A new type of origami...

Here is the link to the free Tree Maker program.

Are you qualified to teach elementary math?

Take the following test to see if you can pass. (Actually, it's a lot more difficult than I thought it would be!)

Here's the test!

If you're feeling intimidated by the test, also read this article by John Gatto. It'll give you a little pep talk!

For help with math teaching, I recommend Maria Miller's site, Homeschool Math. You will find all kinds of support there from free printable worksheets, to inexpensive download and print Math Mammoth worktexts, to her math blog.

Rembrandt's Birthday...

I haven't been feeling well the past few days, and I missed posting about the Dutch painter (and etcher) Rembrandt's birthday, which was on July 15, 1606 - 403 years ago! His paintings are housed in museums all over the world. I gathered some links for a sort of web lesson on Rembrandt, and here they are:

Here is a short biography at Finding Dulcinea.

The web site History of Holland has a more thorough biography suitable for older children.

The web site Kids Konnect has quite a few pages with wonderful pictures of some of Rembrandt's art.

Here is a notebooking page from Learning Treasures for kids to use for writing a report on Rembrandt.

Trying 2 Walk Wisely has instructions for an art/art history lap book, complete with helpful links.

Homeschool in the Woods has an activity pack that introduces 33 artists - including Rembrandt - all at a very reasonable price, if you happen to be creatively challenged (like me!).