Saturday, November 8, 2014

Native American Studies Resources


What's Schoolin'?

Youngest dd and I have s-l-o-w-l-y been doing a dual study of biomes and Native American tribes.  Yes, I meant to blog it along the way and have been keeping some of the resources/activities to post.  First we study a biome (deserts, for example) and then we study some of the major tribes that lived in that biome originally.

I thought I'd better post these books that we've been using for several biomes/tribes before I return them to the library and forget all about them!  The latent perfectionist in me doesn't want to post this until it's "nice and tidy" or at least better organized, but the realist wants to just share them now :).

Someone put a hold on them at the library so I have to return them (after having them since last school year - yes, I'm spoiled with my library system!).  If I were at the beginning of our studies I would actually buy these books.  However, we should manage to finish with them before the deadline since we're at the tail end.  I don't buy many books anymore so that tells you that we've actually used them throughout :).  I saw several used copies as I was posting this.

Children of Native America Today

Spider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native America

Everyday Life of the Native Americans (Uncovering History)

Native American Crafts of California, the Great Basin, and the Southwest


We are getting ready to use this one:
Native American Crafts of the Northwest Coast, the Arctic, and the Subarctic

Another in that series (our library didn't have it during those studies so I haven't seen it in person): Native American Crafts of the Northeast and Southeast (Native American Crafts)







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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Homeschool Freebies


What's Schoolin'?

I just downloaded Drawing Around the World: Europe for free.  You can find a link here at Homeschool Giveaways.  There are other goodies and a subscriber option also.

http://homeschoolgiveaways.com/

Gottatries

24 Healthy Treats:
http://www.raiasrecipes.com/2014/07/24-healthy-treats-to-keep-you-cool.html

Homemade rice krispies:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/homemade-rice-krispies-cereal/

Healthy corn dogs (so simple but I certainly never thought of it!):
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/healthy-corn-dog-recipe/

gluten-free "cheese-it" crackers
http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/homemade-cheez-it-crackers-cracker-recipe/

Garlicky Cauliflower Medallions:
http://www.almostbananas.net/savoury-cauliflower-medallions-without-precooking-the-cauliflower/

Raw frozen chocolate crust bites (note to self: uses almond flour):
http://realfoodforager.com/recipe-raw-frozen-chocolate-crust-bites-gaps-paleo/

Gluten-free pigs in a blanket [with rice wraps!]
http://swirlsandspice.com/2014/08/12/gluten-free-pigs-in-a-blanket/

Headache relief roll-on.... I just use peppermint oil in distilled water in a roll-on.  I keep it in my purse and we use it frequently:
http://swirlsandspice.com/2014/08/12/gluten-free-pigs-in-a-blanket/

Vanilla Almond Granola Cereal
http://naturalchow.com/2014/08/vanilla-almond-granola-cereal/

Chocolate Almond Granola Cereal:
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/dark-chocolate-almond-granola-recipe-real-food-dollar-menu

Glow-in-the-dark Gummies (could be for any occasion):
http://nourishedkitchen.com/glowing-ghost-gummies/?inf_contact_key=09d14980f973423101130634ac649f6c68c82db897c8275e3c1cf2ca866e53f8

Easy Sloppy Joes:
http://www.eatshopsaverepeat.com/blog/the-easiest-sloppy-joes-ever

Black bean and corn patties:  I'm going from memory from watching a segment on Food Network until I can find the link... Equivalent of 1 can drained beans, 1/2 cup frozen or drained corn, 1 egg, taco seasoning (homemade would be better), maybe 1/4 C instant oatmeal (dry), fresh garlic...  Mix it up, divide into 4 patties and grill.  Okay, I wasn't tooo far off!  Here is the actual link to the patties.  I still have beans from our last batch so the timing is perfect.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/sunnys-black-bean-and-ham-eggs-benedict.html