This is a collection of quotes and poems with dashed lines beneath for your child to copy them.  The illustrations feature classical images of children at play.  The copywork itself is a bit lengthy for a very new writer but should be fine for a child with a little copywork under his or her belt.

Last week's freebie is still available as well!  The title is Butterflies: Insects of Beauty by Hip2Homeschool Unit Studies.  Just do a quick search and try to get it before it's no longer free.

Mystery of History (Vol. 1) is on sale this weekend only as one of the "Fabulous Friday" deals.

Mystery of History

Also check out the "WOW" deals, several of the items offered are homeschool resources:

Limited Time "WOW" Bargains

I know there was a coupon code published in a homeschooling magazine recently so you may be able to find it if you surf around. With the code you could get 10% off a $35 purchase.

Here's an Alibris coupon if you are doing some book shopping online:

 Use coupon code 4THJULY on checkout at Alibris to save $2 on $20 or more of books, music, & movies at www.alibris.com. Hurry, this coupon expires July 20, 2008.

Use code: STARSANDSTRIPES

By the way, I have tried out a new game called PictoWords that you might want to give a try.  Remember, you can download the game for a free 1 hour trial.  If you have a visual learner who is just starting to get into reading compound words, this game might be a good tool for you.  In the game you are given three image tiles plus 3 letters and you must use these in combination to create words and reach your goal.  For instance, you might receive an image representing "thin" plus the letter "K" in your set and you would combine them to create the word "Think." 

The game can become complicated because often changing the letter combinations changes the sound of the initial word.  Also some of the words used are unfamiliar and some are actually abbreviations or slang such as "reb" or "EKG."   To help the player, a list of "blank" options is provided.  So the game board will indicate what specific sets of combinations  particular set of images and letters will produce.  HInts are also available.    The game also provides a dictionary that the player can click on to read the definition of a word.    

I am planning to purchase it myself at some point.  Right now, my son can watch me play a see how the individual words combine to make new words, later I think it's something he'll be able to do on his own.  I think I've mentioned before that we have a Game Club membership so we aren't paying "full price" for the games we select (though we do buy a lot over a year's time), but simply for the value of being able to show my son how words go together this on is worth the purchase to me.  I could almost see those little cogs in his brain turning. LOL!  Again, the trial is free so take a look if you think it would be a good complement to your child's reading program.  And, take advantage of that 40% so you don't have to pay full price either. 

 From Trigger Memory Systems:

Use code FREELAUNDRY to receive
a FREE Laundry Clean 'N' Flip with
the purchase of a Zone or Zone/Bedroom
Combo. Add both to cart and use code
for a $7.95 credit off your order!
Limited time offer!!

If you have an interest in riding, try out this game by Big Fish Games:

RIDE!

In the initial free trial (one hour of game play) you'll learn the basics of turning and leaping with your horse.  Of course, you are just using the arrow keys on your keyboard to perform the jumps, but it was still pretty interesting to my horse-loving 4 year old.  

Finally, in case you missed it, this week's freebie from Currclick is a copy book featuring the Declaration of Independence.  Just in time for Independence Day!

Also this week Currclick has this Father's Day e-book on sale for $2.00:

Have a great weekend!

I *think* these may only work for CBD discount members, but give 'em a try if you are ordering!

Free Standard Shipping on purchases of $35 or more now through May 16th.

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Search: Title Author/Artist ISBN CBD Stock # Keywords Publisher

This week's freebie is a collection of quotations from Shakespeare's plays.  There are also a few new freebies on the site including several of the "Easter Egg" freebies, plus some phonics and math games.  If the link below doesn't take you to the freebies, just do an advanced search and set your criteria to be items priced between $0.00 and $0.10.

Happy Browsing!

From a e-mail alert I just received:

In appreciation of teachers everywhere, Learning A-Z will open one of its six password-protected websites each day of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, PLUS on May 12, so teachers can download and print differentiated teaching materials.

The websites will be open on the days indicated below from midnight to midnight EST.

