New Monic Vocabulary Cartoons

Words~  We love words in our household! I have always been a fan of looking up words in the dictionary, and I am hoping that this love of words and meanings (and correct usage) is passed down to my children as well. To that end, I was delighted to be one of the crew members chosen to review Vocabulary Cartoons: Elementary Edition (Recommended for grades 3-6, $12.95) from the good folk at vocabularycartoons.com (You can read some other TOS Crew members' recent reviews of Vocabulary Cartoons SAT Word Power, Book 1 here)

So~ What are Vocabulary Cartoons and why are they different from other vocabulary books? I don't know if you remember or have read my reviews on the Little Man in the Map, or Times Tales, but those products make use of mnemonic devices (which can be phrases, rhymes, pictures or any combination of the above designed to assist or "Bring to mind" a fact or piece of information) to teach geography and Math. Vocabulary Cartoons also uses mnemonic devices, utilizing cartoon pictures, similar sounding words, rhymes, and sentences to introduce 210 vocabulary words to elementary-aged children in 21 lessons. These lessons are complete with matching and fill-in-the-blank quizzes at the end of each lesson. This is a very useful tactic, especially for children who are audio/visual learners, although it can be fun and effective for those who have a more "Traditional" style of learning as well.

Because my kids are VERY prolific readers, I haven't been very regimented about "Vocabulary" per se. Here are the pros that our family found while using this book for the past few weeks

• Vocabulary Cartoons is just the right speed for making sure that we touch on vocabulary, without making it a "Chore"
• It provides a fun variation from dry word lists and definitions~ Which means it gets done! :) 
• Rhyming is always a hit in our household
• The quizzes fit in quite nicely with our spelling tests at the end of the week

Things that we were less impressed with (The "Cons"):

• A few words that I didn't feel were entirely age-appropriate (guerrillas, smitten, bilk, impale, sleazy ~ These just don't seem like words I really want my 3rd-6th grader using...I'm not fond of their connotations). These ARE really a SMALL percentage of the lists (You can download a pdf of the entire word list here if you'd like to check it out yourself).
• One lesson contains a large number of "Ghoulish" illustrations (Frankenstein, Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters).... I'm skipping that one... not our cup o'tea

Because there is an occasional word or picture I'd prefer to omit, I will be using this a little more judiciously. This makes me a little sad, because I really do like the format. If you'd like a glimpse of what these look like, you can download a sample with the above cartoons as well as 8 more here. Please keep in mind that the book also uses each word in 3 different sentences below the cartoon.

All in all, I AM pleased with Vocabulary Cartoons, and think that they may be useful for the kiddos that aren't "list memorizers". :) I hope that this review is useful to you as you choose where to spend your homeschool budget. (For any local friends~ If you'd like to see this in person, zap me an email, and I'll bring it to a meeting~ For everyone~ If you'd like to read a few more opinions, you may do so at the TOS Crew blog)

Blessings~

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this/these item(s)/service for free as part of the TOS Crew Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

What do we LOVE to use? (Pre-K, 5th, and Middle School)

This is the first time that I am joining in on the TOS Crew Blog Cruise, where various crewmates take the time to answer a variety of questions on their blogs, one each week. I have often thought of joining in, but time has gotten away from me most times. Others, I didn't have much to say on the topic... (I am BLESSED to be surrounded by supportive family, and neighbors!) However, this week's topic, "What are your favorite resources for the ages and grades that you are teaching?" was something that I figured I might be able to take a stab at.

Currently~ to go "up" in age~
The Pre-K "Littlest"~
As with the other two, we are starting our "learning" with the gentle approach of Before Five In A Row*. I have to say that I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all things FIAR, and Jane and Steve (And Becky!) Lambert. What a sweet heart they have for homeschoolers, their children, their marriages, and all. Be sure to check out the Five In A Row Message Boards!
Preschool Activity in a Bag sets are great~ He likes "Getting out a Game" from his box.
Counting Bears and sorting activities (Along with Busy Bugs Activities* and cards)
Puzzles!
Books! (Curious George books are favorites at the moment, and I love to read a variety of ABC books (Here's one of my favorites if you have a child that loves flowers*,  and one of my very favorites for ANY kid is Dr. Seuss's ABC* (Be sure not to get the board book... it leaves stuff out!)
Clipboard with paper and crayons or pencils
Preschool "games" on my itouch

