General Topics:
Articles
Charlotte Mason
Lap Books
Message Boards
Organization
Socialization
Sonlight and Related Sites
Other Curriculum Distributers
Used Curriculum Sites
Miscellaneous
School Subjects:
Art
History
Math
Music
Reading
Science
Writing and Grammar
Articles:
Homeschool Oasis Avoiding burnout, lots of ideas and over 100 homeschooling &
parenting articles!
Practical Homeschooling Magazine Articles/columnists--what a collection of HS articles!
Bad Homeschool Day
The Myth of Superwoman--a great article to read for all moms who try to do too much!
Planning the New School Year Great article on Crosswalk.com
Homeschool Highlights Dean and Karen Andreola's site, some Charlotte Mason
articles.
Narration: Great article by Karen Andreola!
Whole Heart Ministries Newsletter by Clay and Sally Clarkson--go to their website to
sign up.
Charlotte Mason:
I'm partial to many of the CM methods. If you haven't read about it before, hopefully
these sites will help. I really enjoyed the book, For the children's Sake by Susan
Schaeffer Macauley.
A CM education Another good overview, with old-fashioned b&w clipart, and a
wonderful summary of the CM Motto--I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, definitely worth
reading!
4 real learning: This site has a good overview of the CM method.
Queen Homeschool "The Charlotte Mason Store and a whole lot more..."
Lap Books:
Homeschool through the Ages Lap book ideas
Living Literature with Lapbook Learning Description of lap books
Message Boards:
Homeschool Chat: "Get ready to be encouraged" Scheduled topics and open chat
times.
Homeschool Library A nice mix of homeschoolers on this board!
Sonlight Forums A huge site & a wealth of information! You can discuss non-Sonlight
curriculum here too.
Articles
Charlotte Mason
Lap Books
Message Boards
Organization
Socialization
Sonlight and Related Sites
Other Curriculum Distributers
Used Curriculum Sites
Miscellaneous
School Subjects:
Art
History
Math
Music
Reading
Science
Writing and Grammar
Articles:
Homeschool Oasis Avoiding burnout, lots of ideas and over 100 homeschooling &
parenting articles!
Practical Homeschooling Magazine Articles/columnists--what a collection of HS articles!
Bad Homeschool Day
The Myth of Superwoman--a great article to read for all moms who try to do too much!
Planning the New School Year Great article on Crosswalk.com
Homeschool Highlights Dean and Karen Andreola's site, some Charlotte Mason
articles.
Narration: Great article by Karen Andreola!
Whole Heart Ministries Newsletter by Clay and Sally Clarkson--go to their website to
sign up.
Charlotte Mason:
I'm partial to many of the CM methods. If you haven't read about it before, hopefully
these sites will help. I really enjoyed the book, For the children's Sake by Susan
Schaeffer Macauley.
A CM education Another good overview, with old-fashioned b&w clipart, and a
wonderful summary of the CM Motto--I Am, I Can, I Ought, I Will, definitely worth
reading!
4 real learning: This site has a good overview of the CM method.
Queen Homeschool "The Charlotte Mason Store and a whole lot more..."
Lap Books:
Homeschool through the Ages Lap book ideas
Living Literature with Lapbook Learning Description of lap books
Message Boards:
Homeschool Chat: "Get ready to be encouraged" Scheduled topics and open chat
times.
Homeschool Library A nice mix of homeschoolers on this board!
Sonlight Forums A huge site & a wealth of information! You can discuss non-Sonlight
curriculum here too.
Organization
(see also Organization/Homelife under Parenting Links):
Donna Young Printables & Resources Organizing tips, downloadable forms
Manager's of Their Homes I am not a "scheduler" by nature and I don't clock-watch
most of the time, but this book helps me define & accomplish my goals. I appreciate
Teri Maxwell's emphasis on prayer. I do make up a "schedule" but in reality I am
flexible with it and tend to follow more an order of events. And unlike her, I need 9
hours of sleep or I burn out!
