Free Science DVD from NASA

Sent in by Ruth H.

NASA willsend a free DVD called "JOURNEY TO THE STARS" to educators and
parents. You can also get activity sheets to go along with it.

Here is a web page that explains about it:
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/07jun_journeytothestars/

Go here to fill out the form to receive the DVD:
http://journeytothestars.org/

Beginner Recorder Class Starts this Fall

Does your child have an interest in playing a wind instrument but he or she is just too young to participate in a band program? Or would you like them to learn to read music but don't want to pay for private music lessons? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Home School Bands of Southern New Jersey (HSBSNJ) might be just what you're looking for. This fall HSBSNJ will be adding a beginning recorder ensemble to their established band program. Open to 8-10 year olds, this class will provide an introduction to basic music theory, ensemble playing, and general music education. This will be a great way for younger students to get their feet wet with an instrument without the expense of renting one. Classes will meet once weekly for 45 minute sessions. Students may also have an opportunity to participate in the HSBSNJ winter concert as well as some community outreach concerts. The class will be taught by Mrs Mandy Milne, a veteran music educator with a Master's Degree in Music Education and more than 20 years of experience teaching elementary though college music.

Cost: $90 per semester, approximately 13 lessons. Plus the minimal cost of the recorder, book, & music stand

Time: Monday afternoons 12:45-1:30

Location: Haddon Heights, NJ at St Mary's Episcopal Church on Route 30. Convenient to I-295.

Contact: Mandy Milne. mandymilne@comcast.net or 856-224-9353

Sent in by: Julie H.

Art Resource online

Submitted by S. Duggan

Ok, I will be honest this art site called Art For Homeschool http://www.artforhomeschool.com/ seems to be brand new but it looks like it has some interesting project ideas and help for those of us unsure about how to teach art. She is also selling a video set of art lessons that look like they might be interesting/helpful, especially if you feel art challanged or don't have a co-op near you that offers art instruction.


Like I said I don't know much about this site and it seems to be new. I learned about it on the blog of a homeschooler that I lurk on http://jimmiescollage.com/ because she often has links and ideas that appeal to me.

(though she makes it look so easy I sometimes feel intimidated but... that is an occupational hazard for us all and I just have to remind my self that how it looks on paper is probably not how it goes in life and that we are different people with different kids and different life circumstances but I can still learn from her and adapt it to me.)

History DVD opportunity

Sent in by Ruth H.

This
link was posted in a homeschoolers' list I belong to. The History
Channel is offering a FREE DVD called "America: The Story of Us" to
schools and home schools. Below is the link to a form to fill out
(they ask for principal's name and school name, but I just put Roger
as principal and "Hoover home school" as the school).

http://classroom.history.com/america-dvd/event/form


Also, here's the splash page for it with a sneak preview:


http://www.history.com/america-the-story-of-us-splash

Info. on My Father's World Curriculum

Sent in by Lesley S.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about the My Father's World curriculum? Thanks

Looking for Help in Science, Art and Bible

This was sent in by Sharon, a friend of the list

I'm looking for some help and suggestions. Due to my situation I am unable to attend homeschool fairs or hold curriculum in my hands to evaluate it for myself. I am asking if you could be eyes for me.

I have an 8yr. old boy/3rd. grade and a 6yr. old/1st. grade girl. My specific questions regard science, art and Bible teaching.

I am not sure what I want to do for science. We have sonlight grade 2 but just wondering what others use. Sometimes I find maybe we only have time for some nature observations, ect. hmmm maybe that is not all bad. thoughts?

I have Sister Wendy's Story of Painting. Good book, but was wondering how to use it. Suggestions? Also does anyone have other suggestions on how to teach both the skill of art as well as appreciation/history.

Finally, we are not attending a church with a strong Sunday school program. I need to teach my children Bible doctrine at home. Any suggestions? Also if you have any good titles to recommend for family devotions I would be happy for those also.

Thanks for taking the time to help me out. It is sincerely appreciated.

Various Reading Reward Programs

Here are a number of Reading Reward Programs

From L. Ryken:
1) Pizza Hut BookIt Incentive Program
http://bookitprogram.com/default.asp
http://bookitprogram.com/Enrollment/index.asp


From K. Moyer:
2)TD Bank Bonus $10 Summer Reading Program for Kids

TD Bank is offering a $10 banking bonus for kids who participate in the
TD Bank Summer Reading Program through September 30, 2009.

Kids just need to read 10 books this summer to get a $10 bonus from TD
Bank deposited into a new or existing Young Savers Account.

Here's How to Get the $10 TD Bank Summer Reading Program Bonus
1. Kids need to read 10 books over the summer before September 30, 2009.
2. Visit the TD Bank Summer Reading Program to print out the Summer
Reading Program Log Form.
3. Write down the names of the books that were read.
4. Take the form to your nearest TD Bank by September 30, 2009, to
receive the $10 banking bonus.


3) River Sharks Reading Program
Read 5 books and receive FREE ticket to the Riversharks Friday, May 7th game. There will be fireworks post-game and the students will be recognized on the field pre-game.
Grades pre-k to 12
Adults will need to purchase tickets 12.00 Purchase tickets after you recieve your childs tickets.
You can visit there Webpage at http://www.riversharks.com/schedule /index.cfm?month=5&year= 2010



4)Six Flags Six Hours Reading Club for 2010(over for 2010 but keep in mind for next year)

It's that time again! Time to start logging in any reading your child, grades K-6, do outside of school curriculum for the Six Flags Six Hour Reading Club! Register your children with an email to Living Water's Six Flags
Reading Club Coordinator, Ana Williams, at livingwaterhomeschool@comcast.net
(put "Six Flags Six Hour Reading" in the subject line please).

We will need:Your name;Your children's names;Their grade level;Your mailing address; Email address;Phone number

Here are the forms each family should print out:
http://sixflags.weeklyreader.com/downloads/Student_Reading_Log_En.pdf
http://sixflags.weeklyreader.com/downloads/Parent_Letter_En.pdf
http://sixflags.weeklyreader.com/downloads/Reading_Club_List.pdf
http://sixflags.weeklyreader.com/downloads/Reading_Club_Certificate.pdf
For those that don't know about Six Flags offer, children must read six hours beginning today, January 1st and ending February 15th. Six flags will give each child registered a free ticket to any Six Flags park, to be
used this summer, usually mid-June to early August. One teacher (parent) ticket per family too! Happy Reading!




From S.Duggan:

5) Both Barnes and Noble and Borders bookstores normally run summer reading programs where you pick up a form at the store, read a certain number of books and receive either a discount on certain purchases or a free book from a list of designated books.

6) Many public library's also have summer reading programs of various sorts, check with your children's librarian to see what they do.