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Free Lego Kit (& Contest) for Educators

Through the end of July, Lego is accepting registrations for their Lego Smart Creativity Contest for educators. They will provide you a free kit of Lego bricks if you'd like to join in!  Lego wants you to create a lesson plan with the provided Legos.

from Lego...  Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the LEGO Smart Creativity Contest you must be a  teacher, home educator, after-school program director, or otherwise working with students (K-12) within the education field.

The contest begins August 2, 2010.

How to Get This Freebie: Visit the Lego Smart Creativity Contest site.  If you received a kit last year, you are not eligible to receive a second kit, but you may participate in the contest.  Order your kit by the deadline of July 31st!

For: All ages (we are never too grown up for Legos!)

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Enjoy Quiznos? Here's a Good Coupon Deal!

I stumbled onto this coupon today, so thought I'd sneak it in between posts to share with you..

Click on the above to print out a coupon for a $2.99 Quiznos meal.

Expiration: June 16th.

Do print it out now; there is often a print limit on these coupons. This is a Limited Time Offer.

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Free 12-Hour DVD Series (with Free Shipping!) from the History Channel!

Since we have had so many new subscribers (welcome!) since running this freebie on April 1st, I thought I'd post it again.  Notice that the deadline is July 1st.

 

This is an awesome find!  The HISTORY Channel will mail their upcoming 12-hour series called America: The Story of Us to all US educators (including homeschoolers!).  The DVD set will be mailed to your address in the fall (deadline to reserve a copy:  July 1, 2010)

Here is MORE ABOUT THE SERIES from the HISTORY site:

America The Story of US — (premiered on HISTORY™ April 25, 2010) — is a six week event that provides a fascinating look at the stories of the people, events, and innovations that forged our nation. It will provide you with an unprecedented opportunity to bring our nation’s history to life for your students. This 12-hour series will be supported by educational materials tied to curriculum standards and is copyright cleared for Fair Use in the classroom by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities.

Here are the DETAILS from HISTORY (bold emphasis, mine):

HISTORY is offering America The Story of US on DVD to every school in the United States. School must be an accredited public, private or home school, grades K-12 and college. DVD requests must be made prior to July 1, 2010. DVDs will be mailed around August 2010, and free shipping is included in this offer.

HOW TO RECEIVE the FREE offer:

1. Go to the HISTORY site to learn more about America: The Story of Us (scroll past the ordering information to view the movie trailer & read the description, if you like.)
2. Then, fill out this simple mailing form to order your copy.

Note: This is a Limited Time Offer.  Deadline to reserve your copy: July 1, 2010.

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Since we have had so many new subscribers (welcome!) since running this freebie on April 1st, I thought I'd post it again.  Notice that the deadline is July 1st.

 

This is an awesome find!  The HISTORY Channel will mail their upcoming 12-hour series called America: The Story of Us to all US educators (including homeschoolers!).  The DVD set will be mailed to your address in the fall (deadline to reserve a copy:  July 1, 2010)

Here is MORE ABOUT THE SERIES from the HISTORY site:

America The Story of US — (premiered on HISTORY™ April 25, 2010) — is a six week event that provides a fascinating look at the stories of the people, events, and innovations that forged our nation. It will provide you with an unprecedented opportunity to bring our nation’s history to life for your students. This 12-hour series will be supported by educational materials tied to curriculum standards and is copyright cleared for Fair Use in the classroom by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities.

Here are the DETAILS from HISTORY (bold emphasis, mine):

HISTORY is offering America The Story of US on DVD to every school in the United States. School must be an accredited public, private or home school, grades K-12 and college. DVD requests must be made prior to July 1, 2010. DVDs will be mailed around August 2010, and free shipping is included in this offer.

HOW TO RECEIVE the FREE offer:

1. Go to the HISTORY site to learn more about America: The Story of Us (scroll past the ordering information to view the movie trailer & read the description, if you like.)
2. Then, fill out this simple mailing form to order your copy.

