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A vast collection of art history resources organized by country, empire or time period
Art History Resources on the Web – A vast collection of art history resources organized by country, empire or time period.
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Printable storyboards
Print Free Storyboards – Printable storyboards. “Storyboards allow you visualize and fine-tune key frames in your video before filming or editing.”
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Learn about various art movements, techniques and history
Art Movements – Learn about various art movements, techniques and history. This site sells art prints and posters, however, it’s worth a visit for it’s organization. It groups art into nearly 30 types or movements (for example, Abstract, Early Modern, Pointillism, etc.) and provides information and examples from each.
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Art appreciation lessons for elementary students based on Famous Paintings (Pub. 1913)
Famous Paintings – Art appreciation lessons for elementary students based on Famous Paintings (Pub. 1913). Each lesson highlights a painting from Volume 1 and includes information about the artist as well as various activities/resources to enhance learning. Volume 2 is here. (These are companions to these Art Appreciation lessons which I mentioned earlier.)
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Gigantic list of alphabet-related activities
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A national network of Classical Christian communities
Classical Conversations provides “academic programs, events, and services to local homeschool communities, parents, and educators.”
A list of cute printable Valentine’s Day cards
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Tips and tricks for country and natural living
KountryLife.com. A wealth of how-to articles about gardening, simple living and more.
Explore the stars and planets through your web browser
Neave Planetarium …the sky in your web browser. An interactive tool to study the sky.
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Are You Going to Finish Strong?
Are You Going to Finish Strong? – “Nick Vujicic has no arms or legs but has come to terms with his lot in life and he delivers an inspirational speech to these school kids that they will probably never forget.”
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Share what you are reading and see what others are reading
Welcome to Goodreads. “Goodreads is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone’s bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read in the future.”
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Safe search engine for kids
KidRex – Kid Safe Search. “KidRex searches emphasize kid-related webpages and are powered by Google Custom Search and use Google SafeSearch technology.”
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Make and play Scrabble on your lawn
Lawn Scrabble a game you can make, then play. This huge outdoor Scrabble board is a must-see.
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Large collection of pictures to color online and then print or email
Online Coloring. Pictures categorized by topic with interesting ones like Aesops Fables and Bizarre Food.
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Crafts to go along with each letter of the alphabet
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A fun & clever animation of letters
Bembo’s Zoo. A must see.
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Online alphabet books from the early 1800′s to the early 1900′s
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Classical Education Rhetoric Stage (grades 9-12) recommended reading list
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Why to use “living books” instead of textbooks for learning
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Printable worksheets to learn U.S. postal abbreviations
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Book lists for each of the 50 States
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Online games to learn U.S. capitals, abbreviations, maps
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How to stencil fabric with freezer paper
Freezer Paper Stenciling. The possibilities here are endless. And it’s so simple.
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Make your own Magic Flower
This flower craft is a simple, fun activity anyone can do to learn how “capillary action” works.
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Read classic & contemporary short stories online
short stories at east of the web. Stories are rated and reviewed
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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
How to Win Friends and Influence People – A bullet-point list summary of the book by Dale Carnegie. Covers “Fundamental Techniques in Handling People,” “Six Ways to Make People Like You,” “How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking,” “Be a Leader: How to Change Without Giving Offense or Arrousing Resentment.”
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How to knit guide
How To Knit Guide – a well-organized, easy-to-follow site.
Online version of the classic, The Elements of Style by William Strunk
Strunk, William, Jr. 1918. The Elements of Style “…this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated.”
Get YOUR grammar question answered
GrammarNOW! – a site “dedicated to answering grammar and composition questions.”
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Practice grammar parts of speech with Mad Lib-style stories
Wacky Web Tales. Enter your nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. in the list and see how your words create a goofy story in the end!
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See where real-time weather advisories and warnings are in the US
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Vocabulary puzzles and activities using Latin and Greek roots
Vocabulary.com – English vocabulary puzzles and activities using Latin and Greek roots.
An online game to practice reading comprehension
What’s the Big Idea? for lower to upper elementary.
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Printable template to learn about addresses
Address Practice Craft Printable. A great way to learn your address, practice handwriting and how to address letters
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Create your own printable handwriting worksheets
Create Your Own Printable Handwriting Worksheets Just type in the words to practice, pick a font style (traditional or modern manuscript), include instructions to display on the worksheet if you like and click “create worksheet”! Easy peasy.
