Archive for DVD
Go Science
Posted by: | CommentsCan one ever have too much science or too many experiments? My children certainly don’t think it’s possible, and I constantly feel like I have a wide gap in our science curriculum. I’m always eager to fill that nagging space with solid material.
Go Science is a Creation based Science DVD Series, authored by Mr. Ben Roy, and created to supplement elementary and middle school science courses.
Mr. Roy has taught elementary and middle school, also serving as principal. He has been awarded Teacher of the Year, and maintains teacher certifications in two states. He is a past director of a TV newschannel Science Theater, and continues to travel extensively with his live science shows.
Presently, there are 6 DVD’s in the Go Science Series. Running time per DVD varies from 29 minutes to 59 minutes. Each DVD is divided into several segments, around 3-6 minutes each. Each segment spotlights a specific experiment. Ben Roy “captivates, motivates, and inspires students to be excited about science, while providing effective instruction based on science phenomena. Each spectacular demonstration of physical or chemical science has a spiritual application and points to our Creator!” ~ quoted from the web page. With purposeful intent, he teaches students to acknowledge that, “Every time we learn something about SCIENCE, we learn something about our CREATOR GOD!”
Regularly listed for $14.95 each – or $79.95 for the set of 6 – Library & Educational Services makes the Go Science DVDs available for just $8.97 each, or $47.95 for the entire set. LES is a wholesale company, serving “resellers, educators, librarians, home educators, as well as church leaders such as pastors or directors of children’s ministries.” They supply wholesome, educational books, DVDs, CDs, games, and more, at 30% – 70% off retail prices!
Motion: Discovering the Laws of Gravity and Motion - includes a Gyroscope and Newtonian Cradle
Simple Machines, Sound and Weather – includes an Incline Plane, Trebuchet, and Making a Cloud
Magnetism, Engineering, Electricity, and Design – includes Making a Compass, Light Bulb, Solar Energy, and a Heat Engine
Chemistry, States of Matter, and Life Science – including Chemical Luminescence and Optical Illusion
Air and Flight – including the Bernoulli Effect, Drum Crush, and Balloon Balance
Water, Space, and the Solar System – includes how to Boil Water in a Paper Cup, and how to Make a Rocket
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The Go Science Series is recommended for ages 6-14. My 7 year old was the only one that honestly appreciated it. There is just enough “action” to keep her attention long enough to gain a nugget of scientific information. Everyone else thought they were far too juvenile to be engaging. Although, Mr. Roy is quite knowledgeable and passionate about teaching science, his program seems dated, and lacks some of the depth, the how‘s and why‘s of the experiments, that is needed to hold the attention of an older student. My personal recommendation is early elementary, possibly 5-10 years old.
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If you have questions or comments for him, you can contact him via email - benroy@gosciencezone.com, write - Mr. Roy, 27 Winter Lane, Ringgold, GA 30736, or call – 423.596.7469.
Please, follow the links I’ve posted here, for more details, and as always, you can click the graphic below and read the opinions shared by my Crew mates.
Blessings,
Disclaimer* A downloadable copy of this product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments.
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Good Education
Posted by: | CommentsI want to give my children the opportunity of a good education. After feeding them and clothing them, sometimes, the cost is greater than my budget.
This isn’t the case with KinderBach.
“KinderBach provides a solid music foundation for the children while, at the same time, overlapping and enhancing basic math and language skills.” Designed for beginners, ages 3-7. It is good education.
Karri Gregor is the fun, energetic author, illustrator and educator of KinderBach. She uses memorable piano pals, Frisco, Dodi, and friends, to teach note reading, rhythm, singing, composition, and more, reinforcing the value of each lesson with coloring pages, worksheets, and games.
Piano for young children. The lessons are child-friendly, quick and easy! More than 240, 10 minute lessons, achieving 6 levels. DVD/CD packages starting at $40.45 +s/h or an instantly accessible online subscription for $95.88 per year. That makes it good education within budget! That’s just $7.99 per month or less than 30 cents a day for a music tutor, no scheduling conflicts and no gas money. I didn’t even factor in the 30% off you can get, until February 2013, when you use coupon code TOScrew2012.
I first discovered KinderBach last year, and since then there have been some exciting changes. You can still use the program on your computer, even streaming to your TV, but now, you can also use it with iPad, Android Tablet, Nook, or Kindle Fire!
