Home School Resources
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General
The Homeschooler Post - Are you considering homeschooling? Already teaching your own? Unschooling? These popular topics cover it all! http://www.homeschoolerpost.com
Social Media Safety - Safe, Smart, Social: Teaching students how to shine online. Free Webinars for parents of tweens and teens. https://safesmartsocial.com
Online Homeschooling Guide - A homeschoolers guide to online learning. http://www.onlineschools.org/homeschooling-guide/
Homeschooling Philosophies/Approaches - Short descriptions of different types of homeschooling, and resources for further research. Note: An ad-based website for homeschool curriculum and resources. http://www.homeschool.com/Approaches
Homeschool to College Guide - Tips for preparing your student for college. https://www.edsmart.org/homeschool-to-college/
The Homeschooler Post - Are you considering homeschooling? Already teaching your own? Unschooling? These popular topics cover it all! http://www.homeschoolerpost.com
Social Media Safety - Safe, Smart, Social: Teaching students how to shine online. Free Webinars for parents of tweens and teens. https://safesmartsocial.com
Online Homeschooling Guide - A homeschoolers guide to online learning. http://www.onlineschools.org/homeschooling-guide/
Homeschooling Philosophies/Approaches - Short descriptions of different types of homeschooling, and resources for further research. Note: An ad-based website for homeschool curriculum and resources. http://www.homeschool.com/Approaches
Homeschool to College Guide - Tips for preparing your student for college. https://www.edsmart.org/homeschool-to-college/
Math/Science
Building Big - For big and little builders. An interactive web site to explore large structures - domes, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, and tunnels - and what it takes to build them.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/index.html
Khan Academy - Fantastic free online math/science tutorials. Basic arithmetic through calculus. http://www.khanacademy.org/
Ask Dr. Math - Free math question and answer service with selected answers to common questions. Arithmetic through trigonometry. http://www.mathforum.org/dr.math/
A-Plus Math - Developed to help students improve basic math skills interactively. Free math games, puzzles, flashcards. http://www.aplusmath.com
Purple Math - Need help with Algebra? You've found the right place! Free tutorials. http://www.purplemath.com
Neuroscience for kids - Fun variety of free projects to study the brain and nervous system.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Science at Nasa - Free earth science, astronomy, and physical science information in an easy to use format for children and adults. science.nasa.gov/earth-science
Virtual Tours - Over a hundred virtual tour links, including museums, factories, science tours, and regional areas of interest. Experience sites through text, photos, videos and/or live webcams. http://www.ldshomeschoolinginca.org/vft.html
Wide Open School - Pre-K-Grade 5 - Newly curated collection of resources for distance learning for teachers and families. 100+ resources for videos, websites, articles, games, puzzles, and projects on science topics A-Z! Grades 6-12 page here. Powered by Common Sense Media.
Building Big - For big and little builders. An interactive web site to explore large structures - domes, skyscrapers, bridges, dams, and tunnels - and what it takes to build them.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/index.html
Khan Academy - Fantastic free online math/science tutorials. Basic arithmetic through calculus. http://www.khanacademy.org/
Ask Dr. Math - Free math question and answer service with selected answers to common questions. Arithmetic through trigonometry. http://www.mathforum.org/dr.math/
A-Plus Math - Developed to help students improve basic math skills interactively. Free math games, puzzles, flashcards. http://www.aplusmath.com
Purple Math - Need help with Algebra? You've found the right place! Free tutorials. http://www.purplemath.com
Neuroscience for kids - Fun variety of free projects to study the brain and nervous system.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
Science at Nasa - Free earth science, astronomy, and physical science information in an easy to use format for children and adults. science.nasa.gov/earth-science
Virtual Tours - Over a hundred virtual tour links, including museums, factories, science tours, and regional areas of interest. Experience sites through text, photos, videos and/or live webcams. http://www.ldshomeschoolinginca.org/vft.html
Wide Open School - Pre-K-Grade 5 - Newly curated collection of resources for distance learning for teachers and families. 100+ resources for videos, websites, articles, games, puzzles, and projects on science topics A-Z! Grades 6-12 page here. Powered by Common Sense Media.
Languages/Literature/Geography
BBC - Foreign language video tutorials and newspapers. Read the news in a foreign language. www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Duolingo - Free foreign language courses available online and in app form. Short lessons designed in mini-game format. Earn points and level up as you learn a new language. www.duolingo.com/
Owl & Mouse - Free interactive map puzzles. U.S. and World. www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm
Lizard Point - Customizable Geography, Art, and Music quizzes. and Math Practice worksheets. Mostly free. Use these to supplement learning or as a base-level for further exploration. www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/index.html
Homeschool Spanish Academy - Spanish classes for all ages, any day of the week with live instruction by certified and experienced Spanish language teachers. Subscription with payment plans available. https://www.spanish.academy/how-it-works/
The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math. Online assessments for academic levels. Also FREE language arts and science downloadable curriculum. https://www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com
Wide Open School - Newly curated collection of hundreds of resources for distance learning on a range of topics from A-Z!
