Blog Tour: Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a fun day for children of all ages—from the excitement of making and giving gifts to planning special surprises for Mom.

Day 1: What Is Mother's Day
Day 2: The History of Mother's Day
Day 3: Celebrating Mother's Day
Day 4: Preparations for Mother's Day
Day 5: Goodies for Mother's Day

"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom."—Henry Ward Beecher

Mere, Madre, Moeder, Mother—whatever language you say it in, love abounds. A mother's nature is to nurture . . .

Why not enjoy a weeklong Mother's Day celebration? Really!

Use this opportunity to help your children understand more about your special relationship with them, learn a little Mother's Day history, and help them prepare for a fun celebration in honor of the mothers who enrich their lives, whether that's their own mother or grandmother or another special woman. It's worth the extra effort to make Mother's Day a special adventure—an exciting week that everyone will remember for many years to come!

Click here to purchase Mother's Day.

See what the Review Team thought of this unit study!

Blog Tour: Expedition Israel

Jerusalem, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee,
Moses, Joshua, David,
Canaan dogs, and the music of the lyre . . .

Get to know the Holy Land—it's more than just a map in the back of your Bible. Expedition Israel will take you there!

Day 1: Where on Earth Is Israel?
Day 2: Some of the Special Places in Israel
Day 3: A Bit of History
Day 4: Cool Things to Know About Israel
Day 5: Fun and Games in Israel

Biblical heroes and history, amazing places, animals, music, games, and foods. This study will ignite a passion for the Holy Land in your children, like no other. The Bible will come alive as they connect the historical Holy Land with the modern day Israel they hear about in the news every day. And they'll learn a little Hebrew along the way!

Come along on this incredible journey. It's an adventure with memories to last a lifetime.

Take a peek inside this unit. Click here to purchase Expedition Israel! Just in time for Easter, the review team will be posting their thoughts on Expedition Israel over the next several days. Take a tour of their blogs to learn more!

Homeschool Village is reviewing Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett...

and there's a giveaway!

Who says learning is defined by a desk and a classroom?! “Go for learning. Go for fun. Go for adventure.”  Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett challenge your family to take learning out of the classroom box!

What adventure would your family enjoy?  ExploreSpring Surprises out in the midst of the new growth now surrounding us!  Have a Constitution Celebration this summer to gain a deeper appreciate of our country’s foundation! This girl of the prairie is ready to find my bonnet and climb in a covered wagon to share Prairie Pioneers with my family!  So are you ready for a learning adventure.....READ MORE!

Be sure to enter The Homeschool Village giveaway. You could win your choice of a Download N Go unit study!

Blog Tour: Kite Capers

Spring winds beckon and imaginations soar—

it’s the perfect time for some kite-flying fun!

Spring is beginning to make itself known is some parts of the country. My favorite things about spring -- daffodils, sunshine, rain, and kites!


The review team has been using the Kite Capers Download N Go for the past couple of weeks and are excited to share this fun and whimsical unit study with you!

$7.95

Day 1: What Is a Kite?
Day 2: The History of Kites
Day 3: Kite People and Places
Day 4: Science Secrets of Kites
Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Kites

The topic of kites makes eyes sparkle, bringing smiles and delightful anticipation. Every child should enjoy the exhilaration of flying a kite, and if he can design and craft his own—so much the better!

Enjoy this opportunity for high-interest learning, and bring a whole lot of fun memory-making into your studies—suitable for the whole family. How about teaching your students about aerodynamic forces through kite-flying? The possibilities of related themes and extended learning will astound you!

Gear up for an expedition around the globe!

Take a peek inside this unit.

Purchase Kite Capers today!

Blog Tour: Hoppin' Popcorn

Pop! Pop! Pop! Who doesn't love popcorn?

At the movies or a baseball game or at home with the family, popcorn's mouth-watering goodness is a hit everywhere and with everyone! The fun memories created around popcorn are lifelong . . . and tasty!