May   5:   ReadingA-Z.com: Thousands of printable books and lessons
May   6:   Raz-Kids.com: Interactive leveled reading library
May   7:   WritingA-Z.com: Leveled writing lessons
May  8:    VocabularyA-Z.com: Customized vocabulary lessons
May  9:    Reading-Tutors.com: Reading skills packets
May  12:  ScienceA-Z.com: Multi-leveled science units

Tell your co-workers, friends, neighbors, or even put a posting on your website about Teacher Appreciation Week at LearningA-Z.com.

I don't recall visiting the Science website last year, so that one may be new.  Happy browsing!

The Scholastic Spring $1 Sale is going on now.  I love the $1 sale for picking up little extras like blackline maps, spelling books, etc. 

You'll want to go to the Teacher's Store to find this sale.   Just hit the Scholastic.com link and then select Teacher Resources.  You'll need to register as a homeschooler to make purchases from the Teacher's Store. 

The selection is VERY limited this time, but if you look in the professional books there are two on writing and one on using Caldecott books in your classes that look good.  There are also a few resources on teaching early Spanish as well as lots of little cards and motivational posters. 

This set was one of the freebies available during the Easter Egg promotion, but in case you missed it, nows your chance to get set 1 of the Proverbs to Live By Paper Dolls.  Just click the banner below. 

Well, that title pretty much tells you all I know.  The savings are "up to" 70% off and the sale is for Monday only. 

By the way, I finally did the math and decided to give the Amazon grocery subscription service a try.  I have to use a specific brand of diapers due to my little's sensitive skin so I can't save $ getting the store brand.  Anyway, the Amazon cost for the brand I purchase is the same as it is at the store, plus when I subscribed I received a discount on that price and free shipping. 

SO, now I am getting my diapers delivered to my house for less than it cost me to buy them locally.  I'm also getting some vitamins for the kids delivered at regular intervals (with the same discount). 

BUT, I don't recommend getting liquid detergent delivered.  The price and convenience were great- who likes lugging detergent around?  But, one of the bottles in the box fell over in transit and leaked all over the others. Yuck!

I recently subscribed to the digital version of the magazine, but if you like to have a copy in your hands, TOS is offering a special promotion right now.  For $25 you'll receive the magazine PLUS 25 great bonus gifts.  Here are the details:

Ok, it was for sale when I looked.  I don't know if it's still available or not.  But I noticed that she had The Glorious Flight listed also.  I'd be buying a lot of books but for the fact that I haven't put the four boxes that I picked at the last library sale away yet.  So, I'm hoping someone else will get to take advantage of this one.

http://www.electricchurch.net/Ruth/books/books.html

First, Currclick is having an Easter Egg hunt this week.  If you visit the site and browse around you might get a coupon code for a discount on a specific item or even one that allows you to download an item for free.  There are 7 "freebie" eggs hidden on the site.  I can't tell you where they all are because I don't know.  But, if you are advanced I'm sure you can figure some of them out for yourselves.  Just search your mind for the possibilities.  But don't take my ramblings into account- just go have a look for yourself. 

Second, I found this coupon code on the Five in a Row discussion boards earlier today.  Use code marchmadness to get the full version of Timez Attack for $10 off.  This offer is good through March 23rd.  Remember, you can also download the base version free of charge!

Then there's this offer from The Book Cover:

FREE SHIPPING from The Book Cover

Finally, now through March 31st you can use code KA5HL to receive $5 off your purchase of $30 or more pluse receive free shipping. 

Sorry I didn't have time to put these on the website, but I wanted to share them quick!

I hope you all are having a great week as we anticipate the coming Resurrection Sunday. 

If you need resources or craft ideas for this week, be sure to visit the Easter page at Get it Together @HWTK. 

CurrClick!  Affiliates got the scoop today and the official kick off date is March 10th.

I have no idea what's in store for this grand opening, but as soon as I find out I'll share the news.  I hope there are some fun freebies and sales!