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FBS Books Giveaway: Back to School Week

August 18, 2010 //  by Jamie C. Martin

This giveaway has ended–thanks for entering.

I hope you’re enjoying this special series–welcome to Day 3 of Back to School Week!

The sponsor for today’s giveaway is FBS Books, a family-owned homeschooling company carrying a huge inventory of classical and traditional curricula.

FBS Books stocks a wide variety of popular, well-known materials in all subjects like Saxon Math, A Reason for Handwriting, Explode the Code, and Sequential Spelling. But they also keep in stock many new resources you may not have discovered before–I enjoyed browsing through the maps, puzzles, CDs, and cookbooks in the geography section. And I spent a long time admiring the collection of learning games available.

FBS Books offers affordable, reasonable prices on their materials, and they offer free shipping on all orders over $25!

The resources at FBS Books are not just for your children’s education–they are for yours as well.

I had the privilege of receiving a few DVDs from their homesteading selection, and after watching them I’m completely inspired to try my hand at a few new skills (cheesemaking, anyone!). And you’ll also find encouragement to get through the challenges of homeschooling in their collection of parenting books and devotionals.

Today FBS Books is giving a $100 gift certificate to one lucky Simple Homeschool reader!

How to Win

Everyone has three chances to win. Choose one or all three!

1. Comment on this post, and answer this question: Which school subject presents the most challenges in your home when it comes to finding the right materials?

2. Visit FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on Facebook and “Like” them. Leave a separate comment here to let me know you’ve done so.

3. Subscribe via email to the Simple Living Weekly newsletter. Leave a separate comment here letting me know you’re subscribed.

This giveaway will end at noon EST on Saturday, August 21st and is open to commenters 18 years or older. The winner will be announced on Sunday–good luck!

Category: giveaways

About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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  1. Virginia

    August 18, 2010 at 12:15 am

    I don’t actually homeschool, I am supplementing their schoolwork at home. I’m mostly interested in exploring world history with the kids as they don’t seem to get much of that at school. I’m noticing that I do have trouble finding many of the reading suggestions to supplement their history study at the library. Even on interlibrary loan, our system does not seem to have many books.
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  2. Virginia

    August 18, 2010 at 12:15 am

    I’m following both on FB!
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  3. Brandy

    August 18, 2010 at 12:16 am

    The subject that gives us the most issue is Spelling and Reading.

  4. Brandy

    August 18, 2010 at 12:17 am

    “Like” both on Facebook.!!!

  5. Rachel P.

    August 18, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Um, all of them? This is my first year of homeschooling and an option I never thought would be in front of me. I was all for sending my kids to a local private school, but after my son went through kindergarten there I found myself looking into curriculum. FBS, please!

  6. Joey

    August 18, 2010 at 12:19 am

    Science. I have yet to find a science program that I love.
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  7. Joey

    August 18, 2010 at 12:19 am

    I follow both on FB.
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  8. Brandy

    August 18, 2010 at 12:20 am

    Signed up for your weekly newsletter! I think I am all set! Thanks for a great give away!!!

  9. Cynthia

    August 18, 2010 at 12:24 am

    Hmm…history, I think. There’s so much to cover, and a near-infinite number of resources out there, it’s overwhelming!
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  10. Aimee

    August 18, 2010 at 12:36 am

    The subject that gives me the most trouble is history. I’m never satisfied!

  11. Laurel

    August 18, 2010 at 12:56 am

    I don’t struggle with finding curriculum, just with being able to buy. 🙂 Looking forward to checking out FBS.

  12. Amanda

    August 18, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Grammar. Definitely. I think it’s just mostly because it’s the one that excites us the least, so it’s hard to find something sufficiently inspiring. 😉

  13. Laurel

    August 18, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Subscribed to the newsletter

  14. emily hope

    August 18, 2010 at 1:27 am

    i think history – we keep changing things up. for now, we’re sticking with lots of living books from the library 🙂
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  15. Kathy

    August 18, 2010 at 1:47 am

    Surprisingly enough, I think finding good Christian/Bible resources is hard. My son says Christian books are boring. It would be an incredible opportunity to receive the gift of FBS books and materials. Thanks for letting us know about them, Jamie!

  16. Gwen

    August 18, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Writing…my daughter knows her letters, but she doesn’t like handwriting practice. I haven’t found anything that makes it fun for her and not mundane.

  17. Gwen

    August 18, 2010 at 1:56 am

    I signed up for your newsletter.

  18. Gwen

    August 18, 2010 at 1:57 am

    I “like” you and FBS Books on FB.

  19. aimee c.

    August 18, 2010 at 2:32 am

    i’d have to say science. i don’t know why, but it intimidates me! thanks for the chance.

  20. aimee c.

    August 18, 2010 at 2:32 am

    i also get the newletters in my email. thanks again!

  21. Diane S

    August 18, 2010 at 4:38 am

    Well we’re just in preschool but the thought of eventually teaching creative writing makes me squirm.

  22. Diane S

    August 18, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Liked both on Facebook

  23. Diane S

    August 18, 2010 at 4:41 am

    Subscribed to the newsletter

  24. Christie

    August 18, 2010 at 6:05 am

    This is our first year and it’s Kindergarten but I think Science will be tough. We’re trying the CM method so finding living books in Science seems near impossible!

  25. Christie

    August 18, 2010 at 6:06 am

    I’m a Facebook fan of both.

  26. Sara Lester

    August 18, 2010 at 6:06 am

    We have the most issues with math. We’ve tried several different types of curriculum, and just can’t seem to find what the kids enjoy.

  27. Christie

    August 18, 2010 at 6:07 am

    And I’m subscribed to the newsletter.

  28. Sara Lester

    August 18, 2010 at 6:08 am

    I had already “liked” you on Facebook, but I visited FBS Books and became a fan of them as well.

  29. Sara Lester

    August 18, 2010 at 6:11 am

    Subscribed to the newsletter!

  30. Michelle

    August 18, 2010 at 6:46 am

    My daughter is starting 3 year old pre-K, so we haven’t really homeschooled yet. I haven’t even bought any curriculum and am not 100% sure I will. we are still undecided if we will send her to public school or homeschool, so I’d love the parenting books, or the games, or the homesteading DVDs! 🙂
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  31. bryssy

    August 18, 2010 at 6:49 am

    History….making it fun for my girl is a challenge. If the story doesn’t grab here immediately, she gets bored.

