tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31875434563336901412024-03-13T10:20:15.741-05:00Homestead Bounty BlessingsPraising the Lord for the many blessings of homesteading and homeschooling.Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.comBlogger364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-61343994877576613622020-11-20T13:53:00.000-06:002020-11-20T13:53:05.582-06:00CrossTimber Products REVIEW<p> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSjmHdCmfP2Cl1V-t2zoGOUwR3EmxujhulSDH1L9-w9KPAhGit4HrvmKwOqh1NQyJT7s8ywiLKhbW1uHC_iX8NZaGtpYCrPYwp8jQDboqRfpmC9pTUIIsoeRfirE4pxkAKLzCdECjSK6q/s538/Plaque.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="538" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSjmHdCmfP2Cl1V-t2zoGOUwR3EmxujhulSDH1L9-w9KPAhGit4HrvmKwOqh1NQyJT7s8ywiLKhbW1uHC_iX8NZaGtpYCrPYwp8jQDboqRfpmC9pTUIIsoeRfirE4pxkAKLzCdECjSK6q/w400-h311/Plaque.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am more than excited to share with you my review about the AMAZING products created by <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CrossTimber</span></a></b>. I received a coupon to redeem for a free product of my choice from a list and I chose to review the <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/NG/8x10/Faith1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">8x10 Plaque print</span></a></b>. I also received, for free, 30 pages (for ages 3-12) of <b><a href="http://www.amazing.name/ACTIVITY/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">AmazingName Print Activity Sheets</span></a></b>. As a bonus I was also sent a link to download the activity pages so that I can print more and use again later.</span></p><center><a href="http://www.meaning.name/" target="_blank"><img src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/CrossTimber-Name-Meaning-Gifts-LOGO.png" /></a></center><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CrossTimber</span></a></b> is an amazing company producing lots of fun and scriptural products. The products are made in the USA by John and Katie Dehnart. They are an amazing couple currently with 3 kids. The products include <b>name meaning plaques</b>, <b>coffee mugs</b>, and <b>music boxes</b> to name just a few and are focused around the meaning of your name. I love that they also include scripture related to your name meaning. If you want to know the meaning of your name ahead of time you simply contact them and they will tell you. They also create and distribute FREE name meaning cards by your request, see their website for more information on this.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganqs9L6W1uijZhh1cEzpitIJNSGq4jvctghrdMPAR9Y_Vfqh82sB_eEcWFjhZ6eSlEBWiiyhMMWO-gqTfci5EldeZANlmKEUI24znxDm69A0SG4i49rqXEbCq8s0kmlCnoaKi4AJqKvEk/s241/free+name+card.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="99" data-original-width="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganqs9L6W1uijZhh1cEzpitIJNSGq4jvctghrdMPAR9Y_Vfqh82sB_eEcWFjhZ6eSlEBWiiyhMMWO-gqTfci5EldeZANlmKEUI24znxDm69A0SG4i49rqXEbCq8s0kmlCnoaKi4AJqKvEk/s0/free+name+card.PNG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have reviewed for this company before and because I like their <b>name meaning gifts</b> so much I have also purchased quite a few products on my own. Since I already had <b>name meaning prints</b> for the kids, I chose to get the two name option and got an <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/NG/8x10/Faith1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">8x10 Plaque print</span></a></b> with mine and my husband's name meanings on it. He was delighted when he saw it. There are a LOT of backgrounds to choose from so take your time browsing through their options. You are also able to purchase your choice of frame if you wish. Other customizations available include a customized message, and the opportunity to add <b><a href="www.Bookmarks.Name" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">name meaning bookmarks</span></a></b>, <b><a href="www.NameCards.work" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">namecards</span></a></b>, greeting cards, and even a special message on the back of your plaque.</span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo_CUl9qzo8gxhyphenhyphenvDGTolCscVSHBt1zU7P1d6L3kwpkZfMBhHUA9E0K41772y9cJO0PsRDCQB0rbtwESA9S5zUZSAnDidQ6Pdkk1BWWliwniG0rrEQ1028PW_R8T8I6fQMNUPoazdBGUj/s464/just+the+name.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo_CUl9qzo8gxhyphenhyphenvDGTolCscVSHBt1zU7P1d6L3kwpkZfMBhHUA9E0K41772y9cJO0PsRDCQB0rbtwESA9S5zUZSAnDidQ6Pdkk1BWWliwniG0rrEQ1028PW_R8T8I6fQMNUPoazdBGUj/s320/just+the+name.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be sure you check out all the options for your name plaque.<br /></span>You can even get it with only the name</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-uQeh5klJtBEJPXYKAdBOJR1n8ZKOoG804fliaHyjZ9Z-N0P_4ahD-dwb1jgeuGSI4HeTynVFDke7Cue4Wy-5o4FGaXS2-m-H7djnkaNhtEoNlxvlHfAvpfj6dE48VydMMHJGW_uAh87/s727/categories+for+name+plaque.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="727" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-uQeh5klJtBEJPXYKAdBOJR1n8ZKOoG804fliaHyjZ9Z-N0P_4ahD-dwb1jgeuGSI4HeTynVFDke7Cue4Wy-5o4FGaXS2-m-H7djnkaNhtEoNlxvlHfAvpfj6dE48VydMMHJGW_uAh87/w400-h163/categories+for+name+plaque.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be sure to click on "Multi-Name Plaques" from top menu<br />to see all of the categories to choose from</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The quality of the paper for the plaque is a thicker glossy paper and the print quality is also nice. The </span><b style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.amazing.name/ACTIVITY/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">activity sheets</span></a></b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I received are printed on both sides. I am glad that I also received a digital copy of the set so I can print individual pages with blank backs if I choose. Little Bug just LOVES to complete the pages. They include mazes made out of the letters of her name, mazes that include her name in them, a desk name card, letter scramble with letters of her name, pictures with her name incorporated within the picture, number crossword puzzles, challenging coloring pages, crossword puzzles, word searches, and name handwriting pages with both print and cursive. There are also </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">discount coupons and codes</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> on several pages!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-waITfVRFDtncoGEmk8_J6lhsEisQLVp0PgXcsNkQXCYuc4EMI8eG_gaKP-VVHJBOR1J-gTtGdwIaNGBpVCmj5yOmU8r77YkVyvK7r-gA0crFWrjkgC_LQnv6CUgWw-rpUoc3wlw41o9u/s567/name+coloring.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-waITfVRFDtncoGEmk8_J6lhsEisQLVp0PgXcsNkQXCYuc4EMI8eG_gaKP-VVHJBOR1J-gTtGdwIaNGBpVCmj5yOmU8r77YkVyvK7r-gA0crFWrjkgC_LQnv6CUgWw-rpUoc3wlw41o9u/s320/name+coloring.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDZKGTvseYzDMSxgpOZ5nZQqBdzd45tD7WDUKQVaZt2t9cdBsHto6Ain04tS4C82B-BIVP4bNvxBjlT35bFCoHN2ZzOHHvjFQfSOTy6Sn7Hu3706mkNUoUNbE_MF1ebpwcmGFwAFg7_q2/s592/name+crossword.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDZKGTvseYzDMSxgpOZ5nZQqBdzd45tD7WDUKQVaZt2t9cdBsHto6Ain04tS4C82B-BIVP4bNvxBjlT35bFCoHN2ZzOHHvjFQfSOTy6Sn7Hu3706mkNUoUNbE_MF1ebpwcmGFwAFg7_q2/s320/name+crossword.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXz3nAHXXBORdjKKwvRQDT0zITtu0xm5WrDtS1u-cDJPzu4K-MZNw4_TDVxxEB7kLKmXXabUqbYPRN2GfS_EQgeus9hyphenhyphenLhkYOvVEAYTEErA6j0uxqEJVM_p8SI5VZ1yuMflhs81iaHXE4/s566/name+maze.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXz3nAHXXBORdjKKwvRQDT0zITtu0xm5WrDtS1u-cDJPzu4K-MZNw4_TDVxxEB7kLKmXXabUqbYPRN2GfS_EQgeus9hyphenhyphenLhkYOvVEAYTEErA6j0uxqEJVM_p8SI5VZ1yuMflhs81iaHXE4/s320/name+maze.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8g6MquRSC2Sd1dTev5UQlJZOOOQuHrDPpywQ9mf_syRlIOpsq5dgKjvrIRxQGwfydiwrlt4gMh_upmdjvojsPwhfsHwcftOo_fMz7NdTHArM5qGyjm-KJ1D6lC_29TZZkW8vI5wK5-uH/s575/name+path+maze.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8g6MquRSC2Sd1dTev5UQlJZOOOQuHrDPpywQ9mf_syRlIOpsq5dgKjvrIRxQGwfydiwrlt4gMh_upmdjvojsPwhfsHwcftOo_fMz7NdTHArM5qGyjm-KJ1D6lC_29TZZkW8vI5wK5-uH/s320/name+path+maze.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mazes, coloring pages, crossword puzzles and so much more!!</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have had the pleasure to also have connection with this company in the past and their customer service is wonderful. I love their heart and their story (check it out on their <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">website</span></a></b>). During our <b><a href="https://www.homesteadbountyblessings.com/2019/11/name-meaning-gifts-review.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">first review</span></a></b> with the <b><a href="https://www.homesteadbountyblessings.com/2019/11/name-meaning-gifts-review.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Amazing Name personalized cartoon</span></a></b>, we were contacted afterward and agreed to send in video of Little Bug and she was featured in one of their ads. Enjoy this fun ad below that is now another special keepsake for our family!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/82uCov4XBwA" width="320" youtube-src-id="82uCov4XBwA"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I give <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CrossTimber</span></a></b> two thumbs up. We are pleased with the <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/NG/8x10/Faith1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">8x10 Plaque print</span></a></b> and the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="http://www.amazing.name/ACTIVITY/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">AmazingName Print Activity Sheets</span></a></b>. You can connect with with <b><a href="http://www.meaning.name/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CrossTimber</span></a></b> on <b><a href="www.fb.com/meaning.name" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b> and <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/crosstimber" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">PINTEREST</span></a></b>. Be sure to check out the reviews of my fellow Crew members who also reviewed the <b><a href="www.NameCards.work" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">NameCards</span></a></b> and <b><a href="www.Bookmarks.Name" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Name Bookmarks</span></a></b> by clicking on the graphic link below.</span></p><center><a href="http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/name-card-bookcards-activity-sheets-plaque-personalised-gifts-crosstimber-reviews/" target="_blank"><img alt="Name Cards, Bookcards, Activity Sheets & Plaque Personalised Gifts {CrossTimber Reviews}" border="0" height="194" src="http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2-Click-Here-to-Read-More-Reviews-2016.jpg" width="400" /></a></center>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-2617896263191489462020-11-18T13:25:00.000-06:002020-11-18T13:25:20.385-06:00Faith Journeys Bible Study REVIEW<p><i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J68iiWqjZW6aUAZtp98sS2cWQizMc0mCTPe-KJYnfKQHbyGCPkjwFTxVE-gCyRQOB3FCRrm_Ccf2X5hcCSzNuaYzE0mkUwDkj0cqI1eGtlr4udZJTRCtSG8nuQGLotLgKehV5T-7ya4h/s566/Romans+cover.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="363" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J68iiWqjZW6aUAZtp98sS2cWQizMc0mCTPe-KJYnfKQHbyGCPkjwFTxVE-gCyRQOB3FCRrm_Ccf2X5hcCSzNuaYzE0mkUwDkj0cqI1eGtlr4udZJTRCtSG8nuQGLotLgKehV5T-7ya4h/w410-h640/Romans+cover.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<center><a href="https://julienaturally.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/Julie-Naturally-Logo.jpg" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm always up for a good bible study so I was excited to get the chance to review <b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/romans-bible-study-bundle/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Romans Bundle</span></a></b> and <b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/philippians-bible-study/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Philippians</span></a></b> by Julie Polanco from <b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Julie Naturally</span></a></b>. I received both of these studies in PDF digital form via a download link. Both Bible studies are currently available as digital downloads.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PA6LyRQ5Xp-yMNZY1afHsEHTLE-mPmP7X7NmUjJK6Wi_LyJuUj93EZmMkPSdeTIibMX6CsM-6be34MNKs9m4tsxXAk_n1SbwdcDauMZYoUJCR80Ym8KLZH3cXQh7zwSLZkF5gEeajCr_/s640/Romans+Bundle.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="610" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PA6LyRQ5Xp-yMNZY1afHsEHTLE-mPmP7X7NmUjJK6Wi_LyJuUj93EZmMkPSdeTIibMX6CsM-6be34MNKs9m4tsxXAk_n1SbwdcDauMZYoUJCR80Ym8KLZH3cXQh7zwSLZkF5gEeajCr_/s320/Romans+Bundle.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Romans Bible Study Bundle</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/romans-bible-study-bundle/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Romans Bundle</span></a></b> (97 pages) includes an 8-week study guide, printable scripture memory cards, and themed coloring pages (one for each week). It was easy to download the file and print out the pages. I chose to bind my study guides. I printed out the memory cards separately, laminated them, then cut them into cards that I can carry with me and use as bookmarks while I am catching up on my reading. Taping them to the bathroom mirror works well too!! The coloring pages are included in the study guide and are also sent as a separate file to also be downloaded. I did not bind these as I hope to either laminate or at least post these in different areas of the house (once I color all of them).</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUDRldcoQpQSOtkIUzLFSo6GSH0yQN8cLn_Lx0v3SkbZoLFwSrOVkicZhnTErdJQExDoGa-APdxFc_j6ABfii6lLPKCfwBXzqLrV-fWr1as-5J-19ZkOiSoNqMsB6WlZIWPEFbJ9WAaTd/s640/romans+prayer+card.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="640" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUDRldcoQpQSOtkIUzLFSo6GSH0yQN8cLn_Lx0v3SkbZoLFwSrOVkicZhnTErdJQExDoGa-APdxFc_j6ABfii6lLPKCfwBXzqLrV-fWr1as-5J-19ZkOiSoNqMsB6WlZIWPEFbJ9WAaTd/w400-h193/romans+prayer+card.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample prayer card from Romans bundle</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to the PDF download files, you are set up with an account on Julie's website for you to access the videos associated with the <b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/romans-bible-study-bundle/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Romans bundle Bible study</span></a></b>. There is one video for each week that you watch first. The videos are approximately 10-12 minutes each. Each week covers 2 chapters from the book of Romans. There are 6 days of lessons each week and a lesson can be easily completed in about 15-20 minutes. I tend to spend more time on questions but they are still easily completed in less than 30 minutes. Romans is such a good book and Julie does a good job in covering it. Having the scripture memory cards is great and I really liked that I could carry them with me and place them on my bathroom mirror for reminders. Another bonus was the art pages. Coloring always relaxes the mind.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC42D_y_s71aI0CAYk9yhMspkTa_I2IFqndI9t0cCuoAcUdCqGVxs5LX5XTIeCEUsjnLLABRfQM8GaIzf03jz-VkKwP8u_pjVIBkvtTgCL5iFTkcHo2BpHyMPuBUYjHnEz_M8KMC2YG-l6/s446/Romans+sample+study+page.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="446" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC42D_y_s71aI0CAYk9yhMspkTa_I2IFqndI9t0cCuoAcUdCqGVxs5LX5XTIeCEUsjnLLABRfQM8GaIzf03jz-VkKwP8u_pjVIBkvtTgCL5iFTkcHo2BpHyMPuBUYjHnEz_M8KMC2YG-l6/w400-h385/Romans+sample+study+page.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Romans study sample page</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are a lot of reflective and contemplative questions throughout the study that I thoroughly enjoyed. The only issue I had was that the videos were a little foggy and pixelated at times. Not sure if that was my computer/internet or not, but I didn't have trouble with other videos from other sites so I'm not sure what the problem was.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuIXv0qiDMvJWBPmVlGwMcZa1FjcfDD0FlkEqGi40IDfwz_AtluWGwfgPuB0CxllCWb5jyn183Iiro2fSRGcD0ygfAaoTpgzenZqoaHMS8Fr7P5zfkoqJQ9pmOKDDUYDStDvd5GTXCxNe/s557/Romans+sample+art+page.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="417" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuIXv0qiDMvJWBPmVlGwMcZa1FjcfDD0FlkEqGi40IDfwz_AtluWGwfgPuB0CxllCWb5jyn183Iiro2fSRGcD0ygfAaoTpgzenZqoaHMS8Fr7P5zfkoqJQ9pmOKDDUYDStDvd5GTXCxNe/w300-h400/Romans+sample+art+page.PNG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample art page from Romans study</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlL2yWewkpgys4A0kXaoG-s5WCoZUd-JoSSzqinMAHxd2-OyjUrSCg-Y97ZBJyGbRkevNFbUvPEV58wy-v0vB_Z5FI3x8UQqjcfxQBpAGaO5PQdbyzyiDLLk7jnDU6EmOk0Rkr9n-16_b/s640/Phillipians+cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="497" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlL2yWewkpgys4A0kXaoG-s5WCoZUd-JoSSzqinMAHxd2-OyjUrSCg-Y97ZBJyGbRkevNFbUvPEV58wy-v0vB_Z5FI3x8UQqjcfxQBpAGaO5PQdbyzyiDLLk7jnDU6EmOk0Rkr9n-16_b/w311-h400/Phillipians+cover.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/philippians-bible-study/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Philippians</span></a></b> (45) pages is a 4-week study and does not include any video component (I wonder if there might be video added in the future since the welcome page mentions audiovisuals). There are scripture memory cards for each week and the study follows the same format as that of the Romans Bible study. Six lessons per week, approximately 15-20 minute completion time, and bonus art pages.</span></center><br /><br /><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wdyaoPjD2rX1exYVPPp12Ot7ahs4dDtFH0u4XQGyXEdyyNYCpvv-6FNJfk9aY1BZseQP6CY5K5Xx1gceiYsQPuwYtWP1gdL6ab4L9UYUs4liOrozT6z24a0yN76_Y2C72PtXAhC7HyHM/s640/Phillipians+prayer+cards.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wdyaoPjD2rX1exYVPPp12Ot7ahs4dDtFH0u4XQGyXEdyyNYCpvv-6FNJfk9aY1BZseQP6CY5K5Xx1gceiYsQPuwYtWP1gdL6ab4L9UYUs4liOrozT6z24a0yN76_Y2C72PtXAhC7HyHM/w356-h400/Phillipians+prayer+cards.jpg" width="356" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Philippians scripture memory cards</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgNUapA08ozZmMdaTEbxgyQRJtIvac3o6FSs6vnQUVQIO-HaMXWJaJfMjEYWIl32OXZuKdVYp7Tf4sR6X127pLlp1VR-uV6baK0nwHjR-uTjCAfjo64OAer0swCVKqnByeqFG8YY8fPeR/s876/Philippians+sample+page.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="876" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgNUapA08ozZmMdaTEbxgyQRJtIvac3o6FSs6vnQUVQIO-HaMXWJaJfMjEYWIl32OXZuKdVYp7Tf4sR6X127pLlp1VR-uV6baK0nwHjR-uTjCAfjo64OAer0swCVKqnByeqFG8YY8fPeR/w400-h265/Philippians+sample+page.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Philippians Bible study sample page</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF6xh9jixxbYq2ajQHZBObIrqHpT4BspfTUhiGfrfvCz8u08ilU2sVRvjOgfWdx_HrZ3rcNp13uf1VddhwQXbI_AMqNYTeqzg0wHbwSaQLwfVS8tImpUBT-YoaXvCe7dVuBPqa0UgaWb-/s557/art+work.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="443" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIF6xh9jixxbYq2ajQHZBObIrqHpT4BspfTUhiGfrfvCz8u08ilU2sVRvjOgfWdx_HrZ3rcNp13uf1VddhwQXbI_AMqNYTeqzg0wHbwSaQLwfVS8tImpUBT-YoaXvCe7dVuBPqa0UgaWb-/s320/art+work.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Philippians sample art page</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">All Biblical quotes are from the 1984 NIV translation and Julie also used the Moody Bible Commentary and other notes when she compiled this study. I do recommend </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/romans-bible-study-bundle/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Romans Bundle</span></a></b> and <b><a href="https://julienaturally.com/product/philippians-bible-study/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Philippians</span></a></b> by Julie Polanco</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> as I like how she covered the material and best of all I was able to complete my daily lessons in less than 30 minutes and it was still power-packed!</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can connect with <a href="https://julienaturally.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b>Julie Naturally</b></span></a> on <b><a href="facebook.com/julienaturally" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b>, <b><a href="instagram.com/successful.unschooler" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">INSTAGRAM</span></a></b>, <b><a href="pinterest.com/julienaturally" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">PINTEREST</span></a></b>, and <b><a href="youtube.com/c/julienaturally" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">YOUTUBE</span></a></b>. Also, be sure to click on the graphic link below to see what my fellow Crew members have to say about this Bible study series.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></center>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/faith-journeys-bible-study-series-romans-philipians-bundle-julie-naturally-reviews/" target="_blank"><img alt="***" border="0" height="194" src="http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2-Click-Here-to-Read-More-Reviews-2016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-28515672969599824612020-11-18T00:36:00.000-06:002020-11-18T00:36:31.251-06:00New Babies on the Homestead<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yOoYOtsgMXY" width="320" youtube-src-id="yOoYOtsgMXY"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So exciting, new babies on the homestead! Midnight hatched her first egg the other day. Updates to follow.</span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-73339108412847371202020-11-12T13:39:00.000-06:002020-11-12T13:39:57.773-06:00The Adventures of Rooney Cruz Book REVIEW<p> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZf6UDlj8i9jN9HMZ6U0E2X-QxzhYvvGEMciWSDFst1X5Brc1px9GzDFDjS2eOMvoba5bdJgYiRhjuFNYDH-exk-j-Lx4SbcrSdXu6fnhsMivMIu9rHFwCgpGA32iuap4WzUUT_F0VEX_p/s640/cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="640" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZf6UDlj8i9jN9HMZ6U0E2X-QxzhYvvGEMciWSDFst1X5Brc1px9GzDFDjS2eOMvoba5bdJgYiRhjuFNYDH-exk-j-Lx4SbcrSdXu6fnhsMivMIu9rHFwCgpGA32iuap4WzUUT_F0VEX_p/w400-h385/cover.