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!
Homeschooling Philosophies/Approaches - Short descriptions of different types of homeschooling, and resources for further research. Ad-based website for homeschool curriculum and resources.
Learning Styles
Time4Learning FREE Learning Style Guide and Tips for Different Learners
Power Traits for Life Assessment
High School / College
High School and Beyond - Guides to homeschooling through high school and college admissions from HSLDA.
Homeschool to College Guide - Tips for preparing your student for college from EdSmart.
See Multi-Subject Online Courses Below for High School Course Providers
Social Media/Online Safety
Learn how to be wise and protect your children online. Limit screen time for little ones.
Social Media Safety - Safe, Smart, Social: Teaching students how to shine online. Free Webinars for parents of tweens and teens.
Online Homeschool Guide A homeschoolers guide to online learning from Online Schools.
The Homeschooler Post - Are you considering homeschooling? Already teaching your own? Unschooling? These popular topics cover it all!
Homeschooling Philosophies/Approaches - Short descriptions of different types of homeschooling, and resources for further research. Ad-based website for homeschool curriculum and resources.
Learning Styles
Time4Learning FREE Learning Style Guide and Tips for Different Learners
Power Traits for Life Assessment
High School / College
High School and Beyond - Guides to homeschooling through high school and college admissions from HSLDA.
Homeschool to College Guide - Tips for preparing your student for college from EdSmart.
See Multi-Subject Online Courses Below for High School Course Providers
Social Media/Online Safety
Learn how to be wise and protect your children online. Limit screen time for little ones.
Social Media Safety - Safe, Smart, Social: Teaching students how to shine online. Free Webinars for parents of tweens and teens.
Online Homeschool Guide A homeschoolers guide to online learning from Online Schools.
Math/Science
PBS KIDS - apps, ebooks, games, videos.
Khan Academy - Fantastic, free online math/science tutorials. Arithmetic through calculus.
A-Plus Math - Developed to help students improve basic math skills interactively. Free interactive math resources, math games, puzzles, flashcards and more.
Purple Math - Need help with Algebra? You've found the right place! Free tutorials.
Science at Nasa - Free earth science, astronomy, and physical science information in an easy to use format for children and adults.
Wide Open School - Pre-K-Grade 5 and Grades 6-12 here.
Curated collection of FREE resources of topics A-Z! 100+ resources for videos, websites, articles, games, puzzles, and projects on science topics A-Z! Powered by Common Sense Media.
PBS KIDS - apps, ebooks, games, videos.
Khan Academy - Fantastic, free online math/science tutorials. Arithmetic through calculus.
A-Plus Math - Developed to help students improve basic math skills interactively. Free interactive math resources, math games, puzzles, flashcards and more.
Purple Math - Need help with Algebra? You've found the right place! Free tutorials.
Science at Nasa - Free earth science, astronomy, and physical science information in an easy to use format for children and adults.
Wide Open School - Pre-K-Grade 5 and Grades 6-12 here.
Curated collection of FREE resources of topics A-Z! 100+ resources for videos, websites, articles, games, puzzles, and projects on science topics A-Z! Powered by Common Sense Media.
Languages/Literature/Geography
BBC Foreign Languages. Free video tutorials and newspapers. Read the news in a foreign language!
Owl & Mouse - Free, fun interactive map puzzles. U.S. and World. Great help for memorizing countries and states.
Lizard Point - Customizable Geography, Art, and Music quizzes. Math Practice worksheets. Mostly free. Supplement or for exploration.
Khan Academy - Free Courses. Arts and Humanities, Economics, Language Arts, Social and Emotional Learning and Life Skills courses like Personal Finance and Growth Mindset.
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.
The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math. Online assessments for academic levels. FREE language arts and science downloadable curriculum. Great for OFF-SCREEN learning.
Wide Open School - Newly curated collection of hundreds of resources for distance learning on a range of topics from A-Z!
