tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61226494212983510912024-03-15T18:10:14.650-07:00Homeschool ToolbarHomeschool Toolbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436029096027855499noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6122649421298351091.post-19601262074903278682010-03-21T14:35:00.000-07:002010-03-21T14:38:13.955-07:00Molly & Mcgee - Red Barn Owl<div class="post-71 post hentry category-owl-info
category-owl-video category-owls tag-owls" id="post-71"><div class="entry"><div class="snap_preview"><div style="text-align: center;">Watch Molly and her hatching eggs: <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/theowlbox"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ustream.tv/theowlbox">The Owl Box</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-75" src="http://owlsrock.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/molly1.jpg?w=120&h=90" style="height: 92px; width: 119px;" title="molly" /></div><br />
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Homeschool families across the globe have opened their hearts and homes to a wonderful pair of Barn Owls named Molly & McGee of San Marcos, CA. This has been such a wonderful learning experience, books alone could never replace the opportunity to watch nature live and in color!<br />
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As of Sunday March, 21, one of Molly's eggs has hatched and the first little owlets name is "Max". We should see more eggs hatching in the days to come.<br />
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Carlos & Donna own the owl box located in their backyard in San Marcos, CA and is 15 feet off the ground. Molly appears to be a first time mom. The owl is about 14 inches tall. She laid her first egg on February 13th, 2010. We are expecting owlets around mid to late March. Incubation is 30 to 34 days. owlets will hatch in order laid. Not all at one time like chickens.<br />
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The male has a white chest and face. He usually shows up after dark but has spent an entire day with the female. We have named the female Molly and the male McGee. The Barn Owl is widespread but usually a scarce species. They are strictly nocturnal and rarely observed in flight during daylight hours.<br />
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The owl house is located on a 15 foot pole and there is a tree just outside the opening. The box has been up for two years and it took two years before the owls showed up. No other birds have tried to nest in the box. We have a very eco-friendly backyard; we live on an acre lot with lots of trees and plants for wildlife. We have had kestrels, bluebirds, hummingbirds, phoebes, wild ducks, killdeer and mockingbirds all nest and raise their young in our habitat. We do not have any cats or dogs to disturb the wildlife. This is our first owl to nest here.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/43DofL1Tn6uoi0XSmwbfyyBoqm1SuRQD0IWEkawyWxC3K5h0fCP3hJLVY6A-mSL8wd-*PYcQ1vj-1fWS4CxnJ6rNytZqZJDw/owlline.gif" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Basin Info on Molly & McGee</span></span><br />
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Female: 13 to 16 inches tall. Wingspan 43 inches <br />
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Male: 12 to 15 inches tall. Wingspan 42 inches<br />
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For outside photos of The Owl Box, Molly and McGree<br />
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http://www.theowlbox.blogspot.com<br />
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Check out the facebook page: <br />
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100 000803210356<br />
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Sign up for tweets and follow. www.twitter.com/mollyowl<br />
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<b>For More Information on Barn Owls</b><br />
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http://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/<br />
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Life Cycle Of Barn Owl http://tinyurl.com/yglwf60</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/43DofL1Tn6uoi0XSmwbfyyBoqm1SuRQD0IWEkawyWxC3K5h0fCP3hJLVY6A-mSL8wd-*PYcQ1vj-1fWS4CxnJ6rNytZqZJDw/owlline.gif" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Books</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms; font-size: small;">I'm Not Cute! - Jonathan Allen<br />
Hoot Hoot! - Richard Powell<br />
Little Owl - Piers Harper<br />
Mrs. Owl and Mr. Pig - Jan Wahl<br />
Owl Babies - Martin Waddell<br />
The Sleepy Owl - Marcus Pfister<br />
Whoo-oo Is It - Megn McDonald </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/43DofL1Tn6uoi0XSmwbfyyBoqm1SuRQD0IWEkawyWxC3K5h0fCP3hJLVY6A-mSL8wd-*PYcQ1vj-1fWS4CxnJ6rNytZqZJDw/owlline.gif" /></div></div></div></div><div class="posttitle"><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">More links to information on owls:</span></h2><a class="title" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_Owl" id="results_results__ctl1_title"><b>Barn Owl</b> - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a><br />
<a class="title" href="http://www.barnowlvideo.com/facts.html" id="results_results__ctl2_title">Backyard <b>Barn Owls</b>--Facts</a><br />
<a class="title" href="http://www.readinglady.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=37" id="results_results__ctl5_title"><b>Wonderful Owl</b> Poems </a><br />
<div class="row" id="results_results__ctl1_divWrap"><div><a class="title" href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/birds-owls.html" id="results_results__ctl1_title">DLTK's <b>Owl</b> Crafts for Kids</a><br />
<a class="title" href="http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/8944.aspx" id="results_results__ctl4_title">Kindergarten <b>Owl</b> <br />
Lesson Plan: Includes Circle Time, <b>Owl</b> Art <b>...</b></a></div></div><a class="title" href="http://old.dentonisd.org/pecancreek/lattaya/owls.htm" id="results_results__ctl2_title">Mrs. Attaya's First Grade- <b>Owls</b></a><br />
