Free or Frugal Friday

First off let me just say something quick about Time 4 Learning.  For the month of April, your first month is only 10 dollars.  That is 50% off, and April is almost over, so you might just as well try it.  No, this is not my review, I am just aware of the offer and sharing it.

There are so many wonderful free, or almost free websites to use for homeschool, after school, or just to supplement your kids over Summer.  I won't share the ones I don't like, lol.  None of these I have affiliation with, except Currclick.

First one is Easy Peasy Homeschool. This woman has dedicated so much time to making a free curriculum for anyone to use.  It is amazing.  My kids didn't care for it a ton, but if you have no money, or money is really tight, it is awesome.  There is even high school now too. 

Second is, Currclick.  Currclick offers free and paid options for the items offered.  Most are made by homeschoolers.  They have live classes that are just amazing.  Check out Currclick for sure.

Last, but not least, for this week, is Forensics Illustrated.  This is a free, and complete Forensics class for High School.  I will definitely have my son take this one during his high school years.  Check it out!

Free Poetry Live Class At Currclick

Check out all the live classes Currclick is offering in August. Some are free, and some have a small fee. Currclick is not just for homeschoolers but can be supplemental for any child, or adult.

FREE Poetry Picks Literature Class for 8th Grade and up! Plus, Powerpoint, Surface Area & Volume, Pirates, Cooking, College and more! All classes start in late July and August and are a great way to jumpstart a new season of learning.

