Smart Kidz Radio: Member's On-Demand Radio Program Library: A TOS Crew Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way

Smart Kidz Radio

Smart Kidz Radio: Member's On-Demand Radio Program Library from Smart Kidz Radio is a great way to let your kids explore the world of music in a safe, ad-free environment.

We have access for 6 months to Smart Kidz Radio: Member's On-Demand Radio Program Library.  This online, music streaming subscription offers so many choices!  It's easy to find something for everyone here. It works on any computer or mobile device.

I logged in and started exploring.  The library is well organized into groupings includeing Radio programs, school programs, family and young people.  As each category is expanded, you can see individual selections.  All you need to do is press play!

We have been enjoying listening to the classical composers as part of our history studies.

They offer "Study Music" too - a great background for your auditory learners.

With Christmas coming up... Christmas Music will be playing non-stop at our house.  They offer a selection of Christmas music everyone can enjoy - best of all, NO ADS

My kiddos LOVE to listen to music!  We all know that music can have a profound impact on us, that's why it's essential to provide them a safe environment like Smart Kidz Radio.

One of our favorite sections was the music styles and world cultural music.  It's a great way to introduce them to music from around the world, and it's all in one easy-to-use place!

They have literally thousands of choices to pick from.  From Early Learning programs for your youngest children to Nostalgic Music for you and your teens.  Not just music, but also stories, audio dramas, , Spanish learning, science explorations and even bedtime stories and affirmations.

The entire focus of Smart Kidz Radio is to provide quality programing that promotes "positive messages, values, and experiences".

In addition, Smart Kidz Foundation donates 20% of it's membership fees to financially support programs that give opportunities to young people to make a difference by following their career dreams and use their talents to make the world a better place.

Take a listen!

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Get Connected with CrossWired Science!

CrossWired Science has TWO new ways to get connected!

CrossWired Science Community

Our desire is to share our excitement about what God has done in His creation with young people and their families across the world. We create a framework of powerful science knowledge and experiences that will give students an appreciation of all God has created.

CrossWired Science Community is a place to come together and share our experiences, ask questions and get the entire family learning together!

Crosswired Science Community Private group · 518 members Join Group Innovative New Way To Do Science - Showing The Glory Of God Through The Things He Has Made! Our desire is to share our excitement about what God has ...

CrossWired Science - Biology/Chemistry/Physics

The CrossWired Science - Biology/Chemistry/Physics  is especially for our Upper Level Learners! We'll be teaching a full credit of high school integrated science.  We'll be covering a wide variety of topics with a weekly downloadable Syllabus for students to follow along.

Join us for the fun -  It's a place to connect with others, ask questions, get valuable feedback and share your discoveries!

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Math Sprint - The Mental Math Game from Byron's Games: A TOS Crew Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way

Math Sprint - The Mental Math Game from Byron's Games

Math Sprint - The Mental Math Game from Byron's Games is our new favorite way to practice math facts!

This easy-to-learn, award-winning game is great for ages 7 and up for 2-8 players.  The game comes with:

• 92 addition and subtraction cards
• 106 multiplication and division cards
• 30 wild cards 
• An dry erase pen with blank cards to make your own questions
• 30 challenge cards

This game is very flexible, so even players at different levels can play together.  The basic goal is to answer mental math questions as you move your player around the track.  You get to customize the types of questions each player will answer, or have them race against each other to see who answers first (our favorite way to play).  Correct answers move the player along the track.

The board is a sturdy racetrack with 8 lanes. 100, 200 and 400 meter sections are marked so you can determine the length of play.  Along the race, there are sections with activities to complete to get you out of your seat, like jogging in place or doing torso twists.

The playing pieces are colored "runners" - each with a snappy name and hobby that make picking one more fun!

"Coach Tip" cards are included that highlight helpful math tips. 

 

My testers like to compete against each other to see who can answer fastest.  However, I love that this game lets the "coach" customize to their student's level, or pinpoint which facts need work.  

Another great feature is that multiple ages can play together, making it a great family game night addition.

Paul Halmos says, "The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics."  I couldn't agree more!  And, making it a fun competition gets my whole family involved.

We found Math Sprint - The Mental Math Game a great way to master those math facts, and have fun doing it!

Be sure to check this one out!

Find Byron's Games on Social Media:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/byronsgames
Instagram: https://instagram.com/byronsgames
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqc5skcLby7XPMPubub8CRw

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Decade Day at Coop

 Our Coop had our first "Decade Day" - a fun chance to dress up in our favorite costumes.

