Educational Deals & Freebies Round-up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:

Little Golden Books for $2.09: Amazon has their Little Golden Books on sale for as low as $2.09 each. The following titles are all priced at less than $3 each – Frozen, The Monster at the End of the Book, Sofia the First, Tangled, Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Richard Scarry’s ABC Book.

Learning Journey Match It! Spelling Set for $7.79: Purchase theLearning Journey Match It! Spelling Set for just $7.79. This set features 20 self-correcting puzzles that teach spelling, develop problem-solving skills, and expand vocabulary.

Magnetic Wooden Letters Set for $3.88 Shipped: Amazon has theirColorful Magnetic Wooden Letter Set on sale for $3.88. This set of letters includes free shipping as well.

Free 4-Week Trial of Reading Eggs: Sign up for a free 4-week trial of Reading Eggs. This is an online program that fosters a child’s love of reading through games and activities. Each lesson builds upon the previous lessons and focuses on five key areas – phonemic awareness and phonics, sight words, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

Orbo Jr. 4GB Android Kid’s Edition Tablet for $59.95 Shipped:Amazon has their Orbo Jr. 4GB Android Kid’s Edition Tablet on sale for $59.95. This tablet typically retails for $199.99 (a savings of 70%), and it features a lightweight, compact design for little hands, a silicone gel case to protect against drops and spills, 4GB of memory with room for expansion, and an interface that’s fun and easy to use. Plus, this item includes free shipping as well.

Personalized Calendars & Books for 40% Off: Shutterfly is featuring 40% off your entire order when you enter the promotional code LUV40 at checkout. This is an ideal way to create a classroom calendar that features important dates, upcoming field trips, and project due dates. As an alternative, you could also create a customized book that teaches a variety of topics (ABCs, numbers, parts of speech) by using pictures of family members, friends, and familiar places and/or objects. This type of book makes the learning process fun and familiar for your child.

Crayola Colored Pencils (24 ct.) for $3.02: Amazon has their Crayola Colored Pencils (24 ct.) on sale for $3.02. These pre-sharpened pencils are ideal for any art or craft project.

Free Bird Printable Pack: Download a free Bird Printable Pack from Homeschool Creations. This pack includes such skills as rhyming, adding, counting syllables, puzzles, and more.

Up to 50% Off Wonderworld Wooden Toys: Amazon is featuring up to50% off their Wonderworld Wooden Toys. There are dozens of items on sale, and you can find the entire listing here.

70% Off Wall Calendars & Planners: Are you trying to find a way to keep track of your child’s school work, field trips, and extra-curricular activities? If so, DaySpring has you covered! DaySpring is featuring 70% off their wall calendars, appointment planners, and 28-month planners. No coupon code is required for this promotion, and prices start at just $1.50. This sale is valid through January 31st.

Liberty’s Kids Complete DVD Series for $5: Amazon has their Liberty’s Kids Complete DVD Series on sale for $5. This set received a 5-star rating from over 500 reviews and has over 800 minutes of run time.

Free Bear Snores On Pack: 3 Dinosaurs has a free Bear Snores On Packavailable for download. This pack includes beginning sounds, matching, patterns, puzzles, and more.

LEGO Friends Sunshine Harvest Set for $15.99: Amazon has their LEGO Friends Sunshine Harvest Set on sale for $15.99. This set features a trailer, a fruit stand with cash register, fruit, cake, a tree with apples, a garden patch with vegetables, and a cute dog house.

Clue Board Game for $5.48: Amazon has their Clue Board Game on sale for $5.48. There are several other games on sale as well including Twister Skip-It Game for $9.71, Doc McStuffins All Better Game for $8.82, Jake & the Neverland Pirates Adventure Board Game for $6.99, and Jake & the Neverland Pirates Treasure Hunt Game for $12.98.

Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipes,ideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.

Rekenrek?? So what the heck is a rekenrek?

Today, I spent part of my Martin Luther King Jr. Day making rekenreks.