They still have their 30 Day Money Back Guarantee, plus all DVD’s & CD’s have a lifetime replacement if damaged for any reason. There’s really no risk because KinderBach also offers a two week free trial, before you pay for anything.
Take a few minutes to follow the links I’ve posted here, to the KinderBach website. It’s simple to navigate and full of great information!
Still have Comments or Questions?
Email – info@KinderBach.com
Phone – 563.332.0587
Write -
KinderBach LLC
P.O. Box 181
LeClaire, IA 52773
or
You can also choose from nearly a hundred other reviews, viewpoints, written by my crew mates, when you click the graphic below.
I think learning is simply fun and affordable with KinderBach at Home.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
*Contents of this blog are copyrighted; they are the property of Knee Deep In Grace and may not be used without written permission.
FREE College
Posted by: | CommentsI am not blind. I actually have good eye sight, but sometimes I feel like I’m stumbling around in the dark. This is especially true when trying to help my teens prepare for college.
Just as I imagine Braille changes the life of a person without sight, College Prep Genius has the potential to change the life of the college-bound student. They both offer hope, through real applications and solutions.
Did you know that test prep should start in a student’s freshman year? The PSAT/NMSQT can be taken even earlier and good scores can have a tremendous affect on college acceptance and tuition. Consistent study and familiarizing practice time takes the paralyzing fear of the unknown out of the test taking. If you have expectations for college, start your research now.
“Going to college today can be extremely expensive and a student can incur long-lasting debt that can follow him or her for many years. The truth is, 50% of college is paid for by loans, 40% by grants and about 10% actually comes from scholarships. The good news is that college can be within the reach for just about everyone. There are many ways students can receive scholarships as well as FREE college!”
College Prep Genius is designed to increase standardized test scores, aiming to secure scholarships and assistance to pay for college. Master the SAT Class DVD is a 10 hour course, taught in 45 minute segments, over 12 lessons. ($59.95) Everything in the DVD is also thoroughly covered in the textbook. ($49.95) And, there is a companion workbook. ($19.95)
The lessons walk the student through each section of the SAT:
Critical Reading - learn to cut your time in half.
Math – learn to recognize patterns and eliminate questions from the start.
Writing – learn to write an exemplary essay in 15 minutes.
Plus ~
350 tips, shortcuts and strategies
Math terms
Latin roots, prefixes; suffixes
and
More than 30 scholarship websites
College Prep Genius teaches techniques and even tricks, to get correct answers quicker, that can raise your SAT score as much as 600 points.
This is a student-friendly course, each lesson can be paced to the student; viewed repetitively or not. The author, Jean Burk, is an outstanding instructor. Her enthusiasm for SAT Prep Success is irresistible! Being properly equipped for any task builds confidence. It is logical that confidence in your test preparation would help you excel in the actual test. We don’t have our results, yet, but we believe they’ll reflect the exceptional benefits of taking this course.
Comments or Questions?
write -
College Prep Genius
P.O. Box 398
Hurst, TX 76053
phone -
817.282.7737
email -
info@collegeprepgenius.com
Normally $129.85 total, the College Prep Genius DVD Set is on sale now, at 25% off = $99.00. Ultimately, it’s risk free because of the 100% Money Back Guarantee. I highly recommend it for every junior high and high school student. It is easy to follow and there’s enough information, in the first lessons alone, to dispel any darkness. I wish it had been available ten years ago, for my first teens.
The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Review Crew reviewed College Prep Genius and their Vocabcafe Series, which you can find by following the links provided throughout this post.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
*Contents of this blog are copyrighted; they are the property of Knee Deep In Grace and may not be used without written permission.
The Look of a Multitasker
Posted by: | CommentsI consider myself, as a momma-to-many, to be a somewhat proficient multitasker, but I think the flip side to that, on my rare off day, is scatterbrained. Efficient multitasking is methodical, steady, holding one’s thoughts captive, where as scatterbrained leans more toward having a screw loose.
To add Latin to one’s homeschool curriculum, especially one that will afford the student a full 1 year foreign language credit, can be an excellent endeavor or one that throws a wrench in the cog-wheels-of-life and breaks down the whole machine. It can be impressive or not-so.
