TAN Books – Page 2 – Catholic Sistas

PRODUCT

The Story of the Bible, Volume I

COMPANY

TAN Homeschool

OVERVIEW

If you’re like many in the homeschool world, you instantly recognize the name TAN Books; but, did you know they have recently launched their own homeschool line of products? When TAN Books sent me the textbook, test book, activity book, teacher’s manual, audio drama, and DVD lecture series, I have to be honest, friends – I. was. excited! The Story of the Bible product line follows the Schoolhouse Model, which caters to children of all ages, making this product’s use incredibly versatile and cost effective for families with children in multiple grades. The textbook, test book* and DVD lecture series are targeted to middle schoolers. Your middle schooler will have the option to read Chapter 1, watch chapter 1, and then take the test on Chapter 1. The DVDs help reinforce what is read in the chapter and allow mom the opportunity to take a more hands off approach, if she chooses. The activity book and teacher’s manual** are perfect for elementary kiddos. The audio drama is targeted for both elementary and middle school kiddos, with its engaging sound effects, music and voice acting. At the time of this review, three of the six product pieces are available for shipment. The final three products will be ready for shipment at the end of July 2015.

*textbook and test book are companion pieces

**activity book and teacher’s manual are companion pieces

PRICE AT THE TIME OF REVIEW

$14.99-$39.95* for individual items

$99.95** for the complete set

*From now until the end of August 2015, use the coupon code HS2015 to get $20 toward your purchase!

**This introductory price is only valid until July 31, 2015

FEATURES

covers elementary and middle school
textbook & test book
test pages are perforated for easy removal, answers are at the back of the test book
activity book & teacher’s manual
audio drama {CDs}
DVD lecture series

PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS

REASON FOR PRODUCT

TAN Homeschool saw the need for versatile products that would allow moms to decide how best to school their children. Because of its schoolhouse model, families can decide which method works best with each child, from any combination of textbook and test book, to textbook plus video or activity book. Mom has full control over what works best. She can work with little Timmy while he works on his art project that reinforces concepts she taught earlier in the day, or allow Jonathan to work independently while she throws in a load of laundry or puts a little one down for a nap. Versatility is truly key in this product.

DECLARATIONS

Story of the Bible is adapted from TAN’S Bible History, which was printed in the 1930’s and received an Imprimatur.

THE GOOD

follows schoolhouse model
super interactive with various methods to reach students where they are {CDs, DVD lectures, textbooks, activity book}
budget friendly

THE BAD

none reported

TESTIMONIALS

yours could be FIRST
share your experience in the comments

DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Intended for: families, anyone using schoolhouse model
Good for grades: elementary and middle school
Parent/teacher involvement level: moderate to high, depending on needs of student
Prep time: medium when used on your own
Teacher’s manual: available for purchase and used with the activity book
Educational philosophy: schoolhouse model
Catholic: yes

OVERALL RATING

DISCLOSURE AND ACCURACY OF REVIEW

Catholic Sistas was not paid to do this review – the publisher offered free materials in exchange for an honest review of this product. All reviews are current as of the publish date. If you notice that a review contains information that is no longer accurate, please email us at Homeschool@CatholicSistas.com and we will be happy to amend this review.

THE GIVEAWAY

IS CLOSED

AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN SELECTED – LAURA RANKIN!

To enter, simply answer the following question in the comments below:

“Why do you want to win The Story of the Bible?”

THE LOOT

ONE lucky winner will win an ENTIRE set of The Story of the Bible, Volume I {the Old Testament}, which includes the textbook, test book, activity book, teacher’s manual, audio drama {CDs}, and the DVD lecture series, a value of $154!

THE RULES

One entry per person, please.

