I found a super freebie today…Bob books (Set 1, books 1-3) and supplements to go along with them. Walking by the Way is offering these fantastic goodies.
I used BOB books with my daughter when she was little, and I used them with my kindergarten students when I was still teaching. I wish printable activities and sheets had been around back then.
Five in Training For Him is hosting a fun giveaway for reaching 50 followers. Congrats to Brandy and her awesome blog!!
Brandy is giving away a homemade set of Tunisian crochet wash clothes that she herself made. They are very pretty. She is also throwing in a super $10 gift card to Micheal’s.
Stop by her blog today and sign up.
Download a free Wildlife Tot Pack from Our Little Monkeys.
This packet contains:
When you have completed the Blogging 101 course, you will have not only learned the basics of blogging, but you will have your VERY OWN BLOG, several quality posts, and very possibly a growing following of readers! Whether you are a mom wanting to chronicle your family’s exploits, an entrepreneur who wants a place to showcase their new business, a middle or high schooler who is looking for an interactive writing platform, or anyone who simply wants to explore themselves and the world around them more deeply, Blogging 101 is ready to help you accomplish your blogging goals!
Do you have a diary? Do you have your own blog? Why or why not? A blog is much like a diary, or it can be if you choose to go that direction.
I love writing. I remember keeping a diary as a very young girl and adult. When my daughter was born, I kept a diary for her for several years. Some day she will enjoy reading it. Do you find that writing helps you express yourself, even if nobody ever reads what you write? Blogging can be great therapy. I read an article the other day about how blogging gives therapeutic aid to patients. I am not surprised.
If you own a business, even a home business, blogging is a great way to promote that business. Do your relatives live far away? Blogging is a super way to keep friends and family up on the goings on in your family. Are you an expert in some area? Other folks are always looking for help. Your blog might just be the ticket. Some people even blog together. Then there are “vlogs” (video blogs). Blogging is also a great way to get kids to write more. If they are blogging about their passion, they will enjoy what they are doing. There are lots of different ways to express yourself via a blog.
Don’t let blogging cause anxiety because you don’t know all the ins and outs. I recently took a free intro to blogging course and it was great. I was able to learn at my own pace because the course was automated. I went on to take a full eight week blog writing course that covered absolutely everything I needed to know and then some! It was invaluable. It will take some time for me to implement all I learned, but I am making headway and having the time of my life as I go.
How about you–are you ready to start a blog? I want to help you if you really want to learn about blogging. I contacted the site I took my courses from and they have agreed to partner with me and offer 5 of my readers a free 8 week blogging course–Blogging 101. Click here to look around the site. Sign up for the free pre-course to blogging, then come back here and leave a comment telling me your top 3 reasons for wanting to take the blogging course. The contest begins today, April 25, 2011 and ends May 8, 2011. For an extra entry, click to follow them on Twitter–@blogwriting-and leave another comment telling me that.
Better Homes and Gardens is offering free admission to many botanical gardens all over on National Public Gardens Day–May 6th. Admission is good for up to 10 people. This is a great freebie to grab!
Find a local botanical garden near you at this link.
The Classroom Victory Garden Project offers a super curriculum for your personal or classroom use. Click here for the info.
This is a great way to merge math, history, writing… into your lesson plans. They even guide you toward what you can get done if you have only 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or a whole year.
Don’t forget to submit your info for their free poster via snail mail (U.S. only–international folks can download though).
Do you like lapbooking? Do you like freebies? Great news for you! In the Hands of a Child is eagerly anticipating the release of their 400th Project Pack, and when they do, they will be celebrating with a HUGE 400th Project Pack Celebration! One of my lucky blog readers will win a free Project Pack Bundle from from them. Keep an eye on their website (and be sure to sign up for their newsletter–link below) for more information about the HUGE 400th Project Pack Celebration.
Make a wishlist of your top 5 favorite titles from In the Hands of a Child Project Packs. Post your list here on my blog (click on “comment” or “leave a reply” to post your wishlist). One lucky blog reader will be choosen at random. That reader will receive a free bundle pack** from In the Hands of a Child! The giveaway will be sometime around the first of this new year, so get busy making your wishlist.
Also included during the celebration will be great discounts, three completely free one year Super Memberships ($225 value), a FREE Custom Ordered Project Pack (you tell them the topic and grade level and they do all the work, a $75 value), and a FREE Lifetime Super Membership ($275 value)!
**Free bundle packs include a printed Project Pack, Kit Pack, and Answer Key (when available) which will be mailed to you when the drawing is completed. This is a $40 value with EVERYTHING covered by In the Hands of a Child, including shiping!
In the Hands of a Child offers a FREE complete unit every 6 months which can be downloaded by anyone at:
Free Download
They also have $5.00 weekly ebooks!
To download their FREE 2010 E-Catalog visit:
I can’t wait to read everyone’s wishlist.
Marty Lane is an author, speaker, musician, and artist. She un/homeschooled her four children and wrote the book,Learning At Home: A Mother’s Guide To Homeschooling. Her CD, Brighten The Day, is a collection of children’s songs to celebrate the seasons. Marty makes handmade toys too.
She just published her children’s book, Autumn Stories, about the beautiful autumn days and the coming of winter. You can sign up to win a copy of her new book at the web site below. Good luck! Let me know if you win. :)
http://martylayne.com/Autumn-Stories-give-away.php
Below is a wonderful blog you might want to check out. It is set up nicely. Right now, Lisa is giving away a neat set of brand new file folder games. Be sure to check her blog.
Thanks,
Jackie
Free File Folder Games& Pocket Charts
Blessings,
Lisa xoxo
Take your time reading the posts. Leave me a comment if you find something of interest, or if you have a question.