Memoria Press and their First Form Latin curriculum is solid. It builds the foundation of language – grammar first – systematically.
Click the graphic to learn more about Memoria Press.
Memoria Press is an established name in publishing, synonymous with Classical Christian education. It is set apart by characteristics of simplicity, quality, and affordability. It is a dependable, family-run company, founded by Cheryl Lowe more than 15 years ago. You may already be familiar with her highly successful Latina Christiana I program, an introduction to Latin, beginning in the 3rd grade. First Form Latin is perfect for all beginners or as a follow-up to Latina Christiana I, and both have been designed for parents and teachers with no previous Latin experience.
First Form Latin is a 34-lesson, comprehensive study written for 5th-12th grades. The First Form series includes: a Teacher’s Manual (view sample pages), a Student text (view sample pages), a Student workbook (view sample pages), Quizzes & Tests, and a Pronunciation CD, for $55 (view sample recitations). With my very limited Latin background, I found this study a bit overwhelming. I am not a confident Latin teacher. Yes, the tools I need to teach it are included, but I try to maintain a firm hold on my time throughout the day, and because I don’t know enough Latin to begin with, this seems like a time-sucker to me. I felt like I had to learn a lesson or two, ahead of my students, to enable me to effectively teach it. The Teacher’s Manual ensures that I can, but I needed a lot of pre-lesson prep. Maybe, my perfectionistic-bent caused me to make it harder than it had to be (imagine that) but the fact is, I rather someone more qualified teach my children (and me, for that matter) Latin. An additional $60 ($115 total) adds DVD’s and flashcards to the First Form series.
I now have a master private tutor, for seven students, teaching a remarkably effective Latin program, AND I impressively resemble an efficacious operator of concurrent undertakings. Thanks to Memoria Press, I am a productive multitasker!
Glen Moore is an engaging teacher, and although he moves rather quickly through each 30 minute lesson, learning Latin seems fairly easy with him at the front of the class.
[from the website] First Form Latin features include:
- Designed for students and teachers with no Latin background
- 8×8 inch Student Text, small, concise, unintimidating with 34 two-page lessons on facing uncluttered pages
- Limited vocabulary of 185 words
- Full-size Student Workbook with 4-6 pages of exercises per lesson
- Vocabulary derivatives and detailed explanations of Latin sayings
- Grammar catechism for daily rapid-fire review
- Milestone markers for each grammar objective
- Everything-you-could-possibly-need teacher manual
- Organized for easy access
- Student Text inset with answers in color
- Chalk-talk scripted lessons
- Recitation schedule
- Pronunciation reminders
- Workbook with key
- Unit tests and lesson quizzes booklet
- FYI section for extra background
Memoria Press has a Return Guarantee. One of my favorite tidbits of their policy is “if a tape, CD, or DVD ever skips, breaks, or is damaged, they will replace it for only a $3 shipping and handling charge.” So, I make the initial investment, and basically, no matter how many children I have or what they might accidentally do to the DVD, I have an outstanding curriculum that will see me through graduation! That makes Memoria Press multi-child, big-family friendly, and I am economically savvy!
Browse their website for details of their other subjects:
and more.
General Questions? ~ online forum
Order Questions? ~ email ~ magister@memoriapress.com
Telephone ~ 877.862.1097 (toll free) or 502-966-9115
Mail ~
Memoria Press
4603 Popular Level Road
Louisville, KY 40213
and
Read additional reviews of publications from Memoria Press, written by my crew mates, by clicking the TOS link below.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
*Contents of this blog are copyrighted; they are the property of Knee Deep In Grace and may not be used without written permission.
A Reliable Resource
Posted by: | CommentsI don’t think there’s anything I’ve found that I won’t use to reinforce a lesson, subject or concept, if the content is acceptable and the source is reliable. Some things are much easier to use than others and don’t require nearly the manipulation or contortions on my part. Oh, the stories I could tell you…but, I’ll leave that for another time.
Marshall Publishing & Promotions, Inc. has Lots and Lots of DVD’s, Books and CD’s AS SEEN ON TV and not readily found in stores. They have won numerous awards! They say that it is their goal to amaze, amuse, entertain and educate and we think they reach that goal. They meet the criteria of acceptable and reliable, with the bonus of thorough and convenient, with little effort on my part.
