A Look Inside the Life of Fred Language Arts

Life of Fred is a fictional narrative that introduces students to essential concepts in a fun and easy way. Kids really love reading the Fred books. The Language Arts Series covers concepts on spelling, grammar, punctuation and more.

This series is best suited for middle school and high school students. The books can be re-read once every year to ensure total comprehension of all the concepts covered. Lessons include the seven parts of speech, punctuation, spelling, similes, silent letters, and so much more.  

Why these books WORK:

• Language Arts concepts are weaved throughout a fictional narrative about Fred, the 5-year-old math prodigy. The books read like storybooks, but have meaningful lessons embedded within the stories.
• Every chapter is a daily lesson that only takes about 20 to 30 minutes to read and complete.
• At the end of every chapter, there is an opportunity for students to practice the concepts covered during Fred’s adventure.
• The Language Arts Series can be re-read once a year to keep concepts fresh in students’ minds.
• Kids want to actually read these books - they are so fun!

Take a Look Inside Life of Fred Language Arts  

What customers are saying about the Life of Fred Language Arts Series:  

"This is a wonderful series. While it is presented in a silly, quirky manner it has a good coverage of grammar, and then some. It is an engaging story that helps you relate what you are learning to 'real' life." - Educents customer  

"My kids love this series. We started with Elementary Math and have used Fred for our entire schooling. Hands down, the best curriculum we have found." -Christian  


The Life of Fred Language Arts Series includes four titles: Australia, Begin Teaching, Classes, and Dreams. 

Here are a few examples of the concepts covered in each book. 

In Life of Fred: Australia, students will learn…

• The difference between a hemistich and heteronym 
• What these abbreviations mean: p.s. ps ps. and Ps. 
• How to experience two summers and no winters each year 

In Life of Fred: Begin Teaching, students will learn…

• The uses of 12 tenses in English 
• The 16 ways to make plurals 
• Why “since” is a dangerous word 

In Life of Fred: Classes, students will learn…

• The six rules for hyphenating compound adjectives 
• How the three moods in English are used 
• The four uses of italics 

In Life of Fred: Dreams, students will learn…

• The three uses of a dash 
• How to pronounce “viz” 
• The difference between metaphor and metonymy 

Check out the Language Arts books and the entire Life of Fred collection offered at the best price on Educents!


Do your kids love Life of Fred? Have you gotten the Life of Fred Language Arts for your homeschool? Get the entire collection for the best price at Educents the entire month of October!

Walking in His Grace, 

Laurie

Each week, I am blessed to be able to link-up with the following awesome blogs. While you're here at Grace-Filled-Moments, please take some time to visit my blogging friends listed below.

Sunday: Raising Samuels Homeschool; Me, Coffee, and Jesus
Monday: Just Another Mom, The Modest Mom, A Life in Balance

Tuesday: F. Dean Hackett ~ Tell It To Me Tuesday, Time-Warp Wife Titus 2sDay, Hip Homeschool Moms
Wednesday: A Little R&R, Messy Marriage, Mom's Morning Coffee, Soul Survivor, Wholehearted Home
Thursday:  Hearts for Home, I Choose Joy, The Evolution of Mom
Friday:  A Divine Encounter, Missional Women, Women Living Well, home of Good Morning Girls

Breast Cancer Awareness for Kids {Free Printable!}

Happy October! Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Take a day or two this month to incorporate some very pink lessons! Check out this "Think Pink" freebie from Sweet Integrations. It includes pink-themed activities like Piggy Bank, Strawberry Ice Cream Addition, Place Value Selfies, and more! Whether breast cancer has impacted your kids' life from a friend or a family member, or not at all, it's important to start a conversation about this disease. What happens to someone who is diagnosed with breast cancer? What are healthy choices to prevent your kids from getting breast cancer? Gets tips from a mom on having a conversation about breast cancer with kids here: How to Talks to Kids About Breast Cancer.

Susan G. Komen is another amazing resource that organizes fundraisers and raises awareness about breast cancer. There are countless stories from survivors on the Susan G. Komen website. Let these stories inspire you and your children! If you need reading resources about kids and cancer, especially breast cancer, you can read The Lemonade Club by Patricia Polacco, and Mom Goes To War by Irene Aparici Martín. These are excellent books about kids that are helping friends and mothers battling cancer.  

