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CapJaxMathFax {Crew Review}

May 21, 2012 by Dana

CapJaxMathFax is the perfect program for any family that needs extra practice and drill with Math memorization skills. Public schools, home schools and parents with children who need a little extra practice at home can benefit with CapJaxMathFax. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division are all covered in this terrific Math program.

Parent or child can create a lesson in CapJaxMathFax tailored to fit the student’s educational needs. Parent or student can choose addition, subtraction, multiplication and division or any combination of these math skill drills. The skill level and how many facts are included in a set are also available choices. The last choice is to pick how much time is allowed for the practice session. This can change as the child develops more skill with drills on CapJaxMathFax.

As the student works through the drills, the computer keeps up with the average of how long it takes the student to answer, the student’s score, the amount of right and wrong answers and more. Parents or Educators also have the option to print a report of these facts for record keeping and to see what level the student is at. The student can either log out when finished or repeat the program for more skill building.

This program was perfect for our home, as my students enjoy practicing math facts online and building their drilling skills. They enjoy programming that keeps it simple yet fun and that always works well with our homeschooling. This program would benefit any family who feels the same about their lessons.

CapJaxMathFax can be purchased on their website for $29.95 and it is well worth that price, in my opinion. There is a free evaluation of the program available on the website too. Programming for schools is also available.

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*Disclaimer – This review was provided to me free in exchange for my honest opinion shared in a blog post by CapJaxMathFax and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew.

Go Science from Library and Educational Services {Crew Review}

May 18, 2012 by Dana

Go Science videos are a new favorite around our house. Ben Roy provides experiments in an exciting way that made my children want to see more. And with six video choices there are plenty of experiments to see!

For this review, we were given a copy of our choice of two Go Science videos from the 6 volume series. I personally picked Go Science 4 and 5. I must say both videos were wonderful. The best part is that every single experiment episode ends with the message that when we learn about Science we learn a little more about God!

In Go Science Volume 4, my children learned about Chemistry, States of Matter and Life Science. The experiments covered were Chemical Luminescence, Exploding Bottles, Single Cell and Root Beer Float. The Root Beer Float experiment was their favorite on this particular video. They enjoyed the experiments on Volume 4 so much that they actually begged to watch Volume 5 a few days later.

In Go Science Volume 5, we learned about Air Flight. The experiments we watched in this video were the Egg in the Bottle, Bernoulli Effect, Can Crush, Air Cups and more. Their favorite was the Drum Crush which was a large repeat of the Can Crush also on the video. They were worried the drum would fall over and excited when it crushed itself under the air pressure.

As you can tell, I completely recommend these exciting and fun videos for homeschoolers and parents who just want to add a little more into their child’s education at home! Go Science Videos are available from Library & Educational Services for $47.95 for the full set of six videos or for $8.97 each! They are a great edition to any family DVD collection!

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*Disclaimer – This set of two videos was provided to me by Library and Educational and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew for free in exchange for my honest opinion in a blog post.

Judah Bible Curriculum {Crew Review}

May 16, 2012 by Dana

Bible study is an essential part of life for any Christian. Judah Bible Curriculum is a great place to start! Written for grades K-12, Judah Bible Curriculum is useful for any family at any age.

Judah Bible Curriculum doesn’t just teach you the bible from an outside source. This course uses a written guide along with the Bible to teach God’s principles and story. Notebooking is encouraged to show what is being learned along the way.

Judah Bible Curriculum is designed to give a thorough lesson on bible study, showing how to use biblical principles in your own life, helping to encourage Godly character in your children. It enables you to teach the bible over time without the addition of outside materials.

Every year you teach bible keys to your children, educating them in the main ideas and biblical principles the bible provides. This allows you to prepare your studies to meet your families needs, as well as build the principles at the level of your family. Judah Bible Curriculum works to educate the whole family, not just one student at a time.

In my personal opinion, I feel this bible study would be great for any family looking for an extensive program to use for their family. Judah Bible Curriculum covers the entire bible and can be used for life. For my family, we already have several well-loved bible study programs in use so it was not as beneficial this year as it would have been when we were starting out.

Judah Bible Curriculum can be found on their website as a download for $44 or as a print copy for $69. Both of these options include the Judah Bible Curriculum K-12 manual or ebook, Elementary Notebooking ideas to download or view online, and eight Educator Lectures for the teacher to listen to online or for download.

