Used Book Sale Gold

This week we attended our local library's used book sale. It was a home educators dream with three gyms full of used books and a free book for every kid attending the event. Last year I did not find this sale until late into day one. This year I grabbed some of the ladies and we where there when the doors opened on a bright sunny morning.

Being a veteran of homeschool conferences and book sales I brought along my trusty bright orange suitcase. I fear it was bulging after just twenty minutes.

Can you guess how many books I shoved into this beauty?

I was very selective because we still have curriculum to buy for next school year but we got most of our wish list.

• 26 Magic Tree House Books
• Usborne Reference Books
• a raw cookbook
• CM book
  

So we got 64 books for $49.00!

Happy Homeschooler!

Not-Back-To-School Blog Hop: School Room Week

This is "School Room" week Heart of The Matter's Not Back to School blog hop. This gave me a personal goal put our room back together from summer break in time to share it.

We have officially been in our new home here a little over a year. We downsized with last year's move which has been a blessing and adjustment. You will be amazed how simple life can be with less stuff.

The desk we got for TS last year is growing with him and he has added his own decorative boy flare. Next to his desk are the workboxes waiting for work, his telescope for stargazing and crayons for drawing.

Across from that are some of our books which I finally colored coded over the summer.

We learned from last year that some studies can only be completed with minimal or no distraction so we incorporated the Concentration Penthouse upstairs. It is a nice calming space with a lot of sunshine for inspiration or concentration. The art on the wall is all TS's from his art class.

I built myself storage shelf in the basement and organized it by discipline. As the "Back to School" signs went up in stores, I grabbed the family and went through all our supplies. It was great to go through all of the school stuff as a family. We were able to bless a lot of families with our excess and only spent $20 on school supplies.

Have a blessed year everyone.

We have been so incredibly blessed with this move and look forward to an exciting year of learning. If you get a chance check out some of the awesome learning spaces at Heart of The Matter's Not Back to School blog hop.

Great "I Can Read" Series

While out for our Saturday morning coupon shopping spree we found this great series at Family Christian Stores. From the great folks that help to bring you that super green cucumber hero Larryboy, Zonder Kids brings us level readers. That's right...

"The I Can Read® series leads children to explore God’s Word. The timeless stories tell how God has a purpose for each of us."
We got "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", which is TS's favorite song. He started to make a wish list of the other titles. It was great to sit back and share what the song and beautiful illustrations meant to us.

Thoughtful Thursday

We love this book!

TS says" I like this book because they got to count votes and I like numbers. The colors are good, lots of yellow. What I disliked is more people voted for the girl and not the boy. I like it when boys win. I imagined that Senator Clinton was Grace and Senator Obama was Thomas. That's why I wanted Thomas to win because I want Senator Obama to win."

Please folks no political commentary he is only five.

Barnes and Noble says"When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school's mock election. But soon, she realizes that she has entered a tough race. Her popular opponent claims to be the "best man for the job"—and seems to have captured all the male votes—while Grace concentrates on being the best person. In this timely story, author Kelly DiPucchio not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system, but also teaches them the value of hard work, courage, and independent thought—and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders. "

Thoughtful Thursday

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Great Rainy Day Book

(Remember play some Monk for mood music.)

TS Review

"This book talks about my favorite thing music and is my favorite color yellow. I like the family. I don't like a lot of jazz."

ReviewKirkus Reviews :
* "Wheeler’s verse scans beautifully and begs to be read aloud—danced to, even—making this a fine choice for preschool and kindergarten story times. Christie’s bold, double-paged gouache compositions locate this colorfully garbed, expressively hip family within an equally vibrant community. . . . Exultant and infectious, from the red-and-yellow-striped endpapers to the final ‘OH YEAH!" (starred review)