Aug. 6, 2008
US Consumer Product Safety Commission website
May. 16, 2008
SCHOLASTIC WAREHOUSE SALE
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states/il.asp
Don't forget to print your "Fast Cart Pass" before heading to the
sale to save $10 off a $50 purchase.
Bloomingdale (Chicago Area)
300 Madsen Dr., Suite 101, Bloomingdale
(800) 426-1485
Now through May 31, 2008
Fri., 05/09/2008 - Sat., 05/31/2008
SATURDAYS MAY 10, 17 & 31 8am-5pm
MON - FRI MAY 9 - MAY 23 10am-7pm
TUES - FRI MAY 27 - 30 10am - 5pm
CLOSED: SAT MAY 24 & MON. MAY 26
Bloomington/ Normal
3 Quest Drive
Suite 101
Bloomington, IL 61704
(877) 651-2555
Fri., 05/09/2008 - Sat., 05/31/2008
SATURDAYS MAY 10, 17 & 31 8am-5pm
MON - FRI MAY 9 - MAY 23 10am-7pm
TUES - FRI MAY 27 - 30 10am-5pm
CLOSED: SAT MAY 24 & MON MAY 26
Stoney Creek Inn - Peoria
101 Mariners Way
East Peoria, IL 61611
(877) 651-2555
Thu., 05/15/2008 - Sat., 5/17/2008
Thursday, May 15th: 11 AM - 7 PM
Friday, May 16th: 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, May 17th: 8 AM - 3 PM
University Center of Lake County
1200 University Center Drive
Grayslake, IL 60030
(800) 426-1485
Thu., 05/29/2008 - Sat., 05/31/2008
Thursday, May 29th: 11 AM - 7 PM
Friday, May 30th: 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, May 31st: 8 AM - 3 PM
Clock Tower Inn Resort
7801 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61125
(877) 268-9396
Thu., 5/15/2008 - Sat., 5/17/2008
Thursday, May 15th: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Saturday, May 17th: 8 AM - 3 PM
Holiday Inn - Champaign/Urbana
1001 Killarney Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(877) 651-2555
Fri., 05/23/2008 - Sat., 05/24/2008
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May. 9, 2008
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Apr. 25, 2008
Freebie Friday Newsletter from TOS
The Old Schoolhouse has a great selection of online newsletters that you can subscribe to for information and ideas on homeschooling. They are free and full of wonderful things! Below is a sample of their Freebie Friday newsletter. To subscribe to this or one of their other great newsletters go to http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/E_News/index.php.
ENJOY!
Nikki
Illinois Homeschool Nations Blog Coordinator
(Division of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine)
www.homeschoolblogger.com/Illinois
The Old Schoolhouse, America's largest homeschool
magazine
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com
Homeschool Nations State Listings
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Nations/State_Listings.php
Welcome to Freebie Fridays!
One thing I love about homeschooling is how willing homeschoolers are to share resources with each other. Home School Launch is a website that gets homeschool parents to do just that. This website allows homeschoolers to upload the things they have created for their children to share with other parents. I found a bunch of great items at this site!
A few of my favorites are:
Headline of the Day - Write out a headline for your child on the top of the page and this worksheet will help them research the article.
How To Write A Check - This free printable has one check that shows you what goes where. Then the 2nd page has blank checks you can practice with.
Learn The Books Of the Bible - This is really neat! It breaks the Old and New Testaments up into Law, Historical Books, Poetry, Gospels, etc. There is also a brief description of each book. Kids have to find the correct book to fill in the blanks.
Shakespeare Notebooking Pages - Blank lined pages with beautiful drawings of Shakespeare.
Firefighter ABC Match-Up Cards - These cute little cards can be printed on card stock and cut apart to make a fun game.
This website is a treasure trove of freebies! Not all members have uploaded files yet. I recommend you start at the Member List where it will show you who has files uploaded and you can start searching from there. You can also join for free and start uploading your own files to share!
Here is another great freebie for your family! veg4health.com is offering a free E-Book, Wisdom From the Kitchen just for Freebie Friday subscribers. Here is some information about the E-Book. "Tired of trying to eat healthy but it's just too hard and too expensive? Then this book is just what you, your family and your checkbook need. Written by a homeschool mom with years of experience counseling and helping families change their lifestyles and improve their quality of life, this book will help you too. Best of all, the techniques, suggestions and organizational tools will enable you to easily prepare tasty, healthy meals and snacks that will please every palate - without spending more time in the kitchen, or money in your food budget." All you have to do is sign up for the free newsletter and you will get a free copy of the E-Book. You will find all the information HERE.