<div><a class="title" href="http://animals.about.com/od/owl1/a/tenthingsowls.htm" id="results_results__ctl9_title"><b>Owls</b> - Ten Facts <br />
About <b>Owls</b></a></div><a class="title" href="http://www.first-school.ws/activities/animals/birds/owls.htm" id="results_results__ctl4_title"><b>Owl</b> Preschool <br />
Lesson Plan Printable Activities</a><br />
<a class="item" href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2031092/owl_pellet_lesson_plans_for_children.html" onclick="oct(this,'art_related_search_22');">Owl Pellet <br />
Lesson Plans for Children</a><br />
<a class="title" href="http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season9/owl/facts.cfm" id="results_results__ctl1_title"><b>Owl</b> Facts - <br />
Dialogue for Kids (Idaho Public Television)</a><br />
<a class="title" href="http://www.lapbooklessons.com/OwlLapbook.html" id="results_results__ctl8_title"><b>Owl</b> Lapbook, <br />
Raptors, Birds of Prey</a></div><div class="entry"><div class="snap_preview">Oregon Zoo – About <a href="http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/BirdsOfPrey/barn_owl.htm">owls</a><br />
BARN OWLS at the <a href="http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Tyto&species=alba">Owlpages<br />
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<a href="http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/%7Eau/owl.htm">http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~au/owl.htm</a><br />
All about Birds – <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl/lifehistory">BARN OWLS</a><br />
National Geographic <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/coloringbook/barn_owls.html">coloring<br />
book page</a><br />
<b>More good things about owls: </b><br />
<a href="http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Tyto_alba.html">http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Tyto_alba.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lpzoo.org/factsheet.php?contentID=118">http://www.lpzoo.org/factsheet.php?contentID=118</a></div></div>Homeschool Toolbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436029096027855499noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6122649421298351091.post-54619242388987796542010-03-20T15:57:00.000-07:002010-03-20T15:58:15.632-07:00Easter & Passover Resources<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5CJ-o35N_4s/S6VS2sWnWXI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/sBzqGtCkHko/s1600-h/easter_banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5CJ-o35N_4s/S6VS2sWnWXI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/sBzqGtCkHko/s400/easter_banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://christianity.about.com/b/2008/02/06/meaningful-easter-preparations-2.htm">Meaningful Easter Preparations</a></span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crafts, Lessons, Printables and more.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bibleline.org/easter-1.html">Easter Bible Study</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.lessonplanspage.com/Easter.htm">Easter Sunday Lessons and Teacher Resources</a> - Many Lesson Plans to choose from. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calvarywilliamsport.com/coloringeaster.html">Sunday school / homeschool lessons</a> - Printables, worksheets and crafts.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.themeunits.com/Easter_bk.html">Debbie's Unit Factory Easter Links</a> - Quality elementary level theme units for teachers and homeschoolers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Holidays/Easter/easteach.html">KiddyHouse -</a> Easter Lessons Plans and ideas for teachers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/easter/ehuntgames.htm">Kids Turn Central.com - Easter</a> - Easter Hunts & Games </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/easter/fun.htm">Billy Bear 4 Kids - Easter</a> - games, puzzles, crafts and more.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/easter/easter.htm">Primary Games Easter</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://akidsheart.com/holidays/easter/estmain.htm">A Kids heart - Easter</a> - Celebrate Easter with online games and activities.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/easter/index.html">Kaboose.com - Easter</a> - Easter Crafts, Recipes, Egg Hunt, Cards, Coloring Pages, Party Ideas, Clip Art, Games, Religious Crafts, Fun.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.rainbowcastle.org/resurrectioneggs.html">Resurrection Eggs</a> - What a terrific way to share the Easter story of egg carton Jesus's resurrection with your children.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.easyfunschool.com/IndexEaster.html">Easter Lessons and Activities Index</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>RECIPES </b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/recipes/resurrection_rolls.htm">Resurrection Rolls</a> - Recipe</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.dltk-bible.com/recipes/easter_story_cookies.htm">Easter Story Cookies</a> - To be made the night before Easter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holidays-and-Events/Easter/Main.aspx">Easter Recipes - All Recipes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday---Celebration-Recipes/Easter-Recipes">Taste of Home</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/easter/easter-recipes/">Family Fun</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/easter/index.htm">Razzle Dazzle</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/recipesdb/viewbycourse.asp?cid=8">Fun Recipes / Cookies</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/specialoccasionrecipe1/qt/vegeaster.htm">Vegetarian / Vegan</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://kosher4passover.com/kids.htm" target="_blank">http://kosher4passover.com/kids.htm</a></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
