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Review: Typecrush Word Game

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About Typecrush: Typecrush is a word game that can be as simple or complicated as you want to make it. Really, there is only one rule: whoever solves the word first gets to pick the next word to be solved. It’s geared towards ages 7 and up, but younger kids could play with help or in a team situation. If you’ve every played hangman, you’ll understand the basic premise behind this game. One person picks a word (as simple or hard as they wish). They find the letters needed to make the word and flip over the color-coded circles, so…

The Master’s Quilt by Michael Webb

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The Master’s Quilt Book Description: The life of Deucalion Quinctus, Commander of the Garrison under Pontius Pilate, is changed forever by the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, by his sudden love for the beautiful outcast, Esther, and by a bundle of parchments given to him by a mysterious stranger. Events surrounding the Christos trigger an avalanche which threatens empires–the relentless guilt of Pilate, the frightening ambition of Herod, the uncertain future of Caiaphas, the violent madness of Saul of Tarsus, and the guiding hand of the Watcher, Uriel. Yet, over it all the tenacious love of God…

Review: Clothed with Thunder by Vicki Watson

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Clothed With Thunder Book Description: After sitting through a 4-H demonstration on the evolution of the horse, Rosie and Carrie are determined to present the arguments for creation at the club’s next meeting. The demonstration proves harder to put together than they imagined as everyone offers the girls their opinions. The lessons Rosie learns about creation extend into her life in surprising ways as she faces an old adversary, Billy King, who cheated her out of her first trophy with her pony, Scamper. The Sonrise Stable series is the heartwarming, continuing story of an extended homeschooling family as they live,…

Review: Children’s Atlas of God’s World

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About Children’s Atlas of God’s World: Discover the wonders of earth’s seven continents as you learn more about each featured country – the diverse cultures, holidays, natural wonders, and historic sites. Complete with maps detailing major cities and other geographical information, this full-color atlas is a book your whole family will love. On every page you’ll discover incredible details of people and places from around the globe. From great civilizations to unique architecture, Children’s Atlas of God’s World is an educational tour and helpful reference tool. About the Author: Craig Froman is a curriculum writer, as well as assistant editor…

Review: Learning with Classical Historian

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The Classical Historian history curriculum moves past the basic who, what, why, when, and how questions of history. It doesn’t focus on just learning facts and dates for historical events, places, and people. Instead, it focuses on analytical, critical thinking skills – a Socratic Discussion of history. About The Classical Historian – Socratic Discussion in History Curriculum: The curriculum has several different components including dvd teaching (for both the teacher and the students), history texts, Take a Stand! Reading, discussion, and writing book, a 32-week lesson guide with answer key for Take a Stand!, and The Socratic Discussion in History book.…