Lesson Planet
Summary & Rating: 3 Lesson Planet is just what it says it is–a specialized search engine for teachers. On the Lesson Planet website, educators can easily and quickly sift through over 150,000 teacher reviewed lesson plans and 75,000 worksheets. Once in, educators can refine their searches in myriad ways, such as by standards, ages, subjects…even themes. There are definitely many options, and I found that searches will turn up many items.
When I used Lesson Planet, I felt a bit overwhelmed. While I enjoyed seeing so many options and lesson plans, I almost felt like I was on a rabbit trail—just finding too much material suited for classroom settings that was not relevant to my little homeschool. I can see how this could be very useful to teachers and I hope Lesson Planet will continue to evolve to find ways to include more homeschool items. People who are more focused on exactly what they need may like it better–I am bad about reading everything and getting sidetracked!
I did especially like their Curriculum calendar. I love using things like the calendar to give me ideas for extra activities.
You can go check out Lesson Planet and try it free for 10 days to see if you like it. After the trial, it is $39.95 per year.
To see what my TOS crewmates have to say, click here!
A 3 month subscription to Lesson Planet was provided to me for my review and I have given my unbiased opinion.
Note to all moms:) This series is adorable and has many activities to do with your kids. PS: you don’t have to be a homeschool mom to enjoy doing some of these type of things with your kids…these activity books & lapbook type things are great for, say, a rainy Saturday or just for “together” time. One of the things I have enjoyed most about being a homeschool mom is sitting and having great stuff to do with them (I admit it, I’m lousy at playing…:)
I reviewed this series a while back and they are all on sale right now. Click here to see the whole series -but this one is free and who doesn’t want to read about firefighters! I can think of a few little guys I’m printing this out for.
Free WannaBe E-Book!
All the kids wonder,
“What would it be like to be a firefighter?”
One of a young child’s favorite field trips is to the fire station. There he’s introduced to Mr. Firefighter, his clunky yet all-important fire suit, the awesome hook-and-ladder truck, and special lifesaving equipment. You won’t want to stop at just a trip to the fire station though! This study covers so much more–a nitty-gritty, comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the life of a firefighter!
All this great information and more are in one of our most popular WannaBe Series™ E-Books, When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Firefighter. This $8.95 value is yours free. Help your child discover the answer to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” while learning about becoming a fireman. This could be the spark that ignites the fire of interest for your child–and who knows what path it may take?
And here’s the link (go towards bottom of page):
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschooling/Fire-Prevention.htm
Enjoy!
Upcoming!! There will be a National Museum Day on September 26, 2009! Families can download an admission card which will give you two free admissions to museums nationwide. Looks like there are some great museums on the lists–go check out your state for the participating museums, here
Go here to print your free pass. or homeschooling families, this may be a great time to plan a field trip–although it is true that many museums are free or discounted if you have proof that you are an educator–always ask. I have even gotten discounts from private children’s museums with my educator card, here in NC. I hear Virginia is even better…I’m excited about that.
Thanks, Money Saving Mom! If y’all don’t have Money Saving Mom in your readers–you should! I get many tips from this site–including coupons, freebies and even stuff like this museum pass update. OK. Back to moving. YUCK. I hate packing!!
