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Giveaway: $125 British royal history package from Dover Publications

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:00:07 +0000

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The British Royal Family: History, Legends & Myths: A giveaway sponsored by Dover Publications

The dashing Prince Harry of Wales and beautiful American actress Meghan Markle made headlines with the news of their upcoming wedding. Now, you can join in the excitement with a great giveaway of books about British history, legends, and myths from Dover Publications.

In partnership with Simple Homeschool, Dover is thrilled to offer TWO lucky winners a prize pack filled with the coloring books, papercrafts, literature, and paper dolls shown below, a value of $125.00!!

The world will be watching when Prince Harry of Wales and Meghan Markle wed in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle — and you can imagine the events leading up to the big day with 30 beautiful and ready-to-color illustrations as well as a fabulous paper doll collection that includes two dolls and 14 costumes.

Other paper doll collectibles featured in the giveaway spotlight Princess Diana, William and Kate, King Arthur, and King Henry Vlll.

For more than two decades, Dover’s Evergreen Classics and Children’s Thrift Classics have offered the most memorable novels ever written for young readers. This giveaway includes The Black Arrow, a swashbuckling adventure set in England during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, and The Prince and the Pauper.

Coloring books are an excellent way to bring history to life. Beautifully detailed illustrations and fact-filled captions depict scenes of kings and queens, knights, castle life, fashions, and more:

Plus, kids can use their imagination to recreate a paper model of Caernarvon Castle or design their own coat of arms:

How to Win

Note: This giveaway has ended, and the winners have been contacted via email. Thanks for your interest!

To be entered to for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: Who is your favorite person in British history, and are you planning to watch the royal wedding in May?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

Special Offer

You can find all of these great books and thousands more at www.doverpublications.com as well as check us out on Facebook and Twitter!

Order now and take 25% OFF your purchase with the code WHCU. Spend $50 or more and get free shipping too! Don’t delay, this offer ends April 30, 2018.

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Giveaway: $119 geography package from Around the World Stories

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:00:26 +0000

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Welcome to today’s giveaway–sponsored by Tania of Around the World Stories:

Are you looking for a way to inspire your kids to learn about the world? Around the World Stories creates original audio stories for kids that make learning about other cultures an unforgettable adventure.

Each week subscribers receive a 30-minute story told from the perspective of a child in another country, so young listeners learn how kids in other cultures live, play, learn, eat and celebrate.

Your kids will catch a cotton-tailed tulip thief and meet the king of the Netherlands. They’ll celebrate New Year’s Eve in Madrid and find a treasure map in Greece. They’ll race a Leprechaun in Ireland and help solve the case of Mozart’s missing violin in Austria.

“You can travel the world from the comfort of your family room, or kitchen table. We listen to these stories in the car, over lunch, before bedtime, and on crabby days and sick days. They never fail to bring a smile to my children’s faces.” – Caitlin C.

The stories are written for kids ages 5 to 12 and each includes a story guide with discussion points, recipes and activity ideas.

You can make an apple strudel after adventuring in the Alps one week and then make beautiful lavender soap after visiting Lacey’s lavender farm in the South of France the next week.

So many parents struggle with ways to inspire their kids to learn about the world, and they’re finding that just teaching dates, flag colors and names of major cities is not enough.

When children aren’t connected with the cultures they’re studying, learning often stops. Stories, on the other hand, engage the imagination and make lessons about life in another country an inspiring adventure.

“I absolutely LOVE these stories. The content is amazing and the stories are so original and engaging. They are absolute treasures. I love the lessons in each and the mix of culture, art, history and so many subjects. I am intrigued and connected to the characters.” — Holly K.

Europe Stories

Subscribers receive a new audio story each week in their inbox along with activity ideas, background, discussion topics and recipes related to the story and the country. Four stories are dedicated to each country.

Artists Around the World Stories

Also available is a fun 6-story set about important painters and artistic styles throughout history. Through this exciting series, listeners can travel back in time to meet Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Michelangelo, O’Keeffe and Kandinsky.

To follow our travels and stories, you can visit us on our Facebook page or Instagram or at Around the World Stories.

The prize

One Simple Homeschool reader will win the entire set of 52 stories about Europe and the 6-story Artists Around the World set–a $119 value!

How to Win

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question: How old are your kids, and which country would you most like to learn about with your family?

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Special Offer

Through November 30th, Around the World Stories is offering TWO special offers to Simple Homeschool readers:

Use the code “EUROPEMONTH” to try out one FREE month of our Europe stories monthly subscription!
Use the code “ARTISTSATHOME” for 20% OFF our 6-story Artists set!