Get ready for the NEW school year, with NEW computer and presentation skills! Introduction to PowerPoint Monday - Friday (No Class on Wednesday) at 11:00 am CDT August 9, 10, 12 & 13 $20 for 4 Class Sessions Ages 8 and up Technology is an increasingly prevalent part of our lives. It is important that students learn to make use of this technology as part of their education. A valuable software program for students to learn is PowerPoint. This fabulous software has multiple uses for the homeschool student. In this week long class, students will be introduced to the basics of PowerPoint through live demonstrations. They will learn the key features of PowerPoint and all the wonderful tools available for creating awesome presentations. They will discover the multiple uses for this presentation software, including how they can use it for digital notebooking in their homeschool. Class sessions will include a group lesson with a live demonstration and time for the students questions. Students will receive handouts of the material covered in each lesson, as well as project ideas to apply what they have learned. Each class session will be recorded, with the link to the recording emailed to the class following each session. About the Teacher: My name is Dina DeYoung with Apples of Gold Online Academy. I am a licensed teacher with my Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Portland and a BA in Christian Ministries from George Fox University. I taught in the classroom for five years at a private Christian school before leaving to homeschool my own children. I have long had an enthusiasm for homeschooling and have deeply desired it for my own children. I am thrilled to be able to put my passion for teaching into practice in the homeschool community with live online classes through CurrClick. If you have any questions about the class, please feel free to email me at dina@applesofgoldonlinetutoring.com. *PowerPoint 2007 will be used for the live demonstrations. Earlier versions of PowerPoint may not have all the same features, but the ge neral information will still apply. Click here for more information... Our Price $20.00 Simply Music Summer Camp Thursdays, Aug 5-26 at 1:00 pm Central, OR Mondays, Aug 9-30 at 9:00 am Central Here is your opportunity to sample a month of Simply Music lessons! You will learn some basics of piano, beginnings of chords, and several songs! Student home materials for camp are optional and can be purchased for $20 after signing up for the class. Please allow 1-2 weeks for materials to arrive - in the USA, longer outside of the USA. **After purchase, complete enrollment by following the steps in the downloaded pdf or in the purchase note sent via email. Purchase note can also be viewed in your Currclick account, under purchases. Founded by Neil Moore, Simply Music is a remarkable, Australian- developed piano and keyboard program that offers a breakthrough in music education. This unique method has children, teens, adults and seniors, playing great sounding blues, classical, contemporary and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. In stark contrast to traditional methods that require students to learn music-reading as the means of learning to play, Simply Music teachers temporarily delay music-reading and introduce a revolutionary, 'playing-based' methodology. This remarkably natural approach to learning music initially involves exposing students to a vast array of unique, copyrighted concepts that unfold directly onto the keyboard and produce unprecedented results. Having lessons with a Simply Music teacher means experiencing the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from immediately playing a vast repertoire of great-sounding music. Ongoing lessons are scheduled to begin in September. (You must be a resident of the USA, Canada, Austrailia or New Zealand to participate in a class from Natural Notes Piano School ) Tami Duvall, Accredited Simply Music Instructor. I am a veteran homeschooling Mom of 6 ranging from 3-24 and 2 grandchildren age 4yrs and 3 months. I have always loved teaching and delight in preserving a child's love of learning. When I began playing piano many years ago, Simply Music was not around, and I struggled with the common frustrations of the traditional reading based approach to learning piano. I was completely thrilled when I found there was a better way to learn and teach piano. Simply Music is that better way! Not only have I found success in playing but have been able to share this method with my children and many other students, children and adults. I have seen amazing result in student's experience of learning by Simply Music method. They are exposed to not only classical, but blues, contemporary, accompaniment and even composing their own pieces. Click here for more information... Our Price $12.00 It's Italian Cuisine Week August 16, 2010 - August 20, 2010 11am CDT (no class Wednesday) We will prepare and mangia classic dishes from Italy. This is one of my favorite cuisines and I'm sure it will be one of your family's as well! Students will focus on preparing and cooking items that contain healthier ingredients with greater health benefits. Class is geared toward children 10 and up (this includes you too, parents!!) but if your younger child can keep up the pace with your assistance, then by all means, let them join in on this semi-extinct skill of cooking. We will spend approximately one to one and a half hours in the kitchen depending upon the dish. Your class fee includes all four classes to be aired daily. Monday, August 16, 2010 - 11am CDT Antipasto Salad & Parmesan Crostini's - Antipasto literally means "before the pasta". As you can guess, this is a traditional hot or cold hors d' oeuvre. We will combine the ingredients to make a tasty salad served with a warm Crostini. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11am CDT Pan Crusted Eggplant Parmesan w/ Simple Marinara - Can't get anymore descriptive here!! Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 11am CDT Italian Meatball Soup - This is a traditional meal served at Italian Weddings. There are many versions of this soup and now you'll get ours!! Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11am CDT Cannoli's - A rolled pastry shell filled with a rich, creamy mixture to die for!!! Click here for more information... Our Price $30.00 It's time for the 3rd Annual Heart of the Matter Online Conference! HOTM is the pioneer of online homeschool conferences, not to mention the very best online conference out there! Plus, by signing up, you get $210 worth of free CurrClick goodies along with tons of other freebies from other great homeschool organizations and companies. Don't miss it!

