Current news, events, classes, announcements, and updates for the South Carolina homeschool community. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:29:00 -0500 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:29:00 -0500 Welcome to Freebie Friday Homeschool Freebies by Jamin Welcome to Freebie Friday! In these hard economic times, it seems as if everyone is thinking about money. This week I am bringing you freebies related to teaching your kids about money. You will find everything from printable play money to lapbooks and games to play! There are a lot of great freebies for a variety of ages. You will find the links to all of this week's freebies HERE. Happy homeschooling! Jamin TOS Magazine's Freebie of the Week Stars and Planets from Teacher Created Materials This Teacher's Toolbox archived freebie will help you get ready for a fun family study of the planets and stars. Click here to go to the download page. Another Freebie All About Weather from BrandenburgStudies Debbie Brandenburg from BrandenburgStudies is giving our Freebie Friday readers this excellent E-Book, including the Test Booklet and Answer Key! No matter where you live or who you are, the weather affects your life. From the high humidity and heat indexes, to frozen weather, weather is all around you. In this unit you will learn about: -What is Weather? -Weather Basics -Cloud Formations -Seasons -Storms of Every Type Grab this amazing freebie offer while you can by clicking HERE to go to the download page. Special Announcements The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine wants to see how you spiff up for the school year! Does your schoolhouse need cleaning? Do you have any ideas for small spaces or decluttering to help you stay organized throughout the year? Inspire others or simply gain valuable insight by sharing your story and photos with us! You could win a $100 gift card to The Container Store! To participate, visit our Facebook fan page, and if you aren't already a fan, become one at: www.facebook.com/theoldschoolhouse. To enter, simply send in as many photos as you can of your personalized schoolhouse. Include captions for your photos in as few words as you wish, or create a photo essay. Be creative, have fun, and get excited! Unprecedented savings on U.S., Canadian, and International print subscriptions and the 2009 Schoolhouse Planner! Save between $20 and $30. This is our Encouragement Bundle containing two "back-to-homeschool" tools just for you! There are only 250 U.S., 250 Canadian, and 250 international encouragement bundles available. Hurry! Once they're gone, they're gone! We also have a digital version of our Encouragement Bundle! Our digital edition is ideal if you want instant access to each issue. It will arrive in your email inbox days, or even weeks before the print edition hits mailboxes. Our digital edition is the same great content as our print edition. Click here to save 20% on our digital bundle. Are you ready to tackle the dirty dozen? August means organization for many households . . . Is your home looking dignified and grand? How impressive are your organization skills? Start now, and strategize to organize with this motivating issue of . . . Molly's Money-Saving Digest--Organization for Busy Families--August 2009. Click here to buy the August Digest now! Molly's Freebies Check Econobusters.com for Molly's amazing "Freebie Friday" post each week. The Old Schoolhouse® Summer Bouquet of 19 Gifts is a sweet bouquet drifting your way! You're going to be amazed at the 19 exceptional gifts being given away--but only to the first 5,000 two-year subscribers! Plus, you'll enjoy two years of your favorite homeschool magazine--from our heart to yours! As a bonus, 50 random subscribers are going to win a one-week membership to a participating Curves®. You could be one of the fifty recipients! You're just a click away from your Summer Bouquet. Freebies for Facebook fans! Have you signed up as a fan of our Facebook page yet? If not, click here to become a fan. We will be sending out freebies once a month just to our Facebook fans, so don't miss out! Always Free! Free Molly's Digest Binder Covers These adorable binder covers are perfect for your Molly's Digest collection! A new Money-Saving Digest is available every month, and this is a great way to keep them all together. Click HERE for the download page. Free WeE-book™ Binder Covers Keep all of your WeE-books filed neatly away in a binder for easy access. Just print these covers out to insert into the clear plastic sleeve on a binder of your own. Click HERE to get them now! Note: Please download directly from the item page. Do not go through the cart. Thanks! We hope you enjoy our Freebie Friday promotion! Watch your inbox every week for specials galore! