Lewis & Clark Study Guides & US State Unit coming soon!

This week in our homeschool we have begun a Lewis & Clark study. I have also decided to begin writing a United States state study with the main goal of memorizing the states and their capitals as well as key facts about each state. Both of these ventures are impromptu much like other parts of our history studies. Core subjects are always planned out ahead of time using prewritten curriculum but I tend to let my children and their interests dictate our history and social study topics. Once I get these study guides and lessons plans completed I will post them here on my blog for all to enjoy for free. Afterall, many hands make light work.

Inventors & Invention lesson plan resources

A few weeks ago my first grader approached me regarding learning about inventions and inventors. I had other lessons planned for the day but I decided this was a worthwhile deviation from our plans and together we sat down to see what cyberspace could teach us about the great inventors and their inventions. The resources I found online coupled with books from the library made for a great unit study that are still working on. I've had many other homeschool Moms ask me for the information I uncovered so I decided to just put it all together is a semi-coherent blog post.


Teacher Vision; this site has great printables and lesson plans for inventors and inventions. Please keep in mind though, it is a paid membership site but they do allow for 5 FREE views/downloads before requiring you to pay to access more resources. 5 free printables is better than nothing!!

Pro Teacher; this site is a compilation of lesson plan ideas submitted by public school teachers. Although many of the lesson plans call for large group activities I found that many can be adapted for the smaller homeschool environment. If nothing else, the lesson plans can give you ideas and jumping off points for activities in your own home.

Crayola Inventions; invention lesson plans and creative art activities. Most lesson plans give a spine of ideas, you can elaborate on them as you feel led.

Renaissance Connection; invention timeline complete with science, language arts, and much more.

Scholastic; a variety of invention and inventor lesson plans from Scholastic. Some plans include additional recommended resources.

About.com inventions; lots of lesson plans on building inventions, you may have to scroll past some advertisements.

Lesson Plans Page; I have linked a great invention research worksheet but there are more wonderful resources on this site for your pursing.

Invention ideas from CLN; a long list of invention and inventor websites. I have not verified that all the links on this page work. The ones I have checked out and used are packed full of great information.

Discovery Inventions and Inventors; great invention and inventors lesson plans from Discovery! At the bottom of the page lesson plans and ideas are further broken down by age group.

Library of Congress Science and Invention lesson plans; a wealth of amazing lesson plans, resources, and information on every possible invention or inventor that your budding scientist could ever want to know about.

The Homeschool Mom; a compiled list of invention and inventor websites. Again, I have not verified that all the links she shares are current and valid but the list is extensive and can be very helpful.

Smithsonian; in addition to great information about inventors and their inventions this site also has 4 games that your kids can play and learn about science/engineering at the same time. My 6 year old asks to play on this site all the time. He loves the game where he has to get a ball from a starting point to a certain ending point by using physics and engineering.

To complete our unit study I gathered a variety of information on all the major inventors and their inventions. My children and I put together an invention timeline which provided a springboard of curiosity and discovery. I also checked out a variety of books on inventors from our local library. I chose some that were simple picture books for my younger children and also found a nice sized stack of books for my 4th grade. My 1st grader also asked for a notebook so he could draw/sketch his inventions as they came to his creative mind. He is now on notebook #2 having filled up his first notebook in just a couple of weeks. I have encouraged him to label and elaborate on many of his inventions. Additionally, legos have become a great learning tool for this unit. When my son finishes sketching his invention he typically turns to his huge stash of legos to make a model of this creation. To encourage his vocabulary and group speaking abilities I often ask him to explain to our family what he has made, why it is important, and what improvements he thinks he can still make to his invention.

Bottom line of this unit study is to have fun! The possibilities for learning are endless.

Extensive list of free or discount baby items

While browsing a Mom chat board I came across this incredibly extensive and a tad bit repetitive list of free, discount, and coupon offer lists from a wide variety of companies. I suppose I am posting this as much for my reader's use as for my own so I know where to find this info in a few months when I have time to call these various companies. Also, I'd love to hear what you receive if you call these resources yourself. Many of the resources listed on the top are for Moms of multiples, but this list is extensive and there are plenty of discounted offers and free products for Moms of singletons as well.

