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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Review: Alpha Omega Horizons Pre-K Curriculum (Into Our Spring Semester)
12:00 PM | 
Posted by
Meghan
I cannot believe we're already into the Spring semester with PreK. Wow, it goes by way too fast. We are enjoying every minute of it and my little preschooler is learning oh so much!
What do I love about Alpha Omega?
- That it comes already layed out for the teacher/parent. No need to plan your own lessons and go through the stress that brings. It's already set out for you day by day.
- The workbook(s) that come with the Horizons package. You can see more details about Horizons here.
- Everything you need to know to teach your preschooler is included in this curriculum. From bible stories, memory verses, to handwriting, telling time, and math. It's all there!
- They put the curriculum into preschool terms. Meaning, it's very easy for my preschooler to comprehend and learn from. I've noticed by reviewing other homeschool curriculum and hearing stories about how the preschoolers/student is left feeling frustrated because they aren't making any progress. My son can really see and track his progress that he's made so far this year! It's a great feeling to him as well as to mom. :)
So, what have we worked on this week?
*Telling Time - he is getting so good at looking at a clock and telling us what time it is. We are still on the "o'clock" stage, but he can look at a clock and see that it's 3:00. He also has gotten good at drawing the hands on the clock. Alpha Omega provides wonderful handouts, worksheets, and ideas to help with teaching your student to tell time.
*Handwriting - he has really gotten the hang of this handwriting business. Granted, it definitely has room for improvement, but for a preschooler, I'm shocked at how well he can stay in between the lines, finish the letters in a word, and write even complete sentences when prompted. Again, two thumbs up to Alpha Omega's Horizons!
*Addition & Math Problems: He loves addition and subtraction! We have quite the mathematician on our hands I think. :) We use the dry erase board to help him learn math. It has become quite the hit and he looks forward to writing with the marker - which in return, looks forward to doing math.
Here is an example of the handouts that the Alpha Omega Horizons package includes. It comes in a bound book with tearable pages. I tear the pages out each lesson and hole punch them. Then they go in his "Pre-K binder" where I keep all of his work from the year.
In case you can't tell, I'm a huge fan of homeschool and love all it's bringing to our family! Thank you Alpha Omega for making it even more of a hit in our house!
-We also have been learning this week about Creation Day 5 and the fish that God made on Day 5. Alpha Omega provided lots of activities which included ocean, fish, and sea creatures. How is my preschooler learning to read? We're making our way through "Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons" and he's loving it! This past week he made his way through an entire book for the first time. Such a great feeling to both him and me!
-Make sure to check out Hip Homeschool Mom's new site. A great resource site for all homeschoolers as well as the home of The List (a "hip" way to buy and sell your homeschool curriculum).
Until next time...
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Hip Homeschool Hop 11/16/10
12:00 AM |
Posted by
Meghan
REMEMBER...
Tonight is the MasterBooks Twitter party!
It will be for all Homeschool (and non-homeschool)
families who love books and games for their children.
It starts at 8pm CST so make sure you're there.
Remember to use the hashtag #masterbooks to join in!
Fore more details, click here
**NEXT WEEK ON OUR HOP**
Next week at the HHH...A special (optional) posting topic: Tell us about your Thanksgiving traditions and/or how you're incorporating Thanksgiving into your homeschool this week
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It's time for another great
Tonight is the MasterBooks Twitter party!
It will be for all Homeschool (and non-homeschool)
families who love books and games for their children.
It starts at 8pm CST so make sure you're there.
Remember to use the hashtag #masterbooks to join in!
Fore more details, click here
**NEXT WEEK ON OUR HOP**
Next week at the HHH...A special (optional) posting topic: Tell us about your Thanksgiving traditions and/or how you're incorporating Thanksgiving into your homeschool this week
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It's time for another great
Hip Homeschool Hop and giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from JumpStart!
We LOVED playing on JumpStart.com and their website. I was shocked when I saw how involved it got my 4 year old. He loves using the computer and this was right up his alley. {Of course we monitor how much computer time he uses and what computer games he plays}.
