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Amanda Bennett's
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www.unitstudy.com. Amanda's Corner Happy New Year! I hope this finds you warm and resting up from a memorable holiday season. If you are like our family, you've shared plenty of laughter, good food and a few colds. 2007 was a year to remember, and I believe that 2008 holds some great adventures. I look forward to the start of a shiny new year, glancing through the calendar and noting all the birthdays and anniversaries to be celebrated, along with special days and holidays that add to the fabric of our family life. Last night, we were surprised by a snowfall here in the Appalachians, and it was beautiful. There is nothing like snow settling in the hills and hollows of these mountains. When the sun comes up, the snow and ice on the pines glitter like diamonds - what a way to begin the new year. I will never forget the first big snow that fell after we moved to the mountains. We woke up to a world absolutely covered with snow - creating a winter wonderland. We spent the day building snowmen and snowdogs, learning to make snow angels (we had just moved from Florida), finding out the difference between sledding on a sled and sliding on a cookie sheet, and so much more. Life lessons - painted in our memories and etched on our minds. Never forget to have fun and learn right along with the children. Sweet memories and new knowledge that everyone shares - some of the simple pleasures and treasures of homeschooling. For the moment, I am keeping busy with homeschooling, writing, and attending basketball games here, there and everywhere. One of our sons has discovered this new sport, and at 6'4" he thinks he likes it! :-) And in a month or so, baseball begins. So, I will be traveling to plenty of games for two sports this year, and consider myself blessed that he has this opportunity. I don't know about you, but all of our children were completely different in their interests as they grew older. It has not always been easy, but we have worked to help each one develop their unique gifts and talents - and we have learned so much in the process. From mock trial competitions to volunteer work at the local veterinarian, baseball to basketball, learning how to grow trees to tearing apart the engine of my van - will wonders never cease? I hope not - this is the stuff that dreams are made of! Blessings, P.S. Don't forget that Easter is early this year - March 23rd. If you are going to use the four-week Easter Unit Study, you can begin it on February 25th to complete it during Easter week. Homeschool Conference Midwest Homeschool Convention - This has to be one of my favorite conventions, and it will be held March 27 - 29, 2008. The coordinators work hard to present a well-organized and well-orchestrated convention, and they have done a great job. This year's agenda offers a unique mix of speakers, topics and vendors that will help you and your family with homeschooling in so many ways. Make plans for a few days of learning, fellowship and sharing. After a few months of winter, this should be a wonderful breath of fresh air, a place to ask questions and gather new ideas - much needed by the time March rolls around. Unit Study Specials From now through January
14, 2008 -
Unit Study Adventure Packs
American Adventures Pack
Interesting Reading
A New Voice - Tricia Goyer "Tricia Goyer is the author of seven novels, six non-fiction books, and one children’s book. Tricia was named Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference "Writer of the Year" in 2003. In 2005, her book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion. Also in 2005, her novel Night Song won ACFW's Book of the Year for Long Historical Romance. In 2006, her novel Dawn of a Thousand Nights also won Book of the Year for Long Historical. She’s written over 300 articles for national publications and hundreds of Bible Study notes for the Women of Faith Study Bible. Tricia lives in Montana with her husband and three kids where she homeschools, leads children’s church, and mentors teenage mothers."
The Homeschooler's Book of Lists *A note from Amanda - I had the pleasure of meeting Sonya Haskins in person at a recent book signing! She has put together an impressive amount of information in this book of lists, and it will save plenty of time for the whole family. I cannot begin to tell you how many World Almanacs, World Atlases and tons of other resources that this book will replace. Along with plenty of reference information, Sonya has taken the time to come up with lists that will specifically help homeschooling families. With the lists on the included CDROM, you can print the list that you need - perfect! Sonya has also written several titles in the series Images of America and Images of Sports, and one of those is Bristol Motor Speedway. She's a NASCAR fan!
For those of you with sports fanatics that are visual
learners, a great find!
Baseball Flowmotion Book
Soccer Flowmotion Book
Juggling Flowmotion Book
Every Time You Call Me Mommy - an Adoption Blessing
Doesn't She Look Natural? Just to Make You Smile As many of you know, I am working on writing projects that include both fiction and nonfiction titles. In the process of this new education, I have been studying book titles to see what the trends might be. For the fun of it, I thought I would share some of the titles that have caught my eye in 2007, and made me laugh out loud. I have read most of these books, and they are great books - just great books with unique titles! If You
Don't Die to Self, I May Have to Kill You Ten Minutes
from Normal (sounds like my address) But Lord, I
was Happy Shallow Who Put the
Skunk in the Trunk? Learning to Laugh When Life Stinks
Learning Links: January Holidays and Special Days January 2008 Printable Calendar Pages January Coloring Pages and Activities Happy New Year!
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"To every thing there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under heaven."
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