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></div><i style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><br /></b></i><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've said it so many times before and I'll say it again, Little Bug just LOVES to read. I can just leave books lying around and she will ask if she can read them. I had downloaded some <b><a href="https://biblebelles.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bible Belles</span></a></b> books for her on her Kindle before so when we had the chance to review <b><i><a href="https://biblebelles.com/pages/ring" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The Adventures of Rooney Cruz RINGLEADERS</span></a></i></b> written by Erin Weidemann, one of the newest releases from <b><a href="https://biblebelles.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Truth Becomes Her</span></a></b>, we jumped at the chance. The bonus was that we not only received a free hardcover copy of the book, but also a coloring book, devotional, and journal!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-bJ5r-aAyKu2qoQK3QZ6ggB-SGm0RCNUKvHpViFmb4wH5snCpxMF-e0Ia0FRKoK822vV88AoV2FOwA8eDHCv0ITVqMeVoIE6mzRfq2l9EnIauPQ3mYdmX80iNxE7lTbs_oZ61mOCaqBx/s640/extras.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="552" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-bJ5r-aAyKu2qoQK3QZ6ggB-SGm0RCNUKvHpViFmb4wH5snCpxMF-e0Ia0FRKoK822vV88AoV2FOwA8eDHCv0ITVqMeVoIE6mzRfq2l9EnIauPQ3mYdmX80iNxE7lTbs_oZ61mOCaqBx/s320/extras.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bonus coloring book, journal, and devotional!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <b>hardcover book</b> is of very nice quality. The pages are heavy duty glossy pages with vividly colored illustrations throughout. This 199-page book is made in the USA! The font is large and easy to read. I love that there are full pages of scripture throughout the book. It is written for ages 6-11 but I think it can even be read to girls as young as 4. This book will last for many years to come and can be easily passed down to others due to its durability. There are 9 chapters that cover the stories of Elizabeth, Mary, The Samaritan Woman, Mary and Martha, and Mary Magdalene.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3AqheQV1hYDC6tTZRogwBV_Ga5UGF2MVDzk5R_FDqT3t3_UEcbuAyNwPjnoCmNyMVhuPMC_6LvFg5ffSefVzUPLi1lzLKaun_HXDXVqxj0puTUBNakdQ2zLhidW3lmtfaW3r70flO_US/s640/TOC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="523" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3AqheQV1hYDC6tTZRogwBV_Ga5UGF2MVDzk5R_FDqT3t3_UEcbuAyNwPjnoCmNyMVhuPMC_6LvFg5ffSefVzUPLi1lzLKaun_HXDXVqxj0puTUBNakdQ2zLhidW3lmtfaW3r70flO_US/w328-h400/TOC.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrzJI4UsT1ae-AVlLFWF6c9va7Wue7QIbUeseOLMrkoN2dq2flss59mtIi2y3LF8ewGKfjJe5jcUTmMoluBqilLS3bVdYGSQ3dhKnyNWT-A4-VHMfzNFXmAs0E0THGJgnUBbKzwyH3AgH/s640/book+1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="511" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrzJI4UsT1ae-AVlLFWF6c9va7Wue7QIbUeseOLMrkoN2dq2flss59mtIi2y3LF8ewGKfjJe5jcUTmMoluBqilLS3bVdYGSQ3dhKnyNWT-A4-VHMfzNFXmAs0E0THGJgnUBbKzwyH3AgH/s320/book+1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bible references throughout</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43JWCTElsRdhfX61Keavo6sdz7z6yUZHr1FBR13xzmSlMkEevpcC_g6Si7QPYjtGiRG57graYkl2lg9os8EO5K_mntyaxq4czLaqDEeoXAEeAGS3AILHcMiBfO2vf_6utd4zGosYY8fIn/s640/book+2+page.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43JWCTElsRdhfX61Keavo6sdz7z6yUZHr1FBR13xzmSlMkEevpcC_g6Si7QPYjtGiRG57graYkl2lg9os8EO5K_mntyaxq4czLaqDEeoXAEeAGS3AILHcMiBfO2vf_6utd4zGosYY8fIn/s320/book+2+page.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vivid graphics and easy to read font</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpNNhk2RdEHus6E5lzbaRnhay3aKQwm1fEHGJthzRC1uP1d6YWbje0cuWUE39Gk_w0x1Lt42CR5-PXoHY6S2R7BWAtTLP7JW5Q3wCpOqpxEIAHrnGv1rp0SgObMNx013Upi6SKr5lYMZb/s640/book+scripture.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="518" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpNNhk2RdEHus6E5lzbaRnhay3aKQwm1fEHGJthzRC1uP1d6YWbje0cuWUE39Gk_w0x1Lt42CR5-PXoHY6S2R7BWAtTLP7JW5Q3wCpOqpxEIAHrnGv1rp0SgObMNx013Upi6SKr5lYMZb/s320/book+scripture.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Full pages of scripture throughout</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <b>56-page</b> <b>coloring book</b> is full size with easy to color pictures. There are a decent number of pictures to color and they are printed on only one side so they can be easily torn out and posted on the refrigerator or any of your favorite spots to put your children's artwork. The pictures follow the story.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgKaRdGYSA7aMqWRqMQRrw-QduDo7ALThm2-DnSg0ar6z4NGEHVZkOjpFsWV578VlVHDZYKBGt9mSD3f_dY-BXmx76rOxlmcNrqMvcbB1FbnuzKBKsPo1UMRyDVnYXJYRr53-NwMFj0M0/s640/coloring+book+1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgKaRdGYSA7aMqWRqMQRrw-QduDo7ALThm2-DnSg0ar6z4NGEHVZkOjpFsWV578VlVHDZYKBGt9mSD3f_dY-BXmx76rOxlmcNrqMvcbB1FbnuzKBKsPo1UMRyDVnYXJYRr53-NwMFj0M0/s320/coloring+book+1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coloring Book pages</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-Q3u6UO4e_u2wX6YSnh701yygSwRrj6pUu_hBl9mrM1ObMwXd_99XbvP3dwujzcnPeyI9Sz08OWUtHUK9s78XmcwDlryX-zPeU8NNSF9siMsyv1GLNA0zWWEXNsb7RaSmwjDzvST7lkc/s640/coloring+book+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="508" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-Q3u6UO4e_u2wX6YSnh701yygSwRrj6pUu_hBl9mrM1ObMwXd_99XbvP3dwujzcnPeyI9Sz08OWUtHUK9s78XmcwDlryX-zPeU8NNSF9siMsyv1GLNA0zWWEXNsb7RaSmwjDzvST7lkc/s320/coloring+book+2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some pages also have scripture</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <b>80-page devotional</b> is wonderful. It includes 40 days of devotions that contain scripture, reading, and activities that include questions, memory verses, and drawing. There are also note pages at the end of every section. The sections follow chapters in the book and include the following:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Elizabeth: Setting the Stage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mary: The Role of a Lifetime</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Samaritan Woman: The Show Must Go On</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mary and Martha: Into the Limelight</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mary Magdalene: Center Stage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ringleader: The Leading Role</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeWKLBmNagQnomURRqf2WFza-M_zQ-PSlAt3ikwUn1uRLUP5YxTCuMhyuUz3l4S0ak2cp72rFhBgxOGYXhIyAfDdNF19kilRpNQ3P18RkSlrOGazOZ3pEXJpKLOWmlVBR1JdGV14IqYAq/s640/devotional.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="610" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHeWKLBmNagQnomURRqf2WFza-M_zQ-PSlAt3ikwUn1uRLUP5YxTCuMhyuUz3l4S0ak2cp72rFhBgxOGYXhIyAfDdNF19kilRpNQ3P18RkSlrOGazOZ3pEXJpKLOWmlVBR1JdGV14IqYAq/w381-h400/devotional.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <b>159-page journal</b> is nice and is designed to be used by both you and your daughter together. It also is focused around some of the chapters in the book and encourages more discussion into the topics covered within the bible stories. There are writing prompts, discussion questions, and free space for just thoughts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PdJU_qgeTcErfKkzFHUmYiNEXp_sqe6KLGrF14seKyARW6wozC7Ty34ZV2zh1k1jhn_ztbQqCwGB_uFkABM93soXJOW-sIoL6QixQD-6uEOW9YtPhs8oOXjJpaSgnU0nME_TcjCO86e8/s640/journal+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PdJU_qgeTcErfKkzFHUmYiNEXp_sqe6KLGrF14seKyARW6wozC7Ty34ZV2zh1k1jhn_ztbQqCwGB_uFkABM93soXJOW-sIoL6QixQD-6uEOW9YtPhs8oOXjJpaSgnU0nME_TcjCO86e8/s320/journal+1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbG5HfAv_RERNDgivr_N35T7snTtzoHYbOMl_Wo7jx1KyUzP2_rouxAZLVftIVlg-ijyC3mEv968j6kUlPZky2VL4X4j4io9T4xfLbShU9P8XZ1ANC5AREI5xps5W9X8JYC59zYjIRFBw/s640/journal+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="483" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbG5HfAv_RERNDgivr_N35T7snTtzoHYbOMl_Wo7jx1KyUzP2_rouxAZLVftIVlg-ijyC3mEv968j6kUlPZky2VL4X4j4io9T4xfLbShU9P8XZ1ANC5AREI5xps5W9X8JYC59zYjIRFBw/s320/journal+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfyl_rRnjUFoMTjqxzowsmX6-Q78NWL8gtXaYPFIWU3DuNJx1tV9oo9zJoL2VMdAn1PkYJEi80dV32jgIkSzBTsP_XwnYgwqjdvur7ykPmYWgJDDicU-TGHekhdyDkjBIbdnwV6YEomPp/s640/journal+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfyl_rRnjUFoMTjqxzowsmX6-Q78NWL8gtXaYPFIWU3DuNJx1tV9oo9zJoL2VMdAn1PkYJEi80dV32jgIkSzBTsP_XwnYgwqjdvur7ykPmYWgJDDicU-TGHekhdyDkjBIbdnwV6YEomPp/s320/journal+3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpiyvzkwo8BvlXm8ca-ZV4-0-3-JNpxQ95ly6SDi9gaZN08NvgYXXXS52YX0e3vp9wVeM7yMQ8s0BILAo8VJnPPjzMJvoUi-aQYDNTyTrVJDJv_BvzpuTR0LnVC5EvkKSr4aI6hR7mtMp/s640/journal+4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpiyvzkwo8BvlXm8ca-ZV4-0-3-JNpxQ95ly6SDi9gaZN08NvgYXXXS52YX0e3vp9wVeM7yMQ8s0BILAo8VJnPPjzMJvoUi-aQYDNTyTrVJDJv_BvzpuTR0LnVC5EvkKSr4aI6hR7mtMp/s320/journal+4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Journal pages</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The story opens with Rooney in drama class with her friend Dani. They are preparing to audition for the school play. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">While she is struggling with the courage to audition her angel Mari appears to help her remember that with God, all things are possible. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rooney finally decides to try out for the lead role and ends up not getting it. Her fellow classmate Thea gets the lead role. Rooney doesn't get any of the active roles. She gets the understudy part for the lead role instead. While Rooney struggles with how to deal with her disappointment, Mari takes her back in time to the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah and how God performed a miracle with the birth of John and the mission He had for him to perform.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-oUBqnMaMbQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="-oUBqnMaMbQ"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The story progresses from how Rooney deals with her disappointment to actually getting to play the lead role in the very end due to an injury that Thea sustains. While she navigates through her emotions and daily life, Mari continues to take her back in time to cover the stories of </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mary, The Samaritan Woman, Mary and Martha, and Mary Magdalene. Rooney sees how God equipped these women to do the job he put them on earth to perform.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mari encourages Rooney along the way. In the end, Rooney witnesses the death and resurrection of Jesus, and her eyes are open to her own sin and need for a Savior. She confesses her sins and invites Jesus into her heart. She then realizes that God has a mission for her too, to spread the Good News. To tell others about the Gospel and the wonderful things that Jesus has done and will continue to do in your life.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://biblebelles.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/Bible-Belles-Truth-Becomes-Her.jpg" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I really like the idea of what drives these stories. <b><a href="https://biblebelles.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The Adventures of Rooney Cruz series</span></a></b> were created by the author, Erin Weidemann to encourage girls to walk in boldness. To accomplish what God put them here to do and that they are more than able with His help. In a world where young girls struggle so much with insecurity and identity crisis, it is nice to see stories that they can relate to and learn who they are in Christ. There is discussion of "powers" of prayer, patience, bravery, loyalty, and leadership. While I don't like the term "powers" and I am still a little sensitive about the "angel" Mari (because she looks like a fairy and Little Bug is infatuated with fairies --which I don't really appreciate), I still really like the broad message it is trying to convey. And Little Bug absolutely LOVES the stories.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I do recommend you take the time to check out </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://biblebelles.com/pages/ring" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The Adventures of Rooney Cruz RINGLEADERS</span></a></i></b>. You can connect with <b><a href="https://biblebelles.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Truth Becomes</span></a></b> Her on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BibleBelles" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/truthbecomesher/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">INSTAGRAM</span></a></b>. Be sure to also read what my fellow Crew members have to say by clicking on the graphic link below. 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-36012643373781336002020-11-12T00:10:00.000-06:002020-11-12T00:10:14.804-06:00Hope<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2A-smVgS-ZI" width="320" youtube-src-id="2A-smVgS-ZI"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can't hardly get any more annoying than a sideways video, sorry!! I thought I had this live video cued up properly, but I still have a lot to learn! Please join me in the coop as we talk about what it means to have HOPE, and what "not counting your chickens before they are hatched" is all about. Quick surprise cameo from Dolly too! May your day be blessed!</span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-1409138942799023152020-11-06T13:54:00.008-06:002020-11-06T14:22:06.762-06:00Bible Unearthed REVIEW<p> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
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<center><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><img height="89" src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/Drive-Thru-History-Adventures-Logo.png" width="400" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I could probably just write a sentence or two and be done if you are familiar with the <b>Drive Thru History®</b> series with Dave Stotts. It usually only takes one time to get hooked! If you are a homeschooler and not yet familiar with this series then let me share with you a little bit about their upcoming series <b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bible Unearthed</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Drive Thru History® Adventures</span></a></b>. I received early lifetime access to this online streaming course. You will need an internet connection to access the program.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMhjcHYLOGIFcZmrfBAMbvPQFbj4mhCmSWhngH0VtQAzDgRRehmDTDylfFSU3OrFx7OoEWs3vU5GpaHzjI-NknA-GfDRAPn2VLfF9n9LC6-Rr3lMOXJcQhijRfq7-HHSgqsu8xTuD1mLY/s618/artifacts.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMhjcHYLOGIFcZmrfBAMbvPQFbj4mhCmSWhngH0VtQAzDgRRehmDTDylfFSU3OrFx7OoEWs3vU5GpaHzjI-NknA-GfDRAPn2VLfF9n9LC6-Rr3lMOXJcQhijRfq7-HHSgqsu8xTuD1mLY/s320/artifacts.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cool artifacts and all kinds of great info on archaeology</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bible Unearthed</span></a></b> has not been released yet, but you can still join with an "all access" membership that has a yearly subscription and allows you to access ALL of the <b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Drive Thru History</span></a></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">® Adventures</span></a></b> series, even new content as it becomes available. This series is focused on biblical archaeology. Dr. Kennedy goes into depth about the how and why of archaeology and how the historical finds actually link and prove what happened in the bible. The Bible Unearthed series consists of 12 episodes that include:</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is Archaeology?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Impact of Archaeology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Locating Archaeological Sites</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Life of an Archaeologist</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What's Being Discovered Today?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Archaeological Mysteries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Top Discoveries in Bible Archaeology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Getting Involved with Archaeology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Trends in Archaeology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Weird Archaeology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Accidental Discoveries in Archaeology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What's Left to be Discovered</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This particular series is a little different in that it involves Dave's friend, Dr. Titus Kennedy (Archaeologist), and Randall Niles (writer for <b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Drive Thru History®)</span></a></b>. It is essentially a series about archaeology but done with lots of biblical information and Dave's uncanny ability to make you laugh with his antics throughout the episodes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcQM4NOkuXEf3MXXv38DwzpS_WFocBiJbDVtvj9uT6cm4iGQ-XYttIeExif_kbGJRWHmUYeTPlu1QtEYhZ80vDoPPszeMVScWLjBRSAxQZyXmsG5VgGROQ_av6eFB3V__uWVE9ZJrWblP/s1065/Dr+Kennedy.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="1065" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcQM4NOkuXEf3MXXv38DwzpS_WFocBiJbDVtvj9uT6cm4iGQ-XYttIeExif_kbGJRWHmUYeTPlu1QtEYhZ80vDoPPszeMVScWLjBRSAxQZyXmsG5VgGROQ_av6eFB3V__uWVE9ZJrWblP/w400-h140/Dr+Kennedy.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dr. Titus Kennedy and Randall Niles join Dave</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each episode is designed to be completed within a week so you can easily move through the course in 12 weeks. Each "lesson" consists of a short video (approx 15 minutes each), a short reading, optional activity (when available), Scripture reading, Dig Deeper articles (including outside research when available), and worksheets with answer guides. The worksheets consist of 5 questions each.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxZMlnWo_Ls1UXyqMAXNgP9PE4vvbGTZz4b7F3iRvvSxrgT1Ik4QGZOjrxwgcOK6E1psSuskYMtQA6pQ3Ye04dus_17M0UtFuywUwOfSiJSnS5n7YTbg-ZQiZTl7fxQ3yXlxXRcm5OZ5L/s633/Worksheet+1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="633" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxZMlnWo_Ls1UXyqMAXNgP9PE4vvbGTZz4b7F3iRvvSxrgT1Ik4QGZOjrxwgcOK6E1psSuskYMtQA6pQ3Ye04dus_17M0UtFuywUwOfSiJSnS5n7YTbg-ZQiZTl7fxQ3yXlxXRcm5OZ5L/w400-h246/Worksheet+1.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbaZ0kzqoZNO9AyFLOybB1PuQz-JxUOuPFE4bptoNadFoGisitSGM06T1h9pyIc6XCK5387oreUttSsMpG2rxoKG1qOOxiGk41hh8Zmu7bdKyMjkhGzzSofBcU83bIu1W1WzkIJdLLqWi/s662/Worksheet+2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">You begin the course with a welcome that describes what to expect and then download the Course Guide that includes a suggested weekly schedule.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25YGyeja34nbDIr2MxLUPl6qUOB5DTXjzj2LKoQIV4kjA18fVZFgtNH-I0a1cp-_JSx4IjMiKMl7GTPvcJ8zkm_NjLmndBMUpTZEFqoLla2TzdMGv-DHm_sJ2vexmhJgCOI49e9Oulsxq/s955/welcome.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="955" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25YGyeja34nbDIr2MxLUPl6qUOB5DTXjzj2LKoQIV4kjA18fVZFgtNH-I0a1cp-_JSx4IjMiKMl7GTPvcJ8zkm_NjLmndBMUpTZEFqoLla2TzdMGv-DHm_sJ2vexmhJgCOI49e9Oulsxq/w400-h170/welcome.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvYESLHxJArzc-qt-T4G5xsKIuTlOGXqRN6wIf9DO16zBBGJsM1Hq3lorrp7U2ZRxcAzKqDWtzn8RhAkjRxTemSxbe212PymTuomGj4b1Rljhs0KEYzxI_q-a-sNJkkWsizb1xpJ6N0SW/s675/course+guide+sample.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="675" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvYESLHxJArzc-qt-T4G5xsKIuTlOGXqRN6wIf9DO16zBBGJsM1Hq3lorrp7U2ZRxcAzKqDWtzn8RhAkjRxTemSxbe212PymTuomGj4b1Rljhs0KEYzxI_q-a-sNJkkWsizb1xpJ6N0SW/w347-h280/course+guide+sample.PNG" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is very easy to navigate around the program and each episode comes with links to the Course Materials (worksheet and answer guide). Below are some samples of areas to navigate around. It is easy to jump between episodes and go back to previous menus, etc. You even mark the section completed when you have it done.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpwyQRbVbJLTKyczjoMrpc6nazUrN8XhZXrN_iudkjz9c3Gskrbv5OMLyOUHxTxay-zGvBRHRL6K6SMS0eyRgvt6Wg3ejevWhju8ZGhSz_T-tW_dCM9ZW65CvUucQK1vJ45pZPexrtEk5/s981/course+resources_how+to.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="981" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpwyQRbVbJLTKyczjoMrpc6nazUrN8XhZXrN_iudkjz9c3Gskrbv5OMLyOUHxTxay-zGvBRHRL6K6SMS0eyRgvt6Wg3ejevWhju8ZGhSz_T-tW_dCM9ZW65CvUucQK1vJ45pZPexrtEk5/w400-h150/course+resources_how+to.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How-To section</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EzuwVPTRJU9XvaWa2l1Pey-GTNm7jzkYo50ewDb37zm0tZeKs-fik78SA766dYl7SlHFgxSYb72Rjqs78kM1y4iG-Zkyma13PvGdTzURHUGvTj0-DMKpG3SM9apgAKEvVOski2Jl8hEk/s176/course+materials.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="131" data-original-width="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EzuwVPTRJU9XvaWa2l1Pey-GTNm7jzkYo50ewDb37zm0tZeKs-fik78SA766dYl7SlHFgxSYb72Rjqs78kM1y4iG-Zkyma13PvGdTzURHUGvTj0-DMKpG3SM9apgAKEvVOski2Jl8hEk/s16000/course+materials.PNG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Links to PDF downloads</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPljtCgHZUROiLhDYIyzsqr7RNDNjGo2TM4rQSkpM2IXa_WNc1jZFiZfxkE9bC6cfGJDU7n2DaIMp5ee4_GUdkCht31MfxJZECOLJpXU_zorH51SdR5xCnnMePBuFIIhbbKt5Wu6VUnV9/s713/Resume+Course.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="713" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPljtCgHZUROiLhDYIyzsqr7RNDNjGo2TM4rQSkpM2IXa_WNc1jZFiZfxkE9bC6cfGJDU7n2DaIMp5ee4_GUdkCht31MfxJZECOLJpXU_zorH51SdR5xCnnMePBuFIIhbbKt5Wu6VUnV9/w400-h140/Resume+Course.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once you log off it's easy to come back <br />and continue where you last left off.