  32. bryssy

    August 18, 2010 at 6:49 am

    I subscribe to the newsletter. 🙂

  33. Lori

    August 18, 2010 at 6:51 am

    I homeschool a second grader and a kindergartner and handwriting is our biggest struggle right now. I “like you” both on Facebook and I subscribed to the newsletter. Thank you for the opportunity.
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  34. Mary

    August 18, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Well my oldest is just now four so I guess I can’t answer that yet. 🙂 would love to win!

  35. Jeni

    August 18, 2010 at 7:14 am

    My oldest is almost 4, so we are just starting our homeschooling journey. I am having a hard time figuring out how to teach her math; I would probably look for materials on early math skills!
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  36. Bethany

    August 18, 2010 at 7:15 am

    We probably have the most difficulty right now finding the right materials for the non-core subjects: science, music, art, etc…

  37. Sarah M

    August 18, 2010 at 7:20 am

    I think that Math is hardest for us…although I am decent at math, and my husband is excellent…it still makes me anxious!
    Sarah M
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  38. Leah

    August 18, 2010 at 7:34 am

    I think I am having trouble with art, music, and P.E. (indoor stuff for the winter).
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  39. Leah

    August 18, 2010 at 7:34 am

    I subscribe!

  40. Dean Noblin

    August 18, 2010 at 7:41 am

    I think it would be Math because that is what I have the least confidence in.

  41. melanie

    August 18, 2010 at 7:43 am

    have not homeschooled yet … but math gives me the most concern!

  42. melanie

    August 18, 2010 at 7:43 am

    i like simple homeschool and fbs on FB!

  43. Kelsi Rea

    August 18, 2010 at 7:45 am

    I have the hardest time finding books and curriculum to actually TEACH art, not just do craft projects.

  44. Kelsi Rea

    August 18, 2010 at 7:46 am

    I just “liked” both sites on facebook. thanks for doing such awesome give aways!

  45. stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 7:54 am

    This is our first year of HS, but I’m finding the Language Arts curriculum the most difficult to choose.
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  46. stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 7:55 am

    “Liked” both on Facebook!
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  47. stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 7:55 am

    Already subscribe to the newsletter! 🙂
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  48. Sandra

    August 18, 2010 at 7:59 am

    Science for sure! Second to that would be Spanish!
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  49. Joy

    August 18, 2010 at 8:14 am

    I’d love to have more math resources around.

  50. Joy

    August 18, 2010 at 8:15 am

    I liked Simple Home Schooling on FB

  51. Marilyn K

    August 18, 2010 at 8:16 am

    I am just starting my research on curriculum. I have 4-year-old and almost 2-year-old sons, so trying to decide if I need to actually purchase preschool-type curriculum or maybe just jump in with a kintergarden curriculum and go slowly.

  52. Joy

    August 18, 2010 at 8:16 am

    Liked FBS on FB ( too many abbreviations!)

  53. Renee

    August 18, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Now this I could use. I honestly don’t have an answer to your question – does that disqualify me. Oh wait, easy readers that appeal to a very bright 9 year old who struggles with reader.

  54. Karen

    August 18, 2010 at 8:23 am

    I think Science is a challenge as far as materials are concerned. So much so, my husband is considering writing his own curriculum! 😉
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  55. kristen

    August 18, 2010 at 8:24 am

    Well, I have twins who are almost 3, and another little one who’s 15 months – I know I need to be doing more ‘crafty’ things with them, but I have such a difficult time keeping/knowing those sorts of things we need to make projects!

  56. stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:25 am

    For me, it’s Bible curriculum for my little ones – nothing too hard for them, but still a little challenge. Right now, though, thankfully!, I’m very happy with our plan for 1st grade. : )
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  57. kristen

    August 18, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I subscribe to the weekly newsletter!

  58. Rosemarie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I believe Music and Language right now are hard to put together for me.
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  59. stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I’ve “liked” you on Facebook!
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  60. stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:25 am

    I’m subscribed to the weekend newsletter, as well.
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  61. Martha

    August 18, 2010 at 8:26 am

    Writing… tough to find something creative and fun that also teaches grammar.

  62. Claire

    August 18, 2010 at 8:30 am

    I’m not sure yet what subject will be the most challenging for us. My oldest is 41/2 and my youngest is 16 months. We will be starting up next year, it will be intresting to see what challenges him once we get there.

  63. Fiddler

    August 18, 2010 at 8:32 am

    My oldest child seems to have the most need for variety, so everything needs shaking up every once in a while. Math is probably the hardest to match with his learning style (VSP), though RightStart Math has been our core program for years now. We do switch to Life of Fred and the Key to. . . series to mix it up a bit.
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  64. Morgan

    August 18, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Art, music, PE-I am afraid I don’t do enough intentional, planned activities.

  65. Fiddler

    August 18, 2010 at 8:34 am

    Now liking FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on Facebook!

    If you happen to read these posts–the button for FBS Books on this page does not have the right link (there should not be a dash between “fbs” and “store”).
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  66. Fiddler

    August 18, 2010 at 8:36 am

    And I’m now subscribed to the newsletter.

    Just figured out there’s a way to turn off the title of my last blog post, so I’m doing it!

  67. Krista

    August 18, 2010 at 8:40 am

    Facebook “likes” done! Thanks!

  68. Shelley R

    August 18, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Funny, how a promotion finally spurs me to comment after peeking into the site for a few months! Okay, the most challenging topic to find materials: 21st Century survival skills. I’m serious. My kids are young, 5,4,3 and we homeschooled K last year, and I can find a slew of materials everywhere on the internet in many subjects but lack direction. Also not alot of survival stuff. What do I mean by this? How to build a fire, how to teach computer skills, how to teach multi-generational conversation, how to build a global understanding of cultures to children who are just getting the concept of state vs. nation. (Ethnic cooking anyone?) See? I do create adventures in this area myself (like, “Mommy fell down the stairs and can’t move… who do we call? what do we say? what’s the address on our house so the paramedics can find the right house?) Although creative, sometimes I just long for a concise book to use as a diving board into learning…

  69. Denise

    August 18, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Math is the hardest for me to just decide on one particular curriculum.

  70. Jenny

    August 18, 2010 at 8:45 am

    I think I’m going to win!

  71. shelly drori

    August 18, 2010 at 8:45 am

    i just subscribed to Simple Living Media newsletter!

  72. Shawna Rodenberg

    August 18, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Social Studies/ History is the most challenging to find good books about, I think.

  73. Shelley R

    August 18, 2010 at 8:46 am

    Just confirmed signing up for the newsletter via email…. I’m not on facebook book so I won’t be going that route for an entry…

  74. Betsie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:46 am

    Math definitely presents a huge challenge for us. History would be a close second. This is a great giveaway!
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  75. Alison

    August 18, 2010 at 8:47 am

    Science is definitely my biggest challenge. I hadn’t heard of FBS. I’ll visit the website soon!

