Extras, Announcements & Resource Catalog
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HOPE CHEST HOME SCHOOL NEWS
EXTRAS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESOURCE CATALOG
JUNE 1, 2001
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Hello Hope Chest friends! Here are a few extras that
wouldn't wait until the next issue.
WHAT'S UP IN THE NEXT ISSUE
FEELING BLUE?
NEWS ABOUT BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES
VIRUS HOAX (SULFNBK.EXE)
GATEWAY TO LEARNING BILL VETO!
GREAT CHARACTER BUILDING WEB SITE!
RESOURCE CATALOG
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WHAT'S UP IN THE NEXT ISSUE
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Here it is, June 1! I wanted to remind you that since the
Hope Chest is now bi-monthly, your next regular issue
will come out around July 4, instead of today! At the end
of this month, I will fly to Maryland with Naomi for four days
to see my family. (Most of them haven't seen baby yet!)
My grandmother is coming in from Colorado, and we will
celebrate her 92nd birthday!
The next issue's theme is Tackling the Trouble Spots.
I'm working on an article about teaching reluctant writers.
I know that's a hard one for so many families -- including mine!
I'd LOVE to hear from all of you about what you do when you hit
a snag in home schooling. I would also like to hear ideas for
neat summer activities to keep our children's brains busy
without being "schoolish"! I NEED YOUR HELP!
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FEELING BLUE?
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Most of you have probably finished up school for the summer.
I'm not sure how you all feel at the end of the year, but we
often go out "with a whimper instead of a bang!" One day
last week I felt SO down in the dumps! I sure felt like calling
it quits on home schooling, and not just for the summer!
I cried for hours. Then I went to bed early and the next morning
I woke up cheerful again. I don't quite know what hit me, but I'm
sure it was a combination of lack of sleep, a head cold,
hormones and letting things get out of control around the
house. Do you ever feel like this? When I am in the middle
of a pity party, it feels like I will always be there, that there is
no hope, that we are stuck in failure. I try to remind myself
that this is temporary. I will feel better soon. I will find
solutions to what is bothering me. My children will grow up.
So I need to smile, give hugs, speak sweetly, apologize for
my misbehavior and gently correct them for theirs. I need
to get up and keep moving and focus on what I CAN do
instead of what I CAN'T. I'll try to write more about this in the
next issue, but I just wanted to offer a word of encouragement
to any of you who don't feel you can go a step farther. Ask
God for wisdom. Count it all joy. Persevere. You will be
rewarded. (See James 1!)
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NEWS ABOUT BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES
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The full resource catalog is at the end of this message,
but I wanted to mention a few things up here!
I now have in stock several copies of Cindy Rushton's new
book, Inspiring Your Children to Greatness Through Great
Literature. They are $12 plus $2.50 shipping (and 7% tax for
FL residents). Let me know if you would like to order one!
I have a slightly damaged copy of Nature Study the Easy Way
by Cindy Rushton. The back cover has a bent spot at the
bottom. It usually sells for $25, but the "scratch-n-dent"
price is $22. If you want it, e-mail me and I'll reserve it for
you! This is a MARVELOUS book for summer time! I also
have one other copy of it for those who like theirs in pristine
condition!
Also new to the lineup (but in VERY limited quantities) are
some audio tapes!
Peace for the Stressed Out Home School Mom
by Pastor Reb Bradley (2 copies available)
Teaching Your Children to Love One Another
by Bev Bradley (2 copies available)
These are $6 each postage paid. If you are ordering other
resources at the same time, the price is $5. I am looking into
being able to carry these tapes and others by the Bradleys
on a regular basis. I'll keep you posted!
I am still trying to decide whether to take the last little push
and publish Volume 4 of The Best of the Hope Chest.
This would include issues 31-40. Can I have some
feedback on who would be interested? Volume 4 has these
topics in it: Just for Fun, Interviews (Christine Field, Joyce
McPherson, Timberdoodle, Dr. Jay Wile,), Science, Choosing
Curriculum, Resource Reviews, American Heritage,
Government, Australia, the Olympics, Health, Handling
the Tough Times & Transitions, Poetry, Unit Studies,
Thankfulness, Christmas, Old and New, and Be an Overcomer!
