Workboxes and resoures

I haven't posted to the blog in a while.... I have a bunch of reviews and school activities to post, but those will come... I had to share today though... We are using a modified WorkBox system based on Sue Patrick's book. I have hooked up with a group over at the Homeschool Lounge as well as a wonderful group on yahoo filled with moms sharing experiences with Workboxes.Thankfully one of the moms shares her creativity with the group via her blog with tons of downloads that she creates. I have been able to download an awesome theme for each of the boys (pictures will come later.) as well as some great games and add ons...

Here is a link to her site. Sunflowerschoolhouse


Stop by and check it out.

If you haven't heard about WorkBoxes yet, it is a wonderful system that works for kids PreK-highschool. It helps mom stay organized (especially this mom), and helps the kids see what they need to do.
I will post some more about our method soon.

Homeschool Fair fun!

I had a fun afternoon with Cameron today as we set up our Hands of a Child display at the NORTH SANTIAM HOME EDUCATION Homeschool Fair at the Stayton Library. I met some great homeschoolers and got a chance to catch up with a few homeschoolers we get together with.

I will definately be looking into a Discovery Toys party for sometime soon, I fell in love with a couple of their fun todays... I love toys that are educational and fun!

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World Habitats unit on sale...

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There are many different types of habitats in this world and In the Hands of a Child wants to help you and your students discover the wonder of many of them.

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First Day of School Ready or Not here we come...

Tomorrow (Monday) will be the first day of school for the "new" year around here.
Cameron will be working on Jamestown with our online co-op and Hands of a Child and Math-U-See Foundations (Chapter 11 already, he is flying through it..), while Nathan will be working through his workboxes that include My Father's World Kindergarten (letter L this week), Math-U-See Introduction (we are counting unit blocks this week) Boogle Jr for L words, white board for coloring, drawing, general play fun, beading with foam beads, and cutting out leaves that he gets to color.

I have several fun activities for Cameron to pick from to go between his real work... Legos and Playmobil are his favorites as well as simply coloring anything he can get his hands on. Should be fun...

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Teacher Book Bag's Game Kits Released.

All I can say is WOW! I just received a great collection of file folder games from Teacher book Bag. This time around I went for K-1 for Cameron. There are several independent games as well as mulit player games that either the boys can play together or I can play with them. The graphics are fun, bright, and engaging. The games are simple enough but at the same time give Cameron just enough of the educational element.

Another great benefit is the game comes as either an e-book or a CD with game pieces in a kit. We have a box of miscelaneous game pieces so I really didn't need the kit so I downloaded the e-book and we are set.

There is a younger Pre-K set as well and the older versions are in the works.

I am including below the newsletter I just received complete with links to their great products.

Happy Playing and Learning.

Make it easy on yourself! We have it all laid out in manageable chunks. Just check out our full previews.It's like picking up a book that you want to be sure fits your needs. Don't forget our:

TBB Preschool File Folder Game Kits Collection One

TBB Kindergarten through First Game Kit Collection One

TBB Monthly Book Bags 2009-2010 Year's Subscription [BUNDLE]

August Monthly Book Bag Collection

TBB Cross Reference Guide 2008-2009    FREE

Teacher Book Bag Calendar 2009-2010 FREE

Teacher Book Bag Collection 2008-2009 on CD   Over 2,000 pages of curriculum activities! $15.98  Postage Free

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Teacher Book Bag Bundle 2008-2009

Check out our full previews. Also, keep up with our freebies at our homesite .

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Freebie Monday!

Monday is not all bad especially if it comes with freebies. Here are some homeschool and life freebies I have found to share;

1. Potty Training kit from Pampers. Especially if you have aDora or Diego fan in your house, this is a fun kit for potty training. Yes I am ordering one in hopes that we get through this journey soon!

2. Farm Notebooking Pages at Currclick.com, these are great especially if you have a Farm unit planned for the new school year.

3. Homeschool Freebie of the Day has an awesome line up this week, you will want to check it out all week.

4. Free Apron patterns and tutorials, 50 plus apron patterns and tutorials for a quick and easy project.

Hope this makes your Monday a little easier to deal with... Our Monday is too hot and humid.

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