<a href="http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/pesach/pesach.htm" target="_blank">http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/pesach/pesach.htm</a></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
http://homeschool-books.com/xcart/book/a-family-guide-to-the-biblical-holidays.html<br />
<a href="http://shop.dayspring.com/search?w=Messianic" target="_blank">http://shop.dayspring.com/search?w=Messianic</a></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
<a href="http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/passover/" target="_blank">http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/passover/</a></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Well now St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the man himself! But how much do we know about him? Did you know that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he escaped and undertook religious training abroad? <span class="main_font">Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."<br />
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Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.</div><br />
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Walls for the winds<br />
A roof for the rain<br />
Tea beside the fire<br />
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<div style="color: #444444;"></div><blockquote style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The color green</span> - because it is the color of spring, Ireland, and the shamrock.</span> </blockquote><blockquote style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leprechaun</span> - Irish fairy. The name leprechaun is derived from the old Irish word <i>luchorpan</i> which means "little body."<br />
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A leprechaun is a fairy taking the appearance of a miniature old man. Leprechauns are solitary creatures and spend their time making shoes and brogues. If you hear the sound of his hammer when he is at work you know you have found him. If caught, he can be forced to reveal the whereabouts of his treasure, but the captor must keep their eyes on him every second. If the captor's eyes leave the leprechaun, just for a moment, he will vanish.</span> </blockquote><blockquote style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Blarney Stone</span> is a stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the Irish village of Blarney. Kissing the stone is supposed to bring the kisser the gift of persuasive eloquence (blarney).<br />
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The origins of the Blarney Stone's magical properties aren't clear, but one legend says that an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward a king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone while under the spell gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly.</span> </blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;">Shamrock</span><span style="color: #444444;">, a member of the clover family, was used by Patrick to explain the mystery of the Trinity, the three leaves of the shamrock representing the Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit). According to Irish legend, Ireland's patron saint chose the shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity of the Christian church. To this day the shamrock remains the national emblem of Ireland and is worn proudly by Irish people the world over on St. Patrick's Day (March 17).</span></span></blockquote></div></div>Homeschool Toolbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436029096027855499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6122649421298351091.post-61756543013930777062010-02-16T22:16:00.000-08:002010-02-16T22:25:00.494-08:002010 Winter Olympics<img align="left" src="http://api.ning.com/files/mLxqbq8HN9i4q-zoMwvpORDSvoM3Pmht9dSm2i1EajybjSFbwaPnV5CkxRSEDdYCfRX4U*Rlr0lzxCojnoMaI9O3yogaED01/2010winterolympics.jpg" style="height: 251px; width: 251px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The arrival of the Winter Olympic Games are always an exciting time throughout the world. From the Opening Ceremony to the drama, triumph, and defeat of the games themselves, there is never a dull moment.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 2010 Winter Olympics are in Vancouver, Canada and lastfrom February12-28, 2010. Celebrate the world's largest sporting event by creating Olympic-themed kids' crafts, units, and participating in kid-friendly activities and games.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Olympics</a>, which will be held from February 12-28, 2010.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's easy to incorporate a lesson or subject each day or throughout the week with some Olympic themed lessons. Below you will find links to many sites offering activities, lessons and units. Enjoy the winter games and have a great homeschooling experience all winter long!</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Activities:</span></span></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.craftjr.com/olympics-crafts/" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">Crafts</span></a></li>
<li><a class="title" href="http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/winter_olympics.htm" id="results_results__ctl6_title" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">Winter<br />
Olympics for Kids - Printables</span></a></li>
<li><a class="title" href="http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/oly.html" id="results_results__ctl9_title" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">A to Z<br />
Kids Stuff | Olympics</span></a></li>
<li><a class="title" href="http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/olympics/index.htm" id="results_results__ctl6_title" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preschool Olympics Theme</span></a></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana;"><a class="title" href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/gk2/olympic.html" id="results_results__ctl0_title"><span style="font-size: small;">Lesson Plans - Olympic Competition</span></a></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.edselect.com/olympics.htm#lesson"><span style="font-size: small;">Lesson<br />
