A Few Short Cuts » Homeschool http://afewshortcuts.com Saving you Time and Money in the Kitchen and at The Store Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:30:28 +0000 en hourly 1 Freebie: Subway Fitness for Kids Kit (Educators/Homeschooler) http://afewshortcuts.com/2010/07/freebie-subway-fitness-kids-kit-educatorshomeschooler/ http://afewshortcuts.com/2010/07/freebie-subway-fitness-kids-kit-educatorshomeschooler/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:30:13 +0000 Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts http://afewshortcuts.com/?p=10172

Subway is offering a FREE Random Acts of Fitness for Kids kit for educators. If you fit the bill–be sure and snag your freebie…I hear these are packed with great stuff!

They have this open to Homeschoolers! I got one last year and it is pretty neat.  It comes with a great planner in it for the kids!

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Homeschool Share is offering a free printable Preschool Grocery Lapbook. Included is printable play money, coupons, food groups, sorting colors and shapes, songs and more.

You choose what you want to print and add to your lapbook.

What a great Frugal summer fun idea to put together for the kids! This will certainly keep them busy!

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There are a couple of really great programs to entice kids to read this summer! These are also great for Homeschoolers to keep them reading!

Borders is offering a free book to all kids under 12 that read 10 books this summer. Simply print out THIS form and fill it out with the books they read. Take it in to any Border’s store and your child can select a book for FREE from the list at the bottom of the form!

Barnes and Noble passport to summer reading program is next on  the list.

Simply keep track of the books your child reads in the passport and then take it to any Barnes & Noble store and get a FREE book from THIS list when they read 8 books!

What a great incentive to keep reading!

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Here is a great Homeschool Freebie!

Joy from FiveJs.com, homeschool mom of 3 and web designer is offering her ebook, Learn the States and Postal Abbreviations, for FREE right now.

This 29-page ebook includes everything you need to teach your children the states and postal abbreviations — lesson plans, worksheets, flashcards, printable maps, and more. Written to be used with children of any age, this ebook will equip your children with information much more useful than learning just the states and capitals.

Go download it here and poke around her site, too. She’s got all sorts of great things and wisdom to share!

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]]> http://afewshortcuts.com/2010/04/free-ebook-learn-states-postal-abbreviations/feed/ 0 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program: FREE Book http://afewshortcuts.com/2010/04/barnes-noble-summer-reading-program-free-book/ http://afewshortcuts.com/2010/04/barnes-noble-summer-reading-program-free-book/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:16:00 +0000 Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts http://afewshortcuts.com/?p=6109

Barnes & Noble has announced its 2010 Summer Reading Rewards program.  Children who read 8 books over the summer will be rewarded with a FREE book from Barnes & Noble!

You can download the form and find the rules HERE.

What a great program! Especially for Homeschoolers!

Thanks, Baby Good Buys!

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If you are a teacher or homeschooler, you can sign up for a free copy of a new DVD from the History Channel called AMERICA The Story of Us.  What a great educational tool! What kid doesn’t want to watch TV!

Thanks, Mom’s Fun Money!

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For you fellow homeschoolers here is a great resource!
Head over HERE for a free subscription to the Home School Enrichment Magazine (digital edition).  Your subscription to HSE Digital includes six email updates per year when each new issue is available and ready for viewing!

Subjects often covered:

  • How to get extra time — and improve your kids’ learning — all using the same easy method!
  • Tips for teaching multiple ages
  • Ways to improve your child’s study skills, and why you should
  • Why you don’t need to be “qualified” to homeschool well
  • How to homeschool joyfully
  • Raising kids who can stand on their convictions
  • Thoughts and advice on distance-learning
  • How to stimulate your toddler’s mind
  • Help your highschooler develop a resume
  • How to help your kids start a micro-business, and why it could be a great idea
  • How to instill the love of learning

Go HERE to register for yours!

Thanks for sharing this Couponers United!

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The Scholastic Store is offering an additional 15% off plus FREE shipping on a $25 order through December 13th–use code SSLCFS. They ususally have very reasonably priced books, plus they have a bargain section with items marked up to 75% off.

Go through ShopAtHome to receive an additional 12% cash back! That’s an additional $3 on a $25 order! Register for ShopAtHome and receive the 12% plus an additional $5 sign-up bonus!

Thanks Money Saving Madness

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