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuy3qNajkCEy6ZbDvWe6MRqXT921d00Sk6GDubmQPuvRznPMtmRzMRzRC0_WzY6xV91LOcg_vJIq50vY2DT5MKLR1Ar8Yu0L1MA1DoeCGwwsSJBw4poZcTw9wRqvO2-obsRMqsBQoBkP8S/s654/advancing+through+course.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="186" data-original-width="654" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuy3qNajkCEy6ZbDvWe6MRqXT921d00Sk6GDubmQPuvRznPMtmRzMRzRC0_WzY6xV91LOcg_vJIq50vY2DT5MKLR1Ar8Yu0L1MA1DoeCGwwsSJBw4poZcTw9wRqvO2-obsRMqsBQoBkP8S/w400-h114/advancing+through+course.PNG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advancing through the course<br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiytGoY7byVbMydCBFBU9MK6QHtDe9z_dur2doTR23c_Le1Rlsr8wccfmM6sXKTvzV7AcuH9CSwSNHWOXwTRrlaJCfpPeCBztlG9_UHiaQAnmFO0PvW2W2OMVkf5z0W1SOesBXOcz7zWY/s243/mark+complete.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="97" data-original-width="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiytGoY7byVbMydCBFBU9MK6QHtDe9z_dur2doTR23c_Le1Rlsr8wccfmM6sXKTvzV7AcuH9CSwSNHWOXwTRrlaJCfpPeCBztlG9_UHiaQAnmFO0PvW2W2OMVkf5z0W1SOesBXOcz7zWY/s0/mark+complete.PNG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be sure to take advantage of the exclusive private FACEBOOK page group through the link in your course. You can connect with and converse with others who are going through the series.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAYnalJB6nUv2m9Q4aXRt1LdT2H6_tRtxj7Z_h7sXX1GyjMzGfjwb7Al9WO2vTLOnuM6gIEJyIpBxNnj1Ylei3IUu_PfxtW9hR-x7oJo5vR0uuv8jnYC4imvNvXYOTGOqzXv5DjF-A9eO/s334/join+exclusive+FB+page.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAYnalJB6nUv2m9Q4aXRt1LdT2H6_tRtxj7Z_h7sXX1GyjMzGfjwb7Al9WO2vTLOnuM6gIEJyIpBxNnj1Ylei3IUu_PfxtW9hR-x7oJo5vR0uuv8jnYC4imvNvXYOTGOqzXv5DjF-A9eO/s16000/join+exclusive+FB+page.PNG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3M4ExiDPLbCBcBBHaglDTbsUXfLEOP1okumOEsoWBZxBHznHzi3SXW11tujzRQIysZTKOLpoEKd4bH9tDr2Ilh5cFx9bbYKJSZ1QBkY4DL3odwxWauiUfQCKHYwVwTEUaUBwEPxQunnai/s436/private+FB+page.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3M4ExiDPLbCBcBBHaglDTbsUXfLEOP1okumOEsoWBZxBHznHzi3SXW11tujzRQIysZTKOLpoEKd4bH9tDr2Ilh5cFx9bbYKJSZ1QBkY4DL3odwxWauiUfQCKHYwVwTEUaUBwEPxQunnai/s320/private+FB+page.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I give </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bible Unearthed</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://www.drivethruadventures.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Drive Thru History® Adventures</span></a></b> two thumbs up!! 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-69233689188043161422020-11-04T13:50:00.000-06:002020-11-04T13:50:18.933-06:00Personal Finance Program REVIEW<p style="text-align: left;"> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6T_pu9YW2jF-GA5EHRKwJ8NQzoYS5D1wshLaxB91hFYE89Bu4uBOP5rs_Pr8lZ5n2d62vTiiJY1Mh8E0cdQKE7AMASelGUNgkgpNPZ4Ri3wC_wIPRnNKdk6_eRKCWl2PFuyXIjBPFZwc/s1061/cover+photo.PNG" style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="1061" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6T_pu9YW2jF-GA5EHRKwJ8NQzoYS5D1wshLaxB91hFYE89Bu4uBOP5rs_Pr8lZ5n2d62vTiiJY1Mh8E0cdQKE7AMASelGUNgkgpNPZ4Ri3wC_wIPRnNKdk6_eRKCWl2PFuyXIjBPFZwc/w429-h233/cover+photo.PNG" width="429" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Finances, they affect all of us. In my adult life, I have learned that the earlier you can get a grasp on your finances and how things work, the better off you will be. I was so happy to have a chance to review the <b><a href="https://www.pemlife.org/homeschool" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Personal Finance Illustrated® Homeschool Edition</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://www.pemlife.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">PEM LIFE</span></a></b>. My high schooler is a junior this year and I felt it was time for him to take a plunge into this. It is an online program so you will need internet access. The course was originally designed to qualify for 3 credit hours at the collegiate level but it is easily adaptable to the high school level. It is written for a semester course and I received free access to this program for 6 months.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98JSVDZdQOpb19jfNUSe2XaQDEBL1BTnBL_vX6SeD7jZE2APYnhSRdKf4xKlQO1M2tc6h4LYfGr7G9qkIPg4DW_2-aKxoHm67RWbVKgjdVcPxwy7ojLHqTEdJeycSHkHhLsa3jE6ar2g8/s620/menu.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="252" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98JSVDZdQOpb19jfNUSe2XaQDEBL1BTnBL_vX6SeD7jZE2APYnhSRdKf4xKlQO1M2tc6h4LYfGr7G9qkIPg4DW_2-aKxoHm67RWbVKgjdVcPxwy7ojLHqTEdJeycSHkHhLsa3jE6ar2g8/w260-h640/menu.PNG" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Course Menu</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My initial response to this program was a little overwhelming. When I first logged on I felt that the opening dashboard was quite confusing. I wasn't quite sure where to go. After I fiddled around a little I was able to get into the course and view some videos. I was still unsure after that how to proceed. There are "next" buttons when you view screens and videos, but that is not necessarily the "next" thing you need to do. Once I clicked on the course the menu became a little clearer. I set up a 3-ring binder for him to put the printed copy of the text and all his assignments into.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlRCnuTKBBvehUcsvyWz9RA4um9l9Bcli0EVxMSiFPns4w71Er_MqwePUzA0H5Kpw7qHgh5wR0K5B_6-v8Qf5PIDZXdJXfSAHvtpy6_Mnuq8Agc4GTJc2d1yB_mqmypRdjlP8JaowWDiM/s640/syllabus.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlRCnuTKBBvehUcsvyWz9RA4um9l9Bcli0EVxMSiFPns4w71Er_MqwePUzA0H5Kpw7qHgh5wR0K5B_6-v8Qf5PIDZXdJXfSAHvtpy6_Mnuq8Agc4GTJc2d1yB_mqmypRdjlP8JaowWDiM/w300-h400/syllabus.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzoQ37JemdQQGEDlb2XKPPSbyjQu57G8oCBOYPARCu4sVsZD3d8fvTv7mWPkFIbrZw2kgLjXwUd3YF5-FfhsVb6ub-RxqhM6ICcW3PuDKYeY3bbHZSwv6Na-4BZThsfYdv4yHLu6PgEri/s1162/left+menu+no+break+down.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="1162" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOzoQ37JemdQQGEDlb2XKPPSbyjQu57G8oCBOYPARCu4sVsZD3d8fvTv7mWPkFIbrZw2kgLjXwUd3YF5-FfhsVb6ub-RxqhM6ICcW3PuDKYeY3bbHZSwv6Na-4BZThsfYdv4yHLu6PgEri/w400-h168/left+menu+no+break+down.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcXxA0i-NWScR4A5jKp1yiZmsKEL6yGnbiMlIMvhr7VHh6je5yUWATKpEZhjrVJTLCIWdLe1o3RWvumJdKg_icfWK8JvTtrJmiDQ5LykQw7nZ28Ym5gFh1AAIjWvjx8OSxzrN630uaHGF/s463/resources.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="463" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcXxA0i-NWScR4A5jKp1yiZmsKEL6yGnbiMlIMvhr7VHh6je5yUWATKpEZhjrVJTLCIWdLe1o3RWvumJdKg_icfWK8JvTtrJmiDQ5LykQw7nZ28Ym5gFh1AAIjWvjx8OSxzrN630uaHGF/w400-h308/resources.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Resource Library</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You move around using the menu on the left and proceed through the course. You can have your student do this independently or you can view the instructor videos available to help guide and direct your student. I have been letting my son work on his own because I have been overwhelmed with other work but it became apparent that I needed to step in and help guide him a little. The game changer: the instructor section and videos. Oh my goodness! We were really missing out by not taking advantage of this part of the course. The <b>Instructor Guides</b> for each unit gives you, the teacher, prep helps, class timeline, and most importantly student assignments! The student assignments consist of fill in the blank worksheets for them to fill out as they complete their reading assignments and watch the videos. They completely help your student prepare for the quizzes and writing assignments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq15hykbq_v9Xf5sujlmWjI2o60lLLnyR5L1FQwFmooZ_713tTD8Pr-jGljln93FVEWkc76dSfYxwHWUt3TXmBlJSs-ODigM-6nGqMI_OmJ-qTsmWP3XAOXmWuqARQISbxH6SbqqP7hsmc/s579/instructor+guide.PNG"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="579" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq15hykbq_v9Xf5sujlmWjI2o60lLLnyR5L1FQwFmooZ_713tTD8Pr-jGljln93FVEWkc76dSfYxwHWUt3TXmBlJSs-ODigM-6nGqMI_OmJ-qTsmWP3XAOXmWuqARQISbxH6SbqqP7hsmc/w400-h360/instructor+guide.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEtyiQ5ESA_dG52r7c3-BkgWkhMJPSS-BVjcmRdr9JH4KuXFzU4EBPdloB2SvTw_TneNdTZOQUd7oPxvl18mopNyTbP3Le8z9Mieug0ya9jd1-IXKjWjLnRNt37vy2XpaUchqSN_SxUyM/s715/Teacher+notes.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="555" data-original-width="715" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEtyiQ5ESA_dG52r7c3-BkgWkhMJPSS-BVjcmRdr9JH4KuXFzU4EBPdloB2SvTw_TneNdTZOQUd7oPxvl18mopNyTbP3Le8z9Mieug0ya9jd1-IXKjWjLnRNt37vy2XpaUchqSN_SxUyM/w400-h310/Teacher+notes.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample Instructor Notes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSLjPpVlAZMdU7NVVrtmZaM1QUuff4gAOwlR6AmNEyCE89tPCQo2DuG9OiNjLFvF__wh3XD1z0VBO26NSdJs19_tXzGwKzQ_16d8k4gB9sHaBPXCzgUK1WIHbCUvotFlz9M_atauouubr/s492/sample+student+handout.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="492" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSLjPpVlAZMdU7NVVrtmZaM1QUuff4gAOwlR6AmNEyCE89tPCQo2DuG9OiNjLFvF__wh3XD1z0VBO26NSdJs19_tXzGwKzQ_16d8k4gB9sHaBPXCzgUK1WIHbCUvotFlz9M_atauouubr/w400-h329/sample+student+handout.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample Student Handout</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />The <b>ancillary lessons</b> from the teacher section are key and help you to work through some of the available resources in the resource library. I can't imagine trying to work through this without the <b>Instructor Guide</b>. Your student is taken through the process of how and why to create a resume in the very first unit using the ancillary lesson from the Instructor Guide section.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1sGhPvOiSwtRvOWJZBiz2uzcBb83zVb6xDoDQrY8ISh5bL7-ydDqmIx-1nEcuVxo9Xo13OrqB8ETUe4dN8_G55hG4OW6ytNixrlve9F4xRhQtCc8kwf8VzhXV3zMbgEn71BsRyTFmQSo/s524/ancilliary+lesson.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="524" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1sGhPvOiSwtRvOWJZBiz2uzcBb83zVb6xDoDQrY8ISh5bL7-ydDqmIx-1nEcuVxo9Xo13OrqB8ETUe4dN8_G55hG4OW6ytNixrlve9F4xRhQtCc8kwf8VzhXV3zMbgEn71BsRyTFmQSo/w400-h217/ancilliary+lesson.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample Ancillary lesson<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The general flow of the program is:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read the assigned text</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fill out the worksheet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Watch any videos</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fill out the worksheet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Work on any ancillary assignments, videos, worksheets, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prepare and take quizzes as assigned</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Participate in forum discussions (discussion board)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Complete any writing assignments including the Reflection Posts</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As you can see there are several opportunities for writing. The system grades the quizzes in real-time and provides you with a grade. There are rubrics provided for the written assignments. You also submit these in the program but since my son has not completed any yet I am unsure of the outcome.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxyFIrmghZ69UlSngDo7MDMVj30_eXN3rBoinr7uFRLNZj2-l6l29_54BiZ6t6enwz6YwR6ILpPEbQliMDo4BJDcBvKNV9t6sQEVFkUrWR6g9t66xOZDXgWOJfFeDsFHfgzMHwzSgf32u8/s939/grade.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="939" height="46" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxyFIrmghZ69UlSngDo7MDMVj30_eXN3rBoinr7uFRLNZj2-l6l29_54BiZ6t6enwz6YwR6ILpPEbQliMDo4BJDcBvKNV9t6sQEVFkUrWR6g9t66xOZDXgWOJfFeDsFHfgzMHwzSgf32u8/w400-h46/grade.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The takeaway on this program is, Wow! There is so much here to glean from. The resources in the <b>Interactive Resource Library</b> are great (they are interactive online!!). We are doing daily lessons now and working our way through the program. There are writing assignments and <b>discussion boards</b> that he has not yet participated in but hope to soon. It looks like more people are entering the discussion boards so hopefully, that will continue. I think the content provided is phenomenal and the wisdom learned is indispensable. The icing on the top when in the final Unit 18 the topic covered is <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Danger of Riches</i>. It is taught from a biblical standpoint and this is key for me. It hit a home run in my book.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-SGL_8PEO_hDphmuSAgdjkaW3VMqWtaU2Zm2fD0VV1mTuayQPNrYUU4jBDQsaKVfDhkgTnLcUe4J-RZ9-fs9FlmMH1g6LKfSCxLOgR-ue5jrOvciNgA_SDrJZD77xHFU-sJA0DeoDvaa/s548/interactive+resource+library.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="325" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-SGL_8PEO_hDphmuSAgdjkaW3VMqWtaU2Zm2fD0VV1mTuayQPNrYUU4jBDQsaKVfDhkgTnLcUe4J-RZ9-fs9FlmMH1g6LKfSCxLOgR-ue5jrOvciNgA_SDrJZD77xHFU-sJA0DeoDvaa/w238-h400/interactive+resource+library.PNG" width="238" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample Interactive Library</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDHJaS-QjJCiCMzIkCZmwrIFXWJAy7Agv2NqcDW9_xapcn_4w4rrOaoC98KY7EcRSDY9l7-1XnlHY9m8uSKFT5dFo-_70Q1aGd3fS_hrAMIrYFz9itAHpjrh-lt2Kxh2JtYuX7xBR7Nqf/s640/TOC.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDHJaS-QjJCiCMzIkCZmwrIFXWJAy7Agv2NqcDW9_xapcn_4w4rrOaoC98KY7EcRSDY9l7-1XnlHY9m8uSKFT5dFo-_70Q1aGd3fS_hrAMIrYFz9itAHpjrh-lt2Kxh2JtYuX7xBR7Nqf/w300-h400/TOC.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Table of Contents</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I give </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">the <b><a href="https://www.pemlife.org/homeschool" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Personal Finance Illustrated® Homeschool Edition</span></a></b> two thumbs up!! You might need to take the time to get familiar with navigating the program but it is so worth it! You can connect with <b><a href="https://www.pemlife.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">PEM LIFE</span></a></b> on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PEMLIFE.ORG/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJau9Nh4q4Dx9HBlPcr3eFg/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">YOUTUBE</span></a></b>.</span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<center><a href="https://www.pemlife.org/" target="_blank"><img height="213" src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/Pem_life-RGB-_-color-rounded-on-light-_-1-1024x545.png" width="400" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please take the time to check out the reviews from my fellow Crew members by clicking on the graphic link below, thanks!!</span></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center>
<center><a href="http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/personal-finance-illustrated-homeschool-edition-pem-life-reviews*/" target="_blank"><img alt="Personal Finance Illustrated® Homeschool Edition {PEM LIFE Reviews}" border="0" height="194" src="http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2-Click-Here-to-Read-More-Reviews-2016.jpg" width="400" /></a></center>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-65607156829667665532020-11-04T10:31:00.000-06:002020-11-04T10:31:58.582-06:00Dolly's Debut<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="362" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v_jAAZUWaBA" width="435" youtube-src-id="v_jAAZUWaBA"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dolly, my parrot chicken is always coming and perching on my shoulder to tell me about her night, day, or just to chatter about something. Her debut on a recent segment from one of our church devotionals is going to be a springboard to something new. Now she will have a platform to visit with others. I'm not sure if she will join me, but be watching soon for something new we are currently working on. Hopefully, it will unfold within the next few days! May your day be blessed.</span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-42848735903917677722020-10-30T13:43:00.003-05:002020-10-30T14:00:54.628-05:00Smart Kidz On-Demand Radio Library REVIEW<p> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_WmSSgV4yZdty952_E6riYBntBpjHGr0YM-npAEDdRdsMArD6111dPHD0yLeLVXESbyh3E7Z4qwtNOZjRKBNGPLfzygvaKW6NdpBrGeYAhI6ps-O6QycPSDR6pJMn9YWVOmaF25sMVN2/s1263/header.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="1263" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_WmSSgV4yZdty952_E6riYBntBpjHGr0YM-npAEDdRdsMArD6111dPHD0yLeLVXESbyh3E7Z4qwtNOZjRKBNGPLfzygvaKW6NdpBrGeYAhI6ps-O6QycPSDR6pJMn9YWVOmaF25sMVN2/w400-h161/header.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><center><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/SmartKidz-logo.png" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you remember those old radio show programs (oh dear, my age is showing!)? Meet the modern version with an educational flair mixed in along with a kids version of online streaming radio! I was excited to be able to try <b><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Smart Kidz Radio: Member's On-Demand Radio Program Library</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Smart Kidz Radio</span></a></b>. I received a free 6-month subscription to this <b>educational and inspirational radio station for kids</b>. It's not your average music streaming service. You do need wifi to access the service. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdid4bJ-0KYMjRbO6AwGZ9Vdk4fYcZwmKcmmjW9THA1arFzyT2zKXP3g5cibBX5M0pC5m_UO4oEENL2xO4tkuRWJfjwIAIJgFmPqYJYzQE7Z6AyS2WnCNqCXzWKUTR_HhPS90ijQLCjfHC/s1081/program+groups.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1081" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdid4bJ-0KYMjRbO6AwGZ9Vdk4fYcZwmKcmmjW9THA1arFzyT2zKXP3g5cibBX5M0pC5m_UO4oEENL2xO4tkuRWJfjwIAIJgFmPqYJYzQE7Z6AyS2WnCNqCXzWKUTR_HhPS90ijQLCjfHC/w400-h219/program+groups.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A sampling of program groups available (there are <b>MANY</b> more!!)</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is so much more to this <b>Radio Program Library</b> than just streaming music. <b><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Smart Kidz</span></a></b> has a heart to not only help educate your child, but to help with character building, social skills, and positive values. The management team of the company has over 30 years of experience in the <b>home educational market</b>. There are over 3,000 children and family songs in the digital library. With a paid subscription, you receive 1 new resource added to your library each week.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjQdfrz2Lf72k2g6LJIumbbVUtooSvbvyne7joM7WHmJZfjC-ZKglBkFQZGnGduG_2ubRuvykboBr4y2gmgA9GHSsdCq8ECT05lHdatycnmZOp3EJTkl9xw_iVk100SM2uYJiVCu62nLT/s316/bible+songs.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjQdfrz2Lf72k2g6LJIumbbVUtooSvbvyne7joM7WHmJZfjC-ZKglBkFQZGnGduG_2ubRuvykboBr4y2gmgA9GHSsdCq8ECT05lHdatycnmZOp3EJTkl9xw_iVk100SM2uYJiVCu62nLT/s0/bible+songs.PNG" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_hYZrLcPOiHtQ7NLo3tPS917Vc3QuXPEZ0j_qU6m2Ovsg8_jnzER3T6eXOgS-aXlCApeA3rtP-QE6UPDyxs_0kouO6mTMiDS6UbfXASZvlIJPPKsmuTYnk8HZkNCMM4fAyvPEVQSWL71/s647/Christian.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="647" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_hYZrLcPOiHtQ7NLo3tPS917Vc3QuXPEZ0j_qU6m2Ovsg8_jnzER3T6eXOgS-aXlCApeA3rtP-QE6UPDyxs_0kouO6mTMiDS6UbfXASZvlIJPPKsmuTYnk8HZkNCMM4fAyvPEVQSWL71/w400-h216/Christian.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Christian Music and Bible Songs</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Setting up an account is simple and easy and you log in quickly with your email and password. Access to the streaming is completely free but the content is changing all the time. To have access to <b>all</b> of the content <b>all</b> of the time <i>including new content each week</i> it is beneficial to have a paid membership. If your child has a favorite story or song it may not be accessible for long without a paid membership since content changes all the time on the site. Paid members have access to <b>ALL</b> of the content <b>ALL</b> of the time.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiY_XQyBnlNLT6fkzqI7t0uJsW6pngC1sSBoqFLL-jXfsB5pZ7md_rSSud-A6wjyJhzdWoC8vmQFNehldtmCP9mLtzeqrAVCE0E0rw_90advkV8fL_crdQAlKeYzEgSglc33aKJZ4CSht/s612/story+time.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="233" data-original-width="612" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiY_XQyBnlNLT6fkzqI7t0uJsW6pngC1sSBoqFLL-jXfsB5pZ7md_rSSud-A6wjyJhzdWoC8vmQFNehldtmCP9mLtzeqrAVCE0E0rw_90advkV8fL_crdQAlKeYzEgSglc33aKJZ4CSht/w400-h153/story+time.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Story Time Programs</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Once we logged on we were able to stream from the library right away and Little Bug was so excited to explore. There is so much content!! There is something for age groups from birth to age 10 and beyond. It is geared more for the little ones but older kids and adults can also enjoy the classical music and some of the American Heritage songs. Her current favorite is the <b>Smart Kidz Storytime Programs</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxQziaD-dIv7FhJtWg2DMasc-3lWR0ktD7TIybK-ATGbvsW7uivjXMHsDJR4p1RnApU0G5HZ-rH1u27OICbpr42HzcFYgj-C6FjfItLvS-R4qrX7b6U3I1KB_dBhLSxlpySv-G1S0n0HI/s664/classical.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="664" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxQziaD-dIv7FhJtWg2DMasc-3lWR0ktD7TIybK-ATGbvsW7uivjXMHsDJR4p1RnApU0G5HZ-rH1u27OICbpr42HzcFYgj-C6FjfItLvS-R4qrX7b6U3I1KB_dBhLSxlpySv-G1S0n0HI/w400-h231/classical.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Classical Music</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The content easily plays in the background while you work on other things such as crafts or puzzles (which Little Bug adores!). As a mom, I like that there are character-building content and other educational programs including Spanish, Music History, Science, Math, and Reading to name a few! Little Bug can easily navigate the dashboard to find what she wants to listen to (she is in 2nd grade). There are even some options for downtime in the Bedtime, Affirmations & Relaxations program section.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KBYQovx5n_FsGXJ0P7mLFMmSCFkJvve28I2a9K2E6auS74ANlTC19CbdpxIAizFImvYVmYvWpMFkFjqFoiCQy0XoGlmwM4CWXOlK_5wNgoH8lXGjIcgMxhmpn7rVykW7LXFfGbyHLknw/s627/spanish.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="627" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KBYQovx5n_FsGXJ0P7mLFMmSCFkJvve28I2a9K2E6auS74ANlTC19CbdpxIAizFImvYVmYvWpMFkFjqFoiCQy0XoGlmwM4CWXOlK_5wNgoH8lXGjIcgMxhmpn7rVykW7LXFfGbyHLknw/w400-h165/spanish.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spanish</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another very positive aspect of the company is the <b><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/about" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Smart Kidz Radio Foundation</span></a></b> -- "a non-profit foundation that will offer educational scholarships and financially support programs that give opportunities for young people to follow their dreams and make a difference in the world." (from website FAQ). A portion of your membership fees (20%) goes to support this wonderful foundation. In our ever changing, crazy world we live in it is nice to know there are still companies out there that want to sow positively into our youth, the future. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We give </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Smart Kidz Radio: Member's On-Demand Radio Program Library</span></a></b> a thumbs up. You can't go wrong and can check them out for free. If you want to see what you get with a paid membership there is a 14-day trial option to sign up for and test it out. You can connect with <b><a href="https://smartkidzradio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Smart Kidz Radio</span></a></b> on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/smartkidzradio" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b>, <b><a href="https://twitter.com/smartkidzradio" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">TWITTER</span></a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smartkidzradio" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">INSTAGRAM</span></a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/smartkidzradio/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">PINTEREST</span></a></b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please be sure to also check out what my fellow Crew members have to say about this wonderful educational and inspirational radio station for kids by clicking on the graphic link below. Happy listening!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><center><br /></center>
