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Using E-Books for School

August 19, 2013 by Maureen Spell 47 Comments

E-books have become a part of our school planning, school routine, and school course work. I like the ability of having my books accessible on multiple devices and there is no excuse for forgetting a book!

Here are some of the ways to use E-books for school:

1. Load them on my iPad via iBooks. I like to get teacher’s manuals (if possible) as e-Books. I pull out my iPad while I teach or plan. Less items to cart around when teaching!

2. Load them in DropBox (this is my favorite way). Add the free DropBox app on your mobile devices and then you are able to access the files on your computer or any i-devices. I like this option because I can organize all my e-Books! I have made folders in general categories such as Homeschool, Health, Marriage, Cooking etc. Then I create sub-folders within those folders. This way I can easily find what I need!

Another way to organize e-Books on your Kindle or Nook is to use a free program called Calibre. April from Holistic Homemaking has a post walking you through the steps to accomplish this.

3. I will admit though, that some e-Books I just have to be printed out. There’s something about physically highlighting text that inspires me or flipping through pages of a real book. So in those cases, my comb binding machine has been a tremendous help!

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I use my comb binding machine to bind e-Books, create journals and blank books, to bind finished art projects, bind finished notebooking pages and more!

Here are some of my favorite e-books for school:

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  1. Jenna Ferguson says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Looking forward to reading Homeschool 101! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

    Reply
  2. Jessica Sharma says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:36 am

    There’s so many to choose from. I really want Confession’s of a Homeschooler’s alphabet curriculum for my little one, and I really want the school planner!

    Reply
  3. Kari S. says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Boyschooling: written by Jamerrill Stewart from Free Homeschool Deals looks like it could be interesting. I am looking to gain any tips I can get to effectively homeschool my only boy with 3 sisters 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kelli A. says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Think I’d read this one first: Think Outside the Classroom: A Practical Approach to Relaxed Homeschooling:

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  5. Ally says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:32 am

    I’m looking forward to using You Can Read from Carissa at 1+1+1

    Reply
  6. ReneeK says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Sensory Bins: The What, The How & The Why: written by Sharla Kostelyk. Looks like a fun book with information of adding Sensory Bins in our classroom for my SPD daughter.

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  7. Rachel says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:45 am

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! I’ve been wanting one of these for sometime!! & what an amazing collection of books!

    Reply
  8. mommachi says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Whoa! The choices are endless. I’ll be reading for the next 6 months. I’m looking forward to checking out the preschool curriculums.

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  9. Shawn says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I have been wanting a comb binding machine! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  10. Shawn says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:55 am

    I’m looking forward to checking out the Chalk Pastels book!

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  11. Sara R. says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I’d love to read The Art of Strewing and Boyschooling…so many look great! A comb binding machine sounds like a dream…

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  12. YahuahsHomeMaker says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Sensory Bins! Would be the first. I am working on adding those to our school and I need help!

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  13. Camille K. says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:19 am

    OMGosh! This binding machine would be a great addition to our homeschool! Thanks! I actually have Confessions of a Homeschoolers “Homeschooling 101 e-book. Just flipping through it I feel more confident and organized!

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  14. Angel says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:37 am

    simply homeschooling

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  15. tammy c says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:44 am

    hodgepodge and simply homeschooling

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  16. Kara says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I am interested in the art book.

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  17. Jess McCarthy says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:32 am

    The Art of Strewing and Boyschooling look great! I would love to learn more about both of those subjects!

    Reply
  18. ginny says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:39 am

    The Chalk Pastels book or Homeschooling 101. Thanks for this giveaway!

    Reply
  19. Sarah L says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:56 am

    I am using Stacie’s God’s Little Explorers Curriculum this year along with Erica’s ABC curriculum. I used Carisa’s You can read with my middle son and I believe it was JUST the thing to get him to read. I am looking forward to reading more about the sensory bins.

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  20. Jennifer says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Unfortunately, I have to skip purchasing the Omnibus this year. We’ve just had too many unexpected things that have taken from our extra cash. But I have enjoyed Letter of the Week by COAH with my daughter as well as her Homeschooling 101 eBook. Jolanthe’s Weekly planner has been such a help to me as well. Encompass Preschool Curriculum (Cornerstone Confessions) and God’s Little Explorers (Motherhood on a Dime) are a couple I have wanted to try…they just seem so fun as well. I feel like I’d need to have more littles just to explore and use all this wonderful material. The Omnibus is going to bless so many families this year and I, for one, am so grateful that this continues to be offered.

