We are happy to welcome two new vendors to the Schoolhouse Store:  Mapletree Publishing Company and Math A Big Deal.

Mapletree Publishing Company has 3 new books to help and encourage you while you homeschool.  Math A Big Deal has a math game designed to increase proficiency of elementary math skills.  

Be sure to stop by and check them out, and as always, let us know if you’ve used these items and how they have helped you in your homeschool!

We are happy to welcome two new vendors to the Schoolhouse Store!  Grace and Truth Books and Fortunately For You Books.

Grace and Truth Books  have a lot of wonderful character building and family oriented books for all ages.  Also, check out Fortunately For You Books to find unit studies and Pockets of Time (reading compression cards for students 7-18).

If you have read or used any of these newly listed items, let us know how they worked for your family and  homeschool!  Keep checking in too as we will be will be adding several more books by both vendors over the next couple of weeks.

I don't know about you, but there are days when I get discouraged homeschooling. There are days that are too busy, or days when my kids are really testing my patience, or even days when it would be easier to enroll them in school and enjoy a day of peace and quiet around my home!

It is days like these when I most need to be encouraged. Reading my Bible is one way to be encouraged. Another is by talking to fellow homeschooling moms, especially those who have been on the journey longer than I have. The Schoolhouse Store also has a new resource that is bound to be encouraging when you have hard days.

Our newest E-Book, Turning Points in Homeschooling, was written for those who are just considering homeschooling as well as those who are already homeschooling but need some encouragement. It sounds like something we can all use from time to time!

Take a look at this newest resource . . . I think you will be quite encouraged by it!

How is your Christmas shopping going? Are you gearing up for the holiday season? I have a great idea for a sweet book if you are looking for Christmas ideas! It is perfect for your children, nieces and nephews, or grandchildren.

We are blessed to have a special new book written by Gena Suarez (publisher of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine). She wrote an adorable book called "And Then Mama Said. . ." about learning to read. Splish is the main character and he longs to read. . . but it is taking a long time to learn! Can you relate? Can your children? This sweet book is sure to be enjoyed by children and parents alike! It is only $9.95 and also comes with a free downloadable activity book. This activity book is a wonderful complement to the storybook. And don't forget. . . we always offer free shipping within the United States!

I also want to take this time to tell you more about products from Soli Deo Gloria! This company offers products ranging from Bible studies to unit studies. We carry nearly 39 of their products, including topics such as: Lewis and Clark, ocean life, colonial life, weather, and the human body. Whether you are looking for a book or E-Book, you will find a topic to interest all of your children!

At the Schoolhouse Store, we are constantly adding new products to our site. Did you know that you can even view just our "latest and greatest" products? This is such a valuable tool when you stop by the site regulary! Simply visit New Products to see our newest items! These items change regularly as we are truly adding new items almost daily.

We also want to remind you that shipping within the United States is always free! E-Books are a great product for immediate delivery right to your computer, but with free shipping of our other materials, shopping at the Schoolhouse Store is always a good deal!

Here are some of our newest products we think you will enjoy:

• Happy Thanksgiving E-Book
  This is an excellent resource with Thanksgiving right around the corner. Why should you purchase it now, before Thanksgiving week? Because it is full of 20 lesson plans for your elementary through senior high students! It is interactive, with live links to help the lessons come alive for your students! 
  

• How can we talk about Thanksgiving and not also discuss yummy food? I really appreciate this next E-Book, especially children who are picky eaters!
  
  The Guide to Baking Bread and Breakfast for Busy Moms (And who's not busy these days?) This two-piece set is a great resource! The two E-Books in this set contain over 80 pages of great advice, including the steps for baking bread and which ingredients to purchase, as well as good ideas for nutritious, hot, kid-pleasing breakfasts!
  
  

• And finally, one new item I am excited about is Super Star R and L: Speech Therapy Made Simple. Having had all three of my children in speech therapy at some point or another, I am excited about this resource! We carry several different sound packets that will help your child pronounce various letters and blends correctly. This manual includes tips for teaching these sounds, practice pages, games, and 168 picture cards.
  

You can find all of these items and more at the Schoolhouse Store!