Cool Free February 2011 Planner

Ms. Ackert is offering another cool freebie! This planner has several pages & nice color illustrations. You can find it here: Christian Home School Hub File Downloads

Free Passport to the World Adventure & Activity Pages!

We love this site, and we can't wait to learn more about the world with this great new free adventure at the Christian HomeSchool Hub's Passport to the World Portal"
For 26 weeks we will be traveling to 26 destinations around the world, exploring and sharing as we go. Our itinerary will follow Craig Froman's newly published book, Passport to the World, which is a A to Z guided language tour. Each week  of our journey, 1 traveler will win a copy of Passport to the World compliments of Master Books. Don't forget to get your FREE Passport to the World Activity Pages! while you're there!


You can also check out the video about Passport to the World below:

Free The Elson Readers Primer + Teacher's Guide (PDF ebook)

"Classic early reader primer with loads of well illustrated stories, rhymes and poems for primary age beginning readers. This teacher's edition includes the complete student primer, plus a detailed lesson-by-lesson teaching guide that includes lessons for use before using the primer,"

Freebie of the Day:

Free Valentine Hearts Smartboard Activity - Laura Candler - TeachersPayTeachers.com

Valentine Hearts Smartboard Activity - Laura Candler - TeachersPayTeachers.com: "Candy math activities are always fun, but they should also tap into higher level thinking. This Valentine Hearts Investigation engages the class in collecting data from 10 boxes of colored valentine heart candies and making predictions about a new box. As they work, they apply statistical concepts such as range, mode, median, and mean. This activity comes with a Smartboard Notebook 10 file, but the Smartboard is not a requirement. In this zip file, you'll find teacher directions, student activity pages, a class data chart, and a pdf file showing a typical classroom's results."

Free Math Mania Weekly Math Review - SunnyDays - TeachersPayTeachers.com

"This is a great way to introduce, review and keep skills fresh in the mind of your students. You choose a number of the week and the students use that number to complete 12 essential skills with it each week. I like to use the number of days we have been in school or the date of a student's birthday or holiday."

Math Mania Weekly Math Review - SunnyDays - TeachersPayTeachers.com:

Valentines Day Smartboard Party Games Lesson Lessons - Smartboard Smarty - TeachersPayTeachers.com

Free and cute, this 8-Page Interactive Smartboard Lesson has a wheel of fortune, tic tac toe, hangman, connect four, and sudoku games. The students come to the board to click, drag, and write the correct answer. Made by Smartboard Smarty.

Valentines Day Smartboard Party Games Lesson Lessons - Smartboard Smarty - TeachersPayTeachers.com

Groundhog Day Making Words - D Conway - TeachersPayTeachers.com

Free Groundhog Day Making Words - D Conway - TeachersPayTeachers.com: "Celebrate Groundhog Day while building word skills with this 'Making Words' challenge. By manipulating the included letter tiles, students make as many words as they can out of the word, 'shadow.' Great for partner work or for use in a literacy center."

Free Valentine Card Collection Booklets great for parties - KindergartenWorks - TeachersPayTeachers.com

Valentine Card Collection Booklets great for parties - KindergartenWorks - TeachersPayTeachers.com: "Seller's Description
This Valentine Card Collection Booklet is a simple, great idea for any grade! Perhaps instead of throwing away all of those Valentine's Day cards that each of your students get once they get home....instead they can make a keepsake book of them!"

Energizer Hall of Fame 2011 > Submit a 2011 Nominee

Energizer Hall of Fame 2011 > Submit a 2011 Nominee: "Do you know someone who belongs in the
Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame?

We all know someone who's persevered and made a positive impact. It could be a friend who's overcome the odds and kept going when the chips were down. It could be a relative who stuck to their dreams when no one else thought they had a chance. Or just someone whose simple act created a positive change in his community. Just like the Energizer Bunny®, they never give up. That person could be your sister, your best friend, your son, daughter, or even you!
The deadline for submitting a nominee is February 4, 2011.
Now's the time to give them the recognition they deserve! Just fill out the for. The top 10 Finalists will each receive a $1,000 donation to a charity of the Finalist's choice and a flip camcorder to help in their campaign efforts to become the 2011 Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame Inductee. The Inductee is then chosen by an online public vote, receiving a $10,000 cash prize and a $5,000 donation to his or her favorite charity. Plus, he or she will be honored at a special awards ceremony hosted by Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame Honorary Inductee, Cal Ripken, Jr."

Free GJournalist Journey - The Eye of Odinames > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse

I used to be a journalist so this sounds like fun! Plus maybe it'll help spark interests in several geographical locations for homeschool.

