Deals from the Homeschool Buyers Co-op

January 26, 2008
In this issue:

Member Exclusives
Group Buy Roundup
Deals of the Month - Last Call!
Field trips - More Quebec!
More Free Curriculum Discoveries by Diane Flynn Keith
Lesson Plan Reviews - New!
Just For Fun

Greetings Fellow Co-op Member,
Co-op President, Brett Walter, is taking a breather to enjoy family time. We won't razz him too much over it 'cuz this fella works 24/7 serving the homeschooling community and deserves a break. Everybody needs refueling & encouragement to keep on, keepin' on - so, if you get a minute this weekend, CLICK HERE to send him a cyber hug and let him know what this Co-op means to you! While he's away, I'll do my best to make sure you don't miss any pocketbook savings...
- Christee Brauckmann, Co-op Director
--- Member Exclusives ---------------------------------------------------

Let's get this week's party started with EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT reminders available ONLY to Co-op members! Did you know that these excellent suppliers are in the Co-op family? Check them out here:

Doorposts - 10% Off
Art In History - 20% Off
Googol - 10% Off

Please feel free to browse the Exclusive Discounts section of our site to find
discounts from over 100 other participating Co-op suppliers, too.

--- Group Buy Roundup ----------------------------------------------------

LOTS of great stuff to choose from this week! These Group Buy programs are available exclusively for Homeschool Buyers Co-op members. Pay attention to expiration dates or you might miss out on something you've had your eye on...

Here's what's new at the Co-op Group Buy page:

CyberEd ~ Expires 2/25/08: Always popular with Co-op members, this Group Buy has lots of members jumping on to start the next subscription on March 3. These award-winning online Science courses (five to choose from) are not available to homeschoolers elsewhere. The Co-op is delighted to offer them and encourages you to check them out by CLICKING HERE.
Earth Aid Kit ~ Expires 2/7/08: Want to teach Creation Preservation at your house? Wondering how to tackle Environmental Science issues in a practical way? Maybe you simply want to put some bucks back into your pocket by using household items that just so happen to be energy savers? Well, this Group Buy is offering all of these things - PLUS there's a BONUS unit study that was written & created specifically for homeschoolers! CLICK HERE to go green the inexpensive way. Remember - less energy spent equals less money spent on the utility bill!
Digital Frog ~ Expires 2/4/08: Wow! Wow! Double Wow! This Group Buy has been attracting homeschoolers from all over the planet! Co-op'ers hit the ground running with this award-winning Natural Science Curriculum Group Buy and have already reached the maximum 50% OFF discount levels. That means it's gravy time on this one - EVERYBODY gets the lowest price! CLICK HERE to jump on board before it's gone!
TELL ME MORE Foreign Language by Auralog ~ Expires 2/8/08: Great news! We asked for a 2-week extension on this one to help Co-op'ers reach deeper discounts. We're pleased to report that Auralog has approved our request. This Group Buy offers up to 15-50% OFF, nine different language choices, free shipping to U.S. 48 destinations, and a money-back product guarantee. PLUS - FIVE of the language choices include FOUR years of instruction. Now, that's a real money saver! CLICK HERE to get in on this one.
ExploreLearning Gizmos ~ Expires 3/31/08: The Co-op is proud to bring members this Group Buy for Gizmos from ExploreLearining. Gizmos are interactive math and science simulations that make difficult math and science concepts easy to understand -- even for the parents :) CLICK HERE to view a demo video clip. Ordinarily, this award-winning curriculum costs $149 per student. However, when Co-op members come together to reach the 300 subscriber mark, we will all enjoy this online program for as little as $67! It gets even better - by special arrangement with the Co-op, ExploreLearning will produce a special Homeschool Edition JUST FOR US! This edition will allow EACH subscriber to have accounts for 1 teacher and up to 3 students. This brings the per student cost down to just $23 for a full year of access. Now, that's a great bargain! CLICK HERE to get in on this great deal.
Pokemon Learning League ~ Expires 1/31/08: Last call! That's right - it's last call to get in on 50% OFF for this one. Is your child a Pokemon lover? Then you'll have an eager learner with this award-winning curriculum that has garnered rave reviews from other Co-op members. Now available for only $47.50 at the Co-op, including accounts for three students and one teacher. CLICK HERE to take advantage of this great deal before time runs out!
SmartDraw Homeschool Edition ~ Expires 2/18/08: This Group Buy is only 4 orders to reaching a new price break! Folks, this is the "World's Most Popular Graphics Software for Business & Education" - and they're not kidding with this claim when you can make excellent classroom resources for EVERY subject with a click-n-go user-friendly atmosphere. This software includes tons of ready-made templates for maps, calendars, reference charts, worksheets, tests, quizzes, handouts, lesson plans, AND more! When we come together to purchase this product, we save UP TO 84%! CLICK HERE to take this product for spin and join this Group Buy!
PrepMe Precocious ~ Expires 2/15/08: This item is certainly a high-ticket item - BUT, it's worth it if you've got an accelerated learner in your household. This program will assist your student in achieving higher SAT/ACT scores. Students who reach certain SAT and ACT scores become eligible to participate in special online summer programs at leading universities. Participation in these prestigious programs, in turn, can clear your child's path to full scholarships at leading universities. CLICK HERE to read more & see if this is the program you've been searching for to assist your gifted learner.
SkillsTutor ~ Expires 3/2/08: This is an award-winning supplemental online subscription that's like having a tutor to assist in all subjects for all grades - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! And here's the really great news - we've already purchased a subscription for Co-op members and we've got extra seats available. That means YOU save big - all the extra seats have been reduced to $79! PLUS - there's no waiting 'til the Group Buy ends to get access to your subscription on this one - it's ready within 2 business days! CLICK HERE to get in on this Group Buy!

