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I exported all of this blog’s content to the friendlyfrugalista.com site. And, once I knew that everything was working properly, I transferred all of this blog’s subscribers to the new site. But, I forgot to tell my VISITORS that the blog had moved. Please visit the NEW Totally Temberton! The blog has a whole new look. And, in celebration of the new blog, I am hosting a special event. Be sure to subscribe, follow in Twitter, and become a Facebook fan at the NEW blog, so you don’t forget to come back during the event.
Here’s a sneak peek at the new design…
And the event button…
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Remember, this is my OLD blog. You are welcome to look around, but you won’t find any new content. I am only here now because I am testing out some plugins here before attempting to install them on the new blog, Totally Temberton.
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The Old Schoolhouse just announced a great offer for new purchases of the 2010 Planner. Buy NOW to receive 27 FREE eBooks from TOS, including the entire set of 2008 ~AND~ 2009 planner modules ~AND~ the WeE-Book Insect Bundle (a 3-pack).
You may recall that, as a member of the TOS Review Crew, I just posted a review of the Travel the World module from June 2010 ( an expansion module of the 2009 planner). In the review, I mentioned that purchasing a lot of modules could get expensive. Well, this is a fantastic way to get an awesome planner, plus TWENTY-FOUR planner modules. That’s 24 unit studies FREE when you purchase the planner.
Short on cash right now? Waiting for another payday? You don’t have to purchase immediately in order to qualify. You have until midnight on August 5th to order and qualify for ALL of the freebies. But, DO be sure to order by then. After the 5th, the 2008 modules and the WeE-Book bundle will be dropped from the FREEBIES and only the 2009 modules will still be included (through August 15th). You wouldn’t want to miss out on getting the whole shebang! For more information and/or to make a purchase, click here.
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I just received this alert from HSLDA. Rather than attempt to summarize, I am going to cut & paste the entire notice. Please warn other homeschoolers!
Dear Homeschool Group Leaders:
It has come to our attention that multiple homeschool leaders have received phone calls from a person falsely saying he is from the Home School Foundation.
This caller, who is believed to be male but identifies himself as a woman, will often claim to be calling from the Home School Foundation and indicate that you have been nominated for a grant or award of some sort. This individual usually states that “she” has 10 children and a degree in psychology, before proceeding to ask questions about your family’s homeschool practices to follow up on the grant/award that you have been “nominated” for. The questions quickly get around to your disciplinary methods and practices. Please note, HSF has no need to ask you about your disciplinary methods with your children!
If you are ever on the phone with someone saying he or she is from HSF and you become even slightly suspicious, or if the questions don’t directly relate to the work of the Foundation (i.e. helping families homeschool through hard times), please ask for a name and number and offer to call back. The Foundation’s number is (540) 338-8688. If you are given a different number and/or receive a call from an individual who fits the above description, please alert us immediately!
We are trying our best to find out who this caller is and stop him from harassing homeschoolers in our name. This is not actually a new issue; we had a similar situation many years ago and came close to finding the caller before he went underground. This may be the same person.
If you receive such a phone call, write down the date, time and as much information as you can about the caller. Personal information disclosed by the caller and the questions he asked would be helpful. Also collect any information displayed on your caller ID or obtained from tracing the phone number (often by dialing *69). Contact HSLDA or HSF with this information and we will collect it to help authorities in their attempt to track this individual down.
If you have any details that may help us find out more about this caller, please email them to info@homeschoolfoundation.org with “impersonator” in the subject line.
Also, please forward this email on to other homeschool leaders you know—if people are aware of the issue ahead of time, we are more likely to stop it.
Thank you,
Mike Smith, President
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The important thing is not so much that
every child should be taught
as that
every child should be given the wish to learn.
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(I found this in a post at Homeschool.com.)
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Sign up to get a FREE Random Acts of Fitness for Kids kit from Subway (while supplies last). Homeschool teachers do qualify. I just signed up for mine. :o)
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Are you planning a long car trip to a faraway destination? Are you tired of the kids squabbling in the back seat on the way to the doctor’s office? Do you know someone who is flying overseas? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then Travel Kits: A Simple Way to Bless Others just may be the perfect book for you! It is a 93-page E-Book published by The Old Schoolhouse and it thoroughly discusses the topic of Travel Kits.
What is a Travel Kit? In a nutshell, it is a collection of gifts for the traveler. For someone traveling a long distance, it can be a blessing to make the long hours pass by faster. For someone traveling a short distance (such as a Mom chauffeuring the kids to soccer practice), it can be a blessing to keep the kids quiet and content. A Travel Kit can be big or small, unique or ordinary, themed or eclectic. It can be comprised of simple, inexpensive gifts. Or, it can be an extravagant celebration of a chosen theme.
