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The Elements – Reviews of the book, cards and a calendar
The Elements; a Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe By Theodore Gray and Nick Mann Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc. 2009 Reviewed by Monica Walmsley The Elements is a well laid out, colourful, coffee-table-style book on … Continue reading
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How Do You Keep Your Children Safe Online?
Facebook for Homeschoolers? Over the Easter holiday break, our youngest daughter, (16 years old) finally joined Facebook. She had been resisting joining, partly because of all the negative press she had received from her dad and me about it. And she … Continue reading
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Book and Course Recommendation
This week I received a happy surprise in the form of an email from someone who is just completing the Grammar Lessons Made Easy course. I wrote back to Suzy and asked her if I could share her email, and … Continue reading
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10% Discount at The Book Depository
The Book Depository is offering a 10% discount off for the rest of May. Click on this link The Book Depository and then add ‘May 11′ (without the quotes) in the coupon box when you check out.
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Enjoying the last couple of weeks before Easter
Often, as we get into early April, the children start to get a bit tired, they have been working hard, they sense the change of season and they are looking forward to Easter. It’s great to have something new to … Continue reading
Old Blue Study Guide
A review by Silvia Cashia ‘Old Blue’ by Mary Taylor is an exquisite picture book with remarkable illustrations. The story, a true one, is fascinating. The study guide has nothing complicated for the mom to prepare extensively for only a … Continue reading
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