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Giveaway: $103 US history package from Dover Publications

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:00:48 +0000

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History Comes Alive with Dover!

Dover Publications is excited to partner with Simple Homeschool to offer families a chance to explore and learn about the United States, its Capital, government, presidents, and other historical documents and figures with a giveaway valued at $103.00!

Alexander Hamilton Activity and Coloring Books and Paper Dolls: Color, solve puzzles, stage plays, and learn about the legendary Alexander Hamilton, whose fascinating life has spawned numerous books, articles, and a Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical.

Get acquainted with the justices of the highest court in the USA with this playful paper doll collection that includes all nine members of the Supreme Court.

Assemble a replica of the U. S. Capitol Building with detailed instructions and diagrams explaining every step of the assembly process. A brief history chronicles the building’s slow progress from the initial planning stages to its status as an international landmark.

Activity books contain mazes, secret codes, crosswords, and other puzzles that offer an entertaining way to learn about the Constitution and insights into U.S. history, geography, and pop culture.

Explore some amazing landmarks throughout America and discover interesting facts about Capitol Hill, the National Mall, the White House, and other famous landmarks of Washington, D.C.

Get introduced to dozens of important people: presidents, civil rights leaders, explorers, writers, sports stars, scientists, and more!

These fact-filled coloring and activity books chronicle the history of the US Presidents. Learn about major events in their administrations and intriguing tidbits from their nicknames and birthdays to their hobbies and pets.

Assemble easy-to-make punch out models of eight presidents. Make a gallery of presidents by matching their portrait with the appropriate frame. Identify and locate all 50 of the United States under their administration.

One lucky Simple Homeschool Reader will win ALL of the following:

How to Win

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To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: How old are your kids and what time period in US History are they currently most interested in?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

Note: This giveaway is only open to those in the contiguous US and in Canada–so sorry, international readers in other locations!

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway on Facebook using the buttons below. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Offer

You can find all of these books and thousands more at www.doverpublications.com. Order now and save 25% with code WHCL! Spend $50 or more and get FREE SHIPPING too!

Offer ends Dec 31, 2017. For further support, updates about new releases, sampler pages, and more, visit the Teaching with Dover Facebook page.

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Giveaway: $140 K-5 science package from Be Naturally Curious

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 16 May 2017 10:00:57 +0000

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Welcome to a spring science giveaway–sponsored by Be Naturally Curious.

From Valerie at Be Naturally Curious:

“I am a mom to two energetic and inquisitive young girls and also happen to be a former college Biology professor.

One of my greatest passions in life is to help all kids experience the joy of learning science and exploring nature!

I believe this is best done by focusing on concepts and reinforcing learning with multiple, non-traditional teaching techniques, which is why I started Be Naturally Curious, creating science and nature mini-courses for kids grades K-5.

I love to share and discuss ideas about science and learning on our Facebook page —please connect with us!”

“I’ve enlisted the help of several other scientists, many of whom are also moms, to make mini-courses on really important and fascinating scientific concepts (these are the real thing—nothing watered down!).

Current mini-courses include:

Take Off with Airplane Science
A Wide World of Vertebrates
A Butterfly’s Evening Adventure
Freddie and His Ocean Friends
Molecules are Everywhere
The Adventures of Carbon
Discovering DNA
Mighty Magnets
Life in the Desert
See with your Ears!
Our Neighbor, the Moon!
Amazing Animal Migrations
Plate Tectonics: The Changing Continents
The Scoop on Sharks

They are designed to give parents the tools to teach higher-level scientific concepts to all styles of learners. Whether you have a kinesthetic learner or a visual one, your child can master everything from molecules and DNA to ecosystems and the carbon cycle.”

“As moms ourselves, we specifically designed the courses so they can be done easily at home or on a trip with minimal supplies—most materials can be cut directly from the course print out. We believe science can be done anywhere!

Each mini-course focuses on a different scientific concept, whether it be how airplanes fly or how dolphins echolocate.

Every mini-course is designed to appeal to all kinds of learners and a wide range of ages (grades K-5), and includes a beautifully illustrated story, a board or card game, a movement-based activity, a craft or modeling activity, and an experiment or outdoor exploration activity.

Try them with all the kids in your family—each person has his or her own best way to learn.

Each mini-course also includes additional resources to allow kids to follow their curiosity (the most important thing we can develop!) and concept badges kids can add to their Science Tool Kits (print out included in each mini-course.)”

