In this issue:
- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
- Member Exclusives
- Group Buy Roundup
- In the Pipeline
- Deals of the Month - Save 10% on K12 -- New!
- Field Trips
- More Free Curriculum Discoveries by Diane Flynn Keith
- Just For Mom
Dear Fellow Co-op Member,
--- Happy Mother's Day! ---------------------------------------------------
Three cheers for all you wonderful homeschooling moms! Here is one of our favorites for you
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"A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son's memory was blank. Finally, she leaned forward and whispered the cue, "I am the light of the world." The child beamed and with great feeling and a loud clear voice said, "My mother is the light of the world." - Bits and Pieces, 1989
Have a wonderful day!
--- Member Exclusives ---------------------------------------------------
We would are pleased to reintroduce the following valued suppliers who have extended discounts to members
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Please
browse the Exclusives section of our site to find discounts from over 100 other participating Co-op suppliers.
--- Group Buy Roundup ----------------------------------------------------
We are pleased to report that, as of today, our Group Buy program has saved members, collectively, $ 484,349.82! Wow, that's almost half a million dollars!
NEW Group Buys at the Co-op
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- Headsprout Early Reading Expires 5/26/08: Savings for this highly-regarding early reading program are hard to come by! That's why the Co-op is pleased to announce that members can now SAVE UP TO 50% on the award-winning Headsprout Early Reading program by coming together with this Group Buy. More details on the website! Click here to find out more and place your order!
- Auralog's TellMeMore Homeschool Edition Expires 5/26/08: We are pleased to announce that TellMeMore@reg; Homeschool Edition is NOW live on the site and available at Group Buy discounts. This foreign language curriculum is a Homeschooling favorite and we're glad to have them at the Co-op! Co-op members save 15-50% PLUS free shipping (US 48)! These savings are only here for a limited time. So, click here to get your TellMeMore savings before they're gone!
- Co-op Educational eStore Expires 6/08/08: We are excited about the latest & greatest upcoming feature at the Co-op! We will be launching an Educational eStore in just a few short weeks. BUT, we wanted to figure out a way for Co-op'ers to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE instead of paying the same old high prices charged by the rest of the world. So, we stole a page from CostCo's playbook and decided to offer members a low cost store pass that would give them 25% OFF EVERYTHING in the store eBooks, MP3's, audio files, music files, software downloads, and more -- FOR A WHOLE YEAR! Members can get a store pass for as little as $22.95 when we come together as a group! The store pass is good for an entire year and gives members access to educational materials from publishers such as:
- Evan-Moor
- Creative Teaching Press
- Scholastic
- Teacher Created Materials
- The Busy Educator
- School Specialty Publishing
- Edupress
- Grammardog.com
- and MANY, MANY MORE!
It gets even better! You not only enjoy 25% OFF EVERYTHING ALL YEAR LONG, you also earn a 5% BONUS REWARD every time you shop. You can use the reward bonus on your next visit
which makes the savings keep going and going and going just like the Duracell Bunny! This resource is something that EVERY Homeschool mom can benefit from! It's like having a Costco card for Homeschool goodies! Click Here to get YOUR eStore pass!
REOPENED by popular demand!
IN FULL SWING with these great Group Buys
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- Kaplan SAT/ACT Online Prep -- SAVE $399! We launched this Group Buy a few weeks ago with a phenomenal 50%-70% savings and expected to set a new Group Buy record. Boy, were we surprised! Only a handful of members jumped on this Group Buy. "What gives?" we asked you in the last newsletter, and we got basically two answers: timing and price. We don't need this now, some of you said, and others protested "50% off is nice, but at $199 it's STILL too expensive!"
So, we went back to the drawing board with Kaplan, and we now have what we think is an absolute "NO BRAINER" offer, as they say in the computer biz. Remember, if you were to buy the SAT Online product by yourself, it would cost you $399 ($299 for the ACT course). Now, we are pleased to announce, purchase it by July 10 and you can have the SAT or ACT online prep course for only $49.95! That's over 88% in savings!!! You don't need it until the fall, or the spring? You will have access all the way until July 14, 2009!!!
A couple things to keep in mind:
- Most students require 2-3 months to prep for the tests. You will have access for a full year beginning on July 15, so if your teenager is going to take any of the tests this year or through July of 2009, the timing of this offer should work well for you.
- Experts say that the key to increasing test scores is to practice, practice, and practice, especially in the areas where the student is weakest. These Kaplan programs do just that -- help your student assess their areas of weakness, then provide remediation with lessons and exercises. In addition to lessons and exercises, each course lets you take FOUR practice tests with online scoring.
What's the catch? None really, EXCEPT that in order bring you this great price, we MUST have at least 150 members sign up for this exceptional offer. Check it out today!
- SAVE 42-50% for Explode The Code Online ~ Expires June 15: Brand new and just for you! This Group Buy is hot off the press & members have an opportunity for UP TO 50% OFF! But, wait it gets even better! We've designed this Group Buy to cater to your Homeschool scheduling needs. You can choose what date you want to start your annual subscription just pick which date you want by choosing the coordinating product on the Group Buy page. The June 22 subscription start date is currently at 42% OFF 4 more participants and EVERYBODY jumps to 50% OFF! CLICK HERE to jump on board for HUGE Group Buy savings!
- ClickN' READ Phonics -- Expires 5/31/08: Here's an award-winning program at an award-winning price! Hundreds of Co-op members have chosen to take advantage of a LOW PRICE (retail $59.85) for this great phonics program! What could be better? How about a LIFETIME subscription! PLUS Add'l students are only $14.99! You get access to your subscription links within 2 business days of joining this Group Buy! CLICK HERE to get started with your new phonics program!