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Compose music, play with musical performance, music games and puzzles
Creating Music – Compose music, play with musical performance, music games and puzzles.
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Science facts and concepts set to music
Singing Science Records Fun songs to learn science!
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All the elements of the periodic table in one song
Tom Lehrer’s “The Elements”. If you have reason to learn all the element, this would make it a lot easier!
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List of children’s picture books sorted by keyword
Search the Children’s Picture Book Database If you’d like to find a list of books to go along with a particular topic and your child enjoys picture books, check this site out. Search by keyword, topic or subject name and get a list of books. Lots of books included here!
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Book reviews, suggestions and book lists by topic or subject
Expanded Table of Contents for Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Site Carol Hurst’s site has a wealth of valuable information about children’s lit. She reviews books and indicates her ratings by stars. She also includes supplemental resources and ideas ideal for literature-based learning. There are author and illustrator biographies, book ideas for unit studies and much more.
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1000 Good Books List
1000 Good Books List. A great resource organized by reading level and author.
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College bound reading list
College Bound Reading List. Organized by subject.
Interactive simple machines activities
Simple Machines Activities Nice site!
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If you dig straight down, where will you end up?
If you dig straight down, where will you end up? It’s a question many of us wonder so now you can see for yourself! As my husband points out, now we know the spot which is the farthest from us on earth. Interesting.
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PBS resource about children who struggle with math
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Elementary Statistics course
The Sofia Open Content Initiative – Elementary Statistics Complete with lessons, assignments, exams and more. Freshman (college) level.
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Make your own children’s lacing cards
Homemade children’s lacing cards Easy to make and great for little hands!
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1000+ pieces of downloadable & printable sheet music
The Mutopia Project – 1000+ pieces of downloadable & printable sheet music.
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An introduction to black holes
An Introduction to Black Holes From the site: “An easy to understand explanation of what black holes are.” Uh, I should probably say “easy to understand” is relative, but I’ll just trust that for anyone with a keen interest in astronomy and black holes, it’s easy to understand and therefore a good resource. 
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Bright Child vs. Gifted Learner comparison chart
Bright Child/Gifted Learner. If you have reason to know whether your child is bright or gifted, this might be helpful to make a determination.
Get scientific explanations for current news stories
The Why Files | The Science Behind the News “The mission of The Why Files is to explore the science, math and technology behind the news of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, accessible and accurate manner…We hope this information will help explain the relationship between science and daily life.”
Easy craft activities and projects for kids
kid stuff! Easy craft activities and projects for kids.
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How to take great photos (for kids & young adults)
BetterPhoto Photography for Kids and Teens – How to take great photos (for kids & young adults).
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2000+ printable arithmetic worksheets
Dad’s Worksheets – Worksheets Answer keys are also available.
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A wealth of US History resources & online U.S. History textbook
Digital History If you’re studying US History, this site is a must-see. There is an online textbook as well as an interactive timeline, visual histories, special topics, reference materials and much more.
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A timeline of Abraham Lincoln’s life
The History Place presents Abraham Lincoln A detailed timline with photos and links to other relevant information.
How to make hand shadows
Ashley’s Shadows If you’d like to perfect the art of hand shadows, here ya go.
Lessons in drawing portraits with pencil
Pencil Portrait Lessons – Lessons in drawing portraits with pencil.
How to find classical music and composers from ones you already know
Classical Music Navigator – How to find classical music and composers from ones you already know. Here’s how it works: Say you hear a piece of music on the radio that you like. With the composer’s name in hand, you can search this site to find other music/composers that share the same style.
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Historical photos and images for notebooking or websites
Free Historical Stock Photos for Emails and Personal Websites There’s a decent selection at this site. A good resource for notebooking!
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Guess the definition
Fake Out! A game in which you “choose a word and guess its definition.” Or, make up your own definition to a given word and then check back in a few weeks to see how many people chose your definition! (K-8)
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Read, get points, win prizes
BookAdventure! This is a “reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they’ve read, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes.” I can see this will be a big hit with my eldest who will do ANYTHING for points and rewards!
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Online logic puzzles and games
Online Logic Puzzles & games Weekly and monthly interactive and printable puzzle
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Learn how to knit with knitting videos
Learn How to Knit Very handy for those of us who like to “see” how it’s done before attempting it ourselves.