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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-77525996180097754822020-10-29T01:04:00.000-05:002020-10-29T01:04:10.452-05:00End of Season Garden<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMwAnZxclN82HQpZ0VDUMT_hP12maWaMdNFk1G7nCvICie2U0lVfJwhjXrdIXZzsKdCd6XW99c0ev8QAK8mWQwt92o1rZ5euepGaxv8HaN4nMfSJxhpQAi9TuCDM916_77Bg2iGxHXDfy/s640/garden+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMwAnZxclN82HQpZ0VDUMT_hP12maWaMdNFk1G7nCvICie2U0lVfJwhjXrdIXZzsKdCd6XW99c0ev8QAK8mWQwt92o1rZ5euepGaxv8HaN4nMfSJxhpQAi9TuCDM916_77Bg2iGxHXDfy/w300-h400/garden+1.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How in the world do you get the above pic from the pic below??</span></div><p></p></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFA7aNXl958h9SEbXEWk8kTJRwIhR0fBF7n5wjo2FzHALPrZ0XcjbVMpp7bFHhluZFrM1AXIaJWrJ0270VQ5r_cNe9y42RAw_iDn5VWVUVp65Xqqf0Ews2n4742g9kY-fks6QdLw59g3e/s640/garden+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFA7aNXl958h9SEbXEWk8kTJRwIhR0fBF7n5wjo2FzHALPrZ0XcjbVMpp7bFHhluZFrM1AXIaJWrJ0270VQ5r_cNe9y42RAw_iDn5VWVUVp65Xqqf0Ews2n4742g9kY-fks6QdLw59g3e/w300-h400/garden+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We worked so hard this year to get and keep control of the garden. Things were going really well until more life happened. We had rain at the wrong times in relation to my schedule and I just wasn't able to get to the garden as often as the season started to wind down. It doesn't take much out here for the weeds to overtake the garden. We'll have it looking like the above pic again, but it's gonna be a lot of work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The big plus takeaway is that the black landscape fabric really worked!! Looking forward to more success next year. Also learned that we are going to put up more cattle fencing for the tomatoes to grow on again instead of the cages. Many years ago I had a consistent good harvest when I tied them to fencing instead of cages.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How does your garden grow? Have you winterized everything yet?</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /> <p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-91427556232327901222020-10-23T13:14:00.011-05:002020-10-23T13:49:49.771-05:00Thinkwell Homeschool REVIEW<p> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
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positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. </b></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEk3e8M_dbF8Fsv3is29c3pPlOmadZV9Tc231BwBB2Ulvwq1bZh3CzSlWMxRcgx9SYD8pwQ1SxeLXTvVLFLKkqwwUvJ0ioyL6ePmsuTNs4p_-on_sVGpbwklO5xjYXKXFrq2fbjh6rPeQ/s1024/program+pic.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="1024" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEk3e8M_dbF8Fsv3is29c3pPlOmadZV9Tc231BwBB2Ulvwq1bZh3CzSlWMxRcgx9SYD8pwQ1SxeLXTvVLFLKkqwwUvJ0ioyL6ePmsuTNs4p_-on_sVGpbwklO5xjYXKXFrq2fbjh6rPeQ/w400-h224/program+pic.PNG" width="400" /></a></i></div><p></p><center><a href="https://www.thinkwellhomeschool.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/TW_Homeschool_Logo_x40.png" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where do I start? Math. It's complicated. I'm pretty good at math, but my high schooler, not so much. I'm sure it has a lot to do with his dyslexia and of course just plain not wanting to do it. When I had the chance to get some help from a live teacher I jumped on the opportunity. I am so glad I chose to give <b><a href="https://www.thinkwellhomeschool.com/collections/instructor-led-courses/products/geometry-online-course-with-instructor-semester-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Thinkwell's Instructor-led Geometry</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://www.thinkwellhomeschool.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Thinkwell Homeschool</span></a></b> a try!! Wow. I did have some trouble creating my account but they helped me get on track pretty quickly and easily. Once we were set up I could see how wonderful the organization of the program was. I received not only one but two full semesters of access to this course. It is an <b>NCAA approved</b> <b>online math</b> program and will need a device to access the lessons and an internet connection.</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJeqX-QdNKNb5_C2x6DZ7_T4lONWrCZDtC0NMAVswqUJ9eYB1OhTI9MnpbzUt1SOoa9whYh_sQ5EF57-FL9iAYdvCCP7OgAnb7SKf8dJtlrWgS17sB9yGNGadyUKBnTmCFkj5RifwDdqs/s660/Tips+for+success.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJeqX-QdNKNb5_C2x6DZ7_T4lONWrCZDtC0NMAVswqUJ9eYB1OhTI9MnpbzUt1SOoa9whYh_sQ5EF57-FL9iAYdvCCP7OgAnb7SKf8dJtlrWgS17sB9yGNGadyUKBnTmCFkj5RifwDdqs/s320/Tips+for+success.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are set dates for each semester but you are able to work at your own pace to keep up or catch up with the lessons. I don't recommend that you get behind though because it moves at a pretty good clip. We are currently struggling with being behind right now because thanks to this wonderful program I found out that my son's Algebra skills were severely lacking!! I won't go into the long story but when he took Algebra 1 two years ago he did very well. I'm not sure how he pulled it off because he seems to have forgotten even just the very basic algebra skills. We are working on that now so he can get on with the actual Geometry lessons. He has completed lessons, but we are going back and starting over so he has a strong foundation.</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9RYWmAOP8kSQ29WshTc4M69FR2IN6xvlQIjUlLI6FKGWcMLHpiu4yEconIIWdsdqhYKD-RJMS0roIReUbcyQu4f2fyYxPN6-3Jy_uf0LVYW52BV6T5fjgc8GxboF4ZxCeuddGVOiMbR0/s815/sample+course+calendar.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="815" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9RYWmAOP8kSQ29WshTc4M69FR2IN6xvlQIjUlLI6FKGWcMLHpiu4yEconIIWdsdqhYKD-RJMS0roIReUbcyQu4f2fyYxPN6-3Jy_uf0LVYW52BV6T5fjgc8GxboF4ZxCeuddGVOiMbR0/s320/sample+course+calendar.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample of calendar</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6ETZfwnm3B3yejgw4mAOgobboWse8UpK9muoIs2RN36CT9rLSHj-oKqmudNWb5MQrJeXqBRXTUXwnL9jQ4EiizXRIkuvhkqe2P0nmK734MxFG6_pRSvL8xFzO4A8u_TVItnjCE7hr4WR/s445/course+lesson+plan+1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="122" data-original-width="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6ETZfwnm3B3yejgw4mAOgobboWse8UpK9muoIs2RN36CT9rLSHj-oKqmudNWb5MQrJeXqBRXTUXwnL9jQ4EiizXRIkuvhkqe2P0nmK734MxFG6_pRSvL8xFzO4A8u_TVItnjCE7hr4WR/s320/course+lesson+plan+1.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFX8YnB-F4lOogKs-uH3JnpAW3DSbSqNj2B-7WdF2FpcrycsvIzR5hbhtt2zuw1pOagWB_oP4RgM2g4faxUVO9mE0QxkOW2gqstpxzZkobKZwTdBVqnPfbPE74JsqK_B6-mwxCoofKxud/s720/course+lesson+plan+2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFX8YnB-F4lOogKs-uH3JnpAW3DSbSqNj2B-7WdF2FpcrycsvIzR5hbhtt2zuw1pOagWB_oP4RgM2g4faxUVO9mE0QxkOW2gqstpxzZkobKZwTdBVqnPfbPE74JsqK_B6-mwxCoofKxud/s320/course+lesson+plan+2.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample lesson plan</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: -webkit-center;">Algebra? What do you mean Algebra? I didn't remember that you need basic algebra for geometry so the first two weeks in this course are just that, a review in algebra to prepare you for what lies ahead. If you have a student who aced Algebra 1 or just doesn't need the review you can have them take the practice test and then the Algebra Review Test and move on to week 3 right from the start.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: -webkit-center;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNQHRzZay8c" width="320" youtube-src-id="nNQHRzZay8c"></iframe></div><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What do I like about this program? It is so well organized and moves you along at a nice pace. Everything is taught in what I feel is bite-sized pieces. We receive a weekly email that contains two printouts (pdf files), the Weekly To-Do List and the Weekly Warm-Up problem(s). The Weekly To-Do List is gold to me! It takes you step by step for the week on what to do. You complete the tasks one by one and check them off as done! I also get emails twice weekly reminding me of the online office hours.</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFe2o3WO5CVaIiYH1sk-iTQZcOg32quKbnSSXkfFqPuaYwHP86FSU2WFe4d-uTjfIu_q5xrcRZbHVfkfiSGqgPM_jjzBT-azhl79gdKvAyyEZwpooJ4iNrWaqerzbc8q3ysWWYP2QDoOim/s797/weekly+to+do+list.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="797" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFe2o3WO5CVaIiYH1sk-iTQZcOg32quKbnSSXkfFqPuaYwHP86FSU2WFe4d-uTjfIu_q5xrcRZbHVfkfiSGqgPM_jjzBT-azhl79gdKvAyyEZwpooJ4iNrWaqerzbc8q3ysWWYP2QDoOim/w400-h311/weekly+to+do+list.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3An7_b4heyUYvCKubFnF6eBrwJ1dfduMijPsPeSjyY6SIG_wDvYCMP6R9lHtUfw3dkzcRpXkOklyLiKUpfNHbFIcftmMUnlgo-DTZl_pPIz4-oB-TT95zxVPuEwz1sGQnKvkFsdy3bOzp/s809/weekly+warm+up.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="809" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3An7_b4heyUYvCKubFnF6eBrwJ1dfduMijPsPeSjyY6SIG_wDvYCMP6R9lHtUfw3dkzcRpXkOklyLiKUpfNHbFIcftmMUnlgo-DTZl_pPIz4-oB-TT95zxVPuEwz1sGQnKvkFsdy3bOzp/w400-h288/weekly+warm+up.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is your student struggling, needing help on a problem, or just has a general question? Then be sure they attend office hours twice weekly with Julie (live teacher) and Sarah (live teaching assistant). Office hours are held twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays for us) for one hour. They are wonderful and are able to take your student(s) step by step through a problem using their online whiteboard. They interact with the kids and play math games too! They use Zoom as their meeting platform and it has been such a help to my student. Julie's vivacious personality and her calm spirit have really connected with my oppositional and struggling high schooler. I was ready to quit but she has a good rapport with my son and I think we are going to be able to get through this once I get him caught back up. We would not have been behind if he had followed his instructions to complete all his worksheets. I should have watched him more closely and noticed that all the work was not getting completed.</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OFXve7eUAyc" width="320" youtube-src-id="OFXve7eUAyc"></iframe></div><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That being said, if you have a struggling student or one who is good at working around the curriculum (circumventing the system), you may need to be more involved to be sure they are completing what they need to be doing and staying on task. If you have a good strong independent learner then they will thrive in this program.</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimq3nocexSxMkCc2-wjA2jQSG2aGSgeXBlVNkb9VyCQIo0x4TtFJid5o2b0VapOONfi_H-u8zRxn4EKzcUfmCvapnKmX5a5dfryW_OcT_BPzHOGZ2WWVe0apErt4Migi37yIJsuGBXM0dc/s456/help.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="456" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimq3nocexSxMkCc2-wjA2jQSG2aGSgeXBlVNkb9VyCQIo0x4TtFJid5o2b0VapOONfi_H-u8zRxn4EKzcUfmCvapnKmX5a5dfryW_OcT_BPzHOGZ2WWVe0apErt4Migi37yIJsuGBXM0dc/w400-h169/help.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Help videos with Julie</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG8jD7eLwzip_aATk0IuseXyO2Gx1iTzp8HGsWLwa1HnJnltPOYxxBteeyxxPiv5-iwvVmhFQqrFhf496eqwZORxSjHOzgBzgcVNr9cR4tS41aN1PxTZlE_eRIfd0Yd67J2D-td30lqB8/s1362/how+to+videos.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1362" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIG8jD7eLwzip_aATk0IuseXyO2Gx1iTzp8HGsWLwa1HnJnltPOYxxBteeyxxPiv5-iwvVmhFQqrFhf496eqwZORxSjHOzgBzgcVNr9cR4tS41aN1PxTZlE_eRIfd0Yd67J2D-td30lqB8/w400-h174/how+to+videos.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Julie helps you every step of the way<br /></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">The general flow starts with printing out your weekly to-do list and warm-up exercise. The lessons consist of live and recorded sessions with the Geometry Instructor, Julie Welch. The weekly online recorded lessons are conducted by Professor Edward Burger who takes you through the lesson notes and provides examples of the weekly topics covered in the homework. Sarah Flood is the teaching assistant who helps Julie with the weekly office hour sessions. Samantha is the moderator whom I have had contact with due to the problems my student was having. They contacted me personally to notify me of his struggles and have worked with me extensively to get him back on track. There are anywhere from one to three video lessons per week depending on the topic(s) covered and whether there are quizzes or tests involved. You have unlimited attempts on the interactive practice, quizzes, and practice tests. It allows your student to be very prepared for the test. You can view your student's grades from the dashboard link in the course account. There are also parent reports that keep you updated on your student's progress (I have not been getting these due to my son's issues in the program, but I am working with them on fixing this).</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipInlbe71X_TzdeBPSf7fKrClP0n3VFJXyA6KJSd7w0H6BRANElTGiJMYeoBRdq45NDydOOjCUM704VcDmVKMzJhu2vjeRx2XA_Z8pp6PMMsBrEwLCqv3S7gtj7VldLvsabC22rqXaTvaP/s577/sarah+and+julie.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="577" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipInlbe71X_TzdeBPSf7fKrClP0n3VFJXyA6KJSd7w0H6BRANElTGiJMYeoBRdq45NDydOOjCUM704VcDmVKMzJhu2vjeRx2XA_Z8pp6PMMsBrEwLCqv3S7gtj7VldLvsabC22rqXaTvaP/w400-h216/sarah+and+julie.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: -webkit-center;">A typical week might look like this:</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Print out the to-do list and warm-up problem(s)</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Attempt to do the warm-up on your own</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Watch the weekly orientation video of Julie summarizing the weekly lesson and walking you through completing the warm-up,</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Print out the lesson notes</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Watch the online lesson with Prof Burger and follow along with your printed notes marking your own notes with questions if you have any for the upcoming office hours sessions.</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Complete the online interactive practice</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Print out and complete the worksheet practice</span></span></li><li><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Complete any extra interactive practice (not in all lessons)</span></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The answer keys to the worksheets are at the bottom of the lesson page, available to you and your student at all times. They even work out the problem for you so you can check for your errors if there are any.</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIC5um4yMdM-WLbbqt2poRkeu0s39Eu1Q_YzipdOkEL_tn1TJEgAn2gdsaxgCW_y4X0pdr9LQH6G1aLXv4kvL1haIh7w9x3EEhyphenhyphenQIiJmCtvwZdKnj_HMdtS30nHH7XRF4JZ07sqaE8iY-p/s745/sample+answer+key+1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="745" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIC5um4yMdM-WLbbqt2poRkeu0s39Eu1Q_YzipdOkEL_tn1TJEgAn2gdsaxgCW_y4X0pdr9LQH6G1aLXv4kvL1haIh7w9x3EEhyphenhyphenQIiJmCtvwZdKnj_HMdtS30nHH7XRF4JZ07sqaE8iY-p/w400-h214/sample+answer+key+1.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNt59cjp0URIpBIU7ujr-lcHxRNTYBYIaVWQlZaYd3MBBQcTaUZ62NiKFoBIlFeMKIPtaoA4nnT2RDCWUK3dcWrZXtLeoMfmzaHkWO0mfikpKr0VJ-vZtYhs9kKXs9y7W47YFKpplkM8y/s753/sample+answer+key.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="753" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNt59cjp0URIpBIU7ujr-lcHxRNTYBYIaVWQlZaYd3MBBQcTaUZ62NiKFoBIlFeMKIPtaoA4nnT2RDCWUK3dcWrZXtLeoMfmzaHkWO0mfikpKr0VJ-vZtYhs9kKXs9y7W47YFKpplkM8y/w400-h283/sample+answer+key.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample Answer Keys</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is a lot to this <b>online math</b> program and it is pretty pricey, but I think you really get what you pay for. I personally give </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.thinkwellhomeschool.com/collections/instructor-led-courses/products/geometry-online-course-with-instructor-semester-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Thinkwell's Instructor-led Geometry</span></a></b> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">a thumbs up. The jury is still out as to whether it is the program for us due to my son's deficiencies, but I am very hopeful and I think once we get back on track he will succeed with flying colors and be proud of what he has accomplished. I can's say enough good about the instructor Julie who has really helped my son not shut down in his frustration. That means a LOT to me!! I give a personal shout out to Julie Welch and her wonderful exuberance that helps your child to not feel hopeless. Thank you Thinkwell!!</span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can connect with </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.thinkwellhomeschool.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Thinkwell Homeschool</span></a></b> on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThinkwellLearning/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b>, <b><a href="https://twitter.com/thinkwell" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">TWITTER</span></a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ThinkwellVids" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">YOUTUBE</span></a></b>. 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-65571269808062479362020-10-23T00:00:00.006-05:002020-10-23T00:00:38.266-05:00Wedding Bliss<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH32o6zWJ9ZKmUQVvdfxiFEh8mpVkfGtkfQSxXa9PJvaMxVMWMq0oHDa6pq2_Tto3GJiRBm7M5GvUONoJrSgXeT9rdt2oNXc-65tYTY6BXWpq5LvvJs_0aml6z3fjzeLVTT53uVeQsjex4/s960/wedding+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH32o6zWJ9ZKmUQVvdfxiFEh8mpVkfGtkfQSxXa9PJvaMxVMWMq0oHDa6pq2_Tto3GJiRBm7M5GvUONoJrSgXeT9rdt2oNXc-65tYTY6BXWpq5LvvJs_0aml6z3fjzeLVTT53uVeQsjex4/w400-h266/wedding+1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My heart is full. My husband's oldest daughter recently got married and I couldn't be happier for her and our new son-in-law. Of course, I must admit that he had me at "chickens." Yes, he is a fellow chicken lover and I've been blessed with a few cuties of his flock he has shared with me. Follow up to that later in another post.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have known this sweet girl since she was only 7 years old and I have always had a special place in my heart for her. Her mother and I have always gotten along and I feel so blessed that she has shared her with me all these years. I am so over the moon happy for her. Little Bug got to be one of the flower girls and that just made her year. To be able to dance with "Sissy" was just the best too. The teenager got to be a groomsman too and I think that made him happy and proud to be a part of his sister's big day. Thank you Jesus for the many blessings and those to come!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXypMRdVPxWZ-YqDLFIdwnKBHOT-ZHHYDnxjWzr9aHrEtx3e1YhJmoCzUr0LwdSqUkWEm_4W2QStWhFKeU88AMbqf-fDG0Lv00T3-0331nGGPtjj65dTSM8Yj6hK6DK9dvZjS4gGOLQ-BJ/s720/wedding+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXypMRdVPxWZ-YqDLFIdwnKBHOT-ZHHYDnxjWzr9aHrEtx3e1YhJmoCzUr0LwdSqUkWEm_4W2QStWhFKeU88AMbqf-fDG0Lv00T3-0331nGGPtjj65dTSM8Yj6hK6DK9dvZjS4gGOLQ-BJ/s320/wedding+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-3371177088591541852020-10-07T13:58:00.001-05:002020-10-07T14:11:45.711-05:00Writing Curriculum REVIEW<p> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
