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Review Date: 8/16/2008
Helpful Score: 1
This book has projects perfect for this age group, plus or minus a couple of years (good for multi-age classes or homeschools). All of the projects are related to the liturgical year and based on feast days or seasonal observances, and there are very few that I've seen anywhere else. It's not the same old coloring pages of the stations, nor is it art-appreciation or picture study, just a stack of fun projects with some reproducible patterns.
Comic-Strip Math: 40 Reproducible Cartoons with Dozens of Funny Story Problems That Build Essential Skills
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Book Type: Paperback
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Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 1/14/2013
My third grader enjoyed the comic part, but said the problems were too easy. I liked the variety of work - everything from add/subtract to long division & fractions.
Review Date: 9/21/2011
This is a fun way to practice basic math skills, including add/subtract with decimals and money. There are 12 cute menus, each with two worksheets of questions like "How much would you owe if you ordered a pizza with two toppings?" or "If you ordered these three items and paid with a ten-dollar bill, what would your change be?" It was plenty of challenge for my second grader, but not so hard as to be frustrating.
Review Date: 11/24/2008
Each page of this board book has 3 textured pieces that pop out and can fit in any of the pages to mix up the character's clothes. Pages include: fireman, cowboy, wizard & astronaut.
Review Date: 10/5/2009
Not a pack of 10 - single book.
Question & Answer format is great for memorization - very similar to the Baltimore Catechism's First Communion book.
Question & Answer format is great for memorization - very similar to the Baltimore Catechism's First Communion book.
Review Date: 3/16/2009
Helpful Score: 1
This is written at about a first grade level, about a group of first graders. The story is simple, with a VERY obvious message about boys & girls both being able to play soccer well. The target audience (5-7 year olds) will definitely enjoy it, but older kids may be turned off by the moralizing tone and too-simple plot.
Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home
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Book Type: Paperback
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Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 8/13/2008
Helpful Score: 1
This book was very helpful in our decision to homeschool. It gives examples of the diverse families that homeschool, showing that it can be done in many very different ways. This will give confidence to anyone considering homeschooling - one of the situations here is bound to be similar to yours!
Review Date: 7/12/2011
We used this when we studied the gold rush in history, and my girls enjoyed it but said they probably wouldn't read it over and over. It's about a second grade level. It's a good portrayal of the time/place, but 8yo said it didn't make her feel like she was really there.
Review Date: 2/11/2010
It's a very cute story, but some of the illustrations are just not appropriate.
Review Date: 8/16/2008
Helpful Score: 2
This is a fun story about two brothers who don't always get along, and eventually realize they like each other more than they like their imaginary friends. The illustrations are simple but capture a lot of the story.
Review Date: 8/4/2009
This is a beautiful book with a jigsaw puzzle on every other page. The illustrations are sparkly - perfect for a little girl who likes fairies.
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Edition
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 8/13/2008
Helpful Score: 1
Besides all the helpful "how-to" sections, this book contains some good explanations of *why* to follow the classical model, plus some of the authors' own experiences in homeschooling. This is a great reference for preschool through highschool, with lots of detail and recommendations but also a lot of flexibility to tailor the program to your own family and situation.
Review Date: 8/16/2008
This book has good information and the stories in each chapter are great for this age level, but it only has 20 chapters (including the holiday chapters). It is easy to teach from and has simple craft ideas - no running to the store for pink feathers the night before.
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