Dr. Seuss

For many of us, Dr. Seuss is as much a part of our childhood as peanut butter and banana sandwiches. When his birthday comes around every March 2nd, I always like to pull out my collection of Dr. Seuss books and let them lounge around on coffee tables to be readily available for a fun read.

Homeschool Share has some excellent ready made printables that can be used along with your Dr. Seuss favourites. You can check out these resources here: Dr. Seuss Free Stuff

You may also want to check out the Seussville website here: Seussville

Here's a video of an old time favourite - "Green Eggs and Ham":


There are several Dr. Seuss stories on YouTube - at least one for each day of Dr. Seuss's birthday week! Dr. Seuss videos are likely available from your local library as well. Have fun!

As a fellow homeschooling mom, Sally Clarkson is one of my favourite sources to receive words of encouragement from. Just before Christmas, through a random search at my public library, God brought across my path Seasons of a Mother's Heart written by Sally Clarkson. Since then I have purchased the book and am now using it as part of my devotional time.

As a relatively new homeschooling mom, I desire to do this task set before me well. I know that God has given me his scripture as a guideline, but practical ideas and encouragement from veteran homeschooling moms can be such a blessing. If you haven't read any of Sally Clarkson's books, I encourage you to. You will be blessed.

Here is a blog posting of hers that I came across recently that is dated, but I thought that I'd share it with you. Be Encouraged.

Enjoying the Load of Little Ones

Game Time!

Below are a couple of games that some families are using as learning fun. Games like these are excellent items to look for at garage sales and second hand stores. If you and your children are enjoying a great learning game, then please let me know so that I can share it with others.

(Click on the name of the game to link to a website with a more in-depth description)

Take Off - A Geography adventure that flies you around the world. Learn about physical geography, flags and facts about countries around the world.

A Walk in the Woods ~ Go on a nature walk adventure and explore various plants and insects.

O Canada

Here are a couple of activities that can be used as your child learns more about Canada:

February 15th is National Flag Day. Find a wealth of information about Canada's flag here: National Flag of Canada Day

Canada Day Poster Challenge 2010 - Deadline for Submissions is March 15, 2010. More details can be found here: Canada Day Poster

Fruit of the Spirit ~ February Journal Writing Ideas ~ Goodness

During the month of February, you may choose to focus on the sixth part of the Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness!

Copywork: Encourage your child to find one or two scriptures that refer to "goodness" or "good" and copy them into his/her journal, or have your child copy one of the following suggested scriptures. Encourage your child to add a colourful picture to complement the scripture.

He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. ~ Psalm 33:5

Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! ~ Psalm 34:8

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart ~ Galatians 6:9

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? ~ Micah 6:8


Defining Goodness: Have your child think of a definition for the word "goodness" and record it in his/her journal. Then have him/her look up "goodness" in a dictionary and compare the dictionary definition with his/her own.

List Making: Have your child brainstorm and record a list of the things that are good in his/her life. Discuss with your child the blessing that these good things are. Thank God with your child for these blessings and/or have your child write a thank you prayer in his/her journal.

Deeper Thinking: Read with your child Philippians 4:8. Discuss how meditating on the things that are mentioned in this verse would increase "goodness" in his/her life. Is there a corelation between meditating on God's Word and truth and the goodness that is demonstrated through our lives? Have your child record some of his/her thoughts into his/her journal.

Journal Starters:
I show goodness to others by ...
God shows goodness to me by ...
I want to do good because ...
Sometimes I am not good because ...