Homeschool Freebie lineup for Aug. 30 - Sept 3rd
April Boyer
Monday, August 30th:
Learn to DESIGN FANTASTIC BRIDGES ON YOUR COMPUTER,
& CREATE REAL MODEL BRIDGES TOO!
For kids who want to know more about designing and building,
today's freebie is a real treat. This software program & ebook set
is an exciting introduction to engineering and design.
The ebook "Designing and Building File-Folder Bridges:
A Problem-Based Introduction to Engineering" provides students
with an opportunity to learn how engineers use math, science, and
technology to design real structures-in the context of a hands-on
model bridge-building project. It is intended primarily for
high school students, but those in lower grades should be able
to complete the model projects. Accompanying this book is
"The West Point Bridge Designer", a computer program which will
introduce you to engineering through an authentic, hands-on
design experience. This software provides you with the tools
to model, test, and optimize a steel highway bridge, based on
realistic specifications, constraints, and performance criteria.
Our kids used to play with previous versions of this thing for
hours and hours, and loved to make all sorts of fantastically
intricate bridges. Your kids will love it too!
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Tuesday, August 31st:
The Horse Fair (PDF ebook)
Young Philip, resting after his plowing, is surprised by a
mysterious gentleman who invites him to a wondrous and magical
horse fair at which he sees great horses from literature and
history. Excellent "living book" by James Baldwin for both
horse and history lovers.
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Wednesday, Sept 1st:
Family Christmas Portrait Ideas! (PDF ebook)
Wha-a-a-t? A Christmas-themed resource at the beginning of September?
YES, because if you want to do something different this year
with your Christmas cards & greetings, NOW is the time to start
thinking about how to do it!
Here's a delightfully creative idea guide for creating fun and
interesting family photos & cards for the holiday season.
Don't just settle for a boring, "ho hum" family portrait...
make this year's family greetings something everyone will
treasure and remember!
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Thursday, Sept 2nd:
The Big Banana Cookbook (PDF ebook)
Does your family love bananas? Then you'll want to get this
goldmine of over 600 banana recipes - everything from banana
bread to casseroles, from breakfasts to desserts! Yum!
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Friday, Sept 3rd:
Our Favorite Frugal Family Fun Idea Book (PDF ebook)
Great report includes dozens of terrific ideas contributed
by homeschool families on fun activities that won't
break the bank: Inexpensive OUtings, Fun Evenings,
Creative Activities, Educational stuff... much more!
Don't miss it!
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You'll find each of these resources on their respective days at:
http://www.homeschoolfreebieoftheday.com
NOTE: If you ever have any trouble accessing the site with that link, try
http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com
...it works too!
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