Travel packing list for backpacking
What to Pack – travel packing list for backpacking travel (what to take) I feel very fortunate to have visited many countries throughout the world as a missionary kid. As far as learning goes, I’m sure my travels have contributed most (the internet being a close second of course) to my education. That’s why I have a dream to take a world tour in about 7 years as a family. If you have dreams of backpacking or just want to know how to pack light, you’ve gotta see this site. It’s packed (no pun intended) with extremely valuable information.
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
The Six Wives of Henry VIII. Biographies of each.
12 tricks to test for divisibility
Math Lair – Divisibility Tests. Shortcuts to help make division easier. Some of them are simple (“A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is either a 5 or a zero.”) and some are more complex. Might be helpful for those learning division.
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Practice your typing skills in this fun game
TypeRacer – Sign up to have your scores recorded or sign in as a guest just to play. Be careful, it’s a bit addicting.
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150+ books we’ve read & how we like them
150+ books we’ve read & how we like them. Our own list. Enjoy!
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A list of easy chapter books for a new reader
Easy Chapter Books – “What do you do when your children are ready to graduate out of readers, but they are not yet ready for full-fledged chapter books?” Well here ya go.
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A down-to-earth guide to classical music for the rest of us
The Timid Soul’s Guide to Classical Music – If you don’t know a lot about classical music or don’t understand it, check out this basic, guide written in language we can all understand. Each “chapter” introduces you to a different composer. While learning about the composer, you will learn about the various components of classical music.
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A long list of helpful hints to clean and fix things
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Make a customized silhouette t-shirt of your kids
Make a Customized Silhouette T-Shirt Of Your Kids Oh my gosh, how cute is this? So many possibilities with this one…
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3 sources of books online for children
- Best Online Classic Children’s Books: By Genre.
- Ebook Subject Collections: Young Readers
- Kids’ Corner – featuring Beatrix Potter
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A progressive exploration of the Great Books
The Great Books List. For high school or above.
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Understand Shakespeare with a side-by-side modern translation
No Fear Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s plays plus a modern translation you can understand. If Shakespeare is like Greek to you (as it is to me!), you might find this site helpful. Don’t miss out on what he was trying to say any longer!
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Searchable database of award-winning literature
DAWCL. This is a great resource. If you’re looking for books on a particular topic, from a particular era, for a particular reading level, etc., this could be mighty helpful. Input your search terms and you’ll get a list of award-winning literature that meets your criteria.
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Art appreciation curriculum
Famous Paintings Art Appreciation Lessons for Kids – Art appreciation curriculum. If you’re stumped about art appreciation and how to incorporate it into your homeschool, this is a great place to start. Each lesson includes a famous painting accompanied artist information, painting information, activities and other resources. (See also Famous Paintings Volume 1 and Volume 2 for more lessons from the same site.)
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How to make various stitches, with diagrams
Stitch Guide. This is a no-nonsense guide to all sorts of stitches. The diagrams are clear and simple.
Paper toys, boxes, stationery and more
Paper Toys. These paper crafts are so adorable. And so unique. Any crafter could spend a lot of time here. There’s something for everyone!
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A unique collection of old-fashioned clipart
Clipart Etc. If you use clipart, this collection is truly unique Everything looks like it came straight out of the early 1900′s. There’s an interesting selection too–everything from letters to math clipart to U.S. History clipart and much more.
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5000+ maps from various time periods
Complete Maps – If you like historical maps, this place is for you. Even if you’re not, it’s still interesting to see how things have changed over time. 5000+ maps from various time periods.
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10,000+ clipart images, editable online
ClipArt. 10,000+ images here. Being able to edit them online is a bonus.
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Create your own digital map
planiglobe – online vector map creation – You specify what part of the world you want to map and the details to include. Pretty cool!
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Map games and printable U.S. & world maps
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How to curl fabric ribbon
How to curl fabric ribbon into really cute hair bows.
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How to make a gorgeous scrabble tile pendant with Annie Howes
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Printable news stories with related comprehension activities
News for YOU – Each article is accompanied by various activities and discussion questions to aid in comprehension. The articles are relatively current and “timeless” in nature. These articles are appropriate for grade 2 and up and might be a good introduction to a regular newspaper.
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Editing worksheets to build spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar skills
Every-Day Edits – for upper elementary; learn about various historical events in the process
Animals A to Z Edits – for lower elementary; learn about animals in the process
Story starters for the young writer
Writing Bugs – There are some cute starters here to get the creative juices flowing. Some are fun (“You can decorate one room any way you want…”), some are serious (“Write about a goal you’d like to achieve in the year ahead.”)
