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Recently Listed Used Curriculum – 6/26

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If you answer yes to either one of these questions:

  1. Do you need to sell curriculum you are no longer using?
  2. Are you looking for curriculum for the upcoming school year?

You need to join the Homeschool Roster Used Curriculum and More group!

You may find that book you are looking for and can sell books you no longer need.

Are you looking for any of these?

Recently Listed for Sale

  1. Streams of Civilization Volume One Text and Teacher’s Guide
  2. Latin for Children Primer A
  3. Abeka World Literature Text, Quizzes and Answer Key
  4. All About Spelling Teacher’s Manual Level 3
  5. VideoText Algebra: A Complete Course (Modules A-F)
  6. Horizons Phonics and Reading Kindergarten (full sets – Levels 2-4)
  7. Readers in Residence Volume 1 – Sleuth set
  8. Teaching Textbooks Pre-Calculus 1.0 set
  9. Worldly Wise 3000 Book 2 & 3 sets
  10. God’s Living Creation Biology – high school

Your buyer may be in the group!

People are Searching for These

  1. Kindergarten and eighth grade curriculum
  2. Teaching Textbooks Algebra 2
  3. BJU 5th Grade English
  4. MUS Primer, Pre-Algebra and Geometry Text, Teacher Book and DVD
  5. Notgrass from Adam to Us
  6. Business or consumer math curriculum
  7. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls book series
  8. Exploring Apologia Creation with Physics 2nd Edition set
  9. United States – Geography, History ad Social Studies Handbook

You may sell books, manipulatives, athletic equipment and more in the Homeschool Roster Used Curriculum and More group if it is an item typically used in a homeschool.

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Homeschool Roster is Growing!

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Homeschool Roster has been offering field trips and events to homeschoolers for several years. We have gone to many places, seen a variety of things and learned a lot together. I have met some wonderful families and am looking forward to meeting many more of you during the upcoming season.

This school year, Homeschool Roster is moving to a membership-based group. We will be able to offer more field trips and tremendously improve the registration process. Members will be able to easily make reservations, track and manage them, and connect with other families in the group. Something many of you will also like is a quicker response time for reservation confirmations – that will happen too!

We already have 184 field trips on the schedule and that does not include the number that will be added during the school year. Some of the field trips are fee-based and others are free.

Homeschool Roster will revisit field trip favorites, venture to new places and embark on new adventures. All field trips and events will be available to members. There will also be a few that are open to the public.

The membership pricing is per family (and per household) and shown below. You may become a Homeschool Roster member at any time during the school year, but the membership fee will not be prorated.

Annual Membership

$18 (i.e. $1.50 per month) for 12 months access from July 2019 – June 2020 (+ $1.50 service fee)

Semester Membership

$12 (i.e. $2 per month) for six months access from July 2019 – December 2019 or from January 2020 – June 2020. (+ $1.50 service fee)

The new field trip and event website will launch on Monday, July 1, and we are excited! We think you are going to love the improvements.

Be sure to sign up for the Homeschool Roster newsletter to keep up to date on news, field trips and events for homeschoolers!

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Free Tech Camps at the Apple Store

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Are you still looking for something for your tech savvy child to do this summer? Check out the Apple Camp that will be held at the Apple Store in Germantown.

Kids who love tech (or may just need a spark) and have a creative streak will enjoy the “Creating Your Own Song with GarageBand” and “Designing Your Dream Park with iPad” camps that the Apple Store is offering this summer. The camps are for children, ages eight through 12, and will offer a hands-on experience for their creativity to flow. There will be four tracks that range from coding to art and design. Does that sound like fun?

Getting Creative with Apple Products

Both are three-day programs and have a special concentration:

Creating Your Own Song with GarageBand

Campers will learn how to make music with GarageBand for iPad with a focus on rhythm basics and practice making beats. They will create a melody while experimenting with Smart Instruments.

Designing Your Dream Park with iPad

Campers will design a community park from the ground up. Inspiration will be garnered from a short walk as they take photographs to study colors, materials and textures they will include in their park. Using the Procreate app on an iPad and an Apple Pencil, they will bring their park vision to life.

