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		<title>All About Spelling -What&#8217;s it All About?</title>
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All About Spelling has become immensely popular as a spelling, phonics, and reading curriculum in a very short time. If you have questions about how this multisensory curriculum works, visit the homesite for All About Spelling. You can also purchase the curriculum directly from the publisher on that site.
Click to visit the All About Spelling [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/language-arts/all-about-spelling-whats-it-all-about/</link>
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		<title>Apologia Elementary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[


Apologia Botany Elementary



Young Explorer Series
Exploring Creation with Botany by Jeannie Fulbright
For Used Apologia Science -
Elementary and High School



Young Explorer Series
Exploring Creation with Botany by Jeannie Fulbright
This is an in-depth study of the plant kingdom  for students from about first through sixth grade. The text is written in an captivating Charlotte Mason style like the Apologia  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/science/apologia-elementary/</link>
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		<title>Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[


Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics



( view USED MCP at Best Homeschool Buys)



Homeschool Math
Modern Curriculum Press Mathematics (MCP)
MCP is an economical basic math program with textbooks for grades K through 6. MCP Math includes consumable workbooks that are in red, black, and white with simple drawings as illustration. It also comes with a teacher's guide that is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/mcp-math/</link>
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		<title>Used Math U See Homeschool Curriculum</title>
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Right now is the best time to look for and buy your used homeschool curriculum.
Look here for 
Used Math U See
See what Math U See Best Buys are available this week. For individual levels, more links to used curriculum follow below:

Math U See Starter Set
Math U See Manipulatives


Primer Math U See
Alpha Math U See
Beta Math [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/used-math-u-see/</link>
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		<title>Pearson Learning Core Knowledge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Used Core Knowledge Curriculum

Individual books for each unit build important social studies concepts through on-level text and strong visual images.
( The auction above contained Pearson Learning Core Knowledge History &#38; Geography for Grade 2. The set included a student workbook, student individual books, teachers manual and originals. The set  was PURCHASED at  RETAIL FOR $201.94 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/pearson-learning-core-knowledge/</link>
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		<title>WriteShop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WriteShop for Homeschool

Homeschool Incremental Writing Program
As per the description from the book itself,  WriteShop is a writing program that:
(1) emphasizes clarity, conciseness, colorful vocabulary, and interesting sentence types;
(2) focuses on developing a strong paragraph;
(3) offers a wide variety of writing activities;
(4) helps students know exactly what to look for when refining their own work; (5) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/language-arts/writeshop/</link>
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		<title>Considering Gods Creation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Considering God's Creation
Teach natural science from a biblical perspective with this gigantic 272-page book plus Teacher's Manual with free audio CD
This unique curriculum is adaptable for 2nd to 7th grade and is especially useful for notebooking methods and making lapbooks of learned material.

Considering God's Creation Covers:
o Universe
o Stars
o Solar System
o Earth
o Light
o Sound
o Wind
o Weather
o [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/science/gods-creation/</link>
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		<title>Used CD-Rom Homeschooling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Save money on your homeschool curriculum
by checking to see what is available today for used cd-rom homeschool curriculum (Switched on Schoolhouse).
Switched-On Schoolhouse is a comprehensive, Bible-based curriculum that offers computer-based learning for grades 3-12. With 3-D animation, video clips, and other fascinating multimedia, Switched-On Schoolhouse is the perfect homeschool curriculum for today's generation. With this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/curriculum-review/switched-on-schoolhouse/cdrom-homeschooling/</link>
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		<title>Learning at Home Curriculum-Ann Ward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First Grade Learning at Home by Ann Ward



See what used Learning at Home curriculum is available today!

