A New Beginning and a Fresh Start

For me September has always been the real "New Year" - a time for fresh resolutions about getting organized, getting better grades and getting things done. Store aisles are filled with the promise of fresh starts- new paper, pencils and pens. How can we not succeed? You know the saying about the best laid plans of mice & men... I guess that's why there are fresh new erasers too!

I ran across this free eBook on Twitter. The New School Year is aimed at Christian Homeschoolers, but has many valuable tips for parents & teachers of any faith.

Topics Include:

Organizing your Schedule,Library,and Personal Boxes
Use the Electronic Tools of the Trade
When to Introduce Subjects
Scheduling the Easy Way! A 5-Step Plan

Organizing with Unit Studies

Organizing Your Space

Organize Your Equipment and Papers

Organize Your School Room Organize Children’s supplies

Keep Clutter Away

Get Your Free eBook Here

(This is a 49 Page pdf file)

Privacy Playground

Back to school and back to homework. More and more students are using the internet at a younger age. I found this handy online game that is design to teach kids about internet marketing,spam, children's privacy and much more.

Privacy Playground: The First Adventure of the Three CyberPigs

In this game, designed for ages 8-10, the CyberPigs play on their favourite Web site and encounter marketing ploys, spam and a close encounter with a not-too-friendly wolf.

The purpose of the game is to teach kids how to spot online marketing strategies, protect their personal information and avoid online predators.

The accompanying Teacher's Guide explains how to play the game, gives background information on the issues of online marketing, spam and children's privacy and provides activities and handouts for classroom use.

Privacy Playground

Cost of Education Calculator Tool

This handy tool points out the costs of higher education and shows student fees for various Canadian colleges & universities.

Abbreviation Dictionary

In a hurry? Short on space? Short on time? Then short forms and abbreviations are what you need. When taking notes or writing, creating your own short forms is fine (as long as you remember what they mean). However, if you're Tweeting or texting or writing for an audience, you need to use abbreviations that everyone will understand.
Abbreviations.com is a great tool. you can choose to look up a word, abbreviation , or hmm... what was that third choice? Take a look and tell me. Abbreviations.com also is a good resource for quotations.

Back to School Budgeting - Save 15% Code

It's getting to be that time of year again. Give your kids hands-on experience with this quick and easy Back-to-School Budget Calculator. The calculator will help you and your student consider all of your expenses, make necessary adjustments, and hit the stores armed with your pre-determined budget! Check out the "Helpful Tips" for more ways to teach your kids smart money management habits as you shop

Here's a coupon code I found to help save on Calendars.

The "Mom's 17 Month Planning Calendar" starts in August and is a great help getting organized for the year ahead.

School's Out -Manage your Money on a Road Trip! Under Construction

Under Construction.Game removed due to incorrect sizing check back for updates.

This is a Road Trip through the U.S. Let me know if you find a Canadian Version.

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