So what the heck is a rekenrek? A rekenrek is a calculating frame.  It is a tool that helps kids to generate a variety of addition and subtraction strategies, including doubles, doubles plus 1, making tens, and compensation.  I have used it for one-to-one correspondence, counting on and number of the day.  At the beginning of kindergarten when students are just beginning to subitize 5 and 10, I  would probably only concentrate on one string of ten beads on the rekenrek with five of the beads being yellow and the other five black.  I would gradually transition to the two strings of ten beads for addition and subtraction.  This is an amazing tool for metacognition and number talks and kids love them.  This pdf by Barbara Blanke explains more in detail how and why to use them. 

I just made these by taking an 8 x 11.5 card-stock cut in half. Punched 4 holes, 20 beads of 2 colors, chenille sticks (pipe cleaners), Popsicle sticks and hot glue (Be careful!!). Laminated and put together as in picture. 

Enjoy :-)
Emily

Educational Deals & Freebies Round-up

Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:

Time to Learn ABC Carpet for $29.04: Amazon has their Time to Learn ABC Carpet on sale for $29.04. This carpet typically retails for $49.99, and it features the alphabet along with illustrations of popular items. Since the carpet is soil and stain resistant as well as washable, it’s ideal for any learning space.

Typing Instructor for Kids Software for $6.99: Purchase the Typing Instructor for Kids Platinum 5 Software for just $6.99. This software features step-by-step lessons, challenges, tests, and games to motivate kids to keep typing. The program is available in both English and Spanish.

Beados Starter Pack for $9.01: Amazon has their Beados Starter Pack on sale for $9.01. This set come with everything you need to get started – an easy-to-use Pod Pen to swap Beados colors, over 500 Beados, water bottle, design templates, and special accessories.

Free Kindle eBooks for Kids: There are several free Kindle eBooks for kidsavailable to download including How To Draw Cool Stuff, A Christmas Carol, Life with Lily, Amazing Pandas, Human Body: An Inside Look at Body Organs, The Toddler’s Busy Book for Beginners, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, The Quest: The Untold Story of Steve, The Ugly Duckling, and Lily Lemon Blossom: Welcome to Lily’s Room.

Disney Frozen Stickers (450 ct.) for $14.99 Shipped: Tanga is featuring their Disney Frozen Ultimate Sticker Pack for $14.99. This set includes 450 stickers with all of the Frozen characters such as Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. Little ones will also find snowflakes and other cold weather images, all of which are packaged in a Frozen gift box. Plus, this set includes free shipping as well.

Fisher-Price Soothe & Glow Seahorse for $9.86: Amazon has theirFisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe & Glow Seahorse on sale for $9.86. This toy features oceans sounds and music, including 8 gentle lullabies, classical selections, and the soothing sounds of the ocean.

K’NEX Robo Strike Building Set for $7.59: Purchase the K’NEX Robo Strike Building Set for just $7.59. This set features 163 classic parts including rods and connectors, and it has motorized features as well

Free Easing Back Into School Printables: The Home Educating Family Association is featuring a free set of Easing Back Into School printables. This pack includes science projects, natures studies, book suggestions, and craft ideas.

My First Thomas the Train Bath Set for $6.14: Amazon has their My First Thomas the Train Bath Set on sale for $6.14. This set includes Thomas the Train, Harold, and two Troublesome Trucks.

LEGO Ninjago Arena Storage Case for $10.49: Purchase the LEGO Ninjago Arena Storage Case for just $10.49. This item is a toy and storage solution all in one, and is able to store Ninjago figures, spinners, cards, and more. Plus, it features a wipe-clean surface and sturdy, durable zippers.

Rock ‘N Learn Math & Science 10-DVD Collection for $39.99 Shipped: Groupon has their Rock ‘N Learn Math & Science 10-DVD Collection on sale for $39.99. This set typically retails for $129.95, and it features topics such as telling time, money, fractions, earth science, and the human body for kids. As an alternative, you can also pick up the Rock ‘N Learn 10-DVD Preschool Set for $39.99 as well. This set features colors, shapes, numbers, sight words, phonics for beginners, and more. Plus, both of these sets include free shipping as well.

Katie is a wife and homeschooling mother of four who writes at Cincinnati Cents about saving money and having fun as a family without breaking the bank. She enjoys sharing new recipes, ideas for frugal family fun, and tips for spending less at the grocery store.