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Schoolhouse Review Crew Applications 2013

The Schoolhouse Review Crew is composed of approximately 200 homeschool families that love to blog about homeschool products! Applications for next years cruise are now live. 
So what does it take to be a Schoolhouse Crew Review team member?

1. Do you have an active blog? 
2. Do you have at least 22 public followers? 
3.  Do you homeschool? 
4. Do you like homeschool curriculum? 
5.  Do you want to use new curriculum with your own children and share about your experiences on your blog? 

 If you answered YES, then Schoolhouse Review Crew might be for you!

To find out more and apply to be on the crew for 2013 pop on over to Schoolhouse Review.

Blessings
Chareen

TT - Dickens His Work and His World

 Welcome to Tuesdays Treasures.  I started these posts as a way of sharing great books in honour of my friend in New Zealand who would arrive with the treasures she had unearthed at her weekly trip to the library!

There are so many wonderful books out there hiding on shelves so I invite you to blog about a book on your shelf, one you're reading or one you found at the library and add your post to Learning All the Time Favourite Resource Link Up. 



This week ...

Dickens

His Work and His World

• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 95
• Vendor:  Candlewick Press
• Publication Date: 26 August 2008
• ISBN: 0763638889 / 9780763638887
• Author : Michael Rosen
• Illustrator: Robert Ingpen (Australian)

I am super excited about this discover at our library and have now purchased it to have in mine.  It's a beautiful book well written and easy to read.  It's definitely one that Charlotte Mason would call a living book. It is engaging and easy to understand without twaddle and family friendly.  Wonderful read aloud and the illustrations bring this story to life. 

Book Depository Description - What the Dickens is all the fuss? Take a lively look at an author whose indelible characters live on in our language and culture -- and whose legacy shapes our literature to this day. Join award-winning author, critic, and anthologist Michael Rosen for a spirited tour of the life and work of one of our greatest novelists. With stunning illustrations by Robert Ingpen, this accessible, child-friendly book vividly re-creates the world of Charles Dickens, from the author's childhood in London to his early career, his performances, and, of course, the great social and political upheavals of the time, which inspired so much of his work. Michael Rosen's vibrant discussion covers some of the best-known novels by Dickens, describing OLIVER TWIST, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and DAVID COPPERFIELD, and providing a fascinating detailed analysis of GREAT EXPECTATIONS.

Reviews on the www:

• Becky's Book Reviews
• Through the Looking Glass
• Children's Laureate 2012-2013

Buy the book:

• Book Depository UK
• Book Depository USA
• Amazon
• Fishpond

Blessings

Marine Discovery

On Friday last week we joined the homeschool community for a trip to the Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre.  This centre has just reopened to the public after a long remodel. 

The scientist who guided our group through the centre did an excellent job of engaging the children and helping them discover the wonderful diverse life of the marine world.  There was a fantastic balance of hands on and exploring on their own.  She engaged the children and encouraged their sense of adventure and exploration.  Well worth the trip and time we spent here.

We had a wonderful time here.  If you find yourself in Queenscliff take some time to visit and explore this little place.

Blessings
Chareen