Surface Area and Volume Workshop Aug. 2-4 @ 11:00am-Noon CST Cost: $20 For Pre-Algebra Students or earlier. 3 Sessions included. Covers the concepts of surface area and volume for various 2D and 3D shapes and figures. All sessions are LIVE! Students will see and hear the teacher in real-time. They will also be able to ask questions, make comments, and interact with other students. Finally, all sessions are recorded for later review, or if you happen to be absent. Note: A workshop requires a minimum of five (5) registered students, otherwise it will be cancelled. John Bovey has successfully taught math and other subjects for grades 4-12. He is a certified teacher in Washington state and has worked for schools in Ohio, California, and Washington. He is most experienced with teaching middle school and high school level math. He has been widely regarded as an excellent math teacher by former students and parents. John also has tutored numerous students in math. Several references attest to his strong teaching abilities and the overall success he has had as a teacher. He is currently the Owner/Operator of LIVE Online Math. Click here for more information... Our Price $20.00 So You Think You're Ready for College? Session A - Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. CDT OR Session B - Thursday, August 5, 2010 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. CDT You will receive a link to both classes and are welcome to attend both classes. The material that will be covered will be the same in both classes. College is a huge transitional time for everybody in the family and for many people college can resemble a completely foreign environment! Ian Henrich, is a 4.0 upcoming Sophomore at Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Chemistry/Biochemistry with a minor in material science/nanotechnology. After successfully navigating his freshman year, Ian has tons of tips and techniques for other college bound young people and their families all from a Christian perspective. He will provide an insightful and candid presentation on how to handle the pressure and various situations that one might encounter applying to or going at a university: * ACT? SAT? What's the best option? * How to handle stress * How to get invo lved on the campus * Learn how to handle tough classes and tests As a college student, Ian will bring a student's perspective on what it takes to succeed at a top university. RECOMMENDED AGE/GRADE: This class is meant for students and parents of students who about to apply for, are interested in, or going to college. Click here for more information... Our Price $3.95 FREE Poetry Picks: A Live Literature Class for Grades 8 and Up Mon, August 16, 11:00-12:00 CST. Grades 8 and up This FREE online class allows you to experience my Poetry Picks series at no cost. There are 6 Poetry Picks classes scheduled for the fall for just $5 each or $25 when you register for all six. In this fun, free session, we'll analyze a handful of poems about ... poetry! A week before class (or as soon as possible after registration if you register after August 9), you'll receive an email with a .pdf containing all of the poems we will be discussing. (Please note: poets and poems listed in the Poetry Picks descriptions are subject to change.) Class Schedule: MONDAY, August 16, 11:00-12:00 CST (9:00 PST/10:00 MST/11:00 CST/12:00 EST) Fall Poetry Picks sessions: Fridays, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, and 12/3 Class Requirements: We will meet in CurrClick's Live Virtual Classroom. You simply need a broadband Internet connection and a computer with speakers. You'll be able to see and hear me and post your questions and com ments in the live chat. Class will be recorded and a link to the recording will be provided to all class registrants. You can watch the recording as a review or if you missed the class. About the Teacher: I'm a homeschooling mom of 3, teacher, author, yogi, and holistic health advocate. I started my teaching career in college as a writing tutor and began teaching in the classroom after earning my MA from Columbia University in 1991. I've published over a dozen study guides, including Grammar Source: The Smarter Way to Learn Grammar and Write Better Essays and have taught classes ranging from Writing and the Humanities to Critical Thinking, from Technical Writing to Science Fiction. I love teaching and witnessing the personal growth in students as they learn about themselves and their world through writing and literature. I am excited to be able to offer a community classroom experience to homeschoolers across the country and look forward to meeting you in clas s! Questions? Please email me at echesla@comcast.net. Click here for more information... Our Price FREE Pirates of the Real Carribean 1500-1800 Tuesday & Thursday, August 10th & 12th Only! 12pm CDT Ahoy thar Matey! Climb aboard and join us as we travel through the Carribean and Atlantic learning about what Pirates were really like between 1500-1800. We'll learn about their ships, weapons, hideouts and what treasure thar be worth stealing. We'll even learn to talk like pirates, so bring along your brothers and sisters for a swashbuckling good time! This will be a two time, one hour class that will be recorded if you miss any of it. We will go over the basics of real pirates and how they lived, including a female pirate. We will be learning about what they ate, what their boats looked like, what weapons they used, where they lived and learning some stories about them as well. No books are required for this class. There will be one assignment for the student to bring something to the second class on pirates, but extra assignments are left to the parent's discretion. I will be emailing a list of links and ideas for added learning that this class will hopefully sp ur. This class is for students approximately ages 10 and up- parents you know best what your child will understand! Siblings can all attend class for one price. You must have audio to hear the class. There must be 10 students in this class or it will be postponed. Click here for more information... Our Price $15.00 Fun Summer Contests Going on Now! CurrClick Travel Photo Contest - Win a GPS! Science JimPossible Contest: Glorious Garbage Glliders Science JimPossible Contest: Terrifically Tall Towers Science Jim Possible Contest: Ponderous Popsicle Towers

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Free Summer Education Classes At Currclick!!

