All of the included companies sent me full-size items which I loved reviewing, most of them worth a total value of $30 or more if a giveaway was included/$50 or more if not. My time is valuable, so in order for me to find products worth an hour or so of the time it takes to write about them I try to be sure they're worth it--sample sized items are never worth a blogger's time and you won't find any of that type here. I've organized the list of companies and their links by category for easier navigation. Just click below to get started and have fun!
Homeschool Fun With Frogs... and Some Freebies for my Readers!
New Pet... or A Prince in Disguise? We found this little guy in the backyard. How cute is he?! Not cute enough to kiss, though... ;) |
Every time I come up with a new lesson theme idea, I do a quick search on Educents for freebies. These came up and they were a lot of fun! They were very cute, perfect for 1st grade (though they'd work for any of the lower elementary grades) and you can't beat free! You can get the Frog Fact here. |
And you can get the Frog Life Cycle coloring and tracing pages here. They were the perfect addition to our frog and amphibians theme! Let me know if you decide to try this in your homeschool! |
Do You Want to Build a Snowman... with Mrs. Freshley's Donuts?!
Special thanks to the wonderful people at Mrs. Freshley's for providing us with these goodies to review!
Top Resources Loved by Homeschoolers!
Are you looking for a comprehensive homeschool curriculum that's prepared with multiple subjects, or do you desire to supplement the curriculum you already have with additional trusted homeschool resources? You've come to the right place because this is a list of top homeschool curriculum that has been used and approved by thousands of homeschoolers.
Times Tales
Kids will learn their times tables in an hour… for real!
If your kids aren’t quite “getting it” when it comes to the multiplication tables, use this supplemental multiplication resource. Times Tales is a very popular series of videos and games that use stories to help kids memorize their upper times tables.
Times Tales is a great example of a program that uses both stories and visuals to make learning the upper times tables easy and fun for kids. The video’s cute, simple stories provide students with a “memory peg,” allowing them to quickly recall otherwise abstract multiplication facts.
Maestro Classics Music Collection
Help your children foster an appreciation for music.
Maestro Classics prides itself on musical representations of classic stories. One of the most classic of these stories is “The Tortoise and the Hare,” which is entertaining and provides a good lesson about achieving goals by moving at a slow and steady pace.
Stephen Simon directs truly amazing work and with included activity books, your students can get the story behind the music!
Complete Curriculum Digital Textbooks
A comprehensive and affordable homeschool curriculum.
This homeschool curriculum package covers every grade and subject for Kindergarten through 5th grade, complete with a teacher’s manual. If you’re looking for a first step in your homeschool curriculum, this is comprehensive package that you can build your lessons off of.
The digital curriculum includes many interactive activities that reinforce every subject – from language arts to social studies. The science experiments are especially hands-on, and include fun activities at every grade level.
LearnToMod Minecraft
Add basic programming skills to your homeschool curriculum.
Sharpen your child’s computer and critical thinking skills using your their favorite video game. This Minecraft program allows for users to modify the game through computer programming and helps them learn JavaScript. These “mods” are quite popular and help Minecraft players take the game to the next level.
Why add computer programming to your homeschool curriculum? Professions in computer science are not only some of the highest paying jobs out there, they are also some of the highest satisfaction jobs!
Learn Math Fast
Use pennies to teach tough math concepts!
This homeschool math program makes math learning fun and easy. The Learn Math Fast System teaches 1st to 12th grade math with a unique approach, making it possible for students to start over from the beginning and still advance several grade levels in just one year.
Perfect for struggling students and gifted students. The older you are the faster you'll learn. If your homeschool kid hates math or is struggling to retain math lessons - this program is worth checking out.
Online Autism Training Course
Learn new strategies to empower your student.
This Autism training is helpful for all educators who work with students that have Autism, or to family members of children with Autism. This course is also helpful to individuals who are studying to become an educator.
The comprehensive 9-part training program covers topics pertaining to the implementation of basic Austism training methods.
Bank It! Money Management Game
Teach kids to save money and shop wisely.
Manage your money wisely and shop for a good bargain while saving money for your bike! Bank It! introduces concepts of saving, interest, and giving. Up to 4 players can play this board game that develops skills in counting money, decision making, and mindful spending.