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<center><a href="https://iew.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/IEW-logo-1.png" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Writing for my high schooler has always been a struggle. When you are not only dyslexic but also dysgraphic, you are bound to have some difficulties. My high schooler has managed to overcome most of his dyslexia, it just makes him have to think harder. The dysgraphia has been a work in progress. We are always looking for programs to help us with these challenges. I was excited to be able to try out the newly revised <b><a href="https://iew.com/SSS" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level C</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://iew.com/SSS" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Institute for Excellence in Writing</span></a></b>®. We have used some of their curricula before and have always been pleased with the results. I first received access to the first 3 weeks of the curriculum and then later received the entire program packet that included the student binder, labeled dividers, pages, teacher manual, and purchase code for my "forever streaming" access to the program.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNHoDNy4O9jP-o-YfHmUIGIybTWTttZfhGwlyVaKNEWYjKrtHuNxK8gA0z7sOWurmZKlTIDGJkx_hdu_jRZr1lKyhANLoe04tseVaYwP3eoJ2sV8QwzOr6_C2re5hibZ75tMXSfN7wXgn/s422/box.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNHoDNy4O9jP-o-YfHmUIGIybTWTttZfhGwlyVaKNEWYjKrtHuNxK8gA0z7sOWurmZKlTIDGJkx_hdu_jRZr1lKyhANLoe04tseVaYwP3eoJ2sV8QwzOr6_C2re5hibZ75tMXSfN7wXgn/s320/box.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYxOzfcLiIwe97MLFW4fWAZylD5tAh90O1cU5OR9vB5xvj6nv5OJi2ZOL5I-UiabirBRM0N1ZSj2unawODPkQcbhkwcwqKSrigdaIdl2rutHUKhfF6kcJw2AumkBOI5J-XJVkcgUNHp4w/s585/contents.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="470" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYxOzfcLiIwe97MLFW4fWAZylD5tAh90O1cU5OR9vB5xvj6nv5OJi2ZOL5I-UiabirBRM0N1ZSj2unawODPkQcbhkwcwqKSrigdaIdl2rutHUKhfF6kcJw2AumkBOI5J-XJVkcgUNHp4w/s320/contents.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The hard copies came nicely packaged in a cardboard box</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You will need internet access for the video lessons. In addition to the hard copy of the program, you also receive access to the online video lessons with Andrew Pudewa as the instructor. If you have never heard of him or watched his videos you are in for a treat. I really like him as an instructor and he seems to really capture the attention of my reluctant high schooler. My high schooler was NOT looking forward to this program but Andrew has really helped him to be able to tolerate it well! Andrew is a clear, concise, and entertaining instructor. I think he is very good at capturing the attention of his students.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DQGjAJWcrQk" width="320" youtube-src-id="DQGjAJWcrQk"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The kit comes with everything you need. The binder has prelabeled dividers and there are instructions on how and what order to place the student pages into it. The teacher manual is wonderful and has complete instructions on how to help your student along in the course. Andrew does the teaching through the videos but you will also watch the videos to prepare for helping your student with the homework and grading. There are instructions in the Teachers Manual on how to access the free downloads that you will use in the course for yourself and your student that include reproducible checklists, student samples (not available for Level C till early November 2020), and timestamps for the videos (invaluable for finding specific content you want to view!).</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiICZqqYfFEcYyEu3n2T_BngwZ77DSKHcwGfNe0Bw73RgXcJIFIvkpM6qxGNU7kHKtK9Qd32SEHmNjps60NKdenBMguHs5BLQ5iA-eXE0lqFqL6E3qcJq9HTL-YknCd-17yvDseBgmSfg/s701/teacher+helps.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="701" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiICZqqYfFEcYyEu3n2T_BngwZ77DSKHcwGfNe0Bw73RgXcJIFIvkpM6qxGNU7kHKtK9Qd32SEHmNjps60NKdenBMguHs5BLQ5iA-eXE0lqFqL6E3qcJq9HTL-YknCd-17yvDseBgmSfg/w400-h131/teacher+helps.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PDF downloads for teacher helps</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicldLB9_Mdw_aALhVCpDg_5MNXkfYnfwEavE6n43Tyz8_XhA_zRd6FR5geGomEy3OxIek2uK3YFHL0O3TfUChF1WMdpdrKU04nJt0rcdGPV6qVsMRxHFiI7HjtP1tsAHX4YMl21FwTbPJI/s598/binder+instructions.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="473" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicldLB9_Mdw_aALhVCpDg_5MNXkfYnfwEavE6n43Tyz8_XhA_zRd6FR5geGomEy3OxIek2uK3YFHL0O3TfUChF1WMdpdrKU04nJt0rcdGPV6qVsMRxHFiI7HjtP1tsAHX4YMl21FwTbPJI/s320/binder+instructions.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Binder instructions for student pages</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1hP07AKvBnWS1l-bS0u-ITMBTfa1kA3rv-6RzSC1_VXFIxK8eBTbbZZuxulR5I-U8jAlVslMtLqTSzQ9PUyPqWWnEMTjMqr4vcmQZUrSR2y24VedrVHTECx9OEIdxdhf8T7aRHNY2Xrf/s907/lesson+video+snippet.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="907" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1hP07AKvBnWS1l-bS0u-ITMBTfa1kA3rv-6RzSC1_VXFIxK8eBTbbZZuxulR5I-U8jAlVslMtLqTSzQ9PUyPqWWnEMTjMqr4vcmQZUrSR2y24VedrVHTECx9OEIdxdhf8T7aRHNY2Xrf/s320/lesson+video+snippet.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Andrew Pudewa does the teaching</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The focus of the program is on <b>nine structural models</b> that include note taking, writing paragraphs, stories, simple reports, writing from pictures, research reports, creative writing, essays, and critiques. <b>Stylistic techniques</b> taught include dress-ups (strong verbs, quality adjectives, etc), sentence openers (prepositional, clausal, etc), and decorations (alliteration, quotation, simile/metaphor, etc).</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcU4SWF2XBjrs1oS8OoD58ccHlJMJ3aiNth1DiWibfX_kza1dni4xz1taspnW1RzeqzWA2YnkODOTT6UP5lHM3COFLamO5SrZ0CwI_MjtCRlTcAH3p8kDy8QDRfcMaMZtuMqyJ4RweGCMc/s640/sample+TOC.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcU4SWF2XBjrs1oS8OoD58ccHlJMJ3aiNth1DiWibfX_kza1dni4xz1taspnW1RzeqzWA2YnkODOTT6UP5lHM3COFLamO5SrZ0CwI_MjtCRlTcAH3p8kDy8QDRfcMaMZtuMqyJ4RweGCMc/w300-h400/sample+TOC.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample Table of Contents</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJzwbj6M6pVOyFRnqQCEIFTa87dsHfw_f369AumWqI9LA_Xvk_8Pr8YkWqxJigDTpmoyon5pmoe2WyX-zQVHk53eZr-PV0A4c_2bMkqcGLAA59-Arn8PfFoGslwDf8GM0ZV3kQnsIeAyT1/s603/sample+teacher+page.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="473" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJzwbj6M6pVOyFRnqQCEIFTa87dsHfw_f369AumWqI9LA_Xvk_8Pr8YkWqxJigDTpmoyon5pmoe2WyX-zQVHk53eZr-PV0A4c_2bMkqcGLAA59-Arn8PfFoGslwDf8GM0ZV3kQnsIeAyT1/s320/sample+teacher+page.JPG" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4HuzJ5ouY1ajui6opKDeXkFq3v5_6xWrVQ0b8aKS-E-SRYj5Zw6JocWpTBThaDh1RhXTNwSYgVY2ljN4uYdjSa86hiaT8amWBr5ReSgkvTX97oC-NycerDcvZVnk7H8il8uiIs8cxsi3/s600/sample+teacher+page+2.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="474" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4HuzJ5ouY1ajui6opKDeXkFq3v5_6xWrVQ0b8aKS-E-SRYj5Zw6JocWpTBThaDh1RhXTNwSYgVY2ljN4uYdjSa86hiaT8amWBr5ReSgkvTX97oC-NycerDcvZVnk7H8il8uiIs8cxsi3/s320/sample+teacher+page+2.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample teacher manual pages with overview and helps</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is so much more to this program than meets the eye. It integrates seamlessly with <b><a href="https://www.homesteadbountyblessings.com/2019/04/fix-it-grammar-review.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Fix It! Grammar</span></a></b> so if you are needing a grammar option then you can do that also. The weekly schedules include which lessons from <b>Fix It! Grammar</b> to cover. There is an included scope and sequence section in the teachers manual that includes literature suggestions and another page that explains how to adapt the program for homeschool, one-day-a-week, two-or three-day-a-week, or four-or five-day-a-week programs.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3h9uyGRUOpzhW5AEcKCz00dDsJEJb_0qrrfcPhQyxWs4KOh-PPRRltYqrCkTMFw9TOPuX1kRRr7bFhGUB3EnWqXmAX8tuzgsC8oAQzZwLCEtBpU-8Z6UsuE6PIoxm9OOQ1FXqKovwrp6U/s468/sample+checklist.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3h9uyGRUOpzhW5AEcKCz00dDsJEJb_0qrrfcPhQyxWs4KOh-PPRRltYqrCkTMFw9TOPuX1kRRr7bFhGUB3EnWqXmAX8tuzgsC8oAQzZwLCEtBpU-8Z6UsuE6PIoxm9OOQ1FXqKovwrp6U/s320/sample+checklist.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample checklist to help in grading</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia15Pbu0twYpNF-EK-JHpz47XC1jCLHVtK3Akj3E6qn4jGuSKabLscF_K6gPtYr1v5uCP1ax2698C9KhretORcSx6zGVZiGyivV7qUagi1Yit3CGZUajtH3TDrc9wNBbxVckQj0mJMYZrx/s617/sample+week+overview.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="476" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia15Pbu0twYpNF-EK-JHpz47XC1jCLHVtK3Akj3E6qn4jGuSKabLscF_K6gPtYr1v5uCP1ax2698C9KhretORcSx6zGVZiGyivV7qUagi1Yit3CGZUajtH3TDrc9wNBbxVckQj0mJMYZrx/w309-h400/sample+week+overview.JPG" width="309" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Weekly lesson overview</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBsge69SDCUFzWNtdoTMc2-epdawPmfUCVS4ZWlw9xVY1k9Na7VmD13gLzn1iyw6Towi2CXJTbUF0fRZ5LhEpNM0IIFv21v2ktE32YICVBURQDZT1dtLebIyqRU8MZHcPvg3jdyp2nJ2I/s640/scope+and+sequence.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBsge69SDCUFzWNtdoTMc2-epdawPmfUCVS4ZWlw9xVY1k9Na7VmD13gLzn1iyw6Towi2CXJTbUF0fRZ5LhEpNM0IIFv21v2ktE32YICVBURQDZT1dtLebIyqRU8MZHcPvg3jdyp2nJ2I/w300-h400/scope+and+sequence.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Adapted 30 week schedule with scope and sequence</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Even though lesson videos are over an hour long, you will see from the weekly schedule that it is generally broken down into two different days so your student has approximately 30-35 minutes of video twice weekly. I really like that the schedule easily allows for a four-day week which works very well for my reluctant student who craves a day off here and there.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHLmOpTg8pRlXWxxm3UTRHEw5qM_yishtprUGKU_AbljPLP8IAGUMZ9RjymTYrOUP7CYoKMO6M5l-qpy4SrYS0dJVd15-a4Y5_hrV1_ONzexSgecnQ-B541E3qLdtUb75ILH0VebpiwcR/s586/timestamps.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="586" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHLmOpTg8pRlXWxxm3UTRHEw5qM_yishtprUGKU_AbljPLP8IAGUMZ9RjymTYrOUP7CYoKMO6M5l-qpy4SrYS0dJVd15-a4Y5_hrV1_ONzexSgecnQ-B541E3qLdtUb75ILH0VebpiwcR/w400-h179/timestamps.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The timestamps PDF from the teacher files is <br />invaluable for finding specific topics</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We have been following the included schedule and use the four or five day schedule as it suits us each week. I am also excited that since he did not complete his </span><b style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.homesteadbountyblessings.com/2019/04/fix-it-grammar-review.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Fix It! Grammar</span></a></b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> that we had received in the past, we can pick that back up and complete in it conjunction with this program. I can't say enough about how much we are liking this <b><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/structure-and-style-students-year-1-level-c-basic-forever-streaming-or-dvd" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">writing curriculum</span></a></b>. My son hates to write and he doesn't like doing literature at all, but this program is getting him through his requirements with a lot less fussing than usual and the simple bite-sized lessons and Andrew's comic relief sure are helping us to do that!!</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I highly recommend </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://iew.com/shop/products/structure-and-style-students-year-1-level-c-basic-forever-streaming-or-dvd" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level C</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://iew.com/SSS" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Institute for Excellence in Writing</span></a></b>®. 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There are free samples available on the <b><a href="https://iew.com/" target="_blank">IEW</a></b> website so be sure to take advantage of those.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center>
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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-74988160554418420852020-10-07T02:56:00.004-05:002020-10-07T02:56:54.953-05:00Kitty Presents<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaMkAs2_CWEaReNGk0aajlZQnF-C5dGnocvreEPz2i-UVkvVt1DpAw2C7INfqaBtpiSDCNut5TaHEW47GJ1IntXcYNKhNEHiE2bj45rKHdEto5UuDrXst2KyFo1E3wh69UnBaq4nBSv2-/s640/mouse.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaMkAs2_CWEaReNGk0aajlZQnF-C5dGnocvreEPz2i-UVkvVt1DpAw2C7INfqaBtpiSDCNut5TaHEW47GJ1IntXcYNKhNEHiE2bj45rKHdEto5UuDrXst2KyFo1E3wh69UnBaq4nBSv2-/w344-h459/mouse.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Lions and tigers and MICE, OH MY!! Why do these farm cats think this is so endearing to us??! I am grateful that she is a good mouser, but I sure could skip the present part. Do you have a good mouser? Do they leave you special presents? Fall is certainly here and harvest time always brings the mice. We are enjoying the cooler weather though. Thanks for the present Katerina!!</span><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-24782948373009290672020-10-02T13:47:00.001-05:002020-10-04T23:05:23.660-05:00Simply Coding REVIEW<p style="text-align: center;"> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
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<center><a href="https://simplycoding.org/coding-for-kids-homeschool-annual-membership/" target="_blank"><img height="88" src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/SimplyCoding-Logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEq1yl2aphrxVNiJSfT5WGvOAAsQ7u5M_sfJMmxbarz8nuXKJbeL3ARtNzZrIkQnYNkJ9RULko18T51MmsXgph4pdZ2S-_uHvbKQQF8MKRwONfK4qlrrFLQHl-AqPVEkQriipY6pLS8SF/s734/program+access.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="734" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEq1yl2aphrxVNiJSfT5WGvOAAsQ7u5M_sfJMmxbarz8nuXKJbeL3ARtNzZrIkQnYNkJ9RULko18T51MmsXgph4pdZ2S-_uHvbKQQF8MKRwONfK4qlrrFLQHl-AqPVEkQriipY6pLS8SF/w400-h170/program+access.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I can only say WOW! I keep wanting my son to like coding for a good skill set for his future. He LOVES video games and it just seems like a good fit. When given the chance once again to receive a coding program I jumped on it. I received a free <b><a href="https://simplycoding.org/coding-for-kids-homeschool-annual-membership/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Coding for Kids Annual Membership</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://simplycoding.org/coding-for-kids-homeschool-annual-membership/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Simply Coding</span></a></b> and I am simply amazed. I did not realize just how much we were going to receive with this membership. There is so much to cover and tell you about I hope I can do it some justice. There are options for single or family use if you choose to purchase a membership. It is designed for use by 11-18 year olds but based on what I see a mature 8 year old could easily begin and there is plenty to keep an adult occupied and learning!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQ_3HDpnVJ49qa2_v9yk78sN8QxiEeuEawHQUmmHU8DuAvzOEqrEFseuiYSJSQEBbG7falfQuUK2ObBEe3SsEd7OxoANLh-Pvix5PafnNzlYRjHr4qt5KRNju5CBvYUIrrSDiCLA3HFGg/s767/simply+coding.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="767" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQ_3HDpnVJ49qa2_v9yk78sN8QxiEeuEawHQUmmHU8DuAvzOEqrEFseuiYSJSQEBbG7falfQuUK2ObBEe3SsEd7OxoANLh-Pvix5PafnNzlYRjHr4qt5KRNju5CBvYUIrrSDiCLA3HFGg/w320-h238/simply+coding.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coding lessons with future lessons grayed out</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is an <b>online program</b> that requires internet access and a decent laptop or computer to work on. You will also be required to download additional programs (for free and paid) in order to complete certain modules. Within the coding section, there does not appear to be any paid programs necessary. We were able to use the text editor and download images for free from a suggested website.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AAMJ4mADUjlLVsSwDCCGhY3LaMp6ZdbZwB12SVrdIAH4igrpeTrPUlFzt88uJGJjmkK7SfspSQSstp0vN6tZTPmB7UDqCnFCoROf6EDPwXAIsQO3OFOiOOwoStopZJRWgtUZlgT02URV/s748/simply+media.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="748" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AAMJ4mADUjlLVsSwDCCGhY3LaMp6ZdbZwB12SVrdIAH4igrpeTrPUlFzt88uJGJjmkK7SfspSQSstp0vN6tZTPmB7UDqCnFCoROf6EDPwXAIsQO3OFOiOOwoStopZJRWgtUZlgT02URV/s320/simply+media.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAWvKd1DNSLdETWJlVBH-DWi-pCjZ2-0YQwc0KUfL1fGMM3zfiiRYXWOCPuLH7IQ2gCqZCIvZTP8Uv76DcjWLg8Ug1bVZlQMa8JeL5dmrn2EmO6YL7udeuNe1zIy2RGpgkITUmU35NWha/s710/simply+tech+essentials.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAWvKd1DNSLdETWJlVBH-DWi-pCjZ2-0YQwc0KUfL1fGMM3zfiiRYXWOCPuLH7IQ2gCqZCIvZTP8Uv76DcjWLg8Ug1bVZlQMa8JeL5dmrn2EmO6YL7udeuNe1zIy2RGpgkITUmU35NWha/s320/simply+tech+essentials.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjCXNgfZOGpHK3u_64M-3ZcApG-ZPpruzdV9uxtasbdehwTX9IZp_KTekYEo0ctxCAelDPKetTEG1g41lHn8Aj8v4s0mctuxps58kvY_olc5-j2Xegv-k_UVmBQHe3sW4GJ1-FKocoWSH/s703/simply+tech+for+kids.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="703" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjCXNgfZOGpHK3u_64M-3ZcApG-ZPpruzdV9uxtasbdehwTX9IZp_KTekYEo0ctxCAelDPKetTEG1g41lHn8Aj8v4s0mctuxps58kvY_olc5-j2Xegv-k_UVmBQHe3sW4GJ1-FKocoWSH/s320/simply+tech+for+kids.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are a LOT of lessons within the tabs to choose from!</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Did I say there was a LOT you get with this <b>homeschool coding program</b>? There are 4 sections (tabs) to choose from. Each tab has a large assortment of programs to learn. Some lessons are not available until you complete prerequisites first. Most lessons have a syllabus to help summarize what you will learn and help keep you on track. You also have the option to upload files for grading if you choose to use it for school credit. You can see from the graphics above what is covered within the different sections (tabs).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFv7-J5upxPlHRI8cN9CjBZ2nEK05hYKmor10emFWKaQjBLQe4ByajC1w-rEUNTfXSJVe-tq6-6gz-IdUILoIMPWsKUdHKAO-z-jsKTGGBeCP4X4Yk5V5zkVdGhIsdBIZyuIeNnsLH8LH/s681/intro+to+websites+syllabus.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="681" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFv7-J5upxPlHRI8cN9CjBZ2nEK05hYKmor10emFWKaQjBLQe4ByajC1w-rEUNTfXSJVe-tq6-6gz-IdUILoIMPWsKUdHKAO-z-jsKTGGBeCP4X4Yk5V5zkVdGhIsdBIZyuIeNnsLH8LH/w400-h214/intro+to+websites+syllabus.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample of part of the syllabus on websites</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">My son is really into fabricating homemade knives. He's actually quite good at it. It seemed to make the best sense to start with building a website. It is a work in progress and it has been a great learning experience. I'm looking forward to the completed project, or at least what would be considered completed. I understand that you will often update your website, but I can't wait for the finished product once this module is completed. Progress has been slow, but it's getting done!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwVzHbY4l9JB8w0LACK-kQRb9QTRO1LDBVcbxbUxMHls2LV2V4NCk9Kl77wHTaG3naSi2Zxhg7bd5iaM7OODsj8rerWJ1PBfZI064YwYriAbB-3kKLmaFgKhP4ld1-2MCitoKDwxpdoLJ/s641/lesson+1+code.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="328" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwVzHbY4l9JB8w0LACK-kQRb9QTRO1LDBVcbxbUxMHls2LV2V4NCk9Kl77wHTaG3naSi2Zxhg7bd5iaM7OODsj8rerWJ1PBfZI064YwYriAbB-3kKLmaFgKhP4ld1-2MCitoKDwxpdoLJ/w205-h400/lesson+1+code.PNG" width="205" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lesson 1 code</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFGbAFLnoen-jlN7CGH9hVTAyNL6FklzhA_9-1tGG268DCV3lfOlqWAN6Qkr4am_DHzBat9RqJNm56VssK-gEpdEry4xXMrrb0FnXlLUX0pJPp3-XB2UFE1Vx0yzQBctiInpawusmJbSa/s547/lesson+1+result.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="343" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFGbAFLnoen-jlN7CGH9hVTAyNL6FklzhA_9-1tGG268DCV3lfOlqWAN6Qkr4am_DHzBat9RqJNm56VssK-gEpdEry4xXMrrb0FnXlLUX0pJPp3-XB2UFE1Vx0yzQBctiInpawusmJbSa/w251-h400/lesson+1+result.PNG" width="251" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lesson 1 visual result (pretty cool!)</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The lessons are simple and straight forward. They are broken down into simple, bite-sized, pieces. I REALLY like that there is a video component that basically walks you through the lesson step by step (generally about 3 minutes or so long). This is such a tremendous help for my son. There are also HINTS within each lesson that actually shows you the code if you don't understand or can't figure it out. There are quizzes throughout to help keep your student on task and measure their retention. They are simple 5 question quizzes that are automatically graded as you complete them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiONE-ERcmI97WSOrK-WT7t4ndWnUO_v6L1l-kf0ePKHjMccwTZsXcqsTDN-Tdr1sqyDBzAxzb0nYgKQB_TRTUR95ITMiVQNE6dfFxeN7iPleREDdR4PQa038ONs7lnKy6uD8PtZ4JOcAa/s1059/sample+lesson+slide.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="1059" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiONE-ERcmI97WSOrK-WT7t4ndWnUO_v6L1l-kf0ePKHjMccwTZsXcqsTDN-Tdr1sqyDBzAxzb0nYgKQB_TRTUR95ITMiVQNE6dfFxeN7iPleREDdR4PQa038ONs7lnKy6uD8PtZ4JOcAa/w400-h164/sample+lesson+slide.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-c0CxlarpsXxFuBoN-CWyYkEeR9LniuDpDWQCtoSfGOu-h1MgRi-83m2qsUUu08Z4QAM8OZGzAUm_JmVB4E65v5VhPFrkYg4Un9HhBVcXB4xrRx7P6PJDy16EltzMDlw_Xw6nXajNTm9/s699/video+lesson.