Phonics Instruction
Deluxe Play'n Talk
Author: Dr. Marie LeDoux
For information or to order: www.playntalk.com

Well, I have to admit that when I opened the box for which I had anxiously awaited, I felt a bit overwhelmed.  Clever packaging, colorful contents…there are so many things to look at in the Play'n Talk box!  Thankfully, there were also several loose papers inside telling me not to get overwhelmed and explaining that this program is designed to cover several years of beginning reading and language arts.
 

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History: K - 12
A Timeline for All Time
Author: Vicki Froehlich
Publisher: BooksBloom
For more information or to order: www.atimelineforalltime.com

Most homeschool moms know that teaching with a timeline will help "cement" their family's study of history.  However, it can be overwhelming to think about how to structure and use a timeline effectively.  Homeschool mom, Vickie Froehlich, has created a timeline that is both beautiful and functional. . 

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Games
SiegeStones
Published by: Live Oak Games
For more information or to order: www.liveoakgames.com

SiegeStones is a strategy game created by Live Oak Games.  When we opened the box we immediately noticed the quality of the contents.  There is no plastic or cardboard; the board and the towers are wooden and the playing pieces are polished stones.  One stone in our game was broken, but since plenty of stones were supplied, we were still able to play the game without any problems. 

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Name That Word
Published by: Creative Teaching Associates
For more information or to order: www.mastercta.com

Name That Word is a fun learning game that helps kids in grades 5-12 apply their knowledge of grammar.  The colorful playing board is decorated with silly cartoon characters making the game fun from the very start.  There are 125 different sentences placed three per space around the board.  A spinner indicates not only how many spaces to move, but which sentence and which highlighted word in the sentence the player is to identify. 
 

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Games: Science
ANATOMIX
Publisher: The Green Board Game Company
For more information or to order: www.greenboardgames.com/

Anatomix is a board game for 2-4 players ages 5 and up that tries to teach children about the human body. Specifically the children compete to put together 1 of 4 puzzles based on a system of the human body (skeletal, nervous, muscular, and organs).  

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Spy Alley
Pubisher: Spy Alley Partners L.L.P.
For more information or to order: www.spyalley.com

Move over James Bond!  Thanks to the makers of Spy Alley, everyone can join the world of suspense and intrigue!

One time was all it took for Spy Alley to move to the top of our family's "Favorite Game" list.  Utilizing deductive reasoning, strategizing, and a bit of bluffing, each player works to hide their identity while acquiring the spy tools needed to win the game.  In this game everyone is a spy - each from a different country. 
 

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Scholastic Chess Series
For more information or to order: www.championshipchess.net

Having only a basic knowledge of the game of chess, I have spent a lot of time over the years looking for chess books for kids and never found anything that taught much more than the basics. Then we started traveling to homeschool conventions and met the folks at Championship Chess. Both of my boys have spent countless hours playing other homeschool children at the tables they provide. In fact, you’ll usually find several kids standing, patiently waiting for a game to finish so they can have a turn.

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Boyhood and Beyond
Author: Bob Schultz
Publisher: Great Expectations Book Company
For more information or to order: www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com (We are pleased to offer the outstanding book in our catalog.)

As the mother of two growing boys I am always looking for books to encourage them on their journey to becoming young men.  I also want to present my sons with Godly role models, whether in our personal relationships or through the pages of a book.  Bob Schultz, a carpenter by trade, has given families a true gift by writing Boyhood and Beyond: Practical Wisdom for Becoming a Man.  As I turned the pages, I was so pleased with the way Mr. Schultz writes - as if he has written a personal letter to my son. 

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Grandmother's Hope Chest: The Running Rooster
Author: Rebekah Wilson
Publisher: Hope Chest Legacy
For more information or to order: www.hopechestlegacy.com

Grandmother's Hope Chest: The Running Rooster is the first in a series of children's books written specifically for mothers and daughters to enjoy together.  Mrs. Wilson's talent for writing and love of hand-sewing have come together to create this heart warming children's book that masterfully weaves storytelling and sewing instruction into one.

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The Story of Mr. Pippin
Author: Johannah Bluedorn
Publisher: Trivium Pursuit
For more information or to order: www.triviumpursuit.com

Author and illustrator, Johannah Bluedorn, has created a charming hardback book full of beautiful Tashor Tudor-style illustrations and large easy-to-read text, perfect for young children.  The Story of Mr. Pippin is a delightful tale of how one family rescued and adopted a baby raccoon. 
 

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