Marshall Publishing is the exclusive distributor of Kaw Valley Films DVD programs, and Kaw Valley Films is the producer of a DVD, George Washington Carver – His Life and His Work, that is an excellent resource for a recent study in our history.
Suggested for ages 4th grade – Adult, we watched it as a family, including Kindergarten through High School. It is a detailed, well written, 29-minute documentary of an extraordinary life. We’ve previously studied Mr. Carver, yet we still discovered more about him! Did you know that he personally never used the name “Washington?” At the time, there was another George Carver in the school he was attending; so, to distinguish between the two of them, he added the middle initial W to his name. George W. Carver. Some time later, he was asked if the W. stood for Washington and his reply was along the lines of, “why not,” but he never included the name when he signed it or introduced himself.
“Born into slavery and reared during the Reconstruction years in the South, George Washington Carver struggled through poor health, poverty and prejudice…to become a great benefactor, not only to his people…but to his country as well. Carver is known in history books as the “peanut man” – for his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton. As one of the world’s foremost experts in agriculture and horticulture, Carver, through his research and teaching at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama practically reinvented land management in the South. He is said to have compiled a list of over 300 uses for and by-products of peanuts such as cosmetics, dyes and paints, plastics, gasoline and nitroglycerin.
But his work as a creative scientist stretches far beyond that endeavor. He marveled at the world around him and his ability to inspire those closely associated with him may well have been one of his greatest lifetime achievements. As a living example of the importance of hard work, a positive attitude and a good education, Carver was instrumental in changing the stereotype of the time that the black race was intellectually inferior to the white race.
Here then, is the story of Carver’s life…a life that should not be forgotten, for it is full of hope, meaning and inspiration.”
As quoted from the website at:
http://marshallpublishinginc.com/george-washington-carver-his-life-and-his-works-dvd.html
Study Guide available - click graphic for access
Among their Lots and Lots of DVD’s are several other Educational Historical Documentary DVD’s:
Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Battle and The Address
The Complete History of America’s Railroads
The Historic Expedition of Lewis and Clark
and more.
Regular price is $24.95. Web sale price is currently $19.95. For a limited time, I have a 15% discount for my readers, making your cost just $16.96. When purchasing item #KVFD-106 use code TOSC1 for savings.
To contact Marshall Publishing & Promotions, Inc. write to:
123 S. Hough St.
Barrington, IL 60010
email: info@marshallpublishinginc.com
telephone: 224.238.3530
or
customer service: 888.300.3455
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Although we were impressed with the amount of content found in the George Washington Carver – His Life and His Work DVD, the format of the production seemed rather dated. We did not think the photography was quite as stunning as suggested, because the whole film was shot in rather muted tones. We appreciate the humble and brilliant life of the man and noting his love of horticulture and agriculture, we found it odd that there were so few “green” plants, and little floral beauty interspersed throughout this movie. Mr. Carver loved his flowers and was known to wear a fresh one in his lapel every day! Overall, though, this documentary was a nice addition to our studies.
My crew mates had the opportunity to review other products from Marshall Publishing. I know that several of them enjoyed the educational fun of Lots and Lots of Fire Trucks and Firefighters Book and Safety Songs DVD Set. Click the graphic below to find their reviews.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
I appreciate your comments. Thank you.
*Contents of this blog are copyrighted; they are the property of Knee Deep In Grace and may not be used without written permission.
Hooked on Latin!
Posted by: | CommentsMy husband’s parents were devout Catholic’s. He grew up attending Mass each week, even while on camping vacations in another state and was sent to cracked-across-the-knuckles parochial school until high school. To hear him tell about it, attending church was like going to the same boring, stage play every single week and not being able to understand a word they were saying. He was an altar boy and can actually quote a few Latin phrases; yet, he has no idea how they translate. He’s sure he heard enough Latin to last a lifetime!
I had no such education. I went to a very small country school while growing up and the only foreign language credit offered for high school college prep was Latin. I took the required two years and actually loved it! I learned very little, though. Looking back, I know our Latin teacher was a dear person and, I think she enjoyed her knowledge of the language, but she didn’t teach it well. That was more than 30 years ago.