Note: This is a Limited Time Offer.  Deadline to reserve your copy: July 1, 2010.

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Free Live Audio Workshops This Week for Homeschool Educators

The following announcement is from the Ultimate Homeschool Expo:

NEW Workshops! 
 
All you do is come to our site at the time of the workshop and join us there. No software to download. No passwords. You can even join with dial-up internet. It is a blast! Why not mark your calendars and join these great workshops:
 
Monday, April 12, 2010
 
9AM CT
Evolution and Creation with Felice Gerwitz 
 
1PM CT
ABC's of Creative Bible Learning with Lois Graham 

4PM CT
What about Penmanship??? With Jennifer Bogart

Companion download: http://bogartfamilyresources.com/FREEBIE/whataboutpenmanship.pdf
 
 
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
 
10AM CT
How NOT to have Lifeless Learning with Evonne Mandella 

1PM CT
Creating a Joyful Home Atmosphere with Cindy Carrier 
 
WHERE:
 
Join Us Live Online (On our website!!):
http://www.Talk-a-Latte.com/chat (The room is closed (password protected) until the chat-the room will be open about 15 minutes before we go live. No password needed to join us while we are recording.)
 
OR here are the call-in details:
Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Call ID: 38181#
PIN: 1# (Or your Talkshoe PIN)

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FREE DVD Series (by mail!) from the HISTORY Channel: "America: The Story of US"

 

This is an awesome find!  The HISTORY Channel will mail their upcoming 12-hour series called America: The Story of Us to all US educators (including homeschoolers!).  The DVD set will be mailed to your address in the fall (deadline to reserve a copy:  July 1, 2010)

Here is MORE ABOUT THE SERIES from the HISTORY site:

America The Story of US — premiering on HISTORY™ April 25 at 9pm/8c — is a six week event that provides a fascinating look at the stories of the people, events, and innovations that forged our nation. It will provide you with an unprecedented opportunity to bring our nation’s history to life for your students. This 12-hour series will be supported by educational materials tied to curriculum standards and is copyright cleared for Fair Use in the classroom by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities.

Here are the DETAILS from HISTORY (bold emphasis, mine):

HISTORY is offering America The Story of US on DVD to every school in the United States. School must be an accredited public, private or home school, grades K-12 and college. DVD requests must be made prior to July 1, 2010. DVDs will be mailed around August 2010, and free shipping is included in this offer.

HOW TO RECEIVE the FREE offer:

1. Go to the HISTORY site to learn more about America: The Story of Us (scroll past the ordering information to view the movie trailer & read the description)
2. Then, fill out this simple mailing form to order your copy.

Since only one free DVD set will be mailed out per school, and you may want to order a second copy to keep or give away, I found TWO COUPON CODES for you:

Free Shipping on 'America: The Story of Us' DVD pre-order.Use code STORYFS at checkout.

20% Off Your HISTORY Order:

p.s. While you're using that 20% off coupon, you may want to consider adding the bestselling WWII in HD to your cart.  It looks great for educators (I want this one!):

 

Note: This is a Limited Time Offer.  Deadline to reserve your copy: July 1, 2010.

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Another free DVD (in your mail!) from John Stossel of ABC News

Did you order the free DVDs that I told you about (twice!) from John Stossel of ABC News?  If so, you have a chance to receive another DVD (free, of course) by filling out a simple feedback form:

Share Your Feedback, Receive a Free One-Hour John Stossel Special DVD: Want to get one of John Stossel's popular specials, "Is American Number One?," or "Tampering with Nature" for FREE? Teachers who submit feedback about using our DVDs or website will be offered their choice (while supplies last) of one of the two specials as our thank you. Click the link here and don't delay—SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!

(I filled out the form tonight (easy & quick!) and have a DVD on its way to our house.)

Did you miss the original offer for the John Stossel DVDs?  If so, they are still available!  Go here to read my article about them, including the links.  Your DVDs will arrive via snail mail within a few weeks.