*Free New Mothers Kit From Pfizer Call

1-800-223-0182-Say you are
interested in the New Mother's Kit and also let them know if you are having twins or triplets. They will ask how you heard of this offer, tell them a friend told you. You get Desitin, Pediacare, Purell, and other Pfizer products.

*Evenflo 1-800-233-Baby free gift pack for Multiples-full of bottles, nipples and toys

*Window Covering Safety Council free childproofing kit for window blinds, Call 1-800-506-4636

*Avent 1-800-54-AVENT free info and sample (wonderful samples for breastfeeding mother)

*Baby Mil or Baby soy 1-800-344-1358 - Free samples and coupons

*Balmex 1-866-844-2798 press 0 - free sample/coupons

*Carnation Good Start 1-800-242-5200 free club with checks free and dollars off formula if you have twins or more they will send you even more coupons for free formula.

*Del Monte 1-800-USA- BABY (coupons/samples)

*Earths Best 1-800-434-4246 press #1 for free coupons

*Free Evenflo Product Coupons, Booklets and Information, Call 1-800-356-2229

*First Years 1-800-533-6708 free toys for Multiples

*Gerber 1-800-443-7237 free coupons - be sure you tell them if you are having multiples

*Huggies 1-800-544-1847 samples and coupons (make sure you tell them if you are having twins/triplets)

*Johnson and Johnson 1-800-526-3967 coupons, and for multiples coupons for free items.

*Luvs 1-800-699-7916 coupons for Multiples

*Pedia Care 1-800-717-2824 $23.00 in cents off coupons and coupons for free items new mothers pack (some of their products are Desitin, Listerine, Pedia Care, Purell) Great pack

*Similac 1-800-Baby-Line Welcome addition club checks for formula and info

*Twins magazine 1-888-558-9467 they will send you a back issue to see if you like it.

*Nestle Infant Nutrition 1-800-222-0453www.verybestbaby.com They send coupons for 5 cans of carnation good start formula

*Playtex Products 1800-222-0453 Twins-bottle kit, liners and pacifiers. Triplets-2 bottle kits, liners and pacifiers. Quads-3 bottle kits, liners and pacifiers

*Evenflo Products Multiple Birth Program 1000 Evenflo
Drive Canton,
GA 30114 1-800-356-2229 Twins-starter kit, disposable liners and
coupons. Triplets-starter kits, liners, coupons and bibs Quads-starter kits, liners, coupons and bibs

*Scott Paper Co. - Call 1-800-TEL-SCOT to receive free Baby Fresh Wipes for multiples.

*Playtex Products 1800-222-0453 Twins-bottle kit, liners and pacifiers. Triplets-2 bottle kits, liners and pacifiers. Quads-3 bottle kits, liners and pacifiers

*Johnson & Johnson 1-800-526-3967 Twins-gift packet. Triplets-gift packet. Quads-gift packet

*Mead & Johnson 1-800-222-9123 www.enfamil.com You can receive a one time shipment of complimentary formula; one case for each baby.

*Proctor & Gamble Company Pampers Multiple Birth  Program 1-800-543- 0480 Preemie Pampers can be purchased by the case by calling 1-800-543-4932.

*Beechnut Food Corp 800-beechnut www.beechnut.com Twins-promotional packet and 2x the coupons. Triplets promotional packet and 3x the coupons. Quads-promotional packet and 4x the coupons.

*Bristol-Myers Multiple Birth Program 1800-422-2902 ask for coupons and samples.

*H.J. HeinzConsumer Services 1-800-872-2229 Send coupons for baby products

*Modial Industries 216-626-4490 Different gifts, some people get diaper genies

*Carnation 800-242-5200 Carnation does not have a multiple program, but you can call every week or so and get coupons. They do have an Special Delivery Club for expectant mothers:1-800-547-9400, Carnation sends booklets on pregnancy, nutrition, formula coupons, samples, order forms for upcoming programs and other pamphlets.

*Midas 800-621-0144 Midas dealers offer discounts on car sets. You can return the seats to Midas and get credit for
services at any Midas shop.

*Ross Laboratories (Similac)1-800-222-9546 Welcome Addition Club -Call to join the club and receive coupons. Talk to your peditritionfor local rep. Will usually give a case of formula per baby.

