This is not meant to be a thorough list. Yes it is pretty darn long, though, believe it or not, it has been pruned a great deal (*laugh*). This is simply the resource list I have compiled, so far, as a novice homeschooler.
There is a nearly overwhelming amount of information online for homeschoolers. For more resources: try a search on
google, or another good search engine, on specific areas of interest. Also, many of the resources below have lengthy lists of links (I just love alliteration).
Are you interested in:
General Homeschooling Resources with Lots of Links
Legal & Practical Issues in Homeschooling (What are the laws in my state? How do I get started?)
Book Lists (recommended reading lists for parents & students)
Homeschooling Approaches:
Charlotte Mason
The Classical Approach
Waldorf Education
Lesson Plan Ideas/Unit Studies (see also: Subjects)
Subjects:
Grammar
Math
Penmanship
Physical Education
Reading:
Learning to Read
Other Reading Resources (including book lists, book reviews, literature guides, and activity plans)
Science
Social Studies
Spelling
Writing
Poetry
Art
Organizational Help and Other Handy Stuff:
Forms to Print Out & Use in Homeschooling (lots of handy stuff: planner pages, graphic organizers, grade & attendance sheets, etc.)
Worksheets to Print Out
Not Worksheets (Fun learning activities such as making booklets, lapbooks, and games):
Making Books With Kids (including "lapbooks")
Educational Scrapbooking
Homeschooling With Notebooks:
Making Learning Games
Others
Feeling Overwhelmed? Let's face it, this collection of links even overwhelms me. Though I enjoy my limited time online, I often find it daunting and frustrating. One link takes me to another site, which contains yet another list of links, which leads to yet another list. I feel like one of the children who walked into legendary Narnia, wondering whether I will ever find my way back to the lamp post marking the point where I started. On a more mundane note, I find myself wandering through cyberspace the same way I sometimes find myself roaming through Wal Mart SuperCenter - overwhelmed and forgetting what I came for to begin with.
On that note, feel free to take a peek at my
list of ten most frequently visited homeschooling sites.
General Homeschooling Resources with Lots of Links
A to Z Home's CoolTremendous resource with many well-organized and well-annotated lists of links.
American Library Association: Great Web Sites for KidsExcellent list of carefully selected sites from the ALA. Well worth your time.
EasyFunSchoolGenerous site with many links, resources, and activities.
Jon's Homeschool Resources
Large, well organized site with a large, annotated list of links.
Library in the Sky
Tremendous resource; searchable database on virtually all subjects, including a section on homeschool lesson plans.
Super SaverA mammoth list of links, including worksheets and lesson plans. Some links are annotated.
Unit StudiesLinks to information on planning unit studies and ideas for unit studies; also offers many other types of homeschool information including: should I homeschool? how to get started? and different educational approaches used by homeschoolers; many homeschooling links.
Legal & Practical Issues in Homeschooling:What are the laws in my state? How do I get started?
Home Educators Association of VirginiaInformation on how to begin, testing, the Virginia law, local support groups, and much more.
Find a comparable organization for your state:
Homeschool Legal Defense Association List
Learning4liferesources.com List
Virginia Home Education AssociationLarge, active homeschool advocacy group.
Book Lists(recommended reading lists for parents & students; see also Subjects:Reading)
American Library Association Resources for Parents, Teens and KidsLinks to a wealth of resources, including lists of award-winning books, from the ALA.
Penny Gardner's Web Site: Links & Living BooksExtensive list of books of interest to homeschooling parents, especially those wishing to learn more about the Charlotte Mason method; recommended reading for children; make sure to check out the links at the bottom right of the page, which take you to Ms. Gardner's recommendations of books on Science, Math, History, Geography, Nature, & Languages. Excellent lists; also offers links to "Charlotte Mason friendly" web sites.
Valerie's Living Books
Lists of "living books," according to the Charlotte Mason philosophy.
