Howdy, homeschoolers! Are you ready for a rip-roarin’, rootin’-tootin’ good time. Well good, because today we are going to learn about the rich heritage of bluegrass music. Bluegrass music is a roots form of what is now called country and western music. It is characterized by the use of banjoes, fiddles, and guitars. What are you waiting for, start picking, scratching, and strumming!

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Surberstation: You can listen to bluegrass through this great podcast. Get ready for an olde time hoedown!

Elementary Homeschoolers
Bluesgrass Kids: There are lots of kids just like you pickin’ and strummin’ away on banjo’s, fiddles, and guitars! Check it out here.

Middle School Homeschoolers
IBMA: The International Bluegrass Music Association is a great website to learn about Bluegrass of the past and present.

High School Homeschoolers
Cybergrass: This well-maintained page will keep you updated on all the live bluegrass shows around the country. Don’t miss these great bands when they come to your town.

“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” -Psalm 103:1

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

What’s the deal, homeschoolers? What’s the deal indeed! Today we are going to learn how to become poker-faced card sharks. There are lots of fun card games to learn. You might even learn some math on the side! Now remember,the Bible has a lot to say about the dangers of gambling. When we play card games, we don’t play for money, just for fun. Remember, don’t be a sore loser! Ok, who wants to deal?

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Yahoo! Games: Got any threes? Go fish! This popular kids card game is free at Yahoo!

Elementary Homeschoolers
Yahoo! Games: How bout a free trial of Jewel Quest Solitaire?

Middle School Homeschoolers
Family Fun: Five Card Frenzy will put you in a frenzy! It’s a crazy mix-up between solitaire and five-card poker.

High School Homeschoolers
The House of Cards: Here are dozens of links to different card games like Cribbage, Spades, Bridge, Canasta, Euchre, Hearts, and more!

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” -Romans 8:1-2

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

Hiya homeschoolers! Today we are going to goof around with some basketball games. Do you have what it takes to be a pro-baller? Basketball has an American sport for over 100 years. It was created by a physical education instructor who wanted to provide his students with a competitive sport that relied on factors other than strength. This way, the scrawnier players had a chance against the big guys. Let’s enjoy some basketball fun together!

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Pepere: Check out this cool basketball flash game. Can you get a three-pointer?

Elementary Homeschoolers
Janim: Here’s a shockwave basketball game; this time in 3D. Try to aim your shot as best you can to win the big game.

Middle School Homeschoolers
Netfit: Here are some plyometric exercises that will improve your jumping, sprinting, and explosive power. These qualities are perfect for developing your basketball skills.

High School Homeschoolers
Hoophall: Basketball has a long and storied history. The Basketball Hall of Fame webpage has tons of cool information about how this great game got bouncing!

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” -2 Timothy 3:16-17

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

Good morning! Today we homeschoolers are going to greet the new day with some singing. Did you know that God hears every note homeschoolers sing? It’s true! Your voice delights him when you lift it up in praise. Let’s worship the Lord together through the art of song.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Preschool Rainbow: Here are some fun fingerplays. Have a sing-a-long with some friends!

Elementary Homeschoolers
Rabbit Ranch: Here you’ll find some great Bible-themed songs and rhymes just for kids. You can even download them to find out how they sound.

Middle School Homeschoolers
Worship Songs: This great resource is full of dozens of hymns and contemporary worship songs that you can listen to and sing.

High School Homeschoolers
Radio Grace: Check out this great page from The MorningStar Academy. It’s a free streaming radio station that broadcasts contemporary Christian music all over the world!

“Every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.” -Hebrews 3:4

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

On Wednesday we learned all about Pilgrims. Then on Thursday we learned about Native Americans. Today, we will learn about Thanksgiving, that fateful day upon which the two people groups met for a leisurly meal. Click on the links below to learn more about why we celebrate Thanksgiving today.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Bethany Roberts: This great page is full of Thanksgiving recipes, jokes, riddles, and other fun stuff.

Elementary Homeschoolers
Black Dog: Check out this great page for tons of fun Thanksgiving games, puzzles, crafts, and more.

Middle School Homeschoolers
Pilgrims.net: Click here to find out more about what it was like during the first Thanksgiving. There’s even a recipe for a Native American pudding dish for your Thanksgiving feast!

High School Homeschoolers
Mises Institute: This is a fascinating and thought-provoking article about the economic conditions which birthed capitalism in America.

“Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.” -Psalm 119:111

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

Yesterday we learned all about Pilgrims. Today we are going to learn more about their Native American friends. There is a tribe in New England that helped the Pilgrims survived their first winter. In fact, if the friendly tribe had not been there to assist the new settlers, there is a good chance that they would not have made it through to celebrate Thanksgiving! Click on the links below to learn more about America’s native inhabitants.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
About.com: Click on this link to find out how to make some neat Indian crafts such as a CD dreamcatcher and a toilet paper roll corn cob!

Elementary Homeschoolers
Apples4TheTeacher: In the mood for a fun new game? Click here to find great traditional Native-American games for kids.

Middle School Homeschoolers
Photos West: Ever wonder what it was like for Native American women? They led exciting lives. Check out the photos to get a glimpse.

High School Homeschoolers
Hamilton School: To Native Americans, the bison was more than just a source of food. Click here to find out how they used every single part of the animal for tools, decorations, clothing, and more.

“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD” -Psalm 150:6

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, it’s a good time to get into the mood. Do you know your Thanksgiving history? The pilgrims were more than just people who wore funny buckled hats. They were a brave people who faced insurmountable odds to experience the religious freedom they craved. Let’s spend some time learning about them today.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
DLTK: Click here for a cute paper-plate Pilgrim craft. You can even attach a popsicle stick to make a mask. If you’re feeling especially artistic, you can put on a play using the masks you create!

Elementary Homeschoolers
About.com: Check out this page to find out how to make a girl Pilgrim hat. There’s a link for the boys too, so don’t worry guys!

Middle School Homeschoolers
Pilgrims.net: Click here to visit the Plymouth, MA homepage. This is where the Pilgrms landed when they arrived on American shores.

High School Homeschoolers
Life on Plymouth Plantation: You can do all kinds of neat brainstorming exercises and learn all about how the Pilgrims lived at Plymouth Rock.

“Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” -Jeremiah 32:17

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

Hiya homeschoolers! Are you ready for another day of learning? Yesterday we had so many great fall activities, we decided to add another “fall” day to the blog! Here is another fun-filled collection of autumnal web links. So grab a steaming mug of hot cocoa (don’t forget the marshmallows!) and sit right down for some world wide web fun.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Enchanted Learning: Check this out for a list of fun crafts you can do with orange, red, and yellow leaves. They are beautiful decorations for your house in the fall.

Elementary Homeschoolers
Family Fun: Here are some great opportunities to enjoy God’s creation in the fall. Don’t just spend fall sitting at your computer!

Middle School Homeschoolers
Wilderness Survival: Fall is a great time to build a big ol’ bonfire out in the backyard. Here is a helpful guide. Again, don’t forget to bring marshmallows!

High School Homeschoolers
About.com: It’s time to start thinking about getting the house ready for winter. Here is a checklist you can fill out to make sure that you won’t be getting any uninvited guests in your chimney. It’s also good for keeping heating costs under control.

“Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” -Jeremiah 32:17

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

Goodmorning my homeschooled pals. Another glorious week of learning is ahead of us. Isn’t that exciting? We’ve got a great week planned with plenty of fun stuff on the horizon. Can you believe it’s almost halway through November? This fall season is zooming by! We still have some time left before the snow comes. Today we are going to use the power of the internet to find some fun autumn activities.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
A to Z Kids Stuff: Click here to find a fall-themed finger-play song, a fall art project, even a fall science project, just for pre-K homeschoolers.

Elementary Homeschoolers
Family Fun: Here are six fun fall activities for all you elementary school homeschoolers out there in cyberspace.

Middle School Homeschoolers
Science Made Simple: Click here for a cool science experiment. Find out why leaves change color in the fall.

High School Homeschoolers
Sugar Shack: Ever wondered how maple syrup is made? Click here to find out!

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” -Revelation 1:8

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

Good morning, homeschoolers! Although you’ll have a tough time finding flowers in my neck of the woods this time of year, today we’re going to check out some of God’s beautiful flowers online. Flowers are more than just pretty decorations. Without them, our ecosystem would be thrown off balance. Small insects and animals wouldn’t have food. Furthermore, plants would eventually die off because flowers enable plants to reproduce. Let’s explore these colorful flora together.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschoolers
Coloring.ws: Here is a great page for little ones to find dozens of flowers for coloring. Fill them with bright colors, just like in the real world!

Elementary Homeschoolers
PBS Kids: Try out this Zoom Do. Make a flower out of buttons!

Middle School Homeschoolers
Kidport: Learn more about how flowers grow and multiply. Pollination may give you allergies, but it keeps us alive too!

High School Homeschoolers
Preserved Gardens: This page will show you how to press flowers in a variety of ways for science or art purposes.

“My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.” -Isaiah 26:9

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy