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April 29, 2009


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April 29, 1913

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Celebrate Mother Goose Day!
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Mother Goose Express - activities, online games, poems and more.

Coloring Pages  - Mother Goose and other Nursery Rhymes  (sponsored by the Hendersonville, TN Police Department.)

MotherGoose.com - games, activities, stories and so much more!

The Official Home of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes - the history of Mother Goose, information about Mother Goose Day, rhymes, recipes and more!

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Wednesday Winner Announcement

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Our "Wednesday Winner" for
April 29, 2009  is.......


Carolyn Hare of Alberta, Canada


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Carolyn has won TWO
Kids Web Design Instruction EBooks
($30 value)



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

Become a Weather Wiz Kid!
 
weather wiz logoChallis' review of this FREE resource says, "Ever wonder how hurricanes get their names, how hot lightning is, or how Doppler Radar works? How about the difference between lava and magma, what causes earthquakes, or what our climate system is? Using diagrams and animation to help along the way, Weather Wiz Kids helps students learn all of this and so much more!"


Why are Quarries Important?

Virtual Quarry Logo Nikki's review of this interactive Virtual Quarry says, "Its main goal is to teach children (grades 3-9) about the quarrying industry, in addition to learning more about rocks, minerals, geology, fossils, and the like. This free learning tool offers a fun, interactive experience for children and a curriculum-focused educational resource for parents/teachers, consisting of various activities, lesson plans, and more."

Earn a FREE book from Barnes & Noble

Barnes and NobleMotivate your child's summer reading with the Barnes & Nobles annual Summer Reading program!

Last summer, they provided 190,000 free books and participants read 2.3 million books! This year, children can join Percy Jackson and The Olympians on their summer adventure as part of their own summer reading journey.
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Audio Mother Goose
Mother Goose Audio (Zip File) This Audio file is read by Bobbie Frohman and it is a collection of the Best Known and Loved Mother Goose!



Cut and Create Mother GooseMother Goose: Cut and Create PDF goes above and beyond. Easy step-by-step projects teach scissor skills, visual-motor skills, grouping, ordering and spatial relationships. Creations are amazing!


The Real Mother Goose
The Real Mother Goose PDF A glorious full-color collection of Mother Goose rhymes, featuring the exceptional Blanche Fisher Wright illustrations.



Mother Goose Copywork Notebook Mother Goose Copywork Package PDF  includes 2 Mother Goose Copywork Notebooks. One is for K-3rd, and one is for 3rd-5th . There are also pages for coloring and drawing pictures from the poems.

Next Week's "Wednesday Winner's" Prize

On Wednesday May 6, 2009 we will randomly draw a name from our list of email newsletter subscribers.  That lucky person will win a....

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.