BBC - Foreign language video tutorials and newspapers. Read the news in a foreign language. www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Duolingo - Free foreign language courses available online and in app form. Short lessons designed in mini-game format. Earn points and level up as you learn a new language. www.duolingo.com/
Owl & Mouse - Free interactive map puzzles. U.S. and World. www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm
Lizard Point - Customizable Geography, Art, and Music quizzes. and Math Practice worksheets. Mostly free. Use these to supplement learning or as a base-level for further exploration. www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/index.html
Homeschool Spanish Academy - Spanish classes for all ages, any day of the week with live instruction by certified and experienced Spanish language teachers. Subscription with payment plans available. https://www.spanish.academy/how-it-works/
The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math. Online assessments for academic levels. Also FREE language arts and science downloadable curriculum. https://www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com
Wide Open School - Newly curated collection of hundreds of resources for distance learning on a range of topics from A-Z!
The following resources may involve membership fees, subscriptions, or charges for products and services.
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Curriculum and Products
A 2 Z Home's Cool - A comprehensive resource center for homeschoolers. http://a2zhomeschooling.com Homeschooling Almanac - Print/digital magazine with homeschooling products reviews, articles, and links to curriculum resources, online learning and more. http://homeschoolingalmanac.com The Old Schoolhouse Digital Magazine - Homeschool articles, product reviews, and curriculum resources. http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine-digital.com/thehomeschoolmagazine/2015x3/#pg1 https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math. Online assessments for academic levels. https://www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com |
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Online Courses
Acellus K-12 Homeschool Courses - Low cost video based courses. Teacher or parent supported. www.acellus.com
BYU Independent Study High School Program - Accredited, UC approved. Fee based individual high school courses or four year program. Teacher supported or student led. https://is.byu.edu
James Madison High School Online - Complete four year program, or optional enrollment in individual courses. https://www.jmhs.com
Silicon Valley High School Online - Fee based courses. Build an individualized program. https://svhs.co
(Please note this link is a .co ending NOT .com. Using .com will take you to a different page. You can also just type in Silicon Valley High School Online in the search bar.)
Acellus K-12 Homeschool Courses - Low cost video based courses. Teacher or parent supported. www.acellus.com
BYU Independent Study High School Program - Accredited, UC approved. Fee based individual high school courses or four year program. Teacher supported or student led. https://is.byu.edu
James Madison High School Online - Complete four year program, or optional enrollment in individual courses. https://www.jmhs.com
Silicon Valley High School Online - Fee based courses. Build an individualized program. https://svhs.co
(Please note this link is a .co ending NOT .com. Using .com will take you to a different page. You can also just type in Silicon Valley High School Online in the search bar.)
Testing
ACT Assessment and College Entrance Exam - http://www.act.org/
ACT Prep Guide - From Best Colleges http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/act-prep/
College Board - PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II. Info, sample tests, college search capability. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
Homeschool Testing Services - Nationally accredited standardized testing services in your community or online. SAT 10 and CPT4. http://www.homeschooltestingservices.com
Seton Testing Services - Easy to use testing services for homeschoolers. Seton Testing Services provides affordable, standardized testing. www.setontesting.com
Homeschool Organizations
NBHE - National Black Home Educators - "Member supported homeschooling organization with a vision to transform education and families through homeschooling." https://www.nbhe.net
The HomeSchool Association of California (HSC)
Welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling. State organization with full section of links for helping children with special needs.
http://www.hsc.org/
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
To find state-specific information, visit the site and click on your state. Links to Christian based homeschooling sites, articles on homeschooling and much more pertaining to serious home education. http://www.hslda.org/
California Homeschool Network
A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the fundamental right of parents to educate their children.
http://www.californiahomeschool.net/
Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA)
State organization for Christian based educators.
http://www.cheaofca.org/
California Homeschool Support Groups
Find local homeschoolers with this listing of parent-led groups in California. Meet up for park days, field trips, classes and other activities. home-school.com
NBHE - National Black Home Educators - "Member supported homeschooling organization with a vision to transform education and families through homeschooling." https://www.nbhe.net
The HomeSchool Association of California (HSC)
Welcomes anyone with an interest in homeschooling. State organization with full section of links for helping children with special needs.
http://www.hsc.org/
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
To find state-specific information, visit the site and click on your state. Links to Christian based homeschooling sites, articles on homeschooling and much more pertaining to serious home education. http://www.hslda.org/
California Homeschool Network
A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the fundamental right of parents to educate their children.
http://www.californiahomeschool.net/
Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA)
State organization for Christian based educators.
http://www.cheaofca.org/
California Homeschool Support Groups
Find local homeschoolers with this listing of parent-led groups in California. Meet up for park days, field trips, classes and other activities. home-school.com