The Origin of Language

First words revealed to us:

God: "Let there be light"

Adam: "And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name." (Maybe his first word was "cow.")

The serpent: “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”

The woman: “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’”

Timeline Book

A timeline book for history, poetry, and science....anything that has a history. I use Google Images to find illustrations and copy them to OpenOffice draw. I downloaded this Book of Centuries from HSTreasureTrove. In order to add extra pages as needed I used the Rollabind system to hold it together. I like how it lays flat when open.

All American History - Unit Three - Colonial Hall of Fame

Photos of our third folder. I actually made this ahead of time so we can use it as we go along. Two pockets for each category - People and Places. One pocket is for cards we are reviewing and one for those lessons we haven't gotten to yet. That's the plan anyway. The "Steps to War" matching exercise is in the yellow pocket.

3x5 Recipe Book - Food to Freeze

Budget

friendly,

freezable

recipes

on

3x5 cards.

2 Samuel Lap folder - Part 3

The photos are of two reference booklets I put together for our lap folder using Logos Bible Study Software. Includes Maps and Charts, Manners & Customs in the Bible.

2 Samuel Lap folder - Part 2

We have had six lessons and studied the first six chapters of 2 Samuel. My home schooler answered the Greenleaf Guide questions for each chapter, filled in the blanks on a Timeline and answered some questions in minibooks for the lap folder. He labeled places we read about on a map of Israel.

2 Samuel Lap folder - Introduction

I. Our Purpose is to:

• Read and make observations in each chapter of 2 Samuel.
• Learn more about God's character and His plan.
• Learn the history of Israel during the time of its kings.

• Graphically organize our observations into a lap folder.

II. Our Resources include:

Just a Bible is good enough. Good observation skills are the best tools for initial Scripture study. Here are some others we use:

• A Bible Dictionary - I use Handy Dictionary of the Bible edited by Merrill C. Tenney. Here is a link to a free on-line Bible Dictionary: http://net.bible.org/dictionary.php. Although not necessary, it saves me a lot time. If for example, I wanted to make some "Who Am I?"' cards for a lap folder and want a quick description; or if I want to find out where a person, place or thing is mentioned in other parts of the Scriptures - really handy.
• The Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament History by Rob & Cyndy Shearer
• NKJV Nelson Study Bible
• What the Bible is All About for Young Explorers by Frances Blankenbaker
• Logos Bible Study Software

III. Lap folder suggestions for mini-books to make ahead of time:

(I use a program called OpenOffice.org Draw

to make mini-books. It is free and friendly.)

• Bible Verse Pocket with empty cards to copy down any significant verses when you come to them.
• Main People in 2 Samuel booklet - Using a Bible Dictionary to make it easier, I wrote descriptions of David, Ishbosheth, Abner, Joab, Mephibosheth, Uriah, Nathan, Amnon, and Absalom inside.
• Who Am I Pocket to add cards describing "minor" characters as we come to them. This will make for a fun "trivia" game as review.
• Main Events Pocket as found in What the Bible is All About.
• Map of Israel to fill in as we read about different places.

I plan on posting our progess as we complete each chapter in 2 Samuel.