What I Enjoy About Home Schooling
I like that I get to spend time with my family and I get to spend more time with God. Sometimes my parents give me a list of books that I can pick from for the unit. And I get to do a lot of stuff outside.
~Allyson
What I Enjoy About Home Schooling
I like that I get to spend time with my family and I get to spend more time with God. Sometimes my parents give me a list of books that I can pick from for the unit. And I get to do a lot of stuff outside.
~Allyson
*What is a state seal: The seals, the tokens or signs of the public office
*What is your state's seal: At the center of the seal, there is an image of a man standing resolutely at the tip of a penninsula, watching the sun rise, his rifle ready.
And just above the shield, an eagle adds to the majesty. Each of these proud animals lends credence to the motto on the shield, "Tuebor", or "I will defend". Above the eagle is the familiar motto "E pluribus unum", or "From many, one". Below the shield are the words "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice", or "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." And encircling all of this are the words "The Great Seal of the State of Michigan".
*When was it established: 1782
Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both
Real or artificial tree? Artificial
When do you put up the tree? It depends
When do you take it down? It depends
Angel or star on the top of your tree? Star
White lights or colored lights on the tree? Colored
Blinking lights or solid glow? Both
What are some of your favorite ornaments? My mom's nativity's
Do your decorations follow a holiday theme? No
Do you have a Nativity scene? Yes
Favorite gift received as a child? I don't know
When do you start Christmas shopping? It depends
Have you ever shopped the night before Christmas? No
Have you ever recycled a Christmas gift? I don't know
Hardest person to buy for? I don't know
Easiest person to buy for? I don't know
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don't know
Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Day? Christmas Day
Mail or e-mail cards? Mail
Favorite Christmas movie? I don't know
Favorite Christmas song? Away in a Manger
Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Chicken
Travel for Christmas or stay home? Both
Most annoying thing about this time of year? I don't know
What do you love most about Christmas? Knowing that Jesus sent his only son so that we could go to Heaven
Can you name all of “Santa’s” reindeer? Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donder, Blitzen, Cupid and Comet.
One day I was out Christmas shopping and I saw a beautiful doll with a blue dress and I wanted to buy the doll for my sister Kathryn so I bought the doll and went home and wrapped it. On Christmas day Kathryn was delighted when she opened the doll.
~Allyson
The assignment was to make an ad for our blog. Here is mine:
~Allyson
*Post your state motto: "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you. (Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice.)
*When did you state adopt it: 1835
*By whom was it written: It was probably suggested by a mural inscription on St. Paul's cathedral in London, but I couldn't find who wrote it.
*Which state adopted their motto first: South
Carolina, on March 26, 1776.
Sources:
Netstate
State Mottoes
e-ReferenceDesk:
Michigan Motto
~Allyson
Maps of Your State
*A Political Map of Your State
* Post a political map of your state
* Each state has its own unique shape. What does your state remind you of
and is there something about it you're fond of?
*The shape is determined by its boundaries. A political map shows the
nations, cities, and states as well as come rivers, lakes, and other
bodies of water. Please list them.
My state is shaped like a mitten.
Bodies of water:
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Muskegon River
Grand River
A Physical Map of Your State
*A physical map shows the land and water areas of the earth and gives
their names. Post a physical map of your state.
Also, if it's an easy-info assignment (IE state nickname) please try to use books and not just search it on the internet. Write your own words, instead of copying info off a site. I found a bunch of history books and I
will be using them as much as I can to find info. Go look through your bookshelves and pull out any books that will help you with the assignments.
~Allyson
We have finally set sail on the Santa Maria for the Indies. I am kind of afraid, but now we've started and I can't go back. I wonder if we are going to make it to the Indies. Captain Columbus wants to make it by sailing west the whole way.
September 25, 1492
We have been at sea for a whole month and we are running low on food and water. I am still wondering if we are going to make it to the Indies. I want to be the first one to spot land because Queen Isabella promised a reward to the first sailor to spot land. I am on watch tonight and I see the Captain pacing around on the deck. I wonder what he is thinking. Suddenly I heard a sailor shout "Land!" It turned out too be a false alarm.