The WellTrainedMind.com: Our Favorite BooksJessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer, authors of
The Well Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, offer their picks of worthwhile books for both adults and children.
Homeschooling Approaches:
Charlotte Mason:
Ambleside Online
Free on-line curriculum, with an extensive booklist, based on the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. This is a tremendous resource, with numerous articles on Charlotte Mason education. It includes a link to Mason's Original Homeschooling Series, published for free on-line, along with several mail groups.
Karen Andreola's Articles
Articles by Charlotte Mason home education innovator and author Karen Andreola.
The Breathing Room
Example of how to implement a Charlotte Mason education in home school; includes information on homeschooling a child with special needs (including speech delays). Beautiful site.
A Charlotte Mason Education
Numerous articles on Charlotte Mason education, and a free newsletter. Includes articles by several published authors, including Deborah Taylor-Hough and Catherine Levison.
A Charlotte Mason Education
A well-organized, unannotated list of Charlotte Mason resources.
Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Co.
Web site of Karen and Dean Andreola, innovators in the field of Charlotte Mason home education. For those interested in reading the primary source: Mason's
Original Homeschooling Series can be purchased through this site.
Charlotte Mason Study Loop
Mail group, links to essays, study topic schedules, links to list members' web sites, narration examples, and FAQs about Charlotte Mason.
Derham Family home page
A Catholic homeschooling family, using Charlotte Mason.
Ideas from Charlotte Mason: The Science of Relations
Thoughtful and articulate discussion of Charlotte Mason's ideas; offers helpful suggestions on nature study and narration.
My Charlotte Mason Study Notes
Personal notes on study of Charlotte Mason's philosophy and method of education.
The Original Homeschooling Series
For those interested in reading the primary source: Mason's
Original Homeschooling Series, published for free on-line!
Parker Family Site: How & Why We Homeschool
Example of how to implement a Charlotte Mason education in home school; includes articles on copywork, narration, timelines and memory work.
Penny Gardner's Web SiteInformative site by author Penny Gardner; includes articles on many aspects of Charlotte Mason education, including articles on specific subjects of study. Some resources are for sale, including many collections of recorder music and narration cubes.
4 Real Learning
Catholic Charlotte Mason mail group.
Tammy Glaser: Little Homeschool in the RockiesExample of a family homeschooling using the Charlotte Mason method, with narration examples. Includes information on home education of a child with special needs (autism) and a mail group for homeschoolers whose children are autistic.
The Classical Approach:
Trivium Pursuit Online: The Transformation of Classical Education
By Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn; Christian Classical Homeschooling. Teaching the Trivium: language, logic, and rhetoric. Includes an e-mail loop.
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home
By Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer, authors of the book
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, which was very helpful to me, as a new homeschooling mom, in getting started. Teaching the Trivium: language, logic, and rhetoric. A introduction to classical homeschooling, articles, tips on teaching your child to read, links to classical homeschoolers’ web logs, reading lists.
Waldorf Education
Waldorf HomeschoolersA large site offering support and information on home and/or un-schooling based on a Waldorf Inspired Curriculum. I recommend viewing the
site map to locate links to articles on many educational and parenting topics.
Oak Meadow Homeschool CurriculumThis is a solid Waldorf Inspired program. Even if you don't purchase any of their materials. you can find helpful information including downloadable
sample lesson plans, descriptions of their educational philosophy and curricula, and original homeschooling articles.
Lesson Plan Ideas/Unit Studies (see also: Subjects)
(I have marked those sites with an * that offer unit studies)
A to Z: Home's Cool: Lesson Plans for FreeLarge list of links to free lesson plan sources.
American Teachers: Lesson Plans/Resources
Tremendous site offering links to sites with lesson plan ideas for virtually all subjects; includes a section with worksheets and flashcards.
Columbia Education Center Lesson PlansLesson plans on Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and other subjects, created by teachers for use in their own classrooms.
