Homeschool Freebie of the Day

Around the World: New Zealand Unit Study (PDF ebook)

Ready for a break from your normal homeschool routine so that you can keep learning fresh and exciting?  A unit study may be just the thing you and your children need.  Why not take a 1 week break from your regular studies and learn about the fascinating country of New Zealand, with this neat  New Zealand Unit Study excerpted from Terri Johnson's new ebook, "Around the World".  Find out what a “kiwi” is (did you know that there are 3 of them?), who its closest neighbors are, what its name means and what it is like to be home educated on this island chain in the South Pacific.  This complete unit study on New Zealand is a great way to give geography some attention in your homeschool and it is chock full of fascinating information, beautiful photos and fun activities to help you and your children learn more about our amazing world and the people living on it.

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Sampler from "HOMESCHOOLING GOD'S GIFTED CHILDREN" (PDF ebook)

Today's resource is this lengthy excerpt from Faithe Thomas' brand new book/ebook (available in both print & PDF formats) on how to know if YOUR child is gifted… and how you can Homeschool him or her. Lots of  solid, helpful information and resources in this!

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Here's a great science experiment/adventure for you:

This is a video from a camera attached to a weather balloon that rose into the upper stratosphere and recorded the blackness of space. Woohoo!

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/15091562[/vimeo]

TAMING THE "HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION OVERLOAD" MONSTER (PDF ebook)

Information overload is a factor of life. At times we all get tired and stressed, and either stall out or stray from our plans due to too much information. But it isn’t enough to just know what causes information overload. You must actively guard yourself from it, and take strategic steps toward taming it and getting back on track as soon as possible. In this report, discover practical strategies for dealing with "homeschool information overload" and learn how to free up more of your precious time for what is really important in your life. MUST reading for every online homeschool mom!

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After an extended hiatus, our sister site HomeschoolRadioShows.com is back and better than ever. New look. New format. And LOTS more great "Living Books for the Ears"!

This week you can listen to these audio programs:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Story of Glass
Cinderella
The Railway Children
The Prince and the Pauper
Pinnochio
Gossamer Wump
…& more!

Click here to check it out. Join the email list if you want access to more audio treasures & goodies. 

The Big Brownies Cookbook (PDF ebook)

Question: What can you say about a cookbook that has over 230 delicious, mouth watering, chewy brownie recipes of
every kind imaginable, including…

peppermint brownies
double-decker brownies
pumpkin brownies
peanut butter brownies
cappuccino brownies
toffee brownies
raspberry brownies
cream cheese bwornies
orange brownies
spinach brownies… and many, many more?

Answer: "YUMMMM! Where's the download link?"

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It doesn't take much to keep us entertained.   - The Erskines

G. A. Henty's The Tiger of Mysore (mp3 audiobook & PDF ebook)

Today we have this very well done, complete and unabridged audiobook reading of this excellent Henty historical adventure.  During the Indian war with Tippoo Saib, 15 year old Dick Holland and his mother set out from England to find and rescue his father, shipwrecked 6 years earlier, and believed to be held prisoner by the 'Tiger of Mysore'. Great historical adventure, well read by Mike Harris.

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French Phonology Audio Lesson (MP3 audio & PDF guide)

From our brand new audio curriculum, Step by Step FRENCH, comes this half hour MP3 audio excerpt from the full length "Introduction to French Phonology" course, The Phonology course emphasizes proper pronunciation, inflection, and intonation of French sounds and words, and is just one of the FOUR complete French language audio courses included on this new computer DVD. This course is very precisely structured and presents very small bits of information in sequential order, and may be used along with or prior to Basic French, depending on your learning style. (If you have an analytical or left-brain oriented student, they might enjoy this one more than the regular language program. If you want to check out a sample of the "Basic French" course, check out the curriculum page.)

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Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss (Unabridged MP3 Audiobook)

"How dreadfully old I am getting! Sixteen!" Thus begins the lifelong diary of young Katherine as she pours out her hopes, dreams, and spiritual journey on the pages of her dear, old journal. Whimsical and charming Katherine is engagingly candid about her character flaws and her desire to know God. As you listen to her share her heart through these journal entries, you will be amazed and delighted by the depth of her character and the womanly wisdom and godliness she develops over the years. From the agonies of being a teenager to the delicate balancing act between being a wife/mother/daughter/neighbor, it is easy to relate to Katherine's triumphs and trials whether you are 16 or 60. Listen to her unforgettable story set in the early 1800's as you are encouraged to "step heavenward," and don't be surprised if you find yourself recommending it to all of your friends and family!

This is the unabridged version of this wonderful classic book, with a great new reading by Theresa Downey, just  published at Librivox.org, and far superior to earlier versions. If you've never read or heard this story before, do yourself and your young ladies a favor and download it today!

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