Poking around Amazon, we found these deals on some super-neat toys that will help foster your child’s love of learning. Take a look!
Was $83.99 Now $31.99
EB Excalibur EI5851BL10 Einstein Science Build Your Own Radio Lab
Learn to build your very own FM radio in a fun and safe way. The Einstein DIY Science Kit comes with everything you need and has easy-to –follow illustrated lab-style instructions. All parts are made from non-toxic materials, and electronics experience is not required. The Einstein do-it-yourself Science Kit lets you learn from the ground up. |
Was $34.99 Now $18.73
LeapFrog Read & Write LeapPad®
Bring the magic of books to life with the world’s best reading and writing system. The Read & Write LeapPad® learning system is uniquely designed to make stories come to life right on the page through talking characters, engaging narration, music and playful sound effects. Choose from a library of wonderful interactive storybooks featuring your child’s most beloved characters. Children simply touch the books pages with the dual-function Magic Pencil to hear letter sounds and words read aloud, make characters come alive and play exciting learning activities. With LeapPad Plus Writing books, your child can also practice writing letters and words correctly, play games and even solve mathematics problems. The Read & Write LeapPad learning system works with ALL LeapPad books and cartridges, including LeapPad Plus Writing, Quantum LeapPad and LeapPad.
Was $29.18 Now $17.83
Grow A Frog
Grow a Frog Kit Experience aquaculture–grow your own frog from a tadpole to adulthood. This kit contains the aquarium, food, instructions and a coupon. Send the coupon off and receive your tadpole in the mail. Watch him grow into the cutest little frog. The translucent skin of the tadpole allows you to see the inner organs. Keep him with the goldfish, he’s harmless and never leaves the water. A gift that brings joy for years. Ages 4 years and above. Not for children under 3 years: small parts: choking hazard. Made in USA
Hooda Math
Hooda Math offers free math games, tutorials and worksheets. If that isn’t enough, middle and high school students can do math movie projects and submit them for publication. Check it out!
100 Best YouTube Videos for Teachers
SmartTeaching.org, a leading online resource for teachers has provided this list of the 100 Best YouTube Videos for Teachers. Videos are divided into subjects for easy reference.
Free Progressive Phonics Program
This website offers an easy all-in-one reading program that’s easy, fun and totally free. In just a few minutes a day, anyone can teach a child to read and write.
Free Spelling lists
All About Spelling offers free spelling lists and tips to help your student become a great speller.
Free Recorded Classes
From HomeschoolBlogger.com offers free recorded classes on a variety of subjects, from sewing to parenting tips. If you want to know about something, you will probably find a class about it here!
American Heritage Education Foundation
America’s Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty is a free K-12 teacher resource valued at $150. Request your free CD today.
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth strives to help parents and teachers teach math so the student really understand what’s going on. Take a tour or sign up for email to check out over 300 free worksheets.
Peterson Directed Handwriting
Teaching a student to hold a pencil properly can be quite difficult. Download PDF files to evaluate and assess, and then learn proper paper and pencil position.
There are a few really cool educational items on sale this week – at almost 50% off. Breathe some excitement into your homeschool!
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LeapFrog Read & Write LeapPad®
Bring the magic of books to life with this innovative reading and writing system. The Read & Write LeapPad Learning System is uniquely designed to make stories come to life right on the page through talking characters, engaging narration, music and playful sound effects. Choose from a library of wonderful interactive storybooks featuring your child’s most beloved characters. Children simply touch the book’s pages with the dual-function Magic Pencil to hear letter sounds and words read aloud, make characters come alive and play exciting learning activities. This system works will ALL of the Leap Pad books & cartridges!
Hooked on Spelling
When your child develops the necessary skills for proficient spelling, it naturally leads to more confident reading and writing. Spelling is a cornerstone for educational growth, and Hooked on Spelling will help your child master it!
Hooked on Spelling will help your child develop a solid foundation in spelling rules and patterns because it was designed with the knowledge of how kids learn best: by combining fun, computer-based lessons with workbook practice and real-world activities.
Science Optics Set
Build your own! Examine the world around you through a telescope, magnifying glass, and binoculars that you’ve built yourself. Set of 49 pieces. Includes real optical lenses.
And don’t forget you can save 30% off your entire Calvert School curriculum by using our exclusive coupon code: LESSONPATH
Have you seen any great deals on educational toys & products? We’d love to hear about them!
Amazon is currently running their 4-for-3 promotion! This means you can get 4 books for the price of 3, limited to select books, of course.
