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May 30, 2010 By Angela 45 Comments

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My Favorite Ancient Civilization- A Preference Project™!

Mesopotamia, Inuit, Ancient Rome and China are just a few examples of what your child will be enjoying in this eBook. My Favorite Ancient Civilizations leads the learner through the way of life for these different cultures. Explore maps, ancient writing, contributions of each and MUCH, much more. My son thoroughly enjoyed the projects provided, especially the section that allowed him to write his name in different dialects using the symbols for each civilization. My Favorite Ancient Civilization brings these cultures to life and helps the child determine their favorites! Ages 10 and up

My Favorite Number- A Preference Project™!

Designed for 12 year olds and up, My Favorite Number tackles math and physics terms such as Pi, Avagadro’s Number and more. Math and Physics terms are explained through history, math formulas, and memory projects to reinforce the concepts. While journeying through this eBook students are able to determine their favorites, learn how to apply these symbols and numbers, and intelligently describe them to others. My Favorite Numbers is a fun way to supplement your math program as it draws the reader in with great content, peaking their natural curiosity, and reinforces the lessons they are learning in their primary curriculum.

My Favorite Spring Flower- A Preference Project™!

Learn about the Crocus, Lily of the Valley, Eranthus and Tulip. My Favorite Spring Flower allows the student to assess these four types of flower to determine their favorite. The eBook covers origins, fragrance, creative writing and art to draw in the person and cites interesting facts to keep their interest going. The beautiful illustrations and practical applications make this a Spring must-have. Designed for ages 8 and up, this eBook is the perfect supplement for both the science and writing program you are currently using.

My Favorite Horse- A Preference Project™!

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My Favorite Spring Constellation- A Preference Project™!

Supplement your child’s astronomy lessons by encouraging them to look towards the night sky. Parents are sure to learn something new along with their starry-eyed student as they learn about different constellations. Look out for real-life application as your child is able to point out the different shapes in the sky, know the history and/or mythology behind them and learn how to read a constellation map. This April to June eBook is sure to be one that your entire family can enjoy together. Some concepts covered include reading, history, symbolism, copywork, creative writing and art. Ages 8 and up

My Favorite Things- A Preference Project™! is offering a prize to 5 lucky readers!

Each winner will receive all 5 eBooks listed above.

How to enter: Leave a post stating which eBook your child(ren) would most enjoy and why.

Contest ends at Midnight, June 4th, 2010

Angela DeRossett is a fun-loving, married to the military, homeschooling mother of four. She has four cats and a great big dog and loves her very full house. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Christian Education and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts and Science in Christian Ministries. Angela is a coffee and theology junkie and is passionate about Autism advocacy and disability rights. You can find her blogging at Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy and Homeschooling the Chaotic Mommy.

May 11, 2010 By Angela 2 Comments

“This is Xander!!!” exclaimed my son.

It makes me smile every time I call the downstairs phone and he answers. His speech has not completely developed so it is just that much cuter. He is so excited that he is now allowed to answer the phone—even if it is just Mom. This is one of many changes that have been happening with him lately. Over the last year he has become independent in the shower, developed a toleration of some foods and discovered that playing with children outside of his brothers and sister isn’t so bad… as long as there aren’t more than one or two friends at a time.

I am in awe at how much he has grown. As the days go by we discover brand new milestones that he is continuing to conquer.

Recently, while attending a social function, I encountered a boy who looked to be around 11 or 12. He was absolutely fixated on the items he had in his pocket and wanted to tell me all about them. I admit that after a few minutes I became a bit weary, but allowed him to go on. He was eventually asked to leave in order to continue with the job at hand. He left, but I had to smile when I saw him a short distance away anxiously waiting for the opportunity to talk again.

“I think he has the ash-burgers”, a woman near me stated.

I am used to people mispronouncing the name. In fact, I am used to people mispronouncing MY last name. I said nothing and continued to do what I was there to do. She persisted,

“You know, ASH-BURGERS, the disease?”

I mean, disease, disorder, whatever… oy vey.

