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Homeschool Travel
Resource
Resource
Homeschool Gifts
After comparing notes with other homeschool families, we came up with the
"Top Five Homeschool Gifts". These are the educational gifts that stand the
test of time, and don't end up in the back of the closet.
#1 Moon in My Room
You can bring the moon inside! Just mount this realistic, illuminated moon on the
wall, and watch it go through the 12 phases of the moon. The remote control allows
you to set the moon phases, or it can be set on automatic. This educational gift is
great for a moon unit study. A definite favorite among young astronomers!
Recommended for 6+. Choking hazard.
In Association with Amazon
#2 SET Card Game
Once you get the hang of SET, it's addictive! The best way to
teach it to younger kids is to start playing and explain as you go. The visual nature
makes this the easiest way to catch on. This is a good travel game.
It's recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify
"sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color - red, green or
purple, symbol - diamond, squiggle or oval, shading - solid, striped or open, and
number - 1, 2 or 3. A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the
same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. It sounds complicated, but
kids catch on quickly to what makes a "Set" and what doesn't.
After comparing notes with other homeschool families, we came up with the
"Top Five Homeschool Gifts". These are the educational gifts that stand the
test of time, and don't end up in the back of the closet.
#1 Moon in My Room
You can bring the moon inside! Just mount this realistic, illuminated moon on the
wall, and watch it go through the 12 phases of the moon. The remote control allows
you to set the moon phases, or it can be set on automatic. This educational gift is
great for a moon unit study. A definite favorite among young astronomers!
Recommended for 6+. Choking hazard.
In Association with Amazon
#2 SET Card Game
Once you get the hang of SET, it's addictive! The best way to
teach it to younger kids is to start playing and explain as you go. The visual nature
makes this the easiest way to catch on. This is a good travel game.
It's recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify
"sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color - red, green or
purple, symbol - diamond, squiggle or oval, shading - solid, striped or open, and
number - 1, 2 or 3. A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the
same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. It sounds complicated, but
kids catch on quickly to what makes a "Set" and what doesn't.
#3 The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, by Celia King
This pop-up book defies description. After all, how can a pop-up book be
so elegant? Celia King's artistry brings each Wonderto life, making this
small book a family favorite. It only measures 5.7 by 4.5,but packs quite a
punch in visual appeal.
This pop-up book defies description. After all, how can a pop-up book be
so elegant? Celia King's artistry brings each Wonderto life, making this
small book a family favorite. It only measures 5.7 by 4.5,but packs quite a
punch in visual appeal.
#4 Ten Days in Europe, Board game
After playing this game, you'll feel the jet-lag from all the imaginary travel!
Along the way, kids learn about each country, it's borders, and capital. A
fun, effortless way to learn geography, this board game is a homeschool
favorite.
Okay, our love of travel is showing here. But you can't go wrong with a
large, high quality map of the world on your wall. The bigger the better!
Kids can add gold stars to all the places they've visited.
Amy Parker, 2009