Katherine's Pages Homeschooling ideas and organizing tips. Also uses Sonlight.
Socialization
How to answer the Socialization Question once and for all (socializing vs. socialization)
Sonlight and related Sites:
(see also Organization/Homelife under Parenting Links):
Donna Young Printables & Resources Organizing tips, downloadable forms
Manager's of Their Homes I am not a "scheduler" by nature and I don't clock-watch
most of the time, but this book helps me define & accomplish my goals. I appreciate
Teri Maxwell's emphasis on prayer. I do make up a "schedule" but in reality I am
flexible with it and tend to follow more an order of events. And unlike her, I need 9
hours of sleep or I burn out!
Katherine's Pages Homeschooling ideas and organizing tips. Also uses Sonlight.
Socialization
How to answer the Socialization Question once and for all (socializing vs. socialization)
Sonlight and related Sites:
This is our main curriculum, we really enjoy it! Great forums for encouragement,
Awesome books--my son says history is his favorite subject! If you are planning on
being a first-time Sonlight customer, consider ordering through this link and they will
give us a small commission. Thanks! If you're not a first-time customer but want to
ask me questions, send me an email. I'm always available to talk Sonlight or
homeschooling!
Paula's Archives This is a great site for Sonlight support as well as articles, curriculum
reviews (very informative), activity ideas for school-age and for toddlers...
Honeypot Hollow Encouraging articles, curriculum descriptions, resource lists
Rainbow Fairies Mom's "Gravy Pages" Extra K & 1 activities, "Looney bin" songs
for homeschooling moms, what a hoot!
Roads to Everywhere: Ideas and Links for Supplementing Sonlight
High Country Learning "A Sonlight booth on the web."
Other Curriculum Distributers:
Rainbow Resource I think their print catalog is easier to use than their site, I refer to it
often. Reviews of almost 30,000 homeschooling items--if it's on the market, there's a
good chance RR carries it. Great prices.
Timberdoodle Just plain fun, wish I could buy it all up, LOL! Also great prices.
LaCelle Family Ministries "We are a company that sells homeschool curriculum and
books at reasonable prices with good service."
Used Curriculum Sites:
Please note: While I've never personally had any trouble buying or selling
used, I know it happens. Be careful!
Places I've sold on:
Ebay
Homeschool Classifieds I love this site particularly because all of the listings are
organized--you can find whether someone is selling what you want so easily!
Sonlight Great place to sell SL stuff but there is a fee to post on this particular board
(it is not included in the regular forum membership).
Veg Source This site is HUGE. Categories are loose--by groups of grade levels &
by curriculum/non-curriculum.
The Well Trained Mind I always seem to have good luck on this site--and the search
feature works well. I know because I've had people email me months later to see if
something is still available! (You can post to say something is sold, and I'm learning to
do that!)
Places I've bought from, in addition to the "sold on" sites:
Extensive listing of HS used Curriculum sites
Half dot com
Other places to find Used Books:
Abe Books
Addall Books
Alibris
Powell's Books
Awesome books--my son says history is his favorite subject! If you are planning on
being a first-time Sonlight customer, consider ordering through this link and they will
give us a small commission. Thanks! If you're not a first-time customer but want to
ask me questions, send me an email. I'm always available to talk Sonlight or
homeschooling!
Paula's Archives This is a great site for Sonlight support as well as articles, curriculum
reviews (very informative), activity ideas for school-age and for toddlers...
Honeypot Hollow Encouraging articles, curriculum descriptions, resource lists
Rainbow Fairies Mom's "Gravy Pages" Extra K & 1 activities, "Looney bin" songs
for homeschooling moms, what a hoot!
Roads to Everywhere: Ideas and Links for Supplementing Sonlight
High Country Learning "A Sonlight booth on the web."
Other Curriculum Distributers:
Rainbow Resource I think their print catalog is easier to use than their site, I refer to it
often. Reviews of almost 30,000 homeschooling items--if it's on the market, there's a
good chance RR carries it. Great prices.
