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Bright Ideas and Wonder(ful) Maps!

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May 162011

I hate map-hunting. No, I’m not talking about treasure maps, where you use the map to look for treasure – I’m talking about looking for the map itself! (And not the secret “X marks the spot” kind… just maps. Organized, printer-friendly, relatively comprehensive, MAPS. I’m sure you’ve done it. You get to talking with the kids about something – a plant, an animal, an event… and all of the sudden one of them asks, “Where IS that, anyways?” I pretty much make the habit these days of resorting to Google Maps. At least the question gets answered, right? But all [Read More...]

Movie unit study – Z-guides and The Adventures of Robin Hood

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Apr 012011

Movie unit study - Z-guides and The Adventures of Robin Hood

Zeezok’s Z-Guides to the Movies are in-depth film studies that enhance learning by putting each film into the proper historical and social context. There are nearly 30 titles currently available, and more are planned. Each unit study is available in ebook form on CD. Some, but not all, titles are also available as instant downloads – eventually, all will be. (See the list at the end of the post for titles available.) I let the kids choose the movie, and we received The Adventures of Robin Hood study guide. It was easiest for us to obtain the movie via Netflix. [Read More...]

The Library.

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Nov 022010

It passed. Thank God.

Unlock our Library Event

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Oct 182010

The Library District is up for a new vote on November 2 – today we attended an “Unlock Our Library” Event with lots of hope, fun, and people. Prayer and positive thoughts. Pretty much all we have left that we can do.

Homeschool Crew – Travel The World Schoolhouse Planner Module

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Jul 192010

Homeschool Crew - Travel The World Schoolhouse Planner Module

The Homeschool Crew has set sail, searching for great new products to share with other homeschoolers. Homeschool Crew members are provided with products for free in order to share them with you. You’ll always have my honest opinion, so jump on in and explore with me! Our first stop is at The Old Schoolhouse… If you’re looking for a fun unit study on geography, the June 2010 module of the Schoolhouse Planner, Travel The World, might be the way to go. More of a general overview then an in-depth study, this activity-based ebook has 50 pages with a variety of [Read More...]