Teach your first grader at home!
A well organized, easy-to-use curriculum manual that includes Bible, Bible memory, Language Arts, Art, Arithmetic, Health, Manners,  Responsibility, Physical Education, History, Geography, and Science.
Daily lessons are based on a four day week allowing the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-kindergarten/learning-home-curriculumann-ward/</link>
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		<title>Markable Maps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Maps are essential when you teach Geography in your homeschool.
See prices for Markable Maps
The Markable Map is a good choice because you can write on it over and over again with water based markers. This map is 23 inches by 34 inches - a modified Robinson projection map. The Markable Map can be hung on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/markable-maps/</link>
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		<title>Truthquest History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Used Truthquest History Guides for sale

Truthquest History is one of Cathy Duffy's
100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
History may seem murky, but only because we wrongly focus on the long corridor of human actions. History is really a door to God Himself!
God created mankind and his times. He is the initiator; we are the responders.  God's [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/truthquest/</link>
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		<title>Teaching Textbooks:Geometry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Used Teaching Textbooks auctions for the best prices   OR
New  The Teaching Textbooks with free shipping

Teaching Textbooks Geometry
If you are looking for used homeschool curriculum,  the Teaching Textbooks Geometry normally comes with a textbook, an answer key and test bank, the solutions CDs, a test solutions CD, and also the lecture and practice CDs.
"We used this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/teaching-textbook-geometry/</link>
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		<title>The Teaching Textbooks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Used Teaching Textbooks for the best prices
OR
New  The Teaching Textbooks with free shipping
My son, Jonathan, is using this Algebra 2 set right now. He likes it because he doesn't have to come to me for help since every single one of the almost 3,000 problem set problems in the textbook is worked on the solution [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/teaching-textbooks-algebra/</link>
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		<title>Progressive Phonics-FREE for homeschool!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of the most popular homeschooling Phonics curricula include:


 Sing Spell Read and Write
 Hooked on Phonics
 Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

 Explode the Code
 Saxon Phonics
 Alphaphonics
 Phonics Museum by Veritas Press


Homeschooling doesn't have to be expensive. 
Progressive Phonics All-in-one Reading Program:
There are so many free resources that are excellent [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-phonics/progressive-phonics/</link>
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		<title>Ruth Beechick: The Three R&#8217;s</title>
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A truly gentle approach to teaching the basics (reading, writing, and math) to K through second grade can be found in a small book: Ruth Beechick: The Three R's 
Dr. Ruth Beechick is a  talented teacher who believes that home is the best place for children to learn. She thinks that parents don't give themselves [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-phonics/ruth-beechick/</link>
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		<title>CalcuLadder Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[-Best Buys on Calculadder Math Drill or Calculadder Ready Writer

The CalcuLadder Series (from Providence Project by Edwin C. Myers, Ph.D.)  is a math drill supplement that really helps your children learn their math facts quickly in just a few minutes a day.
Designed for grades 1-7
Each wire-bound CalcuLadder workbook has twelve copies of each of its [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/calculadder-series/</link>
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		<title>Geography Songs Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For discount Geography Songs- see what is available today...

This Geography Songs Review consists of:
1. A basic description States &#38; Capitals Songs Kit and Geography Songs Kit with a sample lesson plan.
2. Our personal experiences using this product
A basic description of Geography Songs Kits
1. The Geography Songs Kit(Geography Songs - Sing Around The World CD)
includes 33 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/geography-songs-review/</link>
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		<title>African-American Homeschooling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[See Best Homeschool Buys' full page of resources at African-American Homeschooling Resources (includes some local homeschool support groups as well as more links, articles, etc.)
Some resources for African-American homeschool families:





Afrocentric Homeschoolers Association
a nonprofit resource for those pursuing Afrocentric, Africentric, Black-oriented, Black-positive, African, African American or pro-Black education.
Afrocentric Homeschoolers Association Email Group
A discussion group for pro-Black [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-help/africanamerican-homeschooling/</link>
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		<title>Colorful History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For African American homeschooling families, it is difficult to find a history curriculum that instills in our elementary-middle school aged, African-American children a sense of who they are both spiritually and historically."
One homeschooling mother decided to write her own curriculum to fill the gap. I would like to introduce Belinda Bullard, who homeschools her three [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/blessed-heritage/</link>
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		<title>Used Apologia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Where  can I find used Apologia Science homeschool curriculum?
Best Homeschool Buys usually has listings for Used Apologia textbooks and materials for every grade.
Click on links below to see what used Apologia homeschool curriculum is available for sale today:




Science for Homeschool

Apologia Elementary Science
Apologia General Science
Apologia Physical Science
Apologia Biology
Apologia Chemistry
Apologia Physics
Advanced including Human Body