*Scott Paper Co.1-800-TEL-SCOTTwins-coupons for free Baby Fresh and Wash a-bye BabyTriplets-coupons for free Baby Fresh and Wash a-bye BabyQuads-coupons for free Baby Fresh and Wash a-bye Baby
*Ansa Bottle Co., 1-800-527-1096 Triplets or more only

*Little Me, 1-800-533-5437/1-301-729-4488 Triplets or more only;

*Mother's Little Miracle, 1-310-544-7125 Triplets or more only;

*One Step Ahead Catalog, 1-800-274-8440

*COUPON for a FREE any size Baby Magic Product 1-800-228-7408

American Academy of Pediatrics 1-800-433 9016 Parent Resource Guide

Babysitter Safety Booklet ask for booklet #12 1-800-843-5678

Beechnut's mailing list, coupons 1-800-523 6633

Booklets & Info for Moms-to-Be from the March of Dimes
1-888-663-4637

Breast pump and infant care catalog from US Medical
Corp. 1-800-408-7633

Breast feeding healing and soothing lotion
1-800-292-4794

Carnation Follow-Up Formula coupons and informative booklet (formula for babies eating solid foods), 1-800-242-5200 (ext.291)

Carnation The Very Best Magazine, can of formula coupons 1-800-242-5200

Cedar 1-800-GO CEDAR video for play sets, and catalog

Children's shoes catalog, 1-800-MY5-TOES

Diaper Genie for twins or more (call before 3 months old) 1-800-843-6430

Diaper Rash Ointment 1-800-587 3721 sample

Earth's Best (baby food) newsletter, coupons 1-800-442-4221

EvenFlo 1-800-356 BABY or 1-800-233 BABY coupons and information

Family Beginnings Club For expecting parents
1-800-BABY 123

Fisher Price 1-800-432 KIDS catalog and information

Flanders Buttocks Ointment samples for Diaper Rash.
Send two loose stamps and your address to: Flanders Marketing, P.O.
Box 5323, Aiken,
SC 29804

Folic Acid and It's Role in Preventing Birth Defects Booklet, good for before and during pregnancy. 1-888-232-6789

Gerber 1-800-4 GERBER prenatal pack, also for coupons later

Guide For a Strong and Healthy Baby ask for phd603
1-800-729-6686

Guide to Infant Play pamphlet from Sassy for 0-18 months. 1-616-243-0767

Heinz 1-800-872 2229 Baby Food coupons and Booklet

Heinz Baby Club For Canadians 1-800-565-2100

Home safety tips, 1-877-UL-4-SAFE

Information on Advantage Sound and motion Bassinets,
1-800-INFANT-A

Information on BeBe Sounds Prenatal Listening device.
1-800-430-0222

Information on ear infections and a booklet on you baby's language development and hearing 1-800-587-DAVS or visit www.KidEars.com

Information on homeopathic medicines for children,
1-800-624-9659

Information on why you should have your baby's umbilical cord blood saved,
1-800-400-3430

Introductory Subscription to American Baby Magazine for Expecting Parents (Will be billed after introduction offer.) 1-800-678 1208

Johnson & Johnson 1-800-526-3967 for New Parent's Pack of coupons and info

Kimberley-Clark (Huggies) 1-800-544-1847 press 1, 1, 1 automated mailing list also Proof-of-Purchase Catalog, and Huggies rebate forms: 1-800-990-4448

K-mart 1-800-533 0143 Birthday Club

Little Me: baby wear catalog 1-800-533-5437

Little Remedies coupons, info, and poster (Little Noses decongestant aids, Little Tummy gas and nausea relief, etc)
1-800-754-8853

Magnetized chart for your fridge Write to: Advil Forum on Health
Education, Dept. CAM, 1500 Broadway, 25th Floor, New
York, NY 10036

Maternity clothes catalog,1-800-966-6847 for Maternity Factory Outlet

Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby's First Year from
State Farm, 1-888-SF EVENT (1-888-733-8368)

Motherhood Maternity Catalog, 1-800-4-MOM2BE they have nursing and plus sizes cloths