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="699" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-c0CxlarpsXxFuBoN-CWyYkEeR9LniuDpDWQCtoSfGOu-h1MgRi-83m2qsUUu08Z4QAM8OZGzAUm_JmVB4E65v5VhPFrkYg4Un9HhBVcXB4xrRx7P6PJDy16EltzMDlw_Xw6nXajNTm9/w400-h236/video+lesson.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lesson samples showing lesson text and also video component</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is a <b>Parent Dashboard</b> where you can manage your personal information, subscription, passwords, and see your student's progress. Another really nice feature is the <b>Live Teacher Sessions</b>. We have not participated in any of the live sessions, but they are archived and available for viewing at any time. They are wonderful!! They show you how to code additional projects and even give you the code to copy for your own. You can then use the code to play the game or edit it to customize it to your own liking. If you need help or have questions there is an active <b>online help chat available</b>. There is even a link to a <b>Game Design Challenge</b> that your student can enter if they meet the qualifications!!</span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-6pj_HqypMQD9LgomzgIjGbTmSFxz9ILkKXkY3mPvLFI7kh9en3ccBTi7kKous3um54U2Vjfa0XbcmRU32Yydi_7Za-pGvDPIBxcKcjbIMfNV6dS3fBqcv94wkiqFdiL_zW3rmML8dJn/s837/parent+dashboard.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="837" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-6pj_HqypMQD9LgomzgIjGbTmSFxz9ILkKXkY3mPvLFI7kh9en3ccBTi7kKous3um54U2Vjfa0XbcmRU32Yydi_7Za-pGvDPIBxcKcjbIMfNV6dS3fBqcv94wkiqFdiL_zW3rmML8dJn/w400-h186/parent+dashboard.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Parent Dashboard</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsNmRUzZZ3xaY4q2FA7wlJdBnbquexW_dxK3CLAR3nmFl7nf2CwXIOvG5DWmySF6VWzi-4SjYtDwzuD_8PvlN1yMqWKlQvlI5pWnbSNt46oRPlYx1N1gcQ06pZtdQrnnGBJ4_2Ylk6kaM/s472/Live+teacher+sessions.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="472" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsNmRUzZZ3xaY4q2FA7wlJdBnbquexW_dxK3CLAR3nmFl7nf2CwXIOvG5DWmySF6VWzi-4SjYtDwzuD_8PvlN1yMqWKlQvlI5pWnbSNt46oRPlYx1N1gcQ06pZtdQrnnGBJ4_2Ylk6kaM/w400-h378/Live+teacher+sessions.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The following are samples from the website project. There is much to do, but progress is being made and a lot is being learned. It is so exciting to see the progress and the "aha" moments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpiLTkhXM_UQsFZ-SDbbT3aEog6SvOhu4tNQ13EHeFP625NYQW8MegmV18sfMUwK8ht7khOsA8r9msznToIwg9uuNNbUvQg7dKHp5IDDYi8W6_CbTdoQJFJ-H1QdCFJ4_2Xh5CczNQnvX/s1177/Sam%2527s+site+code.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="1177" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpiLTkhXM_UQsFZ-SDbbT3aEog6SvOhu4tNQ13EHeFP625NYQW8MegmV18sfMUwK8ht7khOsA8r9msznToIwg9uuNNbUvQg7dKHp5IDDYi8W6_CbTdoQJFJ-H1QdCFJ4_2Xh5CczNQnvX/w400-h118/Sam%2527s+site+code.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWx2778k0lxn4YrbIwpbtwz8xIyvxP9zC0qMauSuMxR3NE7dUcVW62xqGPuuRg8nHl3jRoOLCxh0_KpcOzVTwceolRTTkRRny6KXLvILEUpYWkkCZpm_KPwAElwntKhgX1Ol5Qv2q_Mit/s706/Sam%2527s+site.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="706" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWx2778k0lxn4YrbIwpbtwz8xIyvxP9zC0qMauSuMxR3NE7dUcVW62xqGPuuRg8nHl3jRoOLCxh0_KpcOzVTwceolRTTkRRny6KXLvILEUpYWkkCZpm_KPwAElwntKhgX1Ol5Qv2q_Mit/w400-h376/Sam%2527s+site.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The coding and the resulting website</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_B4QSN9yiRtm9dWG15rYSDG7QJ4MB1TL8u10HiWqvalWrwNyDxb0g-T4ym-Kiza7ATuzP3V73en_qfBDv4R3tql0wANmCiXCUM3sgbVcWP0U2tGPnzZKJs2FyaR9o756pYPUJZmAnhdV/s1031/create+trivia+questions.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="1031" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_B4QSN9yiRtm9dWG15rYSDG7QJ4MB1TL8u10HiWqvalWrwNyDxb0g-T4ym-Kiza7ATuzP3V73en_qfBDv4R3tql0wANmCiXCUM3sgbVcWP0U2tGPnzZKJs2FyaR9o756pYPUJZmAnhdV/w400-h163/create+trivia+questions.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next up will be learning how to code trivia questions</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This has been a great learning experience and I am so glad we decided to try it. I highly recommend this <b>homeschool coding program</b> to anyone interested in coding or just wanting to be a little more tech-savvy. I think even my son was a little surprised at the ease of use and the wide variety of programs to choose from. We give the <b><a href="https://simplycoding.org/coding-for-kids-homeschool-annual-membership/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Coding for Kids Annual Membership</span></a></b> two thumbs up. You can connect with <b><a href="https://simplycoding.org/coding-for-kids-homeschool-annual-membership/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Simply Coding</span></a></b> on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/simplycoding/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplycodingOrg/featured" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">YOUTUBE</span></a></b>. 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-51889750978355119462020-09-30T13:59:00.005-05:002020-09-30T14:19:05.290-05:00My Teaching Library REVIEW<center style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i></center><center style="text-align: center;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: center;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://myteachinglibrary.com/" target="_blank"><img height="476" src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/My-Teaching-Library-Logo.jpg" width="475" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a homeschooling mom, I am always on the lookout for good <b>homeschooling resources</b>. I am more of an eclectic homeschooler so a good variety of resources is highly desired by me. Getting a free annual membership to the <b><a href="https://myteachinglibrary.com/membership/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Download Club</span></a></b> from <b><a href="https://myteachinglibrary.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">My Teaching Library</span></a></b> has been an absolute blessing!! There are so many resources to choose from for pre-K through 12th grade. You can choose to either purchase resources individually, through an annual membership, or through a lifetime membership. The resources can be used by anyone in your family and once downloaded can be used multiple times. As a <b><a href="https://myteachinglibrary.com/membership/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Download Club</span></a></b> member, we have <b>UNLIMITED</b> downloads for the next year!</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is such a large variety available to choose from. Subjects covered include:</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Arts (Art, Crafts, Music)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Electives (Architecture, Religious Studies, Home Economics, Health, Economics)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Languages (ASL, French, Spanish)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Science</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Character Education</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Language Arts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Math</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Social Studies</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofNAsdeWYQgWQia3cCmXoTg0lRtdmE9cEbtKRGjpETmr3XRC_hqgXZu13Y6M3E9-v_JPxcp6f-trHdyBm2Yg7T6UCmMvBzRTkWKcEe0jSp_AM2dWD4esNEOoHRN9OVh1-Jor1q4h8ZtGm/s593/MTL.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="593" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofNAsdeWYQgWQia3cCmXoTg0lRtdmE9cEbtKRGjpETmr3XRC_hqgXZu13Y6M3E9-v_JPxcp6f-trHdyBm2Yg7T6UCmMvBzRTkWKcEe0jSp_AM2dWD4esNEOoHRN9OVh1-Jor1q4h8ZtGm/w362-h243/MTL.PNG" width="362" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Resources can be searched for by grade, subject, or through miscellaneous topics that include the following to just name a few:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Skills and Concepts (by grade)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Family and Home</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Seasonally Themed Learning</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Holiday Themed Learning</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Interactive Learning (Lapbooking, Notebooking)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Instructional Videos (science)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Puzzles and Games</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Skill Review Packets (pre-K to 3rd grade)</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's easy to navigate around the site and files that you choose (purchase - free with your annual membership fee) for download are stored in your account online until you are ready to download them to your personal device.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uxHNM6TvQRsT9EgavQYat521Tld0H5eH1LOMMccV0gN5laGosWYX6rPXRtAFZqNCmb7yCaFVOmVvdir-TCcdEFuVs-Zhz86U8bMA_A4ICSDikrqcGb2s1M2b-jAVBBZZcqr0fTZbbiMA/s1154/download+page.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="1154" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uxHNM6TvQRsT9EgavQYat521Tld0H5eH1LOMMccV0gN5laGosWYX6rPXRtAFZqNCmb7yCaFVOmVvdir-TCcdEFuVs-Zhz86U8bMA_A4ICSDikrqcGb2s1M2b-jAVBBZZcqr0fTZbbiMA/w498-h200/download+page.PNG" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Downloads on your Account page</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9_AVah3JDrZP72hK6RwWNxSCsZIuxJElZVKvsLTHXUUTYTSOSrUn49W46IjcT-p0TYkvJGLOws2EzJAzXXasxcyYR1Kh7ITdknKLarZAzZspVGQvkBnj4UIByWtu_HAYT5_eg-bczZyb/s544/state+coloring+books.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="418" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9_AVah3JDrZP72hK6RwWNxSCsZIuxJElZVKvsLTHXUUTYTSOSrUn49W46IjcT-p0TYkvJGLOws2EzJAzXXasxcyYR1Kh7ITdknKLarZAzZspVGQvkBnj4UIByWtu_HAYT5_eg-bczZyb/s320/state+coloring+books.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was excited to find the state coloring books that included state birds, state flags, and state flowers since we are covering geography and the states this year. Amongst many other resources, I downloaded the <b>State Flowers Coloring Book</b>, <b>State Flags Coloring Book</b>, and the <b>State Birds Coloring Book</b>. Little Bug LOVES to color and even though the pictures were simple and probably geared for a younger age group, they made nice coloring books. I printed out the pages and bound them with my binder. They made really nice keepsake books for her learning and personal artwork.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgFTK68OZa7DJyyH-uWIFxGgBnGZxIiyvzyD9jxZhqfmoyDRBaLmMz2Uw8hsoAKL5j_oXNdAHDUkAvxQ5xUt3NQg-n05an2oZtt7wOOln1LGOd4cCZINvklHJzauFkjC2L3eGDTBbM-V6/s619/state+bird.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgFTK68OZa7DJyyH-uWIFxGgBnGZxIiyvzyD9jxZhqfmoyDRBaLmMz2Uw8hsoAKL5j_oXNdAHDUkAvxQ5xUt3NQg-n05an2oZtt7wOOln1LGOd4cCZINvklHJzauFkjC2L3eGDTBbM-V6/s320/state+bird.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">State Birds</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyI4V77xgozxSbdr1q_xB68FNf_R_Eg1Kvz7pvMO_n2jmMAklp0j_oWPcMA8BoQFYjhyphenhyphensboK99mDrCXgU8na-GCeiUMkOOZzow6r3uN0VtHJFK0gURLEdpqM1AGFOFN1sEzGxvL06Gq-Q/s619/state+flag.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="619" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyI4V77xgozxSbdr1q_xB68FNf_R_Eg1Kvz7pvMO_n2jmMAklp0j_oWPcMA8BoQFYjhyphenhyphensboK99mDrCXgU8na-GCeiUMkOOZzow6r3uN0VtHJFK0gURLEdpqM1AGFOFN1sEzGxvL06Gq-Q/s320/state+flag.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">State Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7LKt7B8HJxb2L9oU2LCHA9uUK1su3oJnHwkMlOWJNB9zJ3bQygXZ6aj9XBkciBnjX-1W6D_zAntmRypCZTw2b9wWDv9RWhIkpdBHxqJcBi26UeFfl9Z4y7Zt0V_4qFxqLnCLBBpzLjfC/s624/state+flower.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="473" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7LKt7B8HJxb2L9oU2LCHA9uUK1su3oJnHwkMlOWJNB9zJ3bQygXZ6aj9XBkciBnjX-1W6D_zAntmRypCZTw2b9wWDv9RWhIkpdBHxqJcBi26UeFfl9Z4y7Zt0V_4qFxqLnCLBBpzLjfC/s320/state+flower.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">State Flowers</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another one we will be working on is the one for the State Presidents that includes President Trump.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_weIn996InLynq4sq0Q9_CpticCMd2sC5iQPLlCVMAaJNCTxWWeFcZYCqgvmKntjDhzLHgTSDvolTaWnEvY4rOgkty73iZLHjizbFJKSf_AD5k0cSkRI5lHKrGmfBsPZEm2zSd6iuMeP/s640/president+coloring+book.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_weIn996InLynq4sq0Q9_CpticCMd2sC5iQPLlCVMAaJNCTxWWeFcZYCqgvmKntjDhzLHgTSDvolTaWnEvY4rOgkty73iZLHjizbFJKSf_AD5k0cSkRI5lHKrGmfBsPZEm2zSd6iuMeP/w289-h385/president+coloring+book.JPG" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was mostly interested in this for my 2nd grade daughter, but I am so happy that I can also use it with my 11th grader. There are lots of options for posters, worksheets, notebooking, etc. I downloaded the <b>Visual Algebra Glossary</b>, the <b>Anatomy Circulatory System Posters & Worksheets</b>, and the <b>Generic Vocabulary Terms - Definitions Worksheet</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJED0bKHl2BsKny9xBCnAKN3FgIGgu5jprf05G7GN9ZwJnm26Odil0lsfXMn9CJ-utEs4TJaaZm0q7vsQ6UmTcnF5fzuWTqLOSzWSuyef2DXpLtG_dwqi1_u5Wlv8K24jFp_uCAjFfLAg/s534/9_12+grade+resources.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="485" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJED0bKHl2BsKny9xBCnAKN3FgIGgu5jprf05G7GN9ZwJnm26Odil0lsfXMn9CJ-utEs4TJaaZm0q7vsQ6UmTcnF5fzuWTqLOSzWSuyef2DXpLtG_dwqi1_u5Wlv8K24jFp_uCAjFfLAg/s320/9_12+grade+resources.PNG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5NukLLgP4DJhe6fdS23MSDcLsN5Nkm_MgIdulMFfp838n-SFkQlj8V0V1L62JYd1izBAq5tMYhUWMR4_jm2Ek_D5n1JkAnHyeYU5ZFAeNQkP3SwjQCLrGadoOJBRFWIDmibA5RlLsCpZd/s795/circulatory+worksheets.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="795" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5NukLLgP4DJhe6fdS23MSDcLsN5Nkm_MgIdulMFfp838n-SFkQlj8V0V1L62JYd1izBAq5tMYhUWMR4_jm2Ek_D5n1JkAnHyeYU5ZFAeNQkP3SwjQCLrGadoOJBRFWIDmibA5RlLsCpZd/s320/circulatory+worksheets.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkgIuhUSZlFjtQCC8NgQQjPLiMaNhUsBHSh1HOJXpFOYp28TOJXop3mUTMmXL8VhWFjFG5octqdIMxMwdhEqiK83is5btjeOLoDjBckKXiNhmjtYO1jfSruyE6EEwllSEQvpX9Bo0V8Vn/s635/vocabulary+worksheet.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkgIuhUSZlFjtQCC8NgQQjPLiMaNhUsBHSh1HOJXpFOYp28TOJXop3mUTMmXL8VhWFjFG5octqdIMxMwdhEqiK83is5btjeOLoDjBckKXiNhmjtYO1jfSruyE6EEwllSEQvpX9Bo0V8Vn/s320/vocabulary+worksheet.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Samples of 9-12th grade resources</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is even an interactive calendar that has links to further resources for learning opportunities. I need to check more of this resource out. Some blog articles with teaching information are also available.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8Eb-ZOGRxeMv9sRbRQ6K07QGngFeIbhDhvL7FVcbgR6TyioDlpwhFQYSt68gugq623HvJItSoLBvzpnlf1qjYWNI5hRNd6G6fNCXY-xJscPrmaoj5TSmmRFc9omKm2AumczxokO6yYo2/s414/blog+articles.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="315" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8Eb-ZOGRxeMv9sRbRQ6K07QGngFeIbhDhvL7FVcbgR6TyioDlpwhFQYSt68gugq623HvJItSoLBvzpnlf1qjYWNI5hRNd6G6fNCXY-xJscPrmaoj5TSmmRFc9omKm2AumczxokO6yYo2/s320/blog+articles.PNG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Blog articles</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2y60015pRcayHrV_ju7Yly-RZzBgqDhVFsmXMpYcT1wQtBiKsamoJOAXrlRyHRNvDv-eQSoU-9TladSO7IwysZnN6Q7ERoXop80YSL3tZVWGUzSN22dSFJWaMU_RSV9owyMr_KuMtSLJ1/s589/calendar.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="589" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2y60015pRcayHrV_ju7Yly-RZzBgqDhVFsmXMpYcT1wQtBiKsamoJOAXrlRyHRNvDv-eQSoU-9TladSO7IwysZnN6Q7ERoXop80YSL3tZVWGUzSN22dSFJWaMU_RSV9owyMr_KuMtSLJ1/w472-h168/calendar.PNG" width="472" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PPnJyWX10JKHpG-HI-sdmdvesFMrR8DZ1linJplPtafJp4muf4fdaToaI_OkTBIWgH3FEBPfujuXWuwS5mKgcBQchy6LGqpJYrphODSQOsRcSxJwtHSkodnGQoGFe0XDh6-Vd5r26oW2/s928/interactive+calendar.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="928" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PPnJyWX10JKHpG-HI-sdmdvesFMrR8DZ1linJplPtafJp4muf4fdaToaI_OkTBIWgH3FEBPfujuXWuwS5mKgcBQchy6LGqpJYrphODSQOsRcSxJwtHSkodnGQoGFe0XDh6-Vd5r26oW2/w443-h194/interactive+calendar.PNG" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found this resource to be very useful in our homeschool and I would recommend that you take the time to check it out. 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-83559329569615352152020-09-30T11:27:00.004-05:002020-09-30T11:27:31.250-05:00The Ducks Are Back!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzfYCMXuo4YosX7du0rBvWntyWCowIFFkAEMpKZ-tInaqBDGPPOEPglIEjAmRcS4Rfq7KVYRFlI5bGGMbifMPLaB-3Ab_tWrpJbeDx6VfzePYPuFtURha7apsyG8EarcmDjCUWClRO9hE/s475/rowdy+maturing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="475" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzfYCMXuo4YosX7du0rBvWntyWCowIFFkAEMpKZ-tInaqBDGPPOEPglIEjAmRcS4Rfq7KVYRFlI5bGGMbifMPLaB-3Ab_tWrpJbeDx6VfzePYPuFtURha7apsyG8EarcmDjCUWClRO9hE/w401-h338/rowdy+maturing.jpg" width="401" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I really missed them! They are not back because I missed them but because they just would not acclimate to their new home. Perhaps with time, they would have, but after a week they still were not trying to integrate with the other ducks and they refused to go to the pond again. That was one of my main reasons for rehoming them was so they could free range and enjoy the great outdoors and even a pond if possible. They kept coming back up to the house area where they had some pens and wanted to go into the pens.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They were raised as cage ducks and I guess they just felt safer in a caged area. Kinda sad, but let me know that they are not that unhappy here in their cage if that is what they are used to and seem to prefer. I'm happy to have them back and I am enjoying their antics and quacking again. I so missed the quacking!! It was just too quiet with them gone. Don't get me wrong, they are not noisy, but they do quack at times and I just love that sound!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome home Rosie and Rowdy!!</span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-21965120135719340942020-09-18T00:16:00.000-05:002020-09-18T00:16:01.264-05:00I Miss Them!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21ZgMsKNvjiPjjz_cfqcNLx9C4RquxQIMeJDI6THJDrvjrZEsSpyxUtm95IyJm0Kk4bnTj33mN8zcTHGvmll7OomNaBZRGUDTjm9Pmso7uCVHYzzMVMLZcOmPEjQnRegPsRQPcZnvJC_8/s640/water+ducks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="583" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21ZgMsKNvjiPjjz_cfqcNLx9C4RquxQIMeJDI6THJDrvjrZEsSpyxUtm95IyJm0Kk4bnTj33mN8zcTHGvmll7OomNaBZRGUDTjm9Pmso7uCVHYzzMVMLZcOmPEjQnRegPsRQPcZnvJC_8/w363-h398/water+ducks.jpg" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rowdy and Rosie. Our ducks. Well, they were our ducks. Not anymore. Don't worry, they are OK, at least for now. I made the very difficult decision to rehome them to a better place. We were never set up for ducks but I had always wanted some so when the opportunity came up to rescue a couple of ducks I jumped on it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They were only about 2 weeks old when we got them (they are about 1 1/2 years old now - Easter babies). They grew quickly and we tried to accommodate them. They have lived in such a small pen area for a little over a year and I just knew I had to do better for them. I was going to rehome them before but couldn't imagine what it would be like with them gone. I had grown so attached to them. I miss the quacking the most. I have several friends who are able to free-range and have really nice ponds on their property. I finally decided to ask a 4H girl I knew if she would consider taking them. She said sure! She has a really nice mini farm with ducks, chickens, guineas, goats, and bunnies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWlvlfNRa1cf6hziT2GIELlgemgphRT-b2f3XOcuU1SETf0J-xT2IoDK_V3BVYq7f_PltrKDCRvAqNXHUC2o5go9xoIYfrXeE_mFAL3uJa4Zkpb5tp0JVJkbJyOBA6R3oMJnPmdoZ2Tsk/s640/First+out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="462" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWlvlfNRa1cf6hziT2GIELlgemgphRT-b2f3XOcuU1SETf0J-xT2IoDK_V3BVYq7f_PltrKDCRvAqNXHUC2o5go9xoIYfrXeE_mFAL3uJa4Zkpb5tp0JVJkbJyOBA6R3oMJnPmdoZ2Tsk/w256-h354/First+out.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They have LOTS of property to free range on now, a HUGE beautiful pond, no cages, and lots of duck friends!! There are two LGDs on the property and she said they haven't lost any fowl since bringing them on. I was sad to let them go but happy at the same time for their exciting new life. I am so glad they can stay together and they were just so happy when they found the pond! Rosie is such a mud duck and she is definitely in her happy place! Rowdy is happy if Rosie is happy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVr2e0XNbxWOV7K_uDW4XXMrBqstgWMcdmCb5b5iwqj__vRMTzmJB3uwIuxt-An1GLvJaFdZvpzbBCUHNKKSVBLOHrhTZf4Sczr_tZ-ebSVHvu5dKd2PEMCzyooZ5UjzPWEbCs6MwPHu8/s640/happy+ducks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVr2e0XNbxWOV7K_uDW4XXMrBqstgWMcdmCb5b5iwqj__vRMTzmJB3uwIuxt-An1GLvJaFdZvpzbBCUHNKKSVBLOHrhTZf4Sczr_tZ-ebSVHvu5dKd2PEMCzyooZ5UjzPWEbCs6MwPHu8/w278-h370/happy+ducks.JPG" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They are dearly missed, but close enough that I can visit them often enough. I'm just happy they are happy. She said they haven't integrated with the others yet, but they are doing well. I hope to post updates in the future on how they are doing.</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-62465136739582823162020-09-08T00:06:00.000-05:002020-09-08T00:06:46.881-05:00It's Apple Season!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgNEWp9WmZC7pEpq90nRvLwduKrn6YctAXz8frC2wSru1NbIh12R3rOFTlKQsTGxgcxWUpO0FqbOEvwUxMy88uzIHvuilE4qqvp1U-t9L9J6LCnSSP5ZPZi2-6-_poO0uKQjLHJDrCRph/s640/apple+pie+filling.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgNEWp9WmZC7pEpq90nRvLwduKrn6YctAXz8frC2wSru1NbIh12R3rOFTlKQsTGxgcxWUpO0FqbOEvwUxMy88uzIHvuilE4qqvp1U-t9L9J6LCnSSP5ZPZi2-6-_poO0uKQjLHJDrCRph/w300-h400/apple+pie+filling.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's the season for apples. Yummy apples. My family loves apples, apple sauce, apple butter, apple pie, you name it. They love apples! We were recently blessed with an abundance of apples and though it has been a lot of hard work, I have been busy canning applesauce and apple pie filling (for apple pies). Next will be canning apples for eating and for just plain baking for any kind of recipe. I just love being able to preserve this yummy goodness for future recipes and meals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXWFun-Z0mHbKuqy4Kt07jnyc-Q2BrkZvjeNfCYl2awtQrJn6ED5nkQIKbTYaNiSoBTkdWk9hhyphenhyphenlhhilU3LifKJIPjIEmdUpJjMlhHXhAnEbF_RDmyLOIb8_o9AsZXYZT-UxhJoYyDID_/s640/applesauce.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXWFun-Z0mHbKuqy4Kt07jnyc-Q2BrkZvjeNfCYl2awtQrJn6ED5nkQIKbTYaNiSoBTkdWk9hhyphenhyphenlhhilU3LifKJIPjIEmdUpJjMlhHXhAnEbF_RDmyLOIb8_o9AsZXYZT-UxhJoYyDID_/w300-h400/applesauce.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was looking in my Ball canning book and saw all kinds of neat recipes. One I am definitely going to try is the cinnamon apple one. It reminds me of those cinnamon apple rings I used to love as a child. Blast from the past! I'll try to remember to follow up on some others if I try them too. What have you been canning lately? Anything different or really interesting from what you normally can?</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /> <p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-88700508777003431202020-09-02T12:11:00.001-05:002020-09-02T12:11:53.966-05:00Reading Eggs New Features REVIEW 2020<p style="text-align: center;"> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
