A unique children's book just in time for Easter.
Anthony's Amazing Journey
Anthony's Amazing Journey is the story of the Triumphal Entry as seen through the eyes
of the donkey foal. During the journey, Anthony learns about bravery, trust, and friendship.
Overcoming obstacles like shyness and being small in size, Anthony learns how important
it is to have a friend in Jesus.
About the Author
Bert Ballou has seven nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and nephews.
He noticed a disturbing trend recently of secularism dominating not only department
stores at the holiday seasons, but a shift in general away from Christian beliefs.
Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny garner more attention than Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving scarcely exists in the world of retail; Fat Tuesday takes excess to the
extreme while the end of Lent gets celebrated with an egg hunt and possibly "brunch".
This book is a sublte way of fighting back. God gave him a fresh angle on a familiar
story. This book is aimed at children on their level, but catches the adults that read to
them. No one should be afraid of Jesus, and hopefully this book starts a dialouge on
that very subject. The story doesn't end with the last page, its what happens after
getting to Jerusalem that we all hang our salvation on. Pun intended.
Order your copy today: http://www.anthonysamazingjourney.com/
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Write Great Essays
Are your homeschooling parents and students struggling with essay writing?
The solution is available online. The Write Great Essays Workbook gives parents and students easy-to-follow lessons, complete with all the explanations, examples, and exercises they need to learn how to write great essays.
This proven workbook is ideal for students of all levels, from beginners to those who have struggled for years without achieving an “A”. Working through the Write Great Essays Workbook will benefit your students immediately and throughout their studies.
For more information, workbook sample and personal copy, see www.WriteGreatEssays.com or contact teacher@writegreatessays.com
Read what others have to say about the Write Great Essays Workbook:
“My marks went up a whole letter grade this semester after I worked through the Write Great Essays Workbook. I’m so relieved and proud.” Grace, Sacramento, CA
“There is something for every student in this workbook: from planning to writing to editing. Thanks for making it so easy to follow.” Mrs. Weston, Homeschooling Parent, Madison, WI
“I am so impressed with the improvements in my daughter's essay writing. She received top marks in her high school requirements this year. The lessons and steps in this Write Great Essays Workbook helped her master essay writing! Thank you very much." Mrs. Lee, San Francisco, CA
For 25 years, educator Liz Kind has specialized in essay writing, teaching students of all ages how to excel. Now, she has compiled these proven step-by-step lessons into student workbooks complete with easy-to-follow instructions and practical exercises to help students master essay writing.
www.WriteGreatEssays.com
Give your students the tools they need to excel at essay writing.
The solution is available online. The Write Great Essays Workbook gives parents and students easy-to-follow lessons, complete with all the explanations, examples, and exercises they need to learn how to write great essays.
This proven workbook is ideal for students of all levels, from beginners to those who have struggled for years without achieving an “A”. Working through the Write Great Essays Workbook will benefit your students immediately and throughout their studies.
For more information, workbook sample and personal copy, see www.WriteGreatEssays.com or contact teacher@writegreatessays.com
Read what others have to say about the Write Great Essays Workbook:
“My marks went up a whole letter grade this semester after I worked through the Write Great Essays Workbook. I’m so relieved and proud.” Grace, Sacramento, CA
“There is something for every student in this workbook: from planning to writing to editing. Thanks for making it so easy to follow.” Mrs. Weston, Homeschooling Parent, Madison, WI
“I am so impressed with the improvements in my daughter's essay writing. She received top marks in her high school requirements this year. The lessons and steps in this Write Great Essays Workbook helped her master essay writing! Thank you very much." Mrs. Lee, San Francisco, CA
For 25 years, educator Liz Kind has specialized in essay writing, teaching students of all ages how to excel. Now, she has compiled these proven step-by-step lessons into student workbooks complete with easy-to-follow instructions and practical exercises to help students master essay writing.
www.WriteGreatEssays.com
Give your students the tools they need to excel at essay writing.
CLEPtomania
Some homeschooling parents find formulating a plan for homeschooling through high school a challenge. Should our focus be on achieving a high school diploma? What about facing the college recruiters?