Motherwear 1-800-633 0303 catalog for moms who breast feed

Munchkin coupons (for bottles, nipples, etc.),
1-800-344-BABY

Pantene Pro-V Essentials! Choose from instant hair quencher, body enhancer, and ultimate hair therapy. 1-800-776-8424

Playtex Product Coupons, Booklets and Information,1-800-222-0453

Pregnancy Diary Myself My Baby (Spanish Version Only) to take you step by step through your pregnancy. Write to:
National Maternal
Child Health Clearinghouse, 8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite
600, McLean,
VA 22102 1-703-821-8955 ext. 254

Pregnancy guide CD, 1-888-933-5383

Pregnancy planner from the National Women's Health Resource Center  and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. It's a 10 month blank calendar loaded with pregnancy tips and information. 1-877-986-9472

Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash pamphlet, and a $1 off any size from Balmex, 1-800-777-2500

Ross Labs (Similac For Canadians 1-800-518-CLUB coupons and samples

Ross Labs (Similac) 1-800-BABYLINE Welcome Addition Club

Safety Kit for Halogen Lamps 1-800-985-2220

Sample of Zilactin Baby Teething Gel, 1-800-746-8888
ext. 715

Schering Plough 1-800-522-7300 video on child allergies and pollen index chart

The 1st years 1-800-533-6708 product catalog and coupons

Toy Safety Coloring Book for kids (ask for item #283) and you can also ask for a booklet on safe playground tips for
children 1-800-638-2772

Triaminic 1-888-935-5543 information and coupon

Tylenol 1-800-962-5357 information

Video on water contamination, lead exposure, health effects, and what parents can do to protect their children. 1-800-604-1995

Window Covering Safety Council 1-800-506-4636 childproofing kit for window blinds

Women after childbirth: a pamphleted Depression After Delivery to help you determine if you have postpartum blues or need help with deeper feelings. Write to Depression After Delivery,
Box 278, Belle
Mead, NJ 08502 or 1-800-944-4773

You're A New Parent! Guide from Prudential Insurance
1-800-843-7625
ext. 3076

Your Baby's Development, a color booklet about child development from birth to 18 months. 1-888-344-BABY

Miscellaneous:

1-800-547-9400
Carnation "Special Delivery Club", for expectant parents. You get pamphlets on prenatal care and nutrition and product samples, coupons and other goodies for the new baby!

1-800-356-BABY
For parents of multiples, write Evenflo for information and requirements to receive their promotional items for
multiple births, including samples.

1-800-621-0144
Call Midas for information on discount car seats for infants.

1-888-207-7327
First Name Almanac. Receive a free igraphied presentation of a first name, its meaning, personality traits of persons with that name and other neat little things.

1-800-526-3967
Johnson and Johnson offers free booklets and samples, coupons etc....on a wide variety of subjects ranging from baby products to personal health care.

1-800-480-1802
Kodak. for information on the "New Parent Program".Includes discounts and coupons on Kodak photograph equipment and film.

1-800-282-4674
Osh-Kosh by Gosh. to join the parents club and receive free coupons and special promotional offers.

1-800-344-BABY
For Munchkin coupons (for bottles, nipples, etc.)

1-800-292-4794Free "Lansinoh" sample - For Moist Wound Healing During Breast feeding

1-800-985-2220Free "Bulb Guard" Safety Kits for Halogen Lamps
(request by postcard)

1-800-526-3967 Free J & J "New Parent's Packet" of Baby Product Coupons (ask rep)

Fisher Price Rewards Programwww.fisherprice.com/us/lovingfamily/promotions /
www.fisherprice.com/us/sweetstreets/special/

Feeding / Food:

1-800-356-2229Free Evenflo Product Coupons, Booklets and Information

1-800-523-6633
Beech Nut Baby Food. to receive rebate forms that you return with UPC labels to receive coupons good towards future purchases of baby food

1-800-344-1358Free $5 Rebate on a Case of "Babymil" or "Babysoy"

Formula:

1-800-242-5200
(Ext. 291) Carnation Follow-Up Formula for kids now eating more than just milk offers information pack and money saving coupons.