Attention all parents Currclick offers free summer classes in music, art, and many other subjects. The moon lapbook is very nice. These will run in June, and July and you can click this link right here, to take you to their website and look at all the free classes offered, and dates to participate. Some are live so be sure to register, and then write down the date and time. They offer online tutoring, live classes, as well as a ton of other educational info and resources that you might find helpful in your homeschool, or as extra curricular activities for your children. I personally have used their products, and I love them. If money is tight this summer, you can not beat FREE!

Currclick Live Classes

Need some affordable, cool additions to your curriculum? Check out these live classes offered by Currclick.

Experience Science Jim's Affordable & Best Selling Science Classes

Olympic Physics: Impulse and Momentum-$5! Mar. 10. 2 Sessions to choose from: Wed 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. CDT or Wed 12 - 1 p.m. CDT Ages 8 and up The Physics of the Olympics! The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the wonder of physics! Believe it or not, the Olympics are a lot more than just amazing athletic achievements. There is a huge amount of great science going on as well. Join Science Jim for one or more of these Physics of the Olympics classes as we dive into the amazing world that lies underneath all amazing athletics. Classes are recommended for ages eight and up. Each class comes with a complete .pdf lesson plan that includes plenty of hands-on activities to try at home. “Crack,” and the puck flies into the goal! “Swoosh”, and the skier slips inside the flags! “Swish, click,” and the skater performs a beautiful leap! All of these are examples of impulse and momentum. The crack, the swoosh, and the swish are all examples of impulse. Flying pucks, slipping skiers and leaping skaters are all forms of momentum. Join Science Jim as he explains how impulse causes momentum and how well timed “cracks”, “swooshes” and “swishes” can lead to Olympic glory. What others have to say about Science Jim's Webclasses: "We just finished with your class. WOW is all we have to say. We truly enjoyed it." Michelle N. Thank YOU for the web classes. You are providing an education for my son that I never could. Looking forward to more. Athena B. I was thrilled to watch my son with the concepts of gravity and friction. He spent an hour experimenting with all his various hot wheels and ramp combinations then explained it all to his brother later that day. It was awesome! Cindy C. Click here for more information... Our Price $5.00

Learn About Surface Area and Volume With This Fun Workshop

Mar. 16-18 @ 11:30am-12:30am CDT Just $15 This workshop covers the concepts of surface area and volume for various 2D and 3D shapes and figures. Concept typically part of: Pre-Algebra or earlier classes. All sessions are LIVE! Students will see and hear the teacher in real-time. They will also be able to ask questions, make comments, and interact with other students. Finally, all sessions are recorded for later review, or if you happen to be absent. John Bovey has successfully taught math and other subjects for grades 4-12. He is a certified teacher in Washington state and has worked for schools in Ohio, California, and Washington. He is most experienced with teaching middle school and high school level math. He has been widely regarded as an excellent math teacher by former students and parents. John also has tutored numerous students in math. Several references attest to his strong teaching abilities and the overall success he has had as a teacher. He is currently the Owner/Operator of LIVE Online Math. Click here for more information... Our Price $15.00

Radical Expressions, Simplified! Mar. 23 @ Noon-1:00pm CDT Just $5 for this session Covers the rules involved with simplifying radical expressions. Concept typically part of: Algebra 1 All sessions are LIVE! Students will see and hear the teacher in real-time. They will also be able to ask questions, make comments, and interact with other students. Finally, all sessions are recorded for later review, or if you happen to be absent. John Bovey has successfully taught math and other subjects for grades 4-12. He is a certified teacher in Washington state and has worked for schools in Ohio, California, and Washington. He is most experienced with teaching middle school and high school level math. He has been widely regarded as an excellent math teacher by former students and parents. John also has tutored numerous students in math. Several references attest to his strong teaching abilities and the overall success he has had as a teacher. He is currently the Owner/Operator of LIVE Online Math. Click here for more information... Our Price $5.00