BBC Foreign Languages. Free video tutorials and newspapers. Read the news in a foreign language!
Owl & Mouse - Free, fun interactive map puzzles. U.S. and World. Great help for memorizing countries and states.
Lizard Point - Customizable Geography, Art, and Music quizzes. Math Practice worksheets. Mostly free. Supplement or for exploration.
Khan Academy - Free Courses. Arts and Humanities, Economics, Language Arts, Social and Emotional Learning and Life Skills courses like Personal Finance and Growth Mindset.
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.
The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math. Online assessments for academic levels. FREE language arts and science downloadable curriculum. Great for OFF-SCREEN learning.
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. Homeschooling Almanac - Print/digital magazine with homeschooling products reviews, articles, and links to curriculum resources, online learning and more. The Old Schoolhouse and TOS Digital Magazine - Homeschool articles, product reviews, and curriculum resources. The Good and the Beautiful Curriculum - Easy to use, affordable, integrated curriculum for language arts, history, science, and math. Online assessments for academic levels. |
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Multi-Subject Online Courses - Individual or Bundled Options
BYU Independent Study High School Program - Accredited, UC approved. Fee based individual high school courses or four year program. Teacher supported or student led.
James Madison High School Online - Complete four year program, or optional enrollment in individual courses.
Power Homeschool Services / Acellus Courses Low cost K-12 video based courses. Teacher or parent supported.
Silicon Valley High School Online - Fee based courses. Build an individualized program.
Time4Learning - Independent K-12 Self-Paced Learning. Affordable monthly plans. Pre-recorded teacher-presented lessons with graphics. Great for visual learners.
BYU Independent Study High School Program - Accredited, UC approved. Fee based individual high school courses or four year program. Teacher supported or student led.
James Madison High School Online - Complete four year program, or optional enrollment in individual courses.
Power Homeschool Services / Acellus Courses Low cost K-12 video based courses. Teacher or parent supported.
Silicon Valley High School Online - Fee based courses. Build an individualized program.
Time4Learning - Independent K-12 Self-Paced Learning. Affordable monthly plans. Pre-recorded teacher-presented lessons with graphics. Great for visual learners.
Testing
ACT Assessment and College Entrance Exam
ACT Prep Guide at Best Colleges Resources
College Board - PSAT, SAT I, and SAT II. Info, sample tests, college search capability.
Homeschool Testing Services - Nationally accredited standardized testing services in your community or online. SAT 10 and CPT4.
Seton Testing Services - Easy to use testing services for homeschoolers. Seton Testing Services provides affordable, standardized testing.
Homeschool Organizations
Homeschool Support Groups
Find local homeschoolers. Meet up for park days, field trips, classes and other activities.
A2Z Homeschooling California Support Groups
Homeschool World CA Homeschool Groups
State Organizations
California Homeschool Network
A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the fundamental right of parents to educate their children.
Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA)
State organization for Christian based educators.
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.
National Organizations
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
To find state-specific information, visit the site and click on your state. Great info for homeschooling through high school. Up-to-date legal initiatives protecting and affecting homeschoolers. Christian-based homeschooling, and outreach to support families new to homeschooling.
NBHE - National Black Home Educators - "Member supported homeschooling organization with a vision to transform education and families through homeschooling."
Homeschool Support Groups
Find local homeschoolers. Meet up for park days, field trips, classes and other activities.
A2Z Homeschooling California Support Groups
Homeschool World CA Homeschool Groups
State Organizations
California Homeschool Network
A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the fundamental right of parents to educate their children.
Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA)
State organization for Christian based educators.
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.
National Organizations
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
To find state-specific information, visit the site and click on your state. Great info for homeschooling through high school. Up-to-date legal initiatives protecting and affecting homeschoolers. Christian-based homeschooling, and outreach to support families new to homeschooling.
NBHE - National Black Home Educators - "Member supported homeschooling organization with a vision to transform education and families through homeschooling."
Links last updated 5/5/2021.