5th Grade Middlest~
Once again~ Five In A Row is my first mention!
Currently, Saxon Math* seems to work well for us, starting in 5th Grade
Still like MathScore (See the banner on the top right of my blog)
Both my kids love their Spelling workbooks (We use Spelling Workout*)... In lieu of a workbook, I'm impressed with Spelling City, and ABC Teach for the options included for making and/or printing up activities.
Lots of books~ current reads are the "Viking Raiders"series (The first book is Raiders from the Sea* ) and the Tintin books (Here's one of the 1st ones I remember reading from my childhood Tintin in Tibet*)

There is a cool website for various "Activities" that I like to utilize every now and again~ FreeRice

8th Grade Oldest~
Video Text Algebra (currently working in  Module "B"*)
Spelling Workout*
Apologia General Science* (With Lapbook additions. There are a few out there, I think...)
Books(Lots of 'em!)~ Currently she's into "Historical" Fantasy, having read all of Brian Jacques' Redwall books, and now getting into The Lord of the Rings Triology. :)

For some "Extras", we loved using "ROAR", a companion Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia.
We're using Neta Jackson's "Hero Tales"*  as our Devotional in the mornings... Like it!

For "Free Play" time, we love Legos, Playmobil, and one of our favorites... Kapla Blocks* or Keva Planks*... Both are great, and keep kids AND mom entertained for hours! These are amazing building blocks!

So, there you have it... These ARE a few of our favorite things! :)
Blessings~

Disclosure of Material Connection: I may receive an "affiliate commission' on any purchases made through links with an * . Thank you for helping to support our "Stay-at-home" one fmaily income.   The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Math Tutor DVDs~ Pre Algebra(Vol1) and Texas Instruments TI-84/TI84 Calulator

For the 3rd year in a row TOS Crew members have received DVD's from Jason Gibson's Math Tutor DVD line. I was blessed to receive product all three years. You can read my reviews from year 1 (It's not Rocket Science, People!  which covered the "Basic Word Problems" and "Algebra 2" DVD's), and year 2 (Young Minds ~ Numbers and Counting which is a gorgeous Toddler/Preschooler DVD).

This year I once again received 2 DVD's
"The Pre-Algebra Tutor"~($26.99) A 2 DVD set with 5 hours of video instruction which covers 9 topics:

• Real Numbers
• The Number Line
• Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To
• Absolute Value and Adding Integers
• Multiplying Integers
• Dividing Integers
• Powers and Exponents
• Order of Operations 

"The Texas Instruments TI-83/TI-84 Calculator" ($26.99)~ a 3 DVD set with 8 hours of video instruction. This one covers 37 topics...YIKES!  I didn't know there was that much to know about a calculator! (Can you tell that I didn't encounter "higher math" that required a scientific calculator??) Because there are so many topics, I'm not going to list them all here. You  can visit the TI 83/84 link above to see everything that is encompassed in this course, as well as a sample video of the first lesson.


As I have come to expect from Jason Gibson, each topic is treated thoroughly and with much repetition. If you have a student that is struggling in any area of math, I still maintain the opinion that  these videos would be very helpful, even without the sizzle-bang, pop-whiz excitement of some other programs.  My daughter is beyond the pre-algebra stage at this point, but based on her style of learning, these videos could be helpful in small doses. The great thing about a Math Tutor DVD, is that once the student figures the concept out, you can fast forward to the next, and skip all the repetition, but if your student requires repetition, it is calmly and quietly included.

I presume that once we get to the point where we need to use a graphing calculator, the TI-83/TI84 DVD may be very useful in getting us up to speed, one chunk at a time, as needed.

