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March 1, 2005
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Organize Your Homeschool Records
The Easy Way!
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It's A
Seuss Of A
Birthday!
Table Of Contents:
Top Section:
Homeschool Cool Stuff
Middle Section:
FREE Home School Resources
Bottom Section:
Family Resources
Very Bottom:
Change Of Email
Address Instructions
A Message From The Publisher...
Hi Fellow Parents!
Welcome back to the newsletter. It's been busy lately, this time of year finds a lot of children being pulled out of public schools. So if you know any parents who are new to homeschooling, lend a hand, and ease their anxiety!
Plus, guess who's birthday is this week? Yup, Doctor Seuss! Almost all reading programs, including things like the Writing Road To Reading use those books are early readers. So to honor the doctor, we've included a link to the official Seussville. That site also happens to have a collection of excellent reading games for your child to play. It's certainly worth a visit.
Another great resource I found was Baseball Math. What's really great about this online math game is that you can play it two player. This means you can play with your child, they can play with a friend, or a sibling (carefully ;-) That makes it all the more fun, and anything that makes learning more fun = GOOD.
Also this week honors the Battle of The Alamo. So there are some great historic sites and lesson plans.
PLUS Don't Miss This Really Great Deal!
Be sure to check out Free Homeschool FunKits. These are designed to perk up your teaching. You can use them to add a little fun or spice to your curriculum, or even as a treat.
Thanks so much, and as always, enjoy your time with your kids. Time is fleeting and kids grow *FAST*
Sincerely,
Bonnie Han,
Publisher.
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FREE
HomeSchool
FunKits
Check out these and other great Homeschool
FunKits at
HomeschoolFunKits.com
Mood Necklace - Warm Blooded Calorie Tester FunKit - FREE!
This is the perfect way for your child to truly understand that THEY produce heat! We looked long and hard for these. We've seen lots of mood rings, but we wanted something that you could use to see heat differences in different parts of your body (other than your finger). Most people have heard of calories, and they count them in food, but now your child can understand how a calorie is actually a measure of your body producing heat and energy! Includes lesson plans to teach your child about warm and cold bloodedness, our bodies ability to produce energy and heat as well as concepts of Calories, what a calorie actually means and lots more as well as one Warm Blooded Calorie Tester Mood Necklace! This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling.
DinoFun Measuring Games - FREE!
This is a fabulous toy to convert learning into fun. This is not just a measuring tape, it's THEIR measuring tape! It's your child's very own. Plus, you won't believe the learning opportunities it brings up. Be sure to have your child carry it with them all the time! Now my kids run around all the time measuring, adding measurements, subtracting to see if things can fit and more. Now I just have to figure out a way to stop them! There are lots of games and activities to teach everything from measuring (of course), to converting metric measurements, diameters or circles, circumference and more. Concepts even a 5 year old can get with their handy, dandy DinoFun Measuring Tape. We've included lots and lots of games and learning opportunities with lesson plans and resources along with your child's very own DinoFun Measuring Tape This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling.
Domino Math Games FunKit - FREE!
Shhhh. Don't mention the math part to your kids, we can make that our secret. Just tell them it's a Domino FUNKit :-) This is another great learning opportunity game to teach math. Yes you can teach addition and subtraction, but did you know it's also a perfect tool to teach probability, the properties of mathematical sets, distribution, and more! So from age 3 to 63, there's lots to learn. Oh, did we mention that it's a fun game too! Plus there are about 30 or more domino games you might not have known about. How about Five Up, Concentration, Tiddly-Wink, The Passing Game, Eleven Point Black Tile, and the ever so popular Chicken Foot! Great for young one's pattern recognition, all the way up to older ones understanding sets and probability. We've included other game ideas and learning opportunities along with lesson plans and resources and your child's very own Domino Math Set, oh, I meant Domino FUN Set! This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling. |
Keep Track Of All Your Homeschool Records The Easy Way!
This kit makes keeping your homeschool records easy. Some states don't require anything, others require more than any human should need to keep! And there is everything in between. But there are some basic records that you should keep anyway.
No matter what your needs, you are covered with this Record Keeping System. Each kit is customer tailored to your state's needs.
