Monday, March 29th:
Being A Boy (PDF ebook)

An absolutely delightful and entertaining book about the life
of a farm boy in New England in the early 1800s. As we go
through the seasons of the year, we learn of the hard work,
play, holidays, interests and pasttimes of farm boys of the day,
and also of their family and community life in those bygone days.
Written in the later 1800s with a realistic but warm and nostalgic
style, this would make an excellent read aloud, and is also a
great "living history" book that captures a glimpse of childhood
and rural life in pre-Civil War days. What an eye opener.
Highly recommended!

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Tuesday, March 30th:
The Passion & Resurrection (mp3 audios)

Two classic old time radio dramatizations of the events of Holy Week
and the death and resurrection of Christ. Wonderful listening for
this Easter season!

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Wednesday, March 31:
Denslow's Mother Goose (PDF ebook)

W. W. Denslow, the original artist for the Wizard of Oz
books, illustrated this gorgeous and fun version of
Mother Goose rhymes that will delight little eyes and ears.

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Thursday, April 1:
The Man Who Planted Trees (video)

A great animated fable about a shepherd who spends
a lifetime planting trees in a desolate wasteland - and
what results from his efforts. Based on the classic book
of the same name, this is a beautifully animated story
of dedication and stewardship of the land that your family
will long remember.

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Friday, April 2:
You Are There: The Deadly Tomato (mp3 audio)

Believe it or not, in early colonial America, one of the
most dreaded, most feared of all poisonous plants was
-- the TOMATO! People grew it as an ornamental bush,
but to think about actually EATING it was a horror!
Certain that he would die a quick and painful death,
a crowd assembled on the courthouse square in Salem, NJ
on September 26th, 1820 to watch the rich and eccentric
Colonel Johnson actually attempt to EAT one of these
poisonous fruits! Hear what happened next in this delightful
audio dramatization of this fascinating true episode from
American history.

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You can find each of these resources on their respective days at:

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Monday, March 22:
STRAIGHT TALK TO PARENTS & TEENS FROM HOMESCHOOL GRADS:
How to Permanently Transform your Homeschool  AND your Teen's Future
Discover what over 200 Homeschool Graduates want YOU to know RIGHT NOW
... before it is too late! (PDF ebook)

Some of the candid advice shared in this report WILL
challenge your own ideas about homeschooling your teens
and "almost teens". Some of it will encourage you, some
will convict you. Some will give you immediate "hands on"
ideas you can use in your homeschooling right away, and
some could very likely make you change the way you have
been interacting with your teens up until now. Some may
"turn on a lightbulb" and give you (and your teens) one
of those"Aha!" moments -- where you can clearly see the
answers and goals you have been looking for for a long time.
But hidden deep inside these pages are the keys that could
completely transform the relationship between you and your teens.
This is powerful material, not for the faint-hearted!

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Tuesday, March 23:
THE MERCHANT MAIDEN: Earning an Income Without Compromising Convictions
by Crystal Paine with Esther Clark (PDF ebook)

Drawing upon personal experience, Crystal Paine
encourages young women and their families with Scripture,
advice, suggestions, personal testimonies, wisdom, and
practical ideas. Not just for unmarried women, this booklet
is a treasure trove of information for any woman who desires
to earn an income while still being a "keeper at home."
In this delightful 32 page ebook, Crystal presents a scriptural
profile of a "Keeper at Home", and shares her own testimony
of God's leading in her early training and current business.
She then presents a selection of over two dozen very practical
and ingenious business & service ideas (with several "hands on"
quotes from mothers and daughters who are involved in these
enterprises), along with a 10-step plan of action for getting
your business off the ground. A concise, compelling, and
inspirational idea starter that will be helpful to ladies young and old alike.