Imagine the thrill and excitement of popcorn science experiments, popcorn history, and even popcorn art! It's all there in this exciting title!


Day 1: Popcorn—What Is It?
Day 2: The Story of Popcorn
Day 3: The Flavors of Popcorn
Day 4: The Science of Popcorn
Day 5: Fun With Popcorn

Find out how and where popcorn is grown and what makes it different from other corn, who first brought it to America, and what makes it pop! Along the way, your children will make amazing discoveries and create beautiful projects!


Don't forget to eat some popcorn. You can even try a recipe such as children ate in Colonial times!


The adventure awaits . . . let's get hoppin'!

Take a peak inside this unit.

Purchase Hoppin' Popcorn today!

Find out what the review team thought about Hoppin' Popcorn by clicking the thumbnail links below!

Blog Tour: Expedition Ireland

The Burren and Blarney Castle—
Celtics and the Book of Kells—
Connemara ponies and Céilí dances . . .

What do your kids know about the Emerald Isle—one of the world's most beautiful countries?

Most kids know something about Saint Patrick and shamrocks, but there's so much more to this study! From ponies and setters to the language, people, and shamrock-laden places, you'll catch a child's attention when you uncover Ireland's age-old charm. Explore related science, history, and geography themes through a wonderful adventure, learning about this country and all that it holds.

Our review team has had a blast with Expedition Ireland. So take a few moments to see what they thought. This is a great study for St. Patrick's Day, March 17!

Take a peek inside this unit. Purchase Expedition Ireland today!

Blog Tour: George Washington

Just in time for his birthday, the Review Team has been reviewing the Download N Go unit on George Washington.

There's so much to discover about this favorite American soldier and President! Wouldn't it be a perfect month to let the learning sparks fly and add a little week-long celebration in honor of him to your studies? Perhaps even plan a party!

From his efforts to throw a rock all the way across the river to his persistent battle for freedom, George Washington has become someone who is much admired. Do you remember the legend of George Washington and the cherry tree? It's perhaps one of the first familiar character lessons young children learn.

"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible." —George Washington

Take a peak inside this unit. Purchase George Washington for $7.95.

Find out what the Review Team thought about George Washington!

Check out the Magnificent Moon Blog Tour!

The Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett Review Team has been exploring Magnificent Moon with their students.  See what they have to say about this Download N Go title from Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett!

For added fun, Magnificent Moon can be purchased as a part of our Cabin Fever Fun Pack.  Other titles in this bundle include: Winter Wonders, Expedition Canada, and Hoppin' Popcorn.  The regular price for this bundle is $28, but it can be yours for just $20 through 1/31/11!

But wait!  We're not finished yet.  Check our blog on January 23 for an announcement about our awesome giveaway of two National Geographic Moon Maps! 

Blog Tour: Winter Wonders

Do your children ever wonder about winter? Have you heard any of these questions as days grow colder and winter sets in?

Mom, where do the animals go in the winter?

Dad, how do those icicles get on the house like that?

Grandma, where did hot chocolate come from?

Day 1: What is Winter?
Day 2: Science Secrets of Winter
Day 3: People and Places of Winter
Day 4: Time for Tips and Treasures of Winter
Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Winter

No longer is the coldest season just a winter wonderland—use Winter Wonders and warm up to an educational exploration!

An acrostic, a booklet of frostbite signs, a great Iditarod flipbook, a wheel of winter animals, creative instructions for hot chocolate, bird feeders, winter fun, and more will all end up in a memorable lapbook by the end of the week.

The DNG Review Team has been having a great time using Winter Wonders in their homeschool recently.  They will soon begin blogging about their experiences, and linking those blog post here, so be sure to check back see what they have to say!

Creation Camouflage Blog Tour

Masters of disguise . . . cloaked and cunning . . . crafty, camouflaged animals—from the bottom of the sea, to the top of the world—discover them all!