Campers will have the opportunity to share their projects with the group at the end of camp. All devices used in the camp will be provided. The big plus is that the camps are free! So, because of that, register soon, because spaces will fill fast.

The camps will be held on the following dates:

July 7 – July 13
July 14 – July 20
July 21 – July 27
July 2 – August 3

Hopefully, your child will be able to attend one of the camps. You will need an Apple I.D. to register for the programs. If you do not have an Apple I.D., you can sign up for one.

Apple Store, 2031 West Street, Germantown, 38138

Homeschool Roster Field Trip

Homeschool Roster will be heading to the Apple Store in August for a field trip. We are going to do “Movie Making”. Be sure to sign up for the Homeschool Roster newsletter, so you do not miss when registration opens.

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Recently Listed Used Curriculum – 6/12

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If you answer yes to either one of these questions:

  1. Are school books taking over your house?
  2. Are you looking for good prices on used curriculum for the upcoming school year?

You need to join the Homeschool Roster Used Curriculum and More group!

You may find that book you are looking for and can sell books you no longer need.

Are you looking for any of these?



Recently Listed for Sale

  1. Life of Fred math books (elementary through high school)
  2. Well Trained Mind First Language Lessons Teacher’s book for Levels 2 and 3 and Teacher’s and Student books for Level 4
  3. Before Five in a Row
  4. Betty Lukens Through the Bible in Felt with book and CD
  5. Abeka My State Notebook
  6. Math-U-See Epsilon Fractions Student and Teacher books and DVDs
  7. Student Writing Intensive Group A DVDs
  8. Abeka Book Of Places Literature
  9. The Winston Grammar Program
  10. Writing with Strands Levels 3 and 5


Your buyer may be in the group!



People are Searching for These

  1. AOP Lifebooks for History/Geography third grade
  2. English from the Roots Up
  3. ABeka Grade1 Language Arts curriculum and readers
  4. Progeny Press Literature Guides
  5. Notgrass From Adam to Us
  6. Teaching Textbooks 2.0, Algebra 2 with DVDs and Answer Key & Test Book
  7. Language Arts Through Literature Tan Book, Second Edition
  8. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls
  9. Masterbooks – Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 2

You may sell books, manipulatives, athletic equipment and more in the Homeschool Roster Used Curriculum and More group if it is an item typically used in a homeschool.

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Live Online Science and Bible Classes

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Live online biology, anatomy, chemistry and Bible classes will be offered this fall through Friendship Christian School in Suwannee, Georgia. Students will be able to have live interaction with the teacher.

Classes taught include biology, anatomy, chemistry and Bible. The subjects taught will be Biblical (six-day) creation-based with moral instruction and apologetics.

The classes will be presented live via Zoom videoconference. Recordings of the classes will also be available. Students are independent of the school, so all work will be graded and scored at home by the student or parent. This will allow parents to be familiar with course content as well as aware of their child’s progress.

The price is $50 per quarter and is not due until the quester is over. Thta is a great price a well as terms.

The classes are taught by Jay Jusino, Staff Development Director, Curriculum Coordinator and Science Director at Friendship Christian School and homeschool dad (I had to throw that one in). If you would like to register or more information, you may e-mail jay.jusino@fcsga.org or call (470) 208-4988.

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Recently Listed Used Curriculum – 6/5

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If you answer yes to either one of these questions:

  1. Do you need to sell curriculum you are no longer using?
  2. Are you looking for curriculum for the upcoming school year?

You need to join the Homeschool Roster Used Curriculum and More group!

You may find that book you are looking for and can sell books you no longer need.

Are you looking for any of these?