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Free Lego Education Magazines for Elementary Schools

LEGO® Education and LEGO Club are proud to offer your school (see below for homeschoolers*)the opportunity to share exclusive LEGO Club School Edition Magazines with your first-, second-, and third-grade students, for FREE!
 
These special publications continue the LEGO philosophy of providing children with products and toys that promote imagination, pique curiosity, and enhance learning. Both editions focus on the mysterious world beneath the sea, with its amazing creatures and incredible discoveries still to be made.
 
The exclusive LEGO Club Magazines will be available to students in two versions. LEGO Club Jr. Edition is designed especially for first graders, and the LEGO Club Magazine - School Edition is for students in Grades 2-3.
 
Both versions feature fun comics, activities, and building ideas designed around the underwater theme and focusing on basic reading, math, and critical -reasoning skills.
 
In addition, exclusive LEGO Education Teacher's Guides will be sent with each LEGO Club Magazine order. The guides are filled with hands-on activities, classroom tidbits, and articles about how you can create a LEGO Smart classroom for your students!
 
Explore the depths of the ocean with this FREE offer from LEGO Education and LEGO Club! Visit Lego Education to submit your order today!
 

 
Orders will be processed weekly. Shipment of items will begin in January 2010. Magazines are packaged in groups of 50, 100, and 200 for easier distribution. You may order for your class, your grade, or your school. Any specific ordering or delivery directions should be noted in the Comment section of the order form. reading, math, and critical -reasoning skills.
 
In addition, exclusive LEGO Education Teacher's Guides will be sent with each LEGO Club Magazine order. The guides are filled with hands-on activities, classroom tidbits, and articles about how you can create a LEGO Smart classroom for your students!

*HOMESCHOOLERS & INDIVIDUALS:  You probably don't need 50 copies of the Lego Magazine, right?  If you'd just like a copy for a child or a few children, visit the Lego Magazine site.  It's not the school edition, above, but is one that our kids love to receive in the mail! ~ Lori (p.s., Thanks a bunch, Angel, for the link!)

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Free Thanksgiving Projects eBook

I found a free ebook full of Thanksgiving crafts*.  Sure, you still have time to do many of the 30 projects with your students.  They are that easy!

Included in this eBook:

Thanksgiving Paper Crafts

Be Thankful Sign, pg. 6- With die-cut bird and autumn leaves, this Thanksgiving sign can hang from a door or anywhere you want to share the message.
 

Thanksgiving Decorations

Crochet Thanksgiving Wreath, pg. 14- This crochet wreath features a prominent turkey and bright orange pumpkins.

Pumpkin Patch Garland, pg. 24- Wind this colorful pumpkin garland around your banister or hang from your mantel for Thanksgiving. This garland is perfect all autumn long.
 

Thanksgiving Table Accents

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece, pg. 30- This grand floral centerpiece is sure to impress family and friends at Thanksgiving.

Fall Leaves Placemat, pg. 38- This simple painting craft creates a set of placemats and napkins with fall-colored leaves/feathers.
 

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Thankful Pins, pg. 48- Create leaf pins with the kids that display what you are thankful for this holiday. With felt letters, this craft is easy for everyone.

*Note: When you first click on the links above, you'll see a form where you may input your email address to receive the FaveCrafts newsletter.  I like that newsletter, but if you don't want it, or if your inbox is already too full (I get that!), then simply click "Close" in the top left corner and you'll still be able to download the free Thanksgiving ebook.

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A Free Magazine (in your mail) for Educators Who Plan Field Trips

I know we don't want to think about 2010 already, but it is time to begin planning Spring field trips!

Are you planning a tour or field trip with your students this year?   Here's a GREAT resource for you!  Student Group Tour Magazine is  a free trade magazine for educators, individuals and organizations...

      

Here is a description from Student Group Tour Magazine:

Student Group Tour Magazine is a publication for individuals, educators and organizations actively planning trips for student groups.

