FREE ebook: All Children Can Be Great Listeners

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

One of the big things we’re working on with the little ones in our home right now is how to listen.  No talking back and no interrupting.

It’s hard.  Mostly because while I want them to be good listeners I also want them to share what’s on their minds….just not while I’m talking, kwim?  :D

So, when Renee emailed me about her new ebook, I got really excited and clicked over to take a quick look.

The ebook  is called “All Children Can Be Great Listeners.”  and outlines a simple, 3-step plan for immediately improving any child’s listening.

It also includes 12 activity suggestions and 20 worksheets that are designed to be fun and engaging for kids – while helping them hone important listening skills!

Did I mention that it’s totally free – no strings attached?

You can get the ebook by visiting  School Sparks .  You’ll find a link to the ebook on the top right of that page.

At School Sparks, you’ll also find over 500 FREE kindergarten worksheets for parents and teachers to download and use at home or in the classroom. The 500+ worksheets cover a variety of different areas, including cutting worksheets, tracing worksheets, pre-reading worksheets, holiday themed worksheets, alphabet worksheets, math and number worksheets, and lots more.  You can find the worksheets on the kindergarten worksheets page.

I’d love to hear what you think about the ebook and the site in general.  Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts.

 

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The Old Schoolhouse Warehouse Wipeout

September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I have a confession to make. I don’t homeschool but I am a subscriber to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and I love their products so when I saw they were having a sale (and what a The Old Schoolhouse MagazineSALE!) I wanted to pass on the good news to you, homeschooler or not.

If you are a homeschooler, you’ll recognize the value represented here.

If you don’t homeschool yet, maybe you’ve thought of doing so.  This is the perfect time to get a sample of exactly what The Old Schoolhouse has to offer

Help  wipe out the surplus in the The Old Schoolhouse warehouse and get a great deal!

Just $25 will get you a box filled with goodies from their overflowing shelves . . .
• SEVEN different TOS back issues ($69.30 value)
• Homeschooling with Heart tote bag ($24.95 value)
• Surprise bonus gift(s)—visit  to learn how to receive up to 4 bonus gifts
• Free Shipping ($10.50 value)
• $104.75+ worth of products and what it takes to mail them for ONLY $25

Get your box today! Or two boxes or three!

 

U.S. only. Price already includes U.S., APO, and FPO shipping costs.

From their site:

Enjoy hundreds of pages of practical content . . . designed by your fellow homeschoolers—for you! Grab some encouragement and fill your shelves with a box of seven inspirational TOS back issues (publishers’ choice)!

PLUS you’ll receive our versatile TOS Homeschooling with Heart tote bag perfect for a trip to the beach, library, or support group meeting.  AND receive a surprise bonus gift!

Want an even better deal?

Spread the word about this promotion on Facebook, Twitter, down your list of friends or on your blog and receive up to four additional bonus surprise gifts. You’ll receive one additional item for each mention you make. Share on Facebook and receive ONE additional surprise item. Tell your Facebook friends and tweet about the clearance sale, and you’ll receive TWO additional surprise items.

Talk about the sale on Facebook or blast it down your email list (support group or large list of homeschooling friends), tweet it and write about it on your blog and you will receive FOUR additional surprise items. To receive your bonus gifts, you MUST note in the comments section of your store order (or you can use the dropdown box provided there) to share how you told your friends and spread the word about TOS Warehouse Wipeout. We will then toss in your goodies to really round out your mystery box!

Save money and help us clear out our warehouse to make room for new items. Don’t wait . . . supplies are limited. Tell all your friends,* then . . .

Order your box today!

*Don’t forget-receive up to four additional bonus gifts by telling everyone you know about this special. To receive your bonus gifts, mention in the comments section (or dropdown) in your store order whether you shared this crazy offer on Facebook, Twitter, your blog and/or your email list. We’ll then get busy selecting your extras to go in your tote!

Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

US customers only.

 

Click Here to get yours now

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No Place Like Homeschool For The Holidays

November 5, 2010 By 2 Comments

A gift for you from my friend, Coach Nikki B. of Create a Vision Coaching

Nikki says:

No matter how much you love the holiday season, there’s no denying it can be a time full of scattered schedules and frazzled nerves for homeschooling families. Just about the time you have your school schedule ticking alonglike a well-oiled clock, here comes a multitude of extra (and often last minute) activities to squeeze into your already bulging day-planner. It is no wonder this is a time of year which can evoke both excitement and concern in the heart of home schooling mamas everywhere.  On top of the busy schedule, holidays often bring us into contact with extended family members, coworkers, or other acquaintances that may be less than supportive of our homeschooling efforts, thus,adding confusion, hurt feelings, and defensiveness to a time which should be happy and full of joy. So what’s a mom to do?

