Busyness and books...

Life in the Masters house has been hectic. In fact so much so that school has taken a backseat for a couple of weeks, but homeschooling is unique in that it never really stops. We might have stopped a lot of the book work for a bit, but we have increased our bible study and other activities. I guess its all part of the ebb and flow of the learning lifestyle.

Another part of that lifestyle is books. They form the foundation of all we do which is easy for me because I love reading. Especially books that teach me something which is why I adore "The New Reading Teacher's Book of Lists". To be honest its not that new. It was first published in 1985 and I found it in the used curriculum section of Cedar Springs. This book is filled with the basics of learning and offers the type A personality with one of their favorite things... list.

The authors are Donna Fountoukidis, Jacqueline Kress Polk and the very popular Edward Fry who is responsible for the high frequency words which are so common in public schools.

The only negative to this book is I did not find it sooner, because if I had it would have saved me tons of money. For instance all of the high frequency words are listed and the greek and latin roots as well. It truly is a complete collection of all things language arts.

Just take a look for yourself and see what I mean...

Freebies and e-vents...

This might come as a suprise, but some of my greatest ideas do not come from me. Ok let the shock wear off for awhile. Now on to sharing one of the many helpful blogs that help me homeschool. Honestly without the large amount of moms that have went before me I would be at a lost and here is just one of those moms.

Thanks to Hannah at Frugally Farming Family who is raising and homeschooling seven kids I have got some great freebies and learned about some great e-vents online. I have also got my fair share of money saving ideas which as any homeschooling family knows is very important. So enjoy what she freely shares and give her a little commenting love because us bloggers need it.