Discovery School (Discovery Channel)Hundreds of original lesson plans, all written by teachers for teachers. Arranged by subject, grade, or both.
Easy Fun School: Subject IndexThis site contains a wealth of ideas.
*Easy Fun School: Unit Study IndexThis site contains a wealth of ideas; many free unit studies.
Edhelper.comLessons, worksheets, and test prep materials on many topics; nicely organized by subject and grade level. Some are free, but many are "locked" unless you purchase a membership for $19.99 per year (in some cases, only
part of the lesson is available for free).
Enchanted Learning Software Home Page
Huge site with many themes and printable resources; excellent for preschool and elementary school.
*Home School in the WoodsFree unit studies and tips on developing unit studies.
KidZoneNicely organized site: animal classes and habitats, Canadian and U.S. geography, language arts activities, math, simple science experiments, theme unit on The Gingerbread Man, card tricks, and more. This would be very good for thematic units or unit studies with preschoolers or elementary students.
Lesson Plans Page
Many free lesson plans in virtually all subjects. They are organized by subject, grade level and topic.
Lesson Tutor: Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Unit StudiesMany lesson plans, arranged in a table format that is visually pleasing and very easy to find your way around.
Montessori Teachers Collective: Teacher Training AlbumsAlbums on Math, History, Geometry, Biology and Language for various age groups.
More Resource Links (Resources for Gaston County Homeschoolers)Large, well-organized list of links; offers links to ideas for unit studies and lesson plans; includes links to ideas for teaching math, science, music, art, economics, reading, writing, history, and geography.
The Solution SiteLarge collection of units and lessons, with a searchable database.
Unit StudiesLinks to information on planning unit studies and ideas for unit studies; also offers many other types of homeschool information including: should I homeschool? how to get started? and different educational approaches used by homeschoolers; many homeschooling links.
*Highland Heritage Home SchoolOffers tips for developing unit studies and a generous list of free unit studies.
*Christine's Country UnitsSells unit studies on various states and countries in PDF format. I looked at her free sample unit (on Nigeria) and it looked quite interesting and thorough. She also offers free worksheets, links, and original articles on homeschooling.
Subjects:(see also lesson plan ideas)
Grammar
A to Z Home’s School: Grammar
Many resources, including on-line activities and games.
The Kiss Grammar SiteRichly informative site by a college English professor. Essays on teaching grammar.
Mrs. Dingman's Favorite
Language Arts LinksWorksheets, online grammar games, and other resources.
Math
Ideas on Teaching Math:
Living Math!The author of this site, Julie Brennan, wrote: "Insisting a child must be taught traditional, scope-and-sequence arithmetic to learn mathematics is like saying one must learn classical note reading and scales before one can learn music. You might get there, but you miss out on the inspiration of beautiful music created by the masters along the way." If, like my daughter and me, you have become accustomed to thinking of math as a source of drudgery or, worse, a source of failure, you might find her approach refreshing. This interdisciplinary approach offers biographies of famous mathematicians, numerous book reviews, and a study group based on a book titled
The Heart of Mathematics. Based on a quick glance at the study group's itinerary, this book explores such topics as appreciating mathematical patterns in nature, understanding arithmetic patterns, and considering the concept of infinity.
Chisenbop Tutorial
Teaches a technique of doing basic arithmetic using your fingers; it is a similar concept to the abacus. It is attributed to the Korean tradition.
Fibonacci Numbers, the Golden Section & the Golden String
Introduction to these mathematical concepts, with links to many resources.
"Good Stuff: Measuring Up" by Becky Rupp, article in
Home Education Magazine
Creative, hands-on ideas for teaching measurement skills, with lots of recommendations for living books on this subject.
Integer Bars (or Cuisenaire Rods)Ideas for using Cuisenaire Rods (type of math manipulatives).
"Math!"
by David H. Albert, article on
The Resourceful HomeschoolerInteresting perspective on the teaching of math in the U.S.; an acquaintance of mine, in New York, called math "the most mistaught subject there is." I found this article to be worth a second - and third - reading. It includes some creative ideas for homeschoolers who want an alternative to drill-type math learning.