How do you talk to your children about breast cancer? Are they aware of the disease and its impact? Share with me in the comments!

Walking in His Grace, 

Laurie

Each week, I am blessed to be able to link-up with the following awesome blogs. While you're here at Grace-Filled-Moments, please take some time to visit my blogging friends listed below.

Sunday: Raising Samuels Homeschool; Me, Coffee, and Jesus
Monday: Just Another Mom, The Modest Mom, A Life in Balance

Tuesday: F. Dean Hackett ~ Tell It To Me Tuesday, Time-Warp Wife Titus 2sDay, Hip Homeschool Moms
Wednesday: A Little R&R, Messy Marriage, Mom's Morning Coffee, Soul Survivor, Wholehearted Home
Thursday:  Hearts for Home, I Choose Joy, The Evolution of Mom
Friday:  A Divine Encounter, Missional Women, Women Living Well, home of Good Morning Girls

Just Like Jesus Bible Storybook Review

The Just Like Jesus Bible Storybook, written by Stephen Elkins, will inspire your children to model good character through the example set forth by Jesus when He lived on this Earth. In this collection of Bible stories, the character of Jesus is modeled through the lessons He taught and the life He lived. Each story highlights lessons on character for your children to model such as sharing with others, being patient, being kind, being content, giving thanks and more.

Each story includes pages for the following:

• A character trait of Jesus and a corresponding Scripture.
• A "Jesus in the Bible" story. The character of Jesus is shown in how He handled specific situations throughout each story shared in this book.
• "Jesus in Me" - Children are inspired to model the character of Jesus they read about in the Bible story. This is where they learn how to apply the character trait in their own lives.
• A short prayer - The lesson is closed with a short prayer so the children can ask God for help in developing the character of Jesus that they learned about in the story.
• A call to action where the children verbalize what they will do in order to be just like Jesus. (Example: To be like Jesus, I will be thankful.)

The adorable colored illustrations in the Just Like Jesus Bible Storybook are so beautiful and inviting! The padded hardcover is sturdy which is great for active hands who are not always so gentle with books. There are 176 pages total, including a table of contents that lists each of the 40 character traits of Jesus that your children will learn about in this storybook. The author has even included a note to parents and grandparents. The stories are written in a conversational style that will be easy for your children or grandchildren to understand. 

It's a perfect devotional book for small children ages 4-7 with the help and guidance of a parent or grandparent. There is plenty of interaction that can take place in each story's lesson, leading to a wonderful time of discussion between a parent/grandparent and child.

We all want our children to have good character. There is no one better for them to learn good character from than through Jesus!

I'm so excited to be able to read the Just Like Jesus Storybook with my little grandson as he grows. It's never to early to begin teaching your children or grandchildren about the character of Jesus and how they can too can live by His example.

Walking in His Grace, 

Laurie

I received a review copy from Tyndale House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review, and the options I have expressed are my own.

The Message 100 The Story of God in Sequence Review

My husband leads our family in nightly devotions so we are always on the lookout for a good family devotional book. As true as this is, nothing is better than just sitting together in our living room and opening up the Bible itself and letting God speak to us through His Word.

The Message 100 The Story of God in Sequence by Eugene H. Peterson is the entire Bible laid out in 100 readings that reflect the unfolding story of God as He reveals Himself to His people. That revelation continues with us today as we open the Bible and are drawn into the truths that we find for our lives. Eugene Peterson gives a brief reflection at the beginning of each reading that prepares you for what you are about to read. In the back of the Bible is a breakdown of the 100 readings as well as a page listing where to find each book of the Bible.

This is a wonderful Bible that will take you sequentially through the unfolding story of God and His people! You can take your time reading through each of the 100 readings. Written in The Message version, it's easy to read so the whole family can take turns reading and even your youngest children will be able to understand what is being read.

There's nothing better than reading the Bible and growing spiritually together as a family! You and your family will be able to do that with The Message 100 The Story of God in Sequence. We have enjoyed our nightly devotions with this Bible!