Plans</span></a></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana;"><a class="title" href="http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/58428.aspx" id="results_results__ctl4_title"><span style="font-size: small;">Winter Olympics Lesson Plans - Preschool</span></a></li>
<li><a class="title" href="http://www.first-school.ws/activities/firststeps/Olympics.htm" id="results_results__ctl1_title"><span style="font-size: small;">Olympic Games for Kids | Crafts | Preschool Lesson Plan Activities</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ehttp://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3753481&ESP=Teachers/ib/20100211/awa/sa_nbc_olympics_4_5///salp/tout////%3C/a%3E"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The Science of the Olympic Winter Games</span></a></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana;"><a class="title" href="http://www.instructorweb.com/lesson/olympics.asp" id="results_results__ctl2_title"><span style="font-size: small;">History of the Olympics Lesson Plan, Ancient Greece<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Creative%20Winter%20Olympic%20Lesson%20Plans%20for%20Kids%20of%20All%20Ages" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Creative Winter<br />
Olympic Lesson Plans for Kids of All Ages</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://lesson-plans-materials.suite101.com/article.cfm/lesson-plans-that-use-the-olympic-games"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Olympic Games Lesson Plans</span></a> <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">-<br />
Incorporating the Olympics Into the Social Studies<br />
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<li><a href="http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/2010-winter-olympics-teaching-and-learning-extravaganza/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">2010 Winter Olympics Teaching and Learning Extravaganza</span></span></a></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana;">Winter Olympics Teaching Theme- Lesson Plans, Worksheets,<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">We have added some of our favorite links to the Homeschool Toolbar, just look for the little hearts on your toolbar. Mouse over the hearts for a drop down to fall with links for crafts, lessons, unit studies, recipes and more! Below you will find more helpful resources and links for all of your Valentines needs!</div><br />
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Here's a Valentine's Day Unit that is simply a "breath-of-fresh-air"!<br />
Written from a Christ-Perspective, your student will learn of the rich Christian Heritage of this day; look at the symbols of Valentine's Day; and learn of the 3 types of Love in the Bible.<br />
Included are worksheets to go with the daily lessons; loads of card-making ideas & crafts; games; recipes; and other Valentine's Day crafts for the whole family!<br />
<a href="http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=21666&it=1?affiliate_id=38883%20"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make this Valentine's Day a "Christ-Centered" day to remember!</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=8000&it=1?affiliate_id=38883%20"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Valentine's Day Unit Study</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">From <a href="http://www.currclick.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=116">Homeschool Learning Network</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Valentine's Day is a colorful holiday filled with traditions and little known historical facts. Join HLN as we explore the history, games and crafts and traditions of this popular winter holiday!</span><br />
<div style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lesson Plans Included:</span></div><ul><li> <br />
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sweetie Math (Gr. 3-8)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Red, White and Pink (Gr. 3-8)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let's Write Valentines! (Gr. K-5)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Valentine Geography (Gr. K-5)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Very Crafty Valentines (Gr. K-12)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hearts (Gr. 3-8)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Valentine Games (Gr. K-12)</span></div></li>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Symbols (Gr. 3-8)</span></div></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;">Brought to you from the Home School Learning Network - an award-winning publisher of education content and unit studies on the web!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Each unit contains explanatory content, online resource links, book suggestions, 6-8 lesson plans and 2-10 worksheets. Days and days of learning and exploration within each unit!<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Won’t you be my Valentine? Early childhood level students will love this</span> <span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">Be My Valentine</span><span style="color: black;">Project Pack designed just for them! This five-day lesson takes students on a journey of hearts, counting, colors, feelings, and making Valentines! This 54-page Project Pack has 3 different activities each day for a total of five days worth of fun, hands-on learning!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=7933&it=1?affiliate_id=38883%20" style="font-weight: bold;">Bringing Laughter and Learning Together</a> <a href="http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=7933&it=1?affiliate_id=38883%20" style="font-weight: bold;">In the Hands of a Child</a></span></div></div><br />