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*Disclaimer – the complete download of this product was provided free to me in exchange for my honest opinion in a written blog review, by Judah Bible Curriculum and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew!!

Homeschool Library Builder {Crew Review}

May 8, 2012 by Dana

Wow! What a website!

Homeschool Library Builder is possibly one of the BEST websites a homeschooler can be blessed to find. Homeschooling items for sale at a fraction of the cost! And the GREATEST part is that becoming a member is COMPLETELY FREE!!

Homeschool Library Builder provides curriculum that is both new and used in various subjects, thoroughly marked showing condition in their descriptions and priced accordingly with low, low prices. Membership includes a monthly newsletter with exceptional sales and promotions changing each month.

A book rewards program is also a part of the membership, allowing members to earn book points for making purchases and referring friends to the website. The more you purchase the more you earn! And the great thing is your book points never expire.

Looking for a book you can’t find? Homeschool Library Builder will search for you! Just send them a message and they will get back with you as soon as they can locate the book you are searching for. How many companies do you know who will go that far to please and help their customers in this day and age?!

Join Homeschool Library Builder today to start saving. For the entire month of May, they are offering 25% off of available merchandise so there is no better time than now to join! For more reviews of Homeschool Library Builder, please visit the TOS Homeschool Review Crew blog!

*Disclaimer – As a member of the TOS Review Crew, I was asked to review this website in a blog post sharing my honest opinion, in exchange for an additional discount available only to TOS Review Crew members. No money has been exchanged during the process of this review.

Amazing Science! Vol 1 {Crew Review}

April 22, 2012 by Dana

Learn the principles of science with Amazing Science Videos from ScienceandMath.com. This 2 disk collection provides extensive explanation of many fun, interesting experiments for elementary aged students. A total of 23 varied experiments are presented on Amazing Science! Volume 1.

Some of our favorites were Color Changing Milk where Jason Gibson from ScienceandMath.com explains how to change milk with food coloring. The Lemon battery experiment was another favorite that my children were excited to see in action. Jason used lemons and two types of metal to show how batteries work, using the lemons to work a small calculator. Lift an Ice Cube with String was an experiment that we personally gave a try though we did not have luck making the ice stick to the string with salt. We did enjoy seeing it done on video and will try it again at a later time.

We look forward to trying out a few more of the many presented experiments shown by Jason Gibson from ScienceandMath.com in our future lessons. This video series is a great addition for any science program showing extensive, yet simple experiments that any family can do. We surely will be purchasing more of these videos to use in our own curriculum at home and at $19.99 it’s a great price for any homeschooling family to invest!

To read more reviews of Amazing Science! please visit the TOS Homeschool Crew Blog. For more information about Amazing Science! and other videos like it, please visit ScienceandMath.com.

*Disclaimer – This video was provided free for review by ScienceandMath.com and the TOS Homeschool Crew!

God’s Great Covenant {Crew Review}

April 22, 2012 by Dana

God’s Great Covenant is a bible course for children covering the New Testament: The Gospels. This curriculum from Classical Academic Press, written by Claire A. Larsen, provides a strong foundation allowing children to follow the life of Jesus from birth through his fulfillment of God’s promises to all. Written for students in grades 4 and up, this curriculum provides a thorough explanation of his unexpected arrival to his ending suffering for our sins.

This curriculum begins with several introductions showing the Historical, Political, Chronological, Geographical, Religious and Daily Life of the time period for The Gospels. 4 units are divided into 36 chapters that show each aspect of Jesus’s life. At the end of each unit a memory passage, devotional guide and Simon’s World explanation is provided for unit review. Appendices at the end of the book provide examples of the fulfillment of God’s prophecies, Jesus life as a Prophet, Priest and King, and the Lord’s Prayer as well as chapter quizzes. Maps are also provided at the end of the student book for use throughout the curriculum. God’s Great Covenant also provides a thorough Teacher’s Guide, with thorough explanations of the course work, plenty of room for notes and answers to the student worksheets.

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Teacher’s Edition Text

God’s Great Covenant: A Bible Course for Children, The New Testament 1: The Gospels is a great study of Jesus’s life, perfect for any student in upper Elementary or lower Middle grades. It would also be the perfect curriculum for an advanced 3rd grade student. Priced at $26.95 for the print Student Edition, $29.95 for the print Teacher’s Edition and $9.95 for the accompanying MP3 Audio Files. Old Testament studies are also available for a similar price.

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Disclaimer – This product was provided to me free for review by Classical Academic Press and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew.