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Lessons that included everything you needed, from a list of supplies for a simple craft, to a recommended book, a nursery rhyme, and even a game. Now imagine the lessons are based on cute “kid approved” weekly themes like these:

Do I have your attention yet? Now picture the smiles of delight on your children’s faces as they learn all about numbers, while they play finger plays, or as they laugh at the silly rhymes about animals, and how it seems like with almost no effort at all they begin to learn those important “3 Rs”; reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic.
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Our WORST Homeschool Mistakes (and how YOU can avoid them!) (Easy Homeschooling)We recently surveyed over 800 homeschooling families about what has worked well and not-so-well for them in their homeschooling activities. We got some remarkable answers from this survey. One of the most intriguing questions we asked was this: “What was your worst mistake in homeschooling your children... and if you could do it over again, what would you change about how you have homeschooled in the past?” We got some great responses to this question, with some tips and suggestions that are well worth considering by both newbie and veteran homeschoolers alike. This ebook is an edited collection of the best of these.

Now, as you go through this, here is a caveat for you: There obviously isn’t an ultimate “right way” to homeschool that fits everyone, and we’re not saying there is. Tthis is reflected in the responses you will find in this collection — in fact, some of the thoughts expressed here are directly contradicted by other moms. However, a few very definite patterns quickly emerge as you read through these. So our suggestion to you is this: Do any of these speak to you in your situation? Are there some hard-learned truths here that you can learn from? Can you apply some of these lessons to your own homeschooling? Glean and learn, friends… there are some true golden nuggets just for you here, if you are willing to find them!

Alex Ready, Set, School Activity Box, Alex Little Hands SeriesKindergarten, here we come! This jumbo box of preschool learning activities helps kids develop the essential skills they'll need for school. And because the activities are so much fun, future students look forward to learning. Kindergarten readiness pack includes dry erase workbooks, preschool worksheets, stencils, crayons, stickers, and more. Helps preschoolers master the alphabet, numbers and counting, colors, shapes...there's even a shoe-shaped lacing board so kids can learn to tie their shoes! With helpful, step-by-step instructions for parents. For ages 3 and up.

The Big Book of Sight Words: Vocabulary Words for PreschoolThe Big Book of Sight Words is a powerful tool that will help your preschool age child develop their vocabulary and communication skills. Children love gadgets and technology, and this ebook is viewable on Kindle, ipad/iphone, Android devices, and even desktop computers, using the free Kindle application from Amazon.

It was specifically designed to teach children the crucial “40 Sight Words” from the Dolch List of most common words found in children’s reading books.

Named after Dr. Edward Dolch, who had originally compiled the list of the 220 most common words, sight, or “service” words are words that cannot be phonetically “sounded out,” and therefore should be memorized.

Developing fluency in in these crucial words and nouns is essential to literacy, and will help your child become a stronger reader. Children should learn to recognize all of the 220 sight words and nouns by the end of first grade.

The Big Book of Sight Words will help them do just that.

Get this extremely effective book today for your “parental toolbox,” and help your child develop their “educational edge” for tomorrow.

Our Best Homeschool Activities EVER! (Easy Homeschooling)This collection is a true treasure hunt for both new and experienced homeschool parents! We asked over 400 homeschooling parents “What has been your all-time favorite homeschooling activity?” We received all sorts of wonderful ideas, suggestions and activities in response, and whittled them down into the concise, delightful ideabook you see here.

This is not a huge text, but the ideas included here could be priceless for you... “real life” experiences that other homeschooling parents wanted to share, to help YOU have the best homeschool experiences possible. Just dig in... you're sure to strike some ideas that are pure gold for YOUR homeschool!

The Night Before PreschoolIt's the night before preschool, and a little boy named Billy is so nervous he can't fall asleep. The friends he makes the next day at school give him a reason not to sleep the next night, either: he's too excited about going back! The book's simple rhyming text and sweet illustrations will soothe any child's fears about the first day of school.

With schools constantly cutting back on extracurricular activities and programs, it’s now up to parents to fill in the gap in their child’s education. However, the cost of music lessons, sports equipment and program fees can be substantial. This puts after school clubs out of reach for many families. Fortunately, there are more and more community groups starting after school programs to fill in this gap in the educational system. In this article, we’ll look at some activities after school that have little or no cost to parents.

Sports are popular activities after school, but the cost of membership fees, uniforms and equipment puts organized sports out of the reach of a lot of families. Smart shopping can save you a lot of money. Instead of enrolling your child in a league, check your local community center for martial arts, swimming or aerobics, as they offer programs at a much lower cost than leagues. You can also look into buying equipment off season or used equipment. The Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Play It Again Sports are gold mines of used sports equipment in good shape. You should also speak to coaches. They may be able to make suggestions for purchasing used uniforms and equipment.

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The Night Before Kindergarten'Twas the night before kindergarten,
and as they prepared,
kids were excited,
and a little bit scared.

It's the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all—saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.

Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide (American Academy of Pediatrics)Award-winning quick reference provides the latest information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this must-have guide provides content from the premier AAP source of information on infectious diseases, Red Book®; quick reference fact sheets on more than 50 common infectious diseases and symptoms that occur in children in group settings; easy-to-read explanations on how infectious diseases spread; strategies for limiting the spread of infection; when exclusion is and is not indicated; guidance about which situations require immediate help; immunization schedules; ready-to-use sample letters and forms for parents or referrals; important updates on influenza, diarrhea, and pinkeye; new, expanded section on outbreaks, epidemics, and other infectious disease emergencies; new prevention-oriented Quick Reference Sheets—”What Families Can Do to Reduce Illness from Infection in Child Care and Schools,” “What Education Program Staff Can Do to Reduce Illness from Infection in Child Care and Schools,” “Hand Hygiene,” and “Diaper Changing”; and new infectious disease Quick Reference Sheets—Boil/Abscess/Cellulitis; Dental Caries (Early Childhood Caries); Fever; MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus); Mouth Sores; Sty; Thrush (Candidiasis); Vomiting; and Yeast Diaper Rash (Candidiasis).

Welcome to KindergartenJoin Tim as he visits his future kindergarten classroom and learns what he will be doing during his first year of school. Explore the reading, math, and art centers. Sit at the desk where he will practice writing, counting, and telling time. The classroom may look a little too big at first, but after finding out about all the fun ahead, it doesn't seem too big at all. In fact, it's just the right size.

Kindergarten: Tattle-Tales, Tools, Tactics, Triumphs and Tasty Treats for Teachers and ParentsRemember the innocent but goofy things you did as a kindergartner? Reminisce about your early years as you learn how to help your precious child become ready for school and have a successful kindergarten year. Are you a kindergarten teacher who needs proven ideas and solutions for your classroom? This book is for parents and teachers of preschoolers and kindergartners. It will make you laugh and give you hundreds of ideas to help with behavior, reading, special education, science experiments, holiday celebrations, and recipes for Fun Fridays and for success. Chapter One: Teacher Tattle Tales Chapter Two: Celebrate the Holidays-Celebrate Life Chapter Three: A Smooth Move to School Chapter Four: Reading-the Greatest Gift of All Chapter Five: Science-Survival Specials Chapter Six: Discipline-Combat Duty or Common Sense Tactics? Chapter Seven: The Special Education Experience Chapter Eight: Silly Sanity Lists Chapter Nine: Recipes for Fun Fridays Chapter Ten: It's a Wonderful World, After All Susan Case is a retired Special Education and kindergarten teacher and the mother of a special needs daughter. She earned a Master of Science degree in Family and Child Development and has teaching certificates in Early Childhood, Special Education and Elementary Education.

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