1-800-538-9852Baby Basics Formula

1-800-242 -200 (ext. 291) Carnation "The Very Best"Magazinewww.verybestbaby.com

1-800-547-9400Free Carnation Baby Formula Coupons

1-800-543-3112Free Carnation Baby Formula Coupons and Booklet (x010)

1-800-222-9546
Welcome Addition Club (Similac)www.welcomeaddition.com ,Free Similac, Isomil or Other Formula Coupons

Educational Materials

1-800-222-9123Free Mead/Johnson Coupons toward Enfamil, ProSobee,
Other Formulas
Baby Food

1-800-523-6633
Beechnut's mailing list, free coupons

1-800-442-4221
Earth's Best (baby food) newsletter, coupons

1-800-4-GERBER
prenatal pack, also for coupons later 1-800-443-7237

1-800-872-2229
Heinz Food Coupons and Booklet (press #2)http://www.heinzbaby.com/english/pdf...eding_plan.pdf

Beechnuthttp://www.beechnut.com/Special%20Offers/index.asp

Diapering

1-888-647-6763
Pampers

1-800-587-3721
Diaper Rash Ointment sample

1-800-544-1847 (press 1, 1, 1 )
Kimberly Clark (Huggies: to get to the automated
mailing list

1-800-990-4448
Kimberly Clark (Huggies) Huggies rebate form

1-800-777-2500
"Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash"
pamphlet, and a $1
off any size from Balmex,

1-800-587-3721Free Diaper Rash Cream sample from Xttrium Labs (in
Parents)

1-800-843-6430
Diaper Genie

1-800-544-1847 Free Kimberley-Clark Product Coupons,
Booklets and
Information

1-800-543-0480Free Proctor and Gamble (Pampers/Luvs) Product Coupons
and Booklets

Store Brand Diaper (Big Lots)www.thenurseryroom.com/Store/coupon.asp

Feeding Supplies

1-800-356-BABY or 1-800-233-BABY
Evenflo coupons and information

1-800-533-6708
The 1st years product catalog and coupons

1-800-222-0453
Playtex Product Coupons, Booklets and Information

1-800-526-3967
Johnson & Johnson for "New Parent's Pack" of coupons
and info

Medications

1-800-962-5357 Free Tylenol Product Coupons for Tylenol Products of
Your Choice

1-888-935-5543
Triaminic Free information and coupon

1-800-746-8888 (ext. 715)Free sample of "Zilactin" Baby Teething Gel

1-800-952-5080Free Baby OraJel Coupons for Cherry Flavor and
Nighttime Formula

Orajel Rebatehttp://www.orajel.com/baby/baby_rebate.htm !!!

1-800-842-3030Free Magnetic Dose Chart and $2 Coupon on Children's
Motrin Cold

1-800-754-8853
Little Remedies coupons, info, and poster (Little
Noses decongestant
aids, Little Tummys gas and nausea relief, etc)www.littleremedies.com 

1-800-843-5678
"Just in Case You Need a Babysitter" Safety Booklet
ask for booklet
#12

1-800-843-7625 ext. 3076 For a "You're A New Parent!"
Guide from
Prudential Insurance

1-800-777-2500
"Preventing and Treating Your Baby's Diaper Rash"
pamphlet, and a $1
off any size from Balmex

1-888-344-BABY
"Your Baby's Development," a color booklet about child
development
from birth to 18 months.

1-800-292-4794Free Breastfeeding healing and soothing lotion
www.drypers.com to get on their mailing list. For
multiple births,
they have a one time offer of a certificate for a free
package of
diapers. Other coupons. Send confirmation of births
to: AHP, ATTN:
Drypers Multiple Birth Program, Box 8830, Vancouver,
WA 98666-8830.

MeadJohnson/Enfamil - 1-800-BABY-123

Drypers will send you coupons in exchange for your unused points from other diapers. Check it out. You'll get $10.50 in coupons for 50-125 points or $21.00 in coupons for 126+ points. There is also a link on the page for a Free Goodie Pack.
http://www.meadjohnson.com/nutrition...oninfants.html
"Enfamil Family Beginnings" Register to receive newsletter, coupons, etc. Also, go towww.enfamil.com/enfamil8.html for a free diaper bag at the hospital!