I simply said, “Perhaps” and left it alone

“So sad, he’ll never live on his own”.

I did cringe.

“Never get married or have children.”

I am certain I turned red.

“What a burden to his parents.”

My heart sank as I absorbed those words. They have been said so many times and each time I am reminded that there needs to be more education for those who don’t understand. I honestly do not think she meant any harm, but believe that she was sharing her thoughts and mimicking all of the stereotypes that come from not having a ‘Spectrum’ kid of one’s own.

I carefully responded to her, noting that I personally have a child with Autism, to try not to believe the ‘hype’. I know there are those of you that would have jumped all over her, but that’s not how I roll. Unfortunately she continued to make assumptions, further implying that it wouldn’t turn out well in the end.

Do we consider that this could be a life-long endeavor? It most certainly will be, it is how he was created. Have we talked about the possibility of him living with us forever? Absolutely and my husband said, “If this is the case I can always use a fishing buddy.”

The woman asked what I was ‘going to do with him” when he grew up. I laughed at the question, honestly I did. I told her that if we had anything to say about it he would be living outside of our home independently. It is very much a possibility, ‘cause my kid rocks and as a mom, I have the ‘my child can do anything’ complex.

Can it be hard at times? You bet’cha. Let me tell you, reading is his least favorite, most protested, slowest-going, throw him into a mega-fit, subject. Can I get an Amen??

Let me encourage you to educate, educate, educate those around you. It is intimidating and uncomfortable, but done gently can make a world of difference. I spoke with this woman a few minutes before I realized the effort was futile. You will most definitely run into people who cannot be reasoned with. More often, though, you will find people receptive to the information you are providing about your child and may be asked to further clarify some of the thoughts they may have on the subject.

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened.” 1 Peter 3:14

“Yes, I will do it…bye… OH, by the way, THIS IS XANDER”

April 4, 2010 By Angela 36 Comments

BOOK REVIEW / PRODUCT GIVEAWAY

Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. The Friz knows just where to find them! A hop on the Magic School Bus takes the kids on a whirlwind tour. From the Arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change. But to get the really big picture, the class has to get really small – so they can see exactly what is in the air and why it is making the world warmer. What they find gives them a real cause for concern!

When thinking about caring for the Earth many teach their children how to recycle. Parents tell their children not to be a litter bug, to ‘reuse, reduce and recycle’, but fail to explain the how’s and why’s of its purpose. There is some good science in those explanations!

The Magic School Bus takes you to those answers in their new book, “The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge“.

My family was very excited to receive this book for review, however, I had no idea the extent of the detail we would find! So, as not to give away the story, I’ll give you these buzz words:

The Greenhouse Effect
Fossil Fuels
Solar Cells
Atmosphere and Molecules

Those are only a few of the topics your children will be able to add to their knowledge of caring for the Earth. As always, in true ‘The Magic School House’ form, both young and old stand to gain some information from purchasing up a copy. However…

We are hosting a giveaway*! Three lucky readers can win one of the following prizes:

One Grand Prize winner will recieve:

Two (2) additional winners will receive a copy of the book!

Retail Value: Grand Prize Seed Kit is valued at $26.95. Books are valued at $16.99 each

* This book giveaway is open to participants with a United States mailing address only (international readers can enter if they have a friend in the States who can accept their prizes by mail.)

To enter leave a comment below with your name and email address.

Contest ends Sunday, April 18th by Midnight CST!

Find out more information on Ms. Frizzle’s April 20^th

Climb on board with author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen on Tuesday, April 20th at 1pm ET / 10am PT as they join Ms. Frizzle to celebrate Earth Day and their new book The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey!

Simply register online, then tune in on April 20th and join the fun! Visit http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbuswebcast

Heart of the Matter Online received a review copy of The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge in support of this post.

April 3, 2010 By Angela 1 Comment

As many know, it is Autism Awareness month, but in lieu of talking about this subject just yet, I would like to focus on the great significance of these past seven days. I have been reflecting over Easter week and just cannot disregard the emotions that come over me every year when I think about the amazing sacrifice that my Lord made for me.