Ecosystems
Mar. 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
4pm CDT
45 minutes
Grades: 5-10

This live class is designed to support the Understanding Science Series unit books. Each of the live classes in this series will meet weekly for 45 minutes for four weeks. The lessons will enhance the materials found in the unit book. The live class will feature labs and projects, allow for discussion and question/answer sessions as well as an opportunity for indvidualized grading, support, and feedback. Additional support will occur via a blog that can be found at ning.com (students will receive an invite to join this blog upon purchase).

Includes: 4 live teaching sessions that will take the comprehension beyond the questions offered in the unit study booklet.1 month of continuous blogging with discussion questions being entered by the teacher weekly that will challenge the students and provide additional support. An opportunity for grading of the projects included in the unit packet.

The class is recommended for students that are reading and writing from the 5th to 10th Grade levels. The feedback will be individualized based on the students grade level.

This class will begin on March 10th and will end on March 31st. The class will meet for four 45 minute sessions on Wednesdays from 4- 4:45 central time (5-5:45pm Eastern Time Zone).Students will also need the Understanding Ecosystems book (which can also be purchased on Currclick.com)

Our Price $12.50
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Mar. 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st 3pm CDT
45 minutes
Grades: 5-10

This live class is designed to support the Understanding Science Series unit books. Each of the live classes in this series will meet weekly for 45 minutes for four weeks. The lessons will enhance the materials found in the unit book. The live class will feature labs and projects, allow for discussion and question/answer sessions as well as an opportunity for indvidualized grading, support, and feedback. Additional support will occur via a blog that can be found at ning.com (students will receive an invite to join this blog upon purchase).

The next title offered in the series will be Understanding Plants. This class will begin on March 10th and end on March 31st. This course will include the following: 4 live teaching sessions that will take the comprehension beyond the questions offered in the unit study booklet..1 month of continuous blogging with discussion questions being entered by the teacher weekly that will challenge the students and provide additional support. An opportunity for grading of the projects included in the unit packet.

The class is recommended for students that are reading and writing from the 5th to 10th Grade levels. The feedback will be individualized based on the students grade level.
Schedule. Students will also need the Understanding Plants and Plant Growth book available at this link http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=2545&it=1

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Our Price $12.50

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Kinetic vs. Potential Energy - $5!

Mar. 17. 2 Sessions to choose from: Wed 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. CDT or Wed 12 - 1 p.m. CDT Ages 8 and up

The Physics of the Olympics! The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the wonder of physics! Believe it or not, the Olympics are a lot more than just amazing athletic achievements. There is a huge amount of great science going on as well. Join Science Jim for one or more of these Physics of the Olympics classes as we dive into the amazing world that lies underneath all amazing athletics. Classes are recommended for ages eight and up. Each class comes with a complete .pdf lesson plan that includes plenty of hands-on activities to try at home.

Have you ever wondered where downhill racers get their energy from? No, I don’t mean energy drinks or candy bars! I mean, what powers them to reach speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour coming down the mountain? There aren’t any engines or jet packs on their backs. Where does the energy come from to give them all that speed? Well, the secret lies in a little something called potential and kinetic energy and Science Jim will tell you all about it.

What others have to say about Science Jim's Webclasses:

Just want to let you know my daughter LOVED your atoms class. She said she thought she finally found something she liked! Linda F.

I just wanted to let you know how much Samantha is enjoying the class! After every class I get to hear for the next couple days all she's learned. My husband and I both have science backgrounds and Samantha has never experienced much interest. So I'm enjoying watching her excitement being piqued! You can definitely count her in for the next class. Renee A.

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Our Price $5.00

Essay Writing Workshops At Currclick

Introducing Essay Writer's Workshop - offering fun, thematic, and effective writing skills to homeschoolers. Plus, an essay from one of our Essay Writer's Workshop Students, Kaitlyn Adams.