Free Games > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse: "GameHouse provides a free game that you can download and play free forever. The game is only available for one day"

• Break the story of a lifetime in this adventurous Hidden Object search.
• Find answers to ancient symbols, murder, and a mysterious cult.
• Journey to the forgotten corners of the Earth in 25 fantastic locations.
• Take notes, pictures and solve puzzles with addicting mini-games.
• What is the mysterious Eye of Odin?

Halt an ancient cult that threatens the entire world in Journalist Journey - The Eye of Odin, a sensational search for answers!

Enjoying a cheery afternoon at a café, Cathy notices strange lights and ancient symbols suddenly illuminating the sky. As a reporter, she quickly jumps on what could be a story of a lifetime, but soon finds greater adventure and danger. What do these ancient symbols stand for and why is a creepy cult now following her?

Follow along with Cathy as she breaks an incredible story involving murder, kidnapping, and the mysterious Eye of Odin. Travel to 25 fantastic locations in the search for answers among hidden objects. Learn about the mysterious cult and their connection to the mythical Odin. Jot down notes, take pictures and solve puzzles with addicting mini-games. Can you find the necessary answers and stop the cult?

Critics state that "For gamers who enjoy straight-up, unadorned hidden object searches, there's a lot here to like." Discover for yourself when you try the free trial version or download the full-unlimited version of Journalist Journey - The Eye of Odin today!

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• 512MB RAM
• DirectX 7.0

Free Septimus Heap eBook!

Free Septimus Heap eBook!

For a limited time, you can download a free eBook edition of Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk featuring a sneak peek at Darke, book six in the bestselling Septimus Heap series. Hurry! Offer ends 2/1/2011.

Septimus Heap, Book One: Magyk Free with Bonus Material [Kindle Edition]

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Free Printable Valentine Cards — Tip Junkie Printables

"These free printable valentine cards are fresh and funky. They even include cards from boys, which can be hard to find. Vanessa also shows you how to turn them into a banner – so cute!" Free Printable Valentine Cards — Tip Junkie Printables:

http://printable.tipjunkie.com/four-free-printable-valentines-day-cards/

Free COURSE - Creative Writing Elective - Valentine's Day | Connect The Thoughts Homeschool Curriculum

COURSE - Creative Writing Elective - Valentine's Day | Connect The Thoughts Homeschool Curriculum: "This unique series offers courses that explain the history of a holiday, and then offers the student a creative outlet developed from our remarkable creative writing program. This Valentine's Day course offers two new, unique and fun additions to the program!"

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	$ 12.00 USD	FREE!

Free Go on amazing adventures is this unique Match 3 art-inspired quest. Battle fearless pirates, discoverGames > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse

Free Games > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse: "GameHouse provides a free game that you can download and play free forever. The game is only available for one day"

• Go on amazing adventures is this unique Match 3 art-inspired quest.
• Battle fearless pirates, discover treasures in lost canyons, and more.
• Play over 100 challenging levels filled with spectacular power-ups.
• Unlock over 300 achievements and listen to nearly 30 different musical tracks.
• Enjoy both Timed and Relaxed modes.

Discover incredible tales of adventure in Art Stories, a puzzling journey through wonderful art-inspired realms.

An unbelievable voyage with challenging levels, surprising rewards, and wonderful achievements awaits you. Battle fearless pirates on the high seas, feed ancient sea creatures, discover treasures in lost canyons, and much more. You have never experienced a Match 3 game quite like this.

Complete over 120 fantastic levels crafted in 5 beautiful art styles: Drawing, Knitting, Collage, Cardboard and Clay. Each has a unique look with over 300 achievements and 30 different musical tracks to enjoy. Create huge combos, use explosive power-ups, and rack up thousands of points. But that's not all because you also get to partake in exciting Boss battles that really test your skills! And whether it's playing in Timed or Relaxed mode, you still get a chance to feel the adventure.

Try the free trial version or download the full-unlimited version of Art Stories today!

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• Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• 800 MHz Pentium 3 or equivalent
• 512MB RAM
• DirectX 7.0

Early Bird Rate expires Feb. 9 For The ONLINE Schoolhouse Expo Homeschool conference

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Come recharge your heart at the Schoolhouse Expo

I "went" last year, and it's ss great! The freebies alone are fantastic!

On May 16-20, 2011, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine will bring you an ONLINE Schoolhouse Expo. Our theme is "Homeschooling with Heart" and we will give you tips, tricks, and tools to enhance all phases of your homeschooling journey--from the preschool and elementary years to high school, college, and beyond.

In addition to the privilege of attending approximately 20 live, hour-long sessions, the Schoolhouse Expointroduces two new fabulous tracks:

--> The High School track offers practical and informative sessions by speakers whose expertise lies in the area of higher education. Encourage your high school student to join us too--we have some great things in store! If you are currently teaching a middle school student, this track should prepare you to successfully homeschool through the high school years.