The prize

One Simple Homeschool reader will win a complete set of Be Naturally Curious mini-courses (worth $140), in PDF format!

PDFs can be printed in their entirety or in part for the activity materials.

How to Win

Note: This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question: How old are your kids, and which Be Naturally Curious course would interest them most right now? (see list above!)

This giveaway IS open to international readers–hooray!

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway on Facebook, using the share button at the bottom of the post. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Offer

Be Naturally Curious is offering Simple Homeschool readers 50% OFF all purchases of mini-courses through the end of May!

That makes each course just $5, so go ahead and stock up for next year. Use the discount code SHSPRING2017 at check out.

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Where to go for a boost of homeschool inspiration

Jamie C. Martin — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 10:00:28 +0000

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Welcome to a giveaway–sponsored by my friends at Great Homeschool Conventions:

“Great Homeschool Conventions is in full convention season! With our first two conventions under our belt, we are ready for the next two, no… THREE events!

We recently “adopted” an established St. Louis convention, and we’re so excited to be working with the previous organizers this year and in the coming years as we expand the St. Louis Homeschool Convention. We decided to host the St. Louis event this year, July 13-15th, so the folks in that area won’t miss their annual event.

For all our homeschool events, we strive to educate by providing speakers who are professionals in their field, who can better prepare you for the journey, aspire to encourage you as you connect with like-minded, grace-filled families, and equip you with comprehensive curriculum choices in the largest homeschool curriculum halls in the country.”

The 2017 dates and locations are:

TEXAS Homeschool Convention, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX – February 23-25, 2017 – We had a great event! Make plans to attend in 2018 – March 15 – 17^th!
SOUTHEAST Homeschool Convention, TD Convention Center, Greenville, SC, March 16-18, 2017 – We had a great event! Make plans to attend in 2018 – March 8 – 10^th.

Still to come….

MIDWEST Homeschool Convention, Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH, April 20 – 22, 2017
CALIFORNIA Homeschool Convention, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA, June 15 – 17, 2017
NEW! St. Louis Homeschool Convention, First Evangelical Free Church, Manchester, MO, July 13 – 15, 2017.

Special Tracks

The lovely Sarah Mackenzie will be speaking at all GHC conferences this year!

Cynthia Tobias, a regular contributor and radio broadcaster for Focus on the Family, will be speaking in our Parenting Track along with Norm Wakefield, Drive Thru History’s Dave Stotts, Thomas White, Pastor Randy Frazee, and more.

Warner Wallace, atheist-turned-Christian author and homicide detective, will speak to our teens during the Real Faith for the Real World teen track.

Sarah Mackenzie, Christopher Perrin, Adam Andrews, John De Gree, Dr. Carol Reynolds, S.D. Smith, and more, are back and better than ever, presenting invaluable sessions for the Classical Education Track.

New this year is our Charlotte Mason Track with guest presenters Brandy Vencel, Jen Spencer, and Sheila Carroll.

Janice Campbell will be sharing her wisdom and years of experience as a seasoned homeschooler in the Homeschool 101 track structured to guide beginning homeschooling families and those just considering homeschooling.

Our College Track, sponsored by Cedarville University, will address theme Life Beyond High School: How to pay for and go through the process of choosing the right college.

Parents with Special Needs and Gifted Children will be encouraged in home-educating children who struggle to overcome learning disabilities and how to continually engage a child who may be learning at a higher level. Colleen Kessler, Peg Dawson and Kathy Kuhl will be leading this track.

Exhibit Hall

A huge exhibit hall will be available for you to explore all the best curriculum and homeschooling resources available under one roof. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Many of the curriculum authors will be present to answer your questions and help you decide which curriculum best fits your child’s learning style. There is no better way to make that all-important curriculum decision than to have “hands-on” access to every possible resource, right before your eyes.

Special Events

As each day winds down after a full schedule of presentations and shopping, you will have the opportunity to spend valuable time with your family and enjoy the evenings at our special events.

Just check out some of the guests we have planned:

Musician Andrew Peterson – Coming to all GHC events
Inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic – Coming to CA
Former mobster Michael Franzese – Coming to all GHC events
Mike Berenstain of Berenstain Bears – Coming to MidWest
Comedian Bob Smiley – Coming to MidWest & CA
Comedian John Crist – Coming to MidWest

The Prize

One lucky Simple Homeschool reader will win a family registration and up to four special event tickets to each special event offered at the convention you are attending!

