Burkherts Brigade

This is about our family! We love the Lord, Jesus Christ, we homeschool and we spend a lot of time together. I also review homeschool products on the TOS Homeschool Crew, so be watching for upcoming reviews and check back often. You can learn more about us and see lots of photos at www.Facebook.com, Terri Burkhert

CapJaxMathFax – Math Software – TOS Homeschool Product Review

 

Product: CapJaxMathFax Software

Price: $29.95 download for up to 10 users

Recommended Ages: Anyone learning math facts

Do you have children learning their math facts? Do you want to sharpen your own?

With CapJackMathFax your children can just practice, or they can challenge their own previous scores. They can work with one operation at a time or mix all four together.

They are getting positive reinforcement with their accomplishments.

As teacher/mom of many children I love that I can go to the teacher side and see all that they are doing, what they are progressing in and what they are struggling with.

In my opinion and for the price it is a hands down WINNER! For one child it is a deal, so for many it is even better.

To look at this or purchase, just click HERE! If you want to check it out, they offer a FREE evaluation.

Do you want to see what other TOS Crew Members have to say about this product, just click on the banner at the top of this review.

Happy Fact Learning!!!

Disclaimer: I have been provided with the previously mentioned product or service to use in order to write my honest review.

Go Science DVD Series from Library and Educational Services – TOS Homeschool Product Review

Product: Go Science DVD Series

Price: $8.97 each OR set of 6 $47.95

Recommended Ages: 5-11

 

I love Library & Educational Services!

I have bought from them for YEARS!

I listed prices above, but I want you to be aware that those prices are Library & Educational Services prices the Suggested Retail is much higher.

We were sent 2 Go Science DVD’s from the series and we were able to choose the two that we wanted.

Our selections were:

  • Volume 3 – Magnetism, Electricity, Engineering, Design

Volume 3 Demonstrations are:

Monster Magnets

A/C Electromagnet

D/C Electromagnet

Making a Compass

Light Bulb

Jacobs Ladder

Conductivity

Solar Energy

Tesla Coil

Color

Cut Paper Halves

Heat Engine

Plastic Pre Forms

DVD Running Time: 54:42

  • Volume 4 – Chemistry, States of Matter, Life Sciences

Volume 4 Demonstrations are:

Chemical luminescence

exploding balloons

flash paper

ph

root beer float

liquid nitrogen

single cell

lycopodium  powder

camouflage

DVD Running Time:43:48

 

 

The other Go Science DVD’s are

  • #1 Motion
  • #2 Simple Machines, Sound & Weather
  • #5 Air & Flight
  • #6 Water, Space & Solar System.

We are very happy with the selections we made on the Go Science DVD’s and very possibly will be purchasing the remaining 4 DVD’s.

These videos are geared towards elementary aged children, however, when my teens are around they will stop and watch them. It has also got the teens interested in doing some other experiments and telling the youngers about similar things they have learned in the past.

These are not a curriculum, but fun to add to what you are already studying.

To look at this or purchase, just click HERE! If you purchase books for your homeschool or just for children in your life, I would recommend looking at what Library & Educational Services has to offer, possibly signing up for their newsletter

Do you want to see what other TOS Crew Members have to say about this product, just click on the banner at the top of this review.

Happy Learning about Science and God our Creator!!!

Disclaimer: I have been provided with the previously mentioned product or service to use in order to write my honest review.

Judah Bible Curriculum–TOS Homeschool Product Review

 

Product: Judah Bible Curriculum

Price: $44.00 download or $74.00 hard copy

Recommended Ages: This is a Teacher Tool

We received the following from Judah Bible Curriculum via a download:

1) Judah Bible Curriculum K-12 Manual, e-book format to download;
2) Elementary Notebook Ideas booklet to view online or download;
3) Eight-lecture Teacher Training Seminar. listen online or download.

