Yes, that’s right – we’ve had so much fun with our birthday, we’ve decided to extend the celebration!
We are so happy that Azulio has sponsored this giveaway.
If you haven’t heard of Azulio, we’re happy to introduce you!
Azulio.com is an online retailer offering a wide variety of high-quality merchandise at discount prices. We specialize in media and fitness products, however we are constantly adding new types of inventory. Our mission is to provide online shoppers with the best value on a wide variety of products along with unparalleled customer service.
When they say “discount” – they mean it! Their prices are really unbelievable and they offer free shipping on orders over $50. (Go check them out – you could wipe out your entire extended Christmas list on a $50 budget there!)
Today’s prize is a DVD of the History Channel’s In Search of History – the Lost City of the Incas
Description: The spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains, was long thought to be legendary. Then in 1911, the intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains. But while the walls and chambers have been extensively studied in the years since, the purpose of this ancient site remains unclear. Go to the top of the world to unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic place. See incredible footage of the earliest expeditions to Machu Picchu, and meet the men and women who have dedicated their lives to unearthing its secrets. Wander through the incredible ruins and feel the eerie presence of the past and the timeless secrets that are locked somewhere within. Was it a pleasure palace, an observatory, a fortress or something else entirely? The answers await just below the clouds in LOST CITY OF THE INCAS.
This prize has a suggested retail value of $24.95 and sells on Amazon for $16.99. Azulio’s price is an amazingly low $4.99!!!!! (I told you they meant “discount”!)
LessonPathways is so flexible, it can really be used for a variety of ages, not just K-5. I could definitely see this DVD as great compliment for older students to many of our Pathways including The Incas, North & South America 600 – 1450 AD, Native People of the South and The Spanish Conquerors.
Homeschooling multiple children can be very time consuming! I’ve used a unit-study approach for many years because not only have I found it a good fit for my family, but it’s much more efficient to teach the same subject to both of my children at the same time.
How about you? We’d love to hear your tips for homeschooling multiple grade levels.
Contest Details:
There are two methods of entry for this contest:
- Tell us your best tip for homeschooling multiple grade levels in the comments section below.
- Tweet this on Twitter: Enter to win this History Channel DVD courtesy of @Azulio and @LessonPathways today! http://bit.ly/a8ij0p
You will be entered once for each method of entry (limit one blog comment and one Tweet per person)
Entry will be open from 9:00am EST today through midnight EST today and the winner will be announced tomorrow!
Good Luck!
Subscribe to Our Feed
I don’t really have any advice, since we’re just starting out! But what’s worked right now is to have something for the toddler to do while I work with the preschooler. I give her crayons and paper and help her with her “work”.
Last year my kids were in kindergarten and second grade, plus I had a baby and a toddler! I would strap my baby on and employ my toddler as my “teacher’s aid” (which she embraced giddily)
I was then able to teach both kiddos at the same time, for the most part. Lesson Pathways made this possible. For example, I was able to take Social Studies and teach both kids at the same time. I could take the Martin Luther King Jr Pathway and simply adjust it according to ability. I could teach them both and give them projects that would engage and challenge each child without over-whelming them. The great part is my little guy thought it was so cool to be learning the same things as his big brother, and yet big brother never felt the work was “too easy.” Lesson Pathways made this possible. I am also able to teach them the same science curriculum! My older son likes to teach his younger brother Language Arts. Lesson Pathways has so many great resources that I am able to pick projects for him to “teach” his brother! It really makes teaching a family activity! When I do need to work one-on-one with a kiddo I give the other computer work to do!
This year I will be teaching my daughter preschool work. I intend to use LP with her and I can guarentee the boys are going to want to pitch in and help! Thanks LP for making that possible.
Dang, I rambled on. My tip is: Include each child in the teaching process and allow them to help out. Older kids love teaching their siblings and the younger ones think that is so cool! You can teach each child the same things, just adjust and tweak according to ability!
I only hav e one that i of school age but I have printed workbook pages online for my 4 year old while the other one is doing math etc.
Many subjects can be taught at once to multiple ages by just elevating your expectations for each child.
My tweet; http://twitter.com/HSlater351/status/20727270150
I have one doing workbook while I teach the other and vice versa! Works for me!
http://twitter.com/HappyMomC/status/20728012781
I’m not sure what time it is over there, but I just love Lesson Pathways so much I need to leave a reply!!
I only have 2 children ages 8 & 2 but I will read a book related to our topic that the 2 yr old enjoys and find that my 8 yr old will enjoy it too, then I read with the 8 year old while we draw, model, construct, craft, art, play doh or create something,that way we all join in, discussing & reading together. The creating is always related to the topic – SIMPLE! We have focused on Ancient Civilizations & Creation so there are a large range of materials for all ages. Thanks for all the help LP
Here’s my best tip: Okay, ALL subjects should center around one central topic. It might be a time period, a geographical location, or a central theme. Homeschool parents or guardians are able to utilize unit studies for the entire family by teaching basic lessons to the children as whole but assigning different projects to each student. Older students might work on a research paper while young children color or draw pictures relating to the topic with the parents. This helps to reduce lesson time and keeps all students busy so no one has to wait around for instructions. Learning together is a great opportunity for family members to help one another with their projects. Try creating an assignment for your children to complete together. Not only will they learn about the academic fields but they will gain valuable lessons in cooperation and teamwork. I hope this helps. Please accept my entry into your
Lost City of the Incas Giveaway. Thanks!
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Christina Strickland, Lesson Pathways. Lesson Pathways said: Share your tip for #homeschooling multiple children & win this History Channel DVD from @Azuilio & @LessonPathways http://ow.ly/2ng3D [...]
In the beginning my oldest wouldn’t like it when I was working one-on-one with his younger brother. So I started to get him involved. I have him do some of the teaching. I plan some things for him to do with his brother. It makes him feel important & my youngest loves the attention from his older brother. As a plus, I get some time to prep the next lessons. Everybody wins!
My boys are so close in age and so young, we work on a lot of the same things together. The only real difference is one is learning letters/sounds and the other is beginning reading. I guess my advice is, have your kids close together.
I have one in high school and one in the 4th grade, so we get creative around our house. I let the older one help out with some of the lessons, and the younger one loves the attention. I have them both do busy work while the other is having “one on one” time, and so far this has worked great.
I am making use of our co-op to have the children in the same hands on science class, as well as having all three in Classical Conversations once a week. The older ones take turns helping their younger brother and they are all used to taking turns when being given privileges. I suppose my advice is to get help when available and train up the children to cooperate and not compete. That way everyone helps one another and feels like the family is a team!
I have a 9 year old and a 2 year old in my home. I plan different activities for each one of them. I have them sit together for fun subjects like art,music and science. My 2 year old really likes seeing her brother doing projects and then get’s her excited to do other things. I always have Friday movie time where I pick a family friendly movie they can both enjoy. Seem’s to work for us and we all have fun doing it.