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<center><a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><img height="317" src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/Reading-Eggs-logo.png" width="493" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of Little Bug's favorite programs is <a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Reading Eggs</span></b></a> from <a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Blake eLearning Inc</span></b></a>. We had a chance to review for them again, but this time we have some new features to share with you! We received a 1-yr subscription to this digital online program. You will need an iOS or Android device, desktop computer, or laptop, and internet access to use this program. Check out the <a href="https://readingeggs.com/technical-requirements/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Technical Requirements</span></b></a> to review the minimum requirements and to see if your device is compatible.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOsgMyVZCjmXVseZ2dI8icRHBcnagT9LPzK05NrpCKPPJCPE9VujFAQJ3arvdOsBhdw6Uw5YkaHl1bVH7J7B0w6bU0P448FPcCpCsDVrbPM60utYLEIUNBweBqyPH7gWq711ktDVa_jb9/s901/student+dashboard.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="901" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOsgMyVZCjmXVseZ2dI8icRHBcnagT9LPzK05NrpCKPPJCPE9VujFAQJ3arvdOsBhdw6Uw5YkaHl1bVH7J7B0w6bU0P448FPcCpCsDVrbPM60utYLEIUNBweBqyPH7gWq711ktDVa_jb9/w410-h272/student+dashboard.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We have had fun with previous <b><a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Reading Eggs</span></a></b> reviews in <a href="https://www.homesteadbountyblessings.com/2018/09/reading-eggs-workbook-review.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">2018</span></b></a> and <a href="https://www.homesteadbountyblessings.com/2019/09/another-reading-eggs-review.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">2019</span></b></a>. The new features that have been added include:</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://readingeggs.com/news/2020/07/06/fast-phonics-release/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Fast Phonics</span></b></a> - includes LOTS of fun <a href="https://readingeggs.com/fast-phonics-games/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">games</span></b></a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://readingeggs.com/news/2019/10/30/mental-minute-release/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Mental Minute Release</span></b></a> - part of Mathseeds to help build math fact fluency</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://readingeggs.com/news/2019/10/01/reading-eggs-monthly-themes/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b>Monthly Themes</b></span></a> - keeps kids engaged and motivated with new monthly themes that include new shop items (Little Bug LOVES to shop!!) to purchase each month</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://readingeggs.com/news/2019/08/14/reading-eggs-android-app-released/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">New Android App Release</span></b></a> - available now for Android!</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This program has won many <a href="https://readingeggs.com/about/awards" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">awards</span></b></a> and is proven to help kids <a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">learn to read</span></b></a>. There are over 2,500 digital story books available for your children to read. Please do be aware that this is not a Christian based program so there will be instances of evolutionary and other secular content in the reading. The Library includes books from the following areas:</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Space</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Science</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Animals</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plants</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Earth Science</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Art</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ocean</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Comedy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Myths</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Adventure</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fantasy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sci-Fi</span></li></ul></center></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9MvaDRWIqBmwC1vN2WP0Asa9tbxsrizUS6b8czfIQ8zGCWJsDkcqrDS5ufAQlu5bheY3b27ZwDpG7H4Y-BE-PiKHqm7fKy6kKND_b_LKs5rkttjUxoie5JixFv0W9BQwYArg25hil0D_/s1353/library.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="1353" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9MvaDRWIqBmwC1vN2WP0Asa9tbxsrizUS6b8czfIQ8zGCWJsDkcqrDS5ufAQlu5bheY3b27ZwDpG7H4Y-BE-PiKHqm7fKy6kKND_b_LKs5rkttjUxoie5JixFv0W9BQwYArg25hil0D_/w410-h199/library.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Library</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can search for books by visiting the <b>Find a Book</b> section and be sure to check out the <b>Book of the Day</b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07RDZFPInwOZU97Oh-qksyVAk3jpKjHSmaVhAhxcOjjAcLdio1zFvGDyiXJMtGKCfG-AuXB5xYJEe5Oq5bdvls56TX3FvFz-4eqkzDtwxzTj7xxW8j-WuDN6Fl6gM2r73I-o7ZD1D4Kvz/s975/book+search.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="975" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07RDZFPInwOZU97Oh-qksyVAk3jpKjHSmaVhAhxcOjjAcLdio1zFvGDyiXJMtGKCfG-AuXB5xYJEe5Oq5bdvls56TX3FvFz-4eqkzDtwxzTj7xxW8j-WuDN6Fl6gM2r73I-o7ZD1D4Kvz/w410-h235/book+search.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Find a Book section with several different search parameters</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Reading Eggs</span></a></b> is recommended for ages 3-7. <b>Reading Eggs Jr.</b> is recommended for ages 2-4. <b>Reading Eggspress</b> is recommended for ages 7-13. <b>Fast Phonics</b> is recommended for ages 5-10. <b>Fast Phonics</b> teaches not only the 26 letters of the alphabet but also the 44 sounds in English including blending and spelling skills. There are 20 "peaks" in the program (currently only 11 are active, it is a work in progress) that introduces and teaches the letter sounds systematically. There are videos, games, and books in each peak that keep your child engaged and excited about what they are learning. Little Bug just loves to read so even though she is very advanced in this area, she still enjoyed the games. We use the <b>Reading Eggspress</b> and <b>Fast Phonics</b> daily.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4t5QdbrjAfiGGjMhztDN3mohWSiEjitFCTSI6JH-gAbZvEwmzi-TXhvgY2KeIeil2hHoCtO2d9FoYzJDISzsPRivKAOD3ZNoisAAEY9nd_RXNxsfoSnu5-8K-sVjzcH6ixjShloeEV5KY/s778/overview.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="778" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4t5QdbrjAfiGGjMhztDN3mohWSiEjitFCTSI6JH-gAbZvEwmzi-TXhvgY2KeIeil2hHoCtO2d9FoYzJDISzsPRivKAOD3ZNoisAAEY9nd_RXNxsfoSnu5-8K-sVjzcH6ixjShloeEV5KY/w410-h174/overview.png" width="410" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6QG5QoTYAYWw3j0pMkPrPW8cK-XCgzJm9WLY60nvBsH4CyoBI4_IrzWv3GGSr-m5gUxhheQ_KuMpSSw9LtvF0CqfsXNj6UzLSu7A_mqUMzqIgN3cssR2rlyQsHpFEyMm9cvyP_HcoFO1/s876/Fast+Phonics.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="876" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6QG5QoTYAYWw3j0pMkPrPW8cK-XCgzJm9WLY60nvBsH4CyoBI4_IrzWv3GGSr-m5gUxhheQ_KuMpSSw9LtvF0CqfsXNj6UzLSu7A_mqUMzqIgN3cssR2rlyQsHpFEyMm9cvyP_HcoFO1/w410-h290/Fast+Phonics.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Mathseeds</b> is for ages 3-9. The <a href="https://readingeggs.com/news/2019/10/30/mental-minute-release/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Mental Minute</span></b></a> has 145 timed sprints that increase in difficulty as your child progresses. It's designed to build math fact fluency. This is a good challenge for Little Bug, but it does frustrate her at times. She doesn't like being rushed and the timing stresses her out. We do some for fun, then stop. We only do these a couple times per week. The sprints are only a minute long.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH4M-1x2ue6UNtzmsJjnnFsEvXSY6IQCajRxcedLJrti_qhFumz9aZKPf1GkempHgZ-GAjT465W4x9nJXonQsODuZKy7ZTnHRLF0uFFMEOXGiza4m-oOsAsBroDWWOHDr-gv6XIUiAY8ge/s765/mental+minute.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="765" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH4M-1x2ue6UNtzmsJjnnFsEvXSY6IQCajRxcedLJrti_qhFumz9aZKPf1GkempHgZ-GAjT465W4x9nJXonQsODuZKy7ZTnHRLF0uFFMEOXGiza4m-oOsAsBroDWWOHDr-gv6XIUiAY8ge/w410-h306/mental+minute.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vc2FUUo7kaE" width="320" youtube-src-id="vc2FUUo7kaE"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are <b>placement tests</b> that can be taken to properly place your child. Their progress for lessons can be seen and monitored in the <b>Family Dashboard</b> area. It allows you to adjust their levels and lessons as needed or they can retake the placement test(s) and it will adjust it for you.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ci_FSVY99pOGHTC47_4yRs2lYkGNEbv-G7yj6mZcrBegO4eMaDv_gsBZZIyC0nE7SiC17FIJJVKcdqn6Y-HIGVFA2lCXrKTzkg1ajpFXvHS_m_TwuaTkh6BBoPX3bJKMp0f1KJT9smBL/s540/adjust+level.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="540" height="64" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ci_FSVY99pOGHTC47_4yRs2lYkGNEbv-G7yj6mZcrBegO4eMaDv_gsBZZIyC0nE7SiC17FIJJVKcdqn6Y-HIGVFA2lCXrKTzkg1ajpFXvHS_m_TwuaTkh6BBoPX3bJKMp0f1KJT9smBL/w432-h64/adjust+level.PNG" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiJk_tWRwyrePZ4L55LMPB2MW_JO70vFklWKI-pNrMH-E4S4vUrOC8k8ttzKXiYyns1jrj3Tm_s_hhl19nDxUIOC2xto5h92NAVWEhnb6-ZUtdrkjtIEqPpiAp_rrYjPhUtXmrq_w-Dbw/s546/placement+test.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="546" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiJk_tWRwyrePZ4L55LMPB2MW_JO70vFklWKI-pNrMH-E4S4vUrOC8k8ttzKXiYyns1jrj3Tm_s_hhl19nDxUIOC2xto5h92NAVWEhnb6-ZUtdrkjtIEqPpiAp_rrYjPhUtXmrq_w-Dbw/w437-h242/placement+test.PNG" width="437" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShYB53kwwYF8hSERIoCAKTGolxqrBxlDsCIraym-UFdvhdnenRzxU-d27loigNAmmjQLVBVhkNoTT7P9Os8vJBYZPNHwfJ1CR5hOwaEXMZo0puOYlTFumSHG0G-72o_e9573hQ2yx9YSI/s685/free+activity+sheets.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="685" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShYB53kwwYF8hSERIoCAKTGolxqrBxlDsCIraym-UFdvhdnenRzxU-d27loigNAmmjQLVBVhkNoTT7P9Os8vJBYZPNHwfJ1CR5hOwaEXMZo0puOYlTFumSHG0G-72o_e9573hQ2yx9YSI/w410-h196/free+activity+sheets.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Activity Sheets</b> can be printed under the <b>Bonus Materials</b> tab. A <b>Parent User Guide</b> and some other valuable information are also available under this tab. The activity sheets are available in Spanish too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBVETZZORxwRvCoGgx1EngYsWz2Tp0APSveBuE0L8o4uNJ2bsKPCEaglQ8YrecgJySM4r1eaumXuiHbR_thkTlWrM5Ycsljemxdd5LI3DkT7W9Y52_ZwwjzGXKfmVlttMO9j0G15Vf7_g/s337/bonus+material.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBVETZZORxwRvCoGgx1EngYsWz2Tp0APSveBuE0L8o4uNJ2bsKPCEaglQ8YrecgJySM4r1eaumXuiHbR_thkTlWrM5Ycsljemxdd5LI3DkT7W9Y52_ZwwjzGXKfmVlttMO9j0G15Vf7_g/s0/bonus+material.PNG" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDacZ7eB4jAqw9fC-ODPIyfZ8NcXpml2SOOsFMoh0p83HybBkpSA10gtulbV77bUc-TBgIUH7NhXHdkvrnWtL4kkbCMavRUU_ZFG4k4kJRnxtfJIOEizDpC2v2uXTH-bZA_UbYyC1ETuD/s741/peak+1+phonics+activity+sheet+sample.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="741" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDacZ7eB4jAqw9fC-ODPIyfZ8NcXpml2SOOsFMoh0p83HybBkpSA10gtulbV77bUc-TBgIUH7NhXHdkvrnWtL4kkbCMavRUU_ZFG4k4kJRnxtfJIOEizDpC2v2uXTH-bZA_UbYyC1ETuD/w410-h299/peak+1+phonics+activity+sheet+sample.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Phonics activity sheet</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cFnorgDIVKAOxoG1eKVESsUJ-zZlro9z-OfrCD0izmH2uAnTGeWOe97oqGkY48ES8PgIlrfYMn71OAly3ru3LtxUgeUkZ433Hx-hFrLwT-bGVyZ4yEBh-LqC13Qg794waFdrFg3MTyk6/s740/peak+1+handwriting+activity+sheet+sample.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="740" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cFnorgDIVKAOxoG1eKVESsUJ-zZlro9z-OfrCD0izmH2uAnTGeWOe97oqGkY48ES8PgIlrfYMn71OAly3ru3LtxUgeUkZ433Hx-hFrLwT-bGVyZ4yEBh-LqC13Qg794waFdrFg3MTyk6/w410-h291/peak+1+handwriting+activity+sheet+sample.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Handwriting activity sheet</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Finally, just in time for Back to School: Sign up today and watch your child become a stronger reader this Back-to-School season!</span><span face="" style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 12pt;">🌞 </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">A multi-award winning online learning program for children ages 2–13, Reading Eggs supports the essential foundations of reading with its highly engaging lessons, games, and e-books! </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="Just in time for Back to School: Sign up today and watch your child become a stronger reader this Back-to-School season!🌞 A multi-award winning online learning program for children ages 2–13, Reading Eggs supports the essential foundations of reading with its highly engaging lessons, games, and e-books! 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I really wish and hope they develop an app for Kindle soon!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can connect with <a href="https://readingeggs.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Blake eLearning Inc</span></b></a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/readingeggsUSCA/"><b><span style="color: red;">FACEBOOK</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/readingeggs/"><b><span style="color: red;">INSTAGRAM</span></b></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/readingeggs" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: red;">TWITTER</span></a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/readingeggs/"><b><span style="color: red;">PINTEREST</span></b></a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCReadingEggs"><b><span style="color: red;">YOUTUBE</span></b></a>. 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-9036429462603388572020-09-01T00:16:00.000-05:002020-09-01T00:16:21.463-05:00Golf Ball Eggs?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdQ8_YAhTOg1Dp5sxQM5TyMeWl23aasv-mrkk8MqfPPZlO2mTTXXD4t7yEAZ8AeGboXHGHp608F-IOcTBMUpdyBxJD7kSVJIhNwSvrQ8VvlT0Wzd4NDeTzyFegKj8Hiq9W22eNklqc8J6/s335/round+egg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdQ8_YAhTOg1Dp5sxQM5TyMeWl23aasv-mrkk8MqfPPZlO2mTTXXD4t7yEAZ8AeGboXHGHp608F-IOcTBMUpdyBxJD7kSVJIhNwSvrQ8VvlT0Wzd4NDeTzyFegKj8Hiq9W22eNklqc8J6/s0/round+egg.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So are we laying golf balls now? I think I've seen it all, LOL. These hens this year. I have a lot of older girls and they just aren't laying like they used to. We have a lot of "free loaders" right now, thus the purchase and hatching of new little ones this past spring/summer. We should be back in business by next spring.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I saw this egg I just had to laugh. When you have chickens, you inevitably get the odd shaped one every now and then, but I must say I have never had one quite this round and large before. Generally a hen will lay the same shaped egg her whole life, with just a few anomalies here and there. I'm pretty sure this is from my easter egger hatchling, Matilda, from last year. What odd shaped or odd eggs have you seen in your flock?</span></div><br /><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-45789258453807337302020-08-26T13:49:00.003-05:002020-08-26T14:50:09.053-05:00Homeschool Easy REVIEW<p style="text-align: center;"> <i style="font-family: arial;"><b>Disclaimer:
I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.</b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<center><a href="https://homeschooleasy.com/" target="_blank"><img height="295" src="https://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/HE_Email-Video-1024x576.png" width="524" /></a></center><center><br /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Again, the Review Crew comes to the rescue. I was still trying to decide on what to use this year for Little Bug who has now started 2nd grade. I am an eclectic homeschooler so we piece things together that work best for each child. The chance to review the <a href="https://homeschooleasy.com/homeschool-curriculum-2nd-second-grade/homeschool-curriculum-second-grade" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">2nd Grade Entire School Year Curriculum</span></b></a> from <a href="https://homeschooleasy.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Homeschool Easy</span></b></a> seemed like a perfect match for this year. I needed a little more streamlined options right now and this seemed to fit the bill. I received a link to download the necessary files and downloaded everything easily and with no problems. You will need access to the internet and a printer to print all of the curricula. I am printing the sections as we go because there is a LOT to print.</span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></center><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh309QWtDFCJkO5_gVxyCr8R0YrQ9gXYuLiOylW_V-q3W9duQOaVfx1BX5DcRKA183vWnE5Tcq93Y_tSqy21LTyEWE56bllK2GQbxrkgSa5ZAQB7SLznq_Y3It4dowAPQWwYoaGpihNCQUv/s546/Reading.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="402" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh309QWtDFCJkO5_gVxyCr8R0YrQ9gXYuLiOylW_V-q3W9duQOaVfx1BX5DcRKA183vWnE5Tcq93Y_tSqy21LTyEWE56bllK2GQbxrkgSa5ZAQB7SLznq_Y3It4dowAPQWwYoaGpihNCQUv/w322-h437/Reading.JPG" width="322" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Little Bug getting ready to read her online book</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The curriculum (which is not common core based) includes:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Reading</b> - phonics and comprehension</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Math</b> - includes addition/subtraction review, fact families, comparing numbers, number sense, place value, addition/subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers, money, fractions, measurement, time, months, shapes, grouping, graphs, tables, tally marks, and word problems.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Grammar</b> - fundamental grammar (includes flashcards). Includes Statements, Commands, Subjects, Predicates, Compounds, Nouns, Commas, Tense, Verbs, Contractions, Quotation Marks, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Synonyms, Combining Subjects and Predicates, and Combining Sentences.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>History</b> - focuses on American History and patriotism. Includes Patriotism, Famous Americans, and Geography.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Science</b> - includes videos, art projects, and experiments (Landforms, Natural Resources, Motion, Weather, Dinosaurs and Fossils, Plants, and Animals)-<span style="color: red;">CAUTION - this is NOT from a Creation standpoint</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Writing</b> - creative writing that includes 2 assignments per week. Writing is also used and practiced in Reading, Grammar, History, and Science.</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xHA5i8q4-hSGUK0M49rkXy_8w7aYJE1yw1DwfpYaC9K9hRX8n168isRHmzCXR020xHrM99X97R90LirKmzl2Kff8aZsmbuhnWkKxNjHxdhxRAajMwnV3U49V3wp_84RILp1r5ZtJmgmr/s640/notebook.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xHA5i8q4-hSGUK0M49rkXy_8w7aYJE1yw1DwfpYaC9K9hRX8n168isRHmzCXR020xHrM99X97R90LirKmzl2Kff8aZsmbuhnWkKxNjHxdhxRAajMwnV3U49V3wp_84RILp1r5ZtJmgmr/w307-h410/notebook.JPG" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I created a binder with dividers to put all of the assignments into</span><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">REALLY like</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> that "This program focuses on the traditional American educational system used before the advent of state standards, Common Core, and state testing." (from 2nd Grade Overview). I feel it is quite comprehensive. It includes an 8-month program for 32 weeks with daily assignments in each subject. Once your files are downloaded you can print out and review the </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">How to Use Homeschool Easy - 2nd Grade</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> and </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">2nd Grade Overview</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> documents to get a feel for the program and understand how it works.