What a great time we've have since sending out the last newsletter. We've met so many of you during the Mind Your Brain tour in March.
Over 175,000 people have attended Terry Small's seminars worldwide and now that number includes 800+ Kiwis! The Mind Your Brain tour was fantastic and the good news is that Terry is very keen to return to NZ in a few years so watch out for that.
• "I found the seminar liberating and inspiring"
• "I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the weekend's conference"
• "It was really very good"
Click here for many, many more testimonials like this. If you haven't already done so, sign up for Terry's free Brain Bulletin which always contains really interesting hints as to how to get your brain working more effectively:
www.terrysmall.com
The Mind Your Brain tour was brought to you by the Firelight Foundation
 | which is the not for profit wing of LearnEX. The Firelight Foundation exists to bring quality educational speakers like Terry out to NZ to inspire ordinary people like you and me!
We are in the process of organising another speaker so remember to keep an eye out on our events page for further information.
In this issue: Article of the month, New Products, Important Announcements, FREE freight offer, Upcoming Events and Specials
Article of the Month:
Speaking of the brain, I recently read an article which had some interesting points to make about the benefits of exercise on children. Among other things it concludes:
"40 minutes a day of aerobic exercise improved executive function—-that aspect of intelligence that helps us pay attention, plan, and resist distractions"
There is a catch regarding the exercise, however. Click here to find out what it is and to read the rest of the article
New Products:
We have been very busy sourcing some new products over the last few months. Here is a small selection of new products we have in stock or on the way. (And there are more to come in next month's newsletter!)
If you know of a great product, you think we should carry, tell us about it. Chances are we will think it's great too!
Exploring Creation with Anatomy
Yes, it's finally back from the printer! For those who are homeschooling primary aged children from a Christian perspective, you will be pleased to know that the 6th
Apologia Elementary book: Exploring Creation with Anatomy book is now in stock with our supplier and will be here in NZ very soon. Our latest shipment has been delayed a little as we were absolutely determined to make sure this book was on board! If you wish, you can pre-order a copy as these will sell out.
Click here for more information or to purchase
Now I Love Music
Are your children/students lacking motivation? This is a new publication which has a revolutionary and yet deceptively simple approach to practice through the use of inspirational stories rather
than external rewards (which are now being shown by research as being demotivating over time.) Feedback from teachers and parents is that the principles can equally apply to many areas of life; not just music.
Click here for more information or to purchase
Graham Braddock Art DVD series
At last!!!
Graham was a seminar speaker at the Auckland Mind Your Brain Conference and received great reviews from all attendees. He has conducted seminars for thousands of
 | NZ school and homeschooled children and now has released a new DVD series consisting of 4 instructional DVDs. Graham says, “I've helped thousands of children and adults to become really good at art by first teaching them how to draw well. Now I've created a DVD Art Course that is simple and practical.”
Click here for more information or to purchase
Newsflash: We have one set of Graham Braddock DVDs to give away!
Simply email competition@learnex.co.nz stating how many DVDs in the Graham Braddock art course or just become a fan on our facebook page (see below for link to our facebook page) and you will be in the draw to win.
Hurry: Entries close on the 10th of May.
The Spelling Rulebook
Before you switch off... do you know what the main key to learning English spelling
is? The answer is understanding the linguistic rules and phonic principles upon which English spelling is built. This book is an indispensible reference book for anyone teaching - classroom teachers, RTLBs, homeschoolers, tutors or even for students themselves to refer to.
Click here for more information or to purchase
Facebook
Click here to check out our brand new page!
If you are already on Facebook, become a fan to keep ahead of all the latest "in-between-newsletters" news. If you're not on Facebook, you don't know what you're missing!
You can leave feedback, ask questions and interact with other LearnEX users.
Check us out!
http://tinyurl.com/learnex-facebook
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Important Announcements:
Math U See and LearnEX are about to become two separate companies.
We will still sell both Math U See items and LearnEX items but as of mid April, orders will no longer be able to be combined as MUS will be shipped from a separate location.
To compensate for this, however, we have a great offer:
ALL ORDERS PLACED BETWEEN NOW AND THE 10th MAY WILL BE FREIGHT FREE!
This offer applies to all LearnEX orders, all MUS orders and all combined orders. No exceptions. I cannot recall the last time we offered freight free across the board so better make the most of it while you can! Feel free to pass this offer on to anyone you know may be interested.
Our unsophisticated online ordering system doesn't seem to be able to cope with a freight free option but never fear: although it will charge freight automatically, we will manually refund the freight cost back to your account.
Also, in order to receive your order freight free, you do need to mention this offer when placing your order. Do so in the comments field at the end of the ordering procedure.
Hurry, remember this offer closes midnight on the 10 May.
Math U See News
Math U See now has a great new updated website with online video samples, scope and sequence, user forum, blog and they are also on Facebook!
http://www.mathusee.com/
If you haven't heard of Math U See or you have but are wondering what all the fuss is about, you can request for a FREE DVD to be sent to you. As we are not into wastage around here, we do ask that you return it when you are finished with it but you can have it for as long as you need to in the meantime.
Upcoming Events
HEART Homeschooing Mother's Retreat - Totora Springs, Matamata
We will have sales tables at this event and I am also privileged to be a seminar speaker. If you want us to bring something specific, the more notice, the better!
Check out our Upcoming Events page for any events we will be attending or helping to organise
Open Days -
Auckland: Please note our new hours are
Every Thursday from 9am-11.30am and 3.30pm-5pm. Other times welcome by appointment.
Ph (09) 269 3532
Christchurch: Please phone Pam for an appointment
Ph (03) 347 4868
It is helpful if you let us know you are planning on coming so we can ensure someone is home.
Specials
Hiding Place/Bonhoeffer
Great combination on this collection of two classic audio CDs. Both
stories are true stories of hope and courage during war time. Focus on the Family Radio Theatre productions are not unabridged readings but rather high quality dramatised recordings which stick very closely to the 'feel' of the original story. Excellent value!
SPECIAL $49.95
Click here for more information or to purchase
Mini Globes
Great value on this compact little globe! Unlike inferior quality globes, this wee beauty actually tilts and swivels in both directions (two different colour ways - dark and light blue) like a larger globe.
RRP $40
SPECIAL $20
Click here for more information or to purchase
 | The Complete James Herriot boxed set
From the author whose books inspired and tickled the funny bone of millions of readers, these volumes of unforgettable memoirs chronicle James Herriot's years as a country veterinarian in Darrowby, Yorkshire England, from 1940 to 1995. This boxed set of eight delightful stories feature the complete works of James Herriot.
RRP $120 (I have seen them for up to $180!). SPECIAL $95
Click here for more information or to purchase
Julius Caesar audio CD
As told by master storyteller, Jim Weiss. Adventurer, conquerer, political genius, classic author - Julius Caesar
lived one of history’s most amazing lives. This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters told in a way that young listeners can grasp.
RRP $29.95
SPECIAL $22
Click here for more information or to purchase
For other great specials, check out our specials page online, join our short run specials email loop or become a fan on our facebook page - or do all three!
We have taken on a new staff member (recession: what recession?) so should be able to be more efficient in processing orders. Once she settles in, we'll introduce her.
If you are homeschooling and want us to get in anything in particular for you when the supervisory allowance arrives, just let us know. We can set aside your order and have it ready to go when the money comes through.
We don't sell Sonlight but we do sell many of their recommended resources or can source them for you.
Our advice is free and we also offer a 30 day money back 'change your mind' guarantee in case you take a look at purchase and decide it's not what you want after all (a few conditions apply - but not many!)
Until next time,
Enjoy your children!
Erena |