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</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="outline"><img src="http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/homeschoollounge/line-red.gif" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">More Valentine's Day Links: Crafts, Recipes, Lessons plans, Unit studies and more...</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://www.basketmakers.org/topics/seasonal/valentines/frprojvalnutcup2.htm"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Print and make a valentines basket</span></a> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.basketmakers.org/topics/seasonal/"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://www.first-school.ws/activities/shapes/animals/owl_hearts.htm"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Heart owl craft</span></a> <b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.first-school.ws/activities/shapes/animals/owl_hearts.htm"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://www.papervalentines.com/chains.htm"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Print and make a valentine paper chain </span></a><span style="color: #000066;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.papervalentines.com/chains.htm"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.pheemcfaddell.com/coloring/PageColoringValentinePuppetIntro.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pretty Valentine clown jointed puppets to print, color and assemble</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.pheemcfaddell.com/coloring/"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/event/index.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Print these pretty gift boxes, then assemble - a perfect container for a Valentine's Day gift</span></a><br />
<a href="http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/event/index.html"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=479"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Love bugs</span></a> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
<a href="http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=479"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://www.thehomeschoollounge.com/notes/%20http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=488"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Bear valentines card holder</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.thehomeschoollounge.com/notes/%20http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=488"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></a><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10716"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Paper dove craft </span></a> <b><span style="color: red;"><br />
</span></b> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://jas.familyfun.go.com/"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.perlerbeads.com/2_06graphics/2_06project.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make a lovely heart box from fusible beads</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.perlerbeads.com/2_06graphics/2_06project.html"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://www.beadmerrily.co.uk/external/projects/Valentine/index.htm"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lots of heart designs– use them to decorate cards, make mobiles, photo frames, etc.</span> </span></a><span style="color: #000066;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.beadmerrily.co.uk/external/projects/Valentine/index.htm"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <a href="http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/valentine-craft-candy-roses.htm"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Make a simple lollipop bouquet </span></a><span style="color: #000066;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/valentine-craft-candy-roses.htm"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are some really cute ideas for Valentines to make with the children from</span> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3e37788aa306c4df62fc95103373a0a0/?vgnextoid=66c9b3c1c1e47110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=related" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3333cc;">Martha Stewart</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3e37788aa306c4df62fc95103373a0a0/?vgnextoid=66c9b3c1c1e47110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=related" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3333cc;"><br />
</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/valentines/heartcraft.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make a papier mache heart</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/valentines/heartcraft.htm"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/giveyoumyheart.shtml"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Really super art idea - "I give you my heart" - would make a special card for a parent</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/giveyoumyheart.shtml"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/valentines/vsuncatch.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Valentine suncatchers</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/valentines/vsuncatch.htm"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.crayola.com/activitybook/search.cfm?txt_search=valentine+and+bingo"><span style="font-weight: bold;">This is a super Valentine’s bingo game to print and play</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.crayola.com/activitybook/"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.preschoolprintables.com/filefolder/valentine/filefolderheart.shtml"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Print and assemble this Valentine patterns match up game – great for little ones</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.preschoolprintables.com/filefolder/"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/0JKyE7LTGG3qjTJtsJc-t*CBiefq1nXvgh0vWPZrJzAaJmyjU1BZHT9I9guA*GCfguhRDDBriG5nRttmN2Kq6e9f22Z5t4x3/HP_HeartIcon.png" style="height: 17px; width: 17px;" /> <span style="color: #000066; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.abcteach.com/valentine/valconcent.