  76. Betsie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:47 am

    I “liked” FBS on facebook and I “liked” Simple Homeschool a long time ago :o)
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  77. Betsie

    August 18, 2010 at 8:47 am

    I subscribed to the weekly newsletter.
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  78. Shawna Rodenberg

    August 18, 2010 at 8:48 am

    Social Studies/ History is the most challenging subject to find good books on, I think.

  79. Amy

    August 18, 2010 at 8:55 am

    Math presents the most problems right now.
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  80. Amy

    August 18, 2010 at 8:56 am

    I liked both on Facebook just now
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  81. Amy

    August 18, 2010 at 8:57 am

    signed up for the newsletter
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  82. Leigh

    August 18, 2010 at 9:07 am

    I’m just starting homeschool this year… but I’m totally intimidated by the the number of handwriting choices there are… my oldest does not want to write at all, and I’m just starting to look at it all.

  83. Leigh

    August 18, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I like FBS and Simple Homeschool on FB!

  84. Angela in MT

    August 18, 2010 at 9:08 am

    Math!!!!
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  85. Leigh

    August 18, 2010 at 9:08 am

    and I subscribe to the weekly email!

  86. Dana

    August 18, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I look forward to checking out the FBS Books website! Our biggest challenge for curriculum is math. I’ve stuck with the same curriculum for 4 years, and I generally like how/what it teaches, but my son dreads math, even though he’s very good at it. So, my challenge is figuring out whether we should continue with this curriculum or to look for one that will click with him better…. hard to sometimes figure out if he’s genuinely not a math person or if he’s not been encouraged/challenged/taught appropriately…

  87. Angela in MT

    August 18, 2010 at 9:10 am

    I liked you both on FB!!
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  88. Dana

    August 18, 2010 at 9:13 am

    And just signed up for the newsletter!

  89. Rhonda

    August 18, 2010 at 9:14 am

    Social Studies,History,and Science
    (allthough I have found many Science Fair type projects)
    is the most challenging subjects to find good books

    I “liked” FBS on facebook and I “liked” Simple Homeschool !!
    (my FB is under Dolphinus)
    I am new to Simple Homeschool & FBS, but I have fallen in love with all of the helpful information you have brought to us all

  90. Sheilla Turner

    August 18, 2010 at 9:16 am

    I love this site. But to asnwer your question about what is the hardest subject for me to teach to find the right materials, I would have to say history for a 1st grader. To me it is such a wide range of material out there and that in itself makes it hard to know what the right material is.

  91. Sheilla Turner

    August 18, 2010 at 9:16 am

    I have subscribed to your newsletter.

  92. Sheilla Turner

    August 18, 2010 at 9:17 am

    Shows that I like you on FACEBOOK and left a comment there

  93. Sheilla Turner

    August 18, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Also liked you on FACEBOOK! Thanks for the back to school giveaways you are doing.

  94. mdvlist

    August 18, 2010 at 9:23 am

    I know that math would be the most difficult, in part because it would be so easy to take the path of least resistance and assume that any old workbook would do the trick.

  95. mdvlist

    August 18, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Already a subscriber.

  96. Michelle

    August 18, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Wow another great giveaway. I have never heard of this company but will check it out as we are using the Classical Education method. I think science proves to be most difficult for us to get materials for.

  97. Michelle

    August 18, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Also, I am already subscribed.
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  98. Jessica

    August 18, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Math is our biggest problem thus far. We are just beginning our homeschooling adventure and are overwhelmed by the choices! It’s fun to explore though.

  99. Jessica

    August 18, 2010 at 9:35 am

    I am a subscriber to this excellent resource.

  100. Rhonda

    August 18, 2010 at 9:36 am

    I just subscribed to the Simple Living Weekly newsletter!

  101. Trena

    August 18, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Science for the younger years.

  102. Wendi

    August 18, 2010 at 9:48 am

    We had a hard time finding a math curriculum that suited us…we finally settled on one last year (after trying about 4 others)…we love it so far. We’ll see if it works as well for the two younger kiddos 🙂

  103. Wendi

    August 18, 2010 at 9:51 am

    I “liked” both FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on FB 🙂

  104. Wendi

    August 18, 2010 at 9:52 am

    I signed up to receive the newsletter via email.

  105. Lora Lynn @ Vitafamiliae

    August 18, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Spelling. Some days I say, “Why bother?” and others I just think I don’t have the right curriculum.
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  106. Lora Lynn @ Vitafamiliae

    August 18, 2010 at 9:54 am

    I liked FBS and SH on Facebook.
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  107. Kristin

    August 18, 2010 at 10:03 am

    Reading. I want my son to love reading…and he does…but only certain books. Junk books. I want him to learn to love reading “living” books (Charlotte Mason). Not sure how to help/encourage/inspire him.

  108. Kristin

    August 18, 2010 at 10:04 am

    I’ve “liked” you on Facebook.
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  109. Thia

    August 18, 2010 at 10:05 am

    We’re just starting out homeschool journey, but I think math will be the challenge because that is the subject that is personally, the hardest for me.

  110. Angela Tomczak

    August 18, 2010 at 10:10 am

    We’re just starting pre-school, but I’m already overwhelmed by the choices out there!

  111. Angela Tomczak

    August 18, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Liked on FB!!

  112. Angela Tomczak

    August 18, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Subscribed! Thanks!!!
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  113. Kristin

    August 18, 2010 at 10:19 am

    I’m subscribed to the newsletter.
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  114. Shonda

    August 18, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I would say science is my hardest subject.

  115. Amy E.

    August 18, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I am having a hard time finding resources for teaching age-appropriate homemaking skills to my 4 year old.

  116. Shonda

    August 18, 2010 at 10:24 am

    “Like” FBS and Simple Homeschool on Facebook

  117. Shonda

    August 18, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I subscribe to Simple Living Media Newsletter.

  118. Amy E.

    August 18, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I just subscribed to the newsletter.

  119. Laura

    August 18, 2010 at 10:27 am

    Which school subject presents the most challenges in your home when it comes to finding the right materials?

    Elementary Science is definitely my nemesis.

  120. Laura

    August 18, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Liked both FBS and Simple Homeschool on FB.

  121. Chris

    August 18, 2010 at 10:29 am

    The most difficult area, for us, is fitting in science for the younger kids.

  122. Angela

    August 18, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Spelling. Definitely spelling.

