tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27468885776454321612024-03-13T06:28:01.472-05:00Homeschool SavingsWe want to help homeschooling parents with ideas on how to save money.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-37634610709906420432016-11-14T16:53:00.001-06:002016-11-14T16:53:07.777-06:00Grateful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">As we approach </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving we often think about what we are </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">grateful for. Instead of only being grateful during this one holiday, we should be grateful always. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyKV4uSUdfWbbKKWuFIrDUM-chbXjaBPGPmVmBPiVEDheK3Mz0kj1RBAmtNLO-A8a6rffo9H3W0RGRU9H-Ed9ku1gBiBdBFzRFcPH32gnACpPqS4W-8NjRLuRQjxykS3_PCI7G8UTvsQ/s1600/Be+grateful+always.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyKV4uSUdfWbbKKWuFIrDUM-chbXjaBPGPmVmBPiVEDheK3Mz0kj1RBAmtNLO-A8a6rffo9H3W0RGRU9H-Ed9ku1gBiBdBFzRFcPH32gnACpPqS4W-8NjRLuRQjxykS3_PCI7G8UTvsQ/s320/Be+grateful+always.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">Take time out of each day to be grateful. Thank God for the day he blessed you with, the car you drive, the home you live in, your family, your friends, your job, and the list goes on. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">There is always something to be grateful for.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Being grateful improves your mood and your health. People who aren't grateful are more stressed than those who are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are some benefits to being grateful:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 1. <b>It improves your marriage.</b> Being grateful for your spouse and the things they do will greatly improve your marriage. Telling them daily at least one thing you are grateful for will make the both of you happier.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 2. <b>It improves your friendships. </b>Be grateful for the friendships you have. No two friendships are alike. Let your friends know you appreciate them and that you are thankful for their friendship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 3. <b>Reduces jealousy and envy. </b>When we are grateful for the things we have and are blessed with, we have less time to focus on the things that other people have and don't have the desire to want what others have.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 4. <b>Helps you sleep better.</b> When we are grateful we don't go to sleep wondering why we don't have what we want, we're not stressing about the things we're not grateful for.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 5. <b>Improves your health. </b>Being grateful helps us to be happier and when we are happier we tend to be healthier. When we are stressed and worried it causes many complications. We end up having more headaches, muscle tension, and chest pain just to name a few.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 6. <b>We're not as selfish or self-centered. </b>Being grateful helps us to focus on other people. When we're grateful we tend to help others. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 7. <b>Helps our career. </b>Our performance at work increases when we are grateful. Being grateful for the job you have, the co workers, your boss, and your income help you to be happier with your career and shifts your focus away from the small insignificant things that may make you want to quit your job.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> 8. <b>Become more optimistic. </b>The more grateful we are the more optimistic we become. </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Some of the good things in life people take for granted. Sometimes God is shutting a door that we are trying to fight to stay open. Be grateful that God is closing that door. God could be protecting you from something bad that could happen or perhaps God has something bigger and better in store for you. Try to be grateful for the things God has done for you and the things he has blessed you with.</span><br />
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Homeschooling conferences and conventions can be great to go to for resources, meeting other homeschooling families, finding a homeschool group to join, getting discounted curriculum and hear speakers from around the nation and world.<br />
Looking to go to a conference or convention? I have compiled a list of conferences and conventions, their location and dates.<br />
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www.greathomeschoolconventions.com<br />
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A) Fort Worth, TX.<br />
February 23-25, 2017<br />
Fort Worth Convention Center<br />
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B) Greenville, SC<br />
March 16-18, 2017<br />
TD Convention Center<br />
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C) Cincinnati, OH<br />
April 20-22, 2017<br />
Duke Energy Convention Center<br />
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D) Ontario, CA<br />
June 15-17, 2017<br />
Ontario Convention Center<br />
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2. Teaching Parents Association :<br />
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teachingparents.org<br />
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Wichita, KS<br />
March 10-11, 2017<br />
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3. Homeschoolers of Maine<br />
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Rockport, ME <br />
March 16-18, 2017<br />
Samoset Resort<br />
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4. Teach Them Diligently<br />
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teachthemdiligently.net/homeschool-conventions/rogers-ar/<br />
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Rogers, AR<br />
March 23-25, 2017<br />
Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas<br />
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5. IAHE Convention<br />
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iahe.net/2017-iahe-convention<br />
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Indianapolis, IN<br />
March 24-25, 2017<br />
Indiana State Fairgrounds<br />
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6. Association of Peoria Area Christian Home Educators (APACHE) Convention<br />
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http://www.apachecentralillinois.org/convention-home<br />
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Peoria, IL<br />
March 31-April 1, 2017<br />
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7. Eastern Panhandle Home School Conference<br />
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ephsc.org<br />
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Shepherdstown, WV<br />
April 1, 2017<br />
Covenant Church<br />
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8. Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association<br />
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http://www.nchea.org/<br />
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Lincoln, NE<br />
April 1-2, 2017<br />
Indian Hills Community Church<br />
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9. Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE)<br />
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mache.org<br />
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St. Paul, MN<br />
April 21-22, 2017<br />
RiverCentre<br />
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10. Wisconsin Homeschool Conferences<br />
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http://www.ihmconference.org/wisconsin/<br />
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Milwaukee, WI<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> April 6, 2017 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Clarion Hotel & Conference Center </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> 11. Illinois Christian Home Educators Convention </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Naperville, IL </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> June 1-3, 2017</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Calvary Church</span><br />
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-Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)</div>
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There are three different main terms people use when teaching their kids from home instead of sending them off to public school. You may find yourself a little confused about what the difference is between Lifeschooling, Homeschooling and Unschooling. What exactly is Lifeschooling and Unschooling? Aren't they the same thing as homeschooling?</div>
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First, I'm going to start with Lifeschooling.</div>
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In the Faithwire article "Why Kirk Cameron Isn't Sending His Kids to Public School", Kirk Cameron prefers the term Lifeschooling. You can read the article here: http://www.faithwire.com/2016/10/27/why-kirk-cameron-isnt-sending-his-kids-to-public-school/</div>
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Lifeschooling is homeschooling but, Lifeschooling works with your family life. You discover your child's God given gifts and talents. We teach our children through real-life experiences. We can teach our kids about the 4 seasons while on a nature walk. We can teach them how to change the oil in a car, change the tires, and windshield wipers. We can also teach our kids how to cook, clean, take care of their health along with taking them to a train depot to learn about trains and transportation. With Lifeshooling the possibilities are endless and every day is a field trip. The great thing about Lifeschooling is that you can teach your children at any time of day, not on a set schedule, not always from a text book, not always from a curriculum. Sure you can follow a curriculum but with Lifeschooling you can step away from the everyday curriculum and textbooks and teach your children through life experiences. With Lifeschooling nothing dictates the way you teach your children. </div>
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Not everyone is able to Lifeschool the way they want though. You will want to check with your state to see if they require a curriculum, a set amount of hours with preset subjects they must learn, or any other type of restrictions. However, you may still be able to Lifeschool but with some restrictions.</div>
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For those who are a little newer to the homeschool world I will go over what homeschooling is.</div>
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Instead of placing your child in public school you may be considering homeschooling. Homeschooling gives you a chance to spend more time with your child(ren), teach them the way you want them to be taught, and teach them on your schedule. With homeschooling you get to choose the curriculum you want to use and adjust it according to the way you want to teach your child. With homeschooling you can take your child(ren) on as many fieldtrips as you want, whenever you would like. </div>
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You will want to check with your state about homeschooling laws. You can easily do this at hslda.org. </div>
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Unschooling has a couple different terms. </div>
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One term is that a child can learn whatever they want, whenever they want. You teach them by their interests, talents, and hobbies. Much like Lifeschooling you don't teach from a particular curriculum or textbooks. </div>
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Another term is that life and learning are the same thing. Just as the saying goes: "You learn something new everyday!" and how true is that?! In life no matter what we are doing, we are constantly learning. On the other hand while we are learning, we are living life!</div>
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Lifeschooling, Homeschooling and Unschooling are all ways to teach your child outside of the public school system. Everyone has one main reason as to why they want to teach their children from home. My husband and I want our children homeschooled primarily because we want to teach them about our faith and teach them the Bible everyday. We also have over 20 other reasons why we homeschool our children. </div>
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Here is a list of great books for kids to read from Kindergarten through 12th grade. From fun books to learning books there is something here for every child. A lot of these books I remember reading when I was younger. Some of these books I still enjoy reading to this day. I would love for my children to grow up reading these books too. I hope this list inspires and blesses you and your children. <br />
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1. Alpha Oops! The Day the Z Went First. By: Alethea Kontis<br />
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2. Oh Say Can You Say Whats the Weather Today. By: Tish Rabe<br />
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3. Clifford's Collection of Books. By: Norman Bridwell<br />
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4. Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book. By: Lucy Cousins<br />
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5. The Little Engine That Could. By: Watty Piper<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Engine-Could-Letters-Edition/dp/0448463598">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61h3iuxAWuL.jpg" /></a>
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6. Row, Row, Row Your Boat. By: Pippa Goodhart<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1073428.Row_Row_Row_Your_Boat">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1180750753l/1073428.jpg" /></a>
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7. Backhoe Joe. By: Lori Alexander & Craig Cameron<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Backhoe-Joe-Lori-Alexander/dp/0062250159">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61%2B-iFzWNlL._SY497_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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8. If I Built a Car. By: Chris Van Dusen<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1220282.If_I_Built_a_Car">
<img src="http://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/photo.goodreads.com/books/1347565667l/11399087._UY200_.jpg" /></a>
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9. Airport. By: Byron Barton<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Airport-Byron-Barton/dp/0064431452">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518P4eJEd%2BL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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10. Toy Boat. By: Randall de Seve<br />
<a href="http://goto.target.com/c/171643/81938/2092?subId1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftoy-boat-by-randall-de-sev">
<img src="http://scene7.targetimg1.com/is/image/Target/15299635?wid=480&hei=480" /></a>
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11. Monstergarten. By: Daniel J. Mahoney<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16075955-monstergarten">
<img src="http://images.bookoutlet.com/covers/large/isbn978125/9781250014412-l.jpg" /></a>
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12. Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon. By: Margret & H.A. Reys<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Hot-Air-Balloon/dp/0395919096">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515gBLvuZIL.jpg" /></a>
