My older sons LOVE the Extreme Dot-to-Dot books. It was very disheartening to see them "out-grow" doing dot-to-dot books. Although they still loved them, the typical dot-to-dot books were just to easy for them. I was thrilled when I Read more

And I thought dot-to-dot was for little ones!

My older (4th grade and up) children LOVE these Extreme Dot to Dot Animals books! They take them in car rides and ask to do them to unwind from regular school work. They are so fun because, unlike simpler Read more

Mind Benders Beginning Book 1

Great Intro to Thinking Skills! Having never attempted any thinking skills type books, MindBenders were a great way to ease into them. Each puzzle gives the student a select amount of information in which he must use inference to deduct Read more

Pocket Disc Sports Edition

Fun for ALL ages! This super soft pocket disc is amazing! Not only is it soft and easy to catch, it has amazing distance and great ease in throwing. My 10 year old loves to keep it in his back Read more

Macbeth - Graphic Shakespeare Graphic Novel

As a literature major in college, I developed quite the affinity for The Bard. However, I have never agreed with the notion that Shakespeare plays should be read as they were written to be performed. But managing to take Read more

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Spectrum Test Prep Grade 3

Spectrum Test Prep is helping my daughter prepare for our once a year nationally standardized test that is required by the state of North Carolina for homeschools. Its ‘fill in the dot’ approach has allowed her to get comfortable, not only with the type of questions that will be asked, but also with the format of filling in an answer key. Third grade testing is a bit more complex than earlier grade levels – it is ‘Where the rubber meets the road’ in standardized tests. This resource has been quite helpful in easing her worries. The discounted prices through Timberdoodle offer an affordable way to educate during these tough economic times.

Ellen

Kernersville, NC

Homeschool teacher of 5. (four children, one niece)

Posted on April 8, 2010 in Homeschool Testing, Product reviews Leave a comment