Free 12 hour DVD from the History Channel -- America The Story of US

Check out this great freebie out for every school, including homeschoolers
http://classroom.history.com/america-dvd/event/form

I ordered mine and it was super easy!  Oh, and it's free shipping too! :D 

Free Audio Books! :)

Many of you may already know about this website but for those who don't it
is a real treasure. It lets you download in a variety of formats to work
with ipods or mp3 players. They've got some good children's classics. I don't
know about you but we use a lot of audio books in our house/car. It's a
great way to fit literature into our schedule.

http://www.booksshouldbefree.com

Running Club

Message sent to a homeschooling group.....


The Pachev family would like to invite children ages 6 and up to our family running club. Sasha Pachev is an locally elite athlete having placed in the top 5 in the St. George Marathon, top 5 in the Top of Utah Marathon, won the Top of Utah Marathon and the LDR Utah racing circuit. He currently trains 5 of our 6 children and would like to offer his training advice to homeschooled children interested in learning the sport. We are going to be meeting starting next Tuesday March 23rd from 4-5 at the Riverside Park in Provo. The park is off of 1260 W at approximately 700 N. For directions please call Sarah at 788-4608 or for questions about the club. The club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4.

Our family also runs a free running website with training logs and the ability to connect with other adults developing their running talent. We offer this as a service to the community because of our love of the sport and our desire to help others succeed. Go to fastrunningblog.com for more info. 

National Parks and Monuments

One thing our family looks forward to every summer is going to National Parks and Monuments, and living in Utah, we are lucky to have so many close by.

Timpanogos Caves National Monument is literaly 10 minutes from our house. Starting in May, they offer great Ranger programs. Check out the website.

Another quick tip--ZION NATIONAL PARK is open to car traffic in the winter months. Come May though, they close the roads to traffic UNLESS you have a camping reservation OR a reservation at the Cabins or Lodge. Last year, we stayed at the cabin--talk about fun! AND because its a national park, the prices are affordable.

I have been told that homeschoolers can actually get a National Parks Pass for cheaper, although I haven't confirmed this.

Enjoy spring and less traffic by visiting our National Parks in the "off season". :)

--Super Angie

Fantastic Art Website

I believe a good lesson plan ALWAYS includes an art project, GREAT book, game, and some type of writing lesson---- ideally stemming from the child's interest! One of my favorite art websites is www.kinderart.com! :) EVERY art project I have done from their website has been a BIG hit!!! I hope you ENJOY it as much as I have!

Day Time Moon @ Jordanelle State Park - Francis

February 20

Day Time Moon: Join the park naturalist from 10 a.m. to noon to learn
about the moon phases and how the moon affects wildlife. Learn how to
identify animal tracks, and snowshoe through the park practicing the
art of animal tracking. Bring snowshoes or borrow a pair from the
park. Pre-registration is required. Day use fee is $7 per vehicle with
up to eight people or free to Utah State Parks Pass holders. For more
information, please call (435) 782-3030 or (435) 649-9540.

Snowshoe Basics @ Jordanelle State Park- Heber

March 6

Snowshoe Basics: Join the park naturalist from 10 a.m. to noon and
learn how to snowshoe. Snowshoeing is a low impact activity that gets
you outside. Bring snowshoes or borrow a pair from the park. Pre-
registration is required. For more information, please call (435)
782-3030 or (435) 649-9540. Day use fee required.