One nifty aspect of the TI-83/TI84 video meant I could review it without actually owning a TI-83/TI-84. Jason uses an interactive calculator graphic to go through the various functions of the calculator. This makes it easy to see exactly how to work the keyboard and the functions (and simultaneously eliminates the need to try to read one of those tiny print manuals, which is what I imagine comes with the calculator). It's also handy if you have a child that wants to be able to USE electronics right out of the package... eliminates or reduces that learning curve, if they go through it in advance.However, if you or your child is a "Give me the manual, I want to read it cover-to-cover, and then get right to work" sort, this may not be as helpful for you.

I'd like to mention one other service offered by Math Tutor DVD, and that is a "Member Subscription" to the Math Tutor DVD Site. If you foresee the need to purchase a number of the Math Tutor DVD's, this could be a good option for you. A Membership to Math Tutor DVD Member's Area gets you instant access to:

• View all Math Video Courses Online 24/7!
• Over 170 Hours of Video!
• Basic Math thru Calculus and Physics!
• View unreleased lessons not yet on DVD!
• New material released weekly!
• Members save 25% on all DVD courses!
• Download worksheets!
• Extra worked problems and solutions!
• Members Only Discussion Forums!
• Articles, tips and techniques by Jason Gibson!
• And much more!   

The cost for a membership is $19.95/ month, $99/6 months (Recurring billing) or $189 for 1 single year of access. This is an interesting option if your student "clicks" with Jason Gibson's teaching style. :)

I hope that this review was useful to you as you navigate the sometimes tricky waters  homeschooling  math education. For 99 more opinions on these DVDs, please visit the TOS Crew Blog, and see what  other Crew members had to say.

Blessings~

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this/these item(s)/service for free as part of the TOS Crew Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

TOS 2010-2011 Planner~ (Advertisment) Special Offer~ Ends Sept 13!

Just bumping this up before this special ends on the 13th! 
Are you READY for the 2010/2011 School Year? 
(Start Your Engines!)

Do you have your ducks in a row?

Are you a list maker?? 

OR~ Are you a "FBTSOYP"-er 
(AKA a Fly By The Seat Of Your Pants-er)

• Do you have all the inspiration that you require for the upcoming months?
• Do you have favorite new recipes to try from fellow-homeschoolers?
• Do you have a plan for your child(ren)'s education this year?
• Do you have a plan for cleaning, and cooking, and changing the oil?

If you answered "No" to one or more of these questions, 

The Schoolhouse Planner may be just the tool 

to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground, 

while watering your school and your soul with help and inspiration.

The good folk at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine have pulled together an incredible compendium(over 600 pages!) of forms, facts, lists, and recipes, as well as mini "inspirational" bits by some well known names in homeschooling today.

This is not your mother's planner of yesteryear~ 

You know.. the kind with tiny refillable blank "Sets" of 12 -52 pages purchased at the local office store for $8-$13 apiece ~ of which you "need" to purchase at least 3 or more to have a planner that is "usable and useful"

This is a fully customizable planner 

with unlimited printable pages(within a single family) 

and multiple options to choose from

(HUNDREDS of pages worth!)

List-makers will LOVE this, FBTSOYP-ers NEED this! 

The remaining pages are those monthly themed

recipes, inspiring bits, resource lists, and "facts" mentioned above

The Price? 

For $39 plus the cost of ink and paper and "binding", 

you can have a customized planner for everyone in your home! 

• Mom
• Dad
• High School Students
• Middle School Students
• Elementary Students
• There are even pages to make a "planner" for the preschooler!

Now the chores have a chance to get done, and on time even!

Laying out schoolwork plans and goals is neat and readable

(did  I mention update-able?)

Keeping records of what was done is a snap

 For more information and to purchase, please visit the schoolhouse store . The planner is available as a down-loadable ebook, and also on CD.

One more thing

~A special offer that expires at midnight, September 13, 2010~ 

Purchase the planner and receive all 12 2008/2009 "monthly modules", all 12 2009/2010  "monthly modules" , and the We-Ebook Insect Bundle to give your homeschool unit studies a head start!   

These stand alone modules are filled with interactive activities and information that will serve the elementary crowd, but also include "Expansion" ideas for those older students in your family. These extras are $190 value if purchased separately!   Check it out!