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Wednesday, March 24:
GIRLS IN BOOKLAND (PDF ebook)

In this forgotten classic children's book by Hildegarde Hawthorne, two little
girls who love to read find themselves - thanks to the "reading fairy" -
actually transported into the stories they are reading.
Follow their adventures as they meet the legendary Robin Hood, befriend
the girls of "Little Women", find adventure in King Arthur's court, join Alice
in Wonderland, and visit the scene many other classic books.
A delightful read for booklovers of all ages!

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Thursday, March 25:
GOLDEN DEEDS: Picture Stories of Heroes from History for Little Readers (PDF ebook)

Great little collection of one page retellings of heroic and unusual
stories from throughout history, well illustrated for younger readers.
Included are the stories of Horatius at the Bridge, Catherine Douglas,
William Tell, Damon & Pythias, Casabianca, and several more.

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Friday, March 26:
Making Time Work for you (PDF ebook)

We all have the same amount of time in the day. But some people struggle
to get even the simplest of tasks completed while others can work a weeks
worth of jobs into one single day. Time can be our worst enemy or our
closest friend. If you are struggling to find the time to get everything
in order, if you want to find a way to accomplish a few more dreams and
release a few of those huge tasks that seem to be forever hanging over
your head, then making time work for you is the key. In this ebook, learn
of a simple plan to help you get a much better handle on your use of
your time.

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You can 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!

Monday, March 8:
Organized Ramblings by Catherine Jaime(PDF ebook)

What do 12 children and 21 years of home schooling often lead to?
(No, "insanity" is not the right answer!) Art, Bible, Computers, Drama,
and of course, much more... Catherine Jaime wrote this 100+ page book,
Organized Ramblings, to share her experiences on more than 26 related
education topics with new and not-so-new homeschoolers. She has spoken
to moms and dads in Germany, Texas, Arizona, Alabama, and Tennessee,
and has finally written up her thoughts to share with others.
She doesn't have all the answers, but she will certainly get you
thinking about more of the questions.

Normally, this ebook sells for $12,
but it is yours TODAY ONLY at no cost, only on our site!

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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, March 9, 10, 11th:
The Mary Frances Garden Book, or Adventures Among the Garden People (PDF ebooks)

One of our all-time favorite literary characters, Mary Frances, is back again
in this delightfully illustrated story book adventure in the garden!
Mary Frances and Billy have been growing up, and with their growing, they have
learned to love the great out-of-doors. In this great book, they meet all sorts of
fanciful characters, and learn a lot of very real garden lore & "how to" information
especially for young gardeners. Highly recommended!

This is such a large ebook file, we've broken it down into three parts to make
it downloadable for all, and will be serializing this book over these three days.
Delightful, fun, educational stuff -- don't miss it!

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Friday, March 12:
The Return of... Peter Wheat! (PDF comic books)

By popular demand, we conclude this week with two new adventures of the little comic book hero
Peter Wheat, as we follow his adventures among the folk of the wheat field! Wonderful
classic comics by the great Walt Kelly. Woohoo!

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You can 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!

Monday, February 22:
LENTEN TREE & ACTIVITIES BOOK (PDF ebook) by Miiko Gibson

Lent, which began last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday)
is the 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter.
For many families, Easter just happens.
Don't let that occur this year. Have a meaningful
Lent by doing a special activity each day of Lent.
Then fill in the fruit on the Lenten Tree Chart and countdown to Easter.

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Tuesday, February 23rd:
MY PLANT (PDF ebook)

A simple nature-study project, written for younger students,
about growing a plant from seed and keeping a four week
observation diary of its growth. Gently written, with an
example "plant diary" kept by an 8 year old boy over 100 years ago.
This is a great activity to start now in anticipation of
the coming springtime growing season.

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Wednesday, February 24:
GRAMMAR LAND (PDF ebook)
Back by popular demand!

