Sunday, November 30, 2008

Anime Cat Papercrafts - Mayo & Tiger



It's been a long time (9 months ago) since we saw the first papercraft from +Kareha site / designer Yuta-Mu, she left us with a cute anime-type papercraft cat called Mayo (short for Mayonnaise) that's on a sitting position and a bunch of previews about her commercial paper models.

Now she's added two more free models, one is a redux of Mayo (male) and the other is called Tiger (female), both are in a standing position. Tiger's name is based on her color and stripes. These cat papercrafts are part of the designer's Petite Paper series. Follow the link below and click on the "Download" section of their site to get to the goods. Special thanks goes to Yuta-Mu for the info.

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Anime Cat Papercrafts - Mayo & Tiger



It's been a long time (9 months ago) since we saw the first papercraft from +Kareha site / designer Yuta-Mu, she left us with a cute anime-type papercraft cat called Mayo (short for Mayonnaise) that's on a sitting position and a bunch of previews about her commercial paper models.

Now she's added two more free models, one is a redux of Mayo (male) and the other is called Tiger (female), both are in a standing position. Tiger's name is based on her color and stripes. These cat papercrafts are part of the designer's Petite Paper series. Follow the link below and click on the "Download" section of their site to get to the goods. Special thanks goes to Yuta-Mu for the info.

Anime Cat Papercrafts - Mayo & Tiger [Yuta-Mu]

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Transforming Robot Papercraft - Australia

Transformers Robot Papercraft - Australia

Not really the best looking car, but it does transform into a robot. It's called Australia and it's one of the few rare papercrafts I've seen that makes use of a hinge joint to enable it to transform from robot to car and vice versa. It's from a new designer named GaoHenGar, hence the big G on the robot's chest.

Transforming Robot Papercraft - Australia
[imagination hangar]

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Transforming Robot Papercraft - Australia

Transformers Robot Papercraft - Australia

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Transforming Robot Papercraft - Australia
[imagination hangar]

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Vampire Knight: Yuki Cross 02

vampire knight cosplay - yuki cross 02 Yuki is the adopted daughter of Cross Academy’s headmaster, Kaien Cross. She is a first year student who acts as a Guardian to keep peace and harmony among the Day Class, consisting of mostly human students, and the Night Class, which are composed of vampires.

Despite her affection for Night Class Leader and President, Kuran Kaname, she has a fear of vampires due to her childhood experience of one of them trying to bite her. Kaname is an exception because he was the one who saved Yuki, but after she witnessed his vampire nature of feeding on one of Night Class students, she became distant to him, though her affections stubbornly remained.

Another beautiful photo by Tony Quan! This cosplayer makes a pretty cute Yuki, just like the other cosplayer I featured some time ago. Wonderful job! Thanks for sharing this!

BURN-E Papercraft Robot

WALL-E BURN-E Papercraft Robot

BURN-E is a short film by Pixar Animation Studios based on a character in the movie WALL-E. BURN-E stands for Basic Utility Repair Nano Engineer. You might have seen him from the trailers/previews as the one that got stuck out of the ship and was banging on the door.

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WALL-E BURN-E Papercraft Robot

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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Pokemon Papercraft - Rattata

Pokemon Rattata Papercraft

Rattata is a normal type Mouse Pokemon that is the pre-evolve form of the Raticate. It looks just like your garden-variety anime rat except for the purple color and a tail with a curled end.

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Pokemon Papercraft - Rattata

Pokemon Rattata Papercraft

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Mini Submarine Papercraft - UBoat

Anime Submarine Papercraft U-Boat

This cute little submarine papercraft is the newest addition to designer Tonton's Cat Army series. Code name Neko U-VII, it's a superdeformed version inspired by the U-Boats used in the World Wars (military submarines operated by the Germans during WWI & WWII). Follow the link below and then head to the bottom of their page to download the patterns, available in PDO and GIF formats.