Judah Bible Curriculum is based on the Principle Approach to study the Bible. By using the Bible with this approach you go through the Bible year after year growing in knowledge as you dig deeper each year.

I guess I expected a curriculum and not some guidelines to develop one by. I have gone through the materials provided as listed above and have had difficulty in knowing what to do.

The Manual has scripture references for each year, there are also Key Reference Sheets to use and examples of how to use them.

I can see how if you have an organized mind and you were just starting with your young children. This could be a blessing as they build a journal for them to reflect on from year to year, what a blessing to see the growth and the wisdom they obtain.

Or if you have an only child, or just a couple of children.

As a large family with children ranging from 6 – 18, it has been very difficult to implement for this mom with an unorganized mind. I seem to need a game plan to start, I do not develop well.

If you thrive in preparing lesson plans and putting together programs, this has the scriptures and outline and the idea, go for it.  Take some time to look at their Scope and Sequence, it is well done.

Building Godly character into our children is what I hope to accomplish in my children, and I hope that is your desire as well.

To look at this or purchase, just click HERE!

Do you want to see what other TOS Crew Members have to say about this product, just click on the banner at the top of this review.

Happy Studying!!!

Disclaimer: I have been provided with the previously mentioned product or service to use in order to write my honest review.

Homeschool Library Builder “25% OFF SALE” – TOS Homeschool Product Review

For the month of May, 2012 you can get 25% off

Homeschool Library Builder’s

Regularly Low Prices

 

Do you use books with your homeschool?

Okay, silly question,

of course you do!

Homeschool Library Builder has all kinds of books for your homeschool, or just for your enjoyment. The categories they offer are Fiction, Non-Fiction, Activity Books, Award Winners, Classic Literature, For The Homeschool Teacher, Holidays & Seasons, Inspirational, Science, Story Books, Vintage & Hard-To-Find.

Among their discounted books you will find new and used books, each used book states what it’s condition is. These books are already at great prices, BEFORE the additional 25% OFF!

Also, if your curriculum is Tapestry of Grace, Sonlight, Ambleside, Heart of Dakota, Beautiful Feet or Five In a Row, you can go to Homeschool Library Builder to find the books you need at a reasonable price.

Check out their membership benefits, it may really work well for you, and it is  available for FREE.

To look at this or purchase, just click HERE! Remember the 25% is ONLY for the month of May, 2012.

Do you want to see what other TOS Crew Members have to say about this product, just click on the banner at the top of this review.

Happy Book Shopping!!!

Disclaimer: I have been provided with the previously mentioned product or service to use in order to write my honest review.

Critical Thinking Mathematical Reasoning –TOS Homeschool Product Review


Product: Mathematical Reasoning Level F

Price: $42.99, on SALE $37.99

Recommended Ages: Grade 5

 

The Critical Thinking Co. is one of those companies that every time I look at their products, I wonder how do they do so good all the time. The only thing that I have difficulty with is there products are pretty busy and some of my children do better with plain old black and white, so I have to watch out for that.

A while back I was able to review Language Smarts-Level 3 and you can find it on my Blog, if you have a chance check it out.

This time around we are getting to look at Mathematical Reasoning-Level F, this is considered Grade 5.  I have a young man that has finished up his math for the year and he was been and will continue by working his way through this 413 page paperback book, he is using it to prepare for his testing this year.

This book is designed so that it can be used as the Math Core Curriculum or as a Supplemental Resource. If you would like to check out some different pages and the Table of Contents here is where to LOOK. I love the variety  that is included and we are hoping to find some holes in what we have already done and if not, he will strengthen his skills. There is no Teacher preparation and the answers are included at the end of the book.

To look at this or purchase, just click HERE! The Critical Thinking Co. has many great products so plan on spending some time looking around.

Do you want to see what other TOS Crew Members have to say about this product, just click on the banner at the top of this review.

Happy Mathematical Reasoning!!!

Disclaimer: I have been provided with the previously mentioned product or service to use in order to write my honest review.