Hunter Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I want to say thank you to Melisa Neilsen, for sharing these videos with us. http://m.youtube.com/#/profile?desktop_uri=%2Falittlegardenflower&user=alittlegardenflower&gl=US Make sure to click on "show more videos"! What authors do you know who are more concerned with struggling families than making a profit? Which ones go WAY above and beyond to sell their products as cheaply as possible? Which ones are truly humble and have a heart to serve? Who are the best of the best? I know there are a ton of excellent products with fair prices. This is not the tread for that. This is a thread to praise AUTHORS who go WAY above and beyond. They don't have to have the most excellent product, but a heart, a true heart, to share. I have watched Melisa for a few months now, and she has truly, truly gone way above and beyond, to minister, truly minister to many struggling families, and I just want to say a public thank you to her. Who else has been a blessing lately to the homeschool community??? Post their name here and say thank you! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I love Melisa! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I am close friends with Maggie Hogan of Bright Ideas Press. She just recently gave away a ton of her own personal book-stash as well as some BIP curriculum. She sent me some awesome living history books, tons of laminated maps and...The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide! :D That was a surprise. She's the best. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 http://classicalhouseoflearning.wordpress.com/ I know she's a WTMer and I am blanking on her username...it's been a long day. Is it "Veritas????" I've just started using this but so far, it's been excellent. She put so much work into this. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think the advisory committe at Ambleside Online is amazing! Plus, let's not forget SWB...and these boards and her YouTube videos....awesome. Thanks! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Susan goes w/out saying! She is super-awesome, generous and helpful and so much more. :D This board HAS to be the single-most important resource in my homeschool. Thanks, Susan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Susan goes w/out saying! She is super-awesome, generous and helpful and so much more. :D This board HAS to be the single-most important resource in my homeschool. Thanks, Susan! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I see nothing wrong with being paid for one's efforts, but I do appreciate freebies. Including even sample material or chapters -- that is a big help in deciding if something is appropriate. I appreciated Maria Miller at Math Mammoth's free samples as they helped me decide to purchase. Her email list is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 BFSU !!! The book is reasonably priced, but the pdf is only $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 BFSU !!! The book is reasonably priced, but the pdf is only $5. I had no clue! How awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think ElizabethB ( on these boards) belongs at the top of the list with her website http://www.thephonicspage.org/ :) free lessons, articles, links, and much helpful advice on the boards. I noticed today that Classical Academic Press has some nice freebies with free online games and fun stuff to go with their curriculum, free printable flash cards, free download of an ebook about classical education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I have really utilized and enjoyed Guest Hollow's American History info for free! We're using SOTW 3 this year but really beef up American History (DH is a historian) so I've LOVED her plan and add-ons, so great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Art Robinson and the author of TWTM have both been so incredibly lenient in copyright restrictions, allowing people to talk uninhibitedly about EVERY word of their curricula, without ever voicing a complaint. And also allowing people to speak uninhibitedly about the products without getting defensive. Also Mr Robinson has given away a LOT of CDs to people writing to him to ask for scholarships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 BFSU !!! The book is reasonably priced, but the pdf is only $5. Can you post a link, please? I'm having a hard time finding it in pdf form. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Wouldn't it be fun to start a poll and issue an award for "servant's heart" or some other better title? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I contacted Biblioplan last year with a question, and they went above and beyond and really blessed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Can you post a link, please? I'm having a hard time finding it in pdf form. :) Sure! BFSU (K-2) http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?ISBN=9781432706104 Elementary Science Education (gr. 3 – 5) http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?isbn=9781432762360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooling Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I see nothing wrong with being paid for one's efforts, but I do appreciate freebies. Including even sample material or chapters -- that is a big help in deciding if something is appropriate. I appreciated Maria Miller at Math Mammoth's free samples as they helped me decide to purchase. Her email list is nice too. She also has YouTube videos explaining concepts from her program that are VERY helpful! She's working on more and plans to make some for the lower levels soon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think the first link in the OP's post is wrong==I'm sure it's not about Wes Craven...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Don Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 http://classicalhouseoflearning.wordpress.com/ I know she's a WTMer and I am blanking on her username...it's been a long day. Is it "Veritas????" I've just started using this but so far, it's been excellent. She put so much work into this. THANK YOU! I came here to post about her program, Veritaserum :) I can't wait to use it next year! Thank you to Susan for your youtube videos. It's so helpful for me to see someone talk about things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I agree about many of the names mentioned in this thread, but especially about SWB, Don Potter and Elizabeth Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I have used so many of these authors' works in my piecing together inexpensive, eclectic resources. SWB, Guesthollow, ElizabethB, CHOL, Amblesice, Higher Up and Further In, Tanglewood Education and Maria Miller and probably people I'm forgetting Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Elizabeth Foss http://ebeth.typepad.com/serendipity/ Linda Fay http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/ http://weefolkart.com/content/spring-bs-preschoolkindergarten-curriculum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Ooh.....can't leave out all those who have worked on Ambleside, Mater Amabilis, and Milestones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Harmony Art Mom has some wonderful free information on her website. She also put out a free geography curriculum this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Thanks everyone! Also, Don Potter is a big fan of homeschooling. He helped homeschool one of his grandkids for a bit and afterschools any grandchildren that are learning to read in a school that teaches sight words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonyartmom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 You are very, very welcome. :) I have a whole page of my Freebies on Squidoo: Harmony Art Mom's Freebies Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Look at how much of his curriculum, Dr. Robinson has allowed to be posted for free at this website. What a kind man! http://users.gobigwest.com/rosegate/index.html I'm not saying authors don't have the right to make a profit. Please don't misunderstand. It's just that, these authors who have chosen to minister to us, deserve to be publicly recognized for their acts of selflessness. And also there are some of us who don't know about these resources! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Sure! BFSU (K-2) http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?ISBN=9781432706104 Elementary Science Education (gr. 3 – 5) http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?isbn=9781432762360 Thank you! Don't know how I missed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I contacted Biblioplan last year with a question, and they went above and beyond and really blessed me. YES! I had the same experience. I sent them an email and they responded by truly overwhelming me with their generosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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