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The clock's ticking on these great deals as we approach the end of the month! Check 'em out before they're gone:
Creativity Express from Madcap Logic: This Deal of the Month will be gone before you know it. CLICK HERE to see how Co-op members can save on award-winning Creativity Express art curriculum.
eFantasmic.com is offering Co-op members an exclusive EXTRA $10 OFF their current 50% Off sale. CLICK HEREto get the nitty-gritty on this one.
LeapFrog FREE Coupon Offer: LeapFrog is offering 30% off on selected games and accessories through January to the general public. However, by joining this offer, members will get a FREE coupon worth an additional 20% off. The special Co-op coupon will apply to your entire order at the LeapFrog website (www.leapfrog.com) except the hardware products FLY Fusion, Leapster, and Clickstart. CLICK HERE to register for your FREE coupon. Be sure to read the details for accessing and redeeming your coupon.

--- Field Trips -------------------------------------------------------------

Managing Editor and homeschool mom, Lisa Wilen, has been working hard this week to expand our field trips entries for Quebec:

Quebec
Search for other states & provinces by CLICKING HERE

When you get to your state or province, the first thing to do is enter your zip code and click the Go button. Then let our software do all the work. Did we miss your favorite field trip? Click the Add A Field Trip button and let us know about it.

--- Free Curriculum -------------------------------------------------------

This week we have more free curriculum discoveries and ClickSchooling reviews by Diane Flynn Keith

Fun Sample Interactive Math Games & Tools
Dr. Bob's Interesting Science Stuff
Language Arts Brain Food
History Through Aviation Interactives
Cranberry Science, History, & Bog Tour
Virtual Field Trip to See Desert Tortoise
Here's another great free curriculum resource submitted by Co-op staffer, Lisa Wilen:

Best Nature Photographs for 2007

Please let us know if YOU find any great educational websites!

---Lesson Plan Reviews---------------------------------------------------
Here's some more great reviews from Managing Editor and homeschool mom, Susan Mark:
Does the Groundhog Predict the Weather Accurately?
Winter Survival!
A Week of Winter Weather
Blizzard Attack!
A Plethora of Groundhog Day Links!

--- Just For Fun -----------------------------------------------------------

This week's Just For Fun funny video is just a friendly reminder to make sure you stay on your guard - even when you're sleeping! You never know who might be lurking about with a video camera:

While you were sleeping!



That's it for this week! Brett will be back in the saddle next week with more great savings and bargains for your pocketbook!
Warm Regards,
Christee Brauckmann
Director, Supplier Services
Homeschool Buyers co-op
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