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Since 1989, our family business has worked hard to help homeschooling families stretch their budgets while providing worthwhile products. We currently offer over 35,000 quality products in all subject areas, for grades PK through 12 - and beyond! In our own 20 years of homeschooling, we have used and evaluated thousands of products, and we enjoy passing that information on to you through our detailed reviews. Thank you for shopping
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Meet Saxon Teacher!
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We are excited to announce the arrival of Saxon Teacher for Algebra 2, 3rd edition, which we now have in stock! We will be offering the Saxon Teacher Algebra 2 CDs individually (#41677), or as part of a bundle with the Saxon Algebra 2, 3rd edition Home Study Kit (#ALG2ST). This product is made up of five CDs, which are Windows and Mac compatible. The set contains four Lesson CDs and one Test Solutions CD. Lesson CDs accompany each lesson in the textbook, from the teaching portion to the Practice Set and the Problem Set. The Practice Set problems for each lesson are solved in one video, while individual problems from the Problem Set are contained on separate files, so students can view the solution to one problem from a Problem Set easily.
To get a closer look at what Saxon Teacher is like, please click on the link to the demo below. In this brief demo, you will find a sample of actual lesson instruction and problem solutions in one continuous video. In addition to the navigation tools found in the demo, Saxon Teacher Lesson and Test CDs give students the ability to move easily from one lesson or problem to another. Once you have brought up the player, click anywhere on it to activate the program. Then click the “Play Demo” button. Roll your mouse over the middle of the player to access the controller. If the demo doesn’t appear properly or does not start, you may need to install or update your Adobe Flash Player with the button below.
Rosetta Stone Homeschool Version Upgrade
Rosetta Stone has just recently announced the new Version 3 of the Rosetta Stone Homeschool edition. The new version will replace Version 2 for fourteen languages at this time. This upgrade has been a complete overhaul of the program, which now will consist of three levels for each language. Although some of the subject matter may be similar, Rosetta Stone asserts that the new version is "an all-new curriculum, completely rewritten" with new content and activities. While the new version is still self-paced, Rosetta Stone has included a lesson plan that would take the user through one level in a year. All Version 3 programs will include an Application CD, Language CD, User's Guide, Parent's guide, keyboard stickers, headset with microphone, and an activation card. Spanish (Latin American) and English programs will also have student workbooks, quizzes, tests and keys in .pdf format. Other languages will not have ancillary materials. Prices of the new levels will be similar to Version 2 levels, with Level 1 being the lowest and Level 3 being the highest. Combos for Levels 1-2 and Levels 1-3 will be available.
Version 3 is anticipated to be available at the end of March for the following languages: Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Spain), English (US), English (UK), German, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Hebrew, French, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese and Irish (Gaelic). For the time being, Version 2 will still be available for Danish, Dutch, Farsi, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Latin, Pashto, Polish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese and Welsh (please note that we do not carry all of the mentioned languages). After we begin receiving Version 3 in late March, Version 2 will be gradually phased out (for the 14 applicable languages). If you currently own a Level 1 in one of the revised languages and would like to purchase Level 2 of the old version before they are replaced, you may wish to do so before we are out of stock.
Win up to $40 in Rainbow Resource credit
for sharing your experiences with us!
It’s true - if you’ve read or used a product that we sell, you have an “expert opinion” to share. But it’s not only about sharing; submitting a customer review for a product can also win you money to spend at Rainbow! We are impressed at the number and quality of the customer reviews we’ve received each month, and other customers benefit from being able to see several perspectives on a product they’re interested in. So, we’ve increased the prize amounts for winning reviews!
Each month first place winners will receive $40 in credit, second place winners will receive $20 in credit, and third place winners will win $10 in credit for their reviews. Reviews chosen as “honorable mentions” will receive $5 in Rainbow credit. Winners will be contacted by e-mail each month, and the prize credit will be applied to their accounts. We try to reward writers who have put some thought and consideration into their reviews, but all contributions are valuable, and we appreciate you taking the time to submit them.
What? You’ve never submitted a product review before, but would like to? Simply locate the product on our website that you would like to add a review for then click the “Add Customer Review” link beneath the product’s description. We’ve supplied a few questions that we often get about products to help get you started. Who knows? Maybe we’ll be contacting you with Rainbow credit next month! All approved reviews are posted with the corresponding product, and winning reviews also appear on our home page.
March’s Winning Customer Reviews
Paloma B. on why she has enjoyed Learning Language Arts Through Literature Purple
I’ve
used Learning Language Arts Through Literature Purple over the last
three years for my two daughters and found it a nice variety to the
other curriculums we’ve followed.
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Amy D. on why she recommends The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
I
have found The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading wonderful
for our family. I’m a mother of 4 (ages 10, 8, 6, & 4) and my
younger two, both boys, are learning to read this year.
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Kami O. on why she loves RightStart Math
I
was looking at another program that seemed quite a bit less in cost
(initially), but I don’t think that either of us would have enjoyed it
like we LOVE RightStart.
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March’s Honorable Mentions
Shelly T. on her years of experience with Saxon Math K-3
I feel Saxon gives a strong early foundation and I would very highly recommend it, just don’t be overwhelmed.
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Sharon S. on why she enjoys using Bible Study Guide for All Ages
I
was wanting a serious Bible knowledge program and this is it, but in a
gentle and fun format that also includes plenty of prompts for
spiritual growth and application.
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Cheryl T. on why she recommends People, Places and Principles of America
Since
we are secular homeschoolers I like the fact that it isn’t providential
history, but on the other hand it doesn’t ignore the huge role religion
and Christianity has had in the founding of our country and in the
daily lives of its people.
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Roberta L. on why she loves using Write With the Best Vol. 1
Not
only does this teach kids how to write (it follows a “formula” for
writing that even my third grader could follow and end up with a well
written paper) but it also teaches grammar!
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