Homeschool Freebie of the Day

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FAR ABOVE RUBIES Sampler (PDF ebook)

“Far Above Rubies” is a classic unit study based curriculum for Jr. High and high school aged young ladies (ages 12-13 through high school)  based on Proverbs 31: 10-31, designed to cover all subjects (except for math) for a complete high school education. It is a “self-directed” curriculum, which can be customized by both parent and student to best fit your girls’ interests, goals and learning style. Students “pick and choose” the assignments they wish to focus on to fulfill their course requirements. Far Above Rubies has been used by thousands of families over the past 15 years as the core high school curriculum for their daughters’ education.

Today’s resource is an extensive, 78 page PDF Sampler of the curriculum, which includes:

Guidelines for parents and students
The philosophy behind the curriculum
How it can be used with students with different learning styles
Essential materials needed for the curriculum
A COMPLETE Sample unit study from the curriculum …and more!

To download this PDF ebook, RIGHT CLICK HERE then “save” to your computer.

OR…

GET THE COMPLETE FOUR YEAR CURRICULUM AT HALF PRICE – ONE WEEK ONLY!

We are also making the complete FAR ABOVE RUBIES curriculum available in downloadable PDF format for 50% off this week only (that works out to just $8 per YEAR for a full four year curriculum)! If you enjoy the above sampler and wish to purchase the complete curriculum, this is definitely the time to do it. CLICK HERE for details!

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The American Boy’s Book of Bugs, Butterflies & Beetles  by Dan Beard (PDF ebook)

This is a truly wonderful guide book to the insect kingdom for inquisitive and “hands on” learners. Written in an extremely engaging style and chock full of illustrations and novel ideas for teaching (for instance chapter one compares the construction of a boy with the construction of a beetle) that will fascinate bug fans of all ages.

From the  introduction:

Among the little folk of this world known as the insects, we find almost as many traits of character as we do among the human beings. We have the idle insects, the industrious insects, the warlike insects, the robber insects, the dead-beat insects, the stupid insects and the intelligent insects. We also have among them the low, degraded insects, dirty insects, clean insects, sluggish slow-moving insects, bright lively insects, useful insects and beautiful insects — all interesting and all of them in one way or another of vast importance to man. A study of their habits is not only a source of fun, but it is also most useful.

To download this large PDF ebook (over 14 megs!) RIGHT CLICK HERE then “save” to your computer.

How to Study Nature in Elementary Schools (PDF ebook)

Today we have this very interesting, concise “how to” manual written for elementary school teachers at the turn of the century (1900) on how to study nature in the classroom. This outlines study material and topics for the first three years of school, with many examples of Q&A lessons and activities. An old fashioned education book with lots of good ideas!

To download this resource, RIGHT CLICK HERE and “save” to your computer

TEENIE WEENIE NEIGHBORS (PDF ebook)

Today we’re sharing this wonderful volume in this classic children’s book series by writer/artist William Donahey.
The Teenie Weenies are two inch high people living in a very LARGE and colorful world, and in this volume we meet many of their animal neighbors. This series was a favorite of many children in the early to mid 1900s. GORGEOUS black & white and color illustrations — check it out!

To download this PDF resource, RIGHT CLICK HERE and “save” to your computer

John James Audubon: The Bird Artist  (PDF ebook)

This little storybook has some truly gorgeous full color illustrations along with a touching biography of this gentle and gifted artist and naturalist. Many young students will really relate to him and his love of nature. This is perfect for reading aloud!

To download this resource, RIGHT CLICK HERE and “save” to your computer.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (MP3 audio dramatization)

Today, wrapping up our week of “Living Books for the Ears” programs from our sister site, HomeschoolRadioShows.com, we have this excellent hour-long adaptation of the classic (and at least partially autobiographical) book “Little Women” — complete with Katherine Hepburn as Jo! Enjoy this vintage radio dramatization!

Click here to go to the download page!

One of the 28th by G. A. Henty (MP3 audio dramatization)

Here’s yet another rare and wonderful find for your listening pleasure, again courtesy of our sister site, HomeschoolRadioShows.com  — a great dramatization of master story-teller G. A. Henty’s classic book of pirates and the War of 1812, “One of the 28th”. Follow the adventures of young Ralph Conway as he becomes the captive of “King of the Sea” Captain Kelly, aboard the deadly pirate ship “Belle Marie”.

Click here to go to the download page!

DAVID COPPERFIELD (MP3 audio dramatization)

Here’s a great dramatization of what is possibly Dickens’ most famous novel, in an excellent hour long program from the days of old time radio, courtesy of our sister site, HomeschoolRadioShows.com. Many elements within the novel follow events in Dickens’ own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of all of his novels. It was also Dickens’ “favourite child” — ie. his favorite book. This version of Charles Dickens’ classic book stars Boris Karloff with a great performance as the wicked Micawber. Enjoy!

Click here to go to the download page!

The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder (MP3 audio dramatization)

Today’s resource, courtesy of our sister site HomeshoolRadioShows.com, is this fine audio dramatization of one of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s best “Little House” books, “The Long Winter”. This Ingalls family is quite different than the one you saw on TV, but it is a very faithful adaptation of the book, and is quite entertaining. It is the ONLY “old time radio” adaptation of any of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, and if you love those stories, you’ll treasure this.

Click here to go to the program!

Bonus! Here’s a PDF Listening Guide for “The Long Winter”! RIGHT CLICK HERE and “save” to your computer.