Do you have a list of goodies you'd like from the Schoolhouse Store? I know I do! I'd much prefer resources that I'll use all year to flowers that will die or candy that I don't need! This is your chance to let your hubby know exactly what you need by sending him a Schoolhouse Store wishlist for Mother's Day. Not only that,but you have a chance to win a $150 gift certificate while you're at it! See details HERE or go right to the form HERE.
I'll see you next week right here at - Freebie Fridays!
Happy Homeschooling,
Jamin
Freebie Finder
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
While every effort is made to ensure that the recommended sites are family friendly, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and its writers do not own the sites recommended. Content and advertising can change without notice. Please exercise caution when viewing websites. Please check out the websites before allowing your children to view them.
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Apr. 13, 2008
TOS HOMESCHOOL FREEBIE DIRECTORY
Apr. 13, 2008
Blog to Win $50 from The Schoolhouse Store!
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It's time for the Spring/Summer 2008 TOS Promotion! We'd love to offer YOU a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store.
All you have to do is post the information and banner ad on your blog. Then visit Tia on the Front Porch and leave a comment with a direct link to your blog post, and you'll be entered to win the $50 gift certificate.
It's Spring and time to be thinking about next year's curriculum. With a $50 gift certificate the Schoolhouse Store, you could get a great head start on your shopping! Remember, purchases at the Schoolhouse Store always include FREE SHIPPING, so you won't have to spend any money out-of-pocket!
Copy and paste the following on your blog:
The HSB Front Porch is having a contest and you can win a $50 gift certificate just for blogging about The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo before midnight April 30, 2008. Subscribe now to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and receive 25 BONUS gifts valued at over $550! The Winter Promo sold out, don't miss out on the free gifts this time!
They are also giving away a $150 gift certificate to the Schoolhouse Store. All print subscribers (new or renewing) between April 3 - 30, 2008 will be automatically entered into a drawing. No purchase neccessary to win. To enter without subscribing, please send a postcard with your name, address, telephone number, and email address to:
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Spring Promo Contest
PO BOX 8426
Gray, TN 37615
INCREASE YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
If you would like an additional chance to win the $50 gift certificate, please share a brief post about why you like The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Remember to tell us in your comment that you did, for a second chance to win!
HURRY! Contest ends midnight April 30, 2008!
Happy Blogging!
Paul & Gena Suarez
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
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Apr. 8, 2008
Digital Magazines Deliver for Subscribers and Publishers
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Digital Magazines Deliver for Subscribers and Publishers
The popularity of an electronic format for books, magazines and newspapers is growing. According to statistics gathered by The International Digital Publishing Forum, sales of digital books in the wholesale market more than tripled from 2005 to 2007. In late 2007, Amazon's new electronic reader for books and newspapers sold out in a matter of hours. People are expecting information to be readily available via their computer, cell phone, PDA and other electronic devices. Magazines are no exception.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine recently launched a digital version of their popular print magazine. "The digital magazine is very new technology for our audience," says publisher Gena Suarez, "but, we were amazed by the record number of subscriptions during the first week of our digital launch. Our customers absolutely love it!"
Current digital versions are now browser based, offering readers greater flexibility and ease of use than earlier PDF based versions. The 2007 Digital Magazine Reader Survey, conducted by Texterity, a leader in the digital magazine industry, found that 89% of respondents read the digital edition the same week and 42% read it immediately or the same day. In addition, 88% of those surveyed were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their digital magazine experience.
Digital magazines subscribers present a varied demographic. In the Texterity survey, the average reader was 45 years old with over 17 years of work experience in their industry of interest. Yet, many magazines with a readership of 18-30 year olds are turning to digital editions to boost their subscriber numbers in this age group - a group that is harder to capture as print subscribers.
This high satisfaction rate can be attributed to the many benefits that digital editions offer readers:
- Digital delivery means instant delivery. This is especially key for the international market, where delivery time of a print magazine can take up to a month or more. Digital subscribers can now read a publisher's information in a more timely manner.
- Increased interactivity with advertisers. In a recent poll conducted by the Harrison Group for Zinio, a publisher of digital magazines, eighty- five percent of the survey participants felt the interactive advertising format was beneficial. In the Texterity survey, 90% took some type of action with a product or service. The majority of respondents, 65%, visited the advertiser's web site.
- Ability to store the magazine on their computer and reduce paper usage. Many readers prefer the more earth-friendly electronic edition that can easily be retrieved at any time in the future.
- Faster ability to find specific content of interest. The browser based platform of digital magazines provides readers with the ability to search on keywords. For example, a digital subscriber to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine interested in math resources for their child can simply search on the term "math" and instantly find all of the articles and advertisements related to math.
- Instantly bookmark articles and advertisements of interest. Once a reader locates an article or advertisement of interest, they can instantly bookmark the page for future reference. Plus, by using the clickable table of contents, readers can readily access their favorite regular columns in the magazine.