Perfect for kids ages 8 and up. This board game is a great way to show kids how to manage their allowance, or start a conversation about family budgeting. If your homeschool kid wants a job, this is a great way to prepare them for earning money (and saving it!).
Money Management Game One homeschool mom suggests you replace the play money with real coins and dollars to prepare kids to handling money! |
Hooked on Phonics Reading Kit
Learn to read in 20 minutes a day!
Because kids learn in different ways, this program includes a variety of multi-sensory tools that appeal to visual, auditory, and experience-based learners. With the Hooked on Phonics® step-by-step approach, kids learn about letters and sounds, learn how to put them together to form words, and then read great stories and books.
Anatomy Adventure Series
"These books are very colorful. My kids like to look at them and they don't even realize that they are learning. The books make it very easy to learn a large amount of information easily." -Katie L. |
A monthly science & history adventure delivered to your door!
Each Know Yourself Adventure is anchored by an educational comic book highlighting anatomy, history, and civic engagement. These comic books, together with an adventure guide and other cool stuff will introduce kids to foundational learning about the systems of the human body through collaborative, hands-on, STEAM-based activities and side by side learning.
Delivered monthly, each Know Yourself Adventure includes a Time Skaters comic, science experiments and corresponding materials, historical lessons and healthy recipes.
ShillerMath
A research-based math curriculum with music, manipulatives & more!
ShillerMath publishes research-based curricula, music, manipulatives, flashcards, and workbooks for students of ages 4-13 (including pre-K and pre-Algebra), with beautifully designed lessons, diagnostic tests with answer keys, songs, and Montessori-based manipulatives. No Montessori or math/language arts knowledge is required and there's zero lesson preparation - just read (or have your child read) what's in quotes and you're good to go!
College Prep Genius
Make sure your homeschooled teen is putting their best foot forward on college applications.
College Prep Genius provides an eCourse on how to ace the SAT and other standardized tests. 85% of colleges admit and give money based on the SAT so learn to answer questions in 30 seconds or less and raise your score high to get scholarships!
There are 12 easy self-directed/mom-friendly lessons. Each lesson is 45-60 minutes with a complete step by step homework guide. Students have raised their test scores as much as 600 points, become National Merit Scholars and gone to Ivy-League colleges for free. Test prep can be used as an elective on your student’s high school transcript.
Free Math Games by TeachMe
Take your child’s math skills to a new level with these fun games.
Math Games combines interactive skill testing questions with exciting games to cover the full range of math skills, taking practice through play to an entirely new level! Parents and teachers have access to progress reports, individualized learning plans, and student management tools to facilitate truly innovative digital learning without all the time consuming grading and overhead.
Practicing math through play is the most engaging way to reach today's modern student. It really combined technology with learning in a way that captures attention and builds a sense of fun of learning. These games make learning fun!
The Fresh 20 Homeschool Meal Planning
Homeschool meal planning with fresh, nutritious ingredients and easy to follow recipes.
The Fresh 20 is a meal planning service created for busy families who want to eat fresh, healthy food without the stress of "what's for dinner?" Meal plans rely on just 20 fresh, seasonal ingredients per week and are created by a professional chef who utilizes each ingredient to make meals that are high on taste and low on budget.
Each week you get a prep guide, shopping list and original recipes everyone will enjoy (even picky eaters). We offer Classic, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Paleo meal plans to cater to your family's specific dietary requirements.
Red Apple Reading
Sharpen your child’s reading skills with these fun lessons and games!
Get the most value for your child learning to read with Red Apple Reading. Fun, safe, effective and robust, this program includes over 100 hours of game-based learning, teaches phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension while your child plays games and learns at his/her own pace!
Uses proven research-based practices and was developed by a team of educational experts! Practice with 50+ original storybooks and printable support material. Works on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, and comes with a 30 day no hassle money-back guarantee. Start your child learning to read today!
VideoText Interactive Math
Foster independent learning with these videos for middle and high school math.
Recommended by Dr. Jay Wile of Apologia Science as "...truly, the best that I have seen," VideoText Math specializes in multi-media programs for middle & high school mathematics (Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus).