"Math Lesson Plan Ideas," article in
Homeschool Fun magazine
Ideas for teaching about calendars and time, applying math principles to everyday activities, geometric addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division, math mysteries,
algebra, math games, telling time, money and measuring, and more.
Mathematical Tale WindsClever and imaginative site which teaches math concepts, for grades K-8, through stories.
Montessori Teachers Collective: Teacher Training AlbumsSee albums on Math and Geometry for various age groups.
Natural Math Topics
Math teaching strategies and activities.
"Read Any Good Math Lately?" by Holly Furguson, article in
Lesson TutorInformative article on teaching math through children's literature.
Solving Math
Word ProblemsStep-by-step, verbal instructions for tackling math word problems; includes key words to look for in determining what operation to use. It appears to be designed for older students to use, in Algebra, but could be modified for younger students.
How to Use SOROBAN(ABACUS)
Puzzles, Games & Other Math Activities:
A+ Math
Includes a Game Room with online math games, online or print worksheets, flashcards, and other activities.
AAA MathTutorials and on-line activities on many math skills for grades K-8.
AIMS Puzzle CornerMonthly brain teasers.
Awesome Library: Math Lesson PlansAn abundance of resources
Cool MathKids' math games, lessons and activities on geometry, fractions, and fractals, jigsaw puzzles, and coloring pages.
Fun Mathematics Lessons by Cynthia Lanius
Diverse range of clever online activities; activities on counting, computation, geometry, algebra, calculus and more.
KidZone MathSeveral online math games and free printable math worksheets, nicely organized by grade level, type of skills practiced, and theme (would be good with theme units or unit studies).
MacMillan/McGraw-Hill MathInteresting interactive activity on animal sizes. Click on the grade 4 book, click on Unit 1: Place Value and Number Sense, then click on e-journal: animal facts.
Math CatsDiverse and imaginative site which emphasizes linking math with other disciplines; online math games and many other kinds of activities, math craft ideas, math writing contests, Math Cats' Attic which includes fun facts about: Math Terminology, Quantities, Math and the Human Body, Animal Math,
Plant Math, Math in Sports, Math in History, Math in Geography, and Math in Astronomy. Would be very good for thematic units or unit studies, lesson plan ideas, or for kids to explore and play with on their own.
Math Enrichment Problems
Math problems and "stumpers," divided by grade level, from the makers of the Saxon math textbooks.
The Math Forum Student Center
Links to online games and other internet activities for math learning; for elementary school through graduate school.
Math Fact CafeOffers math worksheets & flashcards.
Math in Daily LifeIllustrates math concepts, including probability, calculation of interest, exponential growth, area, and ratios, using examples from "real life."
Meet Professor Tobbs(TM)Math reasoning activities for ages 3-10, organized into three age groups.
Natural MathApplets provide interesting online math activities.
PBS TeacherSourceMany lessons and activities, including both online and offline activities, sorted by age level and topic.
Rick's Math Web: Word ProblemsFourteen sets of word problems on various topics; the author describes them as suited to a wide range of learners (4th grade on up ???).
Solving Real World Problems Involving Measurement Page (Palma Sola Elementary School, FL)Word problems linked to science topics such as rainforests and the solar system. Offers experience reading and interpreting charts, rounding, and computation.
Other Math Resources:
Charlotte's Cyberwebs: MathNumerous annotated links to math resources, for preschool - college.
Penmanship:
The Amazing - Incredible
Handwriting Worksheet Maker - DemoCreate a practice worksheet with your child's first and last name.
Basic
Handwriting for KidsIncludes a complete collection of
practice worksheets.
Physical Education:
The Ultimate Web Site for Health and Physical Education TeachersA wealth of ideas, orgaized by age group.
