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
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
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