  123. Melanie Grant

    August 18, 2010 at 10:30 am

    I think my subject material struggles are often directly related to which child I am working with. For example my eldest son who often reads through his books three or four times before we have even started, often gets bored having to work through a specific curriculum when he already has read through it so many times; however my one of my other children would be quite happy with the same books.

  124. Chris

    August 18, 2010 at 10:30 am

    I “liked” FBS on Facebook 🙂

  125. Kim S.

    August 18, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Science!

  126. Chris

    August 18, 2010 at 10:31 am

    I “liked” Simple Homeschool on Facebook! 🙂

  127. Robin

    August 18, 2010 at 10:32 am

    It’s definitely math. My husband seems more adept at working with this on the fly. But, neither of us feel very confident about our skills or teaching it with many of the materials out there.

  128. Robin

    August 18, 2010 at 10:32 am

    I liked FBS and Simple Homeschool on Facebook
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  129. Jen Burns

    August 18, 2010 at 10:32 am

    I “liked” Simple Homeschool and the FBS pages on Facebook.

  130. Gina Law

    August 18, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Math. It s challenging to keep everyone interested 🙂
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  131. Jen Burns

    August 18, 2010 at 10:33 am

    I subscribe to your newletter

  132. Robin

    August 18, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Just signed up for the Simple Living newsletter.
    Thanks!
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  133. Chris

    August 18, 2010 at 10:33 am

    I subscribed to the weekly newsletter! 🙂

  134. Jen Burns

    August 18, 2010 at 10:34 am

    I don’t really have a problem finding the right stuff.. just being able to afford it! 😉

  135. Leslie

    August 18, 2010 at 10:34 am

    Math!!

  136. Martha

    August 18, 2010 at 10:34 am

    Foreign language is our greatest struggle in him school materials. I don’t speak a foreign language either, so we need something that teaches directly to the student in a clear manner and is also affordable on a very tight budget. Plus we don’t want them to spend large chunks of time on the computer because they don’t all have their own computer, making sharing a computer program a logistical nightmare. And we want it to stick, not be forgotten the next day. Still searching for this tough one.

  137. Martha

    August 18, 2010 at 10:35 am

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  138. Denice

    August 18, 2010 at 10:36 am

    I find math the hardest to teach because it’s not my strong subject. I find science, although fun, hard to get to because it’s not one of the 3R”s and most days those take all the time. But the hardest to find teaching materials for is history. One child doesn’t like historical fiction, another doesn’t like textbooks, anoter loves teaching computer programs. So it’s hard to satisfy everyone.
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  139. Leslie

    August 18, 2010 at 10:37 am

    I likes FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on FB.

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    August 18, 2010 at 10:38 am

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  141. Karyn

    August 18, 2010 at 10:39 am

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  142. molly

    August 18, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I have the hardest time finding good music and art appreciation materials.

    thanks for the great giveaway!!
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  143. Karyn

    August 18, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I liked both on FB!

  144. Karyn

    August 18, 2010 at 10:39 am

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  145. Denice

    August 18, 2010 at 10:46 am

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    August 18, 2010 at 10:46 am

    I subscribed!
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  147. Jennifer

    August 18, 2010 at 10:51 am

    I think the area that is troubling us most in trying to design a homeschool curriculum for the first time is math. My education came from public school in a small town where Saxon was used ineffectively and my husband came from a Catholic private school where math was taught with various texts. How do you find a math curriculum that meets your child’s learning style and is something that is logical enough for parents to understand enough to teach?

  148. Kelly Cook

    August 18, 2010 at 10:52 am

    We are just begginning our homeschool joureny. Our son will be 5 next month and while he’s quite advanced in some areas, he’s also a bit behind in others. My challenge is more with keeping his attention than with what material works. He also has a tendancy to “play dumb” when it’s obvious I’m trying to teach him something, so I have to be covert about it!
    I think at this point the biggest thing I face with curriculum is remembering to choose what HE likes, not what appeals to me. 🙂
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  149. Angela

    August 18, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Math is definitely the most difficult for us to find the right fit. Every year so far I feel like we start our search anew. Thanks again for hosting these giveaways, and thanks to the sponsors.

  150. Kelly Cook

    August 18, 2010 at 10:53 am

    I don’t use facebook, do I still get another entry? 😉
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  151. Kelly Cook

    August 18, 2010 at 10:54 am

    I’m already subscribed to the weekly email too!
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  152. Julie Gonsalves

    August 18, 2010 at 10:56 am

    I’m embarking on my first year of homeschooling so I’m not sure which subject will be the most difficult… I’m thinking it will be science or social science.

  153. Melissa R. Wolfe

    August 18, 2010 at 11:01 am

    Our most difficult subject to find the right materials for has been math. Finding the right match has been hard.
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  154. Kimberly

    August 18, 2010 at 11:04 am

    I find it most difficult to find what I want for geography… the kinds of practical skills I want my kids to learn, not just plain vanilla facts about where a place is on the globe.

  155. Hope Cooley

    August 18, 2010 at 11:04 am

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  157. Julie

    August 18, 2010 at 11:05 am

    I think science; I want something engaging, age-appropriate, but also a resource that covers a wide range of topics.

  158. Kimberly

    August 18, 2010 at 11:05 am

    I “liked” you and FBS Books on facebook. Thanks! 🙂

  159. Hope Cooley

    August 18, 2010 at 11:05 am

    Which school subject presents the most challenges in your home when it comes to finding the right materials? –

    Teaching reading / phonics.
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  160. Kimberly

    August 18, 2010 at 11:05 am

    I’m also subscribed to the mailing list. Thanks again!

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    August 18, 2010 at 11:07 am

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  162. Cari

    August 18, 2010 at 11:11 am

    History is the subject that I’m still a bit unsure as to which way I’d like to go. I love the literature appraoch that programs like Beautiful Feet offer but also see merit in programs like The Story of the World.
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  163. anne

    August 18, 2010 at 11:12 am

    language arts is the biggest challenge for finding materials I like.

  164. Paige

    August 18, 2010 at 11:12 am

    I have the most difficulty finding the right language arts program for my oldest child. Spelling and writing are a challenge, and I am hoping that by using the same spelling program as last year, the consistency will help, and I hope to see a big improvement this year. Also, writing is tough. This particular child does NOT like to write, so I am hoping that with this new book, things will go slow, and skills will improve.
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  165. Cari

    August 18, 2010 at 11:13 am

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  166. Paige

    August 18, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Okay, I like Simple Homeschool and FSB on facebook now! Thanks for Back to School Week!
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  167. Paige

    August 18, 2010 at 11:16 am

    I’m all subscribed to Simple Living. Thanks again. I hope I win!!!!
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  168. Gwyn

    August 18, 2010 at 11:19 am

    History has probably been the most challenging subject to find good materials for, though I’ve been able to solve this problem somewhat with the wonderful resources at our public library. We are not religious and do not appreciate materials that approach academia from a religious perspective. When I first started homeschooling, this was very frustrating, especially when looking at history and science homeschool texts. Now in those two subjects, I largely pass over anything that was written specifically for homeschoolers and instead choose library materials that are simply written for kid research purposes.