Reading:(see also: Booklists)
Learning to Read:
My Learning Games & Lapbooks PageOffers a free phonics game for download.
Heart Schooling: Reading LessonsA homeschooling mother shares her beautifully organized plans for basic reading lessons. This includes about 7 word families, with word lists, and sight words.
Starfall.comThis site offers many on-line and print resources for emergent and beginning readers. Thse include on-line games, stories, and videos on basic skills such as vowel sounds, word families, basic phonetic rules, and sight words. My son enjoys the on-line games. I also printed some emergent readers for him to read and color(simple words and illustrations, a bit like the BOB books). You can also read these stories on-line.
Teachnology: Phonics lesson PlansMany ideas for activities teaching phonemic awareness skills.
The Homeschool Page: Phonological ScheduleThis is a terrific resource for word families! She offers 56 word families with accompanying lists of words. The parent site,
The Homeschool Page, offers a wealth of other resources.
Webbing Into Literacy: A Head Start Program
This is a wonderful resource from the University of Virginia.
It offers a wealth of reading resources for young learners including downloadable alphabet books, reading lists (including a downloadable list of the 101 Best Books for Children. This list is excellent; it offers specific learning area the books address and purchase information (though I much prefer the library)), and recommended books with related activities (including downloadable resources). My personal favorite activity on this site:
A Rhyme a Week: Nursery Rhymes for Early Literacy It offers 30 word families with accompanying lesson plans, complete with downloadable visual aids. Each lesson plan is linked to a classic nursery rhyme (for example, you read "Jack and Jill" with the -ill family.)
Literacy ConnectionsLiteracy Connections sells many products on-line, but offers free information as well. It includes information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy. Topics include the language experience approach, phonics, word study, and the best in children's literature. Check out the
Songs That Build Phonological Awareness page.
Brightly Beaming Resources: Early Childhood Resources for the HomeA wonderful site with free curricula on letters and sounds (phonemic awareness). It includes complete cross-curricular lesson plans based on each letter of the alphabet and on 36 consonant and vowel blends.
Other Reading Resources (including book lists, book reviews, literature guides, and activity plans):
A to Z Home's Cool: Reading Instruction MaterialsAn annotated list of links to information about teaching reading.
Accelerated Reader ListsThey are available through most schools, and list children's books by grade level. This can be helpful if you know about what grade level your child reads at, and want to select books accordingly.
Here
is one AR list. Keep in mind that the computation of reading levels is not an exact science, and a child may enjoy books rated as above or below his or her estimated reading ability. Consider the benefits of offering more advanced books, and reading them
with your child.
American Library Association Resources for Parents, Teens and KidsLinks to a wealth of resources, including lists of award-winning books, from the ALA.
The BookHive
An appealing reader advisory service. Includes book lists by reading level, kids' stories and book reviews, and online storytelling. Your child can also create on online list of his or her favorite books, and see other kids' lists.
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature SiteReviews of recommended books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.
Easy Fun School: Language Arts and Literature Lessons and Activities IndexAn unannotated list of language arts/literature links and links to their own clever and imaginative activity plans to accompany various specific literary selections.
Easy Fun School: Literature GuidesAn annotated list of links to literature study guides.
Language Arts Lessons & HelpsAn annotated list of links to information on teaching reading and other language arts.
Linda's Links to LiteratureLinks to lesson plans and activities for many specific literary selections.
Literature Based Reading LessonsLesson plans for many literary selections, offered by a retired teacher.
SCPLS Booklists (Seminole County Public Library)Booklists by reading level and by subject or genre.
Sparknotes Study GuidesLiterature study guides.
STAR Program ResourcesDatabase of literary selections for children, searchable by grade level.
Stories from the WebWeb pages for ages 8-11. "If you like books and stories then come on in. You can read stories, e-mail authors, write reviews and even write your own stories."
Web Sites for Teaching ReadingAn annotated list of links to information on teaching reading, from the University of Illinois.