What is JumpStart? For more than15 years, Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in kids’ software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. In addition to our CD games, we’ve launched a browser-based virtual world at www.JumpStart.com, for kids 3-10years old. Kids can create avatars called Jumpeez for themselves and explore magical worlds, discovering and unlocking games, videos and storybooks that teach everything from math to reading.
He began with creating his own avatar and account profile. Boy, did he love this! He has spent some time on this game and loves using all of it's features. His favorite games to play were the sports games.
There are many places to explore once you launch the game, some of which you may already be familiar with. The first is an area called StoryLand, aimed at 3-5 year olds. Children can also explore AdventureLand and MarineLand, designed for kids in kindergarten to second grade. In addition, children in 3rd to 5th grade may be interested in checking out FutureLand, geared towards older children. The newest and most popular feature is the Enchanted Sanctuary, where kids can hatch and raise their own dragons!
As part of your membership, there are more downloadable games offered under "Manage Account">"Downloadables" (when logged into JumpStart.com) These games contain thousands of additional lessons.
I encourage you to explore our own JumpStart Blog at http://blog.jumpstart.com for information about the latest additions to the game. There is also a JumpStart facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JumpStart
What is the giveaway for? One lucky person will win a FREE 6 month membership to JumpStart.com
Required Entry:
*Let us know what age your child is
(who would be using this software) and why you would like to win.
Extra Entries:
*Tweet about this giveaway:
"Fun, educational, software #giveaway with JumpStart & @hiphmschoolmoms.
Ends 11/16/10 @11pm CST
http://tinyurl.com/23ncmu4
"
*"Like" JumpStart on Facebook
*Follow the JumpStart blog
{You will have until 11/16/10 at 11pm CST. to enter this giveaway. The winner will be chosen by using random.org and announced on our Facebook page. All entries must have an email address in them. If you do not have an email address in your entry, and you are the chosen winner, we will have to skip on and pick out another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to anyone in the UNITED STATES & CANADA. Thanks for your entry!}
{The featured product {s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or PR Representative. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced by anyone.}
“Disclosure: I was provided with a JumpStart membership at no cost by Knowledge Adventure in order to test the products’ abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others but were not influenced by the company or the free product provided.”
How to join Hip Homeschool Hop:
1. Optional - Place the Hip Homeschool Hop button somewhere in your post or in the sidebar of your blog.
2. Optional - "Like" Hip Homeschool Moms on Facebook (so you know what we're up to each week) by clicking HERE
3. Mandatory - Link up your blog, twitter, and/or facebook page below in the Linky below. The link up will be open every Tuesday from 12AM midnight - 11:59PM CST (24hrs)
4. Mandatory - Comment on at least the person linked above you and let them know you're coming by from Hip Homeschool Hop. Comment on as many as you'd like - Follow as many as you'd like!
5. Some week's we'll have giveaways, feature homeschool helps/resources, give you a topic to blog about, and even feature a homeschool blogger for all of us to get to know better.
6. Have fun and help us spread the word about Hip Homeschool Hop!
Please email our team at: HipHomeschoolMoms(at)gmail(dot)com
with any ideas that you may have for future Hops &/or Giveaways.
with any ideas that you may have for future Hops &/or Giveaways.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
On The Homeschool Front
12:00 PM |
Posted by
Meghan
Jackson is really doing well with Pre-K this year. I cannot believe the school year is half way through. Wow, time flies.
This past week he made his yearly Thankful tree. We traced his hands (which he always loves because it tickles) and cut out the handprints. We made a tree and glued it to cardstock then wrote what he was thankful for on each leaf (handprint). He sure came up with some great ones this year, and a few random ones as well, like Giraffes and Deer. None the less, it was his and what he was thankful for at that moment, and that is what makes it so special.
Ryan Egan is the Social Media specialist for Alpha Omega. I want to give a little shout out to him and let him know how blessed we are to have this curriculum in our home. We LOVE it and have had such a great experience so far going through it. If you have any questions about Alpha Omega, you can find him on Twitter @homeschoolers or you can find him on Facebook. He will be able to help you with any questions you have about homeschool curriculum, and what Alpha Omega has to offer.