  169. Amanda

    August 18, 2010 at 11:20 am

    I only have a preschooler at this point, so I don’t really know. I think history would be a hard subject to find good materials for, because there’s such a huge dependence on the perspective of the author, and I don’t have the background to see how that effects the book or balance it over the course of a variety of books.

  170. Amanda

    August 18, 2010 at 11:20 am

    “affects” ….sorry

  171. Heather

    August 18, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Bible curriculum and geography have been the biggest challenge for me so far. Hoping some of my selections this year will work better! Thanks for the giveaway!

  172. Meggan

    August 18, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Not sure what will be the hardest since this will be our first year homeschooling. I’m open to try anything that seems to work for our family!

  173. Heather

    August 18, 2010 at 11:21 am

    I am an email subscriber!
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  174. Meggan

    August 18, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Just signed up for the newsletter! Thanks!

  175. happyheartshelpinghands

    August 18, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Reading! Which readers correspond with the phonics skills in our phonics program? With “real” literature and “whole” books (which we prefer), what are the various reading levels of each book? ETC!

  176. Renee Owens

    August 18, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I am only at the pre-school level now but I think Math will be our most challenging subject 🙂
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  177. Renee Owens

    August 18, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I “liked” both of you on facebook 🙂
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  178. Renee Owens

    August 18, 2010 at 11:32 am

    I am subscribed to your blog for the feeds 🙂
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  179. Charlene

    August 18, 2010 at 11:36 am

    We find language arts to be them most difficult subject to find material for. My children often balk at workbooks that are “boring”.

  180. Charlene

    August 18, 2010 at 11:37 am

    Liked both FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on FB
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    August 18, 2010 at 11:38 am

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  182. Sheilla Turner

    August 18, 2010 at 11:47 am

    Likes both FBS and simple homeschool on facebook, left a comment on both thanking you for teh giveaways

  183. liz

    August 18, 2010 at 11:47 am

    Finding a Bible curriculum that matches Mom and student has been hard..so we hodge podge here and there…get some and miss some…

  184. Nichole

    August 18, 2010 at 11:49 am

    It isn’t all that hard to find a math curriculum, but I’m having a very hard time decided which one we want to use.
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  185. Jaime

    August 18, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I had a hard time finding a good spelling program. But I’ve finally settled on Spell to Write and Read and it’s wonderful, though a bit intimidating at first.

  186. Isobel Allen

    August 18, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    I “liked” both SH and FBS on facebook <3

  187. Isobel Allen

    August 18, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    so far so good…always looking through books and websites for good science ideas..more hands on style and creative ways to teach history;)

  188. v long

    August 18, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    I find that high school science classes present the most difficult challenge. I’ve not yet found a textbook/materials that meets my childs learning style.

  189. christy schlegel

    August 18, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    I find that being new to homeschooling. (this is our first real year!) There are so many wonderful resources to explore. I likd that there is a place I can come ( Simple Homeschooling) where it can be explored and discussed! It makes it easier to feel confident that this will be a positive experience for our family!!!

  190. Rebecca

    August 18, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    My most challenging area to prepare for is language arts – spelling, phonics, etc!

  191. Rebecca

    August 18, 2010 at 12:09 pm

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  192. Ali

    August 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I am always looking for something to make handwriting more fun!

  193. Tiffany H

    August 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Science is our hardest, just because my kids want to do such big experiments! 🙂
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  194. Ali

    August 18, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    I like FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on FB.

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    August 18, 2010 at 12:17 pm

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  196. Tiffany H

    August 18, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    I ‘like’ you both on Facebook!
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    August 18, 2010 at 12:18 pm

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  198. Monica

    August 18, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    My most difficult subject this year to find resources for would be MATH!!!! It has been quite frustrating!!!

  199. Monica

    August 18, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I already LIKED (very much) Simple Homeschool on FB and have now added FBS to my LIKES as well!!! Thanks for this great giveaway!

  200. Monica

    August 18, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    I am now a happy Simple Living Newsletter subscriber too!!!

  201. Bethany

    August 18, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    I think that character training/bible studies (age-appropriate ones) has proved to be a challenge so far. But we’ve only just begun… 🙂

  202. Maureen Ruble

    August 18, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    I dream about winning this!!!
    The subject that I have the hardest time finding the right books for my children are handwriting and science.

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  203. Maureen Ruble

    August 18, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I subscribe to the Simply Living Newsletter and enjoy every update…thanks.
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  204. Maureen Ruble

    August 18, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I “like” FBS and Simple on Facebook.
    Thank you for the chance to win!
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  205. Nicole S.

    August 18, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    We’re just at the pre-school age right now (and I wish we could freeze here for about 5 years!) so we don’t have a specific set of subjects that we work on. Cooking, crafting and outside fun are our main activities.

    I’d love to win this give away for some foundational/informational books (for me!). I enjoy reading about various approaches and philosophies.

  206. Jo

    August 18, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Hands down the answer to your question is reading instruction to my child who has a possible learning disorder. Every time I start something new thinking it will be just the thing, I find it just doesn’t work for him.
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  207. Danielle

    August 18, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    For me the hardest to find is a science curriculum for my little one.

  208. Sara

    August 18, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    We are just starting homeschooling, at least “officially”, this fall with my 5-year-old. At this point, just about every resource is challenging to find, because there are so many options that it’s hard to know where to start!

  209. Danielle

    August 18, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I like you and FBS on facebook.

  210. Sara

    August 18, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I subscribe to the weekly Simple Living Media newsletter.

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    August 18, 2010 at 12:48 pm

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  212. Shawna

    August 18, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    This coming year will be our second year of homeschooling. With one year under our belt I feel science will be my toughest subject to teach. I have no interest in science and am always overwhelmed at the thought of doing experiments. I gave up on science all together last year. I am determined to do better this year but am already having axiety about it. 🙂

  213. Kelly

    August 18, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter!

  214. Sara

    August 18, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I “liked” FBS and Simple Homeschool on FB.

  215. Kelly

    August 18, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    We are just preschool age right now, but science is a struggle -finding age appropriate materials. I love FBS’ Christian book selection.