Timberdoodle Just plain fun, wish I could buy it all up, LOL! Also great prices.
LaCelle Family Ministries "We are a company that sells homeschool curriculum and
books at reasonable prices with good service."
Used Curriculum Sites:
Please note: While I've never personally had any trouble buying or selling
used, I know it happens. Be careful!
Places I've sold on:
Ebay
Homeschool Classifieds I love this site particularly because all of the listings are
organized--you can find whether someone is selling what you want so easily!
Sonlight Great place to sell SL stuff but there is a fee to post on this particular board
(it is not included in the regular forum membership).
Veg Source This site is HUGE. Categories are loose--by groups of grade levels &
by curriculum/non-curriculum.
The Well Trained Mind I always seem to have good luck on this site--and the search
feature works well. I know because I've had people email me months later to see if
something is still available! (You can post to say something is sold, and I'm learning to
do that!)
Places I've bought from, in addition to the "sold on" sites:
Extensive listing of HS used Curriculum sites
Half dot com
Other places to find Used Books:
Abe Books
Addall Books
Alibris
Powell's Books
Miscellaneous:
Happy Hands This colorful poster will help you train your children to obey with respect,
love, diligence, and a good attitude.
Four to Explore Don't start with a search engine, start with 42explore! This web
project provides "four to explore" for each topic. On each page you'll find definitions,
activities, the 4 good starting points, and many more links and resources for the
thematic topic.
Funny Moms When you need a good laugh, check out these videos! You can listen to
selections of the songs such as It's My Homeschool and I'll Cry If I Want To online.
(link expired, if you find one, let me know please!)
Art:
Artcyclopedia Wow! Search by artist or by artwork
Deborah's Art (link not avail. at this time) Deborah is a High School art teacher, and
her husband homeschools their kids. Click on her picture to read her artist statement,
or scroll down the left column about 5/6 of the way to see her picture and links to her
past and present art (which includes "Journaling in Clay," a series of plates on the book
of Acts). Deborah has contributed a Hope Story to this site, Back To Life, about her
experiences with chronic Lyme Disease.
Drawing Tips: Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make
Glossary of Art Periods
Homeschool Arts--free visual arts lesson site (in various mediums!)
Miller Pads and Paper--hands down my favorite place to get art supplies--great prices,
and they have an awesome newsletter too, with art lessons for your kids included, and
sometimes contests and other information.
Portrait Gallery Historical Portraits indexed by name, all public domain
Happy Hands This colorful poster will help you train your children to obey with respect,
love, diligence, and a good attitude.
Four to Explore Don't start with a search engine, start with 42explore! This web
project provides "four to explore" for each topic. On each page you'll find definitions,
activities, the 4 good starting points, and many more links and resources for the
thematic topic.
Funny Moms When you need a good laugh, check out these videos! You can listen to
selections of the songs such as It's My Homeschool and I'll Cry If I Want To online.
(link expired, if you find one, let me know please!)
Art:
Artcyclopedia Wow! Search by artist or by artwork
Deborah's Art (link not avail. at this time) Deborah is a High School art teacher, and
her husband homeschools their kids. Click on her picture to read her artist statement,
or scroll down the left column about 5/6 of the way to see her picture and links to her
past and present art (which includes "Journaling in Clay," a series of plates on the book
of Acts). Deborah has contributed a Hope Story to this site, Back To Life, about her
experiences with chronic Lyme Disease.
Drawing Tips: Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make
Glossary of Art Periods
Homeschool Arts--free visual arts lesson site (in various mediums!)
Miller Pads and Paper--hands down my favorite place to get art supplies--great prices,
and they have an awesome newsletter too, with art lessons for your kids included, and
sometimes contests and other information.
