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2nd Anniversary Sale-A-Bration

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:23:01 -0600

Homeschool With Index Cards is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary during the month of November. Throughout the month, all of the products are on sale. Everything! There are also extra Freebies and additional specials if you join the newsletter mailing list.

So come on by and join the

I would love to see you there.

http://homeschoolwithindexcards.com/2ndAnniversarySaleABration.html

Many Blessings,

Molly

Don't Forget to Vote!!!

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0600

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Flags Around the World

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:39:00 -0500

My 10 year old son loves flags. He looks them up in some of his children's world almanacs, asks me questions about them, and loves to see all the different flags as we watch television. During the Olympics, there was, of course, a boat load of flags...or should I say a world load? Then I started thinking of all the different things you can learn about a country via it's flag.

Flags usually tell a story. There can be meaning in the color choices, meaning in the design, and there is always meaning in the symbols that they use. Just take, for instance, the American flag. You know the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies. You know the 50 stars represent our current 50 states.

Throughout our country's history, we have used many flags and even our national flag has changed as our country has changed over the years.

Back to the Olympics...this is when I began to think about making him a Flags Around the World set of index cards. I thought it would be a great way to do a quick study of a country when he sees a flag, so we can learn more about them. So I then decided to make a "quick fact" card, so once we print the flag card, he can then fill in the quick info on the back of the card. This would give him a great basic start with the countries.

After much deliberation on my part, I also decided to create notebooking forms to go along with each country. Not only could he have his flag cards, I could also add a map to the notebooking form, as well as have a little more space which we could fill in for his history notebook, as well as my 12 yo daughter's.

Flags are so much a part of who a country is, that I am more exicted than ever for us to begin using this set. I could be raising a future diplomat or missionary, who has a global focus and knowledge. Well, those may be far off crazy dreams, but this will be a great study into the history and geography of this great big world!

**You could, of course, create your own study on Flags Around the World, however, if you are interested, I have made my set available on my website. You can see it at http://www.homeschoolwithindexcards.com/Flags_Around_the_World.html

Math on the Level 9's Down Fact Books

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:25:00 -0500

I have received a few e-mails asking me how I like our Math on the Level math program. The answer is "I LOVE IT!" This resource is such a fantastic way to teach my children the different math concepts when they are ready. Not when someone else tells me I need to teach them. As a huge proponent of Ruth Beechick's ideology, as well as an up and coming Charlotte Masonite, this program fits so well with the idea of natural, relaxed learning. I always could teach my kids reading concepts, writing, science, history, etc., when they were ready. Now Math on the Level allows me to do the same with math. It has been such a huge blessing in our homeschool.

BUT..on to the real reason for this post. :O) We recently got our hands on Math on the Level's 9's Down Fact Books. (You can get printed copies or e-books. We have the e-book version.) Below is a quick description from the author's, Carlita, own words:

"Have you ever noticed that your children do fine on recalling
the 1's, 2's, 3's, 4's and 5's on their math facts, but slow waaaay
down on the 6's, 7's, 8's, and 9's? Mine had that trouble. One day
when I was thinking about it, I had a brilliant flash of the obvious:
they never master them because we hardly ever practice them! By
starting at the low numbers every fall and working up, we don't get to
the challenging facts until the end of the year when everyone's tired.
The solution? Our 9's Down Math Facts. These are drill sheets (yes,
Math on the Level actually has one area where we use drill sheets) that
help a child increase recall speed, but starting with the 9's and adding
one fact at a time. And now 9's Down's are available in e-book format."

I personally feel that daily drill should be something that is worked on in upper elementary to junior high age. Well, since my kids are in 5th and 7th grades, I felt like it was time to get to work on really hammering down those addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. On the surface, one thing I really liked about these books is that they start with the 9's. These are facts that my kids really didn't have a lot of practice with or a lot of confidence in. Once I received the books, I was greatly pleased with the record keeping ability. Let me explain...

