TOS Review: Schoolhouse Teacher

 

 

 

Have you been looking for a great resource to help you with your schooling? When I first jumped into Homeschooling I was so nervous.. I was so happy to have so many knowledgeable Homeschooling moms to help with the things I wasn’t sure about. Schoolhouse Teachers sort of reminds me of some veteran homeschooling friends.

 

 

 

Here are the subjects that you can find on Schoolhouse Teachers:

 

• Chemistry
• Economics
• Figures in History
• Geography
• History
• Home Economics
• Lapbooking
• Literature
• Math
• Monthly Reading List
• Music – Voice
• Struggling Readers
• Technology
• Writing

 

 

Each subject has a list of lessons for that subject. Some have art projects, reading, activities, and pintable's.

 

Another section you can find on this site is Schoolhouse Dailies. This is were you can find daily lessons, for a few different subjects. They even have a daily recipe.

 

Another great resource is the Schoolhouse Extras. On this part of it, you can get digital copies of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine sent straight to your e-mail box! You can even access back issues.

You also get a free TOS E-book every month. Access to Schoolhouse Expo Webinar recordings. So you can enjoy a great array of speakers.

 

Last but not least there is another great resource.. what would that be??! All five of the Schoolhouse Planners! It includes helpful calendars, interactive schedules, field trip logs, transcripts, dozen of articles, and so MUCH more! All five are a $125 value. The five planners you will have access to are: Schoolhouse Planner, Schoolhouse Special Learners Planner, Schoolhouse Primary Planner, Schoolhouse Intermediate Planner, and the Schoolhouse High School Planner.

 

This site, has so many wonderful resources! I have loved using it. Right off the bat, I used the Schoolhouse planner. It had so many wonderful things to help you keep it organized. I have used many parts of it, and it has made a huge difference in my record keeping. Then there is the different subjects you can get lesson plans from. They come in really handy when you need something more to help with that subject!

 

 

 

The reading list is a great resource as well. Sometimes I struggle trying to figure out what to get the kids to read or encourage them to read. Each month they have a theme for their reading list, which I think is really neat. Plus I think it helps to encourage kids to read more.

 

 

Check out what the rest of the TOS Crew is saying about Schoolhouse Teachers.

 

 

*Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary membership to Schoolhouse Teachers as part of the TOS Crew in exchange for my honest review. All my opinions are 100% mine or my Monkey’s.

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

 

 

 

 

FOR TODAY

July 30, 2012

Outside my window...

The sun is shining.. and it looks to be humid.

 

I am thinking...

need to push water on the boys today!

I am thankful for...

being able to meet some great new people last week, and hope to do the same again this week!

 

From the learning rooms...

This week our school is at Cub Scout Camp. We are going to be doing a wide variety of fun things..

Want to see what else we are up to, stop by our blog here..

 

 

From the kitchen...

Not sure.. Dinner is up to my mom while we are at camp!

 

I am wearing...

Shorts, my staff shirt, and sneakers.

I am creating...

this week.. I’m working with a friend on Cub Cooking!  

 

I am going...

to be taking another ton of pictures this week too! Only 530 last week.. that isn’t bad. 

I am reading...

Another series by Janet Evonovich

I am hoping...

for a calm first day of week 2 at camp!

 

I am hearing...

my kids moving around getting things together for the day!

Around the house...

we finished all our chores this weekend..

 

 

One of my favorite things...

spending time with my family and getting to do the things most parents cant. 

 

A few plans for the rest of the week:

camp, camp, and more camp! Last week of camp.. and then a calm weekend!

 

Here is picture for thought I am sharing..

My crew the first week of camp!

 

 

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal:

 

 

 

 

• In my life this week…

We spent a week at Cub Scout Camp..

We got up early every morning and was in bed by 7pm every night..

Lots of laughs,

some tears,

but mostly great times and new friends!

 

 

 

 

• In our homeschool this week…

We were at camp.. but it is counting towards school.

There was cooking, arts, swimming, bb, archery, and sports!

Lots of great times!

 

 

 

• Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

Let fun things be part of school too. We all deserve some fun!

 

• I am inspired by…

My children daily! 

 

• Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

Back to camp for another week of fun!

To see more scouts and amazing people!

 

• My favorite thing this week was…

See my kids laugh and smile!

 

• What’s working/not working for us…

Enjoying ourselves!

 

• Questions/thoughts I have…

anyone else going to Cub Scout camp or a camp?

 

• Things I’m working on…

A special surprise for the amazing Camp and Program directors at camp! They put so much time into this, and don’t have to!

 

• I’m reading…

another series by Jane Evonavich!

 

• I’m cooking…

Nothing this week… Lol

 

 

• I’m grateful for…

Amazing memories with my kiddo’s!

 

 

• A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Another picture from our first week of camp!

 

TOS Review: Zane Education

 

 

 

 

 

Are you looking for some extra help with some of your subjects? Zane Education might be the answer for you. This is a great addition to any curriculum.

 

What is Zane Education you ask? Well, it is an online library of fully subtitled education videos. There are interactive quizzes, video study tools and free lesson plans. With nearly 2,000 videos, and 23,000 curriculum based multiple choice questions for 11 different subjects for grades K-12.

There subjects include:

• Art
• Biology
• Geography
• Health
• History
• Library Skills
• Literature
• Music
• Religious Studies
• Science
• Social Studies

 

It was a bit overwhelming to me at first, but I just kinda jumped in. The first thing we watched was about the Solar System, since we are studying about that right now. They are cute little animated movies, and the kids really enjoyed them. They were engaged from them.. and wanted to keep watching them. It was a great addition to our already unit study.

