This newsletter started out very well until I realised it was turning into  an article about homeschooling! So that attempt is now saved under "work in progress" in the planning folder for the future issues of Stepping Stones!

Usborne Internet-Linked Languages

This series is inspiring and really useful to those learning a new language. Even the internet-linked books (without audio CD and other paraphernalia) provide a perfectly adequate language course from ages 8 to 16. If you are unsure about teaching the language in question, there is the option of getting the full pack with CD, dictionary and flash cards. 

I would suggest spending two lessons on each double page (16 of them), so it could well be enough for a year of LOTE. In my experience the best way to ensure retention, is to go slowly and repeat new vocabulary and grammar till it becomes second nature. Rushing through simply wastes everyone's time.

If we don't have a book for the language you want to learn on our site, just ask and I can track it down for you. Titles available in this series: Latin, French, German, Italian and Spanish. 

Saxon Math Homeschool Kits  

Last week we took over the Saxon Math stock of another well-established Australian supplier, so for the next couple of months we should be able to supply most kits even faster than the usual ten days. For more information on Saxon Math, check our dedicated Saxon page:  http://www.leatherwoodbooks.com/saxon_maths.htm

We'll now also stock Algebra 1/2 (not on the main website yet).  

Naxos Audio Books - Reduced prices!  

The Naxos audio book prices have dropped considerably (in most cases) and we're very happy to pass the savings on.

This is our audio book stock list on 4 April 2011 - check the website for updates:

Famous People in History (2xCDs)  -  2 copies in stock

Great Explorers (2xCDs)  -  2 copies in stock

Great Inventors & their Inventions (2xCDs)  -  3 copies in stock

Classic Fairy Stories (2xCDs)  -  2 copies in stock

Peter Pan (2xCDs)

Treasure Island (2xCDs)  -  2 copies in stock

Poets of the Great War (2xCDs)

Famous Composers (2xCDs)

The Railway Children (2xCDs)

Tales from the Greek Legends (2xCDs)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (3xCDs)  -  3 copies in stock

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes I (3xCDs)  -  2 copies in stock

The Hound of the Baskervilles (5xCDs) 

See details here.

Looking for Pen Pals?

I've been putting together a list of homeschooled pen pals (or those who are keen to corespond with homeschoolers) and we would love to add to this. Any teens who would like to correspond? The younger children seem to be quite eager (or perhaps the parents are eager!) whereas the teens who have asked for pen pals are struggling to find matches. Let me know if you're interested.

Can't find something?

Just ask for an obligation-free quote and we'll see if we can find any book you're looking for (not just children's books).