The books are set up with instructions on use, as well as 2 different types of recording keeping pages. I liked them both, so we use them both. :O) I printed off 8 copies of the shorter record keeping pages for myself. I labeled half of these for 1 child, then the second half for the other child. So now, each child has 4 pages. I think you can see where I'm going with this. LOL! Now, I labeled each with ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION, and DIVISION. So now, I have a record for each child and each operation. I placed my copies in my Overview and Record Keeping Binder, which is a part of the Math on the Level Resource Package. I also printed off the answer keys for each of the operations, each on a different colored piece of paper. Addition is pink, subtraction is blue, and so on. Now my binder has in it the Addition answer key, followed by the addition record keeping sheets for each child. Then comes subraction, then multiplication, and then division.

Remember I mentioned the 2 types of record keeping sheets? I printed 8 of those as well. I gave the kids each 4, which they labeled with the 4 operations. These are hole-punched and placed in their math notebooks. +, -, x, then /. Each of these record keeping pages has a place to chart their scores. I like the additional visual as well using this tool to indirectly teach them graphs and charts. :O) A small extra bonus!

Each week, they work on 1 operation drill page per day. Addition is on Monday, Subtraction Tuesday, Multiplication Wednesday, and Division is Thursday. Once they are done on one day, then I allow them to check the answers while I read them from the answer key. We then figure the # missed, if any, then figure out the percentage score. Then all is recorded on the different record keeping sheets. I record on mine and they on theirs.

There are several different levels of sheets in these books. Another factor that makes this very interesting is that Carlita recommends the child scores 2-100%'s before they move on to the next sheet for that operation. The kids have set their own goals and get really excited to see when they get to move on to the next pages. I do have to say that at different times, both of my children have made silly mistakes with the very beginning pages and I did let them move on, even though they did not get the 2 consecutive 100's. BUT, now that they are further into the sheets, they know they need to get them. However, since the program is geared for me to do what is best for my kids, I may be a little more lenient down the road, only if I need to be.

I think this also helps the kids to set their own goals, as well as being careful to work hard and not make careless mistakes. In the grown-up world, we don't always get to move on if we mess up. I guess I didn't realize my kids would pick up on good character traits as well as cementing those math facts! :O)

I highly recommend even if you are not going to use the Math on the Level program for your core math resource, that you at least pick up copies of the 9's Down Math Fact books.

You can see those here:

9's Down Math Fact books

Oh, did I also mention that I have been very pleased with the way Math on the Level coordinates with my math handbooks as well as math flashcards? They have been great compliments to each other. :O)

Back to School Blast!

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:28:00 -0500

Cindy Rushton is hosting a Back to School Blast seminar this weekend. Are you looking for a little motivation as you get ready to go Back to Homeschool? This is it!

Back to School Blast Tickets

The Back to School Blast is completely ONLINE. Cindy builds a private, exclusive Membership Site that includes everything from the BTSB in one place--it has audios (from all of the sessions and from the bonus gifts that her speakers give to us), ebooks, complete unit study guides, articles, printable notebooking pages, cookbooks, on and on. All this for only $29.95. It is exciting!

I will be speaking Friday afternoon, the seminar is titled "Relax!" I think I'm going to give it a subtitle of "Learn From My Mistakes!"

I have permission to give you a sampler of one of her free gifts that is included on the Membership Site. It is an audio and ebook set that she actually sells on her website, but she is giving away on the Membership Site. Here is the link:

Let’s Get Ready for a New School Year Super Set!

Let’s Get Ready for the New School Year Mommy Planner…
Ebook by Cindy Rushton

Need some help gearing up for the new school year? Wish you had a friend to take you by the hand and help you plan your year? You will LOVE this! It includes a quick Mommy Planner with a potpourri of planning sheets from all of Cindy's products to help you get started on the right track with your homeschool planning. It is full of goodies! AND YOURS...

Download Part One
http://www.cindyrushton.com/pdfs/GearingUp1.pdf

Download Part Two
http://www.cindyrushton.com/pdfs/GearingUp2.pdf

PLUS! Companion Audio! :)
Let’s Get Ready for a New School Year–Audio

Download by Mp3
http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/GetReadyNewSchoolYear.mp3

Take my word for it, you will WANT a ticket to this event and access to all of the wonderful resources. Grab your ticket here:

Back to School Blast Tickets

Many Blessings,
Molly

What My Day Would Be Like If I Were the Perfect Homeschool Mom

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:18:00 -0500

I would wake up every morning at dawn to the sound of birds singing. Occasionally, the birds and other small critters would help me make my bed.

