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| Date: From: Subject: | 5/19/2011 10:15:22 AM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru the Early Years Newsletter--May 2011 |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru the Early Years Newsletter May 2011--Cool Stuff I Found at Homeschool Conventions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---[ Free e-book from AllAboutReading.com ]--------------------------- The "All About Reading" program begins right when children first become interested in learning to read -- at the preschool and kindergarten age. Click the link below to get "In the Kitchen with the Zigzag Zebra" FREE! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=305 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friend, I love homeschool conventions! In fact, working with conventions has been such an integral part of my life since 1997 (or since 1992, if you count when I started attending them), I wrote an article for you called "Getting the Most out of Your Homeschool Convention." http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11178 The leaders of your state or regional homeschool organization plan and work year-around to bring you speakers and exhibitors to inspire, equip, and encourage you in the homeschool journey. Not only do the speakers spark (or renew) the vision for strong families and home discipleship and education, but the exhibitors also minister to parents' need for encouragement, and they provide tools for teaching. This month, let me share with you some of the interesting tools I've found in the exhibit halls I've had the privilege to visit so far this spring. Let it suffice to say that my youngest child is 22, and I've still managed to spend more than $300 (so far) this year at homeschool conventions! Here are some nifty products and companies you might want to check out: Bible/Character/Devotions > Picture This! The PictureSmart Bible has reproducible pages for use by families or co-ops (or home Bible studies). This multi-level resource introduces a basic overview of each book of the Bible in a way that is engaging for all ages. (I bought both the book and the CD version.) Draw your way through the Bible! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11179 For preschool through adult. > Sonbeams http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11180 Bible-based preschool materials > HeartBinders Bible http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11181 memory lessons for preschool through middle school. Your little one can memorize Psalm 91 in NKJV with visual aids, and your elementary student can learn the same Psalm in Hebrew! > I bought the Busy Bible felt book for my granddaughter and she loves to go through the stories, putting the pieces in place. What a great quiet time activity! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11182 > Scripture Memory Fellowship--Value-priced materials in KJV or NKJV http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11183 > Daughters4God--http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11184 Resources for mentoring daughters of all ages > Mission Imperative http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11185 offers self-study materials for 6th-8th graders (or may be used as read-alouds for younger students) Foreign Language > Tell Me More from Auralog http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11186 --foreign language programs for ages 11 and up Fun & Games for Families > Family Game Coach http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11187 --Teaching/tutoring through games. Check out their Ten Days series (such as Ten Days in the USA) and other games of all types for all ages. Implement a family game night using their educational games partnered with the Game Plan and teach your child academics, creativity, and healthy competition. > Simply Fun http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11188 --Learn and connect through play. A few of my favorites are Clover Leap (strategy and parts of speech), Share a Berry, and Are We There Yet? (As you might guess, it's a travel game for kids!) > Bring that "Are We There Yet?" game with you on your road trips using Michele Zavatsky's travel publications as your guide! (See link under Social Studies.) Science > Nature's Workshop Plus http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11189 has all the wacky science gizmos that my husband loves to play with! Fun science for kids of all ages. > Applied Inspirations http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11190 --Learn electronics by doing. For ages 10 and up; great for co-ops. > Creation.com http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11191 offers "Homeschool Corner" and has more than 7000 free articles available online. > Creation Studies http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11192 has some nifty science guides for 3rd-6th grade (younger if you read it to them); titles include physical science, chemistry, earth science, and physics. > Ring of Fire Science http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11193 has teaching guides and activity guides for hands-on studies of earth science, especially geology, from a Christian perspective. Various Teaching Approaches > Moving Beyond the Page http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11194--Tools for gifted learners from K to 7th grade > Within These Pages http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11195 --Literature-based unit studies in five categories. K-3rd includes read-alouds and lots of discovery learning. 