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VIRUS HOAX (SULFNBK.EXE)
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If you have received an e-mail from someone about a virus
that installs a file on your computer called SULFNBK.EXE,
which will supposedly eat your computer on June 1, it
is a hoax. Do not delete the file. It is used by your computer.
You won't die without it, but your computer does use it
sometimes. It has to do with the length of file names or
something like that.
Before you ever forward a virus warning or do anything to
your computer, please check it out at:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/index.html
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GATEWAY TO LEARNING BILL VETO!
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Good news in Florida from Brenda Dickinson of the Home
Education Foundation! (But if you live elsewhere,
read it anyway! It may happen in your state!) THANK YOU
to those who responded to our pleas to contact the Governor
about this invasive bill! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Dear Leaders,
We are thrilled to report that late last night, Gov. Bush vetoed SB
1018. This action is a testimony to his desire to allow parents to
direct the education of their children without unnecessary government
intrusion. The decision did not come easily, for the Governor received
input from many, many groups. The process went well into the night, and
the bill was vetoed quite late. The issue of helping parents, of special
needs children, find and obtain necessary services is a valid one, and
there are other pieces of legislation that will aide them in this need.
Your phone calls, letters, and emails made a difference! From a humble
beginning of just 30 responses, we've heard estimates of a jump to over
900 in just a few days. Our letters of appreciation are just as
important as our letters of appeal, so please take a moment to thank him
for hearing your concerns and for the decision that he made.
In your service,
Brenda
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GREAT CHARACTER BUILDING WEB SITE!
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Home Life Ministries -- Character Journal
http://www.hlm.org/HTML/CharacterJournal.htm
Subscribe to the free e-mail journal featuring
a different character quality in each issue.
mailto:characterjournal-subscribe@topica.com
Back issues are at the wonderful web site.
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RESOURCE CATALOG
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~*~*~ RESOURCES BY VIRGINIA KNOWLES ~*~*~
THE REAL LIFE HOME SCHOOL MOM is a labor of love, written to
minister to moms who are facing the emotional, spiritual and practical
challenges of educating their own children. So far, Ive been
delighted to hear that it is fulfilling that goal. If you would like
more information on this 15 chapter book, I would be glad to send
it to you! The discount price of The Real Life Home School Mom
is $14 plus shipping and tax.
THE BEST OF THE HOPE CHEST VOLUME 1 contains reprints
from the first ten issues of the Hope Chest Home School News.
Some of the topics covered are Language Arts, Poetry, American
History, Unit Studies, World Geography, Nature Study, Spring and
Summer Holidays, Summer Schooling, Travel Tips, Teaching
Preschoolers through High Schoolers, and much more.
The Best of the Hope Chest is $10 plus shipping and tax.
THE BEST OF THE HOPE CHEST VOLUME 2 has the reprints from
the issues 11-20 of the Hope Chest. Some of the topics covered are:
Health & Safety, Hospitality, Preschool, Thanksgiving, Christmas,
Valentine's Day, Character, Stress, Motherhood, Math, Money,
Unit Studies, Planning, Performing Arts, and Poetry.
The Best of the Hope Chest Volume 2 is $10 plus shipping and tax.
THE BEST OF THE HOPE CHEST VOLUME 3 covers issues 21-30
of the Hope Chest. Some of the topics covered are: Things We Wish
We'd Known, Houses & Homes, Creation, Thanksgiving, Christmas,
The Greatest of These is Love, Time, Books Alive, The Ancient
World, Unit Studes, Poetry, and Mom's Support Network.
The Best of the Hope Chest Volume 3 is $10 plus shipping and tax.
NURTURING NAOMI: HOW TO HELP YOURSELF OR
SOMEONE ELSE OVERCOME DISCOURAGEMENT: This
30 minute audio tape of a speech at my local support
group will be a boost to those who are feeling overwhelmed,
especially by chaos and change. It is based on six keys
to restoration in life of Naomi in the book of Ruth.
$3 postage paid OR free with any book order!
~*~ RESOURCES BY CINDY RUSHTON ~*~
I am also now carrying several books and tapes by Cindy Rushton.
Cindy is a sweet godly veteran home school mom with so much
wisdom to share! She specializes in teaching about the Charlotte
Mason methods of natural learning. Living in northern Alabama,
Cindy is a popular conference speaker across the southeast. I have
limited supplies of these books and tapes, so PLEASE e-mail me
before you send an order.
