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March 25, 2009


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horse historyMarch 25, 1668 The first horse race in America took place.
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Looking for a way to entertain your preschooler while you work with your older children? 

Check out these great books!


Preschool Activities in a Bag are  designed to entertain younger children while parents are homeschooling older students. Each bag contains self-guided activities that a young child can do with little or no help. Each activity is contained in a gallon-size zipped storage bag and are fun while also teaching a valuable skill.

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Back To Basics Toys is having a Blast Into Spring Sale with gifts for "Your Little Bunnies"!





Book Close OutsBook Close Outs has many new arrivals at bottom prices. They are having a Spring Sale that ends tomorrow (March 27th) on select books for $0.99!



Batteries Plus Batteries Plus offers coupons and great deals throughout the year. Right now they are featuring Xtreme Batteries (Sale ends March 31)!


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Due to unexpected circumstances, this will be our last newsletter....

APRIL FOOLS!!!

Sorry, we just couldn't resist!  Our next newsletter will arrive in your inbox, as scheduled, on APRIL FOOLS DAY! 

To give you a head start on the fun, we've found some great links for you: 

Read the possible theories behind the origins of April Fool's Day.

Here is a wacky dinner menu perfect for April Fool's Day - Cauliflower Milkshakes, Meatloaf Surprise Cupcakes, Raspberry Ketchup, Pineapple Fish Sticks, Apple Coleslaw, and French Fry Cookies.  YUM!

Looking for some family-friendly pranks?  Check out these printables on FamilyFun.com.

Have some fun with AZKidsNet and their children's jokes.

Test your funny bone this April Fool's!  Create your own comic strip using these FREE tools reviewed on the Choosy Homeschooler blog:
ToonDo
Pixton

And a special note to the people at Google.com:
I fell for your April Fool's joke last year and even some of the jokes you played on us in previous years. This year and I am ready and waiting to see what you have!  Can't fool me again!

Jennifer K. Gray
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Wednesday Winner Announcement

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Our "Wednesday Winner" for
March 25, 2009  is.......


Tami Haugtvedt of Arizona

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Diane Flynn Keith



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

EcoKids Online Games and Activities
 
Ecokids LogoLearn about the Environment with EcoKids! Debbie's Review says, "A plus for me was that the activities could be used to enrich many different subject areas such as social studies, language arts, math, and science.  The soundbits that can be downloaded of different animals voices are awesome."

Animation is the Illusion of Movement

Pencil 2D Pencil 2D: Tradition Animation Software is a FREE download. In her review, Nikki says, "Animation can be used to visualize complex topics that are not easily perceived. It can also provide a suitable interactive learning experience that encourages learners to participate in activities, which can help them better understand storytelling and sequencing ideas."

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Laughing Letters and Nutty Numerals-PDF Read-it! Joke Books Supercharged!-The only thing kids think is funnier than a good joke is ... more jokes! These supercharged joke books contain more jokes than ever.



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Artful Antics PDF.  Read-it! Joke Books Supercharged! The only thing kids think is funnier than a good joke is ... more jokes! These supercharged joke books contain more jokes than ever.



laugh and learn grammarLaugh and Learn Grammar
PDF. Capitalize on students' natural interest in word play by using jokes and riddles to teach grammar and usage lessons. Each lesson is followed by at least one practice page for students to complete independently.


gross songsGross Songs CD and workbook PDF features Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts, and 25 other gross and annoying songs guaranteed to make kids and grownups laugh, groan, and smile! The 96-page workbook includes gross and not-so-gross jokes and riddles, experiments and stunts, things to make, pranks and skits, recipes, and the Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts card game!
Next Week's "Wednesday Winner's" Prize

On Wednesday April 1, 2009 we will randomly draw a name from our list of email newsletter subscribers.  That lucky person will win....

Moving Beyond the Page


Moving Beyond the Page Literature Unit Package
(Value: up to $60)


Moving Beyond the Page BooksMoving Beyond the Page is a comprehensive research-based curriculum designed to challenge and stimulate gifted and creative homeschoolers.

"Our curriculum incorporates many current educational strategies that encourage critical and creative thinking skills, promote deep understanding of topics and issues, and encourages children to learn through their areas of strength".

Have you used Moving Beyond the Page?  Add YOUR review to the ChoosyHomeschooler site!

For more information on ChoosyHomeschooler's "Wednesday Winners" contest, see our contest announcement.