Every issue contains information focusing on student oriented destinations, itineraries, travel trends, and information covering all aspects of student travel. With the regional breakdown, articles and advertisements are placed within their respective section of the magazine for easy reference.

 If you'd like the Student Group Tour Magazine to come to your postal - snail mail - box, fill out the mailing information form, here.  There is no credit card required and nothing to cancel - this is a trade magazine, 100% free to educators.    

Note: This is a limited time offer.   There is no deadline, but there is a limited number of free subscriptions

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Subway is Offering to Mail You a Free Health Kit for Kids!

Subway will mail a free health kit to teachers (including homeschooling teachers), while supplies last.  The kit includes the items pictured:

Subway writes, "This program is [our] way of helping educators and parents teach kids a lifetime of healthy habits. Educators receive a FREE Get Fit for the Fun of It kit, complete with the tools they need to bring fitness and nutrition education into the classroom."

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Offer: 15% Off at the Children's Place & Support Freely Educate (closed)

UPDATED 10/29/2009:  Thank you to everyone who printed The Children's Place coupon and by so doing gave me $1 (as an affiliate, I got a kickback)!  The offer is now over, but look for more in the future.

p.s. I still want these adorable outfits!

    

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Practical Skill: Free Kitchen Remodeling Workshop

In our little school, we consider practical skills to be just as important as academics.   The Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshops look like a great way to learn practical skills for free.  These classes are for moms, (female) teachers and college-aged gals (I cannot find the minimum age; if highschoolers are allowed, that would be great!). The projects this month are in the kitchen:

Learn how to create your dream kitchen and save while doing it YOURSELF

Our FREE Do-It-Herself Workshops^SM are designed for women and will teach you how to tackle projects around the house while saving you money by doing it yourself. Come gain the confidence necessary to improve your kitchen and stretch your budget as you learn the following skills:

• Cabinet refinishing
• Cabinet painting and staining
• Changing cabinet hardware
• Replacing a sink
• Replacing a faucet
• Changing/upgrading lighting

Kitchen Updates

Thursday, September 24, 2009

7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Register here by filling out a simple form that requires only your name and email address.  You'll select a local Home Depot store for the class location.

Never stop learning!

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From Amazon: A Free Game AND $5 in Free Music

The Bottom Line: Amazon.com is giving away a game called Big Kahuna Reef for FREE.  That "purchase" (free) qualifies you to receive a credit for $5 in mp3 downloads. 

The Method:

1.  First, order the game Big Kahuna Reef. You don't have to download or install it.

But you might want to: It might be a bit of a stretch to call this Bejeweled-like game "educational," but it, um, teaches fine motor skills?  Colors?  Okay, maybe it won't turn the kids into little Einsteins, but in any case, it's a pretty fun, n0-brainer game that's safe for the kids.  Above is a screenshot of mine.

2.  After you've placed your $0.00 order for the Big Kahuna game, you'll receive an email from Amazon letting you know that a $5 mp3 promotional credit is in your account.   Now, this freebie can indeed be educational!  Here are a few educational mp3s I found at Amazon (note: I haven't tried them yet):

• Hip Hop Multiplication
• Schoolhouse Rock! Earth
• Muévete- Learn Spanish Through Song and Movement

and because it makes me giggle:

• Beethoven's Wig 2: More Sing Along Symphonies

There are thousands of other mp3s to choose from; don't feel like you have to go with those!

I did both steps in this offer tonight before writing you. It took me under 5 minutes to purchase the game (for nothing, as I keep saying!) and receive a promotional credit in my Amazon account for $5 in mp3s.  There were no catches!

This offer expires August 31, 2009, so hurry up!

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Free Museum Day at Over 1,000 American Museums

On Saturday, September 26th, 2009, you and a guest may enjoy free admission to one of over 1,000 museums across America during the Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day.

I'll bet there's one near you! 

Go to the Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day site to:

• download your free ticket voucher
• view participating venues (by address or state)

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