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Alissa Moy
BellaOnline's Homeschooling Editor




March 5 2010 Homeschooling Newsletter


Hi everyone!

It seems that the month of March has come in like a lion this year! There is lots of new information this week, so I'll get right to it! Here's the latest article from the Homeschooling site at BellaOnline.com.

Swindle Lesson Plan
Author of "One False Note" Gordan Korman has a chapter book called "Swindle" that is a can't miss for upper elementary homeschoolers.
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art42438.asp

To go along with the lesson plan above, check out the One False Note comprehension lesson plan here:
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43822.asp

With Poetry Month coming up in April, begin planning ahead with ideas for teaching the basics of poetry. You can find that article here:
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art42512.asp

Women's History Month is celebrated in March, so now is a perfect time to study the famous women in history. Check out the article below for more information:
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art42460.asp

Be sure to check out the latest Pre-K article on a Caterpillar "Craft and Learn". You can find that below:
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art42915.asp

I am excited to report that I am the new Preschool Editor here at BellOnline! I look forward to keeping up with both sites and sharing lots of new ideas with everyone. Please stop by the Preschool site today at: https://preschool.bellaonline.com/Site.asp

Our book club is still in effect for the month of March. If you haven't had a chance to order the book it is fine to jump in now! Check out the article on Homeschooling at the Speed of Life for more information.
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art21506.asp

Please also check out the Homeschooling E-Store for lots of great book ideas for Spring! Visit https://astore.amazon.com/homesiteatbel-20 for a super selection for your homeschooler's curriculum.

The forum is updated often- and there are currently posts about making your own rain gauge, Olympic Math problems for follow up, a shamrock pattern link, tons of free resources on rockets and much more! Visit today at:
https://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=116

If you haven't signed up to follow me on Twitter please do! You can find me at:
https://twitter.com/HomeschoolEDIT
I plan to tweet when I get a new article up or a great free resource posted on the forum- but I don't plan to over-tweet! :0)

Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Alissa Moy, Homeschooling Editor
https://Homeschooling.bellaonline.com