National Homeschool Book Award Club by CurrClick.com

We've been using CurrClick for awhile.  Of course, there are all the cool downloads, but now there are also online classes and clubs.  Mija has really enjoyed them and frequently asks when her next one is!

One of the most recent club she "attended" is also one of the newest.  It is the NHBA club, otherwise known as, the National Homeschool Book Award Club.  Yes, there is a National Homeschool Book Award.

The meeting is on the last Thursday of each month. It lasts about an hour and included discussion and activities.  One book is covered over a two month period so there is plenty of time to read it.  We didn't even get half way through through the first book before the first meeting and mija fit in fine.  

The format was really great.  Small segments of the hour were broken down into comprehension questions, discussion, a project, and topical learning.  I also liked it because there were times when the teacher actually shut off the chat box, so the attendees had to pay attention to what she was sharing and couldn't...well...chat.

This is mija attending the class with her star wheel.
I'm not sure why Mick Jagger lips were involved!

The book for January and February is Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass.  We've been reading it aloud as a family.  It was actually a great book for us at this time because we've been doing astronomy for science.  I really like subject integration like that!!  In fact, the project in January was making a star wheel.

They also discussed labyrinths in the book and in the club.  As a result, we went to a local labyrinth to check it out. You can find a labyrinth, too, at

World-Wide Labyrinth Locator.

There's still plenty of time to read the book if you'd like to join us in February.  Oh, and did I mention the club was FREE!!  All you have to do is sign up HERE.

New Coupons for Alka-Seltzer, Cheerios, and more.

Here are some new coupons from Coupons.com this morning.  I would love to try that Dulce de Leche Cheerios!!  Sounds yummy!

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• $3.00 off one Osteo Bi-Flex Caplets Softgel
• $2.00 off on any Ester-C The Better Vitamin C
• $1.00 off ON ANY ALKA-SELTZER ANTACID
• $3.00 off ALKA-SELTZER ANTACID AND ALKA-SELTZER
• $1.00 off 2 boxes of Cascadian Farm Granola Bars
• $1.00 off TWO Muir Glen products
• $0.80 off four Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals
• $0.40 off 2 Pillsbury or Grands! Sweet Rolls
• $0.75 off Dulce de Leche Cheerios cereal
• $1.00 off 2 General Mills Divisional cereals
• $1.00 off Multi Grain Cheerios Peanut Butter
• $2.00 off Valentine's Day Titles   Serendipity, Shakespeare in Love or She's All That
• $2.00 off LeapFrog: Numberland DVD

World Math Day--March 7, 2012

We really like World Math Day and the Mathletics website.  I shared about it a couple of years ago HERE.  It's designed for ages 4-18.  This year, they are even adding an adult age category!


You compete in 60 second rounds against either the computer or other players from around the world.  To me, that is one of the coolest parts.  During the day, you usually run into players from the States or Canada, but later in the day and evening, you start playing Australians and Chinese students!  It's run to learn geography and math at the same time.


I can also say that this is the one math site of which mija never grows tired!  The practice month and World Math Day are free.  The practice month starts today, February 1, but you can start anytime this month or only for the World Math Day.  I suggest using it for all its worth while it's free!  A couple of days after World Math Day, the site will return to being fee based.  They do, however, usually offer a nice discount to those who participated in World Math Day.


Something new they are also doing is World Spelling Day on March 6th.  We've never done that before, but all the information about it looks similar.  Practice sign up for that starts today, Feb. 1, as well.  We might try that this year, too.


Come join the fun!  Who knows?  Maybe we'll all end up playing together!