This past week he made his yearly Thankful tree. We traced his hands (which he always loves because it tickles) and cut out the handprints. We made a tree and glued it to cardstock then wrote what he was thankful for on each leaf (handprint). He sure came up with some great ones this year, and a few random ones as well, like Giraffes and Deer. None the less, it was his and what he was thankful for at that moment, and that is what makes it so special.
We are working our way through the Alpha Omega Horizons lessons. I am so grateful for the Horizons curriculum for Pre-K. It really is great for all subjects and definitely prepares the 3, 4, and 5 year old for Kindergarden. I definitely would recommend it to anyone looking for Pre-K curriculum.
Recently, he also learned about "Stop, Drop, & Roll". He had no idea what this was and figured it was just another way for him to be active. :) After explaining what it meant and having him practice, he gets it and it makes me feel so good to know that he understands it, should there ever be an emergency that requires him to do this. This is one of the basic things we need to teach our children but honestly, I totally forgot he should know this and have failed to teach it to him before this lesson. Alpha Omega definitely touches all the bases on concepts preschoolers should know.
Ryan Egan is the Social Media specialist for Alpha Omega. I want to give a little shout out to him and let him know how blessed we are to have this curriculum in our home. We LOVE it and have had such a great experience so far going through it. If you have any questions about Alpha Omega, you can find him on Twitter @homeschoolers or you can find him on Facebook. He will be able to help you with any questions you have about homeschool curriculum, and what Alpha Omega has to offer.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
November's Twitter Party Details...
2:14 PM |
Posted by
Meghan
Consider this your official invitation to the
"Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers"November Twitter Party
"Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers"November Twitter Party
with New Leaf Publishing/MasterBooks.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 8pm CST
This Twitter party is going to be another hit! We will be giving away
LOTS of books, games, and resources for your children.
These items will be applicable to ages 2-8.
The Topic?
"Big Thoughts For Little Thinkers"
WHERE:
On Twitter!
(To keep up with the party better, we suggest using
Note: Don't forget to use the hashtag #masterbooks for this party
as well as any questions or comments you have in between parties.
-Follow @meghantucker @jenniferowhite
@apichea @sdakin105 and @masterbooks4u
to join in the fun on party night!
which can be found on their blogs, so don't forget to check those out!
Feel free to grab the button below to add to your site to help spread the word about this awesome party happening on the 16th!
What Could You Win?
GRAND PRIZE: Two Sets Of The 4 Books (above) -
One for yourself and One to giveaway to someone else.
What is a Twitter party?
Check this out for a great explanation - Twitter Party Guide.
Check this out for a great explanation - Twitter Party Guide.
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The moment the books arrived, my 4 year old couldn't wait to dig into them. He always loves receiving packages from New Leaf Publishing / MasterBooks.
He tore into the package and opened up 4 books. He was thrilled that there were 4 to read this month instead of one! He loves reading so this was a huge hit.
Included were the books mentioned above. The first one we read was "The Trinity". I was shocked at how easily this was explained. He has recently asked about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, so the timing of receiving this was perfect.
He is anxious to read another one and has chosen "The Scripture" for tonight's family devotional time. These books are amazing and work so well with explaining different faith based topics. They would be ideal for ages 2-8.
Another great hit from MasterBooks! The more resources we receive from MasterBooks, the more pleased we are. What a great company for homeschoolers or those who don't homeschool and their children love christian books and games.
He tore into the package and opened up 4 books. He was thrilled that there were 4 to read this month instead of one! He loves reading so this was a huge hit.
Included were the books mentioned above. The first one we read was "The Trinity". I was shocked at how easily this was explained. He has recently asked about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, so the timing of receiving this was perfect.
He is anxious to read another one and has chosen "The Scripture" for tonight's family devotional time. These books are amazing and work so well with explaining different faith based topics. They would be ideal for ages 2-8.
Another great hit from MasterBooks! The more resources we receive from MasterBooks, the more pleased we are. What a great company for homeschoolers or those who don't homeschool and their children love christian books and games.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Another Awesome Twitter Party!
2:12 PM |
Posted by
Meghan
Is going to take place on October 26th at 8pm CST - Save the date!!!
