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TOS: Welcome,
Amanda, we're glad you're here to tell us more about
Download N Go. You already have a wonderful unit study
series; how is Download N Go™ different from your
other curricula?
Amanda: Thank
you! Nice to be here and able to share about Download
N Go™. First of all, Download
N Go™ is a brand-new series
of unit/lapbook studies. They are weekly studies, written
for grades K - 4. My other line of unit studies consists
of four-week unit studies for grades K - 12, and that
series continues to grow, alongside of Download N Go™.
TOS: Download
N Go™ is a fun combination of unit studies
and lapbooking! Why did you decide to combine the
two?
Amanda:
After so many moms kept showing me the lapbooks that
their children had created while using my unit studies,
I began to notice how much the lapbooks added to the
memorable lessons of unit studies. When the opportunity
came along to develop this next generation series
of unit studies, it was
the perfect time to merge these two educational products
into one powerful learning adventure, Download N
Go™.
TOS: Lapbooking
and unit studies are very popular among homeschoolers,
and as you know, there are a lot of each to choose
from. What makes Download N Go™ different?
Amanda: Download
N Go™ was designed
for the specific purpose of combining the very
best features of unit studies and lapbooking into
one study on one topic that was fun and interactive.
The Download N Go™ series
brings all of these concepts together in smooth
fashion, maximizing the learning experience while
minimizing the complication of preparation. Download
N Go™ studies are fun, engaging, interactive, and
simple to use—capturing the best of all of these.
TOS: If
a homeschool is in between subjects or would like
a little detour on a certain topic, being able to
quickly download one of the Download N Go™ subjects
is perfect! How do you see parents using Download
N Go™?
Amanda: Good
question, and I've been surprised with the many different
ways that they use Download N Go™. Many use
it as their main curriculum, adding math in separately.
Others use it for a break in between textbook sessions,
while still others use the studies in addition to
their regular curriculum to help the students pursue
topics that hold their interest.
TOS: Unit studies and lapbooks can be a
little intimidating for some homeschool moms. Just
how easy are the Download N Go™ studies to use?
Amanda:
Judging by feedback from parents, they are very
easy to use, and they are very popular with both
parents and
students. The interactive web links and other interactive
components help keep the study moving and focused
and simple to use each day. A suggested reading
book list is included with each study in case parents
want to pick up a few books to complement the study.
TOS: Another
thing that tends to put some parents off from unit
studies and lapbooking is the lack of an outlined
plan of what to do each day to get through the
unit on time. Does Download N Go™ have a schedule?
Amanda: Download
N Go™ has been developed on a five-day plan,
so that every day of these one-week studies is laid
out for the parent/teacher. Each day will cover different
facets of the topic at hand. Like any good unit study,
they include science, history, geography, art, and
other areas of curriculum where applicable.
TOS:
That sounds perfect and so easy to implement! What
other helps can parents expect to find in each Download
N Go™?
Amanda:
In the feedback we've received for Autumn
Treasures, many parents are telling us how much
it means to their family to have this time to spend
together, developing a strong relationship while they
learn together. Another frequent point is that parents
love just how simple these studies are—no preparation
time—just download and go!
TOS:
Autumn Treasures was the premier title in this series.
Can you tell us what other exciting topics you have
lined up?
Amanda:
I am enjoying writing these, and the topics are so interesting!
I learn so much when I write them. Some of the studies
that we are working on now include Australia,
Valentine's Day,
Pizza, Davy
Crockett, Whales,
and many more.
TOS:
Thank you so much, Amanda, for taking time to talk
about your latest project and venture with The Old
SchoolhouseŽ! We are excited to be working with you
on Download N Go™ because we know it's just
what homeschoolers are looking for—a quick and easy
way to go for learning, go for fun, and go for adventure!
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