Science:
Sites With Various Science Topics:
A to Z Home's Cool: Science Experiments For KidsAn overview of the scientific method, along with links to many experiments and other activities.
A to Z Home's Cool: Science LessonsA large collection of links to science learning sites and activities.
How To Teach ScienceThis site was created by a science teacher turned homeschool mom. She offers tips, activities and ideas for making scientific concepts accessible even to young kids. She also offers on-line workshops.
Carolina Biological: Homeschool PageOffers links to information on topics such as Owls and Wildlife on the Alligator River, homeschool activities, and products for sale.
DragonflyAn interesting science web site for kids from the creators of
Dragonfly magazine (from the publishers of
Scientific American).
Easy Fun School: Science Lessons and Activities IndexOffers many hands-on science activities for young learners.
Monthly Science With Mr. ScienceFun science facts and simple experiments with detailed explanations of the scientific principles they demonstrate.
Life Science:
Animals:
5 Tigers
Information and activities on
tigers.
A to Z Home's Cool: Bugs - Insects 4 KidsLinks to many
insect web sites and lessons.
AES Bug Club for Young EntomologistsKids' site from the Amateur Entomologists' Society (University of Exeter). On-line information includes an
insect identification guide, a list of online and print resources on insects, and information on keeping insects as pets. Kids can join the Bug Club for 42 pounds (British currency) per year.
Animal Diversity WebInformation on various classes of animals. Includes pictures, sound clips, and information on classification.
Enchanted Learning: Habitats/BiomesLessons on various animal habitats.
JunglewalkFun site with an index of many animals; offers online photos, videos, and links to more information on each animal.
Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenterPhotographs, songs, videos, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American
birds.
Sea World/Busch Gardens Teacher Guides
Teacher's guides offer interdisciplinary lesson plans on animal-related themes, "to help you teach your students—in an active, hands-on way—about how people interact with the environment and how we can best care for Earth's resources."
The Squirrel Almanac: A Guide to
North American Tree SquirrelsInformative page by Peg Halloran, Ph.D, of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Squirrel identification guide, partial list of squirrel species, answers to questions, and a list of online and print resources.
Top 25 Feeder Birds (Project FeederWatch, Cornell Lab of Ornithology)Bird identification guide; click on your state or region to view a list of the 25 birds most frequently reported in your FeederWatch Region.
Anatomy:
A to Z Home's Cool: Anatomy for Kids
Links to many anatomy sites.
Oceans:
Oh Oceans!A multi-disciplinary lesson plan on ocean life from Johnson Elementary School, Harrison County, West Virginia.
Social Studies:
A World Atlas of MapsA wonderful on-line atlas.
AtlapediaAnother excellent source of maps.
About.com GeographyWorld atlas, blank maps, and other information.
Mr. Donn's Ancient HistoryOriginal lesson plans on various history topics, from Ancient Man to the Renaissance. These were created by a middle school teacher, but may be useful for kids of other ages. It includes maps, timelines, and clip art.
A to Z: Home's Cool: Ancient RomeNumerous annotated links to information on Ancient Rome.
The Story of Mankind by Hendrick Van Loon
On-line classic history book, covers prehistory to the French Revolution.
This Country of Ours By Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
On-line book an American history, from the Viking exploration to World War I. This is an old classic.
Our Island Storyby H.E. Marshall
An on-line book, with illustrations, on British history. This is an old classic.
Lesson Plans & Resources for Social Studies TeachersMany links to lesson plans and suggested teaching strategies.
Easy Fun School: Suggested Reading for HistoryA generous list of resources on history.
Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man
"This quick glimpse at the long life (1706 - 1790) of a complex man is meant to help you learn about Ben Franklin and also to let you see how Ben's ideas are still alive in our world today."
Homeschool Through The Ages: Timeline HelpsFantastic resource on creating timelines and other creative history activities.
UT Portrait Gallery Online: Portrait Gallery I was excited to find this: a selection of portraits of historical figures. Great for timelines and lapbooks!