Our review team has been doing  just that this week with Creation Camouflage!  Check out their reviews below by clicking on the Linky Tool.  The team will begin posting their reviews on December 15!

As an added bonus, Creation Camouflage is also this week's DNG Special.  You can purchase this fascinating study in the DNG Store for just $5.95, through December 18, 2010.

For added fun, we are also having a DNG Blog Giveaway.  Enter to win one of 8 Tree Frog Mouse Pads! Hurry! This contest ends at 9pm EST on December 17, 2010!

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Blog Tour: Ben Franklin

Is it time to learn a little American history at your house?
Are your kids fascinated with inventors?
Would you like to learn about character qualities from a quality character?

Our review team has been doing just that this week with Ben Franklin!  Check out their reviews below by clicking on the Linky Tool.  The team will begin posting their reviews on November 18!

As an added bonus, Ben Franklin is also this week's DNG Special.  You can purchase this fascinating study for just $6.25, until November 22.

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Blog Tour: Expedition Australia

Ay, have you considered a visit to the Land Down Under?

Where would you go? Who and what would you see?

The cute koala and the eucalyptus tree?
Kangaroos . . . the Great Barrier Reef . . . Aborigines . . . the Outback?

Our review team has had a fun and interesting week with Expedition Australia!  Check out their reviews below by clicking on the Linky Tool.

But that's not all!

Get Expedition Australia for $5.95 from now through Nov 8.  And be sure to enter our contest to win a laminated Australia (country) Political Map from National Geographic, a $19.99 value!

Awaken the curiosity, fun, and adventure in your homeschool—take your family on a lively jaunt to Australia for a week!

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Blog Tour: Terrific Tigers

Hunting down interesting facts and amusements found among God’s magnificent creatures is an exciting way to learn!

Did you realize that in the past 100 years the number of tigers has been reduced by 95%? When you lock eyes with that caged tiger, you are experiencing a rare treat!

There's no doubt that the tiger is a part of the astonishing work of our Creator and His ability to make this world a special place for all of His creations.

Our review team has been busy using the DNG, Terrific Tigers!  They will be posting their reviews of this cool title over the next few days, so be sure to check back often! .  Just scroll down and click on the “Linky Tool” at the bottom of this page to find them.



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Rocking Robots Blog Tour

Did you know that robots build cars, defuse bombs, load dishwashers, cook omelets, vacuum, and even play in an orchestra? When was the term robot first used? Did Leonardo da Vinci really design the first humanoid robot? How are robots built? What will they be like years from now?

Our review team has been busy using the DNG, Rocking Robots! They will be posting their reviews of this cool title over the next few days, so be sure to check back often! . Just scroll down and click on the “Linky Tool” at the bottom of this page to find them.



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Autumn Treasures Blog Tour!

Crisp, cool mornings, apples, changing leaves.  Fall is in the air in many parts of the world.  Our review team has been busy using the DNG, Autumn Treasures.  They will be posting their reviews of this fun and exciting title over the next few days, so be sure to check back often! .  Just scroll down and click on the "Linky Tool" at the bottom of this page to find them.



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Pizza Party Blog Tour and Giveaways!

Our reviewers have been busy making pizza!  Just in time for National Cheese Pizza Day (Sep 5), their reviews of Download N Go's Pizza Party are available for you to take a peak at.  The reviewers will be adding their reviews over the next couple of days, so check back often! Just scroll down and click on the "Linky Tool" at the bottom of this page to find them. For added fun, each reviewer will  be hosting a giveaway of Pizza Party! So be sure to look for instructions for how to enter those giveaways!

We'll also have a $5 Pizza Party at Download N Go, Sep 4-5 only!






Pizza Party can be purchased individually or as a part of the Spring Semester Bundle or Full School Year Bundle!  As always, you can choose Pizza Party in a Pick 4 or Pick 19 Bundle as well!