  

Disclosure of Material Connection: This is an advertisement. I was provided with the 2010/2011 Schoolhouse Planner  by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine(as a member of The Old Schoolhouse Crew), free of charge, in order to write this advertisement as part of an ad writing contest. If you click through any of the links and make a purchase, I may also receive a commission on your purchase. Thank you for your support.
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Totally TOS~ Travel Kits Ebook

Wow... Summer-time is fully upon us, with hot weather, trips to the beach, and pool, visiting family and friends~ all those summertime activities that involve "together time" in the car. It is interesting how many blogs I've been reading in the past few weeks that have focused on the "Trials and tribulations" of taking those road trips with kids in the car. 

Some of the questions I've seen posed over and over:

• What to do with the kids in general? 
• How do I keep the toddler quiet and/or happy?
• Keeping Boredom and/or Bickering at Bay
• Is there any way to Enjoy rather than just Endure the Journey?

I am happy to report that there is help at hand! The Old Schoolhouse Magazine has come out with an ebook Travel Kits: A Simple Way to Bless Others**,  that gives one a wealth of information and ideas on making those travel times pleasant memory makers. There are ideas for shorter trips~ to sibling sporting events or regular orthodontic/ dental/doctor trips, and ideas for longer day trips and even mammoth "Road Trips". 

One emphasis that I especially appreciated was the idea of not only making these for your own family, but using them as the opportunity to bless another family, by creating a travel kit for their circumstances. I have to say that the idea is not new to me, as over 20 years ago a friend and I helped create a gift box for a neighboring family that was taking a month-long road trip with their two young boys. They were visiting a number of cities across the nation in preparation for moving. So we prepared and wrapped a "gift" for each day of the trip... sometimes a shared gift, and sometimes one for each boy.  It was the highlight of many of their days, and helped them to keep the attitudes in the car peaceful and happy.

The Travel Kit e-book takes this concept MUCH further with approximately 90 pages filled with some specific answers to the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How questions of creating something fun, friendly, and functional to keep your family (or someone else's) happily occupied while spending neccessary time in the car. There are ideas that cover the youngest all the way up to Mom and Dad, and even Grandma & Grandpa!

For $12.45 you will receive  chapters  filled with inspiration and ideas (And how to implement them with your own twist) covering:

• The Basics (2 pgs)
• The Plan (12 pgs)
• The Presentation and Distribution (11 pgs)
• The Package (4 pgs)
• The Presents (14 pgs)
• Edible Gifts (2 pgs)
• More Detail about Books and Stories (10 pgs)
• More Detail about Games(5 pgs)
• More Inspiration(3 pgs)
• Variations on a Theme (4 pgs)
• Helpful websites for Traveling Families(3 pgs)
• Bonus Features (12)

Each chapter is filled with great pictures of prepared travel kits in addition to the information, to help get your creative juices flowing~ This is JUST the sort of thing that I love to read and glean from.

I really do have to brag on my two older kids kids for a minute here and say that they are VERY good travelers. Our "Travel Kits" in the past have consisted of books, clipboards, an ample supply of white paper, and a variety of writing utensils, along with our years-old leap-pads, and a variety of music and audio CDs. Believe it or not, that was ALL that they needed to keep them happy for an 8000+ mile road trip a few summers ago (aged 9 and 6). HOWEVER, I have the feeling that #3 is going to be a little more difficult to travel with, so I'm looking forward to trying some of the ideas in this book out with him the next time we'll be in the car for more than a couple of hours.

I will mention that in general this sort of "book" I have a hard time "Cuddling up with" electronically. I really like to hold it in my hands, highlight ideas I like, earmark pages, etc.... However, I did appreciate the ability to load the file on my itouch to peruse while waiting at dance class... I just had to print the pages (economy mode/grayscale and 2 to a page) to actually let my mind "Gel" with the ideas I was reading. Next I will have to let my daughter take a peek, because this sort of thing is right up her alley as well.

There are great "Dual purpose" gift ideas~ like making the container part of the gift! (We tend to do this sort of thing for birthday party favors as well~ like decorating pillowcases, and using them to bring home any other goodies.)