Travel Kits: A Simple Way to Bless Others is a thorough, engaging discussion of the Travel Kit concept. It gives the reader an overview of the subject (for those who want to quickly learn about the idea and run with it). The first six chapters introduce the reasons for making a Travel Kit and teach how to make them. Using these chapters, the reader can learn everything needed to create a basic Travel Kit. What size should it be? What should I use to “wrap” it? What should I put inside the “wrapper”? Chapters Seven through Ten provide expansions of some of the previous topics (for those who want a much more thorough discussion of kit components such as themes, “wrapper” ideas, and content ideas). Chapter Eleven explains the benefits of Travel Kits from giggles and smiles to the making of great memories. Chapter Twelve discusses theme variations. This chapter falls a bit more in line with what we typically think of as a “gift basket” for a special occasion or event. Chapter Thirteen includes helpful links for traveling families and a complete listing of the official tourism web sites for all of the American states and territories. Chapter Fourteen is a brief message from the Travel Kits author, Donna Rees, who is the managing editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine. The BONUS section includes recipes, a checklist before travel, helpful tips from readers, and age appropriate suggested book lists (for books that could be included in a kit).
What are my thoughts on Travel Kits: A Simple Way to Bless Others? Frankly, this is not a book that I would have purchased for myself. Until I actually read it, I did not think it had any innovative ideas for me to absorb. I mistakenly thought of it as “just another article about gift baskets”. And, at 90+ pages, I figured it was a boring article at that. Wow! I was wrong! I enjoyed this book and am already imagining all the possibilities. One “wrapper” idea that sticks out in my mind is to use a cooler. A cooler?! I would not have thought of that, even though a cooler is obviously a suitable “box” for a gift, especially a travel gift. OK, with tight airline regulations for carry-on luggage, it wouldn’t be a great AIR travel gift! LOL! But, it would make an excellent car travel gift. A medium to large cooler could be used to create a gift for the whole family. Or, several small coolers could be used to create personalized gifts for each family member, including items such as a favorite beverage and snack! Another truth that I overlooked before reading the book is the fact that gifts do NOT have to cost much. A Travel Kit can include a book or audiotape from the library. As an added bonus gift, the giver could send a note card to the recipient reminding him or her to return the library item. *grin*
Travel Kits: A Simple Way to Bless Others, an eBook published by The Old Schoolhouse magazine, is available from the Schoolhouse store for $12.45. As a download item, it can be purchased and used almost immediately. There is no shipping cost; but, frankly, The Old Schoolhouse doesn’t charge shipping for any of its items whether digital downloads or not. Travel Kits is also listed as a qualifying title for the TOS Pick 5 E-Book Bundle that sells for $62.25. Other qualifying titles include: College Success Begins at Home: Seasoned Homeschoolers Share Their Experiences, Living and Learning on One Income, and Someplace Called Special – A Look at Homeschooling Special Needs Children. Are you looking for something a little different? TOS now has digital issues of their popular print magazine. You can order a new subscription here. Back issues are available as individual titles for $5.95 each. For more information on back issues, click here.
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I am a member of The Old Schoolhouse 2010-2011 Crew and receive free products and services in exchange for a thorough and honest review. Though I am compensated with free products, I am not compensated in the form of cash for my reviews. My reviews will always reflect my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, and experiences on the products and services that I receive.
This review, and the reviews of all of the other crew members assigned to this product, will all be available at the official crew blog: The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew (Steering homeschoolers toward great products!) At the time of this writing, the linkup page is not yet live. But, it is less than one hour after the official due date of this review, so I’m sure the linkup page will be live soon. By the time you read this, it will probably be going full speed, so head on over to see what my mates have to say about this product! :)
[Update: It's there now and I somehow managed to snag the first spot. I guess that's the benefit of being a tenacious night owl! LOL!]
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Official word came through that the Travel the World post and linkups (for all the reviews) is up and running on the TOS Crew blog. Click here! :)
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TODAY is a big day in the world of homeschool freebies! Homeschool Freebie of the Day is back from summer break with a lineup of freebies related to the United States Constitution. Here’s what we can look forward to this week (from their Heads Up newsletter):
Monday, July 19th
THE ORIGIN OF THE CONSTITUTION (Audiobook & PDF ebook)
James Baldwin’s wonderful retelling of the events and problems that faced the fledgling United States of America, and how they were resolved in the creation of the United States Constitution. Both the MP3 audiobook as well as the PDF ebook version are available today.
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Tuesday, July 20th
OUR MAGNIFICENT POSSESSION (MP3 Audio)
Why is the Constitution so important? And how does it differ from the laws of other nations? Find out in this excellent and amusing program on why the Constitution was needed to frame a government in which all the states could function together, which allowed the United States to become a great nation.
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Wednesday, July 21st
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & Amendments (MP3 Audio Reading + PDF ebook)
An excellent word-for-word reading of the Constitution and Amendments, plus a complete transcription of the Constitution in PDF format.Let your kids actually see and hear the exact words that make up this foundational document in our nation’s history!
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Thursday, July 22nd
EASY LESSONS ON THE CONSTITUTION (PDF ebook)
A classic teacher’s guide that presents 25 excellent lesson plans to study the US Constitution, perfect for homeschool use! A complete and very well done vintage curriculum – Highly Recommended!
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Friday, July 23rd
WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS (MP3 Audio)
One of the most famous radio programs of the WW2 era, by Norman Corwin - On the 150th anniversary of the Constitution, this program relates the meaning of the Constitution through history as well as through the eyes of average Americans… and how it affects us all. Stirring, thought-provoking audio, especially good for older students who care about history – excellent!