Since our family used [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/science/apologia/</link>
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		<title>A Beka Geometry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[College bound high school students need to take Geometry.  Some of the more popular homeschool Geometry curricula include:
A Beka Geometry
Cathy Duffy explains the difference in  A Beka's 2 geometry textbooks:

Plane Geometry which is a one-year course uses traditional methods. These include formal proofs. This metho helps develop logical, systematic thinking skills. It is a primarily [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/beka-geometry/</link>
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		<title>Konos Curriculum Volume 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We started using Konos Curriculum with Volume One (the Yellow Book). Under the character traits of Attentiveness, Obedience, Orderliness, Trust, Stewardship, Honor, and Patience.
I love the way Konos Curriculum connects history and science to real people. We get to know the people through reading living books and then each one is added to our timeline. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/konos-volume-1/</link>
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		<title>Wordly Wise for Homeschool Vocabulary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
See what new and used Wordly Wise is available today...
Wordly Wise by Educators Publishing Service is a popular vocabulary workbook curriculum  that  provides systematic  instruction which builds a connection between vocabulary and reading comprehension.  Several of our 5 children used it in our homeschool during fifth through ninth grade.  We liked it because it didn't [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/language-arts/wordly-wise/</link>
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		<title>Beautiful Feet History Guides</title>
		<description><![CDATA[See Used Beautiful Feet Guides for SALE

Beautifully meshing literature together with each historical period making history come alive.
Our family used Beautiful Feet for the study of the Ancient World and also the Medieval World. We adapted for some of the children at the junior high level and others at the high school level. It worked [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/beautiful-feet/</link>
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		<title>Discovery Toys- A Fun Way to Learn!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Games from Discovery Toys &#38; Aristoplay

Although games are not often thought to be a big part of homeschool, I found that educational games such as those offered by Discovery Toys and Aristoplay are a great way to promote effortless learning. Not only that, but playing games together is such satisfying fellowship. The social interaction of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/classic-toys-and-games/discovery-toys/</link>
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		<title>Genevieve Foster Books</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our family has read many of the Genevieve Foster books while using the Beautiful Feet homeschool curriculum. We especially liked The World of Augustus Caesar and The World of John Smith. Foster has a unique pattern for these books. They are written in a chronological format over the course of a famous person's life such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/genevieve-foster/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool:Pros and Cons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
A Short List of Pros of Homeschooling:
(There are many more)
-Fosters family closeness and good relationships between siblings
-Enables students to pursue studies of a wide range of topics that may be outside the range of a traditional school's scope and sequence
-Homeschooling can offer extremely individualized education.
-Homeschooling keeps families together instead of family members going off in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-pros-cons/</link>
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		<title>Doorposts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Doorposts


I believe that Doorposts offers the best materials available for applying the Bible to family life and for instructing your children in righteousness. We loved these products! Every single one that we used was useful in teaching our children the application of Biblical truth. These products are easy and delightful to use. I hope to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/other-homeschool/doorposts-for-homeschool/</link>
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		<title>Raising Entrepreneurs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[


This video offers a lot of practical tips for encouraging your children to think like entrepreneurs.
A few of the entrepreneurial tips Cameron offers:

Give children opportunities to be problem solvers when it comes to work and finding better ways of doing something. Get them thinking about services they can offer or things that they can make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-business/raising-entrepreneurs/</link>
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		<title>SOS Software-20%off</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before the April Sale is over,  take a look at Switched on Schoolhouse Homeschool Curriculum software. If you miss the April Sale, AOP has a month long sale in May for 10% off. Now is the time to buy if you think this is the best curriculum for your family.
Save 20% On The New 2010 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/software/switched-on-schoolhouse-sale/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
 photo credit: Travis Isaacs
Listen to interviews...
with experienced homeschoolers and home business owners that will encourage you toward your entrepreneurial efforts and help you  know how to avoid pitfalls.