 

 

 

Cost:

 

Zane Education offers 4 premium memberships. You can choose to pay a single annual payment (with the 12th month free), or a monthly recurring payment.

 

• Basic Membership- Is free
  you can access demo versions of curriculum videos, access to non-subtitled curriculum math videos, access to 260 online interactive quizzes, and access to all the k-12 educational resources, as well as the 72-hr tech support.
  
  
• Gold Membership- $197.89 per year or $17.99 per month.
  Access to all curriculum videos, math videos, free lesson plans, online video study tools, interactive quizzes, Free downloadable copy of Zane’s Learning Video Catalogue, and Zane’s Christian Home Learning Guide. Access to all K-12 educational resources, and 24 hr tech support.
  
  
• Sliver Membership (all video’s for an Age/Grade) - $142.89 per year, or $12.99 per month.
  Access to all subtitled curriculum videos, non-subtitled curriculum math videos, Free lesson plans, online video study tools, interactive curriculum quizzes, access to all K-12 educational resources, and 24 hr tech support.
  
  
• Bronze Membership (All videos in a Subject)- $98.89 per year or $8.99 per month.
  Access to all subtitled curriculum videos within your selected subject, all non-subtitled math videos, free lesson plans, online video study tools, interactive curriculum quizzes, access to all K-12 educational resources, and 24 hr tech support.
  
  
• Topic Taster Membership (Ideal for testing our service)- $5 per month
  Access to all subtitled curriculum videos within your selected SINGLE TOPIC, non-subtitled math videos, free lesson plans for your selected topic, interactive curriculum quizzes, all K-12 educational resources, and 24 hr tech support.
  
  

We really enjoyed this program, and are excited to keep using it. I think it is great to supplement some of our curriculums. My son has asked to watch more video’s and the girls like it enough to sit and watch. It is a great way to add some fun to learning.

 

 

 

If you would like to hear more about Zane Education you can find them on Facebook or Twitter.

 

What is the rest of the TOS Crew saying about Zane Education.

 

 

 

 

*Disclaimer: I was given a membership to Zane Education as part of the TOS Crew in exchange for my honest review. All my opinions are 100% mine or my Monkey’s.

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal:

 

 

 

 

In my life this week…

The whole week was spent at Cub Scout Camp…

 

 

 

In our homeschool this week…

This week school was camp..

we did lots of arts and crafts,

swimming,

cooking,

sports,

and more!

 

 

If you would like to see what else we have been up to come by our homeschool blog.

 

 

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

 

Enjoy the small things.. life is to short not too!

 

 

I am inspired by…

my friends around me..

 

 

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

We will be back at camp again this week. Yup, I was crazy and signed up for two weeks of this!

 

 

My favorite thing this week was…

being with my kids at camp, seeing them smile, and laugh with friends.

 

 

What’s working/not working for us…

enjoying our summer!

 

 

Questions/thoughts I have…

Do your kids go to summer camp? What do you do while they are gone?

 

 

Things I’m working on…

nothing this week!

 

 

I’m reading…

Starting a new series by Sue Grafton

 

 

I’m cooking…

nothing today.. we have been at a family reunion all day, and had plenty of food there. So I will not be cooking tonight.

 

 

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Never give up on someone you can’t go a day without thinking about.. – unknown

TOS Review: Math Essentials

Math is a strong suit for some of my kids, not so much for the others. That doesn’t mean that we don’t like to have extra help with Math. Math Essentials is a program that is designed as a drill. This is also designed not to have to take a huge about of time from your schooling.

We decided to start with Mastering Essentials Book two Middle Grades/High School. There are 8 chapters with 126 pgs with a final review, and answers. The chapters include the following areas:

• Whole Numbers
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Percentages
• Integers
• Geometry
• Charts and Graphs
• Problem Solving

Monkey Man had no problem settling right in with this book. The area’s he did struggle in they gave helpful hints. We are decided to use this one day a week. We only do math every other day.. this doesn’t make Monkey Man very happy, cause he hates having to do it everyday. LOL!

The reason they made these drills so short, is because they don’t want the student to have time to get bored, or discouraged. Plus there is constant review built into the lessons to reinforce their skills. As they see their progress, it helps build self-esteem. Each lesson contains five key points, Speed Drills, review exercises, helpful hints section, new material, and daily word problem. They are easy to correct and the parents guide has step-by-step solutions if you need help.

Cost:
You can purchase Mastering Essentials Math Skills Book Two for $33.95. This includes the book and the Dvd.  Or you can purchase all three Books/DVDs for $89.95.

There are also smaller books to purchase. You can get Decimals and Percent's, Fractions, Geometry, Pre-Algebra Concepts, Problem Solving, and Whole Numbers and Integers for $11.95.

Along with the other book we received we also got Geometry. Monkey Man is getting ready to go into Geometry so we thought this would be a good start. Sometimes its hard to know where to put him in math, since he is ahead of most kids his age.

The Geometry book offers lots of great stuff. It covers a wide range for any child that needs a bit of help in mastering geometry.

• Points, Lines, and Planes
• Parallel and Intersecting Lines, Angles
• Types of Angles
• Measuring Angles
• Drawing Angles with a Protractor
• Polygons
• Classification of Triangles
• Perimeter of Polygons
• Circles
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Estimating Area
• and so much more!!!!

Check out what the rest of the TOS Crew is saying about this product!


*Disclaimer: I was given these books as part of the TOS Crew in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are 100% mine or my monkey’s.

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#5 Jessy Gaffen

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