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/721566/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:29:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/721566/ Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Check out the free museum day opportunity. There are many museums in our state participating. http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/about.html http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/721565/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/721565/ Wow! August is almost gone and I haven't had a chance to update this Blog for you. So sorry. We're back at school now, almost 4 weeks, and things are so busy. Seeing how there are loads of activities for all South Carolina and some national items coming up, I will get back to work! Many blessings in your new home school year ahead! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/721563/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/721563/ Hello! Happy Summer to All! A dear friend passed on this and the following 2 posts to me, to share with all of you.  Here in South Carolina its been hot, hot, hot, and still more to come (August is a calling!).  So, if movies aren't your thing, how about bowling?  Recently, we took a group of teens bowling and noticed one really important thing - NO SMOKING.  That's right, most states have outlawed smoking in almost every public place and the smoke was gone from our local bowling alley.  And, most of them have great deals on day time bowling for the kids and adults.  Enjoy. Summer Bowling: Here's the main link where you can select the state and the alley that is closest to you: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707070/ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:35:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707070/ Has it been hot where you live?  Here in South Carolina its been down right steamy.  We haven't been home much this summer, so far, but now that we're staying put, we're in the mood for some fun movie time.  There are the usual action and romance stuff, but this summer seems to be full of wonderful animation and kid friendly family movies.  Looking for a show near you?  Here's some site to help you find out what's playing near your home town.  Enjoy. Summer Movies: Here's the main link where you can select the state you live in: http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx Here's the one for SC:  http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=SC   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707068/ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:31:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707068/ I remember piling into someones car, loads of families did, bringing our coolers, picnic dinners, chairs and blankets (even P.J.'s) to all head to the local Drive-In Movie Theater.  Although back then a car load was $5.00, today all but a few are lost to development.  But, here's a link to find some of the few remaining ones.  Enjoy! Drive-In Movies: www.thebigmo.com http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707066/ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:26:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707066/ Welcome to Freebie Friday Homeschool Freebies by Jamin Welcome to Freebie Friday! Since I was a child in the 1960s, I just can't help but love space! When I was growing up, traveling to the moon was all the rage, and I still love all things moon-related to this day. So this week I am passing along websites that will share my love for all things space with you! I found a space lapbook that I think you will love. I also included a Brain Pop video about Mars and a link to the Schoolhouse Rock's video, Interplanet Janet. If you or your kids are missing the days when Pluto was a planet, you can join the Pluto Fan Club! These are just a few of the fun freebies you will find this week at the link below. CLICK HERE to find links to all of this week's freebies! Happy homeschooling! Jamin    TOS Magazine FREEBIE of the Week   E-Book: Sam's Science Adventure: Mixing Science and Art To celebrate Rembrandt's birthday (July 15, 1606), we are giving you this E-Book that mixes science and art together. Download your E-Book HERE. Since art plays such a big part in most homeschoolers' days, check out the great art sale deals we have going in the store all week long! Another Freebie    Globalmania: Master World Geography in Just 7 Months by Terri Johnson Knowledge Quest is offering this downloadable E-Book free! Retail value $12.95 Go HERE to get your free geography E-Book from Knowledge Quest. Special Announcements Molly's Freebies Check Econobusters.com for Molly's amazing "Freebie Friday" post each week. Free Rug Giveaway!   