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{Spice Up Your Homeschool} PE: Pellet Guns

December 22, 2012 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

{Spice Up Your Homeschool} Series

Got the homeschool blues? Need to spice things up a bit?
Have you been homeschooling for awhile and want to try something new?
Maybe you are new to homeschooling and still trying to figure things out.
If you need a break from your “typical” day or routine then check out
{Spice Up Your Homeschool} for valuable tips and ideas!

Eldest with Pellet Gun {Spcie Up Your Homeschool}

{Spice Up Your Homeschool} PE: Pellet Guns

This post has been scheduled for over 2 months, just so you know. We also feel that proper gun safety and usage is a key component to raising responsible adults. Guns and weapons on are the cusp of controversy among many families not just the homeschool community. I realize this may be a sensitive issue, but please remember there are many people who use guns and arrows as a source for food.

I know adults who flinch at the site of any weapon even a water pistol nevertheless a pellet gun. My husband took point on this activity with regards to setting up a safe area to shoot in our backyard. We went over safety precautions, rules, and what equipment is REQUIRED to be worn each and EVERY time the pellet gun is in use.

Do not think pellet guns are just for boys. Princess enjoys shooting just as much as Eldest. Lil’ Red will have to wait until ODNR Skills Day next September to have a chance to shoot again. (This event was sponsored by trained and certified professionals in a controlled environment for learning and safety exploration.)

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What are the benefits of owning or using a pellet gun?

Well, a huge list of great skills but here’s just a few of them. First and foremost SAFETY and responsibility. Teaching proper use of any tool or equipment foster a great sense of pride and allows the child to take responsibility for his/her actions. Second, hand/eye coordination which is important for writing and doing well in school and life.

Does your local Natural Resource office offer classes for hunter safety that your child might like? What about learning shooting skills for a 4-H project? Do you know of people who hunt for food? What great opportunities to talk with your children about proper gun care and use.

 

 
Check out all the posts in this series:

Filed Under: Safety, Spice Up Your Homeschool Tagged With: PE, pellet guns, safety, spice up your homeschool

10 Steps to Getting Prepared for an Emergency

October 30, 2012 By Thaleia 7 Comments

10 Steps to Getting Prepared for an Emergency

This list is a simple way for our family to prepare for an emergency and start our 72 hr. kits. I have thought about it many times and keep putting it off due to cost, space, or the fact that relatives nearby had extra clothes for my kids. Since the kids have grown and the relatives no longer have those extra sets of clothes I thought it best to really get prepared for our selves. We live in the Midwest so power outages, gas leaks, or being snowbound would be most likely the type of emergency we would encounter.

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Filed Under: Safety Tagged With: emergency preparedness, first aid, safety

10 Tips for Tree Climbing

August 7, 2012 By Thaleia Leave a Comment

10 Tips for Tree Climbing

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1. Wear Appropriate Clothes and Shoes– make sure to consider jeans or pants and sturdy tennis shoes. Will keep the climb more fun with less likely getting scrapped or scratched.

2. Location, Location, Location– if you do not own trees that are climber friendly, then you will need to find some that are. Do not go onto private property without permission. Stay out of fenced areas marked No Trespassing. We went to our local community college since they have an abundance of trees.

3. Not too BIG, Not too small, JUST RIGHT– You will need to find a tree easy enough to get in and out of, but also sturdy enough to hold your weight on the lower limbs.

4. Buddy System– ALWAYS take an adult and have a climbing buddy. It’s more fun in a group and a lot safer.

5. Beware and Use Caution– Stay away from Evergreens and poison ivy vines! Do not climb sappy trees or you will get icky, sticky goo all over you which could attract insects or bees.

6. Bring your camera or video recorder– Make sure to have someone get lots of pics of your tree climbing fun.

7. Try a variety of trees– take turns when you find a good, sturdy, easy to climb tree.

8. Refreshments– Bring snacks and drinks for on the way home. You’ll be glad that you did.

9. Remember sunscreen and/or insect repellent.

10. Be grateful for God’s great wonder the TREE!

Top Ten Tuesday at Many Little Blessings

 

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Filed Under: Family, Lil' Red, Uncategorized Tagged With: outdoor fun, safety, tree climbing

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