Lapbooking 101. – Learn lapbooking basics.
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Lapbooking – There are tons of ideas, resources, links and even a video about lapbooking, mini-books and shape books. Some resources listed are not free, however, there’s enough free info here to warrant inclusion here!
exploreMarsnow.org – A mars simulator presenting “plausible concepts for near future Mars missions drawing upon the depth of knowledge from experts around the world.” Very interactive.
Literacy Lava – A downloadable pdf written by multiple contributors and filled with lots of ideas to improve literacy at home and in everyday life.
Keyboard Shortcuts for special characters. Want to know how to make a © or ♥ symbol? This is a great resource which lists shortcuts for HTML, MacOS and Windows in chart format.
Patterns for Colouring. If you want to skip the cartoon character coloring pages, this is a collection of cool downloadable coloring pages for all ages. (via Simplemom Finds).
YouTube – Magic School Bus. My kids love these – they’re fun to watch and full of great info.
MyPyramid.gov – Lots of information, activities and resources about the food pyramid.
Make Beliefs Comix – Create your own comix “in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Latin!”
FreeTypingGame.net – online games & lessons (via Atumn’s Attic)
Sodaplay – models which can be manipulated.
How to read a painting – A suggested process for teaching students to appreciate art.
Easy Meal Planning. A quick and easy way to get started in menu planning.
Gift Box. There are instructions and photos to help you make this box.
Mixes in a Jar Recipes. Over 300 recipes. Great for gifts! And easy on the wallet too!
Hans Bethe: Quantum Theory Made Relatively Simple. A video lecture.
Buckle Inc. – Use your number keys to play drums online.
20Q.net Inc.. Think of something in your head, answer the 20 questions and see how the computer could very well read your mind! It’s fun for all ages.
The Bible on One page – All the books and chapters of the Bible (NIV) are linked to on this webpage.
Wildwood Survival – Book List – Survival & Primitive Skills. Books about survival, living in the wilds, shelters, hunting, plants for food/medicine, animals for food, flint knapping, tanning, boats & canoes and more.
Reader Lists. Arranged by topic, this is a compilation of literature (stories vs. textbook) that teach math.
10+ Original Typing Games @ the Keyboard Playground – Fun & Free. Practice typing and have fun at the same time with this assortment of games.
Online Store Tutorials | MyWifeQuitHerJob.com. Many homeschoolers start online businesses to supplement income and/or teach their children valuable life skills. Here’s a step-by-step guide written by a couple who did it.
Seven of the Best Hidden Beaches in the World | BootsnAll Travel Articles. Might be good to put some of these on the dream list…
Ben’s Incredible Big List of Initialisms and Acronyms (BIBLIA). LOL and many, many others…
Double Takes: DIY: Corner Bookmark. Clever idea.
Language Learning Library – You’ll find grammar, common phrases, common nouns, numbers, time, alphabet, dictionaries and culture information for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian & Portuguese.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op. Registration is required.
How to Fold a File Folder Into a Lapbook. A YouTube video.
ToonDoo – Create, publish & share your own comic strips.
Making an Alphabet Book by Kathryn Stout. You could get as creative and crafty as you want, but this gives you a good guide to get started.
Spelling Rules. “Very few spelling rules are effective in teaching spelling. For a rule to be valid, it must apply to a large number of words and have few exceptions. Following are rules that meet this definition.”
Moneyville: Online Activities. Run a lemonade stand or pretend you’re living on your own in the real world.
How Do I Homeschool? – Gifted Homeschoolers Forum. An article with practical tips.
Geographia. Pick a country or region of the world and explore.
Food Timeline: food history & historic recipes. Also check out the food the Presidents love(d).
20 Great Reasons You Homeschool. A fun printable poster.
Nickelodeon Presidents Song. Learn the names of each president through George W. Bush. YouTube video.
Learn the presidents in song. A YouTube video.
Learn the 50 State Capitols in song. A YouTube video.
Best of History Web Sites. Simply choose the period of history you are studying and get a list of websites to aid you in learning. The sites are rated (1-5 stars) and brief descriptions are included. There are also games, maps, lesson plans and more.
Internet Ancient History Sourcebook: Main Page. Organized by empire/era.
mappage. If you’ve got a child with an interest in money and what it looks like in different countries, this is a site to visit.
VolunteerMatch – Enter your zip code and some keywords and find volunteering opportunities in your area.
Statistics Help for Journalists. Covers the basics.
Deschooling for Parents, by Sandra Dodd. Homeschooling and unschooling are so completely different from traditional schooling on so many levels. Children (and parents of children) who have spent time in a traditional school setting will do well to get rid of some of the associations they have with learning instilled by the traditional schooling method. This process is called “deschooling” and this article provides an understandable explanation of the process and practical hints to achieve it.
Welcome to the Homeschool Hutt. Make your own generic game boards from file folders.
HTTA – Timeline Helps. This site has very practical tips, directions, photos and more to help you make & use your own timeline(s).
Timelines – AlternaTime. Timelines for History & Cultures, Science & Technology, Arts & Literature, Pop Culture and Science Fiction.
Common Objections to Homeschooling – The Natural Child Project. John Holt is considered by many to be the father of modern-day homeschooling. He was a recognized teacher for many years but came to realize our public education system leaves much to be desired.
Make a Survival Kit out of an Altoids Tin | Field & Stream. This one has great photos! Very helpful.
frontline: secret history of the credit card | PBS. Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the credit industry and what consumers should be aware of. An especially good resource for high school students on the verge of financial independence.
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Mr. Kent’s Typing Tutor II. Learn typing by pressing the corresponding highlighted key you see on the screen.
Keyboarding Practice. A straightfoward site with 17 drills.
BBC – Schools – Dance Mat Typing – Home. Nice site!
Education Pages | DonPotter.net. “This page is dedicated to the dissemination of materials of value to parents and educators interested in improving the quality of education in America and throughout the English speaking world.”
Hebrew for Christians – “Here you’ll find basic information about the Hebrew alphabet, vowels, and Biblical Hebrew grammar so that you can better understand the Scriptures from a Hebraic point of view.”
Greek – List of resources for learning ancient Greek.
Latin – A nice collection of Latin resources and online Latin books.
Schooling at Home. This is a well-written piece about one family’s experience.
Technophilia: Organize your family’s essential information in case of an emergency. This article is a good starting point for gathering all your important info in one place.
10 day survival pack for your vehicle for just $25. I would bet you’ve got a lot of the items on this list in your house already thus making this a worthwhile (and potentially free) project.
Creation Kids – Positive character trait (& animal) lesson plans. Find Bible verses, enrichment activities, games, books for topics like Kind Kangaroos and Resourceful Rhinos.
Biblical Training – Online Bible training courses for the advanced student.
Favorite Stories – Inspirational stories with Christian themes.
Greek Bible – Online version.
National Archives and Records Administration. Find out about important documents like the Declaration of Independence & the Constitution , the Presidential libraries and geneaology research.