Walking in His Grace, 

Laurie

I received a review copy from Tyndale House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review, and the options I have expressed are my own.

October Scripture Prayer Calendar for Your Husband

It's October 1st and that means it's time for a new Scripture Prayer Calendar for Your Husband! Simply click on the image below to download your FREE calendar that is filled with Bible verses you can use to pray over your husband during the month of October.

Today is also my husband's birthday! We're celebrating with his favorite pizza from Sir Pizza and I'm baking his birthday cake - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake. This cake was such a hit last year as his birthday cake that he has requested it again this year! You can't go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter, right?!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! I thank God for you every day!

Walking in His Grace, 

Laurie

 

Each week, I am blessed to be able to link-up with the following awesome blogs. While you're here at Grace-Filled-Moments, please take some time to visit my blogging friends listed below.

Sunday: Raising Samuels Homeschool; Me, Coffee, and Jesus
Monday: Just Another Mom, The Modest Mom, A Life in Balance

Tuesday: F. Dean Hackett ~ Tell It To Me Tuesday, Time-Warp Wife Titus 2sDay, Hip Homeschool Moms
Wednesday: A Little R&R, Messy Marriage, Mom's Morning Coffee, Soul Survivor, Wholehearted Home
Thursday:  Hearts for Home, I Choose Joy, The Evolution of Mom
Friday:  A Divine Encounter, Missional Women, Women Living Well, home of Good Morning Girls

YWAM Publishing Review

I was so excited when the opportunity came up to participate in a review for YWAM Publishing with the Schoolhouse Review Crew! For this review I chose Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den from the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series to read with my son in our homeschool. We also received the Unit Study Curriculum Guide.

Meet YWAM Publishing

YWAM Publishing offers high quality Christian books at discounted prices. The categories included on their website are:

• Hero Biographies
• Hero Series - Bonus Material
• International Adventure Series
• Homeschooling
• Missions
• New Releases
• Upcoming Releases
• Ebook/MP3 Downloads
• YWAM's Top 40
• Christian Living
• Children & Teens
• Music & Worship (Books)
• Music
• Fiction
• Libros En Espanol ~ Spanish
• Books in Other Languages

YWAM Publishing is a non-profit ministry of YWAM (Youth with a Mission), which was founded in 1960. YWAM is a large interdenominational Christian ministry located in nearly 900 locations in over 400 countries! They have a volunteer staff of 17,000 people.

YWAM Publishing began with printing tracks on one small printing press for a mission outreach to the 1970 Munich Olympic Games. They are committed to producing and distributing books that encourage Christians to make a difference in the world. 

Today YWAM Publishing publishes and distributes 150 of their own titles, in addition to over 2,000 books and videos from other sources, to people, churches, and bookstores all over the world. When homeschoolers like you and I purchase products from YWAM Publishing, we are helping children and adults all over the world through the vital missions programs of YWAM. Isn't that amazing?!

Christian Heroes: Then & Now Book Series

Christian Heroes: Then & Now is a book series that shares exciting and inspirational stories of real people who have a heart for missions and have answered God's call to missions.



Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den is one of the 42 books in the Christian Heroes: Then and Now book series.

The book description given by YWAM Publishing:

Suddenly, Corrie's ordered life was lost in the insanity of war. With bravery and compassion, her family and countless other Dutch citizens risked everything to extend God's hand to those innocents marked for certain execution in a world gone mad.

Corrie ten Boom's life of determination, faith, and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable brutality and hardship is a stunning testimony of the sustaining power of God (1892-1983).

I have always admired the courage and faith of Corrie ten Boom. I'm so glad to be able to read about her life and learn from her Christian example with my son!

Here are the categories included in the Unit Study Curriculum Guide which is now a download on the YWAM Publishing website:

Student Explorations
Essay writing
Creative writing
Hands-on projects
Audio/Visual projects

Social Studies
Reproducible activity pages
Geography
History
Vocabulary
Critical thinking

Bible Study
Scripture memorization
Devotional application
Spiritual concepts

Community Links
Meaningful field trips
Guest speakers
Service projects

Related Themes to Explore
Politics and law
Current events
Life skills
Math
History
Geography
Science

Bibliography of Related Resources
Books
Movies
Documentaries
Magazine articles
Websites

Culminating Event
Project displays
Era music, food, and activities
Oral presentations

How We Used the Book and Unit Study Curriculum Guide

For the remainder of this review, I will be sharing about our experience with Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den, one of the books available in the Christian Heroes: Then & Now book series; plus the Unit Study Curriculum Guide.