This time, we're going to be talking about Noah and The Great Flood. It's one of our favorite bible stories and such a fun one to teach! Make sure you add the button below to your site to help spread the word about this party!
What is a Twitter party?
Check this out for a great explanation - Twitter Party Guide.
WHAT: Twitter Party For ALL Homeschool (and Non - Homeschool) Families
WHEN: October 26th, 2010 at 8:00 PM CST
WHERE: Twitter.com and use the hashtag #masterbooks (Use TweetChat or TweetGrid for speedier service during Twitter parties)
**NOTE:
a) Don't forget to use the hashtag #masterbooks during the party (or any other time if you have questions or comments related to #masterbooks) or else your tweets will not be seen in the party.
b) Make sure to be following @meghantucker @masterbooks4u @jenniferowhite
c) RSVP to this party by commenting on this post - leave your Twitter name so we'll be sure to look for you. RSVP is not required to be a part of this party, but gives us an idea of who is planning to be there.**
This time, we're going to be talking about Noah and The Great Flood. It's one of our favorite bible stories and such a fun one to teach! Make sure you add the button below to your site to help spread the word about this party!
What is a Twitter party?
Check this out for a great explanation - Twitter Party Guide.
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WHEN: October 26th, 2010 at 8:00 PM CST
WHERE: Twitter.com and use the hashtag #masterbooks (Use TweetChat or TweetGrid for speedier service during Twitter parties)
**NOTE:
a) Don't forget to use the hashtag #masterbooks during the party (or any other time if you have questions or comments related to #masterbooks) or else your tweets will not be seen in the party.
b) Make sure to be following @meghantucker @masterbooks4u @jenniferowhite
c) RSVP to this party by commenting on this post - leave your Twitter name so we'll be sure to look for you. RSVP is not required to be a part of this party, but gives us an idea of who is planning to be there.**
Now, I know everyone is so anxious to know what the prize packages look like...so here they are!
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We were blessed by Master Books/New Leaf Publishing to review another one of their awesome books...The True Story Of Noah's Ark.
We received our book today (10/7/10) and couldn't wait to read it. So we pulled in the driveway, I put my 1 year old to sleep for his nap, and my 4.5 year old and I sat down to read about Noah. HE LOVED IT!
The book is outstanding. I am still amazed at the illustrations and how well put they have this book made. It has alot of information about Noah, his sons, the flood, the ark that lots of other books don't include.
My favorite part of the book was the last 4 pages where it explained in more detail just how long the flood was, how much water it was, and all the details of the ark. Very interesting and honestly something I didn't know as much about until after reading this book.
We had a great time reviewing this book and learning more about Noah and the Great Flood! Thank you Master Books for sending it to us. We're anxious to share this book and more with you at our Twitter party on the 26th of this month at 8pm CST. Don't forget to be following @meghantucker , @jenniferowhite , and @masterbooks4u as well as use the hashtag #masterbook to join in.
--Also check out reviews from Ashley and Stephanie. They will be doing reviews for each party as well.
We received our book today (10/7/10) and couldn't wait to read it. So we pulled in the driveway, I put my 1 year old to sleep for his nap, and my 4.5 year old and I sat down to read about Noah. HE LOVED IT!
The book is outstanding. I am still amazed at the illustrations and how well put they have this book made. It has alot of information about Noah, his sons, the flood, the ark that lots of other books don't include.
As you can tell, he was very into this book - at first I thought it might be a little too advanced for his age because of some of the wording, but sure enough, he understood it. When we got to words he didn't know, we talked about what they meant. Definitely a great book for ages 4-10 (even adults!)
No, he's not asleep in this picture, the camera just caught him the moment he blinked :) Don't worry this book is far from boring. It won't put you (or your child) to sleep! :)
We had a great time reviewing this book and learning more about Noah and the Great Flood! Thank you Master Books for sending it to us. We're anxious to share this book and more with you at our Twitter party on the 26th of this month at 8pm CST. Don't forget to be following @meghantucker , @jenniferowhite , and @masterbooks4u as well as use the hashtag #masterbook to join in.
--Also check out reviews from Ashley and Stephanie. They will be doing reviews for each party as well.
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