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Free Monthly Unit Plans for Homeschoolers

Terri — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:46:24 +0000

Check out the free until plans for the month of December on hip2homeschool.com! Lesson plans include history, art, science, language and more. Good for a variety of ages and levels.

Enjoy!

Free Physics Lesson Kits for Middle & High

Terri — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:52:30 +0000

Today I posted a fabulous free resource on www.hip2homeschool.com.

Head on over and sign up soon because the quantity is limited!

50% off ~ Kaplan Kids Online Reading & Math Program

Terri — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:07:44 +0000

Living Social has a great deal today! For 50% off you can sign your kids up for their Kaplan Kids Smart Track Online Learning program.

If you’re looking for an online learning environment for you kids this is a good time to try it. There are many online curriculum companies to choose from, but Kaplan is a tried and true name in education. Plus your child will first take an online assessment so that the lessons are customized for him, and you’ll receive real-time progress reports along the way.

If you have had experience with this program, please post and let us know!

Head on over to hip2homeschool.com for other great homeschooling ideas!

Free Curriculum From Discovery Education On 9/11

Terri — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:08:28 +0000

Webinar Outline:

Preview of Discovery Channels’ RISING: REBUILDING GROUND ZERO
Introduction by Moderator
Panel Discussion
Interactive Q & A from Students

We also invite you to explore Discovery Education for additional multimedia resources on the topic of September 11th. Content resources include:

9/11 Theme Page available to Discovery Education STREAMING subscribers that focuses on topics like Americans’ Rights, terrorism, and our government

9/11 Discussion Guides

Free educational resources from our partners, including an interactive 9/11 timeline and September 11th Personal Stories of Transformation

A virtual student response form, where students are encouraged to explain how 9/11 affected them and will shape their lives as a future global citizen

*Due to the sensitivities involved in this discussion of events surrounding 9/11, this program is intended for high school age students and older. This discussion contains commentary and opinions that do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Discovery Education, Inc.

Save $ On Textbooks + Free Shipping!

Terri — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:59:52 +0000

I recently discovered Abebooks.com.

I was looking for a supplement to our English/language curriculum and remembered using Voyages in English many years ago in the classroom. Well, rather than buy new, I wanted to see these books to be sure they would meet my needs.

I ended up paying less than $15 for all the books in this photo and 2 came with free shipping. The other two are the teacher manuals and they are HEAVY! All good condition, no marks, etc.. Of course, they don’t just carry textbooks, but they do seem to have almost everything.

I highly recommend heading on over here and getting what you need now before the deals are gone!

Just Happened Upon #3. . .

Terri — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:45:35 +0000

Are you a science nerd like me? Then check out this awesome website for science enthusiasts! It is much more than just a science website. You can choose which project you want to work on and participate with others from around the world. We are participating in “Planet Hunters” – - super cool!

From the Zooniverse website:

About the Zooniverse

The Zooniverse is home to the internet’s largest, most popular and most successful citizen science projects. Our current projects are here but plenty more are on the way. If you’re new to the Zooniverse, we suggest picking a project and diving in – the same account will get you into all of our projects, and you can keep track of what you’ve contributed by watching ‘My Zooniverse’.

100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum. . .only $14.95 today!

Terri — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:00:31 +0000

I’ve heard this book called the homeschooling “bible” and almost everyone I know either owns one or has referred to it. I have never seen it for such a low price. Amazon usually sells it for $21.99. A great deal for us, and just in time!

Homeschool Buyers Co-op

Terri — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:35:15 +0000

Some of you may not be aware of this fabulous resource for homeschoolers. You can find some great bargains on your homeschooling curriculum here, and the best thing of all? It’s free to join. From their website:

It’s a simple proposition and it works — by taking advantage of our co-op purchasing power, you can save 20%-90% on your homeschool curriculum.

All you have to do is JOIN TODAY in the right margin of this page. It’s absolutely FREE and you can trust us to never use your contact info for anything other than to bring you the greatest homeschool curriculum values on earth.

There are lots of other great links and resources on their site too. Be sure to check it out!

Tons of Freebies Available

Terri — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:59:10 +0000

Wow! Currclick.com currently has pages of free downloads available! You’ll find pdf workbooks, free demos, articles, and audio downloads too. The list seems to go on and on. Head on over here and take a look. You’re sure to find something you can use for your home school, and what can be better than free?

Literacy, Not Just Reading

Terri — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:48:30 +0000

This is a wonderful article by Arthur Pitts about how children learn literacy naturally. If you are or have been stressed out about your children learning to read, I welcome you to take a deep breath, sit back, read and enjoy!

http://www.michaelmaspress.com/guide3.htm