INSPIRING OUR CHILDREN TOWARD GREATNESS USING
GREAT LITERATURE (subtitled Using Literature Based Learning
As The Foundation of Your Homeschool). Here is part of Cindy's
description of this book: "Want to be inspired to use literature as
the foundation of your Homeschool? This book will set your heart
on fire... inspire you... give you detailed reasons WHY you should
use literature as the foundation of your children's lessons...
[as well as] practical and EASY how-tos for implementing this approach
with resources that are readily available. Other topics include:
Choosing the best books... Growing with your Homeschool...
Meeting your child's specific needs...Keeping records...PLUS...
recommendations straight from the Rushtons for great books!
This is one book that you will not want to miss!" 83 pages, $12
plus shipping and tax.
A CHARLOTTE MASON PRIMER is a gentle introduction to the very
natural and practical teaching methods of 19th century British educator,
Miss Charlotte Mason. This is a great overview of language arts, math,
nature study, history, the fine arts, and most especially, character
education! 84 pages, $12 plus shipping and tax.
HOMESCHOOLING... DIGGING INTO ALL THE OPTIONS! If you've
ever wandered through the maze of educational theory, philosophy
and methodology, you'll appreciate this book, which covers them all!
Cindy shares the advantages and disadvantages of various home
school approaches, and gives practical tips on implementing each
one. Most of all, she encourages you to seek God's wisdom on
what is best for YOUR family right now! 86 pages, $10 plus
shipping and tax.
MINISTERING TO THE HEART OF YOUR CHILD is Cindy's passion
for discipling our children. The emphasis is on building a warm
and loving relationship which will enable you to share faith and
purpose with your children. 104 pages, $20 plus shipping and tax.
LANGUAGE ARTS... THE EASY WAY expands on how to teach this
vital subject using encouragement, copywork, dictation, narration,
creative writing, notebooks, scrapbooks, poetry and so much more.
109 pages, $20 plus shipping and tax.
NATURE STUDY... THE EASY WAY is a big thick manual on how to
enjoy nature and teach your children all about it. Learn how to use
your backyard, indoor activities, whole books, notebooks, family
days, the seasons, Scripture, poetry, hymns, quotes and more.
This book tells you where to get the very best resources, too!
160 pages, $25 plus shipping and tax.
THE 3RS FOR MOM... WELL, MAYBE FOUR is a five tape set that
no home school Mom should miss!
#1: Revival: Turning Our Hearts Back Home
#2: Re-Education: Toward Your Own Philosophy of Education
#3: Real Education Charlotte Mason Style (2 tapes)
#4: Re-dedication to the Call of Womanhood
Ive listened to these tapes, and they are really inspirational and
practical. Lets hear Cindys comments on this set: These
workshops were our most requested workshops last year.
The tapes will take you back to the beginning, your heart and so
ul...then re-educate your mind about GOD'S plan for education...
then challenge you to become the godly woman that God desires
for you to be! If you want the nuts and bolts of our philosophy and
ideas for homeschooling AND balancing it all, this is our pick of
packages! Workshops include...Revival: Turning
Our Hearts Toward God, Re-education: Taking a Look At Education
Past and Present, Real Education Charlotte Mason Style,
Rededication to the Call of Womanhood. Comes in a Vinyl Binder.
This tape set, which comes in it's own durable case, is $16 plus
shipping and tax.
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DISCOUNTS! If you order three or more resources,
take $1 off the price of each.
TO ORDER ANY OF THE RESOURCES: Send me a list of which
books you want and how many, and compute the subtotal. Shipping
to USA addresses is $2.50 minimum and 10% after that. Florida
residents pay 7% sales tax AFTER computing shipping. (Contact me
for foreign shipping rates, rush shipping rates, or quantity pricing.)
Mail your check, order and e-mail address to:
Virginia Knowles / 1925 Blossom Lane / Maitland, FL 32751
If you prefer to order with a credit or debit card on the web, go to the
PayPal web site at http://www.x.com and send the payment to
homenews@juno.com. Be sure to get the e-mail address correct!
Also be sure to include your name, address and other order
information. This is the ONLY way I can accept credit/debit card
payment.