Here in this quick list of tips and ideas, I pray you will find something which can help you have a more relaxing and enjoyable time with your family this holiday season.

Click on the link below to download your complimentary copy today.

—>No Place Like Homeschool For the Holidays<—

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Nikki has been a homeschooling mom since 1999 and currently has two teenage students. Along with helping her husband with his computer consulting business, she has volunteered in various leadership positions for organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and 4-H. She has also served as a founding member of the Board of Directors for her local homeschool support group. She loves working with both kids and adult volunteers to help them increase their confidence and develop their own unique leadership abilities.
As a coach, Nikki’s mission is to strengthen families by encouraging, empowering, and inspiring family-focused moms such as homeschooling moms and stay-at-home moms. She loves to help mothers discover their own unique potential, power, and purpose in life.

You can learn more about Nikki at http://coachnikkib.com/about

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Setting Up Your Home to Learn!

April 20, 2010 By 2 Comments

Today’s guest post is by my friend, Cindy Rushton.

If you currently homeschool or have ever thought about homeschooling then read on and then take a look at what Cindy’s got up her sleeve over at the Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2010

Setting Up Your Home to Learn!
By Cindy Rushton

Homeschooling? Thinking about Homeschooling? BUT…do you have to turn your home into a school? No, my dear friend, you do not need to turn your home into a school. Your home can still be a HOME. A home ready to learn! Ready?

Ready? This is EASY as ABC…

–>  Find a good nook! It does not have to be huge. Certainly does not need to be expensive.  All that is needed is a place that invites your children (and YOU!) to think, work through the studies (writing, reading, studying, proofreading, projects, experiments…). Ask yourself, “Where do they gravitate toward to read…to research…to write…to print?” Keep in mind that each and every student in your family will be very different during the learning process, but most will appreciate having all of the supplies and equipment in a safe, quiet, comfortable place to study. When deciding on a spot, make sure that the spot has good lighting and a good, solid, clean, work surface.  Make sure it is a good spot to think AND work on lessons.” Set up the area with a nice table or desk with plenty of work area…comfortable chairs…limited distractions…shelves for books and notebooks…space for a computer and printer…convenient power supply…space for you to sit down and work with them during their lessons…and a specific spot for organizational bins that will hold supplies.

–>  Get supplies together! You probably have supplies ALREADY in your home. Use our list to remind you of which supplies you will need to gather for homeschooling. Gather them and organize them so they will be ready to use when your children can snatch time to dig into their studies.

–>  Give easy access to materials and supplies! Don’t just gather supplies, give your children easy access to those supplies! Nothing else can encourage your children to dig deeper into studies like having the materials needed to learn AND free reign to use them. Gather the supplies you will need and store them in clearly marked plastic bins and containers. There are SO many options available. Find what will work for you and your family. Get paper and printable pages together. I have always stored ours in our school materials so the children had their materials on hand as they needed it. A quick glance can remind me that we need more. I buy all of our paper, ink pens, pencils, 3-ring binders, etc in bulk at Sam’s Warehouse. During the school breaks, many stores have supplies and paper in bulk for better prices than all year round. That is when we also stock up. We store it on our school shelves and have what we need as we work.

–>  Invest in the best tools! It may seem to be an added expense, however tools make all of the difference in the world! For example, you can buy a cheap stapler for under $5.00 OR you can buy a long-arm stapler for $29.95 at an office supply store. The difference? Well, we have bought SO MANY cheap staplers. They simply do not last. Plus, they are limited in what they can do. Now, contrast that with the long-arm stapler? They are built to last. You can use those for making any size booklet and for regular stapling. Just watch your most reluctant writer when they figure out ALL that they can do with one stapler! $29.95 will be the best investment ever! J Buy the best as you can. The investment is more than just for equipment, it is investing in your child’s education!

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How about the ULTIMATE mom-time? Yep! Check out our Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2010! Cindy Rushton is the hostess of the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, the very first online homeschool convention. She is recording Preview Chats for the 2010 Ultimate Homeschool Convention RIGHT NOW! Join her wonderful guests FREE as they count down to the Ultimate Homeschool Expo (May 3-7, 2010–BUT! NEVER ENDING because it is an ONLINE Convention!). Check out all of the details here: Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2010

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