Then I would proceed to have a wonderful and fulfilling quiet time with the Lord. Deep meditative prayer and Bible study would last for over an hour. I would come away refreshed and refueled for the busy day ahead.

The critters would return to help me awaken the sleeping children, who happily rise from their slumber, to get dressed. They would immediately come to me with a "Good morning, Mommy! I love you. I cannot wait to start another day of our wonderful homeschool together." With a light kiss on the cheek, they would eagerly start their morning chores.

I would begin a load of laundry, while one of the children would put the finishing touches on a wholesome and nutritious breakfast. After we say our meal prayers, we would eat our breakfast and discuss all the wonderful subjects we had learned about during school time yesterday. They would each remember all the topics I had taught them, and thoughtfully add their own opinions to the conversation.

After breakfast dishes are cleared and washed, we would all plan for our morning exercise. Mom would put on her walking shoes and the kids would excitedly grab their bikes or scooters. After donning the helmets and safety pads, we would all head toward the bike path. Spending an hour in rejuvenating exercise is just one of the many positive routines we have set up, and today is no exception.

When we return home, everyone smiling and glowing with the flushed cheeks of energized health, we would grab some water to refresh our dehydrated bodies. Did I mention that Mom doesn't sweat, so she only needs to wipe the light glisten from her forehead and cheeks?

School starts with prayers of thankfulness to the Lord for the abundant blessings He has bestowed upon us. We quickly move to math time, where multi-digit multiplication is a breeze for both students. Once the practice problems are mastered, we move into a fun game reviewing the same skill.

We are all famished, so a quick and healthy lunch is provided, via Mom's excellent cooking skills.

History is exciting and full of adventure, as we move through our chronological study. We are thoroughly enjoying our current living book, and the kids easily narrate back to me what they have just heard. After a quick Homeschool in the Woods lapbook project on our topic, all done with immaculate handwriting, we move to science.

Jeannie Fulbright never knew that my budding scientists could so easily understand Zoology 1. All the notebooking projects are completed joyfully. I have all the necessary items on hand to complete the experiments, and there are birds just hanging around to be studied. The crown, rump, and mandibles of each are all thoroughly inspected. The kids eagerly jot down sketches and diagrams into their nature study books.

Reading time is exciting and the kids race to pick up their books, as they were left with a cliffhanger from the day before. Mom is also able to get in a few chapters of her newest Ruth Beechick or Charlotte Mason book.

Mom heads off to start another gourmet dinner before Dad gets home from work. I only wish that I had finished those specialty Chinese cooking classes last month...

Once Dad is home, everyone greets him at the door with a large smile, and of course, a kiss from Mom. He quickly showers and meets us all patiently awaiting him around the dinner table. The table is set and the food is hot. We all pray a blessing over the food, thanking God for another wonderful day. We dig into great food and better conversation. History and science lessons are narrated back to Dad in a desire to share with him the new knowledge gained that day.

After dinner, we would enjoy a guilt-free but fantastic dessert. Time spent together playing the family's favorite board game is the preface to a family devotion time. Dad reads from the Bible storybook I recently purchased at the local homeschool convention. Mom reads from one of her newest Lamplighter books, full of great characters that make wonderful virtuous choices. The kids listen with keen interest, pondering the characters' choices and determine to follow in their footsteps.

After the last word of the chapter is read, the kids yawningly stroll off to bed, ready to get cozy under their covers. With prayers and goodnight kisses, the kids are tucked in and wished "Sweet Dreams".

Dad and I spend an hour or two enjoying each other's company reminiscing about the day and talking about the future. We read the next chapter in our Dave Ramsey book, as we continue this journey to becoming debt free. I move to the computer to check my e-mails for the day, then it is time to change into my comfy pj's.

As I climb into bed for the night, I reach over and grab my thankful book. Writing down all the blessings from the day, I lay it down, turn off the light, and drift fast asleep.

