http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/Kid-Friendly-Curriculum-blog.html The Kid Friendly Homeschool Curriculum Blog keeps you updated on what's new and what's for you. en-us Kid Friendly Homeschool Curriculum Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:40:21 GMT Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:40:21 GMT kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/english-grammar-tutorial.html Descriptive sentence Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:40:21 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/physical-and-chemical-changes.html Our Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheets help students differentiate the difference between chemical and physical changes. Free download and suggested activities. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:08:16 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/molecules-and-compounds.html A common dilemna for our young scientists is understanding the relationship between molecules and compounds. Our FREE download of the MatchCard on Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures clarifies the relationship. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:39:19 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/phonics-versus-sight-words-what-is-the-proper-balance.html This is really a response to the article called Phonics versus Sight Words. I think there is a confusion in the terms that is keeping us from ever escaping Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:42:05 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/water-molecule.html Our free download of the water molecule worksheet from MatchCard Science reviews chemistry concepts and teaches students in 3rd to 8th grade the structure and composition of H2O. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:24:34 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/convection-conduction-radiation.html The Convection Conduction Radiation worksheet from MatchCard Science explores the three types of transfer of heat. FREE download gives students practice identifying types of heat transfer and suggestions for hands on demonstrations. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:51:07 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/conductors-and-insulators.html Conductors and Insulators MatchCard guides students to investigate what materials are electrical conductors or insulators. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:43:34 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/molecule-worksheets.html The molecule worksheets are from the MatchCard Science Chemistry Unit Study for kids. FREE download reinforces the difference between atoms and molecules. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:23:04 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/the-tragedy-josiah11.html Eight year old William Turner wanted to be a sailor and convinced his parents to let him become a cabin boy. In a few years he became second Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:21:52 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/perry-hopes-you-forget-geneva-14.html Campaigning for the presidency of the United States of America is Texas Governor Rick Perry, a 61 year old Republican with two children. He Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:20:32 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/chemistry-worksheets.html The free chemistry worksheets from MatchCard Science provide easy ways to learn chemistry for kids. Teach parts of atoms, atomic number, and electron levels with fun projects. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:53:38 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/chemistry-games.html Students build models of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms with the MatchCard Science chemistry games. Free download from the Chemistry Unit Study. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:14:49 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/chemistry-for-kids.html Do you want to make chemistry for kids easier to understand? The second lesson of our MatchCard Chemistry Unit Study has students make atomic models of hydrogen and helium atoms. This teaches the componenets of the nucleus, electron rings, and atomic number. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:47:49 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/science-projects-for-kids.html Our list of science projects for kids provides hours of hands-on science. It's better than computer games; so check out some of the ideas and cool science equipment that will stimulate their thinking. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:26:13 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/model-of-atom.html Our model of atoms shows the electrons, protons and neutrons. Worksheet and activities are from the MatchCard Science Chemistry Unit Study and teach the parts of the atom for students in 3rd to 8th grade. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:08:16 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/endocrine-system-worksheets.html The endocrine system worksheets provide lesson plans from the MatchCard Science Human Anatomy for grades 5 - 8. With the free download of the worksheet, your students will identify six endocrine glands, a major hormone it produces, and the effect on the human body. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:33:18 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/drawing-textbook.html The Drawing Textbook by Bruce McIntyre has been developing artistic skills for over 40 years. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:29:09 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/skin-worksheets.html The human skin worksheets for kids provide lesson plans from the MatchCard Science Human Anatomy for grades 3 - 8. With the free download of the worksheet, your students will identify the function of the major parts of skin and participate in hands-on activities. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:02:15 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/human-ear-diagram.html The FREE download of the Ear Anatomy provides human ear diagram and matching information cards for students in 3rd to 8th grade. Hands-on activities are included in the teacher's page. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:28:15 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/book-report-template.html Our book report template will give you ideas for a more creative report. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:22:32 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/of-faith-and-knowledge.html Of Faith and Knowledge is a high school theology course that can be downloaded for free. It is a four year course that systematically presents Christian studies through a four year curriculum. Classic works are used to present a broad foundation in Biblical theology at the secondary level. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:29:12 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/Bible-reading-plans.html Free download of daily Bible reading plans for kids and adults. A Bible reading plan for elementary aged children includes selected monthly portions from different parts of the Bible with 5-verse-a-day and 15-verse-a-day plans. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:16:18 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/human-eye-worksheet.html Here is a FREE download of the human eye worksheet. This lesson is from MatchCard Science Human Anatomy Unit Study for 3rd - 8th grade. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:59:40 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/human-eye-diagram.html The human eye diagram is on our free eye worksheet for kids in 3rd to 8th grade from the Human Anatomy MatchCard Science Unit Study. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:15:37 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/Homeschool-writing-contest.html The is the One of a Kind Homeschool Writing Contest. Everyone learns and everyone has fun. Enter our Fall 2011 Contest: Expository Writing with the 5 W's. Develop a journalist report using who, what, when, where, and why Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:11:57 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/nervous-system-for-kids.html Check out our FREE download of the nervous system for kids. It includes the human nervous system worksheet and hands-activities. This lesson is part of the Human Anatomy Unit Study for 3rd - 8th grade. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:01:23 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/balanced-literacy.html Balanced Literacy: A balanced critique of a growing trend to combine whole language and phonics Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:32:08 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/human-organ-systems.html The renal system is one of the human organ systems in MatchCard Science. The kidney worksheets include diagram and information pieces for the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:52:19 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/facebook-like.html Here are five good reasons not to like our Facebook page. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:33:38 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/anatomy-for-children.html Students will learn about the musculoskeletal system in this lesson. Review all other organ systems in the Anatomy For Children MatchCard Science Unit Studies. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:53:23 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/human-skeleton-diagram.html Our printable human skeleton diagram is part of the Human Anatomy Unit Study. The human skeleton worksheet is used to identify the major bones of the body. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:07:34 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/creative-writing-high-school.html Use these 4 tips for creative writing high school students can use to improve their writing and essay skills. These strategies will ensure that high school writers are prepared for college level writing. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:54:56 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/anatomy-for-kids.html This introduction to anatomy for kids is the first lesson of the MatchCard Human Body Unit Study. Identify the major body systems and describe how systems are developed from cells. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:30:26 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/circulatory-system.html The circulatory system worksheet is from the Human Anatomy Unit Study from MatchCard Science. Students learn about the circulation to the heart, lungs, and body. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:46:56 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/respiratory-system-for-kids.html Our respiratory system for kids lesson plans includes hands-on projects and information pieces on the lungs and human respiratory system. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:37:35 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/favorite-art-books.html For Art I've really enjoyed: Drawing with Children by M. Brookes, Discovering Great Artists by M. Kohl, ARTistic Pursuits, The Usborne Art Treasury, and Thu, 26 May 2011 19:11:18 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/tooth-model.html Build a tooth model as well as learn the function of the major parts of teeth with our teeth lesson plans from MatchCard Science. Thu, 26 May 2011 18:33:32 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/social-skills-checklist.html The social skills checklist is composed of fourteen free social skills worksheets for children, teens, and adults. Mon, 23 May 2011 02:42:34 GMT http://www.kid-friendly-homeschool-curriculum.com/digestive-system.html This lesson on the digestive system is from MatchCard Science Human Anatomy for Kids Unit Study. Learn the parts of the digestive system and their functions. 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