Giveaway will end at 10 p.m. CST on Monday, June 29 {comments will be closed upon deadline}

It’s ALMOST the most wonderful time of the year – even though Christmas trees are up and Christmas music is playing everywhere, we still have 11 days before Advent begins! And Christmas shopping is on the brain. Last year we did a 2013 Handy Dandy Guide to Catholic Christmas Shopping; since “Jesus is the Reason”, we decided to focus on Catholic-themed gifts that are fun to give and receive, and found 60 of our absolute favorite Catholic items to give for Christmas. This year, we’ve done one better – we found some new favorites, PLUS, we thought a little Christmas gift giveaway might be fun! A “little” giveaway spiraled into 29 prizes from our favorite Catholic companies and authors, including TAN, Ignatius Press, Holy Heroes, CCC, Wee Believers and more. We are SO excited about this! Below are our gift picks, and the giveaway items are listed directly beneath that. Enter through the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom. 🙂

(The companies and authors who have donated these prizes are not sponsors of Catholic Sistas, since we do not take sponsorships at this time, nor are we sponsors of them. They have simply teamed up with us to offer their goods in the giveaway we are hosting!)

We bring you… The Official 2014 Catholic Christmas Gift Guide.

Something for your Home

1. Our Lady Undoer of Knots (or 1 of 500 other religious art prints to choose from) – Portraits of Saints

2. Clever Wooden Plaque – Soul Supply & Hardware

3. St. John Paul II Art Print – Tree of Heaven

4. “A Child is Born” Candle – Catholic Company

5. Nativity Set – Catholic Company

6. Feast!: Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year

Something for the Bibliophile

1. Catholic Literary Giants: A Field Guide to the Catholic Literary Landscape

2. Treason: A Catholic Novel of Elizabethan England

3. The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home

4. Through the Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections

5. Not God’s Type: An Atheist Academic Lays Down Her Arms

6. Our Lady of Kibeho: Mary Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa

7. Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves

8. Journal of a Soul: The Autobiography of Pope John XXIII

9.Yes, God!: What Ordinary Families Can Learn about Parenting from Today’s Vocation Stories

10. Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus

11. Something Other Than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It

Something for the Littles

1. Joseph’s Helper Tool Set & Work Apron

2. St. Therese of Lisieux Charm Clip – Shining Light Dolls

3. Can You Find Saints?: Introducing Your Child to Holy Men and Women

4. Lolek – The Boy Who Became Pope John Paul II

5. Advent Adventure Activity Book – Holy Heroes*

6. Carmelite Habit for 18″ doll – The Little Habit

7. My Mass Kit by Wee Believers

8. Mother Mary Pray For Us Baby Rattle Plush Toy with FREE Children’s Rosary® Glorious Mysteries CD and FREE SHIPPING

*HOLY HEROES IS OFFERING A ONE-TIME USE 10% COUPON FOR PURCHASES THROUGH THE END OF NOVEMBER. COUPON CODE IS g1ftgu1d3

Check out last year’s guide for many more ideas, including apparel, CDs/DVDs, and Catholic food items – a treasure trove of great items!

And NOW – for our Christmas Gift Giveaway!!

We have 29 FABULOUS prizes that Catholic companies and authors have donated for this giveaway. We are proud to recommend each of these items as fabulous Christmas gifts, as well.

1 Catholic Through the Year Planner

3- $30 gift cards to CCC of America

1 Trust: In Saint Faustina’s Footsteps

This is a story about Saint Faustina – the greatest Christian mystic of the twentieth century – and her devotion to the Divine Mercy, which has become the fastest spreading religious devotion in the world.
This lavishly illustrated book is essentially a love story about God’s immense love for his people and the reciprocation of this love by the humble Polish nun declared a saint by Pope John Paul II.

1 Iota: A Novel

Iota is a poignant drama about what men believe and how they might act accordingly. The story takes place during a two-month period immediately following World War II, in a temporary Soviet detention facility near a devastated Berlin. It is a mystery-suspense story about what it means to be human and whether it is possible to retain one’s humanity in the face of evil.