Believe it or not, a beautiful, brand-new rug could be all yours! The fine folks at CSNrugs have generously offered to give away a rug to one lucky Econobusters.com reader. Go here to find out more! The Old Schoolhouse® Summer Bouquet of 19 Gifts is a sweet bouquet drifting your way! You're going to be amazed at the 19 exceptional gifts being given away--but only to the first 5,000 two-year subscribers! Plus, you'll enjoy two years of your favorite homeschool magazine--from our heart to yours! As a bonus, 50 random subscribers are going to win a one-week membership to a participating Curves®. You could be one of the fifty recipients! You're just a click away from your summer bouquet. Get your free Spring digital issue! Enjoy a FREE issue of our Spring digital edition. It's the same wonderful content found in our print edition, but it's interactive. Join our Special Offers list, and you'll get your free issue. Plus, there's more! But you have to click here to get all of the details and freebies! Freebies for Facebook fans! Have you signed up as a fan of our Facebook page yet? If not, click here to become a fan. We will be sending out freebies once a month just to our Facebook fans, so don't miss out! How many pizza boxes are hiding in your trash? Are you looking for new, creative ways to provide for your family's needs while remaining within your budget? Molly's ready to help with this Molly-momentous, jam-packed value--and it's FREE!   When you sign up today for Molly's FREE, weekly E-Newsletter, A Minute with Molly, you'll receive the Menu Planning E-Book FREE! Click here to sign up.   Always Free!    Free Molly's Digest Binder Covers  These adorable binder covers are perfect for your Molly's Digest collection! A new Money-Saving Digest is available every month, and this is a great way to keep them all together. Click HERE for the download page.     Free WeE-book™ Binder Covers Keep all of your WeE-books filed neatly away in a binder for easy access. Just print these covers out to insert into the clear plastic sleeve on a binder of your own. Click HERE to get them now!   Note: Please download directly from the item page. Do not go through the cart. Thanks! We hope you enjoy our Freebie Friday promotion! Watch your inbox every week for specials galore! The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine PO Box 8426 Gray, TN 37615 1-888-718-HOME 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. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707063/ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:24:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/707063/ H.E.R.S. 2009 Home Educators Resources Sale Saturday, June 13th, 2009 9 am to 1 pm at Columbia International University Fitness Center Seller information: Early Registration fee is $10 registration fee per table. Deadline: postmarked by May 29th. Confirmation of payment and application will be sent via email. *************************** Late Registration fee is $20 per space (you must provide your own table). Contact Sharon Czeresko to confirm availability. Payment due at check-in. Commercial Vendor Registration fee is $25 per table. Deadline: postmarked by May 22nd. Confirmation of payment and application will be sent via email. Checks should be made out to "REACH," and mailed to the address on the registration form. Confirmation of application and payment will be sent via email . Fill out and return the registration form. For more information, contact Sharon Czeresko (803) 345-1395 or reach@reachgroup.org Sale Schedule May 22nd Commercial Vendor registration deadline May 29thEarly Registration deadline *application and payment due today May 30thLate registration begins. Contact HERS coordinator for availability ************************ June 13Sale day 7:30 a.m. Seller check-in (sellers can browse and shop at this time) 9 a.m. Sale open to the public 1 pm Sale ends sponsored by REACH as a service to the community ***** Buyer information: Directions to CIU: I-20 to exit 68 Monticello Road Turn North for 2 miles Turn LEFT at 7435 Monticello Road Follow "HERS" signs to Fitness Center *************************** Helpful Hints Bring cash, change and check book. You will find many great deals in a variety of price ranges. You don't want to miss any opportunity! There are over 100 sellers. Come early to snatch up great deals on your core items. Stay to the end for clearance discounts on your "extras" and supplement items. Refreshments will be available, too. Proceeds will help fund REACH HIGH events. Thanks for your support! Please give us your feedback. We strive to improve our sale each year. Contact REACH or leave comments at our HERS registration table http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/696444/ Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:12:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/696444/ Blaney Baptist Church presents Vacation Bible School When: June 7 - 11 ,6-8:30pm Where: Blaney Baptist Church Who: All ages, birth to adult This is a FREE event! G’day Mates! Join us on the Boomerang Express, As we travel through the Outback of Australia, learning together that “It all comes back to Jesus!” 