These concerns drive some parents to plan hours of unnecessary course work that would hopefully lead to a diploma. Others choose educational paths that attempt to satisfy nagging doubts about future college entrance. CLEP solved BOTH these concerns for our family by allowing us to chart an independent course that will ultimately show college recruiters that our student is ready for the next step.
What is CLEP?
CLEP is the "College-Level Examination Program" and is also known by terms such as "testing out" or "credit by examination." Simply put, you use independent study to prepare for a specific college course and then go to a local college to take the computerized multiple choice exam. If you pass, you are issued the credits, as if you had taken the class at the college.
CLEP exams can be used to:
-accumulate dual credit, showing credits that will count toward high school requirements AND, at the same time, count towards a college degree
-shorten the years of study required to attain a college degree, since you are starting in the teen years
-save you money in earning a college degree, as CLEP exams are MUCH cheaper than registering for a college class on campus
-show ANY "brick and mortar" college that your child is capable of performing at a college level, and you'll have the credits to PROVE it!
-avoid "basic skills" classes when entering college by CLEPing college math and freshman english
-give your child the chance to delve into the subject being studied while moving at a comfortable pace for optimum learning
-sharpen your child's independent study skills, which are a MUST in the college environment
-continue to share your "world view" with your child when studying controversial topics contained in many social science classes
-tackle tough subjects ONCE and get the credit the FIRST time around. Why do high school biology and then retake it again for college credit?
SOUNDS GOOD, BUT WHERE DO I START?
A normal college course includes classroom instruction, followed by testing and then the granting of credits earned. Through our FREE lesson plans you will be able to use your child's independent study skills, replacing the instructional phase of the college class process with the appropriate books and videos we've selected as study tools. Your child will prepare for the exam and the college board will issue them credits for passing the test. These credits can be "banked" with the college board and then transferred to the college of your choice in the future.
DO ALL COLLEGES ACCEPT CLEP CREDITS?
CLEP credits are accepted by more than 2,900 schools. The exams are 90 minute, multiple choice format. There are other widely accepted credit-by-examination programs as well, such as DANTES. It's important to check with the colleges on your "wish list" to see how many credits they allow to be "transferred in" from any one testing source. The colleges we have listed are VERY "credit by examination" friendly, some even allowing you to "test out" of your ENTIRE four year degree! Remember too that colleges that have enrollment requirements, such as SAT scores and basic skills tests, often waive them when college credits have already been accumulated by the student.
For more information please visit:
http://ClepPrep.tripod.com
These concerns drive some parents to plan hours of unnecessary course work that would hopefully lead to a diploma. Others choose educational paths that attempt to satisfy nagging doubts about future college entrance. CLEP solved BOTH these concerns for our family by allowing us to chart an independent course that will ultimately show college recruiters that our student is ready for the next step.
What is CLEP?
CLEP is the "College-Level Examination Program" and is also known by terms such as "testing out" or "credit by examination." Simply put, you use independent study to prepare for a specific college course and then go to a local college to take the computerized multiple choice exam. If you pass, you are issued the credits, as if you had taken the class at the college.
CLEP exams can be used to:
-accumulate dual credit, showing credits that will count toward high school requirements AND, at the same time, count towards a college degree
-shorten the years of study required to attain a college degree, since you are starting in the teen years
-save you money in earning a college degree, as CLEP exams are MUCH cheaper than registering for a college class on campus
-show ANY "brick and mortar" college that your child is capable of performing at a college level, and you'll have the credits to PROVE it!
-avoid "basic skills" classes when entering college by CLEPing college math and freshman english
-give your child the chance to delve into the subject being studied while moving at a comfortable pace for optimum learning
-sharpen your child's independent study skills, which are a MUST in the college environment
-continue to share your "world view" with your child when studying controversial topics contained in many social science classes
-tackle tough subjects ONCE and get the credit the FIRST time around. Why do high school biology and then retake it again for college credit?
SOUNDS GOOD, BUT WHERE DO I START?
A normal college course includes classroom instruction, followed by testing and then the granting of credits earned. Through our FREE lesson plans you will be able to use your child's independent study skills, replacing the instructional phase of the college class process with the appropriate books and videos we've selected as study tools. Your child will prepare for the exam and the college board will issue them credits for passing the test. These credits can be "banked" with the college board and then transferred to the college of your choice in the future.
