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Month: November 2009

November 24, 2009
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Wright On Time: Arizona Tour

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Wright on Time: Arizona by Lisa M. Cottrell-Bentley “Explore a desert cave with the Wright family as they begin their 50 state RV roadschool tour of the USA. What will Aidan and Nadia discover? Bats? Minerals? A mysterious device? This is where the fun begins!” Wright on Time: Arizona is the first in this series (to be written) of books about the Wright family and their adventures. The Wright family has decided to explore America by traveling across it in their rv. Homeschooling is a natural choice for this nomadic family. In book one, we join the Wright family as…

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November 23, 2009
Heather L
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Hungry, Hungry — Thanksgiving Memories

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As I was looking for some Thanksgiving activities, I came across a song that we use to sing at our Thanksgiving feast in elementary school.  It put a huge smile on my face and fond memories came flooding back in a flash. Every year, my mom would make sure we had our home sewn Pilgrim or Indian costume for the feast.  We would parade around in our costumes before entering the “banquet hall”.  Before we were allowed to eat, we would sing the following song: Hungry, hungry I am hungry Table, table here I come I could eat a goose-moose…

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November 23, 2009
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The Quest for Thunder Mountain Tour

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The Quest for Thunder Mountain by Ed Dunlop “A dangerous quest to a mysterious mountain—but how will it end?…When Gavin’s career comes to an abrupt end, the talented young minstrel learns that King Emmanuel has plans for him—plans that promise life and purpose. But Gavin must make a difficult journey to a mysterious mountain. The young minstrel eagerly starts on his quest with three companions, but the travelers are warned that Thunder Mountain is a place of terror and treachery. Will Gavin and his friends find Emmanuel’s will on the mountain, or are they walking into a trap?” The Quest…

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November 23, 2009
Heather L
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All About Spelling Levels 4 and 5 Review

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All About Spelling is a logical, sequential, multisensory spelling program. The lessons involve sight, sound, and touch.  Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson.  The program is mastery-based, not grade-level based, so when students master a specific concept, they move on.  It also has continual review. We had previously purchased and used levels 1-3 of All About Spelling.  Munchkin really liked the program, and it helped build her confidence with spelling.  We were thrilled to learn that we would have the opportunity to review levels 4 and 5 of the program. When you first receive your spelling program, you will…

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November 22, 2009
Heather L
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Thanksgiving Medley

Posted in Christian Life, and Holidays

Thanksgiving Medley We gather togetherto ask the Lord’s blessing;He chastens and hastensHis will to make known; The wicked oppressingnow cease from distressing,Sing praises to His name;He forgets not His own. Beside us to guide us,Our God with us joining,Ordaining, maintainingHis kingdom devine; So from the beginningThe fight we were winning;Thou, Lord, wast at our side;All glory be Thine! For the beauty of the earth,For the glory of the skies,For the Love which from our birthOver and around us lies,Lord of all, to Thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise. Come, ye thankful people come,Raise the song of harvest home!All…

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