From Dawn:
Now that the kids will soon be getting back into the swing of school life, a whole new year is ahead of them, full of fresh experiences and increased educational expectations. As parents, we want to support our children’s learning and provide materials that will interest our young Einsteins while simultaneously reinforcing their school lessons. That’s where Play Bac Publishing comes in, offering a variety of educational books, including two series specific to elementary school curriculum.
With their Homework Helpster series, children in grades 3, 4 and 5 can supplement their classroom curriculum in the areas of Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. With a stand-up, flip-book format, the book is easy to prop up on the kitchen table while your elementary school student attacks his homework pile. My own son referred to the third grade edition a few times last year when he needed reminders about certain concepts, and I found the content to be quite consistent with our own school’s third grade curriculum. With an inviting layout chock full of colorful graphics and vivid photographs, children are attracted to this valuable resource without even realizing the educational support they’re receiving!
From Jennifer:
I also loved the 5th-grade flipbook Homework Helpster once I figured out how it was supposed to work. At first, I thought it was meant to be a supplemental sort of thing, but as a reference (either for curious kids or clueless parents), it lives up to its name of helping.
The Grade 1 Vocabulary Power that I previewed is even more exciting to me. It was designed to help boost kids’ vocabulary by compiling a list of 200 words as found in popular children’s literature.
My son Kyle decided to learn to read by osmosis (Seriously. Okay, some might call it via the whole language approach. All I know is that this kid is reading without any real formal instruction, other than from Super Why which I’m actually more and more convinced was integral in this development. But I digress). Since he enjoys reading and learning new words, and seems to learn by seeing a word in context, this little flip book has been fun for us. As you can see by looking at the picture, each side of the flipbook features a word. The word is illustrated, the word is used in a sentence, and the word is defined. In addition to that, there’s a context question at the bottom to insure that the child understands his new vocabulary word. Kyle enjoys looking at a few of these at a time.
I think that it would work equally well on a reluctant reader, perhaps keeping it in the kitchen and looking at one word for each mealtime.
One reader (U.S. only) will receive one Homework Helpster and one Vocabulary Power of their choice. To enter to win, leave a comment letting us know which levels of each you’d like to receive if you win.
This is part of the 2009 Back-to-School Giveaway. We’d love it if you helped spread the word!
- Leave a comment on this post as your entry, per the instructions above.
- This contest is open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person.
- New giveaways will be posted through August 26. Winners will be announced August 31.
- Check out the list of the other giveaways in the 2009 Back-to-School Giveaway at the main post.
Linda says
I’d love to win this for our church One-on-One tutoring. They reach out to the neighboring kids and then present the Gospel. Many have gotten saved. These books would be a great help. Either 1st or 2nd grade level is most needed. Thanks.
Karen says
We could use the Grade 3 Homework Helper, and Grade 1 Vocabulary Helper. Thanks!
Kelsey Richards says
These look like interesting resources! We’d love to get the 3rd grade level. Thank you!
cris says
I love this idea – we could use the grade 5 homework helper and the grade 3 vocabulary helper. Thank you!
Tricia Z says
I could really use the Vocabulary Helper for Grade 2 and Homework Helpster Grade 3 . Thank you!
judy brittle says
I would really like the Grade 3 in both the Vocabulary Helper and the Homework Helper. Thank you so much!
Amy says
Looks interesting! Sign me up!
Mozi Esmes Mommy says
Would love these for my daughter’s homeschool library!
Kristinia says
Most likely grade 1! These look like a great teaching/refresher tool!
Christine says
We would love them in grade one! Thanks for the chance!
Marj MCClendon says
My grandson could use help in the 3rd grade Homework Helper and 3rd grade vocabulary also.
Michael Capp says
Grade 1 Vocab Helper
susan varney says
this would help the little ones [email protected]
corinne says
Great ideas! I’d take 4th grade for both. Thanks for the opportunity!
Kim says
I’d love Grade 3 for both!
Janice R says
Grade 1, please
Angela Tyler says
I would love to have this for Grade 1.
Diane Baum says
Any grade from k to 5 would be great.
Adrienne Gordon says
my daughter would love this…and so would I
Edna Tollison says
This would be great for my first grader, she went to kindergarden last year and now is ready for big school. School starts her on Monday, Aug. 17th, one more day and then it all begins,
mamat2730(at)charter(dot)net
Donna L says
3rd grade would be great
Tonya says
really could use this. count me in please
Renski says
We’d like Grade K for vocab and Grade 3 for Homework. thanks
Elizabeth says
I would choose the Grade 5 Homework Helpster and the Kindergarten Vocabulary Power. Thanks!
michele anne says
What a great prize…sign me up…i want to win
Diane Westerbeek says
Have 3 grandchildre in this age group- great
Danielle Gerstenberger says
The grade 5 homework helpster and grade 2 vocabulary power would be great!
Diane says
This look like it makes learning fun. Grade 5 homework helpster and grade 3 vocabulary power.
Natalie says
I would love the 1st grade vocabulary power one! Thanks for the chance!
Cindy says
I would like grade 2 of both! Thanks!
Eileen says
I would love to get the Homework Helpster for my 9 yr old boy who is going back to public school from home school this September. I know he could really use this! We’d need grade level 3. My 5 yr old son is excellent in reading and could truly benefit from Vocabulary Power grade level 1 as well.
Marianne says
I have grandchildren in just about every grade of elementary school (6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd) and one more in pre-K. The Homework Helpster would be invaluable for several years to come!
Paige says
Grade 3 homework helper and Grade 1 vocabulary helper
Alicia says
What a cool product! Homework Helper Grade 3, and Vocab Helper Grade 1. I think I’m getting these even if I don’t win! They’re pretty affordable!
Teresa says
Would love these for 3rd grade, thanks!
Randy Bailey says
Homework Helpster-3rd grade level
Vocabulary Power-1st grade level
Thanks 4 the chance 2 win
amanda norris says
I would like 5th grade level of each
Ginny says
I’d like the grade 5 & the grade 3 vocab helper
Ellen C. says
I’d choose the grade 3 homework helpster and the grade 1 vocabulary power. thanks for the chance.
Linda Kish says
Conveniently I have a 3rd grader and a 1st grader next door so I would choose Homework Helpster for 3rd grade and Vocabulary Power for 1st grade.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Annmarie W. says
These look like wonderful products! I’d love the Homework Helper for grade 5 for my daughter, and the Vocabulary power for grade 2 for my son!
autie says
This would be wonderful for my brothers, who are in 4th grade.
angie says
grade 1 vocab
grade 5 homework helper
would be great
thanks for great contest
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Heather Goldsmith says
Thanks. We’d certainly put this to use at our house.
Erma says
I’d love to win.
R Hicks says
What useful tools these are. One of ours is entering the 5th grade this year
Gloria says
Would love to give this to my nephew for the 5th grade!
Patricia says
We can all use an increased vocabulary. Please send the issue which will be used first!
Sheila Hickmon says
I’d love the Homework Helpster in grade 3 and the Vocabulary Power in grade k! Thanks!!
Kelly F says
I would like the Homework Helpster Grade 3 and the Grade K Vocabulary Power!