice student’s favorites.
Skip counting puzzles for Abecedarians.
Scholastic offers dot-to-dots of multiplication problems.
Free printable flashcards from 1-15!
The Big List of Skip Counting Ideas has so many options!
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!
Sheppard Software has map games for the Caribbean.
National Geographic Kids has many resources on the Caribbean.
LATIN
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.)
A video for pluperfect tense.
FINE ARTS
A FREE printable game for beginners learning the notes!
A sheet of color-coded notes on a scale.
A whole host of music theory games are found here.
This video is for tutors, but also gives you an idea of what the focus is for the quarter. Hint: it’s not actually tin whistle!
Some FABULOUS ways to teach music theory that engaging and entertain!
Music flash cards (printable) for home.
So many great music theory links!
Some more great ideas, especially for Abecedarians!