  Susan Whitehead of Homeschool Biz Expo offers daily interviews with a Panel of Home Education Experts, Family Focused Entrepreneurs, and Internationally Known Public Speakers which [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-business/homeschool-biz-expo/interview/</link>
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		<title>An Entrepreneur Family</title>
		<description><![CDATA["Mrs. Entrepreneur: Behind the Scenes Glimpse of Living with an Internet Success Story"
I really enjoyed listening to the Susan's Whitehead's interview with Andrea Cochrum, wife of internet entrepreneur, Jim Cochrum and homeschooling mom of five (3 internationally adopted).

Susan (of Homeschool Biz Expo) and Andrea have much in common. Both have 5 children are homeschooling, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-business/homeschool-biz-expo/entrepreneur-family/</link>
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		<title>Better Home Management</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sign up to listen to Free Home Business Interviews at Homeschool Biz Expo:
-First Day interview:  Debbye Cannon of Business Mom Mentor
For more information see original article, Homeschooler Entrepreneurs,  announcing this free home business resource.
Debbie Cannon speaking to moms and all nurturing women who are in a sense, Moms, even when not raising children of their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-business/homeschool-biz-expo/home-management/</link>
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		<title>Start a Home Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[


- photo credit: abardwell


If you are interested in learning more about the possibilities for home business, you've got to see this new resource for homeschool entrepreneurs!
If you are like me, you have at least considered ways you could contribute to the family's income while staying at home to teach your children. I had so many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-business/homeschool-biz-expo/start-home-business/</link>
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		<title>Homeschooled Engineers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nathan (at  left: Mechanical Engineering-2008) &#38; Lane (at right: Electrical Engineering-2009)
After over 12 years of homeschooling, then community college, then the university, our two oldest sons each received a B.S. in engineering at Mississippi State University.
Homeschool gave Lane and Nathan the freedom to pursue their own interests. Their creative ideas were encouraged and enabled. We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschooling-in-high-school/homeschooled-engineers/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool Blessings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
My good friend, Susan Whitehead, who is a homeschooling mother of 5 just like I am, created this little video about homeschooling that though  noting the difficulties, expresses appreciation for the blessings for homeschooling.
Homeschoolers have a secret. Our secret, which many people do not understand, is that homeschooling is more about family life than about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/uncategorized/homeschool-blessings/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool Stress!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Julie Simmons
Avoid Homeschool Burnout...
I've heard it said that if you are new to homeschooling, and you haven't felt like crying several times in the first few weeks, then you are not really homeschooling. We feel the full impact of our own character flaws as well as the faults in our children.  Part of homeschooling [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/homeschool-stress/</link>
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		<title>Foundation of Education</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bible &#38; Spiritual growth
There were many outspoken proponents of education in the time our nation was established. One was Benjamin Rush. He was a doctor during the Revolutionary War.  He happened to be one of John Adams' best friends and he was his  physician, as well.

Benjamin Rush said,
"I beg leave to remark, that the only [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/foundation-education-religion/</link>
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		<title>The Old Schoolhouse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How would you like to get 4 issues of an excellent homeschool magazine for the price of 1?
That's what it is like when you order a one-year print subscription to The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine (US only). Use coupon code FB795 before midnight PST September 22, and  you'll receive a full year for only $7.95.
Get [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/the-old-schoolhouse-magazine-last-chance/</link>
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		<title>Best Homeschool Magazine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Organize Your Home and School, Plus Stay Informed All Year Long!
The Old Schoolhouse has paired their one-year print subscription with the Schoolhouse Planner to provide you with the ultimate in organization and encouragement. U.S., Canadian, and other international residents can purchase these bundles for only $44--that's a savings of $20!
But Hurry! Only 250 of each [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/homeschool-magazine/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool ACT Scores</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ACT Scores for Homeschoolers
Many of you who visit this site know us, the Simmons family. Four of our five children have finished homeschooling through high school and have gone on to college. Of those four, only our daughter made a great score on the ACT (28). Our three sons made scores that didn't keep them [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschooling-in-high-school/homeschool-act-scores/</link>
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		<title>Free Homeschool Curriculum Resource</title>
		<description><![CDATA[-

