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30 Minutes a Day

July 23, 2008 by Jennifer

Remember I mentioned that in addition to being Wordless, we’d go for Winning on Wednesdays as well?

Each Wednesday we will announce the week’s winners as well as offering up a special giveaway (there will probably be others throughout the week, but on Wednesdays, you can count on it). So before we get to the new giveaway, here are the winners from last week:

Love as a Way of Life — #6 Lisa (Morning Rose) and #9 Joy Glover

Begin Smart Books — 0 – 6 months: Jennifer Bogart, 6 – 12 months: Elizabeth , 12 – 18 months: Amy (Occupation Mommy), 18 – 24 months: D

Brighter Minds has created a new series of learning workbooks with the 30 Minutes a Day series. There’s a brand-new website with some related printables and games, as well as suggestions to the caregiver of ways to extend the learning into everyday life.

I love learning workbook, not because I’m some hyper-competitive parent, but because anything that will occupy my children for a few minutes gets my vote (especially something that isn’t dependent on a screen).

I’ve bought my fair share of learning workbooks and sticker workbooks. Some are better than others at seeming like an activity not work and at avoiding unnecessary repetition, which can become boring. Kyle (who just turned 4) and I have enjoyed the 30 Minutes a Day: Preschool workbook.

Each workbook is divided into 50 chapters. The chapter has two subjects, one related to reading and one to math. In the case of the preschool workbook it’s letters and numbers for the most part. Each of the chapters is a topic lesson meant to be completed in about 30 minutes. The preschool workbook would be perfect for a child entering Kindergarten or who is in Kindergarten to use as an easy reenforcement at home. If you have a 4-year-old like mine who is already familiar with numbers and letters, and ready to begin some writing and sorting, he can work through it at his own pace.

Other books in the series include 30 Minutes a Day: Kindergarten and
30 Minutes a Day: 1st Grade
. These would be great to use to get your child back in the groove before school starts, or as enrichment for a child who is not challenged in school, or for extra help as needed. I think that any of these would be a great homeschooling resource as well.

The Kindergarten workbook starts with writing and number order, and progresses through phonics (beginning and ending sounds and then on to word families) and number sequencing up through 100.

The 1st Grade book starts with a review of alphabetic order and number sequencing and progresses to writing sentences and reading comprehension, and addition and subtraction.

Five of you will win the title of your choice. Leave a comment on this post, and we’ll draw the winners on July 30. The giveaway is closed.

Jennifer Donovan blogs at Snapshot and also writes for 5 Minutes for Mom.

Filed Under: Children's Books, Jennifer, Learning, Picture Books

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Comments

  1. Gina says

    July 23, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    This would be perfect since I’ll be homeschooling my first and third grader this year!

  2. Shana says

    July 23, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    These look great. I’m not a hyper-competitive parent, either, but there is something miraculous about seeing your kids learn something new!

  3. Holly says

    July 23, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    The preschool workbook looks interesting. I’ve been looking for something to work through with my 4-year old. Thanks for the review!

  4. Amanda D. says

    July 23, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    I’d love the preschool book! Thanks!

  5. TheAngelForever says

    July 23, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    The kindergarten book would be great for my son who starts this fall.

    Thanks for the great recommendation 🙂

  6. Michele says

    July 23, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    The pre-school workbooks soundw great! Thanks!

  7. Cynthia says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    These look like really good books!

  8. Tiffany says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    The preschool book or the first grade book would be awesome.

  9. Jennifer Bogart says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for picking me as a winner! I’d also like to enter for the Kindergarten title. My oldest daughter loves workbooks!

  10. Sheila at Dodging Raindrops says

    July 23, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Sounds great!

  11. Becky Bilby says

    July 23, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    We would LOVE to win these – they look great! We are starting a preschooler this year and that one would fit us perfectly!!! I will be checking them out!

  12. workout mommy says

    July 23, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    the preschool book would be perfect for my almost 3 year old. Thank you!

  13. Amy says

    July 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    I gave you guys an award, a sort of, welcome to the blogosphere! 🙂
    http://www.myfriendamysblog.com/2008/07/really-important-stuff-award.html

  14. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    July 23, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    My girls are going nuts without school this summer – I’d love to win one of these to help keep them challenged! 🙂

  15. Jackie says

    July 23, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    The pre-school book sounds awesome! I was just thinking today that I need some help in teaching my little one…this would be great.

  16. Tracy says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:19 am

    I’d appreciate the kindergarten book, thanks.

  17. Michelle says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:22 am

    I would love to try the preschool book.

  18. Megret says

    July 24, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Hooray for more homeschooling helps for the littlest ones! Thanks!
    Megret

  19. Annie - Savor This Moment says

    July 25, 2008 at 7:22 am

    My little guy just got his rejection letter from PreSchool (they fill the full-time slots first, and have no part-time available) so I would love the PreSchool book, or the 1st grade for my boy going into 1st grade.

  20. Courtney says

    July 25, 2008 at 10:53 am

    I would love to win the Kindergarten book for my son.

  21. CanCan says

    July 26, 2008 at 11:31 am

    Woohoo! I’m a teacher turned SAHM so I LOVE LOVE LOVE stuff like this. I can play school with my kids!

    I think I would like the first grade book.

  22. tangie c says

    July 26, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    I’d love the 1st grade book. My middle son just finished 1st grade, and did well but had some weak spots. I’d like to have this to practice with him before he starts 2nd grade next year!

  23. micaela6955 (Michele P.) says

    July 26, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    My daughter starts 1st grade in the fall, this would be excellent for her as she loves to do schoolwork…(for right now, lets wait and see when she gets into high school!)

  24. Alyce says

    July 26, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    I like the preschool book. It would be perfect for my almost 4 year-old.

  25. Jo says

    July 27, 2008 at 10:31 am

    I would like the 30 Minutes a day Preschool book please.
    [email protected]

  26. Belinda A. says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    They look great and the Preschool one would fit our needs. I too love activities that are educational and stimulating and don’t require sitting in front of the computer screen:)

  27. Colleen says

    July 27, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    I agree, some workbooks just have “filler” pages that make it boring for kids. I’m glad to hear this book is different.

  28. Go Amie says

    July 27, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    This would be great for *so* many of the kids I know. Thanks!

  29. Cindi says

    July 27, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    What a wonderful workbook giveaway! My son could benefit from the kindergarten book. Please enter me in your giveaway. Many thanks, Cindi

  30. Mama Zen says

    July 27, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    These sound wonderful!

  31. Karen says

    July 28, 2008 at 10:52 am

    Please enter me in the contest.
    Thanks!

  32. Qtpies7 says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    I’d like to try the Kindergarten book. My dd is too young to start at the school, but she is past learning the letter and numbers, she needs to move on. So, homeschool it is.

  33. Kristan says

    July 28, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    kindergarten. sounds cool.
    andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com

  34. Helene says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    I would love the kindergarten book.

  35. Jessica C says

    July 29, 2008 at 2:17 am

    I would love the preschool book.

  36. Janet F says

    July 30, 2008 at 3:50 am

    I would love to win the The pre-school workbook.

    Thank you!

  37. Nancy says

    July 30, 2008 at 9:41 am

    Hope I’m not too late to win the Kindergarten book!

  38. Kellyn says

    July 30, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    I would love the first grade one. My daughter is going into 1st, and flying through the transition books.

    Thanks!

  39. Jo says

    July 31, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Not sure if the contest is still open but if so, we would love to win the Kindergarten book. 🙂

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