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Mini Submarine Papercraft - UBoat

Anime Submarine Papercraft U-Boat

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Kozuki Kallen

code geass: lelouch of the rebellion cosplay - kozuki kallen / kallen stadtfeldKallen Stadtfeld, who prefers to be called by her birth name, "Kozuki Kallen", leads a double life as a meek and fragile Ashford Academy student, and as a member of the Order of the Black Knights by Lelouch Lamperouge. She use to live with both her Britannian stepmother and biological mother who was employed as a maid, but her happy life was shattered when her biological mother was arrested for using an illegal drug known as Refrain.

I've read that the seiyuu for this character, Koshimizu Ami, had a difficult time voice acting Kallen because of her double life. It makes you realize what a hard life this character must lead in the anime. Great cosplay though! It looks like she even considered the location of this photo shoot... A good choice, I might add.

Zelda Papercraft - Water Bomb

Legend of Zelda Water Bomb Papercraft

The Water Bomb is an item used in Twilight Princess and is part of Link's arsenal. It's like any ordinary bomb but can be used underwater, its appearance looks like a piranha that swallowed a bomb too big for its mouth and got stuck.

Legend of Zelda - Water Bomb Papercraft
[brandon]

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Zelda Papercraft - Water Bomb

Legend of Zelda Water Bomb Papercraft

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Legend of Zelda - Water Bomb Papercraft
[brandon]

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Wintery hues...

...just a collection of lovely textures and soft colours...

...

...the lovely michaela, of see you in the wind, tagged me on thursday - thanksgiving day. now i know i'm not american and i'm a few days late, but i hope everyone had a great day and here are five things i'm grateful for...

1 ~ i'm very grateful to my mam for teaching me how to knit and crochet, it's such a theraputic way to spend a few minutes (or hours!)

2 ~ i'm grateful to all the people who read my little blog leaving such lovely comments, you are the nicest and kindest bunch of people! i know i haven't been blogging for long but i'm making some lovely friends :)

3 ~ i'm grateful to my man for being very patient with me when i don't know how to do some of the more technical stuff to do with my blog :)

4 ~ i'm grateful to my wee pup spanner for dragging me out on long walks so that i can have as much of no.5 as i like...

5 ~ i'm extremely grateful to eveyone involved in the process of making delicious dark chocolate and fruity red wine ;)

emma
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Fate/Stay Night: Saber 02

fate/stay night cosplay - saber I seem to have the habit of flooding this blog with Saber cosplays… This is technically only the second Saber from Fate/Stay Night, but I had 2 Dark Saber’s from Fate/Hollow Ataraxia already.

I really have to find other cosplayers of the other characters.

Anyhow, Saber is a loyal and powerful warrior who chooses to suppress her emotions in order to focus on her goals. She is actually Arturia Pendragon in her previous life, the female version of King Arthur. She desires to win the Holy Grail War in order to correct her previous mistakes in her life.

Beautiful shot! I love the dress and how this was taken. Given, she should be blond, but she makes a nice Saber. Good job!

Pokemon Papercraft - Octillery

Pokemon Octillery Papercraft

As you can see from the pic above, Octillery is a water type Pokemon that resembles a red octopus with yellow suckers and bumps and a short snout. Oddly enough, they evolved from the Pokemon Remoraid, a fish.

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Pokemon Papercraft - Octillery

Pokemon Octillery Papercraft

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Friday, November 28, 2008

Pokemon Papercraft - Rotom

Pokemon Rotom Papercraft

Rotom is a ghost and electric type Pokemon that does not evolve but can change forms. It resembles and upside-down radish with blue lightning bolts sticking out of its side. It has five forms based on household appliances, it can get inside them and transform it.

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[Kbman]

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Pokemon Papercraft - Rotom

Pokemon Rotom Papercraft

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[Kbman]

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Just beautiful...

...a 1950s handmade glass drop...

...a gorgeous vintage pressed glass silvered button...


...possibly the most beautiful necklace i will ever own! made by my lovely blogging friend linda, of stripeymonkey...

...as soon as i saw the glass drop i fell in love with it, such an amazing colour, and i love the combination of the two different chains. the original design didn't have a button - as linda claims to have a 20,000 strong collection of vintage buttons i asked if she would be able to incorporate one of them. all of the ideas she came up with were beautiful, but as soon as i saw this glass one i knew it was perfect!

...linda is so lovely to work with and has a great 'eye' for gorgeous little vintage pieces, her charm bracelets and necklaces are so pretty - a visit to her etsy shop is a must!

...well now i know what to do next time i get designer's mental block - buy some inspiring, beautiful jewellery and wait excitedly for the postman ;)

emma
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Rei 03

The child who’s origins are purposefully left a mystery, Ayanami Rei is a quiet girl who often keeps to herself. She resembles Ikari Shinji’s mother, Ikari Yui, and often acts motherly towards him, despite being (or "appearing to be") the same age. It is stated in the Red Cross Book that Rei was actually created from the salvaged remains of Yui after she was absorbed into the Unit 01 in 2004.

neon genesis evangelion cosplay - ayanami rei 03

I’m not sure if Sanriotown moderators will mind posting a picture like this, but in case there is a problem, do let me know so I can take this down? I don’t want to make any trouble… But she makes a really impressive Rei!

Mecha Papercraft - Karmis

Karmis Mecha Papercraft

A very good mecha papercraft from a Korean designer, it's called Karmis and its a 17-page model that can be customized to any color or texture that you prefer. The pattern provided by the designer is a white one, that means you'll have to print it on colored paper or you can edit the pattern to put some color (e.g. camouflage, rusted, etc..) This Karmis mecha papercraft stands about 10 inches tall when completed.

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Mecha Papercraft - Karmis

Karmis Mecha Papercraft

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Toradora! - Tenori Tiger Papercraft 2

Toradora Tenori Tiger PapercraftI saw this on my inbox last night, a second Tenori Tiger papercraft - based on the Toradora! manga and anime series. You've probably seen the first Tenori Tiger papercraft we posted before, it was from our friend toriaezu about a couple weeks ago. But this new one has a more rounder and accurate shape to it, making the end result much better. No clues about the designer though.


Toradora - Tenori Tiger Papercraft 2
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A bit of diy...

...for my blog in the form of a new header - i'm loving crochet just now, especially granny cushions! i've got a plan brewing in my head for a huge crochet bedspread, a nice light weight one for the summer but i've got far too many christmas projects on the go (i'm hoping the sun will peek out today so i can get some good pics) so i can't even think about starting it - roll on the new year ;)

...also, a bit of real diy, this time for my studio. obviously i don't have a before pic, i already had two coats of paint on before i remembered! just imagine untreated pine that's gone a nasty bright orange colour - ugh!

...just a cheapo unit that i got from argos a few years ago. i had intended to get new units but what with the credit crunch, the mountain of white paint i had stashed in a cupboard and the desire to buy more yarn than i would know what to do with, i thought i'd see how it would do with a lick of paint - not too bad at all me-thinks :)

...so today's plan is to start the other unit, don't even think about a before pic ;) and hopefully get some photographing done so i have some crafty stuff to blog about - it's looking promising the sun is shining just now, fingers crossed...

emma
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Hikaru no Go: Kishimoto Kaoru

hikaru no go cosplay - kishimoto kaoruThe president of the Go Club in Kaio Middle school, Kishimoto Kaoru was a former insei who did not become a professional Go player. Kaoru is known for having the ability to read his opponent’s habits and weaknesses, an observation he uses to attack them directly. He is also well known for his love of black coffee.

It took me a while to try and figure out who this character is. I was only able to read some chapters of this manga and I wasn’t able to read about this character at all. I did remember Toya Akira going to Kaio Middle School though, so it gave me a clue as to who he was.

Great job on this cosplay! I love the attitude the cosplayer is projecting…

Thanksgiving contest winners 1

I have had a fantastic turnout to my Thanksgiving contest - nearly 110 entries! Thanks to all that participated!

I have spent a lot of time reading the responses, and there are some among them that are just jewels - people's testimonials of how Math Mammoth has helped the children or even saved the entire homeschool.

In fact, while reading through, I decided to cast aside my earlier rules about the number of winners, and so there will be MORE winners than what I announced originally.

This post is about the results for the category 2: Give your excuses for not using Math Mammoth yet -- because these were simply easier to judge. Category 1 winners will be published soon after this.

I hope you will enjoy reading through the entries.

TOOT TO DOO DOO!

1st Prize: $50 credit to get Math Mammoth books

There are two winners.