"What is Grammar Land? Where is Grammar Land?
Have you ever been to Grammar Land? Wait a minute
and you shall hear..." In this classic read aloud book,
published way back in 1878, author Nesbitt creates
an amazing fantasy land not unlike "Alice In Wonderland",
where the citizens are the nine parts of speech
(Mr. Proper Noun, Dr. Verb, Little Article, etc.)
and all are governed by the stern but wise old Judge Grammar.
It's a fun, fascinating way to learn some of the basic grammar
rules all the while carried along by the very memorable
characters and a wild adventure to boot. Highly recommended!

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Thursday, February 25:
THE STORY OF WILLIAM TELL (PDF ebook)

Classic retelling of the amazing true story (or is it a legend?)
of the national hero of Switzerland - mountaineer, shepherd and bowman,
William Tell. Read the story of how Tell was forced to shoot an apple off his son's
head by the cruel governor Gessler, and how Tell became instrumental
in leading the Swiss people to freedom.

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Friday, February 26:
PETER WHEAT! (PDF comic book)

Get ready for some delightful cartoon adventures as we
introduce PETER WHEAT and the folk of the wheat field,
drawn by the inimitable Walt Kelly (creator of "Pogo").
> > Yes, yes, I can hear it now: Many of you are thinking "yuck.
That's not for us." Well, we know this doesn't sound all that great right now
to  most of you, but all I can tell you is... TRUST US ON THIS ONE.
Give it a chance - your kids will absolutely love these stories,
we guarantee it! Great read alouds or reading practice too!

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You can 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!

Dear April,

Well, here we are once again with another week's worth of
homeschool resources and goodies for you! Here's the lineup:

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Monday, Feb 15th:
PRESIDENTS DAY RESOURCES (links!)

Want some really, really neat resources to find out more about
George Washington & Abraham Lincoln? How about a free PDF
teacher's guide... timelines... dozens of stories and articles...
a virtual tour of Mount Vernon and Washington's personal papers...
poetry by and about Lincoln... and LOTS more? Then check out today's
collection of some of the best links you'll ever find about these
two founding fathers of the US of A.

plus...

CHILDHOOD STORIES OF WASHINGTON & LINCOLN (PDF ebook)

A nice collection of short stories about George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln when they were boys, digitized by Ann Tatum.
Great for read-aloud and discussion!

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Tuesday, Feb 16th:
MY ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY by Frederick Douglass (MP3 audio / PDF)

Frederick Douglass was an American abolitionist, women's suffragist,
editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer, and is one of the most
prominent figures in African American and United States history.
In this Audio reading, he shares a story he held back for many years -
just how he escaped from his slave masters and gained his freedom.
Included is both an MP3 Audio version of the speech, along with a
PDF transcription.

PLUS...

CAST DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE by Booker T. Washington

An audio reading of one of the most famous and widely circulated
speeches that Washington ever gave, on using what you have, where you
are, to make a difference in the lives of those around you.
Included is both an MP3 Audio version of the speech, along with a
PDF transcription.

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Wednesday, Feb 17th:
INDIAN CHILD LIFE (PDF ebook)

Great autobiographical story book of the authors' experiences growing up as a
plains Indian in the 1800s, detailing many of the day to day experiences, chores,
games and lifestyle1 of Indian boys and girls during that period.
Fast-moving & VERY well written account -- with some additional stories of
Indian children included. Excellent "living history"!

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Thursday, Feb 18th:
DISNEYLAND DREAM (streaming video)

In July 1956, the five-member Barstow family of Wethersfield, Connecticut,
won a free trip to newly-opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California,
in a nationwide contest. This 30-minute amateur documentary film tells the
fabulous story of their fun-filled, dream-come-true, family travel adventure,
filmed on the scene at Walt Disney's "Magic Kingdom" by Robbins Barstow.
In December 2008, this delightful film was named to the National Film Registry
by the Librarian of Congress. Wonderful "real life" trip back into the 1950s!

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Friday, Feb 19th:

TO BE ANNOUNCED! We're hoping to line this up with the publisher, but
don't know for sure yet. We'll let you know later this week!

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You can 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!