Interactive U.S. Geography ActivitiesOn-line activities to test your knowledge of U.S. geography.
Christine's Country UnitsSells unit studies on various states and countries in PDF format. I looked at her free sample unit (on Nigeria) and it looked quite interesting and thorough. She also offers free worksheets, links, and original articles on homeschooling.
Spelling:
A to Z Home's Cool: SpellingLinks to many web sites and lessons for teaching spelling.
Highland Heritage Home School: Spelling FormsCollection of spelling folder games and other activities from this innovative homeschooling mom. If you have difficulty with this link, try their
main page.
Writing:
American Library Association Great Websites for Kids: Writing for ChildrenOpportunities for kids to publish their work online.
A to Z Home's Cool: Creative WritingMany links to creative writing sites and lessons.
E-PalsOpportunity to write to online pen pals.
E-Pals Classroom ExchangeOpportunity to write to online pen pals. Free registration with web-based e-mail for teachers, parents & homeschoolers. Includes an on-line book club for adults and kids, with a place for kids to post their creative writing.
Web Sites for Teaching Writing An annotated list of links to information on teaching writing, from the University of Illinois.
Poetry:
PoemHunter.comExcellent place to find poems on-line. Their database contains 47,054 poems from 5,975 poets.
A to Z Homes CoolAnnotated list of sites on poetry.
Art:CFGA: A Virtual Art Museum
Famous Paintings for StudentsFree studies of 44 famous paintings, written at the elementary level/
National Gallery of Art ShopPurchase prints of famous paintings for home study.
Kinderart: Make an art bookA series of art lessons for elementary students.
Forms to Print Out & Use in Homeschooling (lots of handy stuff: planner pages, portfolio pages, graphic organizers, grade & attendance sheets, etc.)
GeorgieAcres Academy of Creative Education:Printable Pages & Downloadable SoftwareAmazing assortment of forms, activities, and links.
ABC TeachLarge, well-organized site with many forms and worksheets; includes preschool activities and activities for theme units.
Education Place: Graphic Organizers from Houghton-Mifflin Co.
A wonderful collection of graphic organizers. I printed out many of these and keep a folder full of graphic organizers on hand for my daughter and me.
Teachervision: Graphic OrganizersAnother terrific collection of graphic organizers.
Highland Heritage FormsI love this site, created by a homeschooling mother. Over 500 forms, beautifully organized.
TheHomeSchoolMom Free Homeschool Planner and Organizer
Wonderful site with calendars and pages for academic planning, menus, planning unit studies, documenting learning by unschoolers, and more.
Printables and Resources
for Homeschooling and Classrooms
Yet another terrific site by a homeschooling mom. Many forms, wonderfully organized. How do these ladies find the time?!
Worksheets to Print Out(see also the section on Forms, above)
Multiple Subjects:
ABC TeachLarge, well-organized site with many forms and worksheets; includes preschool activities and activities for theme units.
Brain Boosters from Discovery.comRiddles for logic, critical thinking, & math.
Edhelper.comLessons, worksheets, and test prep materials on many topics; nicely organized by subject and grade level. Some are free, but many are "locked" unless you purchase a membership for $19.99 per year (in some cases, only
part of the lesson is available for free).
RHL School: Free Learning ResourcesSome worksheets on Math, English, Reading, and Research Skills.
Super SaverA mammoth list of links, including worksheets and lesson plans. Some links are annotated.
Teach-nology: Free Worksheets for TeachersWorksheets, graphic organizers and rubrics.
Teacher Time Saver: Worksheets PageWorksheets and activities for many subjects.
Language Arts:
Mrs. Dingman's Favorite
Language Arts LinksEnglish, reading & language arts worksheets.
Math:
A+ MathMath worksheets: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, order of operations, counting money, & basic algebra.
Free Math WorksheetsWorksheet generator for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and integers, fractions, and decimals.