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This is from the imagination of one who has a goal to be such a great homeschool mom where most of what happens in this story is true--but mostly the great character of the family!

50+ Ideas for Taking Care of Mom! by Cindy Rushton

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:48:00 -0500

The Ultimate Homeschool Expo is coming! In honor of this exciting event, I have decided to share with my blog readers a great article by Cindy Rushton. Cindy is heading up this great event, and Homeschool With Index Cards is going to have a virtual booth there this year! Yippee!

You can sign-up via this link, and show your support of Homeschool With Index Cards:

Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2008

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Tired? Weary? Need some fresh ideas for taking care of mom? Feeling that push and pull on you as you balance all of the many demands in your life? Are you great about taking care of others, yet not quite so good about taking care of YOU? Has it been a long, long time since you have done the little things to just fill your cup back up? How about a few fresh ideas for filling your cup and ministering to your heart! I promise that these will be easy for you to do! Here goes:

--> Grab Your iPod and go for a long, long walk! I LOVE my iPod. I have it filled with great Praise and Worship music, teachings and workshops, podcasts, tutorials, etc. My iPod has become my “pocket pal” when I work on my chores, take care of business duties, or even get out for my walk. Talk about my best investment of 2006!

--> Laugh! Just sit there right now...laugh! Start small...just a little giggle! Then...laugh about laughing! Roll on the floor laughing! Feel better?

--> Begin a new Bible Study. Either find a Bible Study guide...or dig out Words to study on your own! For Word Studies, I LOVE my Strong’s Concordance. It helps to find all of the references of a certain word of interest. I also love my Vine’s Dictionary. I use it to look up the meanings of the words AND it also has other references for uses in Scripture. Another great help for Word Studies is my good old faithful Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. I LOVE it as a reference to deepen the studies. Usually it helps me to also find OTHER great studies to dig into also! Dig into the Word! It will feed your heart and soul during this tough time!

--> Meet a friend at the park and let the kids play while you visit.

--> Go for a drive around the city—look at the lights! Look at flowers. Look at the seasonal changes.

--> Look at photo albums. Remember the silly stories!

--> Watch the sunrise! Or, not an early bird? Watch the sunset!

--> Collect jokes and funnies! Barb Johnson...Chonda Pierce...Becky Freeman are just a few of my PERSONAL favorites! Get one of their books or videos. Then, snag some mom-time to just kick back and enjoy!

--> Chocolate! Chocolate Candy...Chocolate Bars...Chocolate Shakes...Chocolate Latte’s...CHOCOLATE! REALLY! Chocolate helps to release endorphins in the brain—plus! It tastes great to boot! So, why not grab a bit for mom-time!

--> Watch an old movie! Curl up under a great big quilt—even if you have to turn the air down COLD! Don’t forget to turn down the lights and turn off the phone!

--> Look at your old school albums! Your HAIR! Ha! Enough said.

--> Got a grassy hill nearby? Go to the top and just roll down it! Like a child! (Snowy? Get a sled! And SLIDE!)

--> Take the kids to the park—just WATCH them! They are adorable!

--> Begin a “Quote Book.” Collect quotes that encourage you to keep on, keeping on! Keep them in a special journal dedicated only to keeping your special quotes.

--> Memorize your favorite Psalm. Try out Psalm 91...or Psalm 61...or Psalm 35...or Psalm 37...Oh! Enjoy!

--> Begin a Tea Ministry. Doing for others ALWAYS lifts even the heaviest spirit. Get a tea basket to keep your goodies in...visit a shut-in...bless them. Then! Watch the blessing boomerang! You won’t be able to leave without a blessing.

--> Take the kids to a candy store—sample the Jelly Bellies...or Sweet Tarts...or Sour Gummy Worms.

--> Fly a kite!

--> Take a ride in the country. Turn up your praise music...roll the windows down...sing to the top of your lungs!

--> Watch a funny video! Elisabeth and I LOVE to watch old movies like If a Man Answers. It is one of our “chick flicks” that we always watch together. We love it! SO FUNNY! Chonda Pierce is another one of my picks. She is just totally hilarious. My children LOVE old comedy shows like I Love Lucy or The Three Stooges. Oh, you may want to watch anything! Just find something that will make you laugh hard!

