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Site of the Week: Educational Freeware

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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They seem to me to be built upon the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think.</i>  --Anne Sullivan</p></p><br> <h4><a href="http://www.studybeat.com/hs" title="Free video tutorials">StudyBeat.com</a></h4> <p>(Our Sponsor) <br clear="all"> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.studybeat.com/hs" title="Free video tutorials"><img src="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/images/ad/studybeat200x200site.gif" width="200" height="200" border="0" id="_x0000_i1025"></a> </td> <td><b><a href="http://www.studybeat.com/hs">Studybeat.com</a> brings the very best educational tutorial video together in one, easy to use, searchable teaching tool!</b><br> <br> <ul> <li>Over 2000 tutorial modules!</li> <li>Covering subjects from basic math and grammar to calculus, biology, chemistry and even SAT test prep.</li> <li>Programming has won 19 Telly awards for best educational video.</li> </ul> <p><b>Use the special Home School Mom promo code: HSMOM to receive 25% off! <a href="http://www.studybeat.com/hs">Click here</a> or go to <a href="http://www.studybeat.com/hs">Studybeat.com</a> to learn more!</b></p> </td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p> Recommended by parents and teachers as fun and entertaining programming, <br> <a href="http://www.studybeat.com/hs">Studybeat.com</a> is designed to help you teach in an engaging and effective way! </p></td></tr> </table> <p> </p> <h4 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; font-style: normal">TheHomeSchoolMom's Site of the Week </h4> <h3><a href="http://www.educational-freeware.com/">Educational-Freeware</a></h3> <table cellpadding="10px"> <tr> <td width="219" valign="top"><br> <a href="http://www.educational-freeware.com/"><img src="http://thehomeschoolmom.com/images/sotw/donnayoung.jpg" width="200" border="0" style="float:left; padding: 0 10px 10px 0"></a></td> <td width="365" valign="top"><p>This website has specialized in finding and reviewing high-quality free learning software and websites from the Internet - mostly for kids, but also for grown-ups. They have a large selection of web-based software (check the Online tab), as well as Windows software to download (under the Downloads tab). As with all downloads and websites, be sure to use virus protection and read each site's privacy policy before using the software. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.educational-freeware.com/">www.educational-freeware.com/</a></p></td></tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2010 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. 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Site of the Week: DonnaYoung.org Homeschool Printables and Resources

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:03:00 GMT

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Therefore do not use compulsion, but let early education be a sort of amusement; you will then be better able to discover the child's natural bent.</i>  --Plato</p></p><br> <h4><a href="http://www.americanheritage.org" title="Free social studies lesson plans">Free Social Studies Lesson Plans </a></h4> <p>(Our Sponsor) <br clear="all"> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><br> <br> <a href="http://www.americanheritage.org" title="Free social studies lesson plans"><img border="0" id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/images/ad/americanheritageCurves220by200.gif"></a> </td> <td><p><a href="http://www.americanheritage.org" title="Free social studies lesson plans">America’s Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty</a></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>To help teach America’s factual, philosophical heritage, history, and founding principles.</li> <li>Utilized by homeschoolers, teachers, and schools in all 50 states to learn about America's goodness and greatness!</li> <li>Social studies, US history, US government, civics, economics, geography, reading, music, and related subjects.</li> <li>Over 91,000 CDs distributed to educators and over 1,400,000 received instruction on America's founding principles!</li> <li>Available at no cost to users for educational purposes! $150 value!</li> <li>Written by a team of professional educators over 3 years at a cost of $388,000.</li> <li>Meets all major national standards and guidelines and advanced testing guidelines.</li> <li>Tested and proven to raise social studies scores!</li> <li>Easy to use. 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Donnayoung.org offers free homeschool planners, homeschool planning tips, school calendars, household planners, and printables in various subjects. The forms are offered mostly in PDF but some are also available as .doc for editing. Donna's site has been one of my favorite sites for printables since I started homeschooling 11 years ago and it has been growing steadily since then. Highly recommended. </p> <p> <a href="http://donnayoung.org">donnayoung.org</a></p></td></tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2010 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. 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Site of the Week: Let's Play Math

