Mighty Book Jr

Mighty Jr has been changed to: http://eztales.com/

Over 900 animated storybooks with quizzes, etc. free to homeschoolers through December 2011.

Click "subscribe now" at the top, and use coupon code "learntoread".

I just subscribed but I like what I see so far.... :) Got to love the free resources.

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Progessive Phonics

Progressive Phonics

Progressive Phonics is an all-in-one reading program that is easy, fun, and totally FREE---that's right, totally and completely free!

And with Progressive Phonics, ANYONE can teach a child to read and write in just a few minutes a day, which makes it ideal for parents, teachers, tutors, volunteers and home-schoolers.

No experience necessary. Just pick a book and start reading it with your child/students.

Matching handwriting worksheets and activity sheets for each book -- when children write what they learn, they learn it better.

Also teaches the essential sight-words (phonics rule-breakers) that most phonics programs fail to teach.

Instant access -- download and use today. (Free registration required, but there are sample books you can look at before registering.)

Our books can be read on-screen or printed on your color printer. Each book takes 4--8 minutes to print and uses as little ink and paper as possible.

But don't judge a book by it's home page. Read one of our books with a child and see for yourself.

I have just signed up to start using this program... and so far I am loving it!!!!

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Valentine's Day Planning on a Budget

Doing some planning to do Valentine's day on a very strict budget! This is going to take some planning and preparing to get this done. I always do goodie bags for the kids on Valentine's and I will be doing them for all my kids.

Oh my lands.... I just found the cutest thing ever... and beings I have a few sewers in this house it will be very easy to do....Seriously check the link out below .... so adorable!!!! Since I have ALL the supplies at home it would just take my time... so it would definitely be in my budget!

Unraveling a letter

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Funnix Reading Program... free download

Just a heads up that this is free to download for all of January.

Funnix

During January 2011
FREE Funnix Reading Program
Yes, FREE!!!

Computer requirements: You will need at least 2 GB of free space available on your computer. PC users: XP, Vista, Windows 7. MAC users: 10.4 or above. You will need a high speed internet, either cable or DSL. Dial-up is not recommended.

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Themes for this month... WINTER

I am putting together some things for a Winter theme and I thought I would share it all with you.

Finger plays

5 Little Snowmen

5 little snowmen sitting on the ground, (pat hands on floor)

the first one said; "oh my aren't we round." (make circle with arms)

The second one said; "there are snowflakes in the air." (wiggle fingers above head)

The third one said; "but we don't care." (shrug shoulders)

The fourth one said; "lets run and run and run. (pat hands quickly on the floor)

The fifth one said; "I'm ready for some fun." (smile)

Whew went the wind (blow) and out came the sun (make circle with arms over head)

and the five little snowman knew their fun was done.( pretend your melting)

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Change of Plans - Movie

I love family movies. Ones that warm my heart.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) will premiere their latest made-for-TV family movie, "Change of Plans," starring Brooke White, Joe Flanigan and Phylicia Rashad on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 8/7c on FOX.

"Change of Plans" demonstrates how our lives can be turned upside down with a single phone call. When Sally Danville (Brooke White, "American Idol") finds out that her best friend from college died in a tragic accident while serving in the Peace Corps, Sally also learns that she has been named the legal guardian of her friend's four children - three of whom were adopted from third-world countries. Now Sally and her husband, Jason (Joe Flanigan, "Stargate: Atlantis"), must quickly learn to parent this instant family and help the kids deal with culture clashes and life in America. The story is both humorous and heartwarming, revealing how fulfilling life can be when you look beyond your own plans and invest in the lives of others.

This is a movie the whole family can watch. Sounds like a good time to pop some popcorn and enjoy a great movie.

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Menu Planning Monday ~ Monday, January, 3, 2011

I have a ton of turkey to use up.... thanks to that 35lb turkey on Christmas we cooked. So time to use up some of the leftovers and make some space in my freezer. Check out the other menu plans on orgjunkie.com to see what everyone else is making this week.

Monday Jan. 3– Garden Vegetable Soup, HM bread

Tuesday Jan. 4– Turkey Spaghetti, Garden Salad
Wednesday Jan. 5- Cheese & Rice Casserole, Steamed Broccoli & Carrots
Thursday Jan. 6 – Pork Chops, Potato Wedges, Veggies
Friday Jan 7 - Rosemary Turkey Pizza, Spinach Salad
Saturday Jan. 8– Souvlaki, Rice, stir fry veggies
Sunday Jan 9 – Turkey Tortilla Soup, Veggie Sticks Pin It

A New Year

It is a new year!!!!

Most of all I am blessed to have another year to make a difference in this world. I love to serve others and do things to make people smile.

I would like to save more than $4000 using coupons and rebates this year. I did very well last year but our income is so limited I must tighten things up by putting more effort into every thing I do so that it makes a difference in my house. I love being home for my family and I also run a home daycare so I get to play with children all day long.

I am looking forward to many changes in 2011 .... I will be posting personal goals I want to attain for 2011 to help hold myself accountable.

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