May. 18, 2008
Welcome to our Summer Reading Splash!
We are so pleased that you stopped by our blog! That must mean that you're planning on doing lots of reading this summer and participating in our summer reading program. We've got lots of fun things planned for you throughout the summer. We'd like to tell you about a few of them and get you excited about reading.
Each week, here on our blog, we will be posting a new topic question. We'd like you to think about these and then e-mail your answers to us by clicking here. E-mailing your answers is much safer than leaving a comment. If you have your own e-mail address, that's fine; if not, have your mom or dad e-mail your answer to us. Each Friday we will have a drawing and we'll be giving away some fantastic books (and series of books)! Also, we may pick YOUR answer to post here on our blog- just for fun!
You'll want to check out our Summer Reading Splash webpage also- here you'll have access to downloading our log sheets. We will have one for younger children and one for older children available. Please, please, please keep track of ALL the books you read. At the end of the program, we'll have a special prize for those of you who turn in your reading logs (more details to come!)
We also have suggestions for setting reading goals and some great-looking bookmarks that you can download, and we'll be offering more downloads over the next several weeks.
If you have a blog here at HSB, be sure to add us to your friends list so you will remember to check back often. Don't forget to come by each Monday to find the TOPIC OF THE WEEK!
Let TOS help make reading FUN this summer!
*For those who are having trouble using the email link above (or in the posts), you can e-mail your comments, ideas, etc. to me at hstrawser (at) thehomeschoolmagazine (dot) com. Thanks!
Comments
May. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
i cant wait to enter the conteste im gona read lots
of books to fill out sheet
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May. 20, 2008 - Splash Reading Program
Posted by Tre
Hi, my son is interested in the summer Splash reading program. His name is Joseph and he's 5 1/2 yrs old. His reading level is 1. Being that he is finishing grade K this week, and will be grade 1 in the fall, can he still be a part? He loves to read. :) Thanks and have a great day!
Tre Dossey
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May. 20, 2008 - Summer Reading
Posted by Anonymous
As the author of a children's book series I am thrilled to see children being encouraged to read all year round. I am especially impressed with parents who homeschool their children. Mine are grown. Sadly, I didn't know homeschooling was a possibility when they were young.
Keep up the good work.
Shari Lyle-Soffe www.rooterandsnuffle.blogspot.com
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May. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Newfoundland
How do you add this blog to your friend list? I can't seem to figure it out.
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May. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Yes, I tried to download the printable recording sheets and for some reason when we saved the file to our computer, it wouldn't convert! It said 'unable to convert graphics', and I didn't know if anyone else had had this problem! And how we could perhaps fix it!
Thanks!
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May. 20, 2008 - Contest
Posted by Anonymous
Hi my kids entered the contest and I was wondering if all they had to do was email why they liked to read and thats it? Also how do we know who the weekly winners are? I had them email from my personal address because they do not have individual addresses, I hope that is fine. I love this weekly contest idea as well as the reading summer splash.My kids were rambling on about how they can't wait to get new books over the summer,and have already begun trying to fill out the list.They are even reading to there younger siblings just to help them have some books to put into there logs.It is great.Thanks!
Blessings
Jessica Andino
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May. 20, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by WendyFL
What is the age range for this program? Just kind of need to know how many reading logs I need to print up!! LOL
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May. 21, 2008 - splash
Posted by Jex
Heidi,
Can you please post your email address? My computer won't let me connect through the link, so we can't enter the contests - Thanks!
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May. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by yabby
I'm another that can't figure out how to add to my friends list. Could you please expalin how. Thank you!
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May. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Alicia
Please post your email address. My computer won't connect through the link, either.
Thanks!
~Alicia
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May. 22, 2008 - Answers to questions.....
Posted by ReadThisSummer
My e-mail address is linked in each post as well as in the sidebar. If the link doesn't work, I've included my address (in yellow print) at the end of the above post). Please feel free to add this address to your e-mail address books.
The Splash! program is open to ALL homeschool children~ any age, any grade~ preschool through graduation! We want ALL children reading this summer.
To add me to your friends list, you have to have a blog as homeschoolblogger. If you are logged into your account, just click my link for "my profile" in the sidebar. From there, click where it says "add as a friend".
If you do not blog as hsb, and you want to keep up with things here at the Splash! blog, please consider signing up for our e-mail feed. Simply type your e-mail address into the sidebar, and you'll be notified by e-mail each time this blog is updated.
I will be posting each week's contest winners on Saturdays. I will also be sharing some of the kids' answers to the topic questions (first name and age only, for safety reasons). I've gotten some GREAT responses.
Feel free to contact me via e-mail anytime with questions, comments, or concerns.
Enjoy the Splash!
Heidi
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May. 22, 2008 - You are one busy lady!
Posted by SuzyScribbles
Good thing school's about over, eh? This is gearing up to make quite a Splash on HSB and perhaps all over Bloggyland. I am so thrilled for you, but at times you may wonder, "How did I get myself into this?" (Since you have so many other things going on, too!). I feel the very same way most weeks. LOL
I signed up for the e-mail so I don't have to guess when to come over and see what's next. I gave the logs to my DD for her kids. I SO hope she participates, but it's hard now that they don't have internet and only wander over to our house once in a while to check their e-mail. *sigh*
Grandma can only do so many things!
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May. 26, 2008 - sorry- Q
Posted by Imaginator99
Hi to Mrs/Miss Heidi!
Sorry- but I have another Q :)
In July, how are we going to turn our book lists in? Do we mail them to you, or e-mail? Just wondering!
J.R.W.
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May. 26, 2008 - To my friend Imaginator99......
Posted by Heidi
We haven't totally decided how that will work at the end of the summer. You may just e-mail your list to me~ that seems to be about the easiest method that I can think of.
I love all the questions! Keep them coming!
Mrs. Heidi
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May. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Heidi - Sorry we are a bit late on this - Aaron, Rachel and Sarah would love to join in on the fun - They are keeping a list and will hopefully keep up with the questions. - Thanks! - Charity
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May. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
I am having trouble downloading the younger reading log. I have had no problem downloading the Bookmarks or older childs book log though.
Thank you for starting this this year. I am very excited about this. [0=
Blessings in Him<><
-Mary
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Jun. 19, 2008 - I am having fun!!!
Posted by Anonymous
I am having a lot of fun participating in this book contest. I love it!
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Jun. 30, 2008 - Week 7 Contest
Posted by Anonymous
hlunderhill@yahoo.com
Noah age 5 likes Eric Carle because he loves animals.
He would like the picture books.
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Jul. 2, 2008 - Summer Reading
Posted by The Jumps
Bryan (12), Victoria (8), and Caitlyn (6) are all enjoying reading this summer and Caitlyn loves crossing off the frogs for each book she's reading. They are watching their logs getting longer with each book they complete and look forward to entering the contest in a few weeks.
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Jul. 3, 2008 - This sounds great!
Posted by bigsister
This sounds great! I'm already in 2 reading programs, but I'll do this one too. I LOVE to read!
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