We found these four, adorable, Valentine’s-themed books:
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The Biggest Valentine Ever : When Mrs. Mousely asks her class to make valentines, Clayton and Desmond decide to make one together and give it to their teacher as a surprise. But things don’t go as planned. First Clayton puts too much glitter on the card. Then Desmond puts on too many hearts. Soon the friends are arguing and they rip the card in half. “I’m going to make my own valentine!” they both say and go home in a huff. But then Desmond and Clayton realize that by working together they can make the biggest, best valentine ever! Kids can use the colorful foil stickers to make their own valentines! |
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The Night Before Valentine’s Day Kids dream of candy hearts in another funny take-off on Clement C. Moore’s beloved poem. The next day at school is a day of parties and games-and a surprise visitor bearing a Valentine gift for the whole class! |
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Valentines Are For Saying I Love You (Reading Railroad)
Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks has been a perennial best seller since its publication in 2000! Now this sweet follow-up is sure to “hit the spot” for another holiday—the one on February 14th. Candy hearts, flowers, boxes of chocolate, sure! But most of all, Valentine’s Day is to say “I LOVE YOU,” loud and clear. In this sweet tale, a little girl makes a special valentine for everyone |
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The Best Thing About Valentines
Valentines, valentines, big ones and small–I love making valentines. I love it all!Ribbons, glitter, lace, and paste are all fun things to use when creating special Valentine’s Day cards. Young children will enjoy reading this sweet rhyming story, narrated by a young child who loves to make cards and give them to family, friends, and classmates. But the very best thing of all is getting your very own valentines on Valentine’s Day! |
Get all 4 books for only $12.97!!
Just add each of the books to your cart and the lowest priced book will be deducted from your balance on check out.
Snowmageddon! Icepocalypse! Bilzzard! Snow! Panic! Don’t. Leave. The. House!
But Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and how are you ever going to get to the craft store and the photo store and the post office and….
Tinyprints.com has the answer! There’s still time to create and order some super cute cards in time for Valentine’s Day. Whether you need cards for your child’s classroom, for family members, or if you need party invitations, Tinyprints.com has a variety of cards, both pre-designed and customizable with your own photos.
One of my favorite features is that they’ll mail them for you (for an additional fee). Or if you prefer, you can have your Valentines shipped directly to you so that you can customize them with your own treats or hand-deliver them for a personal touch.
Tinyprints has some great coupon codes right now that make their cards an even better deal than usual! So grab a cup of cocoa, stay inside where it’s warm, and create some Valentine’s for your Valentine.
Use one of these coupons codes and save even more!
- Regular Offer: 10% off Orders $49+. Code AFF1105
- New Customer Offer: 15% off $75+. Code: NEW1105
- Save the Dates: $15 off any Save the Date order of $75 or more. (Code: AFFSTD)
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by snapping up these freebies now!
Mini I Love You Cards
To celebrate Valentine’s Day in a different way, check out how the words “I love you” are said in 182 languages. These mini-cards could be the starting point of many more lessons and can be adapted for all ages and teaching styles.
Free Valentine’s History & Writing Lessons
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Currclick is offering this amazing history and writing elective. Your student will learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and the saints who are behind the observance. The writing lesson will introduce aspects of poetry and important poets writing about love. Next, the student will be led step-by-step to write two poems. To top off these great lessons, the site has set up an opportunity for students to publish their creative works.
Valentine’s Day Mini-Unit
From About.com Homeschooling, this free mini-unit has ideas for hosting a tea party and provides a brief history of the holiday. Test your Valentine’s Day knowledge with a quiz, make a craft, play online games and more!
Free Sample from Marble Slab Creamery
On Monday, February 14th, Marble Slab Creamery will be giving out free samples of their new Tiramisu Ice Cream from 3-6 pm. Visit the website to find a participating location near you.
We’ve received some great new coupon codes from our affiliate partners this week and couldn’t wait to share them with you!
Free 1 Year Subscription
MightyBookJr.com is offering a 1 year free subscription for homeschoolers through 12/31/11. This site encourages early childhood literacy for ages 2-13 through puzzles, games and quizzes.
Log into the home page at http://www.mightybookjr.com/, click on “Subscribe Now” and enter the coupon code: learntoread (lower case letters.)
Reading Activity Calendar
From Reading is Fundamental, this calendar, for ages 6-15, aids in promoting reading with book suggestions, writing prompts, and other fun activities. Check out all the cool stuff for February!
Learn to Type
FreeTypingGame.Net offers an easy way to learn how to type with a complete interactive typing tutor. Learning to type has never been easier!
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Scholastic.com has a whole page of Clifford the Big Red Dog stories, games and lessons for your early reader to enjoy. The stories are available in English and Spanish – might be a way to introduce Spanish to your little one.
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