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13. Moose on the Loose. By: Kathy-Jo Wargin<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moose-Loose-Kathy-jo-Wargin/dp/1585364274">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51y%2BjCsFM4L._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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14. Rainforest Wonders. By: Erin Ranson<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rainforest-Wonders-Sparkling-Slide-Book/dp/1846663563">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6187bOc%2B3DL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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15. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. By: Laura Joffe Numeroff<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138680&cjsku=897196" target="_top"><img alt="If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/63/9780060245863_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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16. I know it's Autumn. By: Nancy Hayashi<br />
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17. The Kissing Hand. By: Audrey Penn<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D139058&cjsku=133130" target="_top"><img alt="The Kissing Hand" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/02/9781933718002_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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18. All Around the Seasons. By: Barney Saltzberg<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-Around-Seasons-Barney-Saltzberg/dp/0763636940"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-yOzFUqEL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">1st Grade Book list</span></b><br />
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1. The Berenstain Bears: Trouble With Money. By: Stan & Jan Berenstain<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/822187.The_Berenstain_Bears_Trouble_with_Money"><img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1344369417l/822187.jpg" /></a>
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2. The Rainbow Fish. By: Marcus Pfister<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/766020.The_Rainbow_Fish">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328755881l/766020.jpg" /></a>
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3. The Tortoise and the Hare. By: Betty Miles<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/914963.The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1179424810l/914963.jpg" /></a>
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4. Charlottes Web. By: E.B White<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138868&cjsku=129569" target="_top"><img alt="Charlotte's Web" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/39/9780064410939_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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5. Ready, Freddy! Tooth Trouble. By: Abby Klein<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D102237&cjsku=955596" target="_top"><img alt="Ready, Freddy! #1: Tooth Trouble" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/68/9780439555968_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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6. The Lorax. By: Dr. Seuss<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138526&cjsku=430096" target="_top"><img alt="The Lorax" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/79/9780394823379_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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7. Just Me and My Mom. By: Mercer Mayer<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Just-Mom-Little-Critter-Book/dp/030712584X">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61VvypZ92XL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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8. This is the House That Jack Built. By: Simms Taback<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/This-House-That-Jack-Built/dp/0142402001">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DTSZP6EQL.jpg" /></a>
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9. The Foot Book. By: Dr. Seuss<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/105548.The_Foot_Book">
<img src="https://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/6501200-M.jpg" /></a>
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10. Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon. By: Patty Lovell<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1145862.Stand_Tall_Molly_Lou_Melon">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1314105738l/1145862.jpg" /></a>
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11. Why Should I Recycle. By: Claire Llewellyn<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Why-Should-Recycle-Books/dp/0764131559">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516AKGYTMHL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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12. Follow That Map. By: Scot Ritchie<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Follow-That-Map-Mapping-Skills/dp/1554532744">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61HtN3q0ekL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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13. How a Seed Grows. By: Helene J. Jordan<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Seed-Grows-Lets-Read-Find-Out-Science/dp/0064451070">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rxZqbvIWL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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14. Morris the Moose. By: B. Wiseman<br />
<a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=3OS9deNQB1M&subid=&offerid=223073.1&type=10&tmpid=1082&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252F531957">
<img src="http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-3ec5/k2-_9a9d67e7-2a8b-4103-811b-686ad6ffa854.v1.jpg" /></a>
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15. Frog and Toad Together. By: Arnold Lobel<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D153927&cjsku=630329" target="_top"><img alt="Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/82/9780062292582_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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16. Hi Fly Guy. By: Tedd Arnold<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D87600&cjsku=985311" target="_top"><img alt="Scholastic Reader Level 2: Hi! Fly Guy!" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/18/9780439853118_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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17. The Berenstain Bears: Sleepover. By: Stan & Jan Berenstain<br />
<a href="http://goto.target.com/c/171643/81938/2092?subId1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-sleep">
<img src="http://scene7.targetimg1.com/is/image/Target/12705447?wid=480&hei=480" /></a>
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18. Amelia Bedelia. By: Peggy Parish<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Come-Back-Amelia-Bedelia-Read/dp/0064442047">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51N1-OQpl0L.jpg" /></a>
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19. Junie B., First Grader One Man Band. By: Barbara Park<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/586347.Junie_B_First_Grader">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320495002l/142824.jpg" /></a>
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20. Who's Afraid of the Dark. By: Grosby Bonsall<br />
<a href="https://www.icanread.com/9780064440714/whos-afraid-of-the-dark">
<img src="https://c3e45a1d46b466166e47-c4e6b4e8c2adc0d6541c9eb24f395fe4.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9780064440714_Extralarge_image.jpg" /></a>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">2nd Grade Book List</span></b><br />
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1. The Best Seat in the Second Grade. By: Katherine Kenah<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/169925.The_Best_Seat_in_Second_Grade">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1380495105l/169925.jpg" /></a>
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2. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. By: Eileen Christelow<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138602&cjsku=441220" target="_top"><img alt="Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/13/9780395557013_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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3. Junie B. Jones Third Boxed Set Ever! By: Barbara Park<br />
Set Includes:<br />
Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook, <br />
Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal,<br />
Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy,<br />
Junie B. Jones Smells Something.<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138626&cjsku=891555" target="_top"><img alt="Junie B. Jones's Third Boxed Set Ever! (9-12)" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/21/9780375825521_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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4. The Juice Box Bully. By: Bob Sornson & Maria Dismondy<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9554947-juice-box-bully-the">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348577700l/9554947.jpg" /></a>
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5. Box of Clementines. By: Sara Penny Packer<br />
Box includes:<br />
Clementine<br />
The Talented Clementine<br />
Clementine's Letter<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D140958&cjsku=603163" target="_top"><img alt="Box of Clementines, A (3-Book Paperback Boxed Set)" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/33/9781423153733_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2; Rodrick Rules. By: Jeff Kinney<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138240&cjsku=152438" target="_top"><img alt="Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/37/9780810994737_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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7.The Berenstain Bears; Old Hat, New Hat. By:Stan & Jan Berenstain<br />
<a href="http://goto.target.com/c/171643/81938/2092?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-berenstain-bears-old-hat-new-hat-board%2F-%2FA-12081467">
<img src="http://scene7.targetimg1.com/is/image/Target/12081467?wid=480&hei=480" /></a>
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8. Three Hens and a Peacock. By: Lester L. Laminack<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Three-Hens-Peacock-Lester-Laminack/dp/1561457264">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61xUeDbeIDL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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9. Amelia Bedelia; Play Ball. By: Peggy Parish<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Play-Ball-Amelia-Bedelia-Read/dp/0064442055">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511DEUvvw0L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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10. Goldilocks and the Three Bears. By: Samantha Berger<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D140008&cjsku=523651" target="_top"><img alt="Goldilocks And The Three Bears (Lift-the-Flap Book)" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/15/9780545236515_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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11. Just a Little Love. By: Mercer Mayer<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Critter-Just-Love-First/dp/0061478156/ref=pd_sim_14_74?ie=UTF8&refRID=1B0CFYCSG3YXH3K9EAXB">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ue65rEm5L._SX329_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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12. Duck, Duck, Moose! By: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Moose-Sudipta-Bardhan-Quallen/dp/1423171101">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51F%2Bl62JgpL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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13. The Story of Babar. By: Jean de Brunhof<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138478&cjsku=420366" target="_top"><img alt="The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/57/9780394805757_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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14. Arthur's Mystery Envelope. By: Marc Brown Arthur<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1709863.Arthur_s_Mystery_Envelope">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1344271003l/1709863.jpg" /></a>
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15. Max and Jax in Second Grade. By: Jerdine Nolen<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Max-Second-Grade-Jerdine-Nolen/dp/0152016686">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P57Ur42XL._SX360_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">3rd Grade Book List</span></b><br />
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1. Judy Moody Was in a Bad Mood. By: Megan McDonald<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D142086&cjsku=199388" target="_top"><img alt="Judy Moody #1" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/97/9780763648497_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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2. How Chipmunk Got His Stripes. By: Joseph Bruchac & James<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/957552.How_Chipmunk_Got_His_Stripes">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1270140541l/2497936.jpg" /></a>
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3. The Magic School Bus at the Water Works. By: Joanna Cole<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D71243&cjsku=40360" target="_top"><img alt="The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/03/9780590403603_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth. By: Jeff Kinney<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138234&cjsku=288389" target="_top"><img alt="Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/12/9780810984912_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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5. When a Dragon Moves in. By: Jodi Moore<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/When-Dragon-Moves-Jodi-Moore/dp/0979974674">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61KCmh4Q4hL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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6. Diary of a Worm. By: Doreen Corin<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138794&cjsku=126674" target="_top"><img alt="Diary of a Worm" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/06/9780060001506_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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7. I'm Still Here in the Bathtub. By: Alan Katz<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/915656.I_m_Still_Here_in_the_Bathtub">
<img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/photo.goodreads.com/books/1348359332l/915656._UY400_SS400_.jpg" /></a>
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8. Beezus and Ramona. By: Beverly Cleary<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D139582&cjsku=187585" target="_top"><img alt="Beezus and Ramona" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/82/9780380709182_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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9. Leroy Ninker Saddles Up. By: Kate Di Camillo<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leroy-Ninker-Saddles-Up-Deckawoo/dp/0763663395">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PnyRfzaiL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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10. Nancy Clancy: The Secret of the Silver Key. By: Jane O'Connor <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fancy-Nancy-Clancy-Secret-Silver/dp/0062084224">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vYfiggmBL._SX334_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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11. Third Grade Detectives. By: George E. Stanley<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Green-Skin-Third-Grade-Detectives/dp/0689853785">
