Homeschool Freebie of the Day

Treasure Island: A Piratey Literature Seminar for Kids, by Lydia Netzer (PDF ebook) – Want your kids to have some real fun reading and exploring this time honored Robert Louis Stevenson classic? Check out this wonderful 12 lesson unit study based on “Treasure Island”, created and contributed by HomeschoolFreebieOfTheDay reader, Lydia Netzer. Lydia created this 12 session series for kids in her local homeschool support group, and graciously has allowed us to share it here. Includes a week by week reading outline, history, activities, crafts, language arts, treasure hunts, and a wrap up party to boot – perfect for kids who love pirates & adventure!

Here’s Lydia’s write-up about this resource on her blog, with some nice pictures & more background info on this study.

Also, if you like this resource, please post a comment here to let Lydia know her contribution is appreciated.

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Sew Modest Tips, by Amy Ringger (PDF ebook) – Today’s resource is this excellent little collection of sewing tips compiled from her newsletter, along with a few new articles especially for this compilation. Included: How to find time to sew, Do you need a serger?, buying patterns & material, summer modesty, pleats and hems.

If you enjoy this compilation, you’ll definitely want to join the Ringger family’s newsletter and check out their custom made clothing website, www.ringgerclothing.com

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What to Do When Your Daughter Hates Being In The Kitchen, by Kathy Brodock (PDF ebook) – Do you have trouble getting your daughter(s) to help with kitchen and housework duties? If so, you’ll love this neat little e-book by Kathy Brodock that gets right to the point of purpose and attitude. It is filled with hands-on ideas to encourage daughters to enjoy working in the kitchen, as well as helping them realize the impact of serving others with their time and skills. Normally $4.95 on the Teaching Good Things website, this ebook is free today only, right here!

The Brodock family’s website, TEACHING GOOD THINGS, is dedicated to “equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work.” To visit their site, click here.

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Emergency Prep for YOUR Family: A Planning Guide for Your Family When Disaster Strikes (PDF ebook) – Emergencies can happen at any place, at any time. Does your family know what to do in the event of a natural or man-made disaster? This simple, concise guide offers practical advice for putting together an emergency plan of action for your family during times of crisis.

Given the events of the past week with Hurricane Ike cutting a 1600 mile long, 200 mile wide path of damage from the Gulf through the Ohio Valley, we should all keep in mind that an emergency situation can develop anytime, anywhere. Are You truly prepared? How would a full-blown emergency situation in YOUR community affect YOUR family? Now’s the time to think that through. Download, print out, read, talk about, and keep this handy “just in case”.

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WERE YOU AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IKE LAST WEEK?

We know many, many of our readers were affected by last week’s hurricane & resulting widespread power outages. If you were offline last week due to Hurricane Ike, click here. You’re welcome.

The Beginner’s Guide to Coin Collecting AND The Beginner’s Guide to Stamp Collecting (PDF ebooks) - Today, we have not one, but TWO fine hobby guides for kids who would like to get started either in the hobbies of stamp collecting and coin collecting. Both offer excellent advice and tips for newbies on topics such as: How to start collecting, where to acquire and trade, how to organize and display your collections, and how to get the most enjoyment from them. Both of these time-honored hobbies are an excellent way to learn more about history and culture, and provide a great educational opportunity for homeschoolers. If your kids are interested at all in these fields, be sure to check these guides out!

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The Absurd ABC by Walter Crane (PDF ebook) – Today’s resource is this delightfully illustrated ABC book, created by the 19th century illustrator, Walter Crane, who illustrated many early picture books for children. Beautifully crafted, with fun nonsense rhymes for each letter. Check it out!

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Stories to Tell to Children (& How to Tell Them) by Sarah Cone Bryant (PDF ebook) – This classic collection of stories to be told to children includes some great introductory chapters on “Suggestions for Storytellers” and “How to Teach English Using Stories”, and then offers up dozens of classic stories for children, including fairy tales, true life stories, poems, folk tales, fables and much more. Great material here that will entertain and enthrall young listeners!