Don't miss this Christmas-themed Writing Workshop! Classes begin M-F, November 30-Dec. 4 from 12-12:30 ET This is a festive workshop designed for children ages 6-10. We will learn the art to writing a thoughtful letter of request to Santa. I will also stress the importance of appreciation as we learn to compose letters of thanks to Santa and other important people in our lives. Popular children's literature will also be incorporated into the lessons. This is a great way for your child to learn a valuable skill while having loads of fun. If you have any questions about the class, please email me at darbyshea@hotmail.com. Click here for more information... Regular Price $30, Our Price $25.00 Do a fun Turkey Day project and share it with the rest of the class! Classes are Monday-Friday beginning November 9-13th from 12-12:30 p.m. ET Paragraph Writing Workshop: The tools you need to write a fantastic Thanksgiving-themed paragraph! This is a workshop specifically designed to give students the tools they need when writing a paragraph. The class is designed for early writers between the ages 7-10. The child should know how to write a complete sentence before taking this course. Feel free to email me directly if you are concerned about the level the of this course or if you have any questions about the format. darbyshea@hotmail.com In this workshop, we will go step by step through the writing process. We will create paragraphs together using gotomeeting.com. This will allow the students to participate in creating, revising and editing paragraphs. This is a 5 class course. Each class will last 30 minutes. Parental support is necessary for this course due to the ages of the students. The class is regularly $30.00 for five, ½ hour classes but it is being offered at $25.00 as a special offer to my customers. There are 24 available slots for this class. This class will use the CurrClickLive Virtual Classroom. Computer microphone and headset and a high-speed internet connection are required. Instructions for using the virtual classroom will be sent out to all students before the first class. If you have any questions about the class, please email me at darbyshea@hotmail.com. Click here for more information... Regular Price $30, Our Price $25.00 Sign up Now for the December session of the 5 Paragraph Essay $60 for 10 hours of instruction M-F from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Dec.7-11th, Dec. 14-18 In this workshop, we will go step by step through the writing process. We will create 2 five paragraph essays using pre writing strategies, thesis development, drafting, revision and editing techniques. Daily seminars will be held for one hour, outlining the skills being taught for that day. The students will work on completing two five paragraph essays during the course. This class is for students between grades 8 and 12. Throughout the week the student will work on various projects given and submit it before the next scheduled seminar. The cost of the class is $60.00 per 10 hours of instruction. There are 24 available slots for this class. This is a workshop specifically designed to give students the tools they need when writing a five paragraph essay. Essay writing is important when taking exams and formulating answers to specific questions. A good essay writer is able to organize their thoughts in a way that guides their reader through their thought process and answers all parts of a question with accuracy and specific details. If you have any questions about the class, please feel free to email me at darbyshea@hotmail.com. Click here for more information... Regular Price $75, Our Price $60.00 For the Inside Scoop on CurrClick Live, follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

