Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
8/28 Rally - Wanna Go?
I so much want to go to Glen Beck's 8/28 Rally, but it just isn't possible for me. Nevertheless, I want everyone to know of my support!!! Get your own 8/28 bumper sticker here.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Homeschool Supply List
I've written a homeschool supply list to be placed in all the stores next to the public school supply lists. Now we are represented!!!! Take a look, and please add to the list!!! This should be great fun! www.newhomeschoolhelp.com
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Spellquizzer - Product Review
Remember the giveaway I ran last month? It was for a software product called Spellquizzer. I have been using it with my son now for about a month, and my opinion is formed - I like it!! The son in question has two challenges: English is not his native language, and he has a major reading disability. Spellquizzer met this unique challenge splendidly.
I purchased a cheap microphone at Walmart for around $10. This microphone does not work very well, leaving my recordings a bit hard to understand with a lot of background static. I am sure that someone more computer savvy than me can solve that problem - probably just purchase a better microphone. Nevertheless, my son is able to use the program.
We work on Avko Sequential Spelling each day. Then I record the spelling list onto Spellquizzer by typing the word, recording the word along with a clue sentence, and click "add." Very easy. He can review each list several times until it is mastered; then I can delete the list.
Spellquizzer will hold many lists at one time. He is working on two Avko lists plus one State (United States) list all the time. He has already shown a lot of progress, being able to get 100% of a list correct. That is a HUGE deal for him!!!
With Spellquizzer, you can randomize each list, and also make each word on the list case sensitive. If you do not want to purchase a microphone, you have the option of typing out a clue sentence. There is no need to be on-line to use Spellquizzer. Once the program is downloaded, it stays on the computer to be used at any time.
Spellquizzer is a big hassle-saver for all parents with students who have spelling lists to study. Public school students often bring home a list every Monday, and the family spends time each weeknight reviewing these words. A parent's time can be better spent than reviewing spelling words - that's where Spellquizzer comes in! The parent records the list Monday night, the student practices by themselves all week while the parents meet other obligations - like spending quality time with the children.
I recommend Spellquizzer. If it helped my son with his unique challenges, I am positive it will be a winner in your home, too!
I purchased a cheap microphone at Walmart for around $10. This microphone does not work very well, leaving my recordings a bit hard to understand with a lot of background static. I am sure that someone more computer savvy than me can solve that problem - probably just purchase a better microphone. Nevertheless, my son is able to use the program.
We work on Avko Sequential Spelling each day. Then I record the spelling list onto Spellquizzer by typing the word, recording the word along with a clue sentence, and click "add." Very easy. He can review each list several times until it is mastered; then I can delete the list.
Spellquizzer will hold many lists at one time. He is working on two Avko lists plus one State (United States) list all the time. He has already shown a lot of progress, being able to get 100% of a list correct. That is a HUGE deal for him!!!
With Spellquizzer, you can randomize each list, and also make each word on the list case sensitive. If you do not want to purchase a microphone, you have the option of typing out a clue sentence. There is no need to be on-line to use Spellquizzer. Once the program is downloaded, it stays on the computer to be used at any time.
Spellquizzer is a big hassle-saver for all parents with students who have spelling lists to study. Public school students often bring home a list every Monday, and the family spends time each weeknight reviewing these words. A parent's time can be better spent than reviewing spelling words - that's where Spellquizzer comes in! The parent records the list Monday night, the student practices by themselves all week while the parents meet other obligations - like spending quality time with the children.
I recommend Spellquizzer. If it helped my son with his unique challenges, I am positive it will be a winner in your home, too!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Used Homschool Curriculum
When buying new curriculum for next school year, ALWAYS ask other homeschoolers if you can borrown their's. If not, then ALWAYS try to find the product used. Check out Ebay. In fact, I have some things listed there that might be right for you. Go to advanced search, search by seller, and enter 'egertonfamily.' I have written a little bit about Switched on Schoolhouse. I have a couple of grades for sale on Ebay right now. I also have some of my college texts from last semester. They just might be the same ones you will need for next semester!!!!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
WE HAVE A WINNER!!
The drawing for the FREE Spellquizzer software is over, and we have a clear winner. I used the website http://www.random.org/ to do the drawing. A couple of e:mail addresses were not included in the draw because the commentors did not leave their address. I put up a post hoping they would see it, but apparently they did not. So I went with what I had! AND THE WINNER IS::::
Misti Chiles
I hope Misit lets us know what she thinks about Spellquizzer. I've been using it and I like it a lot! Let's get another opinion!
Congratulations, and keep checking back here for new posts, new info on my new website http://www.newhomeschoolhelp.com/ and new giveaways!
Misti Chiles
I hope Misit lets us know what she thinks about Spellquizzer. I've been using it and I like it a lot! Let's get another opinion!
Congratulations, and keep checking back here for new posts, new info on my new website http://www.newhomeschoolhelp.com/ and new giveaways!
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