<img src="http://www.scholastic.com/content5/media/products/78/9780689863578_lg.jpg" /></a>
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12. Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels. By: Jamie Michalak<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joe-Sparky-Get-New-Wheels/dp/0763666416">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YwPYm%2BlSL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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13. Monkey Me and the Golden Monkey. By: Timothy Roland<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D157174&cjsku=555976" target="_top"><img alt="Monkey Me #1: Monkey Me and the Golden Monkey" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/68/9780545559768_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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14. Breakfast at Danny's Diner. By: Judith Stamper<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Aboard-Reader-Station-Breakfast-Dannys/dp/0448432102">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61aEWXDIk%2BL.jpg" /></a>
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15. Chronicles of Narnia. By: C.S.Lewis<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138640&cjsku=892874" target="_top"><img alt="The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/90/9780064471190_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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16. Pipi Longstocking. By: Astrid Lindgren<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pippi-Longstocking-Astrid-Lindgren/dp/0140309578">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PtYbwfCPL._SX317_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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17. The Lewis & Clark Expedition. By: John Perritano<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Clark-Expedition-True-Books/dp/0531212459">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61S84E%2BcgkL._SX432_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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18. Paul Bunyan. By: David L. Harrison<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Bunyan-Story-Step-Reading/dp/0375846883">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510Zw81SbTL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">4th Grade Reading Books</span></b><br />
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1. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. By: Mark Twain<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D95376&cjsku=909940" target="_top"><img alt="The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/00/9780439099400_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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2. Black Beauty. By: Anna Sewell<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D154504&cjsku=630356" target="_top"><img alt="Black Beauty" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/90/9780147510990_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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3. The Boxcar Children Mysteries. By: Gertrude Chandler Warner<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D140716&cjsku=589707" target="_top"><img alt="The Boxcar Children Mysteries (Books 1 -12)" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/58/9780807508558_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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4. Charlie Boxed Set. By: Roald Dahl<br />
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<br />
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D141068&cjsku=604801" target="_top"><img alt="Charlie Boxed Set: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/91/9780375815591_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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5. Tales of King Arthur. By: Felicity Brooks<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D140528&cjsku=291779" target="_top"><img alt="Tales of King Arthur" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/39/9780794514839_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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6. The Adventures of Marco Polo. By: Roger Smalley<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Marco-Polo-Graphic-History/dp/0736852409">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Z8CNWY8WL.jpg" /></a>
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7. Mary Poppins. By: P.L. Travers<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Poppins-The-Complete-Collection/dp/0007398557">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JbvWtDX-L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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8. Old Yeller. By: Fred Gipson<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138898&cjsku=130158" target="_top"><img alt="Old Yeller" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/25/9780064403825_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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9. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. By:Judy Blume<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37741.Tales_of_a_Fourth_Grade_Nothing">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390836483l/37741.jpg" /></a>
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10. Basil of Baker Street. By: Eve Titus<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Basil-Baker-Street/dp/0671702874">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61MQY87CG2L._SX314_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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11. Mrs. Wishy-Washy. By: Joy Cowley<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Mrs-Wishy-Washy-Joy-Cowley/dp/0780274660">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/317U3od17SL._BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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12. ... If You Lived With the Indians of the Northwest Coast.
By: Anne Kamma<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lived-With-Indians-Northwest-Coast/dp/0439260779">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51psOiTRiJL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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13. The Sign of the Beaver. By: Elizabeth George Speare<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sign-Beaver-Elizabeth-George-Speare/dp/0547577117">
<img src="http://images.booksense.com/images/111/577/9780547577111.jpg" /></a>
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14. The Magic School Bus: Science Fair Expedition. By: Joanna Cole<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D119896&cjsku=10824" target="_top"><img alt="The Magic School Bus and the Science Fair Expedition" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/49/9780590108249_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">5th Grade Reading List</span></b><br />
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1. Anne of Green Gables. By: Lucy Maud Montgomery<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D141244&cjsku=607952" target="_top"><img alt="The Complete Anne of Green Gables (Boxed Set)" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/17/9780553609417_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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2. Around the World in Eighty Days. By: Jules Verne<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Around-World-Eighty-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486411117/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440991305&sr=8-1&keywords=Around+the+world+in+eighty+days&pebp=1440991309783&perid=1XMKCG1DPFH2ZX88JK8C">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TNReoO66L._SX311_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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3. The Prince and the Pauper. By: Mark Twain<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62446.The_Prince_and_the_Pauper">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1376406798l/62446.jpg" /></a>
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4. Treasure Island. By: Robert Louis Stevenson<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Island-Stepping-Stone-Book/dp/0679804021">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZY6380SQL.jpg" /></a>
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5. Where the Red Fern Grows. By: Wilson Rawls<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D114087&cjsku=79254" target="_top"><img alt="Where the Red Fern Grows" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/95/9780553274295_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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6. Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail. By: Kate Messner<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D178596&cjsku=563914" target="_top"><img alt="Ranger in Time #1: Rescue on the Oregon Trail" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/49/9780545639149_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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7. Daniel Boone Young Hunter and Tracker. By: Augusta Stevenson<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Boone-Tracker-Childhood-Americans/dp/0020418302">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51UYyGskxUL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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8. The Secret Garden. By: Frances Hodgson Burnett<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D87213&cjsku=909939" target="_top"><img alt="Scholastic Classic: The Secret Garden" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/94/9780439099394_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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9. The Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Collection. By: Carolyn Keen<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D159188&cjsku=633404" target="_top"><img alt="The Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Collection" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/22/9781481414722_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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10. Little Women. By: Louisa May Alcott<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Vintage-Classics-Louisa-Alcott/dp/0099572966">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Eyg5IySaL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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11. The Little House on the Prairie. By: Laura Ingalls Wilder<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138922&cjsku=130525" target="_top"><img alt="Little House on the Prairie" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/17/9780060581817_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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12. The Last of the Mohicans. By: James Fenimore Cooper<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138962&cjsku=130594" target="_top"><img alt="The Last of the Mohicans" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/94/9780553213294_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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13. The Indian in the Cupboard. By: Lynn Reid Banks<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125404.The_Indian_in_the_Cupboard">
<img src="http://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/photo.goodreads.com/books/1240013459l/6405197._UY200_.jpg" /></a>
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14. Heidi. By: Johanna Spyri<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heidi-Johanna-Spyri/dp/B000AV0TPA">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41XCJ94CG1L.jpg" /></a>
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15. Number the Stars. By: Lois Lowry<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D114267&cjsku=605642" target="_top"><img alt="Number the Stars" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/98/9780547577098_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">6th - 8th Grade Book List</span></b><br />
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1. Island of the Blue Dolphins. By: Scott O'Dell<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D140120&cjsku=278435" target="_top"><img alt="Island of the Blue Dolphins" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/14/9780547328614_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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2. From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frank Weiler. By: E.L. Konigsburg<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/From-Mixed-up-Files-Basil-Frankweiler/dp/1416949755">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511Y1shNp%2BL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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3. The Borrowers. By: Mary Norton<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Borrowers-Mary-Norton/dp/0152047379">
<img src="http://childrensbookalmanac.com/wp-content/uploads/Borrowers.png" /></a>
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4. The Black Stallion. By: Walter Farley<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Black-Stallion-Walter-Farley/dp/0679813438">
<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MIUL0nBLL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>
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5. Black Beauty. By: Anna Sewell<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D154504&cjsku=630356" target="_top"><img alt="Black Beauty" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/90/9780147510990_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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6. Middle School Boxed Set. By: Chris Tebbetts, James Patterson and Laura Park<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D154540&cjsku=630237" target="_top"><img alt="Middle School Boxed Set" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/17/9780316250917_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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7. Holes. By: Louis Sachar<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D87216&cjsku=417601" target="_top"><img alt="Holes" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/03/9780440414803_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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8. Matilda. By: Roald Dahl<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138926&cjsku=130530" target="_top"><img alt="Matilda" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/35/9780142402535_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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9. Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry. By: Mildred D. Taylor<br />
<a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138606&cjsku=441226" target="_top"><img alt="Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/34/9780140348934_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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10. The Hunger Games Series. By: Suzanne Collins<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D160512&cjsku=579191" target="_top"><img alt="The Hunger Games Boxed Set (Foil Edition)" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/15/9780545791915_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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11. The Maze Runner Series. By: James Dashner<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D161408&cjsku=634712" target="_top"><img alt="The Maze Runner Series" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/94/9780385388894_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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12. The Westing Game. By: Ellen Raskin<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Westing-Game-Puffin-Modern-Classics/dp/014240120X">
