Fun For The Brain Is A Great Site For PreK- 7th Grade

Funforthebrain.com is an interactive site that is great for families and educators. Each grade level has hundreds of problems for students with interactive videos to help explain the solving of problems as they go. Lessons utilize flow player which is an HTML player. Adobe or flash programs are not required. This is great for parents concerned about downloading additional software.

The lessons are done using a smartboard type background. Kids will be use to this because most schools are equipped with smartboards. Also, the lessons will help parents navigate lessons plans from common core that do not come with instructional materials.

Grades pre-k to 7th grade, Fun For The Brain is a great addition to your learning experiences online. If you are a teacher, this site is great for classrooms. Overall, a great find and free for all to use.

Bible Questions - We Got Answers

I found a neat site for Bible questions and answers. Check out the link on the right - "Got Questions." The site not only interprets scripture, it also provides insight into contemporary issues. Type in Medical Marijuana for example, and it gives an analytical answer based on the Bible's verses that reflect upon the usage of marijuana possibly being supported or not by scripture. Check it out. You will enjoy the conversations that can be shared after looking up a topic on this site.

Ellen Craft - Switched Her Gender To A Male For Freedom

Who is Ellen Craft and have you ever heard about her journey from slave to freedom? I have and it is a great lesson to share with your children. Similar to Susan B. Anthony, Ellen Craft switched genders as a disguise. Cleverly, she went from slave to slave owner. I am including the link and the story for the blog. So how is this an education game you might ask? Well, imagine at home, or in a classroom a game of gender change that was used to gain a human right.... How much of an impact would this have on learning? I bet I would remember a lesson of putting on a dress for freedom. A lesson that would last a lifetime.

Here is the link:

http://jezebel.com/ellen-craft-the-slave-who-posed-as-a-master-and-made-h-1677144886

Google Provides A Powerful Tool For Studying the Holocaust

Today is the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In a time when some are denying the Holocaust, Google has provided an amazing online tool for educators, parents, historians and home schooling advocates. A historical tool of Primary Sources including videos, first hand accounts, and photos help a new generation why we do not want history to repeat itself. (Or sadly, helping us recognize we continue to fail to understand the horrors of war and consequences of atrocities against a faith or culture.)

https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/exhibit/evacuation-and-liberation-of-the-auschwitz-camp/gQgHKRpK?projectId=the-holocaust&hl=en&position=34%2C0

Educational Games Is Moving

Educational Games is moving to my Decency Publishing Site. I will be updating the sites in 2015 with recommendations from readers of the blog. This site was a resource for teachers and parents. Home Schooling parents also found the site useful.