Focusing on the “why” behind concepts, video lessons are supported by notes, worktexts, tests, step-by-step solution guides, and a toll-free helpline for additional support. While parents and students are often frightened by the prospect of teaching high school mathematics, VideoText Algebra and Geometry programs are the perfect solution for continuing home education. Visit our website to request a FREE sampler DVD or login with guest access to VideoText Online!
VideoText Interactive Math "After completing the VideoText Algebra course in 1.5 years, my 13 yo son took the college Algebra CLEP test and passed! Through the clear video instruction and the practice problems, quizzes, and tests, he learned the algebraic concepts quite thoroughly. Many thanks to all of you at VideoText!" -Jill H. |
Wings to Soar Online Academy
Fill in your student's learning gaps.
Is your child struggling with reading, spelling, writing, or math? Are you starting to worry your “late-bloomer” actually has a real problem needing intervention? Does your teenager need more independence? Are you feeling less confident to teach certain subjects?
Wings to Soar Online Academy specializes in helping dyslexics and other outside-the-box learners gain skills and confidence through custom Path to Success™ Learning Plans for K-12th. Enroll in just targeted intervention on up to full enrollment. Get started with your free Just-Right Level™ Assessments today!
School of Rock
Learn to rock your world.
The School of Rock has a unique approach to teaching music that helps kids blossom in unimaginable ways. The performance program gives every kid who participates the opportunity to work with a team and perform live in front of an audience. And along the way, they learn to work toward a goal, go outside their comfort zone, and kill a riff from their favorite song. Visit School of Rock's website for more info on programs, camps for all ages, and click here to browse their 27 locations and find a school nearest you!
Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues
In one of the most creative and educational coding games for kids, as a member of Nancy Drew’s De-TECH-Tive crew, choose disguises, find clues, and program your robot puppy to solve the mystery of a missing project at the Tech Fair.
Adorable, Customized Wooden Teacher's Painted Chalkboard Sign for $8.55!
Toad & Lily makes the most adorable teacher's door signs and I couldn't believe I found them on sale this week for $8.55 thanks to the promo code I found (it's FHD10). This one is my favorite but.... |
Each door sign measures 5 1/2" x 10 1/2", a high-quality print of Toad and Lily's original art work that is professionally mounted to a wooden plaque, and given a top protective coating. |
I couldn't believe the price for these--only $8.55 plus shipping--just make sure you use the code FHD10 or if you need more stuff for next school year, you can use this $10 off a $50 purchase coupon. Which sign do you like best?
The sign I ordered! Isn't it adorable?! I love it! If you decide you need one, too, make sure and use one of the promos above to save the most! You can view all of the styles at Toad & Lily's page on Educents.
The sign I ordered! Isn't it adorable?! I love it! If you decide you need one, too, make sure and use one of the promos above to save the most! You can view all of the styles at Toad & Lily's page on Educents.
Read and Share Look! I'm Reading Bible Storybook Giveaway
A new approach to favorite Bible stories helps young children gain confidence in reading with rebuses! |
Enter using the form below. Ends 2/6/17 at the stroke of midnight!
Special thanks to the wonderful people at Tommy Nelson for providing us with this bible to review and give away!
5-Minute Bedtime Treasury Book Giveaway!
With charming stories combined with soft, sweet rhymes, illustrations, and Bible verses will help parents get their little ones to sleep each night, this bible storybook is perfect for little ones from 2-5. |
This treasury combines all of the Really Woolly storybooks into one beautiful book that you and your little ones will love to use at bedtime. With a simple 5 minute format, the Really Woolly 5-Minute Bedtime Treasury will allow you to spend quality time with your children before they drift off to sleep and won't leave you exhausted when they beg for just one more story. 192 pages of adorableness! |
One of you will win this adorable bedtime treasury. Enter using the form below. Ends 2/6/17 at the stroke of midnight!
Special thanks to the wonderful people at Tommy Nelson for providing us with this bible to review and give away!
Why We Love Educents In Pictures ♥ A Homage to Our Favorite Homeschool Store
If you haven't discovered Educents until today or just haven't checked them out yet, sign up for their e-newsletter here to receive a coupon worth $10 off a $25 purchase. We love them and we think you will, too! ♥ *All photos above are of my children using actual products that can be purchased at Educents at a deep discount. If you'd like to know the name of a product featured and are having a hard time finding it at their store, you can e-mail me at tsisterhood@gmail.com and I'll get you the link. |
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