Homeschool Hacks

Beautiful 360 degree panoramic views that bring the world to you!

I found a wonderful website with amazing 360 degree panoramic views from all over the world. You must go check it out. Check these out-

Great Wall of China

The Colosseum

The Apollo Missions

Mt. St. Helens

Seven Wonders of the World

Arounder -index of panoramas

Enjoy!

Free Online Virtual Fieldtrips

I found a wonderful site with free virtual field trips!

Here is the list of all the topics-

Art Art Gallery Basilica of the National Shrine Byzantine Art Nobel e-Museum Sistine Chapel The Louvre Visit France! Fun Fireworks! Grades 4-12 Roller Coasters Online Whale Watching Geography Great Buildings Part 1 Great Buildings Part 2 Oregon Trail Virtual Antarctica: Glacier Invitation History American Presidents Ancient Egypt British Monarchy Deep Undercover! The FBI Gold Rush The Pentagon The Pentagon 2 The White House Titanic World War II Literature American Sign Language Treasure Island William Shakespeare Math Bureau of Engraving and Printing Mathematics! Music MIDI Classical Music Symphony for Kids! Western Composers Science Aeronautics Learning Laboratory Anatomy and Physiology Benjamin Franklin Forces and Weather! How Stuff Works! - Email and The Internet National Zoo Oceans Alive Sea Lions The Inside Story Submarines! Secrets and Spies!! The Human Body!

If you need me, I'll be playing on this site for the rest of the day! The boys can play learn tomorrow!

Daily Links You'll Love

The Adventure of Raising Boys

Honesty: Secret to Homeschool & Parenting Success

Resources for Colonial America learning

Daily Spanish lessons in free 15-minute podcasts

Feel free to send your links in to the sites you enjoy!

Blessings, Allison

Hack- Washable & Rusable Clear Tablecloths

Washable & Reusable Clear Tablecloths.

I love the thick, clear washable vinyl tablecloths at Walmart.  I buy from the roll back in the Fabric Department, which I hear may be non-existent come April. 

I paid less than $4  for 1-1/2 yards of the clear, thick vinyl to make a tablecloth. 

I use this as a washable tablecloth for our dining room table. 

I can slip maps under it and the children can use washable markers to map out a trip we are taking, or learn about the route taken by the Pioneers or even Lewis and Clark, as well as learning about the various states.  This has been tremendous fun while eating lunch and I will say something like 'Where's Michigan" and the children will lift their plates to see who is nearest. 

The tablecloth also works well for craft-time. Just use and wipe off any washable paint plasters, etc.

Submitted by Laura Williams
Laura Williams' Musings
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com

Map Puzzles Reinforce Geography

Learn United States and World geography with free online map puzzles from Owl & Mouse Educational Software. Drag & drop the states and countries, then check out the other puzzles to learn about capitals, borders, physical features and cultural monuments.

Don't miss the main Owl & Mouse page, where they offer all sorts of fun educational activities from learning letter sounds to building a medieval castle.