Ross Labs/Similac 1-800-BABYLINE "Welcome Addition Club" www.welcomeaddition.com They send you a starter supply of formula along with coupons. If your child needs to be put on Alimentum formula due to allergies, you can request a starter supply of that as well. (That is expensive stuff!!!)

Carnation "The Very Best" Magazine, free can of
formula coupons 1-800-
CARNATION (1-800-242-5200)

Gerber 1-800-443-7237 www.gerber.com for coupons for food, toys, and clothes. before the baby is born for a prenatal pack. After the birth you can when your baby reaches each of the stages 1,2,and 3 and they will send you coupons.

Heinz baby food: 1-800-872-2229 after your baby is born. They will send coupons.

Beechnut: 1-800-523-6633www.beechnut.com for new parent info and coupons. The web site will list any promos they have at the time.

Kimberly Clark/Huggies 1-800-544-1847www.huggies.com  you can be put on the mailing list bying or signing up online. other sites are www.littleswimmers.com and www.pull-ups.com Munchkins bottles and accessories, free coupons and pamphlet.

Evenflo 1-800-233-5921 or 1-800-356-BABY (not sure which is correct Playtex product coupons and info 1-800-222-0453 Zilactin teething gel free sample 1-800-746-8888 from last OCT. issue of Parents magazine 1-800-400-3430 free brochure on reasons for saving your baby's umbilical cord blood.

Childproofing kit for window blinds from Window
Covering Safety
Council 1-800-506-4636 Balmex 1-800-777-2500
Free pamphlet on treating diaper rash and coupon 1st
Years- 1-800-533-
6708 catalog and coupons Goodnights disposable diapersfree sample
and coupons 1-800-324-8783

K-mart birthday club 1-800-533-0143

Pampers- 1-800-PAMPERS www.pampers.com Ask for
coupons.
www.luvs.com sign up for e-mail newsletter. You can
also get info on
their promos 1-800-442-4221
www.earthsbest.com sign up for newsletter (this is an
organic baby
food company)
www.babyzone.com free info on pregnancy and babies.
Has a free stuff
category.

Get baby's first circus ticket for free! Send baby's
name, address,
and date of birth to: Ringling Brothers. & Barnum &
Bailey Box 39845,
Dept. FB Edina, MN 55439
www.babyzone.com - devoted to information on pregnancy
and babies.
Check out the Free Stuff category and you will find
many of the
offers listed as hot links.
www.beechnut.com - (1-800-523-6633) has information
about their
products and any special offers they have running at
the time. E-mail
or them for their new parent information.
www.gerber.com - (1-800-443-7237) - lots of
information you might
find helpful. You can join my Gerber from the web or
them to get on
the mailing list. You can for coupons each time your
child steps up a
stage in food.
www.earthsbest.com - (1-800-442-4221) - sells organic baby food. You can sign up for their newsletter on the web.

1-800-USA-BABY - Heinz Baby Food line. You can get a one- time new parent pack with information and coupons buying and asking for it.
www.luvs.com - Sign up on-line for their e-mail newsletter to learn about new offers as they come out.

1-800-233-5921 - Evenflo - Coupons and product brochures for bottles and feeding products.

Free ebook: Living Fearlessly by Sheila Walsh

Thank you Jen at Fruitful Vine for alerting me to this wonderful freebie!

Christianbooks.com is giving away a free ebook of Sheila Walsh's book "Living Fearlessly"

Sheila Walsh is a Women of Faith speaker and a wonderful author. I recently reviewed her book Beautiful Things Happen When a Women Trusts God.

To get your free copy of Living Fearlessly, click here and then choose "free sample pages pdf" just under the description of Wonderful Things Happen When a Women Trusts God.

Easter Egg hunt at CurrClick - 18 Free Products

CurrClick is once again hosting an Easter Egg hunt for freebies. That's right 18 free products just for finding 18 eggs hidden around their website.

I have found all 18 and if you are a homeschooler or a Mom who enjoys enriching your child's education at home, there are some great downloads in these freebies. And honestly, who doesn't love freebies?

You might not have the time to go searching around their site for all 18 eggs so I have compiled a list of places to find all 18 eggs. If you don't have a CurrClick account, it is free and easy to join. In addition to these freebies they have free offers weekly through their newsletter and ongoing on their site, just look under "free stuff".

