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Good Finds
Last post 06-22-2008 11:50 PM by TizzyLizzy. 11 replies.
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05-10-2008 10:28 AM
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Brandy
  - Joined on 03-28-2007
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I have been visiting with Mom and taking advantage of some shopping opportunities. In a small consignment shop, I found a set of Magic Schoolbus books for $6. I have been considering using these for a primary science program so I bought them at less than I was pricing them at.
Have you found any good educational deals or freebies?
Your Dollar Stretching Assistant Community Moderator and Officially Recognized Stretchpert in Homeschooling
"For the sole true end of education is simply this: to teach men how to learn for themselves; and whatever instruction fails to do this is effort spent in vain."- Dorothy Sayers
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Mimi
  - Joined on 05-04-2008
- Indiana
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In the past I've found good deals at Half Price Books. Obviously the selection varies a lot since it depends on what other people bring in.
http://www.halfpricebooks.com/
I've also occasionally found nice educational computer programs at Big Lots.
"...for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil." Proverbs 15:15b-16 NLT
If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. --Martin Luther King, Jr.
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.--Winston Churchill
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Brandy
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 Mimi:I taught for a homeschool co-op for several years.
Your wisdom is appreciated and welcome here!
Your Dollar Stretching Assistant Community Moderator and Officially Recognized Stretchpert in Homeschooling
"For the sole true end of education is simply this: to teach men how to learn for themselves; and whatever instruction fails to do this is effort spent in vain."- Dorothy Sayers
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Mimi
- Joined on 05-04-2008
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Thank you Brandy!
I don't feel very wise, but if I think of anything that might be useful, I'll be sure to pass it on!
I admire all of you who are dedicated to teaching your kids. I have dear friends and family members who do it, and I know how much work that is! I've also always been very impressed with the homeschool kids that I've known!
"...for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil." Proverbs 15:15b-16 NLT
If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. --Martin Luther King, Jr.
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.--Winston Churchill
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HeyK
 - Joined on 05-22-2008
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Brandy, My child is a major Magic Schoolbus fan and my DH and I have learned tons from her! The Scholastic website has a Magic Schoolbus link with free lesson plans corresponding to some of the books. She also asked for a Magic Schoolbus science kit for Christmas-on the website and at a individually-owned Children's toy store locally (not free, but fun). You got a steal, getting these for $6! The cheapest we could find was $5.95 each, paperback, and most had to be ordered. We check out the books and videos and if one is a frequent favorite, add it to Birthday/Christmas list. Hope this helps. Sincerely, K
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Brandy
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K,
The books were a very good deal. Now I just have to put together some easy activities.
Your Dollar Stretching Assistant Community Moderator and Officially Recognized Stretchpert in Homeschooling
"For the sole true end of education is simply this: to teach men how to learn for themselves; and whatever instruction fails to do this is effort spent in vain."- Dorothy Sayers
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Mimi
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Since the school year is ending, it might be a good idea to call local schools and see if they are giving away/selling textbooks they're no longer using. They don't do it every year, but when they do, you can get really good resources for very little. My high school did that, and I got my biology book and a nice grammer book for $1 each.
"...for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil." Proverbs 15:15b-16 NLT
If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. --Martin Luther King, Jr.
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.--Winston Churchill
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