I home educate my children, but I do not profess to teach every subject well. Often, I supply curriculum, teachers and resources. I also have a significant role as the enforcer and the encourager. =) I love it when I find just the right combination that works for my child. *Drum roll, please…
Thanks to The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Review Crew, I have discovered Visual Latin. You might wonder why I would even look at a Latin program for my children. Why learn Latin? My main reason:
fundamental Latin = foundational English
I also happen to know that if you are able to learn Latin, the leap to learning many other languages is not nearly as far. Latin is a solid core.
Visual Latin was started by two dads whose wives homeschool their children.
Having now met Dwane Thomas, through this video series, I can tell you that he is an outstanding teacher of Latin and an instigator of laughter!
Thomas Purifoy, Jr. is a producer, writer, director and editor for his company, Compass Cinema, and the curriculum creator of Visual Latin, and Modern Parables, among others.
Visual Latin is a self-paced study, generally for students ages 9 and up, with a good grip on reading. It is comprised of 30 lessons. Entire DVD set is $80.00 or (3) groups of 10 @ $30.00 each or download lesson groups of 10 for $25.00 each. Stay with me and keep reading, because even with my crew and our budget, it is worth it! Mr. Thomas is just that good!
Visual Latin | A Quick Explanation from Compass Cinema on Vimeo.
Dwane Thomas has an infectious love for learning language! His “Hear it! See it! Speak it! design” and his quick wit, blending the natural method with the traditional method of learning Latin, is key. Each lesson consists of three parts: grammar, sentence structure and reading, with each part divided into a short, less than 10 minutes, video viewing and a printable, PDF worksheet. Click the graphic below for a sample of the entire first lesson, on verbs.
Latin phrases, passages are read from the Latin Vulgate Bible.
We are hooked on Latin! Even when the busyness of every day sidetracks me sometimes, inevitably someone says, “Can we do our Laughing Latin?” Feel free to check in with me over the next few months, to see if we are still on course, but I fully expect us (yes, me, too) to know a bit of Latin by then. Discover Visual Latin for yourself.
Try 6 FREE lessons! and find numerous FREE resources available on the website:
Visual Latin Vocabulary Reference Sheets
Visual Latin Flashcards on Quizlet
I’ve provided many direct links, throughout this post, to other reviews and comments, as well as more in depth explanations and details of this notable program. You can also read additional reviews by my sea-worthy crew mates, just click the TOS banner below.
Comments or Questions?
The Compass Store
609 West Iris Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
or facebook
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
I appreciate each of your comments. Thank you.
*Contents of this blog are copyrighted; they are the property of Knee Deep In Grace and may not be used without written permission.
Mirror Images
Posted by: | CommentsMonkey see, monkey do – with as many children as I’ve raised, and more that I’ve cared for, over the years – I know this is a fact. Children, especially young ones, mirror the images and examples they see. You do something often enough and your child will pick it up. Children mimic what they hear. Repeating the words and often even the tone.
It is also a fact that children that are read to, learn to read and have better comprehension than those that are not. Did you know that “a one year old learns twice as fast as a three year old, and a three year old learns twice as fast as a five year old?” Did you know that your baby can learn to read?
Intellectual Baby believes that “these early years represent a critical time in your baby’s life. This is the absolutely best time to teach babies to read, introduce music, art, foreign languages, etc…”
Their top product line is the MonkiSee Program, developed by homeschooling mother of 6, Krista Guerrero. It includes 30 minutes each, interactive, educational DVD’s, accompanied by books and flashcards that will help you teach your baby to read.
Click on the logo for a quick quiz to see if MonkiSee is right for you and your child.
MonkiSee DVD’s increase brain stimulation, boost IQ and strengthen the bond between you and your child as you participate in his/her learning. They are easy and fun for children ages 3 months to 4 years old. It is my experience that the Monki See Monki Doo theme song will stick in your head for days and become one of your child’s favorites.
Featuring two silly, brother monkeys, Howie and Skip, and utilizing catchy songs, poetry, puppets, real life children and animals, sound effects, written words (vocabulary) and spoken language (rhyming) – your child will be captivated by MonkiSee. Krista, the author, recommends that “in order for babies and young children to get the most from these products, the video should be played daily, about 5 days a week, for a month or so.”