Portrait Gallery Historical Portraits indexed by name, all public domain
History
Mystery of History Bright Ideas Press Website. We're using this along with Sonlight's
Core 1 this year, Incredible resource! "This everything you need for teaching Ancient
Civilizations through the time of Christ, all in one book. Chronological, Classical,
Complete. This is a truly unique and remarkable new product! Written for 4th - 8th
graders but adaptable for the whole family." I appreciate the integration of biblical and
secular history.
Christian Biographies Lots of great info on Christian Heroes!
Mystery of History Bright Ideas Press Website. We're using this along with Sonlight's
Core 1 this year, Incredible resource! "This everything you need for teaching Ancient
Civilizations through the time of Christ, all in one book. Chronological, Classical,
Complete. This is a truly unique and remarkable new product! Written for 4th - 8th
graders but adaptable for the whole family." I appreciate the integration of biblical and
secular history.
Christian Biographies Lots of great info on Christian Heroes!
Math:
Baseball Math Game Great game for addition and multiplication. Other games too!
Math Facts--online 1-minute math facts drill, simple but my kids enjoy these.
Short Division--I never learned this in school, but it's pretty neat, try it! Especially if
you have a child struggling with long-division.
Kidzone: Graded pre-made math drill sheets with cute winter theme graphics
Living Math I didn't know whether to put this link under Charlotte Mason or under
Math! You'll be amazed at how much math-oriented literature there is! Check out the
"library" link for extensive lists. I recently learned that there is a Living Math Yahoo
Email Group. Fascinating. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LivingMathForum/
Youngzones Children's Literature I am absolutely astounded at the volume of literature
on mathematics! Not just counting--addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
fractions, probability...copy the list and check out these resources at your local library!
Music:
San Francisco Symphony Kids Cute site, learn instruments & more.
Christian Guitar Resources Extensive database of music and artists. You can
download sheet music that is no longer under copyright.
Classics for Kids Listen to music and stories, plus learn about composers and
instruments
The Cyber Hymnal This site has over 4,700 Christian Hymns and Gospel Songs from
many denominations. You'll find lyrics, scores, MIDI files, pictures, history & more.
Worship Guitar--dvd lessons for 9.5 to adult
Kid's Worship Guitar--dvd lessons for 4-9 yo's
Reading:
Starfall FREE online beginning phonics readers and games. My kids love this site!
Reading Reflex Great, inexpensive learn-to-read curriculum, when I would get it out
for my son, he would say, "This is what I've been waiting for!" Rather than phonics
and rules, it's based on phono-graphix--letters don't "make" sounds, they are pictures
of sounds.
1000 Good Books List Put together by 25 homeschooling moms, this is an awesome
list!
Reading Level Assessment: For a quick, general idea of your child's reading level,
scroll about 1/3 down this page for a reading test.
Science:
Classical Astronomy - You can also sign up for their email newsletter for learning the
seasonal constellations, keeping informed of upcoming sky events, and showing the
historical relevance of astronomy to our culture.
Dinosaurs Word searches, questions to answer, pages to color, a matching game, and
more. It is based off the book that Science 2 uses, The Great Dinosuar Mystery and
the Bible.
Froguts--check this out, you can do a virtual dissection!
Mentos Experiment You really need to watch the video footage on this, funny & great
for kids too!
Tree ID Cool site for identifying what kind of tree you are looking at--it asks you
questions & takes you through step by step, very helpful!
Baseball Math Game Great game for addition and multiplication. Other games too!
Math Facts--online 1-minute math facts drill, simple but my kids enjoy these.
Short Division--I never learned this in school, but it's pretty neat, try it! Especially if
you have a child struggling with long-division.
Kidzone: Graded pre-made math drill sheets with cute winter theme graphics
Living Math I didn't know whether to put this link under Charlotte Mason or under
Math! You'll be amazed at how much math-oriented literature there is! Check out the
"library" link for extensive lists. I recently learned that there is a Living Math Yahoo
Email Group. Fascinating. Here's the link if you'd like to check it out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LivingMathForum/
Youngzones Children's Literature I am absolutely astounded at the volume of literature
on mathematics! Not just counting--addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
fractions, probability...copy the list and check out these resources at your local library!