Recently Listed for Sale

  1. Saxon Math Algebra 2, which includes the Student Text, Solutions Manual, Test Forms and Dive Into Math and Science DVD
  2. Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra 2.0 Automated Grading, which includes the Student Text, Answer Key & Test Bank and CDs
  3. Learning Language Arts Through Literature – The Orange Book and The Red Book
  4. Notgrass America the Beautiful, which includes the Student Volumes 1 and 2, We the People, Answer Key and literature books
  5. Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Text, Student Notebook, Tests, Experiment and Lab Kit, Instructional DVDs, Multimedia Companian CDs and Vocabulary Cards
  6. Elementary Math Manipulative Kit {ex: counting chart, clock, transparent counters, solid tiles and more}
  7. My Father’s World Kindergarten and First Grade
  8. Blow up Solar System
  9. All About Spelling Teacher’s Manual Level 3
  10. Story of the World – Once Ancient Times and The Middle Ages

Your buyer may be in the group!

People are Searching for These

  1. All About Reading Level 4 Readers
  2. Math-U-See Geometry Teacher Book, DVD and Student Book
  3. First Language Lessons Levels 3 and 4
  4. Explode the Code 1 and 1 1/2 and teachers manuals
  5. A Reason for Handwriting Book K
  6. RightStart Level C 2nd Edition
  7. Teaching Textbooks 2.0, Algebra 2 with DVDs and Answer Key & Test Book
  8. Abeka Keyboarding for High School
  9. Saxon Math 5/4 Teacher Manual and Student Workbook or also the Test and Worksheets
  10. Masterbooks – Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 2

You may sell books, manipulatives, athletic equipment and more in the Homeschool Roster Used Curriculum and More group if it is an item typically used in a homeschool.

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Malco Kids 2019 Summer Film Fest

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Are you ready for summer? We are and the outdoor and indoor fun it brings. Kidsfest returns to a Malco Theatre near you. The lineup this summer includes many movie favorites. There will be a special movie feature every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the 22 Malco Theatres that cross six states: Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Besides the fun and excitement your children will experience, another reason to attend is several children’s hospitals throughout the Mid-South will benefit from the fest proceeds.

The Kids 2019 Summer Film Fest will run Tuesday, June 4, through Thursday, July 31, and admission is only $2 per person. Here is the film fest lineup:

Despicable Me, June 4 and 5
Minions, June 11 and 12
The Secret Life of Pets, June 18 and 19
Illumination Presents SING, June 25 and 26
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, July 2 and 3
Trolls, July 9 and 10
Puss In Boots, July 16 and 17
Shrek, July 23 and 24
DreamWorks Captain Underpants The First Epic Movie, July 30 and July 31

The theatres are ready for you, but it is suggested you arrive early to get the best seats and not miss the show. These are the participating theatres in Tennessee and Mississippi.

Greater Memphis Area
Collierville Towne Cinema Grill {Collierville}
Forest Hill Cinema Grill {Germantown}
Paradiso Cinema Grill & IMAX {Memphis}
Stage Cinema Grill {Bartlett}

Middle TN – Smyrna
Smyrna Cinema {Smyrna}

Mississippi
Corinth Cinema {Southaven}
Desoto Cinema Grill {Southaven}
Olive Branch Cinema Grill {Olive Branch}
Tupelo Commons Cinema Grill {Tupelo}

Visit the Malco Theatres website to find additional theatres in Mississippi as well as in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and Missouri participating in the Kids 2019 Summer Film Fest.

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge

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Marie Lee, the First Lady of Tennessee, has a summer challenge for our elementary age children who are rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders. They are invited to participate in the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The challenge is simple, but the impact will be lasting on the people they serve this summer. Students are asked to “give back to their communities and care for their neighbors” from Monday, July 1, to Thursday, August 1.

Students who accept the challenge will complete a required number of service hours and are able to choose from a number of ways to serve in different capacities. They must do the following to meet the challenge:

Rising Kindergarten through Second Grade

1) Complete three (3) of the service categories.

2) Complete eight (8) service hours.

Third Grade through Rising Sixth Grade

1) Complete five (5) of the service categories.

2) Complete 12 service hours.

The Eight Categories of Service Activities

Category 1: First Responders  Category 5: Military
Category 2: Neighborhood  Category 6: Elderly
Category 3: Food Insecure  Category 7: Outdoors
Category 4: Get Well Soon  Category 8: Family Care

The First Lady has included examples in each category to help, but not limit, children with ideas of service activities. Students are encouraged to complete more than the minimum number of service hours. The top participants will attend the Summer Service Carnival event on September 14, 2019 at the Tennessee Residence where they will meet Governor Bill Lee and the First Lady Maria Lee.