Handwriting worksheets & printables for preschool & kindergarten
Handwriting Worksheets and Printable Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten – There is a wealth of activities here for the younger set.
How to do copywork
Copywork – This is a very helpful article if you are wondering about copywork, how to do it and its benefits. The Charlotte Mason method is particularly encouraging of copywork.
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Printable & customizable manuscript & cursive handwriting worksheets
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How to teach left-handers how to write
If you’ve got a leftie (I do!), there are some special things to consider when teaching handwriting. Here are three resources that offer some great tips:
How to hold a pencil: correct pencil grip
How to Hold a Pencil – Draw Your World – Correct Pencil Grip – with diagrams and tips
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Exercises & worksheets for grammar, punctuation & spelling
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Downloadable & printable grammar workbooks for grades 1-6
Downloadable & printable grammar & writing workbooks for grades 1-6 – Very nice workbooks!
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A huge list of common errors in English
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Short daily grammar lessons delivered to your inbox
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Reference guide for grammar, writing and punctuation
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Practice your US geography by dragging & dropping the 50 states in the right spot
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Did you ever see a waterfall speak?
Creative waterfall – It’s a video of an indoor waterfall, but not any ordinary waterfall. A lot of computer and math skills must have gone into making this…
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Trace “the most famous trips in history”
Wanderlust – Choose a trip (like Columbus in 1492, The Old Silk Road, Around the World in 80 Days, etc.), see it on the map and explore what happened during the journey.
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How to make rubber-stamped domino art jewelry
The Enchanted Gallery – What an interesting idea! I tell you there are some creative people in the world. Dominoes. Who would’ve thought?
How old would you be on other worlds?
Your Age On Other Worlds – Enter your birthday, hit calculate and see how old you’d be on other planets. Find out why the numbers vary so much! See also Your Weight On Other Worlds.
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How to build your own solar system to scale
Build a Solar System – Fill in the size of your sun and then calculate the sizes of the other planets, the distance between them, etc.
We made a scale model of the solar system once on a soccer field. We used a soccer ball as our sun and were amazed when we ran out of room on the field for all the planets. It provides a great picture of the vastness of our solar system.
Delve into the extraordinary things happening in our solar system
The Exploratorium’s Observatory – “Observe” from the comfort of your own home.
Spectacular photos of our solar system
NSSDC Photo Gallery – These are amazing photos of the planets, comets, asteroids and more. Wow!
20+ colorful, well-done, blank chore charts
Chore Charts Gallery – These chore charts are nicely done and there are all kinds to choose from. Might even get your kids excited about doing their chores!
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How to make the alphabet letters out of sandpaper
Sandpaper Letters II – a great idea for the kinesthetic learner
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Customizable & printable calendars in various formats
CalendarsThatWork.com – The free section of this site has a nice collection of printable calendars (monthly, weekly, etc.). You can only print out calendars for free up until the next month (or longer if you want to pay a little), but it’s nice if you just need something quick and easy.
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Find out the details of all those chemicals in the food we buy
Ingredients — What’s in the stuff we buy? – Ever wonder what all those long, hard-to-pronounce ingredients are that are found in our food? Well, wonder no longer. This site breaks it all down for you. Finally I know what Xanthan Gum is.
Learn about worms and how to keep them
The Adventures of Herman the Worm – This is a very nicely presented study on worms which includes all kinds of facts and information as well as directions on how to make a home for them and keep them yourself. Great for elementary kids!
200+ science experiments explained in cartoon format
Hunkin’s Experiments – These are my kind of science experiments–short, sweet and to the point in a very un-scientific format.
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Exciting science experiments as seen on TV with Steve Spangler
Science Experiments at Steve Spangler Science – Many of these experiments have video clips of Steve Spangler on the news doing his experiments in the studio. The videos are fun to watch and fun to do. You must watch this video of the Diet Coke and Mento Super Soda Dispenser 3000 (click on the “video” tab about half way down the page). What a blast!
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Activities and crafts for every letter of the alphabet
Alphabet Preschool Activities and Crafts – Printables, worksheets, book recommendations, crafts, etc.
Dozens of learning activities, unschooling style
The ABCs of Unschooling – Unschooling or not, this is a FANTASTIC list of activities that any family can use.
