Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett

Celebrate Memorial Day!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:59:00 +0000

Get ready to celebrate Memorial Day with a Limited Time, One- Week Unit Study Adventure for grades K-12 - and it's just $4 from now through Memorial Day, May 28th! Memorial Day, a day when we take time to remember all of the people that have given their lives for American freedom. They...

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Hot Summer Days and a Ship-wrecked Family

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

When I was a child, one of my favorite movies was the original Swiss Family Robinson, produced by Disney. I loved the tree house and the story, the victory over the pirates using some very creative defense systems, and the lovely way that they were rescued “just in...

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Who Are Your Children's Heroes?

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:59:00 +0000

As a mom, I know just how easy it is to lose sight of some of the important joys of childhood as we get busy with homeschooling. All it took was one question to wake me up and send me scrambling: "Who are your children's heroes?" What a wake-up call! I got busy and went searching for real...

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American as Apple Pie!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:44:00 +0000

What could be more American than good 'ole Apple Pie? Here's a yummy recipe for an All-American favorite, with a crispy crunch topping for a twist. Ingredients: 1 Pie crust (store bought is okay, homemade if you want "authentic") 4-5 Apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 Cup Sugar 1...

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Memorial Day, Flags, and Patriots = Big Savings!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:07:00 +0000

Wonderful news! With the approach of Memorial Day and the beginning of summer, things are heating up with our Red, White, and Blue Sale! We've got all kinds of great studies on sale, and the savings grow even more if you purchase five (or more) titles! Time to get out the flag, find the homemade...

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Happy Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:14:00 +0000

To honor mothers and Mother's Day, we have a special ONE DAY ONLY savings code just for you! Use the code "MomSave" from now until midnight (MST) and you get Mother's Day Download N Go for just $3! (much less than what you would pay for a store bought card...) ...

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What's your Specialty?

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:18:00 +0000

Around our house, I am not known as a domestic goddess, and my “smoke detector cooking method” has made me infamous in many circles around the planet. I’m okay with that. However, some things I can cook very well, and the family favorite has to be my Mesquite Spaghetti, homemade from tomatoes grown...

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Let the Fun Learning Frenzy Begin!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:52:00 +0000

We know just how crazy the month of May can be for homeschooling families, so we decided to bring some zany fun into the end of the year equation with a BIG sale on our crazy food DNG titles (one-week, K - 4)! From pizza to bread, chocolate to popcorn, we've got some titles that will bring a...

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our One Day Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000

In honor of Cinco de Mayo - we have a special deal for you! Today only - Expedition Mexico Download N Go is just Cinco dollars! Better hurry, because it's "Hasta Luego" tomorrow... Mariachi bands often bring Mexico to mind, but what are they? Exciting dances can be...

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Are you taking care of MOM?

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:25:00 +0000

We hug them, love them, teach them, and share with them, wiping away tears, assuring them that monsters are not in the closet or under the bed, and even helping them through algebra. We are our children's caretakers, and we care for them so deeply and completely that we sometimes forget...

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Celebrating YOU, Mom and Dad!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:35:00 +0000

It's time to reflect back on the school year and a great time for us to THANK YOU for all you do as a parent - for caring so much, working so hard and loving without question! We want to express our gratitude for all that you do in two ways: 1. We will be praying for...

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Tea Time: For the Time of Your Life, and Theirs . . .

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When I was a child, my mom gave her children a priceless gift—her time. Back in those days, it was unheard of for a mom to take time in the afternoon to have tea and cookies with her children when they arrived home from school. Most moms were either at work or were too busy with other things, but...

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Take off on a Learning Adventure to the United Kingdom!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:31:00 +0000

With the Olympics 2012 opening in London in just a few months, and the international media coverage for the Olympics beginning soon, it's a wonderful time to give your children an introduction to the United Kingdom! Don't let your child miss out on the wonders of the people, vistas,...

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Fantastic Friday Goes to the UK!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

While you are getting ready for Olympics 2012, why not take a visit to the hosting country with our Passport Geography - United Kingdom? Our giveway this week - A Passport Geography - United Kingdom Combo Pack, will have you read to pack your bags! As part of the...

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Global Bowling, not Warming!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:54:00 +0000

As a homeschool mom, I always loved to have globes all over the house. One of the ways that I accomplished this was picking them up for a dollar or less as time went by, and we developed a very interesting set of globes! From those with textured terrain to those that showed political boundaries and...

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An Inside View of Olympics 2012

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0000

We have a special guest blogger to share what getting ready for the Olympics 2012 is like, from an insider's view... she's from the United Kingdom! "It’s 2012 and the Olympic year is finally upon us! I had hoped for a long, long time that my country (England) would get the opportunity...

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Light the Torch for the Next Generation!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0000

Today's the day--it is time to take advantage of an extraordinary unit study learning opportunity this year! The Olympics 2012 are going to be held soon in the United Kingdom, and preparations are well underway. The event sites are almost complete, the countdown clock is running, and the...

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Our Easter HOPE Celebration Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

One of the things that we can share with our children is the promise of peace from Jesus, no matter what is happening. Between His resurrection and ascension to Heaven, He repeatedly calmed the fears of the disciples with His reminders of peace when He appeared to them: On the evening of that...

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Time to get off the Bleachers!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

With the first warm weather comes the crack of the baseball bat and evenings spent at the baseball or soccer fields. I have also realized that there are seasons of interest in sports that vary for each child, just like their interests in so many other things. While they may love sports this...

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True Confessions!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

It's time for true confessions. I have been at it again – shopping for seeds! I can’t resist picking a few packets when I walk by those colorful displays and see all kinds of colorful flowers, vegetables and fruit, just waiting to be planted. From the local dollar stores to the grocery store and...

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Unit Studies - Help is on the Way!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Unit Studies. Need help getting started...Help is on the way! One of the most amazing discoveries that I made as a homeschooling mom was realizing that one of our children was an over-the-top auditory learner. He could remember ANYTHING that he heard, which can be good AND bad. J He...

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Week Four - Easter HOPE Co-op

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:26:00 +0000

Happy Easter - He is RISEN! What a glorious day! Best of all, last week was not the end of our Easter HOPE story, or of our Co-op. Join us this week as we continue the learning adventure. Our Learning Objectives for this final week: Investigate...

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Good Friday

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:31:00 +0000

We are preparing to enjoy a quiet and reflective weekend here with the family, and it is my prayer that you and your family enjoy this time together. While Good Friday is a time of sadness and so much more, we rejoice in the dawn of Resurrection Day! As we celebrate Good Friday and Easter,...

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Easter Morning Treats!

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:41:00 +0000

Are you looking for some Easter morning ideas for your family's celebration? Here are a few of my kid-friendly favorites, do you have one to add? Hot Cross Buns Make-Ahead Waffle and Pancake Batter Overnight French Toast Easy Waffle Sticks for Kids ...

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Easter Memory Makers

noreply@blogger.com (unit study) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Week Three of the Easter HOPE Co-op. We hope you have been enjoying this journey together as much as we have. Make sure to take time this special week to make some memories with your family! Reading Together - The Tale Of Three Trees By Angela Elwell Hunt...

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