  216. Shawna

    August 18, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    I “liked” fbs books & simple homeschool. But I really LOVE them 🙂

  217. kara f.

    August 18, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    i think for our family…..one of my children is an amazing! dyslexic, RB=creative learner! so many of the tradtl. subjects are challenging to ‘reframe’ in a way that he learns best~ (: non-traditional curric.- or ‘real life’ problems are some of the best way he learns- and remembers.

  218. Shawna

    August 18, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    YEAH!! I have subscribed to the Simple Living weekly newsletter!

  219. Erin

    August 18, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    I’m currently looking for something on health and nutrition for my preschooler.
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  220. Shawna

    August 18, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Sorry I goofed up the link. here it is… http://thelifeiliveisalifeilove.blogspot.com
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  221. Momma Roar

    August 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    We’re starting our 5th year of homeschooling and we’ll be adding in my daughter as a second student (we’ve got a 3 year old that tags along as well!)

    Character training and how to enforce it is a toughie for me at this point in our prep for the coming year.
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  222. Momma Roar

    August 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    I “like” FBS and Simple Homeschool on facebook!

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  223. Momma Roar

    August 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    I subscribe to the SH newsletter! 🙂

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  224. Elizabeth

    August 18, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    I certainly have been having trouble with grammar! Help!

  225. Elizabeth

    August 18, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    I already subscribe to your wonderful newsletter! Thank you!

  226. Deb

    August 18, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Truly, Handwriting stymies me more than anything. I must be on our 5th program – and he’s only in 1st grade! But I would Love to win!
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  227. Angel

    August 18, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    The hardest subject for me is Science. This is because I have trouble teaching it so that means I have trouble finding what I want to use to teach it. 🙂 Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.

  228. Chelsey

    August 18, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    For me it is finding the right learn to read materials. There are so many out there, but everyone is different and each present their own challenges.

  229. Chelsey

    August 18, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    I receive the newsletter through email…..THANKS!

  230. Jennifer

    August 18, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    We’re at the toddler age so we have not started homeschooling…yet! I am doing a lot of research and preparing for when the day comes. We would love to win this so that we can be better prepared for the days ahead.

  231. Mary-Sue

    August 18, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    We haven’t used a lot of curriculum yet. We’re early in the process. I’d like to find something great for math and handwriting… Thanks!

  232. Mary-Sue

    August 18, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I’m subscribed!

  233. Brandie

    August 18, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Science has always been the hardest…even when I was in school! I am not much of an experiment kind of person, it makes it very hard.

  234. Mary-Sue

    August 18, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I am officially “liking” you and FBS on facebook. The electronic world is CRAZY big, hey? and small… wild!

  235. Brandie

    August 18, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I just liked FBS and Simple Homeschool on FB!

  236. Brandie

    August 18, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I am subscribed to the newsletter! Fingers crossed for a win here 🙂

  237. Rachael

    August 18, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    The most challenging subject for me with my kindergardener is finding reading materials that he likes.

  238. Angela

    August 18, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Science or history

  239. Angela

    August 18, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    I subscribe via google reader

  240. Rachael

    August 18, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    I “like” Simple Homeschool & “FBS” on fb & already subscribe to the Simple Living newsletter:)

  241. Kimberly E

    August 18, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Hi! What a great giveaway! We just finished ‘Kindergarden’. I haven’t really had a problem with curriculum yet. Just keeping our focus and trying to encourage her to want to learn has been our struggle. We’re trying some new things this year that I hope will help. 🙂

  242. Kathy

    August 18, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    I would say the most challenging thing with our three kids has been finding books to learn to read with.

  243. Kathy

    August 18, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    I am a subscriber. Thanks

  244. Krissy

    August 18, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    I’m already subscribed by email.

  245. Kimberly E

    August 18, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    I’m a newsletter subscriber

  246. Krissy

    August 18, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    I thought their books on homesteading would be an interesting addition. Our little guy is only three, but we want him to learn to grow his own food. He was involved in our garden last year and this year. Lots of fun, learning, and good wholesome food.

  247. Kimberly E

    August 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Like both on Facebook now.

  248. Tracy

    August 18, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Most challenging fit to find is language/grammar. What I desire and what my son enjoys are 2 different things 🙂

  249. Heidi

    August 18, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Family devotional books have been our challenge. Trying to find the balance between short enough to hold the attention of my preschoolers and actually learning something about the Bible & how God wants us to live. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  250. Heidi

    August 18, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    I subscribe via email and *love it*

  251. Jennifer M

    August 18, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    We’re always looking for ways to engage our daughter with math. She’s not naturally drawn to it and we don’t use a curriculum in our studies but we love to play games so we look for games that will help her with her math skills.

  252. Robin (rsislandcrafts)

    August 18, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    We have a hard time finding the right Science curriculum. It’s either too easy or too hard. Can’t seem to find the just right materials.
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  253. Alisa

    August 18, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    I liked both of you one facebook
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  254. Alisa

    August 18, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    I subscribed via email for the newsletter. Thanks!
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  255. Alisa

    August 18, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    I’m not really sure about the homeschool curriculum question since we are just beginning our journey. I hope none 🙂
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  256. Jennifer Ott

    August 18, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    The hardest subject so far for us is math… I did well in math but didn’t enjoy it, so I am fearful of giving my children that same experience.

  257. Jennifer Ott

    August 18, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    I subscribed!

  258. Jennifer Ott

    August 18, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    I “like” both on facebook now!

  259. Alisa

    August 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    We are just beginning to explore homeschooling as our daughter starts kindergarten next year!

  260. Kate

    August 18, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Art!!!

  261. Kate

    August 18, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    I “like” FBS Books and Simple Homeschool on Facebook.

  262. Brian

    August 18, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    I subscribed to the weekly newsletter and would love to be entered in the drawing for the books. Love the website and the resources you provide for parents. Keep up the good work.

  263. Stephanie

    August 18, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Math and History. There is a shocking lack of *living books* for the pre-school/Kindergarten age in these two categories!

  264. Shannon M.

    August 18, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    I liked you on Facebook. I am struggling with the thought of homeschooling (I’m not sure why, yet). I am interested in any/all information I can get. I thank you soo much for your site.

  265. Penny

    August 18, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    My kids are still young so I would say handwriting because I want it to be fun.

  266. Cari

    August 18, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    We like our math curriculum (Miquon Math), but I think my son could use other interesting math resources to go along with it! It’s always so hard to know if something is going to work for him without having a chance to see it in person first…that is our biggest challenge in terms of finding great materials. 🙂

  267. Gena Miller

    August 18, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    I’m am always trying to find ways to get my children to learn to love writing.