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Valentine concentration game to print, colour and play</span></a><a href="http://www.abcteach.com/valentine/valconcent.htm"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A project pack will be sent out a couple of weeks before class so that you can choose your own projects to do and share with the class. We will have a lot of fun celebrating a holiday together that is all about friendship and caring for one another. The only thing you will have to do yourself is make your own cookies or treats to eat while we have our class party that day!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">We will play games and read stories together and have all kinds of Valentine's Day fun with other friends who homeschool just like you! How fun is that?!! All ages who are interested are invited to join in on the fun (even moms and dads). Join me for the fun and let's see what we can learn that day about the meaning of friendship and caring.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">About the Teacher</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Loretta Rhodes is a homeschool mom of 4, ranging in age from 2-16. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Athens University, Athens, AL and has been teaching for 20 years, both public and private classes. Loretta writes and/or compiles most of her own curriculum. She loves teaching. Her classes are interactive, meaning that she loves to do Q&A discussions with the students, group work, and interesting projects. "I love to have the children get involved in learning, so that learning becomes an awesome experience for them." You can contact her at lessonsworthlearning@yahoo.com or her family email, rhodeslovejesus@dtccom.net with any questions. She would love to hear from you!</div><div style="text-align: left;">All Lessons Worth Learning classes are taught from a Christian worldview perspective.</div></div>Homeschool Toolbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436029096027855499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6122649421298351091.post-269647465325961152010-01-01T23:49:00.000-08:002010-01-27T09:26:11.649-08:004GB Digital MP3 Player Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5CJ-o35N_4s/S2Bs2NtvbOI/AAAAAAAAAEI/bYkWmLrlMcE/s1600-h/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5CJ-o35N_4s/S2Bs2NtvbOI/AAAAAAAAAEI/bYkWmLrlMcE/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Retail Value: $66.00</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Holds approximately 1,000 songs; 2,400 photos; or 12 hours of video </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Backlit LCD display with artist and track information</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Requires 1 AAA battery, not included</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Measures 2"L x 2-3/4"W</span></li>
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</div><h1 style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> This version is exclusive to the Discovery Channel Store.</span><br />
</h1><div style="text-align: left;">More than five years in the making, Planet Earth redefines blue-chip natural history filmmaking and continues the Discovery Channel mission to provide the highest quality programming in the world.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver narrates this 11-part series. You'll be amazed by never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time and unprecedented high-definition production techniques.<br />
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<li>Bonus disc featuring 'The Future' documentary – a three-part companion series revealing the vulnerability of the natural history of earth.</li>
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Happy Thanksgiving!Homeschool Toolbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436029096027855499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6122649421298351091.post-1765775565378563592009-11-04T09:10:00.000-08:002009-11-04T09:11:39.138-08:00Christmas music is back on the Homeschool Toolbar<img alt="" height="299" src="http://api.ning.com/files/VIPEE9nXTYDqsLYFuba*heZtdbb6*ZbxYsh7zM5X0YCTZ0UBk7SYbscOiwADjeKvC3L-D5tH74*OB3LBQ4dD-NqiBQxjyjKo/christmasmusic.jpg" width="450" /><br />
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Last years Christmas stations were such a great success, we have brought them back again. We have added 4 new stations to the Homeschoolbar Radio Player... Classic Christmas, Country Christmas, Top 40 Christmas and Instrumental Christmas.<br />
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We have added a little <span style="font-style: italic;">"Fun"</span> to the Homeschool Toolbar in the form of <span style="font-weight: bold;">games</span>. Look for the Games icon to locate many entertaining games for both young and old<span style="font-style: italic;">er</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Checkers</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Simon</span><br />