4th-8th includes lots of hands-on activities based on both fiction and non-fiction reading. > BiblioPlan http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11196 --History-based units, easily adapted for use in co-ops. Uses Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World series. > Homeschool Legacy http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11197 is a series of once-a-week unit studies, each outlined for you and designed to last 4-6 weeks; multi-level plans are included. > Silver Age Music http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11198 uses music as a tool to unlock history, technology, arts, science, architecture, literature, and government/politics for ages 12 and up; from 1600 to 1914 in eight lively DVDs containing 13-plus hours of instruction. > Learning Adventures http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11199 chronological unit study guides for grades 4-8 (adaptable for K-3rd using optional supplements); lessons are planned for you and include all subjects but math. Preschool > Joyce Herzog http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11200 has not only revised her popular Choosing and Using Curriculum (which includes a comparison of seven different reading approaches and the pros/cons of each for various types of learners), but she has some nifty tools for learning. Her Early Learning System includes hands-on, manipulative-based mental exercises to encourage thinking skills using large muscle activities, art, drama, and games. See her math materials, below. > Character Concepts for Preschoolers by Marilyn Boyer of The Learning Parent helps children learn to apply 12 character qualities in their own lives. My 3-year-old granddaughter loves me to pull this out when she comes to visit! Buy the Mom's Guide separately or in one of the kit options. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11201 Sonbeams http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11180 is a Bible-based preschool program Math > My Box of Ten is truly manipulative based; the activities and manipulatives ARE the lessons. First of a hands-on math series from Joyce Herzog. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11200 ; preschool through multiplication (about grade 2/3). > ChristianPerspective.nethttp://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11216 --Katherine Loop has written two books that can change how you teach math! Beyond Numbers introduces a truly biblical worldview of math, while Revealing Arithmetic is the how-to guide, helping you present the concepts and guide your children to think mathematically. Math becomes a real-life tool! Also includes how to make and use an abacus. > Math on the Level http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11202 Instead of the typical emphasis on grade level, parents are encouraged to teach to the child's maturation level, matching the pace of instruction to the child's ability to learn. For pre-K to pre-algebra. > RightStart Math http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11203 Math for preschool through middle school; manipulative-based for concrete learning to encourage mathematical thinking > Life of Fred--Practical math for middle school and higher; available from Queen Homeschool http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11250 . > Outstanding Guides http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11204 are reference tools designed by four middle school math teachers; students make their own lapbook-style reference guides. > Jones Geniuses http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11251 --Matrix Math, rapid mental calculation, and memory skills training are just a few of the topics addressed in this series; great for all learners, especially right-brained thinkers. Language Arts > Callirobics http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11205 --Handwriting exercises set to music to improve hand-eye coordinator and fine motor skills; helpful for dysgraphia. > The Struggling Reader http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11215 includes diagnostic inventories to help pinpoint weaknesses. > Language Lessons (for little ones through high school) from Sandi Queen; follows a Charlotte Mason approach to language arts. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11206 Social Studies > Notgrass Company's http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11207 Exploring America and Exploring World History series all include primary sources (for junior/senior high). Their Draw to Learn series is for all ages. > Queen Homeschool's http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11208 Learning History through Living Books series is just one of the Charlotte-Mason-style materials available from this comprehensive publisher. > Geography Matters http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11209 offers Trail Guide to Learning unit studies (includes all but math)--Paths of Exploration and the new Paths of Settlement units for various ages; includes study of primary source documents, biographies, and more. Also caught my eye: Galloping the Globe (ages K-4th) and Cantering the Country (1st-6th) > Travel 15 states (plus Washington, D.C. and the I-95 corridor) with Kids Love! Publications travel guides. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11210 Other subjects > TheViolinBook.com http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11211 is a source for economically priced lessons and instrument rental. > SewTeachMe.com http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11212 offers eight different modules in kit form or on CD for teaching sewing skills to all levels > Heritage Makers offers a digital scrapbooking club to help you design your portfolio or family yearbook http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11213 , to make a family storybook your children will want to read over and over again! > Etiquette Factory http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=11214 helps kids of all ages, from preschool manners to getting along with your college roomie! As you browse your local convention hall, jot down a few of your favorites and let me know what you liked and why. I'll look forward to hearing from you! Wishing you vision and inspiration, Vicki Bentley HSLDA Early Years Consultant Use Your Best Judgment Of course, this is just a smattering of the wonderful resources available to parents. Just because I am fascinated by something, doesn't mean that you'll love it for your family's needs. This month's resources list is not exhaustive by any means, and inclusion or exclusion of an item should not necessarily be construed to be an HSLDA endorsement or censorship of any resource. Some materials may not be written from your family's worldview or may include resource suggestions inconsistent with your worldview so, as always, parents are encouraged to use discernment in selecting materials appropriate for your family's needs. 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