  268. Gena Miller

    August 18, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I “liked” your Facebook page.

  269. Jenni

    August 18, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I think I have the hardest time determining what math curriculum to go with. I have ideals and then I read reviews which make it more challenging to decide!
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  270. Gena Miller

    August 18, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I also “liked” FBS Books on Facebook.
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  271. Jenni

    August 18, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I subscribe to Simple Living Media by email.
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  272. Mena

    August 18, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Phonics!! I’m having a difficult time picking just one. Lots of good ones out there and lots of not so good ones. 🙂

  273. Mena

    August 18, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter by email.

  274. Christal Houghtelling

    August 18, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I would say math, I have a hard time picking one.
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  275. Casey

    August 18, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    math! its so hard to find an interesting. hands on set
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  276. Danielle

    August 18, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    This will be my first year doing preschool with my 3 year old. I feel confident that we have enough materials to get going but would definitely love to supplement with more math manipulatives, geography, art, and music!

  277. Jennifer N

    August 18, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    What a great giveaway! I struggle with finding the best science curriculum for younger grades. It is great to be hands on, but not so time-consuming that we get nothing else done for the day.

  278. se7en

    August 18, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    I always have my eye out for fun stuff… anything that makes learning fun is a bonus for us!!! And I love the great card games at FBS Books.
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  279. se7en

    August 18, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    We subscribe to the Simple Living Media Newsletter. Of course!!!
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  280. SaraR

    August 18, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Well, since we’re just starting homeschooling this year it’s been challenging deciding what I want to do with everything. Thankfully I have a wise friend who’s given me good advice.

  281. SaraR

    August 18, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    I subscribed to the newsletter
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  282. SaraR

    August 18, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    I “liked” SH and FBS books

  283. Rachael

    August 18, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    I would love this certificate – the books look WONDERFUL and would certainly enrich our homeschooling experience!

  284. Paula@Motherhood Outloud

    August 18, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    I think the hardest for me with a new kindergartener is/was handwriting. Trying to find something that is developmentally appropriate since fine motor is an area where she struggles some but still engaging and fun to do is interesting! I glanced at the FBS site, it’s great! And the free shipping over $25, major bonus!
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  285. Paula@Motherhood Outloud

    August 18, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I’m also a Simple Living newsletter subscriber.

  286. Paula@Motherhood Outloud

    August 18, 2010 at 4:42 pm

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  287. Kat

    August 18, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    As a beginning home schooler, I have not had problems with curriculum yet. However, right now we are most focused on phonics. Eventually I think I will have the most problems with the non-core subjects (art, music, …)

  288. Amy

    August 18, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    math is the hardest for us 🙂

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    August 18, 2010 at 5:46 pm

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  290. Jenn

    August 18, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    Our biggest challenge is finding history books. Our library does not have many current books. And, I struggle with what to teach the kids first.

  291. Tina

    August 18, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Not sure, I am just getting started.

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    August 18, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    Science and spelling, but hoping we’ve got them right this year!!!

  294. Danyelle

    August 18, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    social studies

  295. Mel

    August 18, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    I think science books would be the most helpful.

  296. Lisa

    August 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Science is the big challenge. We love all other subjects, but have a hard time getting through science.

  297. Katrina

    August 18, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    Phonics is our challenge.

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  300. Jenna C.

    August 18, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    I am most intimidated by teaching reading while my kids are young. But I also fear high school math!

  301. Casey

    August 18, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Math is a challenge for my daughter, so I’m always looking for materials to inspire her.
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    August 18, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    Handwriting!

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  307. Bridget Stevens

    August 18, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    So far (having just started) I have the hardest time deciding just how much phonics I want to dish out on my barely 5 year old. Having been a teacher I find all kinds of things to nit pick about different early reading programs and can’t decide if in the end I’m more of a whole language girl than I thought. Or maybe its math I struggle with the most, ha ha, poor eldest children, they are the guinea pigs!

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    August 18, 2010 at 9:03 pm

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  309. Jill T

    August 18, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    phonics program….we bounce around alot and I always feel we must have missed soemthing somewhere

  310. Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker

    August 18, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    Art appreciation! I love studying artists but it’s hard to find supplies with good reproductions & info.
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  311. Jessi

    August 18, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Language Arts always gets a little sticky for us.

  312. Lisa

    August 18, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Speaking as a mom of a one year old and a three year old, I’m going to answer about my own home education.

    It was hard to find a math curriculum that I could get my mind around. It all worked out, but my appreciation for math was formed in college. 🙂

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  315. monica @ paper bridges

    August 18, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    science books always give me trouble
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  316. Kristy

    August 18, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Right now I am casting around for a Bible curriculum of some sort, we seem to be in an in between age.

  317. Tina

    August 18, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Language Arts is such a challenge for my oldest because his reading level is light years ahead of his age, so it seems so monotonous teaching him grammar that is so far beneath his reading ability (yet necessary to learn!) I have yet to find a good fit for him in this area.

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  319. Kristie A.

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    My daughter is only four but I find it challenging to find materials on character building.

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  321. Kara

    August 18, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    My son was an early reader, and so we have a hard time sometimes finding age-appropriate reading books that also help him build on his reading skills.

  322. Andrea

    August 18, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    I worry about finding the “right” materials for pretty much every subject, but math is the one that I have the hardest time with.
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  323. Jules

    August 19, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Which school subject presents the most challenges in your home when it comes to finding the right materials?
    This is my fist year homeschooling, but I think math will be pretty challenging…
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  326. kimberly

    August 19, 2010 at 12:53 am

    I am a new homeschool mom of twin 4 year old girls and just starting kindergarten I need help in all subjects!

  327. katie

    August 19, 2010 at 1:14 am

    I think science is difficult to find materials for sometimes.

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  330. Julie

    August 19, 2010 at 1:40 am

    The hardest for me is science.

  331. Mary-Frances C.

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    Handwriting for me!
    I’m AMAZED at the collection that FBS Books has available for handwriting. So many options!
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  332. coffeemamma

    August 19, 2010 at 6:23 am

    Science, no question.

  333. Gina DeRosa

    August 19, 2010 at 9:38 am

    As for the most challenging subjects to find materials – I don’t know yet! We have not yet begun our “official” homeschooling journey (my daughter is too young). I am excited to have FBS books as a resource when the time comes!

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  335. Erin

    August 19, 2010 at 9:54 am

    My struggle is with trying to stay balanced with phonics work for my Kindergartener and giving him plenty of time with a concept before moving on. He really likes Explode the Code, but he’s not always quite ready to move on to the next page, so we’ve been trying to do word games in between.

