Category Archives: Handy Tools
Keyboard Shortcuts for special characters
Keyboard Shortcuts for special characters. Want to know how to make a © or ♥ symbol? This is a great resource which lists shortcuts for HTML, MacOS and Windows in chart format.
Posted in Handy Tools, Reference, Technology
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Make your own recycled bookmark out of an old envelope
Double Takes: DIY: Corner Bookmark. Clever idea.
Posted in Handy Tools, Household Management, Organization, Reference
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Make your own Homeschool I.D.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op. Registration is required.
Make your own generic game boards from file folders
Welcome to the Homeschool Hutt. Make your own generic game boards from file folders.
Posted in For Fun, Handy Tools, Reference, Toys & Games
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Make your own online flashcards for vocabulary memorization, and studying games
Posted in Handy Tools, Language Arts, Reference, Vocabulary
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Generate a packing list by answering a few questions
The Universal Packing List. Enter in things like what type of accomodations you’ll be staying in, what sorts of activities you intend on doing, what you expect the weather to be like, etc. and this tool will automatically generate an apporpriate packing list for you.
Posted in Handy Tools, Life Skills, Reference, Travel
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Safe search engine for kids
KidRex – Kid Safe Search. “KidRex searches emphasize kid-related webpages and are powered by Google Custom Search and use Google SafeSearch technology.”
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Bright Child vs. Gifted Learner comparison chart
Bright Child/Gifted Learner. If you have reason to know whether your child is bright or gifted, this might be helpful to make a determination.