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:18:00 GMT

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the rest is mere veneer laid on the surface of a child's nature.</i>  --Charlotte Mason</p></p><br> <h4><a href="http://www.home4kids.com/" title="Work at Home and Create Your Own Hours and Income!">Work at Home United </a></h4> (Our Sponsor) <br clear="all"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="143" height="185" valign="top"><br> <br> <a href="http://www.home4kids.com/" title="Work At Home and create your own hours and income!"><img src="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/images/ad/wahu150x150static.jpg" width="120" height="120" border="0" id="_x0000_i1025"></a> </td> <td width="483" valign="top"><p><b>Work At Home and create your own hours and income!</b></p> <p> No Selling, No Inventory, No Home Parties, No Risk<br> Unlimited Free Support and Resources, including<br> Free Websites for Marketing, Free Tools, and Free Support.<br> Ideal for Home School Parents in need of extra income<br> Request More Information:<br> <a href="http://www.home4kids.com/" title="Work At Home and create your own hours and income!">http://www.Home4Kids.com</a> </p></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <h4 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; font-style: normal">TheHomeSchoolMom's Site of the Week </h4> <h3><a href="http://letsplaymath.wordpress.com/">Let's Play Math</a></h3> <table cellpadding="10px"> <tr> <td width="219" valign="top"><br> <a href="http://letsplaymath.wordpress.com/"><img src="http://thehomeschoolmom.com/images/sotw/letsplaymath.jpg" width="200" border="0" style="float:left; padding: 0 10px 10px 0"></a></td> <td width="365" valign="top"><p>This math site from Denise of Frugal Homeschooler hopes "to help other homeschoolers see the variety and richness of the subject. Math is not just rules and rote memory. Math is like ice cream, with more flavors than you can imagine � and if all your children ever do is textbook math, that�s like feeding them broccoli-flavored ice cream. Of course, our students do need to learn textbook math, just as piano players do need to practice scales and football players to do push-ups, but they should never be led to think that routine operations are the point of mathematics." </p> <p> <a href="http://letsplaymath.wordpress.com/">letsplaymath.wordpress.com</a></p></td></tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2010 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. 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Site of the Week: The Dollar Stretcher

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:00:00 GMT

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No teacher training required! Award-winning design and presentation!</li> </ul> <p>Download/order your free resource at <a href="http://www.americanheritage.org">www.americanheritage.org</a></p></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <h4 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; font-style: normal">TheHomeSchoolMom's Site of the Week </h4> <h3><a href="http://www.trekaroo.com/">Trekaroo</a></h3> <table cellpadding="10px"> <tr> <td width="210" valign="top"><a href="http://www.trekaroo.com/"><img src="http://thehomeschoolmom.com/images/sotw/trekaroo.jpg" width="200" border="0" style="float:left; padding: 0 10px 10px 0"></a></td> <td width="344" valign="top"><p>Trekaroo is a parent-driven reviews website dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.  The website lists activities that parents are sharing about fun and educational things to do with kids in various cities and states across the country. The site is perfect for homeschoolers, since one of the best parts of homeschooling a child is the freedom to go on as many field trips as you want with your kids.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> <p>Since it is interactive, you can get involved either by using the reviews other parents have posted or by posting your own. Trekaroo has great potential as a wonderful tool for homeschoolers for both local and distance traveling. <p><a href="http://www.trekaroo.com/">www.trekaroo.com/</a></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2010 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. 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Site of the Week: Presidential Resource