--> Scrapbook! Pick photos that you MUST tell the story behind! Kick up your favorite music...spread out your goodies...and Scrap till you drop!

--> Read a biography of a GIANT in the faith! My favorites are Corrie ten Boom...Hudson Taylor...George Mueller...Amy Carmichael...Jim and Elisabeth Elliott...etc!

--> Get today’s newspaper and read the comics!

--> Get a yo-yo! PLAY!

--> Make Chocolate Chip Cookies with the kids! On a diet? Take them to someone who blesses you! Include a note of thanks and encouragement for all they do to bless you!

--> Go out and sit on your boat—watch the stars! (Oh, watch the sunset or sunrise, if you can too!)

--> Dig into the Bible and study what God says about trials...suffering...faith...death...depression...oppression...warfare...battle…

--> Read a new book! Normally ready non-fiction/how-to’s? Get a fiction book for a change! Normally read fiction? Get a humorous book! Renew your weary heart and mind!

--> Take a break and go for a long ride on a motorcycle! Don’t forget your headset and praise music!

--> Take a hike! Really! Find a nice nature trail OR go for the tough stuff!!

--> Go to the mall with your teenager! ENJOY!

--> Buy a Mp3 Player and some great praise music—turn it up! I LOVE my iPod! I have my iPod loaded with all of my favorite CDs. My favorites are Michael W. Smith’s Worship CD’s AND Hillsong’s Praise and Worship! The moment you enter into worship, you will enter into the very presence of God—so, turn it up and devour the presence of our precious Lord!

--> Pull out that old sewing machine and make some of those goodies that you have been wanting—new purse/tote...outfit...home decorations...doll clothes...etc!

--> Buy a “whoopee” Cushion...or “Bubba” teeth... At least your family will laugh!

--> Write out the funny family stories! Reminisce! Enjoy!

--> Go skating!

--> Try an afternoon of “Laser-Tag” with your teens! Get um!

--> Make Homemade Bread—KNEAD yourself!

--> Plan a regular Mommy Getaway. This is not an extra! It is essential! I plan getaways for different purposes: to just get alone with God to hear Him, to plan, to work on my homeschool and business projects, to just fill my cup back up. Decide what will fill you up. What do you need right now? Decide what will help meet that need. Gather your goodies: Bible, journal, iPod, camera (I love taking pictures of little treasures along the way), your planner, your computer/Idea Notebook, etc. Pull aside and take that time to just get-away and fill your cup back up!

--> Get a pet! My bird, Harley, has ministered to my heart MORE than I could remember! He is just SO funny! HE had the idea to “boogie” for Jesus! I had not danced for years! AND it is decent! Elisabeth’s new puppy, Pooh, is a TOTAL delight! I say all the time that she is JOY in fur! She has become my little buddy. She loves to sit with me while I work and follow me around while I am doing my chores. She keeps me in stitches. Struggling? Get a pet just for YOU...see that puppy in the window??

--> Take the day to go for a flight! Look at the whole world from a different perspective!

--> Dance! Turn up your favorite music and dance! Dance your heaviness away! Dance till you laugh! Dance in worship to the Lord! Jump! Lift your hands in praise and worship!

--> Clean out your house (only if this is NOT your struggle! Ha!). Attack those closets...cabinets...dusty bookshelves...paper piles!

--> Go out for a cup of coffee...tea...or a good old Coca-Cola! Meet your sweetheart or a mommy pal! Or...take your Bible and make it a special time with the Lord!

--> Find some silly-putty or slime—PLAY!

--> Get up earlier (or take regular breaks throughout the day!) for your quiet time! You may feel SO weak that you can barely concentrate—if so, just turn on praise music and lift up your arms in praise and adoration. Watch what happens! Make a list of your heartaches—lift them to the Father (then, hide them in your Prayer Journal—later they will be a praise record!). Dig into the Word for comfort...perspective...and hope for tomorrow! Really tough days? Well, when the Israelites had very HOT days, they had to gather MORE manna—in the heat of your battles and toughest trials gather a surplus! It will help you survive your struggle.