Inevitably I begin to think about the impact that becoming a Christian has had on my life. I was raised in church to believe in Him, but it wasn’t until I was 28 that I stepped forward ready to take on the responsibility and the faith that came with knowing Him. I had just come out of a very dark two years of anger and disbelief. I was tired and shaking a fist toward the sky. I will spare you the details that led up to that point, but I was lonely and discouraged and in need of spiritual rebirth.

I began to take inventory of the ‘not fair’s’ and the limitations I had put on His gifts. I thought about the times that I had ‘shut the door’ to be the person I wanted to be instead of the person I should have been. I cried, forgave and asked for forgiveness.

A few years ago my children and I visited a church and witnessed our very first ‘Passion Play’. We watched as people laid down their palms and proclaimed, “Hosanna”. We saw the dramatized recreation of the Last Supper. We watched as the guards tortured ‘Jesus’. It wasn’t until the crucifixion scene that I was pushed to the point of inconsolable tears. As the hammer came down, loudly, on the cross it hit me. The play was silent except for that loud, pounding noise resonating against the church walls.

The play progressed to the resurrection, but out of the entire play I never have forgotten the sound of that hammer and the stakes that they displayed. It became very real, very fast.

Recently, while completing a school assignment, I was fortunate to come across a quote that reflected on the ‘vine and branches’ analogy found in John 15:1-4.

Before the fruit, comes the pruning. I imagine if a vine could talk, he’d say to the pruner, “You’re killing me, man!” And the gardener would say, “I know it hurts, but I’m actually removing things you don’t really need so you can explode with greater fruit.” –Hutchcraft, 2010

All of those past hurts that I had, all of the sins I committed, all of my anger… He took it all. The memories still burn and I still feel shame, but I can rely on the knowing that He brought me through it and forgave me on top of that. He knew that I needed a Savior. He was there through my loneliness waiting for me to ask for Him.

He died for me…and I didn’t deserve it. It would be several years before I would realize that it wasn’t about whether or not people deserved salvation, but about His love for us.

As you go on about your Easter festivities this year I highly encourage each of you to take the time to explain these things to your children. I know for many this is something that you already do in your home.

For those who need reminding, remember that He loves you. Though you may feel shame, heartache or regret…He LOVES you. Though you may sin intentionally each day, hate your neighbor; never walk inside a church, be undecided in your beliefs or just indifferent… He LOVES you.

He died for you and took on all of it so that you could live eternally with Him because:

He loves you.

¹⁶“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

See, I told you so.

Lord,

I come before your throne this morning humbly in remembrance of the sacrifice you took for me. I am in awe that one could love us so immensely as to take on the weight of the world and wipe our slates clean. I ask that you be with others as you have always been with me and that you instill faith in those who are hiding because they feel they are undeserving. I ask for hope for those who have none.

In Christ’s name I pray,

Amen

Wishing you and yours’ a very blessed Easter.

February 24, 2010 By Angela 1 Comment

So what do you do when you have a child that has trouble with reading, cries over 5 letter words and is a military brat?

For military families there is an online library with AudioBooks! I just happened to stumble upon it when I was searching for something else and am so happy I did, because not only does it offer children’s AudioBooks, but it also has a great reference section, books for middle school and young adults. It is truly a fabulous find.

Military OneSource Online Library

You will also find hobby books, home repair resources, and an online source for test taking skills. This site is only available to military members and their families. You will need to provide a login account to access these great tools.

Not in the military, but still need free resources for your ‘almost’ reader? Is your child 8, like mine, and is still struggling to find his way down the path to reading? Never fear–lotsa reading fun is here!

PreKinders

Totally Tots

Reading Rockets

Letter of the Week: Story of the Week

Fun Fonix

SoftSchools.com

Kid Zone

Reading is Fundamental

Funbrain Reading

Kaboose

abcteach

Book Adventure

Golden Books

PrimaryGames – Some of the games require membership, but most are free!

