Making Ends Meet
Sharing “How-to’s”, “Where-to-Go’s”, fresh ideas and everyday adventures of raising a family more affordably.
Sharing “How-to’s”, “Where-to-Go’s”, fresh ideas and everyday adventures of raising a family more affordably.
In the spirit of keeping learning fun and finding family fun!
Free Learning Games, Ideas and Printable Resources:
http://preschoolprojects.net/sample.php (Sign up for their free newsletter and view a free preschool product sample)
http://familyfun.go.com/printables/
http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/
Online Reference Tools:
Online Medical, Financial, Languages, and other types of Dictionaries. Fun Feature: “Hangman” game on the homepage:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
Lots of ads, but the dictionary, crossword and translator tools are there:
Online Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Search National Geographic (also features games, videos, and activities)
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
http://kidshealth.org/ (Features a Parents, Kids and Teens Site)
Learning into (Fun) Action Resources:
Free Online fieldtrips through Yellowstone Park (includes lesson plans & more):
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
Find Fieldtrip Locations and Opportunities in Your Community. Locate, Book and Review available fieldtrips:
http://www.fieldtripfactory.com/
More Resources and Educational References for Parents:
List of Organizations and Websites Geared to Parent Education and Learning Inspiration:
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