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March 4, 2009


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Homeschool Author Seeks Families for Interviews
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Sonya Haskins, homeschool mom and author of The Homeschooler's Book of Lists, seeks families to interview for her upcoming book.

In her next book, Sonya will be addressing the issue of perfection - where this pressure comes from and specific ways to overcome it.

For more information on how you can participate, see the ChoosyHomeschooler Blog

Visit Sonya online at The Homeschool Advocate.
New Product Spotlight

Are you homeschooling a special needs child?

Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner

Check out Kathy Kuhl's newly published and long awaited book, "Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner".

Kathy interviewed 64 homeschoolers with children with different learning problems, including autism, learning disabilities, AD/HD, and other conditions giving her wisdom and insight. Whether you are a veteran or new to homeschooling, if you homeschool a struggling learner, this book is a must have!


Have you read this book?  Write a review of it and tell others what you think!

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Daylight Savings Time
 Sunday March 8th   

Why do we have Daylight Savings Time? What is the history behind it? Explore the links below to find out more!

Daylight Savings Time Nodes - History, countries, anecdotes, and controversy.

Daylight Savings Time Craft Activity (K-3)

World Time Zone Map -  see the different time zones around the world.

Geography for Kids - how the sun rotates around the earth, the sun dial, and Daylight Savings Time. 

Helping Kids Adjust to Daylight Savings Time (for parents)               

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Wednesday Winner Announcement

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Our "Wednesday Winner" for March 4, 2009  is.......


Jeimy Walqui of Michigan

Jeimy has won a
Moving Beyond the Page Literature Unit Package
(Value: up to $60)

Moving Beyond the Page


See the announcement at the bottom of this page for information on next week's exciting prize!

Outwit The Pests In Your World!
 
Pest World LogoEverything you ever wanted to learn about PESTS! Facts, games, lesson plans and more!

"Pest World for Kids is a free educational site dedicated to pests. It explores their habitats and needs as well as the impacts they have on us and the ecosystem."

Make and Share Online Posters!

Glogster "Glogster is a FREE tool that allows you to make and share online posters, called Glogs, complete with text, graphics, photos, and videos. You can even add songs and other audio files to your Glog."

Read Nicole's Review for more information about Glogster for Education and how homeschoolers can use it to make interesting projects!

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Sundial bookSundials PDF is a 16 page e-guide to that provides inspiration, ideas and techniques for creating a pocket sundial or "diptych dial". Your finished diptych dial will incorporate artistic elements from traditional diptych sundial designs.



its about time bookIt's About Time PDF has activities enable students to apply problem solving strategies and activities as they explore the instruments and methods used to measure time throughout history and investigate global applications such as time zones.



telling time lapbookTelling Time Lapbook PDF - 80% off Great for introducing the concepts and for reviewing the basic ideas of Telling Time! Instructions on "How to" complete your very own Lapbook! 14 Pages of Lapbook Parts including Cover Art & Words!



Math Mats GamesMath Mats Games PDF Boost important skills and concepts related to understanding time with independent learning mats and ready-to-go patterns for clocks, game boards, slide-throughs, and mini-books.
Next Week's "Wednesday Winner's" Prize

On Wednesday March 11, 2009 we will randomly draw a name from our list of email newsletter subscribers.  That lucky person will win a....

Thinkwell LogoThinkwell Math or Science Online Course

12 month access, Grades 7-12
(value $101.95-$122.95)
                          

Our winner can choose from one of the following online courses:
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  • Calculus
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  • Physics

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