Keeping your Body Healthy, Spiritually and Physically By Kaitlyn Adams, Age 12 It is very important to keep our bodies fit, spiritually and physically, because it keeps us connected with our body and with God. Food and nutrition are important to our bodies because that is what our body will run on. Exercising is also a huge necessity because it makes our bodies stronger and it keeps us internally and externally fit. Keeping our soul fit is the most important of all because it is important to keep our spirit pure and important to keep in touch with our creator, Jesus Christ, our God. What we put into our bodies is a very important factor of our health because this will determine what our bodies are going to function on. It is absolutely essential that we eat healthy. Putting nutritious foods into our bodies are like fuel to keep our bodies running. Eating candy or “junk food” is okay every once in a while, but if we continually fuel ourselves with “junk food”, our bodies will start to slow down and eventually die quicker than normal. The food pyramid is a great way to prioritize what we eat. It helps us keep on track and realize how we should be eating rather than what we are really eating on a daily basis. Another thing that helps to keep our bodies healthy is vitamins. Taking assorted types of vitamins can benefit the internal and external parts of our bodies and help boost our immune systems. I want to stress how important it is to take vitamins to keep our bodies healthy and strong when we are young because our bones stop growing when we are old. Keeping our bodies healthy as a youth can really affect how fit our body will be when we get older. Eating healthy is an essential part of our lives because nutrition and good eating habits will put us one step closer to healthy living. Have you ever heard the expressions “use it, or lose it”? It’s true! If we do not use our body, our muscles and skin will become weak and flabby and our hearts and lungs will not function efficiently. Eventually, we will not be able to move at all. Our bodies were made to move, they actually crave it. Regular exercise is necessary to prevent the probability of getting a disease. Over 95% of people that don’t exercise are more prone to disease. Exercising is very important if we want to control our weight. If we do not exercise at all, we gain unnecessary calories that tag onto our skin and make us fat. Exercising can also build our stamina. For instance, if you want to be a professional biker, you have to work on it every day. You cannot complete a marathon on your first day because your stamina has not been built up yet. This goes for any sport. Exercise is extremely important because it keeps our bodies externally fit as well as internally fit! Most importantly, it is essential to keep your mind spiritually fit. Having a good relationship with your family is a definite plus because they are the ones that live with us and know our struggles. If there we develop a good relationship with our families we can rely on them to keep us accountable for our decisions. Making god choices in friends is also important. They can keep us accountable and they’ll always be there whenever we need them. In Proverbs 17:17 it says, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Most importantly, it is necessary to have a one-on-one relationship with your Lord, Jesus Christ. Praying to Him and reading your bible everyday can refresh your soul to His word. In the Book of John 1:1 it says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”God will listen to our every cry, but we have to tell him things in order for Him to talk to us. God’s love is so deep for us. He loves us no matter what and he will always be there for us. In 1 John 4:19 we are told, “We love because He first loved us.” It is very important to have special relationships with friends, family, and most importantly, God, so that our spirit will be spiritually fit. Being physically and spiritually healthy is very important because the bible tells us to make good use of what he gave us. He gave us bodies, and to live physically productive lives. Eating healthy and keeping track of what we eat is beneficial to our body Exercise is important because it helps prevent disease, control our weight, and increases our stamina. Spiritual fitness is the most important because we are communicating with our very own creator and feeding our soul the Word of God. If we keep our body and spirit fit, we can succeed in every which way in life. About Toni Williams of Essay Writer's Workshop My name is Toni Williams and I am the creator of Essay Writing Workshop. I became interested in Currclick after I tutored the dyslexic daughter of one of my homeschooling mothers. I found that I had a lot to offer parents that may struggle with reading and writing difficulties that their children may be having. This experience gave me new insight to the world of homeschooling and the unique benefit it has to a child. I have worked as an elementary school teacher, curriculum designer, college instructor and independent tutor. I have a bachelor's degree in education from the University of South Florida and a master's degree in language arts from San Diego State University.

Curclick Live Summer Classes

I love Currclick, I have used them several times. A lot of their items are ebooks, but they do offer other products as well. One of the things I did not realize they have, but am very excited about is live classes, taught by either a teacher, or homeschooling parent. Their prices are very reasonable, in my opinion. I am very happy because the public schools have done away with summer school, and I have a friend that can not afford a tutor for her son to take summer Algebra. Currclick is offering the live class for 9.99 for 50 classes. I will be very happy to refer my friend to this. Some of the other classes they are offering, live, are music appreciation, science camp, basic spanish, American girl book club, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. There are a total of 37 classes being offered. To check them out you can click the big Currclick banner above, which will take you directly to their site. I hope everyone can find something they like.

Tomorrow is test day, so lesson plans to post. A quick note about Idol last night, I was crying when Allison left. I hope she find success in whatever she does. It was really touching that she was crying while she sang Cry Baby, very fitting.