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How to encourage (& not kill) the joy in learning for our kids
Cultivating the unschooling mindset. Don’t let the unschooling title scare you, there are great things to think about here. Maybe this is my own issue, but I can so relate to the description of “learning” just enough to get an “A” on the test and to enjoy the (fleeting) accolades which follow, all the while disliking school and longing to be out. It goes without saying that I really learned nothing except to look to others and the grades on my report card to make me feel good about me. Hopefully my children will be spared from the same fate.
A dream list of craft supplies & basic materials to have on hand for endless fun
First-School’s First Preschool Materials List – This list of fun things to have on hand is good for not only preschool, but for all ages.
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Addressing the socialization question in cartoon format
socialization.jpg – A humorous & helpful look at the ever-famous socialization question.
1000′s of books online with authors’ biographies
Read Print – Thousands of free books offered. Site is pleasant to visit and well-organized. Author biographies are a nice added feature.
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An easy & effective approach to spelling for K-1
Easy, Fun Spelling: My No-Cost Approach for Kindergarten/First Grade – THis is a simple and practical approach to teaching spelling. A good sampling of spelling lists are provided.
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Unschooling explained in a practical Q&A format
Joyfully Rejoycing – This site has been the most helpful (and thought-provoking!) as I’ve sought to understand unschooling and how it works.
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Charlotte Mason approach: hints, tips, explanation, ideas
Simply Charlotte Mason – If you’re unfamiliar with the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling, this is a great place to start. Those familiar with Charlotte Mason will also appreciate this site’s organized information and helpful resources.
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“If you can read this, your brain is 50% faster than whose who can’t”
Can you read this? – A fun and interesting exercise demonstrating how amazing our brains are.
Or try reading your own paragraph all jumbled up.
Bubble recipes, games, links, history, questions & more
The Bubblesphere – A fun place for all things bubbles!
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Learn about the human body with “diagrams, podcasts and revision questions”
Instant Anatomy – Taught by a retired surgeon turned professor, this site is well-organized. For the upper high school student.
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Tons of activities and ideas to go along with every letter of the alphabet
Alphabet (ABC’s) Theme – If you’re teaching the letters, this is a great resource
Build the best paper airplane in the world
Paper airplane – The best paper airplane in the world! – I’m not sure if it’s truly the best, but it is pretty darn good.
Cut out your own virtual snowflake
Make-a-Flake – Remember folding a piece of paper in half and in half again and in half again, cutting out small pieces and then opening it up to reveal a beautiful snowflake? Yeah, this is the same thing only online. Can be addicting for all ages.
Learn ancient Greek and Latin
Textkit – Learn ancient Greek and Latin.
Self-paced language lessons with people from around the world
Livemocha – Self-paced language lessons with people from around the world.
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Learn languages through real native conversations
Mango Languages - Learn languages through real native conversations.
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How to make a city playmat from canvas
How to make a city playmat from canvas. A travel toy or put multiple pieces together to make a GIGANTIC city, Island of Sodor? Hat tip to my sister.
Do your own science projects with household materials
Home Science Tools – projects in these categories:
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Science experiments to do on your own
ZOOMsci – experiments for:
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Games and activities about the brain for kids
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See where the sun is rising and setting in the world right now
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“Enjoy the sunset live from any location, at any time”
Eternal Sunset – see photos from places all around the world where the sun is setting
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Learn the science behind all kinds of yucky stuff
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet – covers bodily functions, animals and more. Great for the elementary school-age boy!
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How to read the night sky
The night sky – an easy way to learn how to spot and identify constellations
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Field guides for 5500+ US plants & animals
eNature – a packed resource
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Create & customize math worksheets for basic arithmetic operations
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Tips, tools, tricks & hints about math
CuriousMath – a fun site with lots of tricks and handy tips. My favorite page is The Top Ten.
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Fun & simple online game to practice math facts
That’s a Fact – practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
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Create & customize your own algebra worksheets
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A complete K-8 math curriculum
Mathematics Enhancement Programme. We use this curriculum and I am very impressed with it. Students learn not only the “how” of math, but the “why” of math. It’s a British curriculum so you will have to supplement with US standard weights & measures, etc. Downloading requires a password, but simply follow the instructions to request a password and let them know you are a homeschooler; I had no problem getting a password.
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Elementary Algebra textbook (downloadable or online)
Posted in Algebra & Pre-Algebra, Math
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