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Travel the World is the June 2010 module of the 2009 TOS Planner. The TOS Planner has been updated for 2010. For more information, click here for the download version or here for the CD version. Even though Travel the World is called a planner module, it can be used as a stand-alone resource. So, while I highly recommend the planner (that would be another post entirely), it is not necessary to have the planner in order to use the planner modules.
Just what is a planner module? It is a short, interactive, unit-study style resource in downloadable eBook format. Each module covers a specific topic. The actual module serves as a spine for the topic, while the many links included in the module can be used to create a comprehensive study of the topic.
Travel the World focuses largely on world geography and is written from a Biblical perspective. Several relevant passages of Scripture have been integrated into the module. The module includes discussions of the globe, the map, longitude & latitude, the equator & the prime meridian, and divisions of water & land into oceans & continents. Review of the material is achieved with several worksheets, including fill-in-the-blank, crossword, and word search. There are brief sections to assist those interested in associated lapbooking and copywork activities. In addition, there is a high school expansion section. Thus, the module can be used with virtually all grade levels. It works well as a read-a-loud for younger students. Older students can learn significantly more about the topic by exploring the many and varied links that are included in the body of the module and also in the Resource Section. In addition, the module contains two recipes: Chicken in a Pot and Greek Stew. A free sample of Travel the World is available here in PDF format.
What are my personal thoughts on this module? First, it is easy to read. The module has a scripted approach, which means that the teacher can approach the subject with little or no previous knowledge of it. Trust me on this! Geography is one of my least-understood subjects, but I made it through this module with no trouble. Second, it is a fairly economical choice for covering the topic, especially if the topic is thoroughly explored via the links. However, if one were to desire to cover many topics in a short period of time, using modules could be cost-prohibitive when compared to other resources. Third, there is much freedom to explore – or not – within this study. Thus, it is suitable for a variety of ages and can be taught to different age groups simultaneously. While the younger child is coloring a picture from the module, his older sibling can complete worksheets or follow some links. Fourth, while I do appreciate that the module contains copywork in both manuscript and cursive, I wish that it also contained Italic versions of the copywork. Since Italic resources are difficult to find, their inclusion in the modules would be especially helpful to me and other homeschoolers who use Italic. Fifth, the way the module is presented, the sections after the High School Expansion might be misinterpreted as being part of the expansion rather than additional sections of the complete module. The layout is clear within the Table of Contents, but not necessarily so in the actual content flow of the module. It is a minor issue, but one worth noting for users who don’t plan to use the high school expansion. It is possible that a person using this for elementary study could miss the sections after the expansion as she progresses through the module.
The June 2010 Travel the World module can be purchased at the Schoolhouse Store for $7.95. Additional module titles are also available and are sold as singles or as bundle packs. The store even has different types of bundles such as 3-packs (pick your own favorites) and 12-packs (which include the monthly modules for an entire year). If you are interested in purchasing a 12-pack that includes the June 2010 module, click here. For similar products published by The Old Schoolhouse, try the WeE-books or WannaBe sections of the bookstore. The Old Schoolhouse even offers a 7-day money-back guarantee on all of their self-published eBooks.
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I am a member of The Old Schoolhouse 2010-2011 Crew and receive free products and services in exchange for a thorough and honest review. Though I am compensated with free products, I am not compensated in the form of cash for my reviews. My reviews will always reflect my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, and experiences on the products and services that I receive.
This review, and the reviews of all of the other crew members assigned to this product, will soon be available at the official crew blog: The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew (Steering homeschoolers toward great products!) The blog is currently undergoing technical adjustments which may delay the post linkups, but everything should be available by mid-week.
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CurrClick currently has this new, PDF format program from Pennington Publishers available for download for FREE. I don’t know how long it will be available at the low, low price of FREE, so get it quick. I just downloaded it and it has 154 pages. It includes an introduction to the method, assessments, spelling lists, worksheets, vocabulary, tests, and more. It’s a hefty resource! Other titles in the series are also available at the SALE price of $34.95 (regular price is $39.95). Additional products from Pennington Publisher, such as Grammar Toolkit and Vocabulary Toolkit, are also available. Click here to see the entire list, including the FREEBIE. :)
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“It is the duty of parents to maintain their children decently, and according to their circumstances; to protect them according to the dictates of prudence; and to educate them according to the suggestions of a judicious and zealous regard for their usefulness, their respectability and happiness.” –James Wilson, Lectures on Law, 1791
[Thanks to my friend Mark M., who hosts several Yahoo eGroups, including one with great quotes!]
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I’m currently blogging and watching “Big Babies”. My 11-year old son is also watching. Most of the women highlighted in the show are BIG women who had BIG babies. So, my son asks me, “Momma, is it possible for a fat woman to have a skinny baby?” I said, “Sure!” He replied, “S” [his sister's name] was a skinny baby.” It was immediately obvious to me what he was implying, so I said, “Honey, when she was born, *I* was skinny too!”
Oh boy!
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