1. Robin G.

Excerpt from her entry:

... Finances have been very tight for us -- at times nonexistent! My husband suddenly became ill at the beginning of this year and has been unable to work since then. Thankfully, he had short and long-term disability insurance through his now former employer. We do have an income each month, but it is significantly less than when he worked (and even that was much lower than most people consider it possible to live on!). We sold our house in September and have been trying to build another one debt free with the help of friends and family. It is a very small one room cabin style house with no electricity, simply because we cannot afford it. Now we do not have a house payment (and are currently living with my parents until our cabin is ready), but my husband's health insurance and medical expenses total more than our house payment was. I do not want to seem to be complaining, because we know we are very blessed. Right now, we simply cannot afford to buy homeschool curriculum. ...

Read this entry in its entirety



2. Shawn Orton

This year my class is struggling kids,
Whose math has never been the best
Their current book is full of words,
That put comprehension to the test.

One glance at the book, they're overwhelmed!
They need to learn in smaller bites,
But to create the worksheets they would need
Would take many of my days and nights.

And there's the bane of teachers all,
The school does not provide the means
To purchase supplies we feel would help,
And are wallets already are sadly lean.

To my rescue, will you come?
With green or gold books for middle school,
I'll cross my fingers and hope for the best,
To win would definitely be really cool.

2nd Prize: $30 credit to get Math Mammoth books

Again, two winners.

1. Anna Odle was full of questions. Here's a sample of them:
1. I am happy with my 1st graders curriculum and his ability to do it. Is your curriculum a supplement? Or is it complete on it own, or perhaps both are true? I did not see if there was a teacher's book to go with a students work. If I download the book do I get the whole thing, or am I just downloading sections of the program?

2. My 3rd grader does not claim to enjoy math and struggles with the amount of work he is expected to do each day. He does not like to copy problems, which he does in his current book. I can see that your downloads would eliminate the need for him to copy his own work, he would just be filling in worksheets. But do I need a different book from the Blue Series for him or does it cover all 3rd grade material? It seemed like a couple of books overlapped the 3rd grade level. Where do I start with him?

3. ...
Read her entry in its entirety

2. Kalyani made a chart of opposing and promoting thoughts that I thought was very original.

The devil...The angel...The result? Me thinks...
Indian math is supposed to be good, right? What makes me think Math Mammoth will add more value? I've grown up studying Indian math. It is good but I had a tough time coping. I don't want my daughter to go through any of the math-phobia I had (and still have). I want material that looks fun, that patiently builds concepts, and that is smart enough for her.Let me think about it a little more and decide...
There are tons of free worksheets on the internet why am I thinking of spending money (paying in dollars!!) to get some?Thats what I've been doing so far search and search download whatever I can manage to get and serve it up to my daughter. Is this random selection doing her any good? One day she has a problem set too tough for her level the next day it is a breeze not at all challenging.

May be I should spend just ten minutes more and search a little longer... maybe there is a good worksheet site I'm missing... ..maybe...

I've never bought anything from overseas on the Internet. Can I do it? Will it work? Will I mess it up horribly?That's a real concern. But I have to do it some day!Maybe when I feel a little more brave and adventurous. Let me first check with my Bank if my credit card will work for this.


Read her entry in its entirety

3rd Prize: $20 credit to get Math Mammoth books

Here we have several winners. Their entries are posted below.

I am NOT a formal math teacher; rather, I am a regional instructional technology facilitator so do not directly teach children. I do, however, often teach technology integration to math teachers who seem to me to be in a rut, constantly trying to perk their students who are not so interested.

I usually provide activities, links, and hot lists for these teachers via the eight school districts technology directors, my home district math coordinator, and my web site. I do have a budget, but it is generally taken by salaries for my assistant and myself, travel to the large ends of my coverage area, and supplies and logistical purchases. I never have the luxury of buying specific things for my region.

I think math is important enough to be a major concern to us all. Your products might be a tool I can use to reach teachers to acquire for their classrooms and schools if they are of that much interest to them. Since I do know good instruction and hope I am able to recognize good or great materials, I would like to receive copies of the title series for pre-algebra and first algebra so I can present them to math teachers in my region for their evaluation.