Thanks to a good friend... I had a GREAT costume - straight from the '30s.

The '70s were skating circles around us...

The '50s looked nifty!

The 20's were roaring!

Marie Antoniette never looked better!

Our "Human Timeline"

Our Teaching Staff!

Don't forget our representative of today's modern culture 😂

Honeymooning ❤️ Part 1

I have to share some our  fabulous honeymoon to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park ❤️

Lake Tahoe was simply amazing! We rode scooters and bikes and took in the amazing scenery.  I hadn't been on a bike in 30 years...  it's true - you never forget how to ride a bike!

Riding bikes down to the lake at sunset was a highlight I'll never forget!

The lake was so peaceful, and crystal clear...but the water is COLD!

What an amazingly beautiful place, I can't wait to go back!

2020-21 School Year

Here's our 2020-21 Bentz Academy!

And... anther Senior Year ❤️

I have a feeling it's going to be a wild 18th year of homeschooling! 

NatureGlo's eScience MathArt & Science Course Bundle: A TOS Crew Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way

NatureGlo's eScience MathArt & Science Course Bundle from NatureGlo's eScience

We have been following our science interests with NatureGlo's eScience MathArt & Science Course Bundle from NatureGlo's eScience.

This is a online subscription that gives you unlimited access to 31 courses, including:

• Exploring The Giant Redwood Trees (Botany)
• Bubbleology
• Geology
• Herps Explorers (three units)
• Herps Zoology (two units)
• Introduction to MathArt
• Invertebrates
• Marine Biology (six units)
• Mammals
• MathArt (six units)
• Marine Reptiles
• Marine Zoology (two units)
• Math Connections with the Real World
• Life and Mathematical Art (two units)

The courses are recorded and taught by Gloria Brooks, "a Relaxed Eclectic Homeschool & Unschool Coach, and Teacher".  These courses are all self-paced and designed for your students ages 12 and above (although we found them to fit perfectly for younger students as well).  The courses are taught from a "neutral" worldview and do not specifically point to the Creator.  Gloria narrates throughout the lessons, and they are quite informal - often you can listen in to her previous live students interacting.

Not sure where to start? I recommend scrolling down to the handy "Roadmap" lesson that will help you navigate which lessons to complete in a sequence.

To begin, you login to the website.  I wish the Student Login were at the top of the page  (you have to search a bit to find it at the bottom).  

Once logged in, the student has a dashboard that allow them to see all the courses available, as well as the courses they have completed.  Courses can be revisited.

Each course contains downloadable materials - a Powerpoint Slide Show and PDF Study Guide, as well as, a main lesson video and links to other videos.  We got super excited about Exploring the Giant Redwoods...since we just had the opportunity to see them in person!

The lesson page is organized with the main material in on one side and a list of the components and course progress on the other.

The Student Study Guides are in downloadable PDF format.  Each study guide we use had fill-in-the-blank notes that correspond to the PowerPoint slides with a short quiz and a full answer key.

We had the most amazing time on our trip this summer, visiting Sequoia National Forest. This unit study was the perfect way to add some learning to our experiences.  NatureGlo eScience captures student's interests, and gets them excited to learn more.

For this lesson, my tester loved watching the videos - Gloria has found wonderful complements from all over the web and integrated them into each course.  We love that we can pick and choose from the activities that match our interests. Planting our own Sequoia tree was a big hit!

The courses vary in length from 1 session to a 6-week course.  

Each course incorporates a variety of lessons - videos to watch, art lessons & drawing, writing, stories to read and much more.  Certificates are available for you to print at the completion of each course.

We enjoyed the Herps Explorers - Frogs, Gekos, & Chameleons - 6 Week study.  It was filled with a wide variety of activities and fascinating information.

We use the Study Guide to add to our science binders.

We read stories.

We love the diagrams and labeling exercises too!

We explored dot art...

And analyzed Poetry too!

I love this approach that integrates variety into our learning!  We had a lot of fun with Bubbleology  - learning the science behind it and finding new ideas for a family favorite...bubble blowing 😊

Be sure to check out our previous review - we spent some time investing the MathArt courses which get students exploring the mathematical connections there are with math, nature, science, art, and architecture. We had loads of fun! 

This is a great way to get your students engaging in what interests them.  I wish it spent time showing a Christian worldview and how it relates to our world.  But, if you are looking for something engaging and easy to use, you will want to check it out.  

Find NatureGlo's eScience on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natureglo1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@natureglo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natureglosescience/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nesschool/
YouTube: youtube.com/user/1hasc

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#onlineunitstudies

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