Primary Teachers

Muffin Tin Mondays by Sycamore Stirrings

Have a good time with those goodies! Draw them in by making reading fun! And by way, if you are looking for a not-so-free resource Hooked on Phonics is still a great way to break through the beginning-reader woes.

Happy reading!

Angela DeRossett is a fun-loving, married to the military, homeschooling mother of four. She has four cats and a great big dog and loves her very full house. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Christian Education and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts and Science in Christian Ministries. Angela is a coffee and theology junkie and is passionate about Autism advocacy and disability rights. You can find her blogging at Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy and Homeschooling the Chaotic Mommy.

January 13, 2010 By Angela 13 Comments

Okay, the DeRossett family needs to literally fly south for the winter. Stick a fork in me, I am done!

Many of our friends and family will attest to the fact that we are not—at all—winter people. My husband and I were already aware of this before he was given orders to the mid-west. We are from Texas. Texas is where we were raised and where two of our four children were born. We got married in 1996 and moved immediately to the desert of southern California and then later to Georgia. The military did not care about our love for the south and blistering hot summers. So this most recent duty station is our first experience–ever—with a ‘real’ winter.

We thought that this new environment would be a pretty cool adventure for the kids. After all, don’t all children love snow? Well, they did for a little while and then the novelty wore off. My daughter, Milan, asked repeatedly our first winter, why the snow “was still there”. I am so thankful to be a homeschooling mother because the snow pants, gloves, scarves…boots, would be the makings of a nightmarish assembly line in the mornings. We don’t have to venture out in the snow. We can still hide out in the warm house!

It totally blew our summer plans because the water was in the 70′s and who wants to swim in that?! Our rule in the other states has always been, “no swimming unless it is 90 degrees outside”. Now we only get a handful of those. Not such a cool adventure for the family who loves to take the boat out to the lake. Xander, my 8 year old son on the spectrum, especially loves the summer. For him there is nothing like tubing* with his brothers, being smacked against the waves and then the high-speed flip into the water!

The boy loves adventure, but not the snow, and especially not now.

Before we get to the how’s and why’s, let me first clear one thing up for those from the north who are laughing at the southern girl. Southerners do not hide out when we get a little ice or snow because we are babies. Everything shuts down because this happens so rarely that our cities are not equipped to take care of the problem. Ice melt? Snow plows? Long-handled ice scrapers for the driveway? These are new to our family. Several feet of snow? It brings me to a clueless, crying panic. Oh yes, I am woman enough to admit to that. What happens when a southerner meets black ice? People die. There are valid reasons for us to stay at home.

My kids are over the snow, just like their parents.

Around Christmas we got a lot of it, and still more took us into the New Year, and they are forecasting some more this week. I have resigned myself to the fact that the Christmas lights will be up until have our first thaw because they are held in place by foot and a half long icicles. Do you remember on A Christmas Story where Ralphie is trying to explain to his mother that it was an icicle that injured his face when it was actually the Red Ryder BB Gun? His mother responds:

“Ralphie, you’re lucky it didn’t cut your eye! Those icicles have been known to kill people.”

Guess what happens when you have a child with Autism that takes this phrase literally? It will not matter that he has a better chance of being hit by a bus than the above scenario playing out. It will scare the fire out of him.

Little did I know– Xander remembered that part of the movie.

It did not help that I was joking about something similar with the kids and telling them not to look up when they passed under the icicles. It did not help when we joked that it would not matter if anyone looked up or down, it would still “get to the brain”. Cut me some slack, I have three boys. Last night when we returned from a few hours (Okay, 30 minutes) of shopping for video games I heard a small voice:

“Mom, those things are scary.”

I told him to hurry past them. It was cold outside so my only concern was getting inside. He ran right up to the door and pressed his entire body against it. The icicles were four feet behind him! I am not sure he will ever want to go outside and face them again because he is absolutely traumatized. Don’t think this has gone unnoticed by his brothers who think it’s hilarious.