A family registration covers you, your spouse, children/teens, and their grandparents to hear the workshops and shop the exhibit hall for all three days of the convention!

How to Win

This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question: How old are your children, and which GHC event (MidWest, California, or St. Louis) would you like to attend this year?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway on Facebook using the buttons below. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Freebies for Early Registrants!

As an additional benefit, those who register for the convention receive all of the following:

A free Andrew Peterson album download (8 songs, a $7.99 value!)
Free streaming access ($59 value) to all twelve episodes of “Ancient History” as well as “The Gospels” (episode 1) from our friends at DriveThru History. (Don’t wait though—the free access to these awesome history episodes is available only until October 1, 2017.)
A free download of The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers e-book by Mike Berenstain (a $1.99 value) E-book offer is from the publisher, Zondervan.
Focus on the Family is giving GHC convention attendees a downloadable copy of Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom, a three-part dramatization of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and battle against the evils of Nazism, a decadent culture, and compromising church ($9.99 value!).
Adventures in Odyssey & Focus on the Family is also providing a free download of the episode Amazing Grace, a $1.99 value, for all convention attendees!

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Giveaway: $450+ FULL curriculum package from Oak Meadow

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:36:22 +0000

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Welcome to today’s giveaway–sponsored by Oak Meadow:

Bring Learning Home with Oak Meadow

“We used Oak Meadow’s fifth grade curriculum for my daughter’s transition from elementary to middle school, and it was a wonderful, unique, and successful experience! ” – Oak Meadow parent

Have you considered bringing your child’s education home, but hesitant about making the change? Try Oak Meadow!

They offer flexible, creative homeschooling curriculum for K-12, or enrollment in their fully accredited, teacher-supported distance learning school:

K-4 is experiential, playful, nature-based.
5-8 encourages independence, intellectual engagement.
High School offers challenging courses, options to earn credit, college counseling
Start anytime during the year!

New to distance learning? Oak Meadow’s parent-teacher certification training course will get you off on the right foot. Visit their online bookstore to learn more about Foundations in Independent Learning.

Need more support? Oak Meadow offers an hourly, one-to-one consultation service to support your homeschooling journey. Whether you are a new homeschooling parent with lots of questions, or a veteran with specific topics in mind, their teaching expert can provide you with one-to-one guidance.

From the Oak Meadow blog archive: 12 Ways to Help Your Child Adapt to Learning at Home

The prize

Today one lucky Simple Homeschool reader will win a complete curriculum package, your choice, grades K-8!

(Valued between $450-$570, depending on the grade. Note: K-3 curriculum prize includes the K-3 Enrichment Package.)

How to Win

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To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: How old are your kids, and what is your favorite winter nature-based activity to do together?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway and Oak Meadow on Facebook using the buttons below. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Offer

Share the Love in February:

Oak Meadow is offering 20% off ALL curricula & other items in their bookstore and 10% off new enrollments in their distance learning school until February 28th! No code is needed.

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Giveaway: $140 K-5 science package from Be Naturally Curious

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:00:23 +0000

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Welcome to this week’s giveaway–sponsored by Be Naturally Curious!

From Valerie at Be Naturally Curious:

“I am a mom to two energetic and inquisitive young girls and also happen to be a former college Biology professor.

One of my greatest passions in life is to help ALL kids experience the joy in learning science and exploring nature!

I love to share and discuss ideas about science and learning on our Facebook page —please come connect with us!”

Current mini-courses include:

Take Off with Airplane Science
A Wide World of Vertebrates
A Butterfly’s Evening Adventure
Freddie and His Ocean Friends
Molecules are Everywhere
The Adventures of Carbon
Discovering DNA
Mighty Magnets
Life in the Desert
See with your Ears!
Our Neighbor, the Moon!
Amazing Animal Migrations
Plate Tectonics: The Changing Continents (NEW!)
The Scoop on Sharks (NEW!)

Each mini-course focuses on a different scientific concept, whether it be how airplanes fly or how dolphins echolocate.

Try them with all the kids in your family—each person has his or her own best way to learn!

The prize

One Simple Homeschool reader will win a complete set of Be Naturally Curious mini-courses (worth $140), in PDF format!

PDFs can be printed in their entirety or in part for the activity materials.

How to Win

Note: This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question: How old are your kids, and which mini-course would interest them most right now? (See list of courses above.)

This giveaway IS open to international readers–yay!