Sincerely,
David Cox


Ok,
I suppose I should enter the contest.
I contemplated it.

But, I decided I'd enter it as much as I promise myself to research which package I'm going to buy.

I am economical minded. I want the best and most for my money. Therefore, I want a package deal. I go to the page for package deals. I decide I want the one that comes with free bonus Soft-Pak.

Then, I wonder which package Light Blue? or the blue, golden, or green and then I see the the Blue series, the Golden series, and the Green series books for 100!

However, I don't see a side by side comparison chart. Just a list. I'm confused. I wish there was a chart to indicate what books are in each package for comparison. I also need to figure out what 5-A from the light blue series is.

That's it. My time is up and the kids need instruction. The math book like I used in school is working for them. I return to using it. I will come back later and chart what workbooks are in what package and what workbooks cover the same topics. I will take time to read more of the emails. Perhaps I should buy a workbook to see the quality of the book too. 100 bucks is a lot to spend. I need time to research it.
However, I never make it back to make a chart that compares the series.

I end up still using the same old school text books.

That is why I haven't bought. I'm still trying to comparison shop and understand each program. I think a online chart would help. Which series goes over addition, fraction, money, etc...
Is there any comparison between the series?

However, it is time that keeps me from buying or writing a real winning entry for Thanksgiving Contest. It might be a better program for my kids.

Fawn

Dear Maria,

I have never used a Math Mammoth book. I have used some of the free samples online, though! And, each time I go through the free samples, I vow to order the whole download of all the books! I love the visuals the worksheets include. I love the suggestions for teaching concepts. When I plan a lesson and use these worksheets, it is always successful. I really love everything about Math Mammoth yet; I still have not purchased the download.

I teach special education and my students are in 6th and 7th grade. Their math skills vary from adding single digits to beginning algebra. Math Mammoth could help me met each of their needs individually. Math Mammoth could make me a more successful teacher. Math mammoth could make math make more sense to my students. Yet, each time I decide to order Math Mammoth, my personal budget will not allow it. And, our school budget is frozen due to the state of California’s budget crisis.

Until the day I can actually order Math Mammoth, I am thankful that some free worksheets are available to me. Thank you Maria Miller, and one day, I will use all the Math Mammoth books.

Sincerely,
Janice Giglio, Special Day Class teacher


Dear Maria

I am very impressed by your work and inspire to do such a program in mathematics at my own end.

But unfortunately my family and professional commitments bar me to do so and I regret for doing nothing inpite of knowing the dire need in my country.

Maria, in Pakistan we have a very low literacy rate and public school conditions are far from pathetic, what about the students and their learning.

We are developing items for conceptual understanding of concepts in English, Mathematics and Science. Your website has been a great source in helping developing questions for facilitating difficult concepts and terminologies.

Maria I would like to extend my profound gratitude in creating such a website where free material is available that helps individuals to benefit in the most ethical and moral manner.

We have developed a booklet for prospect teachers (who are unaware of such items) so that they gear themselves and also acquaint to the creative ways of questions and answers.

Thank you a bundle and look forward to your comments/suggestions . This will be very beneficial in development of more material (support and self-explanatory).

Regards
Bina Nadeem


Dear Maria,

CONTEST or NO CONTEST I am delighted to share my views on your Math Mammoth workbooks & worksheets.

Let me be frank with you that so far I couldn't buy your books despite all my willingness. Reason being simple, I am in Yemen and I don't have a CREDIT CARD to buy your books on line.

As far as series are concerned, I would love to go for all the series: Blue, LB, Golden & Green. This I am saying based on the content displayed on your website and some free downloads that you offered in the past. They are really amazing.

Back home in India, I have recommended this site to many of our friends & teachers and they might have used your resources for teaching and learning maths for their kids.

In my case I happen to download your free workbooks for our kids and they were so excited to do the worksheets. My children are in class -1 & Class-3 and I really miss the complete sets for them.

I myself have been an outstanding student throughout my school & college years and math used to be my choicest subject.

Your course materials & the collections of sums are really interesting & exciting for the kids specially during their formative years. The prices of the books are also quite reasonable.