- Quickly share articles or advertisement information with friends. With digital editions, readers can instantly share an article or product information with friends via email. It's simpler and faster than making paper copies or remembering to take the print magazine along to share at a later time.
Digital editions provide benefits to publishers, as well:
- Digital is a creative way to turn website visitors into subscribers. The availability of a sample digital issue on a publisher's site allows visitors to browse the magazine - an instant "try before you buy". Gena Suarez, publisher of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine says, "We love that visitors to our website can instantly see the high quality content of the magazine and the variety and caliber of advertisers. Keeping up with the latest educational resources is important to parents and teachers, and the sample digital magazine gives potential subscribers a peek into the high level of quality TOS provides."
- Saving on print and distribution costs. Increasing fuel costs are reflected in higher costs for printing and mailing traditional paper magazines. The fuel and raw materials savings has become increasingly important to publishers.
- Increased options for advertisers. The digital format provides more creative ways for advertisers to present their products. Links to specific pages, video or audio files provide a more enhanced interaction with the consumer that cannot be achieved with a traditional print ad.
- Instant delivery upon subscribing. Instantly deliver a first issue to subscribers and increase customer satisfaction. This is especially attractive for publishers who print quarterly. Rather than the customer waiting until the next quarter's issue, the last issue published can be immediately delivered.
- Subscribers can easily spread the word about the magazine. When reading a digital edition, readers can instantly share an article or advertisement with a friend. Readers can instantly put a copy of your magazine "in the hands" of potential subscribers.
- Ability to sell back issues indefinitely. Suarez says, "In the past, many of our most popular issues have quickly moved to sold-out back issue status, but now with the digital version, we will be able to keep that content available indefinitely!"
With all of these benefits to both subscribers and publishers, it's no surprise that digital magazine subscriptions are on the rise and gaining popularity with today's readers.
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stands alone as a practical resource and introduces relevant products and services
to the home educator. It is our goal to strengthen and support families spiritually
and academically and challenge them to impact their world for Christ.
To request a copy of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine contact Nancy Carter at ncarter@thehomeschoolmagazine.com Please include your name, publication/website and mailing address with your request.Visit The Old Schoolhouse Magazine at www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com
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Apr. 4, 2008
HSLDA calling for homeschooler support
Support Homeschooling: Write to Your Local Newspaper
The recent events in California have raised the profile of homeschooling and given us an unprecedented opportunity to educate more people about the benefits of homeschooling.
Hundreds of media outlets have already covered the story fairly, but there are many thousands more who could write a positive homeschool related article. All media outlets need a hook on which to hang their story. The California ruling, and subsequent outrage, is the perfect hook.
In order to gain greater attention for the education success story of homeschooling, we suggest that you contact your local newspaper and encourage them to cover your local homeschool community.
Below are some of the points we suggest you make. Please use your own words so reporters do not receive the same letter. Click here for more information.
1. The ruling made California the only state that requires parents to be certified teachers.
2. HSLDA gathered over 250,000 signatures in just 10 days, which shows just how much outrage exists against the decision.
3. The story has received significant media coverage, including national venues such as ABC World News Tonight and the Wall Street Journal. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has also condemned the decision.
4. Homeschooling is growing at an estimated 7-15% per year and homeschool students score significantly above average on standardized achievement tests. Click here for research on homeschooling achievement.
5. Offer a local example of homeschooling success from your family or local support group. This could be an award, success in a competition, family that used to struggle in public school but is now flourishing in a homeschool environment etc.
Alternatively, you could simply write a 500-word opinion article outlining your reason for homeschooling and the positive experience it has been.
It is my hope that thousands of reporters across the country, once they receive compelling letters from homeschool families, will either cover the story themselves, or simply print your letter.
We have an educational success story to tell. Let’s put it in front of the media.
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Mar. 25, 2008
Spring is here!
Mar. 21, 2008
A BEKA BOOKS CURRICULUM SALE
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A BEKA BOOKS
Here is a great opportunity for you to view A Beka Book home school
materials and receive free shipping on your A Beka Book order for
this year. We hope to see you at a home school materials display in
your area. Display times and locations are subject to change. To
verify a display time or to find out about other home school
materials displays, please visit our web site at
http://www.abeka.com/10/materialsdisplay/ or call toll free 800-874-
3597, ext. 10.
Date: March 18, 2008
Time: 11am-3pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 150 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream
Date: March 19, 2008
Time: 11am-3pm
Ramada Inn, 200 N. Greenbay Rd., Waukegan
Date: March 25, 2008
Time: 11am-3pm
Comfort Inn & Conf. Ctr., 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park
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