1 Lil Prayer Buddy – Louie the Christmas Lamb plush (limited edition) (10″)

1 Lil’ Prayer Buddy – Liam the Lion from Wee Believers

1 Bearing the Bear Temporary Tattoo Kit
from Wee Believers

1 St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Pillowcase
from Prayer Pillowcases

1 St. Joan of Arc Prayer Pillowcase
from Prayer Pillowcases

1 St. Michael Prayer Pillowcase
from Prayer Pillowcases

1 St. Kateri Prayer Pillowcase from Prayer Pillowcases

1 Infant Jesus in Manger from Catholic Child

1 $50 Gift Certificate to Veils by Lily

2 sets Treasure Box Book Sets from TAN

1 Love With All My Might
by Jenny Ryan
A children’s book that communicates the beauty and culture of the Catholic faith to your children, Love With All My Might tells the story of a growing family through the eyes of a little girl and her evening prayers. Through beautiful illustrations and gentle rhythmic words, a Catholic culture of love and prayer is communicated to the readers. From adoring our Lord in the Eucharist to being tucked in at night, your child will recognize these familiar moments and will want to read this book again and again.

3 Glory Stories + Life of Jesus Coloring Book Bundle from Holy Heroes

2 Angela’s Song
by AnnMarie Creedon
Angela ‘Jel’ Cooke is a widow and mother of three who stays busy so as not to have to face the fact that her marriage was damaged and her husband, Devin, died before it could be repaired. Her good friends realize that no amount of home made lasagna, volunteering at church or late night games of Yahtzee can heal Angela from past regrets. When she meets Jack, the teacher of a class she is taking, he challenges her to face her demons. What follows is the poignant, yet often hilarious saga of how Angela overcomes her guilt and learns to love herself and others.

1 A Subtle Grace (O’Donovan Family)
by Ellen Gable
1896, Philadelphia In this sequel to “In Name Only” (2009, FQP), “A Subtle Grace” continues the story of the wealthy and unconventional O’Donovan Family as they approach the dawn of a new century.

1 Stealing Jenny
by Ellen Gable
After three heartbreaking miscarriages, Tom and Jenny Callahan are happily anticipating the birth of their sixth child. A neighbor, however, is secretly hatching a sinister plot which will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for their lives.

1 Set of Your Holy Family T-Shirts for EVERYONE in Your (Immediate) Family – Your Holy Family Ministries
A matching set of T-shirts from Your Holy Family Ministries that will help you show family unity and spread the good news about God’s plan for family life without saying a word.

1 Advent Journey with Mary and Joseph
by Christi Gareis
The book is supported by a website where coloring pages are available for children to enjoy as well as instructions about how to create your own advent journey with Mary and Joseph. The whimsical illustrations found within the book, along with the colouring pages, are the creation of the young artist Teresa Tomas. This book is a great resource that can be used during the Advent season and has been written in a manner that a family can spread reading the book out through all of Advent, or read it in just the last week or two before Christmas.

1 $40 Gift Certificate for Catholic Printables PDF Downloads from Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families

1 Yes, God!: What Ordinary Families Can Learn about Parenting from Today’s Vocation Stories
– Susie Lloyd
In a culture that is often dark and discouraging, where can parents look for help in raising their children? Here are the heartwarming stories of five priests, five nuns, and the parents who raised them to be open to God’s call. In Yes, God! What Ordinary Families Can Learn About Parenting from Today’s Vocation Stories, Lloyd relates some of their joys and setbacks, reveals their guiding principles and rallying cries, and passes along tips from the “master” parents. The mother of seven, Lloyd also shares some of her own (often-humorous) parenting tales, and helps readers understand the various dynamics of Catholic family life and the diverse factors that influence a child’s decision to say “yes” to God.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Winners will be drawn randomly using Rafflecopter. CS will email the winners. Once they confirm they will be publicly announced on the blog.
Winner is responsible for contacting the sponsor of the prize they won in order to work out details of delivery.
Eligibility: Prizes are available to residents of the U.S.A. only.
Catholic Sistas reserves the right to alter the giveaway terms or items at any time.
This giveaway is not associated with Facebook.
Catholic Sistas does not take sponsorships at this time; the companies who have donated these items are NOT sponsors of CS. They have generously agreed to include their items in a giveaway that CS is hosting, and occasionally provides CS with items to review; that is the only affiliation between the companies and the blog.

Thank you so much for reading; this blog wouldn’t exist without YOU! Good luck!

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