Music:
San Francisco Symphony Kids Cute site, learn instruments & more.
Christian Guitar Resources Extensive database of music and artists. You can
download sheet music that is no longer under copyright.
Classics for Kids Listen to music and stories, plus learn about composers and
instruments
The Cyber Hymnal This site has over 4,700 Christian Hymns and Gospel Songs from
many denominations. You'll find lyrics, scores, MIDI files, pictures, history & more.
Worship Guitar--dvd lessons for 9.5 to adult
Kid's Worship Guitar--dvd lessons for 4-9 yo's
Reading:
Starfall FREE online beginning phonics readers and games. My kids love this site!
Reading Reflex Great, inexpensive learn-to-read curriculum, when I would get it out
for my son, he would say, "This is what I've been waiting for!" Rather than phonics
and rules, it's based on phono-graphix--letters don't "make" sounds, they are pictures
of sounds.
1000 Good Books List Put together by 25 homeschooling moms, this is an awesome
list!
Reading Level Assessment: For a quick, general idea of your child's reading level,
scroll about 1/3 down this page for a reading test.
Science:
Classical Astronomy - You can also sign up for their email newsletter for learning the
seasonal constellations, keeping informed of upcoming sky events, and showing the
historical relevance of astronomy to our culture.
Dinosaurs Word searches, questions to answer, pages to color, a matching game, and
more. It is based off the book that Science 2 uses, The Great Dinosuar Mystery and
the Bible.
Froguts--check this out, you can do a virtual dissection!
Mentos Experiment You really need to watch the video footage on this, funny & great
for kids too!
Tree ID Cool site for identifying what kind of tree you are looking at--it asks you
questions & takes you through step by step, very helpful!
Writing and Grammar:
Gift of Family Writing I haven't read the book yet, but I want to! Inspiring site! "...a
delight directed, practical approach to writing that will teach your children how to
communicate from their hearts, strengthen family relationships, and preserve a spiritual
legacy for generations to come."
BraveWriter "Live honestly, write bravely" is the motto on this site. I love The Writer's
Jungle, a great LA resource for kids in upper elementary and Jr. High (which could be
modified for younger kids as well). The author utilizes the style of writing I learned in
college through Peter Elbow's Writing With Power. Great articles, discussion board,
blog, and email reminders--almost a full-service LA! What a breath of fresh air! She
also teaches online writing classes, and has a course for highschoolers/college prep.
The Un-Scope and Sequence Great article for writing K-12 yo. If you're in the
throes & frustrated, a must-read!
Grammar Guide Excellent grammar site for questions.
Visual Thesaurus Type in a word & see a visual "word tree," very cool!
Startwrite We used this for all of our handwriting in K, I loved being able to customize
my own pages, and my kids improved a lot through tracing.
Gift of Family Writing I haven't read the book yet, but I want to! Inspiring site! "...a
delight directed, practical approach to writing that will teach your children how to
communicate from their hearts, strengthen family relationships, and preserve a spiritual
legacy for generations to come."
BraveWriter "Live honestly, write bravely" is the motto on this site. I love The Writer's
Jungle, a great LA resource for kids in upper elementary and Jr. High (which could be
modified for younger kids as well). The author utilizes the style of writing I learned in
college through Peter Elbow's Writing With Power. Great articles, discussion board,
blog, and email reminders--almost a full-service LA! What a breath of fresh air! She
also teaches online writing classes, and has a course for highschoolers/college prep.
The Un-Scope and Sequence Great article for writing K-12 yo. If you're in the
throes & frustrated, a must-read!
Grammar Guide Excellent grammar site for questions.
Visual Thesaurus Type in a word & see a visual "word tree," very cool!
Startwrite We used this for all of our handwriting in K, I loved being able to customize
my own pages, and my kids improved a lot through tracing.
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