I was given MonkiSee – Baby’s First Words DVD for this review. After the third viewing I no longer had to prompt watching the DVD, my granddaughter asks for “monkey” everyday. Her 4 month old brother hasn’t had much to say about it…yet =) but after reading several testimonials I’m excited to see the results in the next year.
Baby’s First Words is generally for ages 3 months to 2 years. Common, often used words are introduced, like mommy and daddy and my favorite, kiss, as well as describing body parts – head, arm, leg; nose… It helps a child to see and hear; identify and read their first 40 words.
Individual DVD’s are regularly $24.95, but they are on sale now for $19.95. Click the graphic above for Baby’s First Words.
You can purchase Know Your Monkey, paper cover book, for $9.95. Click the graphic above to see books in the MonkiSee Program.
Baby Reading Kit 4 is the best value! It includes:
3 MonkiSee DVD’s
5 sets of MonkiSee oversize flashcards
1 guide to teaching babies to read
2 MemoFlix Video FlashCards DVD’s
with 80 categories and over 800 words
2 MonkiSee books
On sale now for $139.95, you save 45% – Click the graphic to read all about it. They guarantee complete satisfaction of products and will refund the full purchase price less the cost of shipping.
877.505.5079 or 407.574.2886
Click Howie to review Frequently Asked Questions
Skip can take you to the Teaching Baby to Read Blog
My Crew Mates have posted their own MonkiSee reviews, and you can find them when you click on the graphic below.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Latin Alive!
Posted by: | CommentsI mentioned in another post, that I didn’t have the option of taking Spanish in High School. I took Latin, in preparation for medical studies in college. I actually loved it and still recognize many root words, although I did not pursue medicine. I know that Latin is not a dead language, because it lives in the languages we speak today.
I’ve known many homeschooling families that use Latin and Greek courses. There was always a part of me that wondered if my children were missing out on something beneficial, but feeling ill-equipped to teach Latin, I set the thought aside.
Classical Academic Press believes “Latin trains a student for grammar, how a language works and how to think critically.” They make it possible for me and you to teach Latin.
I wanted a curriculum that would benefit my older students, before they graduate, but I had a serious concern that it would be a difficult fit because they had no previous Latin foundation. Classical Academic Press has several courses to choose from:
Click the graphic for a PDF Catalog of Courses
Latin, Spanish, Greek, French, Logic, Bible and Poetry
They also have different levels of instruction - Song School Latin, Latin for Children, and Latin Alive! will take a student from Kindergarten through early high school.
When I read that Latin Alive! is “both an introduction for the upper school student who has not yet studied the language, and an excellent, deeper continuation of grammar school study,” I knew it was the right choice for us.
I was given the Latin Alive! Book 1 bundle ($139.95), for this review. This includes the Latin Alive! Book 1 Student Text ($24.95), the Latin Alive! Book 1 Teacher’s Edition ($29.95), and the Latin Alive! Book 1 DVD & CD Set ($114.95). This is the first text in what will be a 3 year study.
Latin Alive! is a thorough course. There is a Latin for Teachers DVD Series – a 16 hour, professional, Latin video training course. At this point, I opted out of the teacher training and I’m learning Latin with my students. I get to hold the Teacher’s Edition, though.
Latin Alive! starts at the beginning and assumes no previous Latin knowledge.
- Thirty six weekly chapters including twenty nine new content chapters and seven review, “reading” chapters.
- Pronunciation Guides
- Weekly introduction of vocabulary
- Thorough grammar explanations including all five noun declensions and cases, all verb conjugations, irregular verbs, various pronouns, adjectives and adverbs
- United States state seals and their Latin mottos
- Extensive study of the Latin derivatives of English words
- Substantial Latin readings and translation exercises
- Lessons and stories of Roman culture, myths and history
- Exercises and questions to prepare students for the National Latin Exam and the Advanced Placement Exam
- Includes historical contributions from Christopher Schlect, historian and Academic Dean at New Saint Andrews College, Moscow, ID
- Teacher’s Materials including answer keys, teacher’s helps and additional activities available separately
It has been challenging and at times, even difficult, but as we’ve found a solid rhythm in the day to day lessons, our feeling of accomplishment has grown, we’ve become more confident (and competitive) and it’s also, fun!