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway on Facebook, using the share button at the bottom of the post. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Offer

Be Naturally Curious is offering Simple Homeschool readers 50% OFF all purchases of mini-courses through the end of January!

That makes each course just $5, so go ahead and stock up for the year. Use the discount code SHWINTER2017 at check out.

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Giveaway: $320 geography package from Pin It! Maps

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 11:00:13 +0000

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A note from Jamie: I’m such a huge fan of these hands-on maps! I’ve taken to leaving one on our coffee table with the needed pins stuck in the corner of the map. Whenever I pass by later in the day, one of the kids has put the pins in the right places. It’s part of my covert learning operations plan!

Welcome to this week’s giveaway–sponsored by Pin It! Maps.

From Sara of Pin It! Maps:

“Excite your children with hands-on geography fun!

Pin It! Maps are large hands-on pin maps with colorful name and national flags. The Ultimate Bundle of Pin It Maps includes 12 pin maps, 41 control maps, and 1,752 flags.

Children will learn by pinning locations on the pin map, looking at the labeled maps and then putting the labeled map away (it can be used to check work.)

Students can work at their own pace with these. It’s a fun, hands-on activity; kids love it and adults love it because children can work independently.

In the past Pin It Maps have been limited to Montessori schools because of their high cost. This is an affordable set for homeschoolers.”

“Pin It Maps are high quality and children will use them throughout their school career.

The labeled maps are easy to read and students will enjoy geography and learning about the world around them. With the USA and US history sets now available, you can teach your children world geography and US geography in a fun, exciting way.”

The prize

All the maps your children will need from elementary through high school are in this one package, valued at $320!

New this year – the United States and US History maps are included:

12 — 18 x 24″ Pin Maps (USA, US History 1800s, Early America, World, North America, South America, Central America/ Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia/ Oceania, and Land & Water Forms)
5 — Foam sheets
41 — 12 x 18″ Labeled Maps
2 — 6 x 18″ Labeled Land & Water Map
Set of 1,752 flag labels, national, state, and historical flags (cut and ready to assemble)
Plastic flag poles and flag bases
Scotch tape
Note: This giveaway does NOT include the straight pins, which are available here from Amazon or at your local hobby store

How to Win

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~~To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: How old are your kids, and what are your favorite places to learn about together?~~

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

Note: This giveaway is NOT open internationally. Sorry international readers!

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway and Pin It! Maps on Facebook, using the share button below. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Offer

Pin It! Maps is currently offering 20% off your order through Nov. 14, 2016!

Just use the discount code “home20” at check-out.

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Giveaway: $100+ family registration from Great Homeschool Conventions

Jamie C. Martin — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:00:17 +0000

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Welcome to this week’s giveaway–sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions!

About GHC:

“Great Homeschool Conventions is ready for 2017! This year, we will feature more than 230 speaking sessions, led by a world-class featured speaker roster which also includes a number of highly-focused special tracks.

We strive to educate by presenting speakers who are professionals in their field and who can better prepare you for the journey, aspire to encourage you as you connect with like-minded, grace-filled families, and endeavor to equip you with comprehensive curriculum choices in the largest homeschool curriculum halls in the country.

Early-bird discounts are on-sale now!”

The 2017 dates and locations are:

TEXAS Homeschool Convention, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX – February 23-25, 2017
SOUTHEAST Homeschool Convention, TD Convention Center, Greenville, SC, March 16-18, 2017
MIDWEST Homeschool Convention, Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH, April 20 – 22, 2017
CALIFORNIA Homeschool Convention, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA, June 15 – 17, 2017

Special Tracks

The lovely Sarah Mackenzie will also be speaking at all the GHC conferences this year!

Cynthia Tobias, a regular contributor and radio broadcaster for Focus on the Family, will be speaking in our Parenting Track along with Norm Wakefield, Drive Thru History’s Dave Stotts, Thomas White, Pastor Randy Frazee, and more.

Warner Wallace, atheist-turned-Christian author and homicide detective, will speak to our teens during the Real Faith for the Real World teen track.

Sarah Mackenzie, Christopher Perrin, Adam Andrews, John De Gree, Dr. Carol Reynolds, S.D. Smith, and more, are back and better than ever, presenting invaluable sessions for the Classical Education Track.

New this year is our Charlotte Mason Track with guest presenters Brandy Vencel, Jen Spencer, and Sheila Carroll.

Janice Campbell will be sharing her wisdom and years of experience as a seasoned homeschooler in the Homeschool 101 track structured to guide beginning homeschooling families and those just considering homeschooling.

