Back to School Monday - borrowed info

What an weekend!  For a bunch of self proclaimed homebodies we spend quite a bit of time out and about this weekend.  It has been increasingly important to us that we get out to see our friends and family, even if only to stop for a 15 minute visit.  There is always work to do, there is always laundry and a sink of dishes.  There are always floors to sweep and papers to go through.  If we wait until we have time for these imoprtant people in our lives, then we will miss out of some of the greatest joys of this life.  Yes, all of these tasks were waiting for me when I got home, but with a renewed spirt my load didn't seem quite as heavy.
This brings me to the actual point.  Because of our increased activity this weekend, I am borrowing the listing from the Homeschool Freebie site this morning.  They look to be very interesting.  I am especially excited about today's freebie.  We are already almost a week into Lent.  It offers some wonderful ways of teaching our children about this season as wel as some fun activities. 

Well, here we are again with another great lineup of exceptional and unique homeschool and family resources for you.  Hopefully you'll find something here that will inform, delight, and even surprise you this week, which will soon become a welcome visitor in your household!


(Psstt: If so, PLEASE spread the word and tell your homeschooling friends about our site this week. This will help us continue to bring these resources to you!)


Here's the rundown:

Monday, February 22: LENTEN TREE & ACTIVITIES BOOK (PDF ebook) by Miiko Gibson


Lent, which began last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) is the 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter.
For many families, Easter just happens. Don't let that occur this year. Have a meaningful Lent by doing a special activity each day of Lent. Then fill in the fruit on the Lenten Tree Chart and countdown to Easter.

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Tuesday, February 23rd:  MY PLANT (PDF ebook)


A simple nature-study project, written for younger students, about growing a plant from seed and keeping a four week observation diary of its growth. Gently written, with an example "plant diary" kept by an 8 year old boy over 100 years ago. This is a great activity to start now in anticipation of the coming springtime growing season.

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Wednesday, February 24:  GRAMMAR LAND (PDF ebook)
Back by popular demand!


"What is Grammar Land? Where is Grammar Land?  Have you ever been to Grammar Land? Wait a minute and you shall hear..." In this classic read aloud book, published way back in 1878, author Nesbitt creates an amazing fantasy land not unlike "Alice In Wonderland", where the citizens are the nine parts of speech (Mr. Proper Noun, Dr. Verb, Little Article, etc.) and all are governed by the stern but wise old Judge Grammar.  It's a fun, fascinating way to learn some of the basic grammar rules all the while carried along by the very memorable characters and a wild adventure to boot. Highly recommended!


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Thursday, February 25:  THE STORY OF WILLIAM TELL (PDF ebook)


Classic retelling of the amazing true story (or is it a legend?) of the national hero of Switzerland - mountaineer, shepherd and bowman, William Tell. Read the story of how Tell was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head by the cruel governor Gessler, and how Tell became instrumental in leading the Swiss people to freedom.


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Friday, February 26:  PETER WHEAT! (PDF comic book)
Get ready for some delightful cartoon adventures as we introduce PETER WHEAT and the folk of the wheat field, drawn by the inimitable Walt Kelly (creator of "Pogo").
> > Yes, yes, I can hear it now: Many of you are thinking "yuck.  That's not for us." Well, we know this doesn't sound all that great right now to most of you, but all I can tell you is... TRUST US ON THIS ONE.
Give it a chance - your kids will absolutely love these stories,  we guarantee it! Great read alouds or reading practice too!
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You can find each of these resources on their respective days at:
http://www.homeschoolfreebieoftheday.com
NOTE: If you ever have any trouble accessing the site with that link, try
http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com


...it works too!