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Easy Homeschooling Curriculum CHRISTIAN Edition by Lorraine Curry (PDF ebook) – What is really worth learning? This great collection from Lorraine Curry and 16 noted homeschooling authorities provides insight into that sometimes puzzling question with clear directives and definite answers.
* How do I reach my spiritual and educational goals?
* How do I identify classic books?
* How do I make the most of the “decade of impressibility” (ages 6-16)?
* How exactly does the literary method work, why is it effective?
* How long do we spend on a topic?
* Should we read excerpts or entire books?
* How do I best combine works?
* What exactly are the most important, and secondary subjects?
* How can I stimulate interest in a subject or topic?
* What is apperception and why is it important?
* How do I teach so that learning becomes permanent?
* How does knowing and feeling contribute to will training?
* What titles and genres should we use for each grade?
* What else should my child be doing at each grade level?
* Why are these particular books best for these ages?
* What is a type study in geography and why should I use it?
* What is meant by “home outward” and why is it important?
* Are there exceptions to chronological studies?
* How can nature study be combined with our reading topics?
* How can grids be helpful in teaching accurate drawing skills?
* Is fantasy really appropriate for children, and if so, why?
* What is the best narration-notebook system?
* At what grade do I begin historical study?
* Where do I begin historical study?

“Lorraine Curry guides the reader through rich literature selections that will challenge you and your children. In our culture of slang language and decadent amoral lifestyles, these selections are refreshing and challenging, reminding us that things were not always this way. . . . The subject chapters offer helpful guidance when putting together literature-based studies. . . . a valuable and well-used resource; inspiring as well as challenging to all who read it. “-Christy Herbert

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Normally this is sold on the publisher’s site for $18.99, but you can get it free today only right here at Homeschool Freebie Of The Day! Click here to download this ebook!

Be A Stargazer: Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy (PDF ebook) – Here’s the description of this well done primer course on the science of Astronomy:

“From our small world we have gazed upon the cosmic ocean for thousands of years. Ancient astronomers observed points of light that appeared to move among the stars. They called these objects planets, meaning wanderers, and named them after Roman deities – Jupiter, king of the gods; Mars, the god of war; Mercury, messenger of the gods; Venus, the god of love and beauty, and Saturn, father of Jupiter and god of agriculture.

“The stargazers also observed comets with sparkling tails, and meteors or shooting stars apparently falling from the sky. Since the invention of the telescope, three more planets have been discovered in our solar system. The science of astronomy is ever expanding.

“Be A Stargazer will provide you with an understanding of astronomy and the universe around us. From our closest neighbors, the moon, sun and planets to the distant reaches of the universe, the stars and constellations, Be A Stargazer is your guide.

“The course begins with a basic understanding of light and color. In the first three chapters you will learn the important role these forces play in astronomy and an understanding of the universe. Exciting experiments will help you in your learning.

“Next we examine the instruments used in astronomy and you will learn how to build a simple spectroscope from low cost materials.

“Then it’s on to our sun, moon and planets, where you will learn there distance from us and amazing facts about each of these bodies, and then beyond to study the meteoroids, asteroids and comets and ending up at the stars and constellations with star maps for observing the night sky.”

A good basic course to guide your studies, this would be even better coupled with modern astronomy books, videos and computer programs. The basics are all here in this well done text. Check it out!

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Hey hey! Our good friend Cindy Rushton has graciously allowed us to offer two wonderful audio seminar freebie resources for you yesterday and today, from her upcoming A SIMPLE JOURNEY TO DEBT-FREE LIVING seminar package. (More info on how to attend that FREE below.) Here’s today’s great bonus freebie:

Homeschooling on a Shoestring, With Cindy Rushton (mp3 audio seminar) – Stretched budget? Planning to homeschool, but need some ideas that won’t break the bank? Join Cindy Rushton as she takes you by the hand and gives you ideas for how to stretch your homeschool budget while making your homeschool fun and easy. An excellent education is NOT out of reach for you! Great ideas and plans to make the most of your homeschooling year!

NOTE: This audio seminar is only ONE of the great bonus resources included on Cindy’s new A SIMPLE JOURNEY TO DEBT-FREE LIVING Membership Site. There are many, many more. If you enjoy this, you’ll want to check out the main event. For all the details on getting the full Membership Site package (which is deeply discounted for a short time only), CLICK HERE

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