- SAVE up to 60% for CyberEd Science -- Expires 5/28/08 Just a few more weeks left for this member favorite! CyberEd (Round 5) is live on the site and members are jumping on board. FIVE award-winning Science programs to choose from Biology, Chemistry, Life, Physical, and Earth & Space. All programs are scheduled to begin on June 2nd. All programs need at least 10 participants to make it happen. Life, Physical, and Earth & Space are solid. Biology & Chemistry each need ONE more participant so tell your friends if you want your CyberEd! You can hop on board now, pay AFTER the Group Buy closes, and get a jump start on next fall's studies by keeping the kids' Science interest sharp throughout the summer. Don't miss out reserve your space today.
- SAVE 63% for SkillsTutor -- Expires 5/31/08: Tick-tock, tick-tock, time's a wastin' on this one, folks! There are ONLY ABOUT 15 OPEN STUDENT SEATS left on this subscription. YOU can hop on this current running subscription for ONLY $55! Your subscription will remain open until October 14. Lots of Co-op members are currently enjoying this award-winning supplemental online subscription. It's like having a tutor to assist in all subjects for all grades - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Your access links will be ready for you within 2 business days of joining the Group Buy. Click here to visit the SkillsTutor Group Buy page
COMING THIS WEEK
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- Pokemon Learning League Round Three: As expected, we SOLD OUT our school subscription for Pokemon Learning League. As a result, we'll be staring a BRAND NEW Group Buy this week. Not to worry, however! With more and more homeschoolers now buying their curriculum for next year, we're highly likely to hit the maximum 50% discount within a month or so. If you are in the market for this award-winning subscription, check back at the site later this week and hop on board for great savings!
- The History Channel: We'll be back again this week with a sequel to last month's Group Buy for The History Channel's multi-media American History Series and Global History series. This time, however, you'll be able to purchase individual titles at a discount, or create your own combo of DVD history lessons. Neat, huh?
- Explore Learning: We will be reopening our Group Buy for award-winning, online science and math simulations from ExploreLearinng. This time, however, we'll be taking your orders on a monthly basis and passing them on to ExploreLearning for a $52 savings off the list price of $149 -- the best deal around for homeschoolers!
- ProofWriter: We said it might slip -- and it Did! But not to worry. We much closer to launching our special GIVEAWAY of ProofWriter coupons! In fact, all we need is a link from Educational Testing Service and we'll be ready for blast off.
NOTE: Our supply of FREE Proofwriter coupons is limited, if you want to be one of the 200 people to redeem your SmartPoints for a free go at ProofWriter, make sure your Co-op account is set up to receive ALL special offer emails, because that is how we will announce this special offer when it is ready. Just sign in to your Co-op account, select the "My Info" tab, and select "Please email me all Co-op special offers" from the pop-up menu.
--- In the Pipeline -----------------------------------------------------
--- Deals of the Month ------------------------------------------------------
Save 10% on K12 : We are pleased to welcome K12 to the Co-op with a special Deal Of the Month! Get the high-quality K12 curriculum at a 10% discount! Throughout the month of May, receive 10% off select K8 plans & materials you purchase during the month of Mayfor either one course or our complete curriculum offering. Click Here for complete K12 details. To purchase, call 866.609.9574 and take advantage of the K¹² Spring Special Offer.
Hey, Alpha Omega and Rosetta Stone fans!
If you are going to buy anyway. Why not buy NOW, get HUGE SAVINGS and WHOPPING rebate in the form of SmartPoints?
Alpha Omega: If you missed last month's special 20% off sale, not to fret! This month only, Alpha Omega is offering 15% OFF on ALL of their curriculum, including the perennially popular Switched-on Schoolhouse. Once again, we are back to make this an even BETTER DEAL for you by GIVING you SmartPoints when you start your shopping trip with our special discount link. This is the best deal you will get anywhere for the rest of the year for AOP curriculum. Click here to save 15% AND get SmartPoints.
Rosetta Stone: The all-new Version 3 of the Homeschool Edition is now available! What isn't so well known is that Rosetta Stone will give $50 cash back for each Level of a previous version that you own, up to $150 if you previously purchased a Level 1, 2 & 3 Homeschool Edition Set. New customer or old, you will earn LOTS of SmartPoints when you begin your shopping trip for your Rosetta Stone curriculum at the Co-op.
If you buy a two 5-Subject Set of Switched-On Schoolhouse OR a Spanish Level 1, 2 & 3 combo from Rosetta Stone, you'll earn enough SmartPoints to buy an annual subscription to any of the following programs
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... and many more in the coming weeks and months! In fact, your
SmartPoints will stay in your balance for up to 2 years - ready for you to redeem on any number of Co-op products!
--- Field Trips -------------------------------------------------------------
We haven't forgotten our promise to launch our first-ever SMARTPOINTS GIVEAWAY MARATHON! However, it may take another week or two for us to get it together, however.
In the meantime, Managing Editor Lisa Wilen has pretty much completed our first pass on Canadian field trips, and is circling back to beef up our United States field trips
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When you get to your state or province, the first thing to do is enter your zip or postal 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
Please
let us know if YOU find any great educational websites!
--- Just For Fun ------------------------------------------------------
If you have been on a commercial flight lately, you might enjoy this one.
Regards,
Brett Walter
President
Homeschool Buyers co-op
Contact Information
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email: news@homeschoolbuyersco-op.org
phone: 650-648-0808
web: http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org
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