--> Make a quilt. You can EVEN cheat by making it on the sewing machine! ENJOY!

--> Take an afternoon to go to the movies. Get a big bucket of popcorn...a super-HUGE Coke...sour Gummy Worms (unless you are due a BIG DOSE OF CHOCOLATE!). Take your sweetheart...or a friend if you want to share! Pick a movie that will make you laugh like crazy...OR CRY your eyes out! ENJOY!

--> Ride three-wheelers! Get MUDDY!

--> Treat yourself to a leisurely afternoon (or a bunch of afternoons!) at the pool...park...or creek.

--> Try your hand at BOWLING. Take some friends!

--> Take time for tea—each day.

--> Exercise. Swim...walk...jog...hike...go skating...aerobics. Relieves stress AND boosts your health to boot.
Learn a new hobby! What have you been putting off that you have ALWAYS wanted to know? Pottery? Quilting? Flight Training? Smocking? Scrapbooking? Jewelry Making? Sewing? Crochet? Horse-back riding? Go for it! Now is the PERFECT time.

--> Treat yourself to a nice looooonnnnnngggg Bubble Bath! Don’t forget to set up your favorite music to play during your Bubble Bath. Also...be sure to fix a nice cup of tea (or a Latte!) or a nice big Coke that will last till the water gets cold! ENJOY!

--> Go to the park and just swing—HIGH!
Go get an ice-cream cone—with a double dip!

--> Do a “Promise” hunt in Scripture. Keep in a “Promise Notebook” of your very own! KNOW that they are yours.

--> Snuggle up for the afternoon to read a great book!

Got some fresh ideas? Don’t let this limit you! Let your brain GO! Find some things that will fill you back up and take care of you all along the way.

This is not an extra. This is an essential. Carve out time on your calendar today to just take care of mom!

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Finding the Meaning of Easter at Wal-Mart?

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:31:00 -0500

This great video was created by Carla from Creation Sensation--and her kiddos!

Magnetic Index Cards

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 22:28:00 -0600

Do you have index cards around your house that you wish the kids would use, but they keep getting misplaced? Well, I have one fun idea for you. Place magnetic strips on the backs of some of your cards, and put them on one of the appliances!

This is great for working with letters, numbers, math facts, state names, oh all kinds of things!

Simply buy a roll of the adhesive magnetic tape and place them on the backs of your cards. Another great way to do this is if you have business cards that are on magnets, maybe some you won't need to use. Place some glue on the business card and adhere to the back of your index card, and voila! Instant Magnetic Index Card!

Now, depending on the type of card you are using, that will determine the size of magnets you want to put on the back. If you are using your index cards like flashcards, you will want to only place a small bit of magnet on the back, so you can still see the answer to the problem. However, if you are using the cards for, say Dolch Sight Words, you can place a larger section of magnet on the back, since the card won't need to be checked on the back.

This is so fun, I am too excited just typing this message! What a different way to "do school"! Right on the fridge! And the kids will enjoy it, too!

Be sure to stop by Homeschool With Index Cards to see lots of great index card products that can be placed on magnets! Be sure to sign up for this week's newsletter that will give lots of great other ways to store those index cards, too! (Due out Tuesday, March 4.)

PS: Beginner Book for Early Learners

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:52:00 -0600

I have decided to have a Product Spotlight where I highlight (and sometimes discount) products I have available on my website Homeschool With Index Cards.

This week, I have chosen the Beginner Book for Early Learners. This is a set that I created when my oldest was in kindergarten and I was helping her with the basics. A little over a year ago, I added it to my site, hoping to help other homeschoolers with their beginners. I have geared this set to Preschool to possibly 3rd grade.

It helps review colors, shapes, letters, numbers, months of the year, days of the week, and a few more. I have also found the cards to be helpful with my older kids in spelling, too.

The set is discounted this week by 25%, so if you are looking for a way to help your beginner into a relaxed method of school, or you need something to keep the younger ones occupied while you work with the older kids, or you want something to take in the car and do a little "school" while running errands, this is for you! :O)

You can take a look at http://homeschoolwithindexcards.com/Beginner-Book.html