DO ALL COLLEGES ACCEPT CLEP CREDITS?
CLEP credits are accepted by more than 2,900 schools. The exams are 90 minute, multiple choice format. There are other widely accepted credit-by-examination programs as well, such as DANTES. It's important to check with the colleges on your "wish list" to see how many credits they allow to be "transferred in" from any one testing source. The colleges we have listed are VERY "credit by examination" friendly, some even allowing you to "test out" of your ENTIRE four year degree! Remember too that colleges that have enrollment requirements, such as SAT scores and basic skills tests, often waive them when college credits have already been accumulated by the student.
For more information please visit:
http://ClepPrep.tripod.com
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Pizza Hut BOOK IT Program Open to Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers in grades k-6 for the '09-'10 school year may register for the Pizza Hut Book It! reading incentive program. Set individual reading goals for the months of Oct-May and receive a free Personal Pan Pizza for each month the goal is met.
For more information:
http://www.bookitpr ogram.com/ enrollment/ homeschool. asp
For more information:
http://www.bookitpr ogram.com/ enrollment/ homeschool. asp
Science Kits Available for Homeschoolers
This is a great way for home education programs to provide state of the art science classes for students.
Science Take-Out is proud to introduce 2 new kits and a new Variety Pack:
pH Testing - Students create their own pH color scales and test the pH of several common liquids.
Pollution Investigation - Students investigate the cause of runoff water pollution and learn about the environmental health effects of pollutants.
Science Take-Out Variety Pack - Get 11 different Science Take-Out kits and save $12!
Here is what students are saying about Science Take-Out kits!
You have everything you need right in front of you and it gave you step by step things to do.
It made me feel like a real scientist, and it also made me think I had a job to do.
I like it because we had all the materials.
It was easy to understand by the step-by-step process.
I like how it's hands on and I like hands on activities.
The lab had everything you need in the bag.
It's a very good learning experiment. I think it helps me learn.
It makes me feel like a scientist. The directions were easy to follow.
We get experience in labs and keeping organized.
It's fun to act like a scientist.
It was very helpful because you didn't have to worry about not having enough of something.
It is easy for me to find everything.
It makes me feel smart.
I like the lab because it came with all the materials with labels. I wasn't confused on what stuff was.
It is fun. You get to do all the work and be smart.
I liked not having to hear orders barked at me.
Science Take-Out at NSTA:
Our collaborators from the University of Rochester's Life Sciences Learning Center will be presenting two workshops at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) convention in New Orleans:
Science Take-Out: Kidney Function (Friday, March 20, 11:00-12:00 noon, JW Marriot New Orleans) - Experience two Science Take-Out kits, Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Function. Take home a sample kit and information on other Science Take-Out kits.
Molecular Evolution of Cholera (Saturday, March 21, 9:30-10:30 AM, JW Marriot New Orleans) - Experience a brand new Science Take-Out kit being created in collaboration with the University of Rochester. This real-life medical mystery explores the emergence of a new epidemic-causing strain of Vibrio cholerae.
Visit Science Take-Out online at www.sciencetakeout.com to see our entire selection of kits.
For more information about Science Take-Out kits, contact us any time at contact@sciencetakeout.com or call us at (585)764-5400
Science Take-Out is proud to introduce 2 new kits and a new Variety Pack:
pH Testing - Students create their own pH color scales and test the pH of several common liquids.
Pollution Investigation - Students investigate the cause of runoff water pollution and learn about the environmental health effects of pollutants.
Science Take-Out Variety Pack - Get 11 different Science Take-Out kits and save $12!
Here is what students are saying about Science Take-Out kits!
You have everything you need right in front of you and it gave you step by step things to do.
It made me feel like a real scientist, and it also made me think I had a job to do.
I like it because we had all the materials.
It was easy to understand by the step-by-step process.
I like how it's hands on and I like hands on activities.
The lab had everything you need in the bag.
It's a very good learning experiment. I think it helps me learn.
It makes me feel like a scientist. The directions were easy to follow.
We get experience in labs and keeping organized.
It's fun to act like a scientist.
It was very helpful because you didn't have to worry about not having enough of something.
It is easy for me to find everything.