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  21. Sarah O. says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Would love to read God Said So!; Coupon Quick Start Guide; and Overwhelmed. Thanks for the giveaways!!

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  22. Joy says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Would love to check out God’s Little Explorers.

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  23. Melody says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    How fun! A comb binder is on my wish lish, and as a 28-year home school family with at least 4 more years for our youngest starting high school, my husband just smiles and nods at such wishes. ‘How the 8 Types of Learners Approach New Concepts’ really catches my eye. Sharing your giveaway with all the brand new home schoolers I know, especially the young families.
    Blessings!

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  24. katie says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    We are using You can Read and my daughter loves it!!! It has really helped learn to read.

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  25. Shannon S says

    August 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    I would love to read Lapbooking Made Simple. It seems daunting to me so that would be an awesome resource.

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  26. Jenny K. says

    August 20, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    I would love to read all of them! I guess my first read would be Homeschooling 101 from Confessions of a Homeschooler.

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  27. Roberta Rideout says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win the machine, and actually I would like to read your nature book.

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  28. Melissa says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:51 am

    The music/composer study books!

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  29. Lisa says

    August 21, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I’m looking forward to God’s Little Explorers Preschool curriculum. My son is just at the right age to start preschool so I think having a God centered curriculum will help us.

    Reply
  30. Cassie says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Which one am I NOT excited about reading?!?! I’m probably most interested in Boyschooling but I’m also super excited about Gods Little Explorers!!

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  31. Jessica says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    SQUILT! Mary is amazing and I am looking forward to spending some time on music appreciation this year.

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  32. Alisa Raty says

    August 21, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I like the look of A Homemaker’s Guide to Creating a Perfect Schedule and Create Your Own Penmanship pages!

    Reply
  33. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says

    August 21, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    I’d like to read Homeschooling 101. I could use a basic primer on where to get started before my son enters kindergarten next year.

    Reply
  34. Heather McCully says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    I am most looking forward to SQUILT….I was going to be purchasing it anyways before the start of this school year….so it works out great! What a wonderful bundle this is!

    Reply
  35. Maria says

    August 22, 2013 at 8:05 am

    I am most interested in Boyschooling and anything to help me along this journey!

    Reply
  36. Judith Martinez says

    August 22, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    I’m planning on using the God’s little explorers for my son next year so if I buy it that will be on my must use list.

    Reply
  37. Ivana says

    August 23, 2013 at 4:56 am

    Homeschooling boys by J. Stewart is a book I am planning to read.

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  38. Jessica Evans says

    August 23, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Oh, let me just tell you! I read through a good portion of “A Parent’s Playbook for Learning” and I had a FIT. I have been teaching my daughter entirely wrong for what she needs! I have, of course, been telling everyone I know to buy the Omnibus because of the MANY amazing resources and books… but this particular book has caught me off guard! Do you think you know the way to encourage a love of learning in your child? Sure. But do you know how to actually create a mental desire to learn in your child’s particular personality? I didn’t-and I swear, I’ve been banging my head up against the wall for things I could have done entirely differently! HIGHLY recommend to everyone!!

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  39. Jennifer @ Homeschooling for Free says

    August 23, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Just as a heads-up: I’m not sure it’s fair or legal to induce someone to buy a product in order to win a prize in a raffle. But I am thankful you’re having this giveaway! I could definitely use one of these to bind all of the e-books my family prints out! 🙂

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  40. Marcia Cabaday says

    August 23, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    I have wanted one of these FOREVER!!!! I would LOVE to win one!

    Reply
  41. Laura F says

    August 24, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    Homeschooling boys and thanks for the info

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  42. Kimberly says

    August 24, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I’m looking forward to reading all about Africa 🙂

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  43. Amanda says

    August 24, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Definitely the Chalk Pastels book!

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  44. HillaryM says

    August 24, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    SQUILT, the chalk pastels book, and this other one about preschoolers and nature study ( 😉 ) these are the ones I’m excited to download. The ones I have already that I love? Right now, Tabitha’s Oven-free Dinners – great recipes and inspiration.

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  45. Leigh Browne says

    August 25, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Thank you for this opportunity!! And most looking forward to preschool, boyschooling and chalk drawing. Thank you!!

    Reply
  46. Crystal C. says

    August 25, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Boyschooling, Lapbooking, and SQUILT! So many cool ones.

    Reply
  47. Carma says

    August 25, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    So many good resources — The Dig, Art for All Ages, Sensory bins, nature study,…

    Reply

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