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</a>Homeschool Toolbarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07436029096027855499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6122649421298351091.post-13844781221488067842009-10-19T15:38:00.000-07:002009-10-24T16:46:36.085-07:00What moms are saying about the Homeschool Toolbar<em><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">"I am now using my Homeschoolbar and LOVE that I can add my own local radio station and listen to my favorite music every time I'm online. I also enjoy seeing all our homeschool mom blogs easily listed too. I have no need to try and find them in my favorites menu anymore, they're now right at my fingertips and easier to find. The RSS feed is amazing. I am finding that using the Homeschoolbar is the best source of keeping in touch with what's going on in the Homeschool Community. The tools option is very handy! I can add my notes and reminders right to my toolbar. This is so cool because I can jot down notes about articles I love and want to link to later in a blog post. The Web tool is also another spectacular feature! All my most frequented locations are all right there! Thank you Homeschoolbar for introducing us to this great new tool for Homeschool moms! I love that I get a notification when I get new e-mail and that I could add Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, and Notepad icons right to the tool bar. Your Homeschoolbar has made my surfing and internet work so much easier!"<br /><br /><b>Sisterlisa</b><br />Apples of Gold Ministries<br />Growing in Grace Magazine<br /><a href="http://growingingraceonline.com/">http://growingingraceonline.com</a><br /><br /></span></em><div style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-weight: bold;">_______________________________________</em><br /><em></em></div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />"I downloaded the Homeschoolbar from the home page of THL, and I just love it! It has so many great features like the Google Tool Bar, for example, but it is Homeschool Mom specific. Such as Homeschool News, Educational websites, Online library, tons of HS blogs, plus your own to do list, notes, calculator and my favorite feature; and email notifier! I love it."</span> </em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><em>"I downloaded this and have really loved it! Built into it are many great features that I am enjoying. There are homeschool blogs, fun sites for the kids and RSS feed already set up & ready to go. My email accounts are there and I can personalize & add whatever else I need in it."</em><br /><br /></span> <p><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>What an awesome tool! I just downloaded this and can already see how it will be very useful for me. So much good stuff, right at my finger…..mouse tip. No spyware, malware or any other ‘wares’ or nasty critters; just pure helpful goodness."</em></span></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><em> <a href="http://traciscottage.com/2008/06/22/the-homeschool-toolbar/">Traci Knoppe</a></em></span></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-weight: bold;">_______________________________________</em><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >If you haven't downloaded the Homeschool Toolbar, check it out. I've had mine for a while now and love it. I'm listening to one of my favorite christian music stations as I type. The Homeschool Toolbar is awesome! It has links to some great homeschool curriculum sites, review sites, movies, radio stations, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, News, Daily Quotes, Homeschool Blogs, To Do list, Calculator, Google Search and more...all on your toolbar!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lovesschool.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Kysha</span></span></a><br /></div><em style="font-weight: bold;">_______________________________________</em><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"> <span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" ft="{"type":"name"}"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=596407629&ref=mf" onclick="'ft("></a></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;font-size:85%;" >I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely LOVE the homeschool toolbar. There is so many resources right at your fingertips. I also really enjoy the radio on the toolbar as well with KLOVE on it. Thanks for creating a awesome resource :)</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Shawna Bergeron </span></span></h3> </div><em style="font-weight: bold;">_______________________________________</em><br /></div><p><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><a href="http://traciscottage.com/2008/06/22/the-homeschool-toolbar/"><br /></a></em></span></b></p> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">"I just recently downloaded </span><a href="http://www.homeschoolbar.com/" style="font-style: italic;">The Homeschool Toolbar</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for my Firefox browser. I must say it is a welcome addition. I usually abhor toolbars. This one allows me to stay connected with other homeschoolers as well as gaining instant access to homeschool resources. I have been discovering other bloggers, products, and communities all with this one handly dandly little toolbar.</span>"<br /><br /><b><a href="http://taz.bulletproofsoul.info/"><span class="postedby" style="font-style: italic;">Taz's Mom</span></a></b></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-weight: bold;">_______________________________________<br /><br /></em></div><br /><br />I just began using the Homeschool Toolbar the other day, and I already love it ! Lots of useful things on it, besides just searches. Awesome !!!<br /><br />Rhonda Howard<br /><br /><br />_______________________________________<br /><br />Love the homeschool toolbar!! So much information and great sites!<br /><br />Janet Sedano<br /><br /><br />_______________________________________<br /><br /> The Homeschool Toolbar is a great resource for me. I love having the blogs I read and the homeschool news on the toolbar, available to me every time I log on the net.<br /><br />Jan Burt<br /><br /><br />_______________________________________<br /> My 9 yr old son really gets good use from Spelling City. I am enjoying all of the tool bar features!!!Patricia Staley _______________________________________<br /><br /><br /> This is great, I'm a new home schooler and it looks as if I will not have to comb the internet every time I need something.Michele King _______________________________________<br /><br /><br />At last a toolbar in which each tab is useful to me. I never thought I'd become a fan of a toolbar, but now I can say that I am. 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