Here is the list of places on the CurrClick website to find all 18 eggs:
1-12 are found on the left sidebar of the homepage
13-18 are either on the right side or under "my account"

1. Home Page (bottom of page)
2. All new products (underneath the egg on the home page)
3. Free Stuff
4. Follow Your Favorites (click on the section on left with white envelope) also same link of the Change newsletters and 'Follow Your Favorites!' settings (notification) (under my account section)
5. About CurrClick (left sidebar)
6. Environmental statement/mission statement pages (1 page, 1 egg,)
7. Quickstart guide / FAQ
8. Troubleshooting
9. Contact us
10. Our latest newsletter
11. Product reviews 
12. Mailing list
13. Wish list (You need to add something to your wishlist to access this egg)
14. The link under your wish list; personalize your wish list.
15. Top 100 (link on right side of site under Top Sellers section on right side of homepage)
16. View all products updated since my last download (under my account section)
17. View all products awaiting my review (under my account section)
18. Select how you wish to be contacted by publishers (under my account section)

Please let me know if you can't find all 18, I am more than happy to help you!

Happy Easter Egg hunting for freebies my friends!!

There are numerous lists like this one floating around homeschool blogs and homeschool chat room communities. I found all 18 on my own and am simply trying to make the search easier and less time consuming for the rest of you.

Free Teaching Resources

I stumbled across Super Teacher Worksheets this evening as I was planning lessons for this upcoming week. All of the worksheet resources are FREE!! Who doesn't love free in this economy?!? There is a wide variety available for Math, Language Arts, Spelling, Holidays, and even fun puzzles. Each worksheet includes an answer key. As I write this I am printing off a bunch of them and will compile them into a binder of "worksheets" for using later.

Also, if you haven't already heard Lesson Pathways is now totally FREE! This is a great site for planning lessons. I am mainly using it with my oldest (3rd grade) for language arts lessons. I love that they have lessons to accompany a multitude of the readers for his age. Right now he is reading Stuart Little and then we will move on to The Trumpet Swan. Lessons Pathways has fun lessons for each of these books including many more.

FREE: Math Fact Worksheets

I have created addition and subtraction math fact worksheets to help reinforce these important facts with my children. Included are worksheets for each number from 0-10 as well as cumulative review sheets. If you child needs some extra practice with these important math facts, please enjoy this file for FREE. It is my pleasure to share this with you.

Click here for Traveling Math Facts

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Free Busy Mom's Bible

I received my free Busy Mom's Bible in the mail today. It is a beautiful soft leather two tone pink with a brown accent stripe. I am excited to begin using this new bible alongside my old-faithfuls. Register today for your own free copy, limit of 5000.

Today Only: Free $5 Gift Card from Babies 'R' Us

If you join Babies 'R' Us fan page on Facebook today then you will receive a FREE $5 gift card via e-mail. I signed up this morning but have not received my e-mail yet. In this economy, every free dollar is a blessing. $5 off diapers sounds like a deal to me!!

Free Charolotte Mason e-book

If you use Charlotte Mason's methods and philosophy for your homeschool or home you will enjoy this free e-book. Charlotte will help you achieve "smooth and easy days".

Blessings,
Alexis

Free Nativity Set Printable

Looking for a fun Christmas activity to do with your kids this week? Consider this fun and easy 
Nativity printable. My kids and I will be making this set this afternoon. I will post pictures soon. Merry Christmas!

Free Christmas Craft e-book

Doing crafts with your kids is a wonderful bonding and sharing time for the family. Today I came across a free e-book of Christmas crafts. I have downloaded a copy myself, I hope you enjoy some of the craft suggestions with your family.
A Quick and Easy Christmas Craft e-book

Free Pilgrim Stories

Reading to and spending quality time with your children is a wonderful way to not only teach them early reading lessons but also to show them you care and love them. Pilgrim Stories by Margaret Pumphey is a wonderful series of 3 books which highlight pilgrims in their search for a better life. These stories are heartwarming and perfect for this time of year. Best of all, you can get all 3 books for free, but hurry before it is too late (in other words download your copy today!)

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/