--> Our second unique session track is the Entrepreneur/Work at Home track. Are you interested in exploring family opportunities for home-based businesses or working at home? You'll be informed and inspired as you hear from individuals who have practical tips and success stories to share with you!

Enjoy an impressive lineup of 16 dynamic speakers: authors, teachers, business owners, and researchers, from the comfort of your own home -- sipping tea or coffee, while wearing your pajamas! You will receive a one-year membership to the Homeschool Legal Advantage and a free last will and testament, valued at $65; 21 downloadable gifts worth more than $300; MP3 files of all sessions; door prizes; access to a virtual vendor hall jam-packed with the market's most outstanding vendors; and a whole lot of fun!

RIGHT NOW, you can purchase your ticket to attend the live 2011 Schoolhouse Expo for an amazing price!

Purchase your ticket by February 9th to receive the early bird rate of only $19.50! You'll also receive the FREE gifts--

valued at over $300!

This special offer won't last long! The Early Bird Sale ends February 9 at 11:59 p.m. PST. We'd love to have everyone there, but space at the Schoolhouse Expo is limited. Tickets for the live conference are available on a first come, first served basis. Our May 2010 conference sold out within a few weeks. So make plans to pick up YOUR ticket during the Early Bird Sale! Get all the details here!

We want YOU to join us at the Schoolhouse Expo

May 16-20, 2011!

**Free Teacher trips to Pigeon Key marine science center**

Homeschool Groups and classroom teachers might be interested in the following invitation from Kelly McKinnon Executive Director of the
Pigeon Key Foundation

**Free Teacher trips to Pigeon Key marine science center**

The Pigeon Key foundation and marine science center operates from its own private 5 acre island in the Florida Keys. Pigeon Key offers all inclusive marine science based environmental education programs and would like to invite you to join us in this 2011 education season. Our education programs turn the island itself into the classroom. All programs are hands on and interactive with students and teachers’ immersed in the marine environment.

We offer programs such as:

Marine Habitats of the Florida Keys, Fish Identification, Invertebrate lab, shark dissection/lab, squid dissection/lab, Cassiopeia jellyfish stress lab, plankton study, Marine adaptations, conservation angling, conservation town meeting, Pigeon Key history and many others.

All programs include a reef snorkel trip to the third largest barrier reef in the world on the 40 foot “spirit” catamaran in a sanctuary protected area. We also offer mangrove Kayak tours, Scuba diving, looe key reef snorkels, trips to the turtle hospital, Dolphin research center, Key West excursions and many others.

This season we are offering all teachers trips for free when booking a student group of 10 or more. 3 day trips start at just $325.00 per person and include all on island programming, staffing, accommodations, meals, local transportation, and reef snorkel at sombrero reef.

Pigeon Key prides itself on personalized service and only hosts one group on island at a time. We will cater to your class/groups specialized marine subject matter when requested. Programs are offered for students ranging from 5^th grade - graduate school.

For more information please see our website at pigeonkey.net or contact executive director Kelly McKinnon at Pigeonkey@aol.com or (305) 509-0345.

We’ll see you on the island??

Free Chameleon Gems: PC Download

Free Games > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse: "GameHouse provides a free game that you can download and play free forever. The game is only available for one day"

• Unlimited Play
• Over 100 Challenging Levels
• Addictive Gameplay
• Stunning 3D Graphics
• Original Power-Ups

Explore an exotic landscape of puzzling fun in this thrilling action-puzzler. A stone chameleon is the only guardian of the tranquil world of Corax. Stop the advancing gems before they reach the end of the spiral path or the land will be plunged into chaos. Featuring more than 100 levels of original challenges, Chameleon Gems is a surprising and delightful diversion and a must for fans of fast-paced fun.

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• Windows Vista/Windows 2000/Windows XP
• 450 MHz Pentium 3 or equivalent
• 128MB RAM
• DirectX 8.0

Freebie Homeschool Veterans Declare You Can Stop Worrying (PDF ebook)

"See, I Told Me So! Homeschool Veterans Declare You Can Stop Worrying (PDF ebook)
edited by Tammy Cardwell

Twenty homeschool graduates and parents unite to present one of the most life-changing books the anxious homeschooler will ever read! While telling their own stories these veterans share about homeschooling in a wide variety of situations -- 'normal' homeschooling, homeschooling within the walls of the family business, homeschooling on a minimal budget,"

Freebie of the Day:

Happy Birthday in French!

Bonne Fete! 

It's my Mom's birthday today! Bonne Fete! Happy Birthday! In honor of this, I looked up the lyrics to the song we've sung to each other as a family since I was a baby. She's born and raised in Quebec, Canada, so in addition to the normal English "Happy Birthday" song, we've always sung the song below, even as we've lived in the United States for so many years now (I was born in Vermont, and my dad in California, so we have an eclectic living history, lol.)