You're doing an outstanding work in this area of spreading learning through mathmammoth. I really appreciate and would recommend all your books & WSs for every parent & the children.

I am trying to get an INTERNATIONAL CREDIT card in Yemen through which I will be able to buy your books on-line and once I get it, I will buy all your sets on the very first opportunity for my kids.

They love your WSs.

Thanks & best regards,

Udal Ram
Republic of Yemen.


Dear Maria,

I would really like to enter the contest for one (or more) of your Mammoth Books. I like all of them, but especially the light blue books. I have been especially impressed by the variety of concepts and activities that I have seen in the samples, and your explanations of these concepts are excellent.

Why can't I buy your Mammoth Books? I am a Religious Sister. I belong to the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate. A Religious Sister takes vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. This means that we have no money at our disposal, nor do we use credit cards, which generally excludes me from ordering ANYTHING from the Internet. I would receive permission to purchase materials if I could use them in my assigned work and had gift certificates or vouchers. If I were to win this contest, I feel that this would greatly help my ability to teach various levels of mathematics, and have a source of supplemental materials to support the curriculum in place in the school I work in.

Thank you. I really appreciate this opportunity, even if I shouldn't win. I think it is very generous to give those of us who for some reason are unable to purchase your materials a possibility to acquire them.

May God reward you,
Sister Valentine Curry

Besides these, I decided to grant a bunch of $10 prizes (entries not published here).

Winners will receive an email about how to claim their prize.

Thanksgiving contest winners 1

I have had a fantastic turnout to my Thanksgiving contest - nearly 110 entries! Thanks to all that participated!

I have spent a lot of time reading the responses, and there are some among them that are just jewels - people's testimonials of how Math Mammoth has helped the children or even saved the entire homeschool.

In fact, while reading through, I decided to cast aside my earlier rules about the number of winners, and so there will be MORE winners than what I announced originally.

This post is about the results for the category 2: Give your excuses for not using Math Mammoth yet -- because these were simply easier to judge. Category 1 winners will be published soon after this.

I hope you will enjoy reading through the entries.

TOOT TO DOO DOO!

1st Prize: $50 credit to get Math Mammoth books

There are two winners.

1. Robin G.

Excerpt from her entry:

... Finances have been very tight for us -- at times nonexistent! My husband suddenly became ill at the beginning of this year and has been unable to work since then. Thankfully, he had short and long-term disability insurance through his now former employer. We do have an income each month, but it is significantly less than when he worked (and even that was much lower than most people consider it possible to live on!). We sold our house in September and have been trying to build another one debt free with the help of friends and family. It is a very small one room cabin style house with no electricity, simply because we cannot afford it. Now we do not have a house payment (and are currently living with my parents until our cabin is ready), but my husband's health insurance and medical expenses total more than our house payment was. I do not want to seem to be complaining, because we know we are very blessed. Right now, we simply cannot afford to buy homeschool curriculum. ...

Read this entry in its entirety



2. Shawn Orton

This year my class is struggling kids,
Whose math has never been the best
Their current book is full of words,
That put comprehension to the test.

One glance at the book, they're overwhelmed!
They need to learn in smaller bites,
But to create the worksheets they would need
Would take many of my days and nights.

And there's the bane of teachers all,
The school does not provide the means
To purchase supplies we feel would help,
And are wallets already are sadly lean.

To my rescue, will you come?
With green or gold books for middle school,
I'll cross my fingers and hope for the best,
To win would definitely be really cool.

2nd Prize: $30 credit to get Math Mammoth books

Again, two winners.

1. Anna Odle was full of questions. Here's a sample of them:
1. I am happy with my 1st graders curriculum and his ability to do it. Is your curriculum a supplement? Or is it complete on it own, or perhaps both are true? I did not see if there was a teacher's book to go with a students work. If I download the book do I get the whole thing, or am I just downloading sections of the program?

2. My 3rd grader does not claim to enjoy math and struggles with the amount of work he is expected to do each day. He does not like to copy problems, which he does in his current book. I can see that your downloads would eliminate the need for him to copy his own work, he would just be filling in worksheets. But do I need a different book from the Blue Series for him or does it cover all 3rd grade material? It seemed like a couple of books overlapped the 3rd grade level. Where do I start with him?