KidZone MathFree printable math worksheets, nicely organized by grade level, type of skills practiced, and theme (would be good with theme units or unit studies).
Math Fact CafeOffers math worksheets & flashcards. Practice sheets for many skills; choose pre-made worksheets or build your own.
MathStories.comMath word problems, including customized problems. I personally prefer word problems to math activities that teach computation only. However, I have not used this site. Requires subscription fee of $24 per year (English or Spanish) or $45 (English AND Spanish)
The MathWork Site.comGenerates worksheets for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, long division, fractions, measurements, graphing (number lines & coordinate planes) and telling time; includes a 100 number chart.
Solving Real World Problems Involving Measurement Page (Palma Sola Elementary School, FL)Word problems linked to science topics such as rainforests and the solar system. Offers experience reading and interpreting charts, rounding, and computation.
SuperKids Math Worksheet Creator.Free worksheet generator: Addition, Subtraction,
Mixed Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Greater than / Less than, Rounding
Penmanship:
The Amazing - Incredible
Handwriting Worksheet Maker - DemoCreate a practice worksheet with your child's first and last name.
Basic
Handwriting for KidsIncludes a complete collection of
practice worksheets.
Not Worksheets (Fun learning activities such as making booklets, lapbooks, and games)(see also lesson plan ideas & subjects)
Making Books With Kids (including "lapbooks"):
Candle in the Window: Mini-Books, Flaps, and Student Folder WebsitesA generous collection of links.
Dinah-Might Adventures
Homepage of Dinah Zike, author of many books on educational projects including
The Big Book of Books and Activities. Her projects include making books with children and creating 3-dimensional manipulatives. Books are sold on this site; you will also find several free ideas in the "archives" section.
San Diego Museum of Art: Lesson plans for creating artistic books
Write On Reader: Make Your Own Book
Making Books
This page offers instructions for simple book making projects, including: a Who Am I? Book, a Hot Dog Booklet, an Accordion Book, a Wish Scroll, and several others. There are also books on book making for sale.
Candle in the Window: Creating Your Own PortfolderA fun way for your child to display his work.
DRStamping: Skewer Book
This is an interesting book-making project.
Peakmore AcademyThis homeschooler's site offers ideas on making lapbooks and bookcovers, along with photographed examples of lapbooks. It also offers tips on homeschooling for preschool and kindergarten.
Highland Heritage: Lapbooks
Description of lapbooks, examples of how they can be used, and links for creating books with children.
Educational Scrapbooking
Heart of Wisdom: Scrapbooking to Learn
Examples of scrapbooking as a learning tool.
Homeschooling With Notebooks:
Homeschooling With NotebooksThis site provides a wealth of information on creating notebooks for various academic subjects or for unit studies.
Making Learning Games:
My Learning Games & Lapbooks PageOffers a free phonics game for download.
Dawne's Educational GamesAnother terrific site by a homeschooling mom; she offers various ideas for homemade games.
Learn at PlayThis site offers ideas for making learning games and other educational activities. It offers downloadable components such as game boards, skill cards and booklets.
Homeschooling NZThis well-organized site from New Zealand offers links to free lesson plans, educational board games, file folder games, coloring pages, and other activities. Unfortunately, I found some broken links when I visited. It also offers links to wonderful nature pages with photos.
Games for LearningThis informative and well-organized site offers a wealth of ideas for home-made educational games and crafts. It offers original articles on educational games and homeschooling. It also sells kits for making educational games.
Others:
Waterford Press: Games, Activities, & Quizzes
Printable activities, including mazes, puzzles, word games, origami, and art activities, on animals, geology, weather, & plants.
PDF Coloring Book Links
Many links to free printable coloring books.
Kiz ClubWorksheets, games, crafts, stories, and other activities for early learners. I would guess this site would be most helpful for preschool - grade 2.
Stephanie Marshall WardThis page was last updated on 8/21/04. All materials are copyright of the author.
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