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbLrmJmJbQDRS5vVUF7xgag4bdll5ElDCCVheZj5ObGp2R-I4Ffq17XwOEpbhaMvhqQ70EHXXXyAkgfgpBrL-GWQsp91E_7E4lqQEHlBo0_JnGrijwFEc-5L0CiwYU6jcNvF3SECFXe5f/s704/How+to+use.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="704" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbLrmJmJbQDRS5vVUF7xgag4bdll5ElDCCVheZj5ObGp2R-I4Ffq17XwOEpbhaMvhqQ70EHXXXyAkgfgpBrL-GWQsp91E_7E4lqQEHlBo0_JnGrijwFEc-5L0CiwYU6jcNvF3SECFXe5f/w410-h320/How+to+use.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I like that the lessons are simple and straight forward but also loaded with great information. She is learning a lot about her world from the reading assignments. They have included learning about where you live, your environment, geography, transportation, animals, idioms, and occupations (and that's just in the first month). The one challenge we have faced is that sometimes the links to the videos don't work. This is not new with YouTube links since they are famous for either taking down videos or the creator of the video is no longer a member so their video is no longer accessible. We remedied this quickly and easily by simply searching for a new video. The worksheet didn't necessarily match the new video, but we got close enough to answer the questions well enough that learning still happened!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnS23I8BzpQU2RoR-PQM9GkkCoQME6f0zhBJzBgY0ez8td0pEDOIep3EsZ7Fouyka33MPglN20JoyZeSmGX003zgVp-mr_La9XFApS5U7_0iLsV-pNRkSDTJQBUZKi-24VQkPSLhQiEKL/s640/grammar.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnS23I8BzpQU2RoR-PQM9GkkCoQME6f0zhBJzBgY0ez8td0pEDOIep3EsZ7Fouyka33MPglN20JoyZeSmGX003zgVp-mr_La9XFApS5U7_0iLsV-pNRkSDTJQBUZKi-24VQkPSLhQiEKL/w384-h512/grammar.JPG" width="384" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiY7FXje42ebYti-Q7SyosdgjeWNKSjnbKCMWnzo4qI2Dx0lA6f5lWRKAQ3nivRfRhGAVgRUfFyN8b1XhyphenhyphencKHVAkmGiJzK6AZteHD_kn_Jri6sBeK4S2wwJz4jb3KOj0hDS1IN8Ucx_kQX/s616/history.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="476" height="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiY7FXje42ebYti-Q7SyosdgjeWNKSjnbKCMWnzo4qI2Dx0lA6f5lWRKAQ3nivRfRhGAVgRUfFyN8b1XhyphenhyphencKHVAkmGiJzK6AZteHD_kn_Jri6sBeK4S2wwJz4jb3KOj0hDS1IN8Ucx_kQX/w381-h493/history.JPG" width="381" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sample completed assignments in Grammar and History<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bxpr7ZeKkUg" width="320" youtube-src-id="Bxpr7ZeKkUg"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>I love the comprehensiveness of the program. Everything you need is included (how-to documents, schedules, links, supplemental links for more information, and answer keys). I do not love the jumping around and back and forth to go through the subjects. Because many of the assignments are based on videos or online books, you need to access those links through a document within that subject that you downloaded. For instance, for Little Bug to complete her reading, I need to go to the syllabus page for Reading and click on the necessary link for that day's assignment. I am working on getting shortcut links on my computer desktop to help with this, but an awesome future update to this program might be some sort of interface that allows you to easily navigate the subjects and their assignments.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDY4WYQ-Xsx-w4Qx98qCqJtUjh3D-D2yx0BKnW6yhGYaof3DmDn1mz1qrBPYDg5sSN44ANkMcrwEzjOslfuceEosHBCrn-sgBdtPjS-268LZMi_ytG0jIbPKLXvmqHIPo3mAxovDKhCMuP/s818/Sample+Reading+Syllabus.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="818" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDY4WYQ-Xsx-w4Qx98qCqJtUjh3D-D2yx0BKnW6yhGYaof3DmDn1mz1qrBPYDg5sSN44ANkMcrwEzjOslfuceEosHBCrn-sgBdtPjS-268LZMi_ytG0jIbPKLXvmqHIPo3mAxovDKhCMuP/w410-h296/Sample+Reading+Syllabus.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sample of the reading syllabus with links to online books</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OE_GdF_kBeY" width="320" youtube-src-id="OE_GdF_kBeY"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4o_IAYFoB6GMK-bEKQZ0tdcV2ZT_YRXcFpv21GPj4s7al1v-oQh-ml3ZAyPVwWu92G57bFHQ525_rjGa4vUp9IvaV4LO2NJXv5YJKtxrd9rygpKgqtBiKqfm-CbgwgQbdetfuMyt1TnDN/s370/homework+sample+1.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="323" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4o_IAYFoB6GMK-bEKQZ0tdcV2ZT_YRXcFpv21GPj4s7al1v-oQh-ml3ZAyPVwWu92G57bFHQ525_rjGa4vUp9IvaV4LO2NJXv5YJKtxrd9rygpKgqtBiKqfm-CbgwgQbdetfuMyt1TnDN/w258-h296/homework+sample+1.JPG" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Bug working on her reading assignment<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Little Bug is enjoying the curriculum and seems to have pretty good interest in everything she is doing and learning. She REALLY likes the word searches and crossword puzzles and is getting quite good at them. We already have a devoted math program so we are just using the math as a supplement for now. I have looked ahead and am excited for what is to come and feel that she will get a well-rounded experience with the subjects and learn a lot from all of the videos and books accessed online. For now, I feel that the quality of the curriculum outweighs the hassle to get to some of the assignments. I am getting used to it and learning shortcuts. The binder really helps to keep things organized.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FlC3u4zuWIo" width="320" youtube-src-id="FlC3u4zuWIo"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_0joW4xhOVKKjHGMAxI7t43lkhggLATLteOMI2CHCNWRq-7MV22ZxHji01WYhsCpBMagqxJin646Nijrl0-vIaJ2j_uHFxSjH8s_eOPUDV5xq8Qr1rwgESoj4GFfYomL0NZ2IsFt-Ncf/s640/homework+sample+2.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_0joW4xhOVKKjHGMAxI7t43lkhggLATLteOMI2CHCNWRq-7MV22ZxHji01WYhsCpBMagqxJin646Nijrl0-vIaJ2j_uHFxSjH8s_eOPUDV5xq8Qr1rwgESoj4GFfYomL0NZ2IsFt-Ncf/w307-h410/homework+sample+2.JPG" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">One of her two writing assignments for the second week</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Despite the challenges, we give the <a href="https://homeschooleasy.com/homeschool-curriculum-2nd-second-grade/homeschool-curriculum-second-grade" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">2nd Grade Entire School Year Curriculum</span></b></a> two thumbs up. 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Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-34587901942057465142020-08-18T23:49:00.000-05:002020-08-18T23:49:35.499-05:00Great Black Wasp<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeSraYOnw31B0j2lSRlRM39yD4k75pWWLS1w8SyAbb4nVwy5N0QfiDh6JZDKyyXP9ct3SpFovJrEwVgaNrhRUreNzDtE8gbkVjkRdzqGvh4a0cPPjXv8SoauCJsKOQGEoEAJkhY5iK_ZF/s623/giant+wasp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="607" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeSraYOnw31B0j2lSRlRM39yD4k75pWWLS1w8SyAbb4nVwy5N0QfiDh6JZDKyyXP9ct3SpFovJrEwVgaNrhRUreNzDtE8gbkVjkRdzqGvh4a0cPPjXv8SoauCJsKOQGEoEAJkhY5iK_ZF/w486-h498/giant+wasp.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ever heard of a great black wasp? I had not and didn't even know they existed. I hadn't noticed them around the garden before (although I'm sure they have always been around somewhere). To give you perspective, the picture above is one of these HUGE wasps on my oregano. The wasp is probably about 1 1/2 inches long! I was quite freaked out and left the area quickly (after I snapped a couple of photos, LOL).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I promptly came inside and googled "big black wasp." It came up with the Giant Black Wasp and it was exactly what I had seen! They are actually beneficial wasps and rarely care to sting you. They are good pollinators. They do not live in colonies but are rather loners. They build their nests underground. The female will catch grasshoppers, katydids, and the sort. She stings them to paralyze them, drags them down to her home, and then lays eggs on them that will then hatch and survive off the live insect.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The circle of life, fascinating as it is. The male does not even have a stinger so only the female can sting you and will often only do that if provoked (unlike our crazy red wasps and hornets around here). I usually get stung a few times each summer from our mean local wasps and hornets. It is NOT fun!!</span></div><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-68080607658166177872020-08-14T22:43:00.001-05:002020-08-14T22:43:53.443-05:00New Coop Additions<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6ZCv9HiaJgqmN4Bm5sFpdIQ-WdrSCiha0KpK4eWl6hLEbtc3vBlQciB0g40FWHGgBDo1GNxKh3zuyK4n-bmyXy1fWogllohTJMm8LnyEauUP1jq6IyCS1_0mpeoIKwg9VF5BHFzbsfL3/s1220/buffy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1094" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6ZCv9HiaJgqmN4Bm5sFpdIQ-WdrSCiha0KpK4eWl6hLEbtc3vBlQciB0g40FWHGgBDo1GNxKh3zuyK4n-bmyXy1fWogllohTJMm8LnyEauUP1jq6IyCS1_0mpeoIKwg9VF5BHFzbsfL3/w459-h512/buffy.jpg" width="459" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Buffy</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So much has been happening with the chickens lately. We have had more new additions and I'll need to do another post soon to catch up. First, we added 3 new silkies to the mix. Two hens and a pullet. The black hen is Midnight, the buff hen is Buffy, and the pullet was aptly named Milly by my 7-year-old daughter. Milly is cute and fluffy but still very aloof and I haven't gotten a good picture of her yet. I am so surprised that our Silkie rooster, Hazel (we thought he was a hen forever), has not shown any interest in them as of yet. He really hasn't paid any attention to them at all. I hope that changes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8r2Lv7cDHFuM8ukm43l56kUtrv9GOORWNX80E6wFOUBppbEhaG9AW7eX39naVAuE0BTvP-XGRNx0XpvNdk1ivaQa66BbceVbRxrm5BdA6l49SU0XptaLk1POZI5v0aCyRLcgUidoBYFg/s640/midnight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="499" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8r2Lv7cDHFuM8ukm43l56kUtrv9GOORWNX80E6wFOUBppbEhaG9AW7eX39naVAuE0BTvP-XGRNx0XpvNdk1ivaQa66BbceVbRxrm5BdA6l49SU0XptaLk1POZI5v0aCyRLcgUidoBYFg/w399-h512/midnight.jpg" width="399" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Midnight</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have been having good luck with getting Midnight to trust me, Buffy not so much! Milly is so stinkin' cute but is scared of me. She has integrated herself into the main flock just fine and hangs out with them every day. Midnight and Buffy have both been just hanging out inside the coop with the teenagers (who are still growing like weeds!).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I got them not just because I've always wanted a few Silkie hens but also because I am hoping they will be good sitters for future clutches of eggs. Silkies are supposed to be notorious for sitting eggs and I hope these ladies will fit the bill. I also hope they will get comfortable and tame enough that at least one of them would be the kind of mom who will take chicks in at any time. That will remain to be seen, but sure would be nice. More updates soon!</span></div><p></p>Homestead Bounty Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548875117590993164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3187543456333690141.post-65257246954371166852020-08-06T13:55:00.005-05:002020-08-06T14:49:38.613-05:00U.S. Elections Lap-Pak REVIEW<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Disclaimer:
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CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a
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<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysfRM8_jmI4fwDeBNb328b3onFLZz1LlBojA44Rz_RnxSjc_m_eIn5fc9pZbAw4SzswnvKSAXKEf_rdlHjgyENMemXvJI_BgABiSJtvvbpa-cVV91QTvRmjmJ4eJi0LG_916kLKXJAC9h/s536/lapbook+cover.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="536" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysfRM8_jmI4fwDeBNb328b3onFLZz1LlBojA44Rz_RnxSjc_m_eIn5fc9pZbAw4SzswnvKSAXKEf_rdlHjgyENMemXvJI_BgABiSJtvvbpa-cVV91QTvRmjmJ4eJi0LG_916kLKXJAC9h/w429-h362/lapbook+cover.JPG" width="429" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Whether you are a lap book person or not, you may want to check out the <a href="https://store.homeschoolinthewoods.com/collections/hands-on-history-lap-paks/products/lap-pak-u-s-elections" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">U.S. Elections Lap-Pak</span></b></a> (grades 3-8) from <a href="https://store.homeschoolinthewoods.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Home School in the Woods</span></b></a>. We have reviewed several of their lap books in the past and have loved every one of them. This curriculum can easily be used as a stand-alone or as a supplemental project. I received a free copy of this downloadable product. You will need internet access for the download as well as a printer to print out the projects and instructions. Other supplies needed are your general school supplies such as colored pencils, crayons, markers, glue, scissors, etc. You may also prefer double-sided tape for some of the projects.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsxcGoPHpNFv_ySpekN4ZFkCrQh3HVTiLcfRf2qkTxXVzmYefoNolKKZwnNhyphenhyphenILzTOqBfUI9AoiGwB3i5-vMFJcisO3Hd9R6204hv3EMVL_pZ0OdIYs_rdl7clo-LLsdZg8W2QMywY7Qv/s753/screen+shot.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="753" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsxcGoPHpNFv_ySpekN4ZFkCrQh3HVTiLcfRf2qkTxXVzmYefoNolKKZwnNhyphenhyphenILzTOqBfUI9AoiGwB3i5-vMFJcisO3Hd9R6204hv3EMVL_pZ0OdIYs_rdl7clo-LLsdZg8W2QMywY7Qv/w410-h250/screen+shot.PNG" width="410" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you download the zip file you will need to fully extract the folder to have access to the curriculum which is viewed and printed through the free Adobe Reader program. I was really excited and impressed to use the "audio file" feature which I have not had before in any of their products. There are audio files as part of the lessons and I really like that Little Bug can listen to them as we work on the individual projects that will eventually compile her lap book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20tjN5h4in7lT3QYijQPax3p5NfZZqApP_vpprL742Mgo7WjmRRLho94buD5h1ghz7rW4rUixEXzIac6y24nFrXmMkDohg5EZCOX0mb9JNrdL9n7jBpxRVX_4rVtQdq_I2ZT_jnazmXs3/s732/audio.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="732" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20tjN5h4in7lT3QYijQPax3p5NfZZqApP_vpprL742Mgo7WjmRRLho94buD5h1ghz7rW4rUixEXzIac6y24nFrXmMkDohg5EZCOX0mb9JNrdL9n7jBpxRVX_4rVtQdq_I2ZT_jnazmXs3/w410-h229/audio.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Audio files included in your download</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwArC3WNwYbjJL_DyFyBl-H6Net9DoxzwiLdP3PFiiSF0FlY3B0lqQd-OaMbZ49RR2zFJ5JTCZxM7135v0WcqIOIp-4kB3ym8d_ge4uQTRze1qh0maajunoWWEisYRhMGZmSzyl33X1pVY/s605/sample+lapbook.PNG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="599" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwArC3WNwYbjJL_DyFyBl-H6Net9DoxzwiLdP3PFiiSF0FlY3B0lqQd-OaMbZ49RR2zFJ5JTCZxM7135v0WcqIOIp-4kB3ym8d_ge4uQTRze1qh0maajunoWWEisYRhMGZmSzyl33X1pVY/w383-h387/sample+lapbook.PNG" width="383" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sample complete lap book (NOT our lap book)</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eKd4ELi-GtMDQlOhEbvhFAJzahIk5WNEv4RtkWXh2cjlTZ1sCRfELseVFQkMSOk3l6r0NbOm-Uex156Jrm2tXjVd1-MFqYOMQHuovd3lRru5ll2kcwM5gpLasrCsOoYhQvuQpL-_jDGD/s640/sample+projects.JPG" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eKd4ELi-GtMDQlOhEbvhFAJzahIk5WNEv4RtkWXh2cjlTZ1sCRfELseVFQkMSOk3l6r0NbOm-Uex156Jrm2tXjVd1-MFqYOMQHuovd3lRru5ll2kcwM5gpLasrCsOoYhQvuQpL-_jDGD/w384-h512/sample+projects.JPG" width="384" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A few of Little Bug's completed projects</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The curriculum has a suggested grade level of 3-8 and I think this is pretty accurate. Little Bug is in 2nd grade and she is enjoying it tremendously but a few of the projects have been a little more in-depth for her. She has been apprehensive about a few but once we get it going and she completes it she is so proud of her accomplishments! We are trying to complete a project a week (there are 21 included in this packet). As we work on the project (they are really quite simple and easy to complete), we spend more time learning about the specific topic, including reading additional material we find online (our local library is open, but the Covid cases in our area are on the increase so we try to keep home as much as possible).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPr5j4UoIpnW08QRWlNP7EG6jNDr9x8FYT6LQ6u7j_d6QpsTLPkjKagx0Jv4CEU6hdof0-toePd7VwsB4z3Cl26PEm_NTpsMQU7SQf4uDbybyaMgQAvmwV7snNBsPQRD7eeaGZ02860aEY/s530/branches+of+government.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="456" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPr5j4UoIpnW08QRWlNP7EG6jNDr9x8FYT6LQ6u7j_d6QpsTLPkjKagx0Jv4CEU6hdof0-toePd7VwsB4z3Cl26PEm_NTpsMQU7SQf4uDbybyaMgQAvmwV7snNBsPQRD7eeaGZ02860aEY/w292-h339/branches+of+government.JPG" width="292" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJg2B0j3rdCxDdA7AjttqF-k0Z9USgLOsf2iUKnbQKI8o0RfxczjxZrZjICuh7f6ZfNIq8KM274cLkM6hvqXAhN4ggmqJX-VDUSP-bUee5wgvNqEkE3dxe-oKIMYBjs-xfzsCD5Za_JZXS/s547/elections.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="348" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJg2B0j3rdCxDdA7AjttqF-k0Z9USgLOsf2iUKnbQKI8o0RfxczjxZrZjICuh7f6ZfNIq8KM274cLkM6hvqXAhN4ggmqJX-VDUSP-bUee5wgvNqEkE3dxe-oKIMYBjs-xfzsCD5Za_JZXS/w278-h438/elections.JPG" width="278" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She is so excited to be learning about the election process. She really is getting it and she just loves learning about our president and how elections work and what government is all about. Some topics covered include:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Definition of election</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Different forms of government</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The three branches of government</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Suffrage and voting</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Who do we vote for?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Terms of office</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Political parties</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Caucuses and Primaries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">National conventions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Presidential campaigns</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Statistics</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Election Day</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Electoral College</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Inauguration day</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the Charlotte Mason flair to this wonderful <b>hands-on history</b> curriculum. The timing of this couldn't be better! With elections just around the corner, I love that she will have a better idea of what is going on. Big brother is close to voting age so this has been a great refresher for him to when he chooses to listen to what she is learning.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFyKkb-clUHjK-fOn3eVwDhNzYnrpxECM2ySJS5VKUEMMe0xJG-maCtMPbZ_0Eb1jLmd1XRyohvaz0EmQ1XZ_UyXnJ9OIRGCdL8RXVxJxqHhfNd1mt7v8NI1nriQE6y03lJVZNQWlejkS/s632/definition.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="632" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFyKkb-clUHjK-fOn3eVwDhNzYnrpxECM2ySJS5VKUEMMe0xJG-maCtMPbZ_0Eb1jLmd1XRyohvaz0EmQ1XZ_UyXnJ9OIRGCdL8RXVxJxqHhfNd1mt7v8NI1nriQE6y03lJVZNQWlejkS/w405-h232/definition.JPG" width="405" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I stated there are 21 individual "projects" to be completed that will eventually all be compiled together into a nice, neat little lap book. I just love lap books because they are fun to make, simple, concise, take up little space, and are packed with information that your littles generally remember better because of how they put it together.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXTaPRfKGink582wsQ5uK7YjRBc0g4doaI35HvXR7VMvjll8og6qG7_mbdWlQaIqIbv6xUx5_YQIVgT8Mx9kjWA3Aoaad0u0UmuKxVIKTuQpgAorAL7gy1wjn9UYmfwqjrrhVijy6wV84/s700/projects+and+supplies.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="700" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXTaPRfKGink582wsQ5uK7YjRBc0g4doaI35HvXR7VMvjll8og6qG7_mbdWlQaIqIbv6xUx5_YQIVgT8Mx9kjWA3Aoaad0u0UmuKxVIKTuQpgAorAL7gy1wjn9UYmfwqjrrhVijy6wV84/w410-h239/projects+and+supplies.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lots of great information included</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Looks a little daunting to you? Not at all! There are step-by-step instructions included that walk you through the entire process. They even instruct you on what type and color of paper to print on. It really couldn't be any easier unless you purchased pre-printed and cut out material, but what fun would that be?!</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-vTmxL6tItsFZObJOJCsMDkP-4KQAHt23_eBQ9Kqgj_qZ7doJdJAeecQCODm880gf6GbITOzgprMJJNsSWRluZruIS1ZImoTRTD-9euy8aehm2zDImzuT4uTAqDtXnYFRzxURNr8Bh5T/s759/detailed+instructions.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-vTmxL6tItsFZObJOJCsMDkP-4KQAHt23_eBQ9Kqgj_qZ7doJdJAeecQCODm880gf6GbITOzgprMJJNsSWRluZruIS1ZImoTRTD-9euy8aehm2zDImzuT4uTAqDtXnYFRzxURNr8Bh5T/s759/detailed+instructions.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="759" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-vTmxL6tItsFZObJOJCsMDkP-4KQAHt23_eBQ9Kqgj_qZ7doJdJAeecQCODm880gf6GbITOzgprMJJNsSWRluZruIS1ZImoTRTD-9euy8aehm2zDImzuT4uTAqDtXnYFRzxURNr8Bh5T/w410-h206/detailed+instructions.PNG" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Very detailed step by step instructions</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Little Bug said she is having fun and we give this wonderful <a href="https://store.homeschoolinthewoods.com/collections/hands-on-history-lap-paks/products/lap-pak-u-s-elections" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">U.S. Elections Lap-Pak</span></b></a> two thumbs up! 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