I am  very happy to share the latest TOS (The Old Schoolhouse Magazine)  E-Book (about E-Books!) with you . . .
E-Homeschooling: Embracing the E-Book Revolution
This originally $14.95 value is FREE!
You may already know the value of E-Books for homeschool curriculum and records, but if you don't, the information found in this free ebook is invaluable [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/free-homeschool-curriculum-resource/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool Record Keeping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps,  like me, you need help with record-keeping?    Do you need something that is  easy to set up and that will give you more time with your children while helping to keep things organized.  An extra benefit to being organized today will enable you, at the same time to capture your family's precious memories.  Your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/homeschool-record-keeping-basic/</link>
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		<title>7000 Children&#8217;s Books-Half Off</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
I have ordered from BookCloseouts .about half a dozen times and each time I have been impressed with the service and the value. I have found some hardcover classics that were priced less than paperbacks. It is like a treasure hunt when I look through their online catalog. When I spend a little time searching, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-literature/7000-childrens-bookshalf/</link>
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		<title>Is College Necessary for Homeschoolers?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
My daughter and I watched this short video today. She can identify with many of the points made by the students in the film. We had just been discussing the lack of value in college today. Her dad keeps reminding us that a college degree is a ticket to many opportunities that you will be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschooling-in-high-school/college-homeschoolers/</link>
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		<title>Best in Children&#8217;s Books</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
These are the books that I grew up with.  The stories and pictures are delightful and remind me of my childhood. When I began homeschooling my children, my mother let me have this set that is shown in the picture above. The name of the series is Best in Children's Books published by Nelson Doubleday [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-literature/childrens-books/</link>
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		<title>Seven Things that Help When Homeschooling Gets Hard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
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We all have bad homeschooling days sometimes. I've even had bad weeks, or bad months, and even some bad years. Now years later, it doesn't seem to matter that every homeschooling day wasn't rosy. Life is just not a bed of roses and neither is homeschooling.  So we just have to expect that there will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschooling-hard/</link>
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		<title>Apologia Science Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Apologia  Home School Curriculum for Science was a Good Fit for Our Family
Our oldest son used Christian science texts that were designed for classroom instruction. He got through Chemistry because one of the fathers volunteered to teach a small homeschool class.
I read about Apologia when it was newly released (I think it was in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/curriculum-review/apologia-science-review/</link>
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		<title>Using Abeka Curriculum in Homeschool</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Some advice from an experienced A Beka Teacher:
"I have taught A Beka for years . The curriculum is very scripted meaning that it tells the teacher exactly what to say and do. It is also very seatwork oriented.  The best thing about it is that my children learn so much! To make it more pleasant,  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/curriculum-review/abeka-curriculum-homeschool/</link>
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		<title>R. M. Ballantyne Books</title>
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If you are looking for excellent literature that will  inspire your sons with a knowledge of world history and global geography, and that do so in the context of the love of Christ....
R.M. Ballantyne was born into Edinburgh’s great 19th century publishing elite. His family firm published both Walter Scott and Thomas Chalmers. No wonder [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-literature/ballantyne-books/</link>
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		<title>Buy Used Saxon Math</title>
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Our cat Frankie loves to get on Jonathan's Saxon Algebra 2 books.  He loves to be the center of attention so he plops down on Jon's books whenever he needs attention. Anyone who has a cat knows that they can be a very big distraction to a student who is trying to learn a new [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/math/buy-saxon-math/</link>
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		<title>Setting up a Homeschool Schedule</title>
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I wrote last year about our success with  our Year Round Homeschool Schedule.  If you haven't settled on a good schedule for your family, you might want to read here about what Cindy Rushton is offering that you can help you (Free for you). It concerns developing a good schedule for your family. This is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/setting-homeschool-schedule/</link>
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		<title>Homemade Play Dough Recipe</title>
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Playdough in Homeschool


Play dough is an art medium for homeschool with multiple uses.  I always kept a supply of play dough for my preschooler's "school" acitivity time.  Making things with play dough was an activity that was often on their school time list. It would keep my 4 year old occupied for a while while [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/playdough-recipe/</link>
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		<title>Learn How to Homeschool</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I want to share with you what is available at this years online homeschool convention...Just Look at a few of the homeschool workshops for you this year:


Teaching the Multi-Grade Homeschool Home
What You Need to Have a Good Art Education Program in the Home
Saving Money with Coupons
Habit Formation
Reach for the Stars: Getting Your Children (and You) [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/learn-how-to-homeschool/</link>
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		<title>Online Homeschool Convention</title>
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When Tim and I made the decision over 20 years ago to homeschool our children, my first task was to read everything I could find about homeschooling.  With my children's future in my hands, I wanted to learn, learn, learn so I could offer them the best education and family life [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/online-homeschool-convention/</link>
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		<title>Is Homeschooling Radical?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are we homeschoolers radical in our approach to our children's education? No. No. No.