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    August 19, 2010 at 10:06 am

    I liked you both on facebook. 🙂
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  337. Claire

    August 19, 2010 at 10:12 am

    I think religion is the hardest category for me because I find it difficult to find something that says exactly what I want to teach my daughter.

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  340. Laura F.

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    Math is the toughest subject to get my kids interested in.
    I also joined the newsletter.
    Thanks for another great giveaway!

  341. Jenn Campbell

    August 19, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Preschool Math! I have such a problem getting these concepts across to my kids. Great blog, thanks for the inspiration.

  342. Sarah

    August 19, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Right now, handwriting has been the main issue. But we are in Pre-K 4, so I suppose with more time and less pressure, it will all iron out just fine.
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  344. Amber

    August 19, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Thanks to my homeschool networks, I haven’t had a hard time finding anything I need for school. So glad for FBS Books- looks like another great resource for future searching!

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  346. Emma

    August 19, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    I find it difficult to find resources for Math that are imaginative and engaging for children. Great giveaway!
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  347. Crystal

    August 19, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    FBS’s stuff is great! They seem to have all my favorite stuff and introduced me to so much more that matches my theology and educational perspectives. Thank you for posting about them.

    My hardest subject when it comes to finding materials- Bible. I just haven’t found much for younger chidren (k,1st) that is more than just a daily bible story.

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    August 19, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    History

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  352. Heather

    August 19, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    Science is always the trickiest subject around here… as far as collecting equipment and supplies and being prepared far enough in advance to have it all acquired in time to do the lesson.

  353. emily

    August 19, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    I am on the lookout for great literature that is of Christian content. This is the greatest struggle I’ve encountered yet. I really find myself in a dillema because I don’t want literature that promotes the values of our culture. I want literature that promotes the values of the Bible. If anybody has insight, I’d love to hear it.

  354. tina

    August 19, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    This is my first year homeschooling! & I will be teaching my son Kindergarten this year…so, I’m new to this (& am *trying* to chill out & not stress too much) & I don’t really know which subject is most challenging to locate. We’re trying “Five in a Row” this year.

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    August 19, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    i subscribed:)

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  357. Jamie

    August 19, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Math is challenging. I am learning more about how children learn math using manipulatives and it is going much better. Workbooks just weren’t cutting it here.

  358. jenn

    August 19, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    i find that social studies is hard to teach for because i try to find resources that represent varying points of view and sometimes that can be difficult. i want my kids to be critical readers of all texts and understand that just because someone writes it in a book (or on the internet) does not make it true. thanks for the giveaway!

  359. Laura

    August 19, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    Music, all aspects of it. We really need some help in that category! I just checked out the FBS store… what a wonderful collection of resources! ~Laura

  360. Christine

    August 19, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    I’m on the lookout for Bible/Spiritual studies that fit with our beliefs. It’s hard to find curriculum written from a spirit-filled (charismatic) perspective. We don’t hold to a pre-milllenial belief, so that narrows the field down further.

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  362. Tiffany

    August 19, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    For sure the dreaded MATH!

  363. lisa todd

    August 19, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    I am 1 week away from my first day as a homeschool mom and I find that they are all difficult, especially on a tight budget, but science is the one I am really struggling with. At a young age some of the curriculum options seem so over the top and all of the equipment that is required seems to be a bit much. I really want to find a way to teach science as we do life, like oh its late sept, lets get jars and go catch grasshoppers and read about them today because they are abundant at this time of year. Or why we don’t buy strawberries in Dec in NC and seasons and how we live. I welcome any ideas anyone has and links to any great resources, especially for finding books at reasonable costs.
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    August 19, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    I have liked both FBS and Simple Homeschool !
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    August 20, 2010 at 12:30 am

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  367. Ann-Krestene Bazan

    August 20, 2010 at 12:31 am

    Hard to say which offers the most challenges, we’re starting in a few weeks, although I always struggled in math as a child, so this subject is likely to lob a few curve balls my direction!
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  368. Julie

    August 20, 2010 at 1:21 am

    By far it’s Math

  369. Hannah

    August 20, 2010 at 2:52 am

    I’m just beginning, but am finding it most challenging to find science materials.

  370. The Butterfly Nest

    August 20, 2010 at 7:38 am

    I have the most trouble with age-appropriate science!
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  371. Kristina

    August 20, 2010 at 8:17 am

    i have found that science curriculums are hard to find 🙂 its easy to find field guides and books about animals, but i cant seem to find a good early elementary science curriculum.

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    August 20, 2010 at 8:18 am

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  374. abbie

    August 20, 2010 at 8:54 am

    I am new to homeschooling and we haven’t yet started. But I suspect that reading and handwriting will be the challenging subjects for my son who seems very resistant to both. Math he adores always and in every form. But language arts, we are going to have to find something with wheels so he is interested. A wonderful giveaway! Thank you!
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  375. abbie

    August 20, 2010 at 8:54 am

    I am a subscriber too!
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  376. ~Heather

    August 20, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    I love finding new ways to teach scientific concepts to my kids.
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  379. Ashlee

    August 20, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Woohoo! This looks awesome:)
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  380. Terri

    August 20, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    I have the hardest time with language arts materials. I just hate most of them because they are boring and full of busywork. I have found a few things I like, but it took me a while.
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  381. Erin

    August 20, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Science is probably the most difficult subject. Finding a curriculum that is fun, interesting, and still teaches the kids is hard. Plus, it has to be user-friendly. I don’t want to go back to school just to teach elementary science.

  382. Kelly

    August 20, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    In all honesty, I have trouble narrowing down the wide variety of great materials available in most subjects. Thus far, history has been the most difficult for me.

  383. Kelly

    August 20, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    I liked both FBS and Simplehomschool on facebook.

  384. Ashley

    August 21, 2010 at 12:24 am

    History has “historically” 😉 been a difficult subject for us in terms of materials.

  385. Ashley

    August 21, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I “liked” both Simple Homeschool and FBS Books on Facebook.

  386. Sarah

    August 21, 2010 at 3:09 am

    I am a total beginner so I would have to say that everything poses a challenge for me. I could use all the help I can get!

  387. Jenna

    August 21, 2010 at 7:02 am

    Science! Gathering all the materials before the moment and actually finding the time and space to do things. Oh and storage of science creations afterward!

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    August 21, 2010 at 7:02 am

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  389. Megan

    August 21, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Foreign Language!!!

  390. Veronica

    August 21, 2010 at 8:24 am

    i don’t currently feel there is a tricky subject, but perhaps when we get into higher order math or science i’ll feel differently.
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