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:44:00 GMT

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I was always at the foot of the class.</i>  --Thomas Edison</p></p><br> <h4><a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=162544&AdID=476517" title="Stretch-A-Book starts with reading a book and then adds singing, dancing, acting and drawing activities. ">Play Your Way to Reading Fluency </a></h4> <p>(Our Sponsor) <br clear="all"> </p> <table border="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=162544&AdID=476517" title="Stretch-A-Book starts with reading a book and then adds singing, dancing, acting and drawing activities. "><img src="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/images/ad/Stretch-A-Book_200.gif" width="200" height="200" border="0" id="_x0000_i1025"></a> </td> <td><p>Stretch-A-Book starts with reading a book and then adds singing, dancing, acting and drawing activities. </p> <p>Your kids will improve their reading, communication, and team building skills as they play. They won't even realize they are learning, but within a few weeks you will notice some very positive changes.</p> <p><a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=162544&AdID=476517 ">Download a Free Sample �</a></p></td> </tr> </table> <h4><br clear="all"> </h4> <h4 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; font-style: normal">TheHomeSchoolMom's Site of the Week </h4> <h3><a href="http://www.doctorzebra.com/prez/t_roster.htm">Presidential Health </a></h3> <table cellpadding="10px"> <tr> <td width="210" valign="top"><a href="http://www.doctorzebra.com/prez/t_roster.htm"><img src="http://thehomeschoolmom.com/images/sotw/presidentialhealth.jpg" width="200" border="0" style="float:left; padding: 0 10px 10px 0"></a></td> <td width="344" valign="top"><p>Although the name may not indicate it, this website is one of the most fascinating that I have seen in a long while. Dr. "Zebra" has put together a chart listing every President of the United States and what is known about illnesses they experienced. "Reading the histories connects us to our Presidents in a very personal way. Sickness is a universal human experience. Reading about sick people makes us see them as people, and identify with them as people, not as remote figures in a history book." </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> <p>I started with George Washington and was fascinated enough to follow each of the "More" links that gave insight into cause, effect, circumstances and other related information. Entries are referenced and are written in a conversational style sure to keep you reading. Keep in mind that the entries are not written for children and may include information that you wish to preview. Highly recommended. <p><a href="http://www.doctorzebra.com/prez/t_roster.htm">www.doctorzebra.com/prez/t_roster.htm</a></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2010 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. All other uses require permission from the Publisher.</em></p> <div id="siteInfo" style="clear: both; border: 1px solid #cccc99; font-size: 90%; color: #333333; padding: 10px; text-align: left; margin-top: 20px"> <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/aboutus.php">About Us</a> | <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/sitemap.php">Site Map</a> | <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/advertise.php">Advertise</a> | <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/privacy.php">Privacy Policy</a> | <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/contact.php">Contact Us</a> | ©2000-2010 TheHomeSchoolMom.com</div> </td> </tr> </table>

Site of the Week: Thriving on Less

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:29:00 GMT

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SOTW: Christmas Notebooking Pages

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:57:00 GMT

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You will find links to all of the free holiday downloads. Browse the shop while you are there - Debra has an amazing number of quality pages available for instant download. <p><a href="http://www.notebookingpages.com/store/affiliates/npc.php?id=1076_1_tlid_3">www.notebookingpages.com</a></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2009 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. 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SOTW: Celebrating Holidays' Christmas Resources

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:10:00 GMT

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They won't even realize they are learning... but within a few weeks you will notice some very positive changes in your children.</p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/HSSW122">Download a free sample �</a></p> </td> </tr> </table> <h4><br clear="all"> </h4> <h4 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin: 0px; padding: 5px; font-style: normal">TheHomeSchoolMom's Site of the Week </h4> <h3><a href="http://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/free-educational-podcasts.html">Free Educational Podcasts </a></h3> <table cellpadding="10px"> <tr> <td width="210" valign="top"><a href="http://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/free-educational-podcasts.html"><img src="http://thehomeschoolmom.com/images/sotw/educationalpodcasts.jpg" width="200" border="0" style="float:left; padding: 0 10px 10px 0"></a></td> <td width="264" valign="top"><p><strong>Educational podcasts are a wonderful way of homeschooling for free</strong>. Homeschooling-ideas.com has put together some links to great educational podcasts online. The list includes lots of science but there is some history and even math as well. <p><a href="http://www.homeschooling-ideas.com/free-educational-podcasts.html">www.homeschooling-ideas.com/free-educational-podcasts.html</a></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> </div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px"><p><em> © 2009 TheHomeSchoolMom.Com<br /> Permission is granted to forward this newsletter in its entirety for non-commercial purposes. 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