susancollins Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am looking to get some information on the best educational products to purchase. I am looking for info on educational games, books, resources and more. Thanks in advance. Susan:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 What age group are you looking for? Some fun and educational games we've found have been SET and Quarto -- these are both thinking, logic games for ages six and up. Quiddler and Bananagrams are word games for about eight and up. Equate is a math game for about eight and up. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I am looking to get some information on the best educational products to purchase. I am looking for info on educational games, books, resources and more. Thanks in advance. Susan:001_smile: Does this include curriculum? If so, I'd say RightStart Math (we have level A). Also: Royal Rescue & Castle Logix wooden puzzle games (single player logic games), by Educational Insights. Challenging for my 6 yr old, upper levels are challenging for me, and dd4 just plays with the pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 MCT language arts materials Singapore math books and supplemental materials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm with Kai on MCT and Singapore supplemental books. Horizons Maths for a reluctant student. But my all out winner is Mosdos Press's literature series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtney.byrum Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Does this include curriculum? If so, I'd say RightStart Math (we have level A). Also: Royal Rescue & Castle Logix wooden puzzle games (single player logic games), by Educational Insights. Challenging for my 6 yr old, upper levels are challenging for me, and dd4 just plays with the pieces. My kids really enjoy Castle Logix too. My 4 yr old moreso than the 5 yr old (and it's his game). She can actually do the easy ones and some of the next level now. Another favorite is Clever Castle by ThinkFun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'd have to say "Times Attack." I downloaded the free version just to check it out for the future, but my 7 yo son started playing with it and then just got hooked. So for Christmas we got him the full version and he has already completed all 12 levels in only about 2 months. And this is not a "mathy" kid. He even understands the times tables and has retained all the facts. I recommend this game to anyone trying to learn the multiplication tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest homeschoolfor3 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 For curriculum: Singapore math and Life of Fred, Science books by Joy Hakim Games: Equate-a math game similar to scrabble, CD rom, cluefinders, grades 3-6+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 My kids LOVE the Math-U-See math blocks. They have been really helpful in my kids understanding math concepts. Also, my library card, which in theory is free, but in practice.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 A lap size chalkboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Systematic Mathematics Analytical Grammar Teaching Writing: Structure and Style by IEW A Little History of the World, by Gombrich The Story of Art, by Gombrich The Story of Mankind, VanLoon a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 An abacus. IKEA carries a very nice and sturdy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Letter Factory DVD - it taught my 2 year old (!) all of his letters & letter sounds in a couple viewings. (It was actually intended for my 4-year-old, but little brother wanted to see it too. Now the two of them walk around singing the letter sounds to each other.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The things I have used most in 18 years of hsing: Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons Phonics flash cards Base 10 blocks Wordly Wise Explode the Code Abeka Math- to 8th grade Natural Speller World Book Encyclopedia/ dictionary Books and catalogs with book lists- WTM, Honey for a Child's Heart, Worthy Books Based on Historical Settings The library Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mom-ninja. Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'd have to say "Times Attack." I downloaded the free version just to check it out for the future, but my 7 yo son started playing with it and then just got hooked. So for Christmas we got him the full version and he has already completed all 12 levels in only about 2 months. And this is not a "mathy" kid. He even understands the times tables and has retained all the facts. I recommend this game to anyone trying to learn the multiplication tables. My two boys do not like that game at all. It scares them. Modeling clay...they all sorts of stuff with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The favorite thing we did was Story of the World including lots of projects! And, another favorite thing is the mini-trampoline in our school room. My son likes to take little bouncing breaks. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Timez Attack, MUS, mini-trampoline, IEW, SOTW and library!! I totally agree. Curriculum - starting TOG and love it. Building Character bible study -fantastic Favorite books - King George, What's His Problem, Two Miserable Presidents and Which Way to the Wild West (may have that title wrong) Very fun history books. My kids devour them and actually retain the info. Science Verse - any book that has my 8 yr old running around the house clutching it with glee is a keeper. Brainpop, cosmeo and funbrain for internet fun and learning. FYI - This thread is BAD. Now have many things on my wishlist in Amazon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi, I have a daughter who will be seven, a son who is five, and another son who will be three. I am looking for anything educational books, curriculum, anything that you think added value to your life or homeschool life. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi,I have a daughter who will be seven, a son who is five, and another son who will be three. I am looking for anything educational books, curriculum, anything that you think added value to your life or homeschool life. Susan An ipod and audio books! Both stories, like Greek myths, Robin Hood, etc, and memory work like foreign language vocabulary. It makes great use of time spent in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm with Kai on MCT and Singapore supplemental books. Horizons Maths for a reluctant student. But my all out winner is Mosdos Press's literature series. I'm waiting not-so-patiently for my Mosdos materials to arrive. I have high hopes for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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