Ah yes, I forgot, this is not only the child who loves the thrill of the ride, but also the child who is terrified of losing body parts (trimming his fingernails) and having blood drawn (they might take it all).

I think the boy has a special kind of hatred for the winter that none of us have reached yet.

Lesson learned, Lord, please bring on the spring!

*For those of you from the north, ‘tubing’ involves being pulled behind the boat in an oversized ‘tube’. This can also be a raft or any other floating device a person can hold onto. You hold on to (said object) for dear life because the driver of the boat’s sole goal is make you fly off … and it’s fun.

December 23, 2009 By Angela 3 Comments

Just when you think that office products for the home and classroom couldn’t get any cooler, EXPO® raises the bar. Gone are the days of traditional white board writing on a downward curve.

You know what I mean. You write in your best handwriting the copywork or editing for your child to take down, you step back…and there is your perfect line starting a not-so-beautiful decline. EXPO now has a two-sided white board that is lined on one side for sentences, math problems, and lists and traditionally blank on the other side for child drawing fun.

Welcome the Expo® 9″ x 12″ Double-Sided Learning Board!

That’s right…I didn’t mention that it was lap-sized. Now they can copy from a board their size that has the mobility to work anywhere in the house. One of the biggest problems I have found in homeschooling children without an actual homeschool ‘room’ is that children need to be separated at times.

With the Double-Sided Learning Board I can:

List assignments.
Write out copywork.
Write math problems.

And they can take it with them!

Expo® Bright Sticks Wet-Erase Fluorescent Markers, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 5

These markers were by far the most fun my family has had with markers in a long time.

According to the package..and true!:

Provides clear, bright images on non-porous surfaces.
Extra-bright, wet-erase fluorescent markers really stand out against black marker boards, fluorescent light boards or glass.
Ink looks neon under ultraviolet “black light” or fluorescent lamps.

Some of the things that you can use these BrightSticks for around the house:

I seriously wish we’d had window markers when my babies were small! Of course, now that the kids are older they love having these wet-erase markers around, especially on the sliding glass door. Tic-Tac-Toe & Hangman are the current fluorescent faves. I like how easy it is to clean off the window. You can use the cleanser, but a damp rag and a willing child will do the job fairly well.

Have you ever walked into a coffee shop or cafe and seen the blackboard menu with fluorescent writing on it? It used to be chalk. Guess what isn’t as dusty?

So, it is perfect for signs on the windows, reminders on the bathroom mirrors (To my children: BRUSH YOUR TEETH!) and a For-Sale sign on the car–without the paper. I know we will find more uses in the future.

Expo® Click Retractable Low-Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers

The first retractable dry erase marker from America’s favorite dry erase brand, Expo®.

The Unique Safety Seal valve design prevents dry out, and there is no cap to remove or lose. Low odor formula for the smallest of classrooms.

**Let me issue a warning for those who are overzealous (me), do not use these markers on porous surfaces because should you decide a grocery list on the front of the fridge is a cool idea (me) it will not come off. No matter how hard I try.

Use the Double-Sided Learning Board, m’kay? Or one of their cool magnetic boards paired with one of these:

Expo® Precision Point Pad Eraser

I really like this eraser because it comes with disposable pads so that you don’t find yourself having to replace traditional erasers constantly. I really hate it when after a few weeks of use a regular eraser is gummy. It literally makes it impossible to completely erase your whiteboard, even with a cleanser.

The other beautiful thing about this particular eraser is that it has a wall mount. You can use this mount on either magnetic or non-magnetic surfaces. We use our eraser in it’s magnetic form, directly attached to the whiteboard for easy use.

This eraser comes with a precision point allows you to accurately erase small amounts of information from the whiteboard.

In addition, for every package of EXPO markers sold in the U.S. this November and December, EXPO will donate one marker to the Kids In Need Foundation up to a maximum of 100,000 EXPO markers. The Foundation operates 23 resource centers across the country where teachers from Title 1 schools are encouraged to shop for free supplies.