<img src="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Westing-Game1.jpg" /></a>
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13. The Babysitters Club. By: Ann M. Martin<br />
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D85244&cjsku=517475" target="_top"><img alt="The Baby-Sitters Club #01: Kristy's Great Idea" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/56/9780545174756_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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14. The Outsiders. By: S.E. Hinton<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">9th - 12th Grade Reading List</span></b><br />
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1. The White Darkness. By: Geraldine McCaughrean<br />
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2. Divergent Series. By: Veronica Roth<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D158428&cjsku=632557" target="_top"><img alt="Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Box Set" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/63/9780062352163_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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3. The Fault in Our Stars. By: John Green<br />
<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D154516&cjsku=611100" target="_top"><img alt="The Fault in Our Stars" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/12/9780525478812_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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4. Macbeth. By: William Shakespeare<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/324093.Macbeth">
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5. Julius Caesar. By: William Shakespeare<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Julius-Caesar-Folger-Shakespeare-Library/dp/0743482743">
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6. Twelfth Night. By: William Shakespeare<br />
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7. The Temptest. By: William Shakespeare<br />
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8. Romeo and Juliet. By: William Shakespeare<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18135.Romeo_and_Juliet">
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9. Othelo. By: William Shakespeare<br />
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10. Hamlet. By: William Shakespeare<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hamlet-Folger-Library-Shakespeare-William/dp/074347712X">
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11. The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. By: Michael Lewis<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/817791.The_Blind_Side">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327957299l/7526.jpg" /></a>
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12. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By: <br />
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13. Jesse's Girl. By: Miranda Kenneally<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jesses-Girl-Miranda-Kenneally/dp/1492622230">
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14. Between Shades of Gray. By: Ruta Spetys<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7824322-between-shades-of-gray">
<img src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327873479l/7824322.jpg" /></a>
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15. The List. By: Siobhan Vivian<br />
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D139688&cjsku=516917" target="_top"><img alt="The List" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/72/9780545169172_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" /><br />
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16. Wonderstruck. By: Brian Selznick<br />
<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7864584-10421459-1403563210000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.scholastic.com%2Fshop%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D11301%26langId%3D-11301%26productId%3D138992&cjsku=502789" target="_top"><img alt="Wonderstruck" border="0" src="http://store.scholastic.com/content/stores/media/products/92/9780545027892_default_sso_l.gif" /></a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-7864584-10421459-1403563210000" height="1" width="1" />
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17. Life of Pi. By: Yann Martel<br />
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<b>Want ways to get free or discounted homeschooling supplies, decorations, or free curriculum? This is the post for you! <br />
I wrote this post about 2 months ago as its own page. It makes more sense to have it as a post. </b></div>
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We finished decorating our homeschool room!
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I drew the owl's to save money on decorations. Why buy when I can make it?!<br />
I was blessed to get the white boards from my dad. He got them for free and gave them to me for our homeschooling room. If you're looking for a free or cheap white board read the end of my post. You will find a lot of money saving tips!<br />
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The "today's and tomorrow's weather" were bought for a dollar at Target, along with the "day's of the week".<br />
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The numbers and United States of America poster's were also a Target buy.<br />
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Our Calendar was home made and the Months were a dollar at Target.<br />
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Homeschooling doesn't have to be expensive! Let me share with you some of my favorite ways to save money on the things we have in our homeschooling room.<br />
First, my mom knew we needed stuff for homeschooling, so she went out of her way to help bring me some office supplies. 3 boxes worth of office supplies that she no longer needs.<br />
Then I found out that our state university has a reuse program. This program is set up so that when teachers/instructors or the school no longer needs their supplies or furniture they mark it with a "reuse" sticker and send it to the warehouse. At the warehouse they put prices (cheap) on the furniture to resell to make money for the university. They also have a HUGE isle FULL of FREE office supplies! My husband and I went and grabbed 2 bags and 1 box of supplies! I was so excited!!!<br />
Here are some pictures of the things my mom brought me and the things I grabbed for free and the reuse warehouse:<br />
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3 stacks of 3 ring binders. <br />
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I hope your state university or close college has a reuse program you can go to because they are amazing! You will be amazed at all the things they have in these warehouses. The next time I go to the reuse warehouse I will take pictures and post them.<br />
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A wipes box and bag full of tabs for file folders.<br />
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Tons of separator pages, folders, and report covers.<br />
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Two huge stacks of manilla file folders and 2 big stacks of the dividing, tabbed file folders.<br />
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Quite a few protector pages. I'm hoping to find more.<br />
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Sounds funny but yes, I grabbed some shipping folders. :)<br />
There are 2 cups full of paper clips, a ton of black paper clips ( I don't know the technical name of them), a white basket, a green separator basket, and book spines for books, planners, etc.<br />
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2 off white magazine holders.<br />
These next items are from Target's $1 section. So they didn't cost any more than $3. The magazine holders, small buckets, days of the week wall hanging, stickers and pencils came from target. I got the stacks of colored paper for $0.52 at Lakeshore learning along with a basic concepts book that was on sale, a free planner, and a few other things. The alphabet chart came from one of our local elementary schools.<br />
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I also like checking out <a href="http://craigslist.org/">craigslist</a> for free things. They always have things that people are getting rid of that I could use.<br />
I'm far from finishing our homeschool room. My husband is going to make me a chalkboard and a cork board. I'm also working on the decorations for the walls. When our homeschool room is complete and organized I will definitely blog about it and post pics. <br />
Other ways to save on homeschooling things:<br />
1. Check out garage sales in your area. Often times they have furniture you can use for storage, tables, and filing cabinets. They also sometimes have used curriculum, world globes, decorations, books, etc.<br />
2. Cragislist: <a href="http://craigslist.org/">Craigslist</a> - Especially the free section. They always have things that are usable for homeschooling.<br />
3. Target: <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target's</a> dollar section. Right now they have a ton of school items for $1 or $3. They have USA maps, World maps, school supplies, planners, and so many other things!<br />
4. Wal-Mart: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/">Wal-mart</a>- Yes, I know some of you boycott Wal-mart, but sometimes you just can't beat the prices on their school supplies.<br />
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5. Lowes, Menards, Home Depot: <a href="http://www.lowes.com/">Lowes</a>, <a href="http://www.menards.com/">Menards</a>, <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/">Home Depot</a> -Make your own chalk board or cork boards. You will save a lot of money this way.<br />
6. Instead of having a white board: put together some picture frames, add some colored paper instead of a picture, and use dry erase markers on the glass. You have a home made "white board" that looks amazing!<br />
If you want a white board: A great way to save is to find someone throwing out an old bathtub surround. Cut it down to size and add a frame. (This awesome idea came from my sister.)<br />
7. Free curriculum. There are quite a few web sites that offer free curriculum which I posted about in my <a href="http://homeschoolsavings.blogspot.com/2015/07/free-curriculum.html">"Free Curriculum"</a> (Free Curriculum) post.<br />
8. Instead of buying books for your kids to read: Have a library day once a week where you check out books for a week or two. If you want to buy books a few great places to save money are: half price books, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">amazon.com</a> (amazon.com), craigslist, or local co-ops (sometimes they have book swaps or you are able to buy books for cheap from other homeschooling moms).<br />
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How have you saved money on your homeschool room? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-58383000399451902192015-08-23T23:36:00.000-05:002015-08-23T23:36:03.358-05:00Sleep for you & your homeschooler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The importance of sleep for you and your homeschooler.</span></i></b> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sleep is important because it stabilizes blood sugar levels, reduces inflammation, helps improve memory, helps build muscle, reduces stress level, helps with weight loss, and increases creativity. While you sleep your cells repair themselves, your body releases important hormones, and your brain recharges. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <b>To get good sleep try doing these things:</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. Make sure your room is dark, cool and quiet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Have a bedtime routine: take a hot shower, read a book, or listen to quiet music. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Avoid eating big meals before bed. A good rule to follow is no food after 7 pm. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Exercise during the day. Do you have PE lined up for your kids? This would be a perfect time to fit the exercise in. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Don't drink caffeine near bed time. The caffeine will keep you awake longer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. Try to go to bed at the same time each night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> How much sleep does everyone need?:</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <u>AGE</u> <u>Amount of sleep </u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> infant- 2 months 12-18 hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 3-11 months 14-15 hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 1-3 years 12-14 hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 4-5 years 11-13 hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 6-10 years 10-11 hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 11-17 years 8-9 hours </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 18+ 7-9 hours </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> What happens when you don't get enough sleep and you're sleep deprived? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <b>Lack of sleep:</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 1. Makes you irritable </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 2. Can cause tremors </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 3. Can decrease body temperature </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 4. Can cause memory lapses </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 5. Can cause decreased reaction time and accuracy </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 6. Causes risk of Heart Disease </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 7. Can cause body aches </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 8. Causes risk of obesity </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 9. Can cause cognitive impairment </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 10. Can cause hallucinations </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 11. Can cause growth suppression </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 12. Causes risk of Diabetes type 2 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 13. Can impair moral judgement </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 14. Can create severe yawning </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 15. Can cause symptoms similar to ADHD </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 16. Can increase heart rate variability </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> As you see, sleep plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Millions of people don't get enough sleep and suffer. Make sure you and your child are getting plenty of sleep for school, you'll need it! </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What ways do you relax before bed to get a great night sleep?</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-62740574175192721862015-08-20T14:14:00.000-05:002015-08-20T14:14:19.120-05:00Money Saving Hacks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Money Saving Hacks - 15 ways to help you save smarter!
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This post is a continuation of the "<a href="http://homeschoolsavings.blogspot.com/2015/08/money-saving-apps.html"> Money Saving Apps</a>" post.<br />
I have stuff here you may already do, but I also have things that you might not have even thought of before. I hope this post inspires you and helps you to be able to save your money easier.<br />
Here is a list of life hacks to save money:<br />
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1. <b><span style="color: blue;">Eat at home</span></b>: Everyone should know that it's cheaper to eat at home. If you're not convinced take a pad of paper and pen with you throughout the week. Write down every dollar amount you spend eating out, getting a soda, coffee, snack, or anything else you get that isn't prepared at home. At the end of the week add up your total, then go grocery shopping with a list of meals for the week. You'll find that it's cheaper and healthier to eat at home.<br />
If you're worried about the time it takes to prepare a meal, set one day aside per week and pre cook all of your meals, then freeze them. When its time to eat just heat it up and enjoy.<br />
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2. <b><span style="color: blue;">Couponing & grocery lists</span></b>: This goes with eating at home. Make yourself a list of meals you plan on shopping for. Save your coupons, some stores will take expired coupons for up to 3 months. (Check with your local grocery store first). Find the coupons you need for the items your getting on your list. You could also plan your meals around the coupons you have and create your list from there. There is a lot to be saved with coupons! If you don't like couponing, you can read the "<a href="http://homeschoolsavings.blogspot.com/2015/08/money-saving-apps.html">Money Saving Apps</a>" post. There are apps that have coupons and you can show them at the register.<br />
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3. <b><span style="color: blue;">Eat leftovers</span></b>: Part of eating at home is eating leftovers. It saves money by not having to get groceries for more meals and eating out.<br />
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4. <b><span style="color: blue;">Farmers Market</span></b>: Shop at your local farmers market for fresh produce that is cheaper than the stores. Most farmers markets have a huge variety of produce to chose from.<br />
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5. <b><span style="color: blue;">Dollar Store</span></b>: You can save big at the dollar store. Instead of buying bread at the grocery store, you can save by getting it for $1.00. Same with canned goods, snacks, and a lot of other items. Not only can you save with grocery items but you can also save of toiletries, party and school supplies.<br />
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6. <b><span style="color: blue;">Sams club/Costco</span></b>: Buying in bulk can usually save you quite a bit of money too. There is an app called "Boxed" that you can buy in bulk from and have it mailed directly to your house.<br />
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7. <b><span style="color: blue;">Loyalty cards</span></b>: Almost every store has a loyalty card. Each store works differently but they are all made to save you money.<br />
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8. <b><span style="color: blue;">Student ID Discount</span></b>: Use your student ID card or your child's to get a discount. Some restaurants and stores give discounts for students.<br />
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9. <b><span style="color: blue;">Back to school deals</span></b>: In July, stores have savings on clothes with up to 50% off. In August, stores have Fall clothes for up to 25% off.<br />
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10. <b><span style="color: blue;">Thrift shop</span></b>: Thrift stores are one of my favorite places to shop. You can get really good deals on things and their clothes are in great condition. You can find just about anything at a thrift shop.<br />
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11. <b><span style="color: blue;">Energy efficient</span></b>: Save as much energy as you can. Turn everything off when you leave the room. You'd be surprised how much you could save by doing this.<br />
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12. <span style="color: blue;"><b>Save your change</b></span>: Save all of your change in a jar. Don't touch it for 1 year. At the end of the year, count up all the change you collected.<br />
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13. <span style="color: blue;"><b>Library/e-books</b></span>: You can save money by going to the library and reading free e-books instead of buying books. You will save a lot of space this way too. <br />
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14. <b><span style="color: blue;">Pre-paid phones</span></b>: Buying a pre-paid phone isn't as bad as you think. The price is cheaper for the same type of service with contract phone. You still get 4G, unlimited talk & text, etc. Why not save a chunk of change by switching to pre-paid?!<br />
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15. <b><span style="color: blue;">Dumpster dive</span></b>: I don't mean going through trash for food. I mean find great pieces of furniture that someone threw out, bags of clothes someone didn't want anymore that are still in great condition, movies, books, the items are endless.<br />
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I hope this list has given you some great ideas for how to save some money. Another great idea is use Dave Ramsey's <a href="https://www.blogger.com/daveramsey.com"><span style="color: blue;">Financial Peace University</span></a> tool. This is a great way to budget.<br />
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Please share with us, what are some ways that you save money? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-37408071204685061272015-08-18T14:49:00.000-05:002015-08-18T14:54:59.195-05:00Money Saving Apps<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you're like me, you don't have the patience to sift through coupons, cut coupons, print coupons, sort coupons, make lists, and organize all of it just to get free groceries with those coupons. I would rather use an app or a money saving hack to save money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Here are some great money saving apps that are good on apple and android.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 1. <a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/"><span style="color: blue;"> Retailmenot</span></a>: This website is great for coupon codes and discounts. You just brows through your favorite stores, go through their coupons or coupon codes, select the one(s) you want, and show it to checkout. You can even print the coupon or enter the coupon code online. Brows thousands of coupons from hundreds of stores.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> 2. </span><a href="https://www.shopkick.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: blue;"> Shopkick</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: You can earn points by:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> -Making purchases</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> -Simply walking into the stores</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> -inviting friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The great part is that your points can be turned into gift cards!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 3.<a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=3OS9deNQB1M&subid=&offerid=223073.1&type=10&tmpid=1082&u1=3256975&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fsavingscatcher.walmart.com%252F"> <span style="color: blue;">Wal-mart Savings Catcher</span></a>: This app is great for checking prices after you have already shopped. You can scan your receipt and it will check other local stores for cheaper prices. If the app finds a cheaper price you get the difference loaded onto a Wal-mart gift card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 4.<a href="http://www.groupon.com/"> <span style="color: blue;">Groupon</span></a>: This app is great. You can scroll through the advertised discounts at stores in the area. Once you find the deal you want, you purchase the product through the app, print out or save the code, and show the retailer once you get there. (This also works for restaurants, spas, salons, chiropractors, and many more things) Just scroll through all the different discounts and select the one you want. Savings are between 50-90% off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 5.<a href="http://amazonlocal.com/"> <span style="color: blue;">Amazon Local</span></a>: This app is a lot like Groupon. No need to print coupons. Purchase from your phone after making your selection. I have see deals for as little as 36% off up to a generous 96% off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 6.<a href="http://www.mint.com/"> <span style="color: blue;">Mint</span></a>: This app Keeps track of all your financial accounts. It will create a budget, its password protected, and it's free!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 7.<a href="http://www.savingstar.com/"> <span style="color: blue;">SavingStar</span></a>: Two ways to save!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 1: Select offers on the web or mobile app. Check often for changing deals including their 100% cash back freebies.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Use card at checkout or take a picture of your receipt. You can do this through the app or the website.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Get cash in your SavingsStar account. Discounts arn't given at checkout, they will send you an email within 2-22 days (depending on the store) to get your credit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(OR)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 2: Click the retailer link on SavingStar.com. When you click shop now, you'll be taken to the website of the retailer of your choice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Shop online. Your savings will post automatically to your account within 10 days.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Get cash in your SavingsStar account. Have the money go to directly to your bank or PayPal account, you can even chose to donate to charity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Bonus: If you get the SavingStar American Express Card you can earn 1-10% cash back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 8. <span style="color: blue;">Bill Tracker app</span>: This app is for Apple only. however, there are apps like it on android.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> This app is great for staying on top of your bills. It is password protected, you can keep track of your due dates, track amount totals, and you get notifications for payments due.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 9.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/boxed.com"> <span style="color: blue;">Boxed</span></a>: This app lets you buy in bulk without having to go to the local members only store like Costco or Sams Club. You get free shipping on orders of $79 or more. They have hot deals and gift cards. Best of all the membership is FREE!</span><br />
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Do you have a favorite Money Saving app on your phone? What do you use?<br>
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Socializing your homeschooler
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A lot of people have the misconception that homeschoolers are not socialized and just stay at home all day every day. But, we know that homeschoolers are often times more socialized than public school kids.<br />
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Socializing your child helps them prepare for the real world. They need to be introduced to all walks of life. You teach your kids social skills every time you go to the store, meet with friends, and go to a restaurant. They watch the way you interact with other people, which teaches them the way they should interact too. Make sure you are making time to get your child out of the house for social time.