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How long has homeschooling been around?
Home education has been the primary means of learning for the majority of recorded history.  Even before history was written down, we are certain that children learned mostly through the teaching in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-history/history-homeschooling/</link>
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		<title>Home Grown Kids</title>
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My friend Debbie Bailey gave me a book to read about homeschooling.  The book was Homegrown Kids: A Practical Handbook for Teaching Your Children at Home by Dorothy and Raymond Moore.  I was interested in homeschooling but I knew nothing about it.  Debbie had given me a book that was to change [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/home-grown-kids/</link>
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		<title>Frugal Simple Living</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Help for the frugal family!
Christian parents have a desire to have homes that model good work ethic, enterprise, and accomplishment. Homeschool families strive to incorporate activities for all family members that work toward these goals. Now more than ever, as we face challenging economic times, we all want to find cost-saving activities that are constructive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/frugal-living/fugal-living/</link>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Chores</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tips for Successful Kids Chores will help you improve your home chore plan. You will find suggestions for implementing a chore program in your home that includes your children. Here you will find some ideas for how it is done in other homes. Also, you'll find chore ideas to give to your children so that they can to work as part your family team.]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/childrens-chores/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool on a Shoestring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The financial crisis is affecting homeschool families.  Here are some things that I have done to save money on homeschooling...tips on how to homeschool on a shoestring. ]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/frugal-living/cheap-homeschooling/</link>
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		<title>Downloadable Politics &amp; Art</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Politics &#038; Art-This study covers the significance of art and politics in history. Written in an easy to understand style, this text discusses the significance of propaganda,important political artists and art and includes stimulating projects.]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/lapbooks-notebooks/politics-and-art-unit-download/</link>
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		<title>Hopeful Farm-Families with Special Needs Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The mission of Hopeful Farm is truly unique and much needed as it seeks to provide an all-access environment in which families impacted by special needs may find time to focus on each other, build relationships, and gain refreshment and renewal in an escape from the exhausting grind of everyday life.]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/families-with-special-needs-children/</link>
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		<title>Year-round Homeschool</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The homeschool schedule I like the best is 4 or 5 weeks of school and then taking a week off.  We allowed extra time off at Christmas and during the summer.  I would look ahead at the calendar and roughly plan for 36 weeks of school.   As we proceed through our school year, we are flexible with the weeks off.  We may take the week off earlier or later than planned as things come up that will keep us from getting school lessons done.  ]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/the-best-scheduleyear-round-homeschool/</link>
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		<title>Free Notebooking &amp; Lapbook</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Each week, Currclick offers some amazing homeschool resources for free! If your family enjoys making lapbooks or keeping notebooks to chronicle your studies, then CurrClick is the best resource that you'll find. Free Notebooking Pages!... Your child WILL have fun creating a notebook from the Little Bear Treasury,
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		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/lapbooks-notebooks/free-notebooking-pages/</link>
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		<title>Switched-On Schoolhouse Software Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Switched on Schoolhouse even assigns projects. Her children are enjoying this curriculum. They read a chapter and answer a series of questions on their own. Then they push the grade button and get instant feedback.]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/curriculum-review/switched-on-schoolhouse-software-review/</link>
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		<title>Homeschool Planning for Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is time to begin a new year of homeschool (unless you homeschool year round, but that's another post).
Homeschooling moms must juggle teaching with housework, cooking, shopping, mothering, being a good wife.  My best advice is for you to PLAN &#38; PRAY...
Here is a list of planning tips:
1.  Write out goals for the family as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://besthomeschoolbuys.com/blog/homeschool-tips/homeschool-organization/homeschool-planning-for-success/</link>
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