The Ultimate Portfolio
Homeschool Keepsake System
What better gift for your child and yourself to create a scrapbook and record of your child's learning. We are so busy as it is, and children grow so fast, you owe it to yourself and your child! There are some more practical reasons as well...
Many states require a portfolio, or some sort of records of what you taught. Some states even require your portfolio be reviewed. Check with your particular state's requirements. But whatever the need, this is the perfect way to create a portfolio and wonderful keepsake of your time together with your child!
Which Curriculum
Is Right For
Your Child?
3Moms.com offers the Curriculum-Fair In-A-Box. It's a collection of actual samples from the major curriculum publishers. Plus there is some other good stuff too!
I created this product to first help myself figure out the confusing curriculum mess out there. Then I did it for friends as well. The most important is that the right curriculum can light up your child, and make learning fun and effortless. This product is designed so you can actually take a taste-test to find out which curriculum will light up your child! You can taste samples from all the major curriculum companies right in the comfort of your own home.
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Dr. Seuss Birthday
FREE Software Selection Of The Week
In Honor Of Dr. Seuss' Birthday,
Why Not A FREE Seuss CD-ROM Game!
Dr. Seuss' Cat In The Hat
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat comes to life with this interactive story book. Created with high-quality animation and whimsical humor The Cat in the Hat brings this favorite classic to life in true Seussian style. When Tommy and Sally's afternoon is rained on the Cat in the Hat steps in with some help. Full of exciting activities this program promises hours of engaging play for kids of all ages. Includes tons of interactive activities, reads the story aloud or helps your child read the story, fun animation and memorable characters and more!All these CD's are FREE, you only pay shipping and handling. |
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FREE CDs Of The Week
These are featured CDs of the week. There are also others available.
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 Galswin Educational Collection(1st-3rd)
There are versions for all grades through 5th. Click on the Show More Products by Galswin link just under the title to see them all. But please look soon, quantities are limited and I want to make sure our readers get a chance to get them. All these CD's are FREE, you only pay shipping and handling.
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 MATH -- FREE CD-ROM Of The Week
FULL 2 Year Curriculum! Galswin Middle School Math - Covers: Positive / Negative Numbers, Comparing Relative Numbers, Real Numbers, Square Roots, Pythagorean Theorem, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Equations with 1 and 2 variables, Vectors, Areas, Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones, Statistics, Percentages and more! Adapt and create adventures and exercises with Galswin's easy-to-use Galswin creation module! Create fascinating mazes, write a story, pick your scenery and characters from Galswin's image libraries and create your own exercises. All these CD's are FREE, you only pay shipping and handling.
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 LANGUAGE ARTS -- FREE CD-ROM Of The Week
Full 2 Year Curriculum! Galswin Middle School Language Arts - Covers: Idioms, Metaphor, Allegory, Etymology, Antonyms, Synonyms, Active and Passive Voice, Apposition, Coordination, Juxtaposition, Main Clauses and Subordinate Clauses, Gerund, Participial and Infinitive Phrases, Modifiers, Syntax, Punctuation, Greek, Roman and Norse Mythology, 19th & 20th Century Authors and more! Adapt and create adventures and exercises with Galswin's easy-to-use Galswin creation module! Create fascinating mazes, write a story, pick your scenery and characters from Galswin's image libraries and create your own exercises. All these CD's are FREE, you only pay shipping and handling.
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PREVIOUS FUNKITS
These and others are from previous weeks. Check out these and
other great FunKits at HomeschoolFunKits.com
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 Amazing Crystal Growing Tree FunKit - FREE!
This is one of the most exciting crystal growing kits I've seen! The tree isn't that tall, but boy does it create some amazing crystals. The crystals actually look like ice crystals forming. The first appear in an hour or so, and then watch out! They are so beautiful, it's worth taking a picture. Oh yeah, and there's the lesson plan! Once all the excitement dies down, we included some lesson plans to explain and learn what's going on. Includes lesson plans, tree, base, and crystal growing solution. This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling.
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 Geode Fun -FREE!