While I didn't have the need to create a kit just now, and most of our friends are "staycationing" as well, I am very happy to have this resource in my back pocket so to speak. I have some thoughts for future trips for my family as well as some gift options for extended family and friends. I'll be sure to post a follow-up with pictures when I complete a project in the future!

If you'd like to read reviews by other TOS Crew members (Some of whom I know have travel plans up their sleeves), and see what they have to say and how they used this ebook filled with great ideas, go to this post on the TOS Crew page, and scroll down to the   "Click here" link below the "Powered by Linky Tools" headline.

Hope you're having a great summer, that this review gives you hope for peaceful travels, and as always, I hope that this review helps you to figure out where your homeschool budget is most wisely spent.
Blessings~

 

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this/these item(s)/service for free as part of the TOS Crew Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Totally TOS~ Travel the World~ Geography Module

And we're off!!! For the 2010-2011 TOS Crew Reviews have begun! :)

The first product we have been given to review is a Totally TOS product from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, the 2010 June module from the TOS Planner/Module Series**. If the planner modules are new to you, I should explain that they can be purchased to accompany the planner or used one their own. They aren't really restricted to any particular time either, it is just a way to organize these "unit studies" that TOS puts out... 1 for each month of the year, but you can use them whenever they fit into your plans. They are targeted to the elementary ages, with "Expansions" to the topics that make them appropriate for High School use as well.

So... on with the review. Since so many families have vacation at *some* point during the summer, whether they are blessed with international travel, stateside road-trips, or more local "Staycations", it seems to be an opportune time to throw some basic "geography" learning into your bag.

That's where the June module, Travel the World** comes in. For $7.95 you get a geography unit study that covers the basics of "What is Geography?" with information on reading the globe and maps (including terms and coordinates), the continents and oceans. (BTW, did you know that regardless of what the Europeans though back in Columbus' time, the ancients of the Bible appeared to be aware that the earth was circular, if not spherical! You'll find out where, in the introduction to the the unit!)

• The first 9 pages are informational themselves, but as a bonus they include hyperlinks to a plethora of knowledge on the net, from illustrations and information to videos and games. Although I excell at using search engines, I love the time-saving factor of having the links right at my fingertips!
• Pages 14-31 are filled with hands-on activities : Word search, crossword puzzle, acrostic puzzle, coloring pages, lapbook components and more. My only disappointment here was that there were only coloring pages for 4 of the 7 continents. My kids (most particularly my 13 year old, interestingly enough) enjoy coloring/drawing when I'm reading to them(She remembers what she heard when she sees the visual that she worked on), so I like to have things that "go-along" with our current topic for them to utilize. It would have been nice to have a complete "set" of continents for that portion of information. ;) 
• Pages 32-41 include copywork in both mauscript and cursive. I know that there are those that appreciate the inclusion of copywork. This is where I flunk out of Charlotte Mason, because I'm not consistent there, but I'm happy to know it's available for potential use with child #3 when he gets there. ;) 
• The next 5 pages are "high school expansion" pages with more technical definitions, ideas for activities, challenges, and books to expand on the topic. 
• There are a couple of pages with recipes, and then the final pages are answer keys for the activity worksheets. 

We definitely appreciated the chance to do a little geography review (Particularly with the 9 year old), and the puzzle pages had some challenging aspects for both of my kids.
All-in-all this was enjoyed by all, and I liked the fact that it was pretty much "pick up and go". Great for a little summer "School" on the side, and a super little "Refresher" course for those that need it. 

As always, I hope that this review helps you to make the best choice for your family and where to spend your homeschool dollars. Check out the TOS Crew Blog for more of my crewmates' opinions as well.
Blessings~

  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this/these item(s)/service for free as part of the TOS Crew Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

TOS Crew 2009-2010 Favorite Review items(Before My 1st review for 2010/2011)

 Hello, again~ 

After a little hiatus from TOS Reviews, I decided I needed to get this little post done before jumping in to the 2010/2011 Review year. The TOS Crew voted on their favorite products in a number of categories, and the following is the result. Because my opinion varied on a number of them, I included my family's choices as well. The links for "my choice" lead to my reviews of the items, the links for the "Crew Choice" lead directly to the item website. I hope that this list is a useful "summary" as you continue to gear up for the new school year. 

