Although I do not homeschool my ten-year-old daughter, I am always on the lookout for books and other resources to supplement what she is doing at school.  OverlapMaps.com eBook is just such a resource.  It is on sale right now for $4.99 at Educents (see the hyperlink in the former sentence.)  The regular price is $11.49, and this is the […]

In this day and age, more and more books are being accessed online, and the young people are leading the way.  I never thought I would enjoy e-books, but several years ago, I joined the e-book revolution, and I have never looked back.  I enjoy the fact that they don’t take up much space, and they can be read anywhere.  […]

  Learning Success Program – Help Your Children Overcome Learning DifficultiesHosted by The Stuff of Success Sponsored by Learning Success Blog The Learning Success program shows how to find the core problems and overcome them. Learning is made up of 16 basic core skills and learning difficulties are small weaknesses in a combination of two or three of these skills. […]

Ooka Island Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Sponsored by Ooka Island Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness Ooka Island is a fun Pre-K (starting as young as age 3) to 2nd Grade learn-to-read program for PC and Mac. It features a Home Edition, School Edition, and Homeschool Edition. It is a fun way for kids to learn phonics, phonemic awareness, […]

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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. So how often did you wish that you could read faster and with more comprehension?  I certainly know that thought crosses my mind quite regularly.  I am a book reviewer, and sometimes I really have to set everything aside and read very quickly.  That can be easier said that done.  […]

For as long as I can remember, I have loved words.  I was one of those people who carried a thesaurus around with me (although I used to mispronounce that word), and I was never happy with just a simple word.  I refused to use typical words to convey my emotions and feelings.  My English teachers realized it immediately, and […]

Before we know it, summer will be here.  Traditionally, older children go off to summer camp at least once in their lives.  I certainly did, and my daughter did last year for the first time.  We are already preparing for this summer.  And planning is key when it comes to summer camp.  There are many things to consider when checking […]

It has been quite some time since I have been in college, but since I am a teacher, I have never really left the educational world.  I know that life is busy in college for students and teachers alike, and being organized is a compulsory skill that both the educator and learner must have to be successful.  Due dates, term […]

Super Teacher Worksheets Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness Sponsored by Super Teacher Worksheets Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness Super Teacher Worksheets features thousands of printable PDF files for grades K-5. Their collections include math worksheets, spelling lists, reading comprehension passages, educational board games, graphic organizers, handwriting practice pages, educational card games, flashcards, and manipulative teaching materials. For one low […]