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Here are some ways you can socialize your child while homeschooling:
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1. Field trips. Taking your children on field trips can help them meet new people, make friends, and it helps with learning things in the outside world. (You can read about all different kinds of field trips in our post "<a href="http://homeschoolsavings.blogspot.com/2015/08/field-trip-ideas.html"> Field Trip Ideas</a>"
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2. Join a local homeschool group/co-op. This is a great way for your kids to meet other homeschoolers.
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3. Have your child join a sport through the school district or city. This is a great way for your child to interact with other kids and get exercise.
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4. Summer and winter camps. They will meet other kids and have a blast at camp. Plus, you will get a small break too.
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5. Music classes. Find a local instructor or music store that teaches music classes.
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6. Church. If you attend church, your child can participate in the church clubs for kids.
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7. Go to the park. Meeting new friends at the park is always exciting!
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8. Spelling bee. If your child is great at spelling, get them involved in spelling bee's. This could be a wonderful way for your child to meet friends and be social.
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9. Help around the neighborhood. Have your child help go around the neighborhood and ask neighbors if they need help mowing, gardening, shoveling, raking, etc.
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There are so many ways that you can socialize your homeschooler. I know I am missing quite a few. What are some ways that you socialize your child? Please share in the comments below.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-89624765241390413192015-08-11T00:52:00.001-05:002015-08-11T00:52:48.629-05:0099 Problems<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>A small portion of our journey with our son from ages 2-5.</i></b></span></div>
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My 5-year-old son is nothing short of defiant. He's a boy, he's 5, and like all kids, he is wild, loud and all over the place. However, this child is a bit different. When he was two, he refused to talk. My husband and I would teach him over and over again how to say words, but they just came out as yelling nonsense. When he didn't get his way he would yell as loud as he could, an eardrum piercing yell that would send shivers down your spine. <br />
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As he got older, we noticed that he wasn't learning his colors, ABC's, how to count, etc. He was having the most difficult time learning things and he couldn't remember the things he was taught the day before. On top of this difficulty, he was being defiant. We would tell him to help us clean up toys but, he would run off screaming. We would grab him, bring him back to his room, and try to get him to clean up his toys. Fits of rage, more screaming, crying, arms whaling, and kicking followed. We tried time outs, early bedtime, taking away toys, no TV, a reward system for cleaning up, etc. But nothing seemed to work with him.<br />
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It came down to us calling for help through our school district that offered services for play therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral issues. We went through play therapy with him for a good 4 months before realizing that it just wasn't working. He would be great in front of the therapist most of the time but, once in a while he would show the defiant side. Everything the therapist suggested in play therapy we did at home.<br />
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Here's what we did: When he misbehaved and didn't listen, he got a time out. (This was in a designated timeout chair.) His timeouts were 3 minutes in length. If he got up, talked, or screamed while in time out, he would get a second chance to start his time out over. If he misbehaved in timeout again, he would go to a "time out room". (The timeout room was a designated room that was quiet and away from any distractions.) In the timeout room, he would have to remain quiet for 5 minutes. If he didn't, the time started over. This repeated until he was quiet for 5 minutes. Once he could do that, he went back to his normal time out chair to sit for 1 minute to prove that he could listen and behave in time out. Once he was able to get out of time out we talked about why he was in time out, how to avoid timeout again, and to apologize for the wrong behavior. We tried this routine day in and day out for the full 4 months while he was going through play therapy.<br />
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Fast forward to age 5. We have put him through family therapy to figure out if we were doing something wrong as parents. Maybe there was something else out there that could show us a discipline that our son would respond positively to and learn from. Maybe there was a way we could get him to learn his colors, how to count, and his ABC's. Going through this family therapy has been great for us. He is finally getting tested to see what kind of learning disability he has (if he has one) and if he has a behavior disorder. Our son finally knows how to count to ten, recognizes the color blue and most of the time he recognizes the color red, and he also knows the letters A and X. We're also practicing letter tracing with him so he can learn to write his name.<br />
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Thankfully we are homeschooling him this year because he definitely isn't ready for Kindergarten (in the districts eyes). Back when I was in kindergarten that's when we learned the ABC's, how to count, our colors, shapes, etc. Now they want children to know all of that in preschool before they get to kindergarten.
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We have been through a lot with our son but, I hope we can get it all figured out in the next month with his tests. It will help us know what type of learner he is, what will work with discipline, and help us know what kind of behavior disability (if any) he has so we can correct it.<br />
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Do (Did) you have a defiant child? What have you done to correct the behavior?<br />
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When I was younger I loved going on field trips. I didn't care where we were going, I just didn't want to be at school. Little did I know that I was actually learning a lot on these field trips.<br />
Homeschoolers are always looking for field trips to go on. Something new and exciting that they haven't done before and something that goes along with their lesson plans.<br />
Going on field trips to learn about the outside world is an important part of learning. If you're looking for fun field trips, look no further!<br />
A lot of museums and the like have free or cheap memberships for those going through hardships. Call your local museum to find out more information.<br />
(Scroll to the bottom of the post to find websites with things to do in your state)<br />
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<u>Here is our list of field trip ideas:</u><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-911 dispatch/ call center</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Air show</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Amish community</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Animal shelter</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Antique shop</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Aquarium</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Arboretum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Archaeological sites</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Architectural buildings</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Art gallery</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Art museum/ Art institute</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Art studio</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Aviation museum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bakery</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bee keeper</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bike shop</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bird watching</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bowling</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bug hunting</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bus company: City bus and School bus</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Bus museum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Camp for a night (backyard or campgrounds)</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Canoeing </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Caves & mines</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-City hall</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Civil war museum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-College/ University</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Courthouse</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Craft store class</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Dance studio</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Drive a scenic route </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Drive through safari</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Entrepreneur: Have a talk with an entrepreneur or visit a local business to learn about businesses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Factory tour</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Farm</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Farmers market</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Festival</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Fish hatchery</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Fishing</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Garden</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Green house</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Hall of fame museums</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Hardware store</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Historic birthplace of a famous person</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Historic mansions</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Historical sites</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Home depot: wood working classes</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Horseback riding</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Hospital</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Jeweler or Jewelry store</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Laboratory tour</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Library</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Lighthouse</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Local concert</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Local Dam</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Local fire department or police station</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Machinery museum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Marina</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Military museum & posts</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-National history museum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-National monument</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-National or state park</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Native American historical site or museum</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Nature walk</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Newspaper company</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Nursing home</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Observatory</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Opera</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Orchard</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Orchestra</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Orphanage </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Performances: Theater in the park</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Pet store</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Photo shoots: Give your kid(s) a camera and let them go crazy</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Planetarium</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Play pool at a billiards </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Post office</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Pottery studio</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Pow wow</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Power plant</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Recycling plant</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Religious facility: Church, Synagogue, mosques, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Renaissance festival</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">-Restaurants: learn about cultures by trying a variety of foods</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-River boat ride/ steam boat</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Rock climbing</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Roller skating</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Science museum</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Shoe company/ Shoe smith</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Soap factory</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Sports team: Tour football stadiums, basketball courts, baseball fields, hockey arena's, etc.