Geodes are rocks with a hollow cavity full of crystals. Each geode is unique and can only be discovered when cracked open. So now your child can experience the excitement of discovery, minerals and science. This kit includes a fresh (1-2 inch) geode waiting for you and your child to break it open and discover the crystals inside. It also includes a lesson plan on geodes and crystals to teach your child with. This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling.
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 Kinetic Fun -FREE!
Every kid wants a superball. Especially every time you pass one in a gumball machine. What perfect way for your child to learn about stored energy than to create the stuff that's going to store the energy-- the superball! Includes everything you need to make two superballs along with a lesson plan to teach your child with! This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling.
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Six Homeschool Pencils - FREE!
What better way to teach homeschool then with Homeschool pencils. These pencils say Home Schoolers Are Cooler! Plus we even included a lesson plan on how pencils are made. How do they get the graphite in there anyway? This FunKit is FREE, just pay shipping and handling.
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Fun Curriculum Add-Ons
Spice up your curriculum, and add some fun for your child. These are some interesting links for each category. We carefully screen each link provided, but please check them yourself as well. Thanks!
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Language Arts
It's a Seuss Of A Birthday
Yup, the Doctor (Seuss that is) was born this week. What better way to celebrate his birthday than to visit Seussville and plan any number of great educational games and activities there!
Dolch Word List Flash Cards
The Dolch words are the 220 most frequently found words. Students who learn these words have a good base for beginning reading. Many of these words cannot be sounded out because they do not follow decoding rules. These words must be learned as sight words. These flash cards will help you work with your child on these words.
Math
Math Baseball!
Make math fun with this great online game! You can even play 2 player with your child (or a brother or sister). You can learn Addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. You can also set the difficulty level.
Science
Fish Calls
Fish what? Yup, this is a collection of sounds from a variety of fish. Other than the obvious whales and dolphins there are also the sounds catfish make and the Oyster Toadfish as well as others! It's actually pretty interesting.
Environment Fun Stuff
This is a complete website to teach about the environment, ecosystems and more. There are activities for little kids all the way up to highschool level projects. There is even an educators site to help you lesson plan different activities.
The Cheetah Spot
Okay, everyone knew they were fast, but did you know they sound like birds? No growl or roar, but a bird chirp! Check it out, you can hear it here!
The Strongest Animal In The World
What would you guess? Elephant? Nope. Alligators? Nope. You will be surprised! Check out this cool little lesson plan and experiment on strength.
Someone In Time Mystery Game!
So, you call yourself a history buff? We challenge you to undercover the identity of this month's history mystery guest from the Discovery Channel.
Social Studies
The Alamo Unit Studies (Middle School Grades)
This is a great unit study of the Alamo. It includes videos you can rent or borrow from the library, activities, lessons, fun days and more!
The Official Alamo Site
Great information, videos, multimedia and more on the Alamo.
The Alamo Lesson Plans
This is a great lesson plan put together by DiscoverySchool.com. It's worth a look, especially for older children.
March Calendar
Here is a printable teacher calendar for march. It shows various holidays and events for the month.
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NEW! NEW! NEW!
We are going to add a new section called Homeschool Tips! So we need your tips and ideas! If you have a teaching tip that you use to encourage, motivate, teach and education your children, then we want to know! We will be including these tips in our upcoming HomeschoolSoup book.
If we use one of your tips, you will get a $50 Gift Certificate at HomeschoolFunkits.com to load up on lots of goodies! So if you have any ideas or tips, please email them to:
Tips@HomeschoolSoup.com
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FREE Info From Moms Helping Moms Create a Home Business
I've seen a lot of home business offers. So I actually called these people and spoke with them. It's seems like an interesting idea, and it's run by moms. So kids making noise in the background is actually expected! This is what they write: Join a growing group of women who are working from home and making money! I.Moms offers a FREE personalized training program. You CAN successfully work in your home without having to sell anything. You can start your own business, and you don't have to sell products, have home parties or chase your friends and family? You can work your business on a part time basis in the comfort of your own home? |
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Homeschool Speed Reading Program!
We've arranged for a special private discount just for Homeschool FreeStuff members. This is a great program for children from 10 years old to 65 to dramatically improve your child's reading skills. It's absolutely 100% money back guaranteed to double your and your child's reading speed in just 16 minutes.
Take a Look!
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