Click text cover to view Sample Pages
Classical Academic Press offers Free Resources and answers to specific, individual questions, when you Ask the magister (teacher).
More Latin
A Yahoo group chats about Latin Alive! It’s “a place to discuss anything related to the teaching of Latin Alive!“ Questions, ideas and resources.
Author and Latin One teacher, Karen Moore, has a blog page for Latin Alive!
There’s also my favorite place -
A game and activity website that corresponds with Classical Academic Press materials…
Just a click away from the most Creative Practice!
Classical Academic Press is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, with specials and discounts on some of their products. Don’t miss a thing – become a facebook fan.
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Several of my TOS Crew Mates had an opportunity to review curriculum from Classical Academic Press, too. Click on the banner below to read what they have to say.
Blessings,
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Giveaway
Posted by: | CommentsHeather, @ The Blessings Pour Out is having her first giveaway – MOST (movie). Christianity Today called the movie “life changing.”
Stop by for a visit and tell her PK @ Knee Deep In Grace sent you.
Blessings,
Say hello, while you’re here. I value the gift of your comments. Thanks. PK
Remember class field trips?
Posted by: | CommentsI used to love going on class field trips, when I was in school. I had no idea, though, all of the pre-planning and preparation that went into it before the permission slip was even sent home for my mother’s signature.
As a home educator, the organization and planning of field trips is now my responsibility. Just to take this crew to the lake for a couple of hours, takes nearly 30 minutes to pack and then another half hour to unpack. Beach towels, life jackets, sunscreen, water bottles, volleyball, frisbee, snack, shovels, pails, sifter, blanket or chairs, etc. This is for swimming only; if there is any hiking or fishing planned, well… you can imagine. A day at the zoo… wow!
* Smithsonian National Zoo, Washington, D.C.
My children and I recently visited the Blue Creek Rainforest Reserve of Belize, Central America; Cloud Lake bog in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada and five deserts in the southwestern, USA.
* a waterbug
I didn’t pack a thing! No bug spray, because there were no mosquitoes. No sunscreen, because there was no overbearing sun or drenching humidity. No umbrella; no rain. No water bottles, because we didn’t get thirsty. No leeches or waterbugs to contend with; yet, we observed them up close and we watched a jaguar, without fear of being pounced upon!
*Blue Creek Rainforest Reserve
*Jaguar
*Leafcutter ant
Thanks to Digital Frog International, and their Digital Field Trips on DVD, we were able to explore 3 eco-systems from the comfort and ease of our home. Scientifically sound, virtual reality field trips to the rainforest, the wetlands, and the desert.
We walked the forest floor, climbed trees and sat atop the canopy. We waded through swamps and suffocating mud. We crossed the arid lands of the Sonoran Desert, the Painted Desert and Cattail Falls oasis in Big Bend National Park; the Black Rock Desert and even Death Valley. On our way, we learned about the organisms; plants and animals that inhabit each eco-system.
While in the rainforest we participated in an in depth exploration of botany, in the wetlands the in depth exploration was of photosynthesis, and in the desert, homeostasis and adaptations.
Digital Field Trips is science at it’s best!
- interactive software
- animation
- graphics
- illustrations
- stunning photographs
- videos
- detailed text
- narration
- integrated dictionary
- 360^ panoramas
- zoom
- ambient sound
- diagrams
- games
- worksheets
Home licensing for each, single disc is $60; the set of 3 is $125. School licensing is available. Visit the Digital Frog Shop online for products and pricing.
Try before you buy – download a free limited version at http://www.digitalfrog.com/club/demo_download.html
Call ~ 1-800-621-3764 (international)
1-(519)-766-1097 (local)
Fax ~ 1-(519)-767-9994
Each of my children found these field trips fascinating. My elementary age and pre-reader needed some assistance to navigate the terrain, but my middle school through high school found the trek easy, but fully engaging.
I have no doubt, we will travel with Digital Frog International, time and again.
They also have The Digital Frog 2.5, virtual frog dissection, anatomy & ecology and Science Matrix: Cell Structure & Function.
Many of my crew mates, from The Old Schoolhouse (R) Magazine Homeschool Review Crew, reviewed the 3 disc set, Digital Field Trips. Click below to read their reviews.
This product was given to me, free of charge, in exchange, for my honest review, as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Blessings,