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-State capitol</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Taxi company</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Textile center</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Theater: Study a play</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Toy museum</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Train station</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Trolley ride</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Veterinary museum</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Vintage car shows</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Visit a historical reenactment </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Volunteer with a local ministry/ homeless shelter/ soup kitchen</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Walk a historic trail</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Water mill</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Water treatment plant</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-WWII museum</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-YMCA or other type of gym</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: blue;">-Zoo</span><br />
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<u>Websites with things to do in your state:</u><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.travelalaska.com/"> Alaska</a>
<a href="http://www.alabama.travel/"> Alabama</a>
<a href="http://www.arkansas.com/"> Arkansas</a>
<a href="http://www.visitarizona.com/"> Arizona</a>
<a href="http://www.visitcalifornia.com/"> California</a>
<a href="http://www.colorado.com/"> Colorado</a>
<a href="http://www.visitconnecticut.com/"> Connecticut</a>
<a href="http://www.visitdeleware.com/"> Deleware</a>
<a href="http://www.visitflorida.com/"> Florida</a>
<a href="http://www.exploregeorgia.org/"> Georgia</a>
<a href="http://www.gohawaii.com/"> Hawaii</a>
<a href="http://www.visitidaho.org/"> Idaho</a>
<a href="http://www.enjoyillinois.com/"> Illinois</a>
<a href="http://www.visitindiana.com/"> Indiana</a>
<a href="http://www.traveliowa.com/"> Iowa</a>
<a href="http://www.travelks.com/"> Kansas</a>
<a href="http://www.kentuckytourism.com/"> Kentucky</a>
<a href="http://www.louisianatravel.com/"> Louisiana</a>
<a href="http://www.visitmaine.com/"> Maine</a>
<a href="http://www.visitmaryland.org/"> Maryland</a>
<a href="http://www.massvacation.com/"> Massachusetts</a>
<a href="http://www.michigan.org/"> Michigan</a>
<a href="http://www.exploreminnesota.com/"> Minnesota</a>
<a href="http://www.visitmississippi.org/"> Mississippi</a>
<a href="http://www.visitmo.com/"> Missouri</a>
<a href="http://www.visitmt.com/"> Montana</a>
<a href="http://www.visitnebraska.com/"> Nebraska</a>
<a href="http://www.travelnevada.com/"> Nevada</a>
<a href="http://www.visitnh.gov/"> New Hampshire</a>
<a href="http://www.visitnj.org/"> New Jersey</a>
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/"> New Mexico</a>
<a href="http://www.newyork.com/"> New York</a>
<a href="http://www.visitnc.com/"> North Carolina</a>
<a href="http://www.ndtourism.com/"> North Dakota</a>
<a href="http://www.discoverohio.com/"> Ohio</a>
<a href="http://www.travelok.com/"> Oklahoma</a>
<a href="http://www.traveloregon.com/"> Oregon</a>
<a href="http://www.visitpa.com/"> Pennsylvania</a>
<a href="http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/"> Rhode Island</a>
<a href="http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/"> South Carolina</a>
<a href="http://www.travelsouthdakota.com/"> South Dakota</a>
<a href="http://www.tnvacation.com/"> Tennesee</a>
<a href="http://www.traveltex.com/"> Texas</a>
<a href="http://www.visitutah.com/"> Utah</a>
<a href="http://www.visit-vermont.com/"> Vermont</a>
<a href="http://www.virginia.org/"> Virginia</a>
<a href="http://www.washington.org/"> Washington</a>
<a href="http://www.visitwv.com/"> West Virginia</a>
<a href="http://www.travelwisconsin.com/"> Wisconsin</a>
<a href="http://www.wyomingtourism.org/"> Wyoming</a></span>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-5670841144012301442015-07-28T13:05:00.001-05:002015-08-10T23:41:31.172-05:00Free Learning Apps For Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I compiled a list of free learning apps for kids. Some of these my kids play and they absolutely love them, especially the Fisher Price apps and Bible for kids! A lot of these apps go really well with lessons being learned in homeschool. There are apps for many subjects, such as: Math, Science, Spelling, Bible, Reading, and more! Have a look at the list:<br />
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<u>Apps in the Google Play Store</u> <u>Apps in the Apple iTunes Store</u><br />
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1. PBS Kids 1. Preschool and kindergarten<br />
2. Duolingo learning games for kids and toddlers<br />
3. Play Kids Preschool 2. Edu Kids Room<br />
4. Star Tracker 3. Alien Assignment<br />
5. Neuro Nation 4. Lumi Kids Park by Luminosity<br />
6. Star Fall Free 5. PBS Kids Video<br />
7. Skyview 6. Breath, Think, Do with Sesame<br />
8. Bible for Kids 7. Leo's Pad<br />
9. Learn Language 8. Marco Polo Ocean<br />
10. Quizlet 9. Feel Electric!<br />
11. Elevate- Brain Training 10. Lego Friends Story Maker (girls)<br />
12. Preschool Learning Games Kids 11. NASA App<br />
13. ABC Preschool Playground 12. Sushi Monster<br />
14. Fisher Price -Learning Letters 13. Three Little Pigs<br />
15. Fisher Price -Shapes & Colors<br />
16. Star Chart<br />
17. Fisher Price -Animal Sounds<br />
18. Blackboard Mobile Learn<br />
19. Fisher Price -Let's Count Animals<br />
20. Toddler Preschool Activities<br />
21. Scientific Graphing Calculator<br />
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<u>Apps for both Google Play & Apple iTunes</u><br />
<u><br /></u> 1. Bubble pop! Math Challenge (grades 1-2)<br />
2. Bubble pop! Math Challenge (grades 3-4)<br />
3. Phonics Tic-Tac-Toe<br />
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There were so many apps to choose from! I chose the ones that stuck out to me the most and some that we have experience with.<br />
Do your kids play any of these apps? Let us know what you think of them. What are your favorites that aren't listed here? We would love to hear your input.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-36052816262842071472015-07-28T12:31:00.000-05:002015-07-28T15:24:09.726-05:00Free Online Learning Games<br />
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I can't say that I have a favorite site in the list below because many of them are amazing. Some of them offer education from toddler to adult and some offer only infant & toddler. Every site listed has wonderful educational games and easy to navigate web sites. This list breaks down what you can expect to see in each web site. There is something here for everyone in the household, from infant to adult.<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.education.com/"> Education.com</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Learning games for preschool - 1st grade</li>
<li>Downloadable worksheets for preschool - high school</li>
<li>Search by subject</li>
<li>Activity ideas for preschool - high school</li>
<li>Lesson plans for preschool - 5th grade</li>
<li>Science fair ideas for kindergarten - high school</li>
</ul>
2. <a href="http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/"> Sheppard Software Preschool</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Games for preschool - college & adult</li>
<li>Quizzes for middle school - college & adult</li>
<li>Puzzles for preschool - college & adult</li>
<li>Brain teasers for 1st grade - college & adult</li>
</ul>
3. <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/"> Learninggamesforkids.com</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Brain games</li>
<li>Educational songs & videos</li>
<li>Multiple subjects</li>
<li>Keyboarding</li>
<li>Printables</li>
</ul>
4. <a href="http://www.ezschool.com/"> EZ School</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Games for preschool - high school</li>
<li>Worksheets for kindergarten - high school</li>
<li>Many subjects</li>
<li>Riddles, stories, videos, and more</li>
</ul>
5. <a href="http://www.mrnussbaum.com/"> Mr. Nussbaum</a>
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<ul>
<li>Games for preschool - 6th grade</li>
<li>Many subjects</li>
<li>Videos</li>
<li>Printables</li>
</ul>
6. <a href="http://www.fun4thebrain.com/"> Fun For The Brain</a>
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<ul>
<li>Games</li>
<li>Math, Science, and English</li>
<li>Quizzes & Tests</li>
<li>Preschool - 8th grade</li>
</ul>
7. <a href="http://www.cookie.com/"> Cookie</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Games for preschool - age 7</li>
<li>Stories for kindergarten - 2nd grade</li>
<li>Videos for kindergarten - 2nd grade</li>
<li>Worksheets for preschool - 2nd grade</li>
<li>Arts & crafts for preschool - 2nd grade</li>
<li>Puzzles for preschool - age 7</li>
<li>Language lessons for preschool - age 7</li>
<li>Science lessons for preschool - age 7</li>
<li>Preschool section</li>
</ul>
8. <a href="http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/"> Knowledge Adventure</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Search by grade: preschool - 6th</li>
<li>Search by subject or age</li>
<li>Learning games</li>
<li>Arcade games</li>
</ul>
9. <a href="http://www.jumpstart.com/"> Jump Start</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Games</li>
<li>Worksheets</li>
<li>Activities</li>
<li>Lesson plans</li>
<li>Curriculum</li>
<li>Resources</li>
</ul>
10. <a href="http://www.pbskids.org/games"> PBS Kids</a>
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<ul>
<li>Vocabulary games</li>
<li>Nature games</li>
<li>123 games</li>
<li>Science games</li>
<li>Spelling games</li>
<li>and much more</li>
</ul>
11. <a href="http://www.abcya.com/"> ABC Ya</a>
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<ul>
<li>Preschool - 5th grade</li>
<li>Typing games</li>
<li>Math games</li>
<li>and much more</li>
</ul>
12. <a href="http://www.arcademics.com/"> Arcademic Skill Builders</a>
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<ul>
<li>Math games</li>
<li>Language arts</li>
<li>1st - 5th grade</li>
<li>Spelling</li>
<li>Typing</li>
<li>Geography</li>
<li>and much more</li>
</ul>
13. <a href="http://www.fisher-price.com/en_us/gamesandactivities/onlinegames/index.html"> Fisher Price</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Infant games</li>
<li>Toddler games</li>
<li>Preschool games</li>
<li>Coloring pages</li>
<li>Crafts for kids</li>
</ul>
14. <a href="http://www.turtlediary.com/"> Turtlediary.com</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Toddler, Preschool - 5th grade</li>
<li>Games</li>
<li>Worksheets</li>
<li>Videos</li>
<li>Lessons</li>
<li>Practices</li>
<li>Crafts</li>
<li>Experiments</li>
</ul>
15. <a href="http://www.nickjr.com/games"> Nick Jr</a><br />
<ul>
<li>Learning games</li>
<li>Learning videos</li>
</ul>
Do you have a favorite online learning site that you use? Please share it with us in the comment section below.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-63376767508979840822015-07-25T15:18:00.000-05:002015-07-25T15:18:23.583-05:00Where To Buy Discounted Homeschool Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I researched and compiled a large list of places to buy used homeschool books. A lot of these places don't just sell homeschool books. Majority of this list is buy and sell, online, and trade/swap. This is an updated list and all links go to current retailers.<br />