3. ...
Read her entry in its entirety

2. Kalyani made a chart of opposing and promoting thoughts that I thought was very original.

The devil...The angel...The result? Me thinks...
Indian math is supposed to be good, right? What makes me think Math Mammoth will add more value? I've grown up studying Indian math. It is good but I had a tough time coping. I don't want my daughter to go through any of the math-phobia I had (and still have). I want material that looks fun, that patiently builds concepts, and that is smart enough for her.Let me think about it a little more and decide...
There are tons of free worksheets on the internet why am I thinking of spending money (paying in dollars!!) to get some?Thats what I've been doing so far search and search download whatever I can manage to get and serve it up to my daughter. Is this random selection doing her any good? One day she has a problem set too tough for her level the next day it is a breeze not at all challenging.

May be I should spend just ten minutes more and search a little longer... maybe there is a good worksheet site I'm missing... ..maybe...

I've never bought anything from overseas on the Internet. Can I do it? Will it work? Will I mess it up horribly?That's a real concern. But I have to do it some day!Maybe when I feel a little more brave and adventurous. Let me first check with my Bank if my credit card will work for this.


Read her entry in its entirety

3rd Prize: $20 credit to get Math Mammoth books

Here we have several winners. Their entries are posted below.

I am NOT a formal math teacher; rather, I am a regional instructional technology facilitator so do not directly teach children. I do, however, often teach technology integration to math teachers who seem to me to be in a rut, constantly trying to perk their students who are not so interested.

I usually provide activities, links, and hot lists for these teachers via the eight school districts technology directors, my home district math coordinator, and my web site. I do have a budget, but it is generally taken by salaries for my assistant and myself, travel to the large ends of my coverage area, and supplies and logistical purchases. I never have the luxury of buying specific things for my region.

I think math is important enough to be a major concern to us all. Your products might be a tool I can use to reach teachers to acquire for their classrooms and schools if they are of that much interest to them. Since I do know good instruction and hope I am able to recognize good or great materials, I would like to receive copies of the title series for pre-algebra and first algebra so I can present them to math teachers in my region for their evaluation.

Sincerely,
David Cox


Ok,
I suppose I should enter the contest.
I contemplated it.

But, I decided I'd enter it as much as I promise myself to research which package I'm going to buy.

I am economical minded. I want the best and most for my money. Therefore, I want a package deal. I go to the page for package deals. I decide I want the one that comes with free bonus Soft-Pak.

Then, I wonder which package Light Blue? or the blue, golden, or green and then I see the the Blue series, the Golden series, and the Green series books for 100!

However, I don't see a side by side comparison chart. Just a list. I'm confused. I wish there was a chart to indicate what books are in each package for comparison. I also need to figure out what 5-A from the light blue series is.

That's it. My time is up and the kids need instruction. The math book like I used in school is working for them. I return to using it. I will come back later and chart what workbooks are in what package and what workbooks cover the same topics. I will take time to read more of the emails. Perhaps I should buy a workbook to see the quality of the book too. 100 bucks is a lot to spend. I need time to research it.
However, I never make it back to make a chart that compares the series.

I end up still using the same old school text books.

That is why I haven't bought. I'm still trying to comparison shop and understand each program. I think a online chart would help. Which series goes over addition, fraction, money, etc...
Is there any comparison between the series?

However, it is time that keeps me from buying or writing a real winning entry for Thanksgiving Contest. It might be a better program for my kids.

Fawn

Dear Maria,

I have never used a Math Mammoth book. I have used some of the free samples online, though! And, each time I go through the free samples, I vow to order the whole download of all the books! I love the visuals the worksheets include. I love the suggestions for teaching concepts. When I plan a lesson and use these worksheets, it is always successful. I really love everything about Math Mammoth yet; I still have not purchased the download.

I teach special education and my students are in 6th and 7th grade. Their math skills vary from adding single digits to beginning algebra. Math Mammoth could help me met each of their needs individually. Math Mammoth could make me a more successful teacher. Math mammoth could make math make more sense to my students. Yet, each time I decide to order Math Mammoth, my personal budget will not allow it. And, our school budget is frozen due to the state of California’s budget crisis.