Parents or guardians will need to help the child complete the service log and ensure it is returned to the First Lady’s office by Friday, August 9. Be sure to have a representative at the place of service sign your child’s service log to confirm the hours they volunteered. Only service hours with a signature confirmation will be accepted.

Watch the video to learn more.



Registration for the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge  is easy. Complete the registration form after which you will receive a service log for recording the child’s  hours. Three bonus points may be earned if the student writes a paragraph about how the challenge has impacted their summer. Participants may join the challenge at any time during the challenge period. All participating students will receive a certificate.

RETURN SERVICE LOG

USPS: Office of the First Lady, 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Nashville, TN 37243
E-mail: E-mail First Lady Maria Lee
Fax: (615) 741-7850

Join First Lady Maria Lee on social media and share your child’s efforts during the challenge

Facebook:First Lady Maria Lee
Twitter: @MariaLeeTN
Instagram: @firstladymarialee
YouTube: First Lady Maria Lee
Flickr: First Lady Maria Lee

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Pink Palace Offers Trial Membership

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It’s back! It’s back. The Pink Palace Family of Museums is again offering a summer trial membership, which will gain you access into its museums. The offer is for 90 days access and there is no fee for anything, which I’m glad. You may remember when the trial offer was originally for 90 days. That is good for people like me who live a distance and need the entire summer to make it to the museum. You will be able to visit the Pink Palace Museum, the Historic Properties and the Lichterman Nature Center, but the reciprocal museums are not included. If you plan to travel, you may purchase a full membership, which grants you entry privileges into a number of museums across the country.

The free 90-day Summer Trial Membership is valid for two adults and up to 10 related children who are 17 years old or younger. The membership is a personal family membership, which expires 90 days from the day you sign up. You must sign up by Friday, May 31, 2019 to take advantage of the offer. If you wait until the last day, you will have membership access until Saturday, August 31, 2019. We usually wait until the last day to sign up just to be sure we get to enjoy the museums up until the last date of offer. If you want to start using your trial membership now, sign up today!

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The membership also offers access to the Trial Membership Party, which will be held in July; a savings of $1 on each ticket for the Planetarium Tickets, CTI 3D Movie Tickets and Combo CTI 3D/Planetarium and a 10 percent discount at Bella Caffe and in the Pink Palace Museum Store (audio, video and clearance are not included).

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Remember, the opportunity to sign up for the trial membership ends Friday, May 31. You may register again this year even if you have used a trial membership in a previous year. Registration is easy and can only be done online. Once you hit the submit button, your membership card will be immediately available and ready to use. Get your membership now!

Do you have more questions? Read here to see if they are answered. If not, call (901) 636-2362 for more information.

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Shop and Save with CurrClick Before April 30!

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CurrClick has served the homeschool community for more than 20 years. If you are a homeschooler going way back, you probably used something from the online store, which sells unit studies, lapbooks, workbooks and other educational resources with “curriculum in a click!” On Tuesday, April 30, CurrClick is closing its online doors for good and with that, it is offering homeschoolers great savings on its entire store.

If you are already in planning mode for the new school year (or thinking further, the savings offered by CurrClick may be just what you need to complete your lesson plans. CurrClick has resources for art, Bible and religion, English, foreign language, holidays and seasonal, homeschool help, life skills, math, physical education, science, social studies and history, and special needs. You may choose from a variety of formats as well as products for specific grades and ages. CurrClick sells faith-based and non-faith based resources, so there is something for everyone.

You may save 40 percent during its last sale, which ends on Tuesday, April 30, at 12 p.m.!

If you are a current CurrClick member or purchase items through the end of the sale, you will have access to your account and library through Tuesday, May 14. The site will completely close on Wednesday, May 15. Check out the sales at CurrClick and start saving now!

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©2019 Homeschool Roster. Article by Jennifer Smeltser. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the publisher http://www.homeschoolroster.com/.

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