More Summer Reading Program Options

Sent in by Kathy M.

1) Summer Bible Reading Program at Berean Christian Stores
http://www.berean.com/brlocations.asp#Anchor-Pennsylvania-3800

Pennsylvania
Lancaster Store
898 Plaza Blvd.
Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-3517
(800) 759-4447 Mon - Sat, 9am - 9pm
Sun, Closed
For More Store Information: Events, Maps & Contacts

New Holland Store
16 South Tower Road
New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-5258 Mon - Sat, 9am - 9pm
Sun, Closed
For More Store Information: Events, Maps & Contacts

Souderton Store
773 Route 113
Souderton, PA 18964 (215) 723-4397
(800) 926-5288 Mon - Fri, 10am - 9pm
Sat, 10am - 6pm
Sun, Closed


2) Chick-fil-a
Our Kid's Reading Challenge program works best for Elementary aged children. If a child reads #10 books he is awarded with a FREE Icedream coupon; #20 books a 4 ct. Nugget Kid's Meal coupon. I think ages 10 & under would enjoy this program.

note: while the program is available to all frahchise locations not all may be participating so check with your local store



3) Pizza Hut
Welcome to the BOOK IT! online ordering form. We're glad you have chosen to enroll your homeschool family. Please provide the following information to request FREE BOOK IT! materials for the 2010-11 BOOK IT! Program for grades K-6.
http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

Orders are taken on an individual homeschool family basis only. Homeschool group orders are no longer accepted. Each family must submit their own individual request.

Deadline: The 2010 enrollment deadline is June 30, however, we will continue to accept enrollment requests on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Planning on moving? Materials will not ship until September and will not forward, therefore, if you are planning on moving, please wait to enroll until you have your new address.

Click Here to Complete the Homeschool Enrollment Form
http://www.formspring.com/forms/bookitprogram-homeschool_enrollment_form1


4) TD Bank
Summer Reading Program at TD Bank
Looking for a way to make summer reading even more fun for your kids?

It’s easy! Here’s what they need to do:

Read 10 books this summer.

Open the Summer Reading Form from this website. http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/index.html

Fill in the form with the names of the books they've read.
Print the form. Take the form to your nearest TD Bank location to get $10! One $10 offer per reader.*
(P.S. As far as I know, there is no age limit.) :)


5) Barnes and Noble
Summer Reading Program at Barnes & Noble

Here's How It Works:
1. Kids read any eight books of their choosing.
2. Kids use the Passport to Summer Reading to document the places
visited in each book. A parent/guardian signs the Passport when it's
complete.
3. Kids bring their completed Passport to any B&N store between May 25
and September 7, 2010.
4. We'll give them a coupon for a FREE BOOK, to be chosen from a list of
exceptional paperback titles.
Limit of one (1) form per school-age child (grades 1-6). For more
information visit www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading.

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.