October 12, 1492
I was so tired last night and I was on watch. Suddenly I saw a light. It did not look like a star; it looked more like a fire. Very excited I shouted, "Land! Land!" The Captain came and stood beside me. He saw the light too and was sure it was a fire. Early this morning we landed. It was good to feel ground again. It was the first time in three months. We had made it to the Indies.
~Allyson
What are the pros and cons of being homeschooled? What do you like best? Why? What do you like least? Why?
I like everything about homeschooling because I love to learn, I am a Bookworm, and I get to spend more time with my family. I can't think of anything I don't like about homeschooling.
~Allyson
The name Michigan probably means "Great Waters." It is a Native American word. Around 1670, different Jesuit missionaries wrote about a lake called "Machihiganing," "Mitchiganons" and similar names. In 1697 the man who founded Detroit called the lake "Michigan." In the mid-1700s, people began calling the lake between Wisconsin and Michigan "Lake Michigan." In 1784 Thomas Jefferson wanted to call what is now Wisconsin "Michigania," but his bill was never passed. In 1805, the Michigan territory was created. It was named after Lake Michigan.
I got some information from:
~Allyson
The Michigan state flag was adopted in 1911. On the flag there is a blue shield that says "TUEBOR," which means "I will defend." The shield has a picture of a man holding up a gun. Above the shield is a Bald Eagle holding an olive branch with three arrows on it. Above the Eagle is a red ribbon that says "E PLURIBUS UNUM," which represents The United States motto: "out of many, one." On one side of the shield is a Moose and on the other side is an Elk, which means "I will defend." At the bottom are two white ribbons that say "SI QUAERIS PENINSULAM AMOENAM," and "CIRCUM SPICE," which means, "If you are seeking a pleasant peninsula, look around you."
I got my information from:
I got my flag picture at Animated U.S. State Flags
~Allyson
I was tagged by andijeane
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Today I am going to blog about my brother's birthday present. His birthday present is a pillowcase. Here are some pictures of it:
This is a picture of just the pillowcase
This is a picture of it with the pillow
I got to make it on my sewing machine all by myself. It was really fun. Right when I finished it I had to give it to my brother (even though it was the day before his birthday that I made the pillowcase). He said it was the best pillowcase he ever had.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and out comes material for the silversmith;
5 remove the wicked from the king's presence,
and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence,
and do not claim a place among great men;
7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here,"
than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman.
What you have seen with your eyes
8 do not bring hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 If you argue your case with a neighbor,
do not betray another man's confidence,
10 or he who hears it may shame you
and you will never lose your bad reputation.
11 A word aptly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.
13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house—
too much of you, and he will hate you.
18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
19 Like a bad tooth or a lame foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on soda,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the LORD will reward you.
23 As a north wind brings rain,
so a sly tongue brings angry looks.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25 Like cold water to a weary soul
is good news from a distant land.
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well
is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat too much honey,
nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
2 in you I trust, O my God.
Do not let me be put to shame,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
3 No one whose hope is in you
will ever be put to shame,
but they will be put to shame
who are treacherous without excuse.
4 Show me your ways, O LORD,
teach me your paths;
5 guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
6 Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love,
for they are from of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth
and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
for you are good, O LORD.
8 Good and upright is the LORD;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
9 He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.
10 All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful
for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
11 For the sake of your name, O LORD,
forgive my iniquity, though it is great.
12 Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD ?
He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.
13 He will spend his days in prosperity,
and his descendants will inherit the land.
14 The LORD confides in those who fear him;
he makes his covenant known to them.
15 My eyes are ever on the LORD,
for only he will release my feet from the snare.
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart have multiplied;
free me from my anguish.
18 Look upon my affliction and my distress
and take away all my sins.
19 See how my enemies have increased
and how fiercely they hate me!
20 Guard my life and rescue me;
let me not be put to shame,
for I take refuge in you.
21 May integrity and uprightness protect me,
because my hope is in you.
22 Redeem Israel, O God,
from all their troubles!
Well thats all for now.