It makes me feel smart.
I like the lab because it came with all the materials with labels. I wasn't confused on what stuff was.
It is fun. You get to do all the work and be smart.
I liked not having to hear orders barked at me.
Science Take-Out at NSTA:
Our collaborators from the University of Rochester's Life Sciences Learning Center will be presenting two workshops at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) convention in New Orleans:
Science Take-Out: Kidney Function (Friday, March 20, 11:00-12:00 noon, JW Marriot New Orleans) - Experience two Science Take-Out kits, Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Function. Take home a sample kit and information on other Science Take-Out kits.
Molecular Evolution of Cholera (Saturday, March 21, 9:30-10:30 AM, JW Marriot New Orleans) - Experience a brand new Science Take-Out kit being created in collaboration with the University of Rochester. This real-life medical mystery explores the emergence of a new epidemic-causing strain of Vibrio cholerae.
Visit Science Take-Out online at www.sciencetakeout.com to see our entire selection of kits.
For more information about Science Take-Out kits, contact us any time at contact@sciencetakeout.com or call us at (585)764-5400
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Home schoolers swarm to defend education
As seen on www.onenewsnow.com:
A home school defense attorney is warning New Hampshire home schoolers about a piece of legislation being debated in The Granite State.
Mike Donnelly of the Home School Legal Defense Association is warning New Hampshire homeschoolers of HB 367. If passed, the bill would require home schoolers to double the amount of reporting currently required and would allow a school superintendant or principal to determine if the home school program should continue or be terminated.
The legislation has angered many home schoolers who showed up in record numbers when the bill was being debated in Concord. "There were about a thousand home schoolers there. It was a record-breaking crowd, never been that many home schoolers," Donnelly notes. "In fact some of the people at the state house said that they've never seen such a large crowd inside ever."
Donnelly says he and about 100 home schoolers were able to give testimony. "Well if it passed, this would become one of the most restrictive [home school] laws in the country," he adds.
He states New Hampshire's situation is in stark contrast to the trend in other parts of the country where states are reducing the regulations placed on home schoolers. Donnelly says that the legislation will come up for a vote in early- to mid-March.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=431394
A home school defense attorney is warning New Hampshire home schoolers about a piece of legislation being debated in The Granite State.
Mike Donnelly of the Home School Legal Defense Association is warning New Hampshire homeschoolers of HB 367. If passed, the bill would require home schoolers to double the amount of reporting currently required and would allow a school superintendant or principal to determine if the home school program should continue or be terminated.
The legislation has angered many home schoolers who showed up in record numbers when the bill was being debated in Concord. "There were about a thousand home schoolers there. It was a record-breaking crowd, never been that many home schoolers," Donnelly notes. "In fact some of the people at the state house said that they've never seen such a large crowd inside ever."
Donnelly says he and about 100 home schoolers were able to give testimony. "Well if it passed, this would become one of the most restrictive [home school] laws in the country," he adds.
He states New Hampshire's situation is in stark contrast to the trend in other parts of the country where states are reducing the regulations placed on home schoolers. Donnelly says that the legislation will come up for a vote in early- to mid-March.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=431394
Guides for Homeschool Leaders
Homeschool Leader: Homeschoolers Guide (a small company for homeschoolers run by homeschoolers) publishes 3 FREE guides for homeschoolers: a field trip guide, a college guide, and a curriculum guide. The guides are distributed free to homeschool group leaders. You can visit our website at www.homeschoolersguides.com to get more information about us and our guides. We send hard copies of the guide to Support Group Leaders for their groups. All of our guides are downloadable for free on our website. Your members can download their own copy of any or all of the guides. The 2009 Guides will be coming out shortly. We have just recently begun distribution of our guides in your area.
If you would like to receive free copies of these guides for your group, please email a mailing address to homeschoolersguides@yahoo.com and we will get them out to you. The Field Trip and Pocket Homeschool Fair (curriculum guide) come out twice a year and the College Guide comes out annually..
If you would like to receive free copies of these guides for your group, please email a mailing address to homeschoolersguides@yahoo.com and we will get them out to you. The Field Trip and Pocket Homeschool Fair (curriculum guide) come out twice a year and the College Guide comes out annually..
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