1 John 4:9 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/696443/ Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:09:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/696443/ There are many free resources on the Internet to help with homemaking. I posted about a few of those on the Econobusters blog. I thought I would share them with you. This week I posted about a free E-Book that I found with lessons to teach our kids about homemaking. I think this wonderful resource would make a great addition as a homeschool home-ec course or a good summer class. Even though it is summer, you can still get some spring cleaning done. Here is a great resource that I found recently! It is a free E-Book on spring cleaning. If you need some help in the kitchen area, here is a free E-Book I shared about having a prepared pantry. With all of these freebies, you may need some ideas on how to store them on the computer, so here is my post on how to store E-Books. www.econobusters.com Homeschool Freebies by Jamin We stay pretty busy in the summer. But sometimes there are days when my kids need something new and interesting to do while the temperature soars outside. One fun thing to do is make our own paper toys! There is an unlimited supply of free printable toys online. Below are a few I know my kids would enjoy. I hope yours enjoy them too. Handcraftedfantastictoys.com has an adorable dancing monkey and some fun paper dolls. The toymaker.com has some awesome paper mice that use marbles to make mouse racers! Do you have a hat lover? This site is loaded with printable paper hats you can assemble and wear! How about a fractal fidgit? You can make your own dodecahedron calendar with the free printables at this site! This site has a blank jigsaw puzzle you can decorate, cut, and send to a friend! And one of my favorite sites, Janbrett.com has directions on how to make a milk carton armadillo! And for the preschoolers in your life, how about some paper sandwiches? Be sure to print out the free placemat too! If your preschooler enjoyed the paper sandwiches, be sure to check out the barn play set and kitty play set from the same website. If you want to search through more great paper toys, here are two sites that are loaded with them! Free Paper Toys and Wonder Time. Happy homeschooling! Jamin TOS Magazine FREEBIE of the Week E-Book: WeE-book™-A Light Unto My Path Are you looking for a great way to brighten your week? Maybe you'd like to lighten your work load! The word light is spoken of numerous times in the Bible. What a great study for your children, learning about light while exploring what the Bible has to say about it. You'll be amazed! Follow this simple guide and help ignite a desire for God's Word in your child's heart . . . A Light Unto My Path by Donna Rees. Another Freebie Try out Times Tales for FREE! With Times Tales, learning the upper times tables is so easy even a kindergartner can learn them! Don't believe it? Now you can see for yourself just how effective Times Tales is . . . and it won't cost you a thing! For a limited time only, you can get a free trial download of Times Tales plus a free Memory Trigger E-Book, just for signing up for Trigger Memory System's Education Through Imagination newsletter. To sign up and get your freebies, click HERE! Special Announcements What does your child want to be? Introducing the WannaBe Series™ from TOS Magazine. It is a fun, interactive way to help you guide your children to better understand the world around them and learn about the many professions that people are involved in and love. Fan the flame of discovery for your child! Special introductory offer! Get 10 E-Books for only $49! What do you WannaBe? No need to lose track of important home and school details! The 2009 Planner is bigger and better than ever. With more forms (over 40 ADDITIONAL forms will be included), 12 new essays from favorite homeschool authors, including Amanda Bennett, Dr. Jay L. Wile, and Tammy Duby, 12 new "Must-Know" lists, 24 new recipes, and more! The 2009-2010 Schoolhouse Planner will make a monumental difference for you as a homemaker and homeschool mom in the busy months and years to come! Check out all of the details! Get your free Spring Digital Issue! Enjoy a FREE issue of our Spring Digital Edition. It's the same wonderful content found in our print edition, but it's interactive. Join our Special Offers list, and you'll get your free issue. Plus, there's more! But you have to click here to get all of the details and freebies! Freebies for Facebook fans! Have you signed up as a fan of our Facebook page yet? If not, click here to become a fan. We will be sending out freebies once a month just to our Facebook fans, so don't miss out! How many pizza boxes are hiding in your trash? Are you looking for new, creative ways to provide for your family's needs while remaining within your budget? Molly's ready to help with this Molly-momentous, jam-packed value--and it's FREE! When you sign up today for Molly's FREE, weekly E-Newsletter, A Minute with Molly, you'll receive the Menu Planning E-Book FREE! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/696441/ Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:07:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SouthCarolina/696441/