Angela DeRossett is military wife, homeschooling mother, and an advocate for autism research. She also serves as the Heart of the Matter Review Coordinator. Angela can be found blogging at Homeschooling the Chaotic Family and Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy.

December 15, 2009 By Angela 5 Comments

Winter is quickly approaching and with the holidays coming this is the perfect opportunity to give back to your community and teach your children the blessing of giving of oneself. Did you realize that there are literally endless possibilities for life lessons, not just during the holidays, but all year long?

⁷ You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

A few ideas:

Buy a few yards of fleece and let the kids help cut it into strips for scarves for a local homeless shelter.
Let them choose toys (even the ones you are cringe about getting rid of) from their toy boxes to give to kids in a local children’s home.
Donate all of the clothing in the house that no longer fits. Include the items you still aren’t able to fit into after 10 years–I know this is hard, I’ve done it.
Make a budget for an extra grocery shopping trip, letting the kids help pick items, that can be donated to a local food shelter.
Encourage them to hand-write and snail-mail a letter to their grandparents or other extended family.
Let the kids help make a meal for a friend who has very little time on their hands and is struggling with daily tasks.
Have your whole family visit in the common area of a nursing home. Many residents do not have the blessing of family visiting them–at all. There are many who love to be heard and the opportunity to be around children.
Volunteer the family for a day at the local soup kitchen.
Make/Donate blankets for Project Linus.
Adopt a military member who is deployed for Christmas. There are many opportunities through Soldier’s Angels.
Make cookies for your church administration on any random day.
Help out for a day at an animal shelter.
Let them help address and stuff Christmas envelopes.
Participate in Operation Christmas Child.
Offer to rake leaves, put up Christmas lights or bring a meal to a neighboring elderly family.
Send a thank you note with homemade goodies to a missionary.
Offer to help your church with daily maintenance or Christmas decorating. There is always something in the church your family can help with.
Get your homeschool group involved in stuffing stockings for a local Meals-on-Wheels program. This would include the same items you would send to a nursing home. (Combs, playing cards, magnifying glasses, books, etc.)

These are just a few ideas to get your family started. Do you have any to add?

Angela DeRossett is military wife, homeschooling mother, and an advocate for autism research. She also serves as the Heart of the Matter e-Reviews Coordinator. Angela can be found blogging at Homeschooling the Chaotic Family and Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy.

December 7, 2009 By Angela 48 Comments

Choosing your curriculum is important. Knowing how to effectively teach it is the key to success. In Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades, Tamara L. Chilver reveals the tools of the trade, while providing you with the confidence you need to successfully educate your child.

Do you desire to add some spark to your lessons?

Would you like to learn successful teaching methods that actively engage your child in the learning process?

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Are you or your child experiencing burnout and would like to learn tips to jumpstart your existing curriculum?

Do you want to learn tips to simplify learning and shorten your school day?

Would you like to learn how to save hundreds of dollars while homeschooling by using items that you may already have in your home?

Homeschooling with TLC in the Elementary Grades will give you a strong and concise foundation in elementary curriculum. This one-of-a-kind book is filled with FUN and creative teaching tips. Let this book take you and your child to a whole new dimension of homeschooling!

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**Contest ends Thursday, December 10th at 10pm EST, winners will be chosen and emailed by Friday morning and must respond before Sunday, December 13th at midnight!

December 7, 2009 By Angela 126 Comments

The Chronicles of Narnia CDs Tri-Fold Album

Beautifully packaged in a durable tri-fold album. Perfect for collecting, and gift giving.

Award-winning cast and film-quality sound design and music mark this amazing audio drama series based on the best-selling The Chronicles of Narnia books by C. S. Lewis. Starring David Suchet as Aslan the Great Lion and Paul Scofield as the Storyteller, all seven of The Chronicles of Narnia are presented on 19 audio cds—over 23 hours. Be transported to a world that will inspire your imagination.

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**Contest ends Thursday, December 10th at 10pm EST, winners will be chosen and emailed by Friday morning and must respond before Sunday, December 13th at midnight!

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