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Spring: To Break or Not to Break?
Outdoor Fun
Science Blowout
Easter Freebies
Mnemonics - Readers Write In
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No, it's not one of our creations (in spite of the name), but if you're looking for a fun, non-threatening way to teach writing, check out Writing Tales.
You'll even find a link to sample pages. My kids are loving it! |
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Spring Has Sprung!
We're finally starting to see some sunshine and are able to enjoy the outdoors without bundling up head to toe. In this issue we hope to give you some fun ways to enjoy the warmer weather and enjoy Spring.
~Dena
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Spring Vacation - Do You or Don't You?
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It's a common topic of conversation among homeschoolers to ask about schedules, vacations, etc. this month we thought we'd each answer the question, "Do you take a Spring Vacation?"
Jennie:
Living across the street from a park, my children are very aware
when "school's out". Once we see the park full on a Monday morning in March,
they know it's Spring Break. Even though my children try every year to get the
same time off, I always remind them of the breaks they take throughout the year
when other kids are in school. So as a compromise, we usually just have a light
week of school filled with lots of time in the park.
Marillee:
We do usually take a spring break, however, it is not Oregon's spring break, but Washington's so we can do something with my sister-in-law. Homeschooling really works with our vacation
schedule. This year we are renting a house for a week with his sister
& kids in Lincoln City.
Dena: My answer is similar to Marillee's. We generally end up taking a week off in the Spring and I consider that our "Spring break". This year my daughter and I will be attending a homeschooling conference in Florida while the younger boys stay with grandma and friends. That will be in May, but we're considering it Spring Break.
What about you? Do you have an interesting or unusual way to celebrate Spring Break?
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Outdoor Fun
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Here are some ideas for enjoying the warmer weather.
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Amazing Easter Freebie!
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The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is offering a wonderful set up Easter freebies, no strings attached. You don't even need to enter an email address. Visit HERE to download your:
Easter Unit Study -Includes the Easter Story, Easter Quiz, Resurrection Cookies, Resurrection Eggs, Word Jumble, Crosswords, Word Searches and Writing Prompts.
Easter Dinner Place Cards - A fun way to decorate your Easter table.
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Enjoy!
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Mnemonic of the Month - Reader Favorites
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Last month we were pleased to have a couple of readers send in their favorite mnemonics, which I'm going to share in this issue. The first is one that I use all the time.
Go eat pop corn=
Galations, Ephesians,
Phillipians, Colosians.
This has helped me to
find these Bible Books quickly, remembering their order in the Bible when
looking up a Scripture.
~Mary
And for the Great Lakes:
Hi! The mnemonic I use for my kids and
have shared with others is:
Super Man
Helps
Every
One
Also, Niagara Falls is between lakes Erie and
Ontario, because if you went down the falls, you would probably shriek has you
went, "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooo!"
~Karla
What about you? Do you have a favorite mnemonic you'd like to share? If so, email us at triggermemory@charter.net with "mnemonic" in the subject line.
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New Stuff and Sales
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We are excited to announce a brand new product to our store offerings. Please take a moment to check out Writing Tales
by Amy Hastings Olsen. No, it's not one of our products, just a similar
name. Still, it's great! Writing Tales is a fun, non-threatening way to
teach classic writing. I've been using Level One with my fourth grader
and Level Two with my sixth grader and both are enjoying the
assignments. You also won't want to miss our Science Adventures Blowout Sale.
We only have five of these books left, but are letting them go at only
$9.95 rather than the retail price of $24.00. Stock up now for next
year. Only while quantities last! We wish you the best in your homeschooling journey!
Sincerely,
Dena, Jennie & Marillee
Trigger Memory Systems
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