We read a chapter a week in the book. There are comprehension questions provided for each chapter in the Unit Study Curriculum Guide which I use with my son after reading each chapter. I am pleasantly surprised when he can answer most of the questions! He really gets into the book as we read it together.

I also use the Scripture verses provided in the curriculum guide as copywork each week. Once we have finished reading the book, I plan to go to our local library and check out the movie, The Hiding Place, which is a movie suggestion in the curriculum guide based on Corrie ten Boom's life.

There is so much to choose from in the Unit Study Curriculum Guide! I love that and the fact that I'm not tied to doing the same activity every day after we read. It also helps to keep my son's attention and interest.

I'm really looking forward to reading more of the books included in Christian Heroes: Then & Now series with my son. I hope you'll check out this inspirational series about real life Christian heroes and everything else that is offered at YWAM Publishing!

You can connect with YWAM Publishing on the following social media outlets:

• Facebook
• Twitter 
• Pinterest

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Super Teacher Worksheets Review

Today I'm sharing with you a review of an amazing online worksheets printables resource called Super Teacher Worksheets that will benefit both public school teachers as well as homeschoolers! As a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew, I was given an Individual Membership for an entire year to use in our homeschool.

Introducing Super Teacher Worksheets

There is an incredible amount of worksheet printables for teachers and homeschool parents to use for children in grades PreK-5th. You'll have access to over 10,000 printable worksheets, activities and games! Math worksheets, grammar worksheets, printable maps, map skills activities, reading comprehension and so much more is available at your fingertips with Super Teacher Worksheets!



This online printable worksheets site has a huge list of homeschool printables in these categories:

• Math
• Reading and Writing
• Phonics and Early Literacy
• Handwriting
• Grammar
• Spelling Lists and Worksheets (Grades 1-5)
• Science
• Social Studies
• Holidays
• Puzzles and Brain Teasers
• Teacher Helpers
• Pre-K and Kindergarten
• Make-Your-Own Worksheets

Printable Reading Books

Fun Math Worksheets

Holiday Fun

Telling Time and Clock Practice

Multiplication and Division Worksheets

Reading Comprehension

How We Used Super Teacher Worksheets

I absolutely love Super Teachers Worksheets! I used the math worksheets and the reading comprehension worksheets with my son in our homeschool as a way to reinforce weaknesses in his learning which is delayed due to his special needs.

I used the worksheet generator to create my own math worksheets for my son so he could practice his subtraction facts. I will be making more worksheets to use as practice for addition, multiplication and division. I love that I can save all of my worksheets that I create and reprint them at any time. This will be a great time-saver for me! Especially if there is a particular worksheet that my son might struggle with and we need to go over again.

The reading comprehension worksheets were very helpful to use with my son to build his comprehension skills.

I'm using the spelling lists in our homeschool as well. You can print off the list of spelling words each week and use the worksheets that go along with them for practice work during the week. I had my son write out the list of spelling words on Monday and quizzed him on Tuesday. Any words he missed on the spelling quiz were assigned to write again on Wednesday and Thursday with the final spelling test on those missed words taking place on Friday.

I love the filing cabinet that I can use to save the worksheets I've used. There is a handy icon at the top of the menu bar that you can simply click on to save the worksheets you find and use on Super Teacher Worksheets.

My Opinion of Super Teacher Worksheets

As I stated earlier in my review, I love using Super Teacher Worksheets! There are so many printable worksheets available with just the click of my mouse. If you're looking for printable worksheets to use in your homeschool, you will definitely want to check out Super Teacher Worksheets! This is a completely online program so you will need a computer or laptop, internet access, and a printer.

You can connect with Super Teachers Worksheets on the following social media outlets:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest

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