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1. Scholastic<br />
<ul>
<li>Curriculum</li>
<li>Sale/Clearance</li>
<li>Homeschool books</li>
<li>Educational books and items</li>
</ul>
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2. Homeschool Classifieds<br />
<ul>
<li>Many subjects to choose from</li>
<li>Find homeschool groups, activities, and events</li>
<li>Buy and sell books</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.homeschoolclassifieds.com/">homeschoolclassifieds.com</a><br />
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3. Second Harvest Curriculum<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy and sell books</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.usedhomeschoolbooks.com/">usedhomeschoolbooks.com</a></div>
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4. Half Price Books</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Buy and sell in store</li>
<li>Shop online</li>
<li>Educational books</li>
</ul>
</div>
<a href="http://www.hpb.com/"> hpb.com</a>
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5. vegsource.com<br />
<ul>
<li>Swap board and swap books</li>
<li>Items for sale</li>
<li>Wanted to buy</li>
<li>Swap chat</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.vegsource.com/homeschool"> vegsource.com/homeschool</a><br />
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6. curriculumshare.com<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy and sell curriculum</li>
<li>Giveaways</li>
<li>Free printables</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.curriculumshare.com/"> curriculumshare.com</a>
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7. abebooks.com<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy and sell books</li>
<li>Rare books available</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.abebooks.com/"> abebooks.com</a>
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8. PaperBack Swap<br />
<ul>
<li>Swap used books (only pay postage)</li>
<li>Paperback books, Hardcover books, Audio books, Text books</li>
<li>Much more</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/"> paperbackswap.com</a>
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9. Educational Accents<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy and sell homeschool books</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.edaccents.com/"> edaccents.com</a>
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10. The BackPack<br />
<ul>
<li>Used textbooks</li>
<li>Teachers editions (used)</li>
<li>Teachers resources (used)</li>
<li>Out of print textbooks</li>
<li>Homeschool curriculum</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.thebackpack.com/"> thebackpack.com</a>
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11. Home Works<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy</li>
<li>Sell current curriculum</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.homeworksforbooks.com/"> homeworksforbooks.com </a>
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12. half.com by Ebay<br />
<ul>
<li>Rentals</li>
<li>Buy and Sell</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://half.com/"> half.com</a>
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13. Better World Books<br />
<ul>
<li>New and used books</li>
<li>When you buy a book they donate to children in need</li>
<li>Free shipping </li>
<li>Bargain bin</li>
<li>Sell your books</li>
<li>Book club</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.betterworlbooks.com/"> betterworldbooks.com</a>
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14. Salt& Light Learning<br />
<ul>
<li>Layaway available</li>
<li>New and used</li>
<li>Homeschool curriculum</li>
<li>Many subjects</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.saltandlightlearning.com/"> saltandlightlearning.com</a>
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15. Craigslist<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy and sell</li>
<li>Search nation wide or local</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.craigslist.com/"> craigslist.com</a>
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16. Educators Exchange<br />
<ul>
<li>Used curriculum</li>
<li>Free curriculum consultation and advice</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.edexbooks.net/"> edexbooks.net</a>
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17. Exodus Books<br />
<ul>
<li>Used books</li>
<li>Homeschooling curriculum</li>
<li>Educational resources</li>
<li>Clearance</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.exodusbooks.com/"> exodusbooks.com</a>
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18. ThriftBooks<br />
<ul>
<li>Curriculum</li>
<li>Homeschooling books</li>
<li>Tell-a-friend discounts</li>
<li>Thrift deals</li>
<li>Reading rewards</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.thriftbooks.com/"> thriftbooks.com</a>
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19. Home Educators Resource<br />
<ul>
<li>Buy new and used homeschool curriculum</li>
<li>Weekly specials</li>
<li>Classes online</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/"> homeeducatorsresource.com</a>
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20. Varage Sale<br />
<ul>
<li>National</li>
<li>USA & Canada</li>
<li>Shipping to both USA & Canada</li>
<li>Buy & sell</li>
<li>Trade/Swap</li>
<li>Curriculum</li>
<li>Educational items & books</li>
<li>Discussion groups</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.varagesale.com/best-homeschool-swap-usa"> varagesale.com/best-homeschool-swap-usa</a>
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21. homeschooltrader.com<br />
<ul>
<li>Homeschool curriculum</li>
<li>Buy and sell</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.homeschooltrader.com/"> homeschooltrader.com</a>
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22. homeschoolbid.com<br />
<ul>
<li>Homeschoolers auction site</li>
<li>Audio books</li>
<li>Magazines</li>
<li>Curriculum</li>
<li>Homeschool supplies</li>
<li>Much more</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.homeschoolbid.com/"> homeschoolbid.com</a>
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23. Amazon<br />
<ul>
<li>Rentals</li>
<li>Buy and Sell</li>
<li>Daily deals</li>
<li>New/used/collectable</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2746888577645432161" http:="" www.amazon.com=""> amazon.com</a>
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24. HSLDA<br />
<ul>
<li>Curriculum auction</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.market.hslda.org/"> market.hslda.org</a>
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25. Local conferences & conventions<br />
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26. Local homeschool groups<br />
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Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. -Proverbs 22:6Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-40150235393818281222015-07-23T20:50:00.000-05:002015-07-23T20:50:53.356-05:00Investing In Your Child's Future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saving for your child's future isn't easy. But, there are a few programs out there that can help and make saving a bit easier. Let's face it, college isn't cheap and we would all love for our children to go to college. With that said, I've researched different types of accounts to help invest in educational expenses.<br />
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There are a few different types of savings accounts:<br />
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1. ESA (Educational Savings Accounts): This type of account is tax-free and allows individuals to deposit up to $2,000 per year for an eligible beneficiary. The funds must be used by the age of 30 for qualified educational expenses. All contributions to the account must be made by the time the child reaches the age of 18. Family and friends may contribute to this account, so make sure that the deposits don't go above $2,000 each year. This account is set up so that the funds may be used for private school, homeschool, college or any other school related expense.<br />
To find out more about an ESA please visit <a href="investopedia.com"> investopedia.com</a> or <a href="us.hsbc.com"> us.hsbc.com</a><br />
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2. QTP (Qualified Tuition Program)- 529 College savings account: The funds in this type of account can only be used for college. This program is operated by the state or educational institution designed to help set up funds for college expenses. This type of account is federal income tax exempt. There are two different types of 529 savings accounts; prepaid plans and savings plans.<br />
To learn more about a 529 savings account please visit
<a href="http://www.savingforcollege.com"> savingforcollege.com</a>
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Many different banks and financial advisors offer ESA's and 529 savings accounts.<br />
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Upromise also has a couple of savings plans/accounts. Upromise by Sallie Mae is a company that helps families save for college. They help their members earn cash back for college; when you use your credit card on things you already purchase you get cash back (which goes into your desired savings account). Joining Upromise is free and is a great way to save using one of these plans:<br />
1. 529 plan<br />
2. High yield savings account<br />
To learn more about Upromise and what they offer please visit
<a href="http://www.upromise.com"> Upromise</a><br />
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Have you started saving for your child's future? What type of account would you recommend?<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-85178807023097106412015-07-18T01:17:00.000-05:002015-07-18T10:10:40.285-05:00Why we homeschoolWant to know more about why we decided to homeschool? Check out our 20 reasons that we have compiled of why we homeschool on our page <a href="http://homeschoolsavings.blogspot.com/p/why-hs.html"> Why Homeschool.</a> If you haven't made up your mind yet about whether or not you want to homeschool your child(ren), please check out our post.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746888577645432161.post-78596725777621508162015-07-14T18:47:00.001-05:002015-08-05T18:08:21.761-05:00Free Curriculum<div styles="text:16px">
My husband and I knew we wanted to homeschool but really couldn't afford it. We had our son registered to start kindergarten at a public school. The more we looked into homeschooling the more we wanted to do it. I began talking with my sister, whom is a homeschooling mom herself. She gave me so many resources and tips that I couldn't keep up. I really wouldn't know what to do if it wasn't for her! I always believed that all curriculum was expensive or cost too much for us to afford. Well, I was wrong. There are plenty of places that provide free curriculum. We also wanted to choose something Christian based. I have put both lists on here, Christian and public. I will be updating these as I find and review them.</div>
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Although these sights provide free curriculum, please keep in mind that you will still need a printer, ink, paper, pens or pencils, and other school supplies. </div>
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Here is the list:<br />
<styles text:14px=""><u>Christian based:</u><br />
* <a href="http://www.allinonehomeschool.com/">allinonehomeschool.com</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.plainandnotsoplain.com/">plainandnotsoplain.com</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.amblesideonline.org/">amblesideonline.org</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.oldfashionededucation.com/"> oldfashionededucation.com</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.materamabilis.org/ma/">materamabilis.org/ma/</a><br />
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The following online curriculum sites teach common core.<br />
<u>Online public schools:</u><br />
* <a href="http://www.connectionsacademy.com/">connectionsacademy.com</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.k12.com/">k12.com</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.homeschool.com/">homeschool.com</a><br />
* <a href="http://www.freeworldu.org/">freeworldu.org</a><br />
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If you know of any free homeschooling curriculum that you would like to see listed please let me know.</styles></div>
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