July Homeschool Activities

Homeschool activities for July--The mid-point of vacation...summer projects and a more relaxing routine have settled in.

Yet, still a month and a half to enjoy before homeschooling starts in earnest! What a great feeling! Celebrate this terrific month with the following fun puzzle and ideas.

Unscramble these "July in History Word Jumbles."

On July

4, 1776--The____________________ was signed. artcdinaelo of ecndiendneep

6, 1928--The first all talking ____________________premiered in New York. veimo

11, 1789--Congress created the U.S. ____________________ ernima pocsr

12, 100 B.C.--The namesake of this month, ____________________, was born. isujlu raseca

14, 1789--France celebrates____________________, its "Liberty Day." tlalbsie yda

16, 1945--At Alamagordo, New Mexico, a test explosion began the _____________________Age. cmtiao

26, 1775--The Continental Congress made Ben Franklin the first____________________ mpatrsotse legaenr

27, 1866--The first trans-______________________telegraph cable was successfully completed. nltaciat

Now check the answer key and put the dates on your timeline.

Of course, games are enjoyed because of the companionship and interest they stimulate...and we don't always need a reward. But sometimes prizes fit the situation and generate encouragement and enthusiasm.

So, keep a stash of little prizes on hand. It's really easy and cheap. When shopping, just pick up inexpensive items that are on sale or check out a dollar store. For example, our grab bag contains hand lotion, car wax (for the guys), gum, candy, tiny animal statues, tissues in cute packaging, cool pencils and pens.

• Have a smile contest. Everyone smiles as big as he can. Use a ruler to measure.

• Put pennies in a jar. At a slow point, the child can count and wrap them. Go for an ice cream treat!

• Wash the family car. Get ready for water, sponge and rag fights.

• One of our family favorites--Have a sock fight. Match the socks. Roll them into a ball. Divide them among the fightees and let 'em go...great for energetic boys on a rainy day.

• Host a scavenger hunt for the neighborhood or co-op.

• Draw profiles freehand. Have your child turn sideways and try to follow the outline of his face. Then switch off.

• Play bingo...with the prizes mentioned above.

• Fourth of July activities and projects are educational, patriotic and entertaining.

Revel in the relaxing month of July. Kick back, enjoy the freedom of summer with these homeschool activities.

Answer Key

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