I thought you all might be interested in this, so I thought I'd share it with you along with my Maman: Here it is Grandmaman! 


Ma chère amie,

c'est à ton tour /

De te laisser
parler d'amour. /

Ma chère amie,

c'est à ton tour

/ De te laisser
parler d'amour


which, translated, says,


"Folks of the land, 
it is your turn
 to let yourselves
 talk of love."



You can learn more about the song and its history on Wikipedia:..
"Gens du pays" has been called the unofficial national anthem of Quebec. Written by poet, songwriter, and avowed Quebec nationalist Gilles Vigneault (with music co-written by Gaston Rochon), it was first performed by Vigneault on June 24, 1975 during a concert on Montreal's Mount Royal at that year's Fête nationale du Québec ceremony http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gens_du_pays

Learn more about Wishing Someone a Happy Birthday in French here:

http://french.lovetoknow.com/Happy_Birthday_in_French

Seventeen: A Math-Builder Card Game | Activities | Education.com

Your child might know that two plus two equals four. But what does it take to get to seventeen? Try this card game to explore all the possibilities, build math fact skills, and have a great time while you’re at it.Seventeen: A Math-Builder Card Game | Activities | Education.com

FreeHotdog Hotshot Video Game

Free Games > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse: "GameHouse provides a free game that you can download and play free forever. The game is only available for one day"

• Test your grilling skills in this fast-paced Time Management game.
• Enter a reality competition to win the coveted Golden Hotdog.
• Put out pretzels, fry fries, and send out soda to complete the orders.
• Keep your madcap customers happy in 90 frantic levels.
• Purchase cart upgrades, win more than 20 trophies, and learn cool New York facts.

Join the wiener war in Hotdog Hotshot, an entertaining romp to master the art of sizzling sausages!

A live reality show is taking place on the streets of New York with a competition to win the coveted Golden Hotdog. As one of the contestants, turn up the heat in this madcap challenge where spoiled celebrities, tip-snatching thieves, forgetful customers, and other crazy customers test your grilling skills.

Serve up tasty treats to eliminate your competition and become the best at broiling bratwursts. Put out pretzels, fry fries, and send out soda to complete the orders and keep your customers happy in 90 frantic levels. The whole town is counting on you! With fun cart upgrades to purchase, more than 20 trophies to win, and cool New York facts to learn, this fast-paced flurry won't spoil your appetite.

Fast food doesn't get any faster. See for yourself when you try the free trial version or download the full-unlimited version of Hotdog Hotshot today!

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• Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows Vista
• 1 GHz Pentium 3 or equivalent
• 512MB RAM
• DirectX 9.0

Freebie Recipe for a Successful Christian Homeschool (MP3 Audio)

"Cherry Pie: Recipe for a Successful Christian Homeschool (MP3 Audio)

by Tammy Cardwell

In her excellent 'Cherry Pie: A Recipe for a Successful Christian Homeschool' workshop, Tammy shares valuable insights into what it takes to have a successful Christian homeschool. Great insights and stories from a veteran homeschool mom in this one hour AUDIO workshop!"

Freebie of the Day:

Free Secrets of Great Art: PC DownloadGames >

• 60 Challenging Levels of Picture Puzzle Fun
• Fantastic Renditions of Real Paintings
• Loads of Hidden Objects to Discover
• Challenging Spot-the-Difference Levels
• Engrossing Storyline

This game is a FANTASTIC extension and incentive/reward for homeschool or classroom studies about art history, art creation, etc.! Plus it's fun for art loves everywhere.

Here's how Gamehouse describes their totally free full version offered today only at link above (other days you can get it as a limited trial free.)

Solve a series of perplexing picture puzzles and unravel an engrossing mystery in Secrets of Great Art. What began as an innocent puzzle has quickly turned into a stunning mystery when our hero suddenly finds herself in a strange place with a severe case of amnesia. Search antique paintings for masterfully hidden objects, spot the differences between two seemingly identical pictures, and piece together a compelling story in 60 challenging levels. Featuring amazing renditions of classic paintings, intricate puzzles to solve, and new challenges each time you play, Secrets of Great Art is an enthralling experience for all ages. Play the Secrets of Great Art free trial, or the free Secrets of Great Art download version and discover the truth behind this surprising mystery today!

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• Windows 98/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows ME/Windows Vista
• 500 MHz Pentium 3 or equivalent
• 128MB RAM
• DirectX 7.0

Free Games > Download and Play Today! | GameHouse: "GameHouse provides a free game that you can download and play free forever. The game is only available for one day"