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Summer Sensations Blog Tour

Summer Sensations is now available as an individual purchase!  Several reviewers have been using Summer Sensations over the past few weeks, and have written reviews on their blogs.  So be sure to click around and learn more about this wonderful and exciting unit study!  And while you're visiting the blogs, be sure and look for ways to WIN a copy of Summer Sensations for your homeschool!

Here's what the Download N Go website has to say about Summer Sensations!
Turn school into . . .   cool!
Make a splash to start the new school year --

Your child will investigate how seasons change,
what summer is all about, how shadows work,
why trees are important in the summertime,
and yummy--discover some history about
snow cones and ice cream!

And it's a great time to seize many of those cool summery interests that your kids are intrigued with.

Day 1: What is Summer?
Day 2: Science Secrets of Summer
Day 3: People and Places of Summer
Day 4: Time for Tips and Treasures of Summer
Day 5: Goodies and Surprises of Summer

Exciting changes abound for kids of all ages to experience, so why not take all of their pent-up excitement and enthusiasm and put it to good use
as they dive right into learning about summer
and all that it holds?

It's time to watch the trees grow and enjoy their shade,
feel the hot temperatures, take a plunge in the water,
and enjoy a slower pace of life as summer spreads
through the neighborhood.



You can purchase Summer Sensation here!

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See what others are saying about Download N Go!

"We have just started homeschooling our eldest son (10 year old).  We started over the summer with our first unit study - Download N Go Sunny Seashells. I did this with my two eldest boys (7 and 10 years).  It was great! We had so much fun.   I had researched styles and decided we wanted to try a unit study approach but I had just thought along the lines of studying one particular 'topic' a a time and incorporating different acedemic subjects.  Using the Download N Go has given me a better insight into how different unit studies are from text books.  My boys did not do a huge amount of 'book work' learning but discovered and learnt sooo much!  We live near the coast in England and spent many days on the sea shore exploring shells with such a better understanding.  We also used the unit as a base for branching out into fossil hunting too!  I absolutely loved this unit and am so excited about moving on with my son in September!!!" ~Tracy from England

Roller Coasters Blog Tour

We are kicking off our first DNG Blog Tour by reviewing the recently released Download N Go, Roller Coasters!  You'll find the Linky to the blogs at the bottom of this post.

Here's the description of Roller Coasters from the Download N Go website:

Wow! I'm finally tall enough to ride the roller coaster!

Investigate what makes roller coasters roll and
enjoy lots of motivating activities!

Day 1: What Is a Roller Coaster?
Day 2: The History of Roller Coasters
Day 3: People and Places of Roller Coasters
Day 4: Science Secrets of Roller Coasters/Rides
Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Roller Coasters

Watch and follow roller coasters speeding
around their tracks all over the globe.

Discover their secret powers and
learn about forces in motion.

What better way to learn about gravity and
Isaac Newton's first law of motion?

For a lot of kids, roller coasters are the most thrilling of theme park rides. And no wonder--all that swooping, twirling and lurching are likened to the feeling of an astronaut in space!

It’s the delight of almost every little kid!
Design and test their own roller coaster!

Here's a picture of some of the pages inside Roller Coasters.



Several of our team members have spent the past couple of weeks using Roller Coasters in their homeschools, and have written reviews on their blogs.  To read these reviews, please click on the link below!  If you wish to purchase Roller Coasters, you may do so here.

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Introducing the DNG Review Team!

That's right!  Download N Go now has a review team.  These 40 or so homeschool moms and dads will be using 1-2 Download N Go units a month in their homeschools and then will be sharing their experiences, thoughts, ideas, pictures, and fun on their blogs.  

They are in the midst of their first unit, Roller Coasters, right now and very soon we'll be sharing their reviews with all of you.  So stay tuned!

In the meantime, you can begin getting to know the team by checking out their blogs.  The list of bloggers can be found here. Be sure to follow their blogs (and this one!), so you won't miss a thing!