Our College Track, sponsored by Cedarville University, will address theme Life Beyond High School: How to pay for and go through the process of choosing the right college.

Parents with Special Needs and Gifted Children will be encouraged in home-educating children who struggle to overcome learning disabilities and how to continually engage a child who may be learning at a higher level. Colleen Kessler, Peg Dawson and Kathy Kuhl will be leading this track.

Exhibit Hall

A huge exhibit hall will be available for you to explore all the best curriculum and homeschooling resources available under one roof. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Special Events

As each day winds down after a full schedule of presentations and shopping, you will have the opportunity to spend valuable time with your family and enjoy the evenings at our special events.

Just check out some of the guests we have planned:

Holocaust Survivor Dr. Inge Auerbacher – Coming to Texas
Musician Andrew Peterson – Coming to all 4 GHC events
Inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic – Coming to TX/CA
Former mobster Michael Franzese – Coming to all 4 GHC events
Mike Berenstain of Berenstain Bears – Coming to MidWest
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy – Coming to Texas
Comedian Bob Smiley – Coming to SouthEast, MidWest, & CA
Comedian John Crist – Coming to MidWest

Here’s what others are saying:

I was so overwhelmed as this is my first year homeschooling. I walked away with a greater sense of confidence and direction.
—Michele

My husband got the encouragement he needed to be a part of our homeschool experience.
—Nicole

The quality and variety of speakers is what sets this convention apart from others.
—Coreline

Definitely the place to go to get answers to any questions you may have about curriculum.
—Nikki G

Go! It’s worth every minute and every penny!
—Melissa T

The Prize

One lucky Simple Homeschool reader will win a family registration and up to four special event tickets to each special event offered at the convention you are attending!

A family registration covers you, your spouse, children/teens, and their grandparents to hear the workshops and shop the exhibit hall for all three days of the convention.

How to Win

This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: How old are your children, and which GHC event would you like to attend this year?

(If you’re reading this via email or reader, you must click here to leave your comment on this post at Simple Homeschool. Comments or emails left elsewhere don’t count as entries.)

For an extra entry, share about this giveaway on Facebook using the buttons below. Then leave another comment here letting me know you’ve done so!

Special Freebies for Early Registrants!

As an additional benefit, those who register for the convention receive the following:

A free Andrew Peterson album download (8 songs, a $7.99 value!)
Free streaming access ($59 value) to all twelve episodes of “Ancient History” as well as “The Gospels” (episode 1) from our friends at DriveThru History. (Don’t wait though—the free access to these awesome history episodes is available only until October 1, 2017.)
A free download of The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers e-book by Mike Berenstain (a $1.99 value) E-book offer is from the publisher, Zondervan.

This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

Giveaway: $100 US history book package from Dover Publications

Jamie C. Martin — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:07 +0000

Note: This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

Welcome to this week’s giveaway–sponsored by Dover Publications:

Celebrating 75 Years of Great Books at Extraordinary Value

From fact-filled coloring books to works of classic literature, Dover Publications offers over 10,000 titles that cover the entire educational spectrum and can serve as core curriculum material or supplemental aids.

Dover is excited to partner with Simple Homeschool to offer kids ages eight and up a chance to explore and learn about the days of the Old West and Frontier life with a giveaway valued at $101.00!

One lucky winner will receive all of the following:

The Wild West Discovery Kit:

Journey back to the Wild West with this six-shooting collection of coloring books, stickers, tattoos, and more!

The kit contains Cowboys of the Old West Coloring Book; Horses of the Old West; Legendary Outlaws and Lawmen of the Old West Coloring Book; Western Pioneers Coloring Book; Story of the California Gold Rush Coloring Book; over 40 stickers; 4 tattoos; 11 x 17 Color Your Own poster; and crayons.

Works by author G. A. Henty:

G. A. Henty has a wonderful talent for combining history and fiction for children.

In these thrilling adventure stories, he transports young readers back to the early days of the American frontier with a narrative that’s as educational as it is exciting.

Frontier and Native American Life:

Titles include:

How to Win

Note: This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!

To be entered for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post answering the question: How old are your kids, and what part of US History do they enjoy most?

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Note: This giveaway is only open to those in the US–so sorry, international readers!

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Special Offer

You can find all of these great books and thousands more at www.doverpublications.com.

Order now and save 25% off your order with code WHAY – Spend $50 or more and get free shipping too – offer ends Dec. 31, 2016.

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Note: This giveaway has ended; thanks for your interest!