A Great Audio Resource for History, Philosophy, and the Founding Fathers

Here is another fabulous resource I recently came across:

http://www.ejunto.org/Listen/Default.aspx

It has free audios for history, philosophy, and the Founding Fathers. What a wonderful way to learn.

Enjoy!

Free Underground Railroad DVD from the History Channel

Just got this from the History Channel. Enjoy!

The Underground Railroad
FREE! Multimedia Classroom CD Rom
(All you pay is $4.95 for Shipping/Handling)

The long path from slavery to freedom was both symbolic and grippingly real – nowhere more so than along the Underground Railroad. Through historical documents, the compelling words of descendants and scholars as well as the rich music of the period, learn about the risk takers who put their lives on the line for freedom.

This comprehensive lesson is correlated to individual state and national curriculum standards and contains the following:

• Short video segments for each learning objective
• Printable primary sources, maps, and historical images
• Review questions, critical thinking assignments, and Internet-based activities
• Full-length HISTORY® documentary included as an added bonus

Order today to get your free copy — all you pay is $4.95 for Shipping/Handling. Item # 88244

Free Multiplication Lessons that Really Work

I'm on a lot of homeschool message boards and also get lots of email from educational websites and others providing tools for homeschool families.

I love to share the really great resources with others. That's why I created the website for Homeschool Resources Online.

This little gem just showed up in my inbox this morning.

Its a free 26 lesson video course that teaches the multiplication table. Its called The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication.

Here's what one reviewer had to say:

“The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication represents the most significant breakthrough in the history of elementary mathematics education!”                                                              Russel M. Sutton, Division Chief
                                                              Bureau of Teacher Preparation and Certification
                                                              Pennsylvania Department of Education, Retired


Here's the link: 
http://www.deanvaughn.com/multiplication/multiplication.html 

Enjoy,
Takara

Bestselling author of Peering Through the Veil: The Step by Step Guide to Meditation and Inner Peace, webmaster of homeschool resources online, and homeschool mom

 
 

I'm a Bestselling Author

This is definitely off-topic, but I just had to share.

I can't tell you how it sounds to me to say, "I'm a bestselling author."

I've been writing for what seems like forever and have sold eBooks online for over 10 years. But until a few weeks ago, I had no books in print.

That all changed with Peering Through the Veil: The Step by Step Guide to Meditation and Inner Peace. The book launched on August 24th and by the 25th had become a bestseller on Amazon in it's category.

If you are feeling stressed, have high blood pressure, get really angry or upset about things, or would love greater clarity or ability to stay mentally focused then meditation is definitely your answer.

Visit my website and get several free gifts when you order the book: http://launch.peeringthroughtheveil.com

Have a fabulous day,
Takara

Free History Kit from Union Pacific Railroad

Visit this link to get a free history kit from Union Pacific Railroad:
http://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/community/2012/0814_teach_kit.shtml 

Just fill out the form and it will be mailed to you.

Enjoy!
Takara
Bestselling author of Peering Through the Veil: The Step by Step Guide to Meditation and Inner Peace and a homeschool mom
http://www.homeschoolsantafe.com

How to Know if Your Child Needs a Different Type of Education

I was tooling around the internet - something I do on a regular basis - and came across this website and article about the Ten Signs You Need a Different Kind of Education for Your Child.

I liked what the article had to say. And I also enjoyed the website and the idea behind it. Most homeschool parents realize that traditional education models in the United States are not really what is best for their child(ren). Yet often, once they are homeschooling, people often question their motives, sometimes to the point of being rude.

This article reminds you about why you have chosen to homeschool. It is also a great article for anyone considering homeschooling or putting their child in a different learning environment.

http://www.educationrevolution.org/blog/ten-signs-you-need-something-new/

Enjoy,
Takara  

The Homeschooler's Guide to Getting Into College

If you are like most homeschool parents, you probably sometimes worry about how to best prepare your son or daughter for college. You may also have concerns about how difficult it might be for your homeschooled child to get into the University of their choice.

This article is an excellent resource to help you prepare and apply. It also contains many links for additional information.  I'm sure you will find it very helpful:
http://www.onlinecollege.org/2012/06/11/the-homeschoolers-guide-to-getting-into-college/

Enjoy,
Takara