Blessings~

Favorite Language Arts Product :
My Choice- Educational Diagnostic Prescriptive Services (EDUDPS)

Crew Choice- Educational Diagnostic Prescriptive Services (EDUDPS)

Favorite History Product : 
My Choice- Bright Ideas Press  (Mystery of History)
Crew Choice- Bright Ideas Press  (All American History and Mystery of History)
  
Favorite Science Product:
My Choice- mmmm.... couldn't decide... 
Crew Choice- Nature Friend Magazine

Favorite Math Product:
My Choice- ALEKS
Crew Choice- Math Mammoth

Favorite Online Math Product:
My Choice- MathScore
Crew Choice- Mathletics

  
Favorite Handwriting Product:
My Choice- N/A (only reviewed the one)
Crew Choice- Zeezok Publishing (Presidential Penmanship)

Favorite Fine Arts Product (art, music, etc.):
My Choice- Artistic Pursuits (I didn't review it THIS year, but I did last year...still a favorite!)    Crew Choice- Artistic Pursuits

Favorite Pre-school Product:
My Choice- Math Tutor: Young Minds, Numbers and Counting
Crew Choice-Time 4 Learning

Favorite Elementary Product:
My Choice- All About Spelling (All About Reading)
Crew Choice- Critical Thinking

Favorite Upper-Grade Product:
My Choice- Cerebellum/Standard Deviants
Crew Choice-  Professor in a Box

Favorite College Prep Product:
My Choice- Educational Diagnostic Prescriptive Services (EDUDPS)
Crew Choice- Cerebellum/Standard Deviants


Favorite Special Needs Product:
My Choice- Super Star Speech
Crew Choice- Super Star Speech


Favorite Health and Beauty Product:
My Choice- N/A~
Crew Choice- Virginia Soaps and Scents

Favorite Christian Product:
My Choice- Grapevine Studies
Crew Choice- Grapevine Studies


Best Resource I Didn't Know I Needed: 
My Choice- StudyPod
Crew Choice- StudyPod

Best Homemaking Product:
My Choice- Sense & Sensibility Patterns
Crew Choice-  Sue Gregg Cookbooks

Best Customer Service:
My Choice- Classical Legacy Press
Crew Choice- Great Software Tools

Best Online Resource:
My Choice- ABC Teach
Crew Choice- ABCteach

Best e-product:
My Choice- AVKO
Crew Choice- Growing Healthy Homes:  Nutrition 101

Best Office and Technology Resource:
My Choice- Web Design for Kids (and Curious Grown-Ups)
Crew Choice- Web Design for Kids (and Curious Grown-Ups)

Best Homeschool Resource:
My Choice- Homeschool Library Builder
Crew Choice- Apologia Press: The  Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling

Best Map Resource:
My Choice- Homeschool in the Woods
Crew Choice- Home School in the Woods

Best Book, Novel or Magazine:
My Choice-  Terrestria Chronicles
Crew Choice- Sarah's Books

Best Children's Book
My Choice-  Sarah's Books
Crew Choice- Children’s Bible Hour

Best Hands-On Resource:
My Choice- We R Fun, Life on the Farm Game
Crew Choice- A Journey Through Learning Lapbooks

Most Adaptable Resource:
My Choice-  ABC Teach
Crew Choice- Sue Patrick Workbox System

Most Unique Resource:
My Choice- Lobster Network
Crew Choice-  Lobster Network

Most Family-Oriented Product:
My Choice- Family Mint
Crew Choice- Family Mint

Kid's Choice:
My Kid's Choice- Mathletics
Crew Choice- Maverick Books:  Hank the Cowdog Series

All Around Crew Favorite:
My Choice- Math Tutor: Young Minds, Numbers and Counting
Crew Choice-  All About Spelling (All About Reading)

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this/these item(s)/service for free as part of the TOS Crew Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."