Until the day I can actually order Math Mammoth, I am thankful that some free worksheets are available to me. Thank you Maria Miller, and one day, I will use all the Math Mammoth books.

Sincerely,
Janice Giglio, Special Day Class teacher


Dear Maria

I am very impressed by your work and inspire to do such a program in mathematics at my own end.

But unfortunately my family and professional commitments bar me to do so and I regret for doing nothing inpite of knowing the dire need in my country.

Maria, in Pakistan we have a very low literacy rate and public school conditions are far from pathetic, what about the students and their learning.

We are developing items for conceptual understanding of concepts in English, Mathematics and Science. Your website has been a great source in helping developing questions for facilitating difficult concepts and terminologies.

Maria I would like to extend my profound gratitude in creating such a website where free material is available that helps individuals to benefit in the most ethical and moral manner.

We have developed a booklet for prospect teachers (who are unaware of such items) so that they gear themselves and also acquaint to the creative ways of questions and answers.

Thank you a bundle and look forward to your comments/suggestions . This will be very beneficial in development of more material (support and self-explanatory).

Regards
Bina Nadeem


Dear Maria,

CONTEST or NO CONTEST I am delighted to share my views on your Math Mammoth workbooks & worksheets.

Let me be frank with you that so far I couldn't buy your books despite all my willingness. Reason being simple, I am in Yemen and I don't have a CREDIT CARD to buy your books on line.

As far as series are concerned, I would love to go for all the series: Blue, LB, Golden & Green. This I am saying based on the content displayed on your website and some free downloads that you offered in the past. They are really amazing.

Back home in India, I have recommended this site to many of our friends & teachers and they might have used your resources for teaching and learning maths for their kids.

In my case I happen to download your free workbooks for our kids and they were so excited to do the worksheets. My children are in class -1 & Class-3 and I really miss the complete sets for them.

I myself have been an outstanding student throughout my school & college years and math used to be my choicest subject.

Your course materials & the collections of sums are really interesting & exciting for the kids specially during their formative years. The prices of the books are also quite reasonable.

You're doing an outstanding work in this area of spreading learning through mathmammoth. I really appreciate and would recommend all your books & WSs for every parent & the children.

I am trying to get an INTERNATIONAL CREDIT card in Yemen through which I will be able to buy your books on-line and once I get it, I will buy all your sets on the very first opportunity for my kids.

They love your WSs.

Thanks & best regards,

Udal Ram
Republic of Yemen.


Dear Maria,

I would really like to enter the contest for one (or more) of your Mammoth Books. I like all of them, but especially the light blue books. I have been especially impressed by the variety of concepts and activities that I have seen in the samples, and your explanations of these concepts are excellent.

Why can't I buy your Mammoth Books? I am a Religious Sister. I belong to the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate. A Religious Sister takes vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. This means that we have no money at our disposal, nor do we use credit cards, which generally excludes me from ordering ANYTHING from the Internet. I would receive permission to purchase materials if I could use them in my assigned work and had gift certificates or vouchers. If I were to win this contest, I feel that this would greatly help my ability to teach various levels of mathematics, and have a source of supplemental materials to support the curriculum in place in the school I work in.

Thank you. I really appreciate this opportunity, even if I shouldn't win. I think it is very generous to give those of us who for some reason are unable to purchase your materials a possibility to acquire them.

May God reward you,
Sister Valentine Curry

Besides these, I decided to grant a bunch of $10 prizes (entries not published here).

Winners will receive an email about how to claim their prize.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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kuroshitsuji cosplay - sebastian michaelisThe butler of the Phantomhive household, Sebastian Michaelis is akuma de shitsuji desukara, literally "a demon and a butler" or "one hell of a butler". He is actually the demon with whom Ciel Phantomhive has formed a contract with, to serve him and protect him until he fulfills his goals.

And of course, as soon as that happens, Sebastian will take Ciel's soul; as their contract states.

A rather splendid cosplay of the demon "servant". It would be interesting to know why exactly he would go to such lengths to get Ciel's soul. I wouldn't think demons would work so hard for just any soul. Great cosplaying!