FreeTypingGame.net – online games & lessons (via Atumn’s Attic)
Life Skills
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!
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…
Moneyville: Online Activities. Run a lemonade stand or pretend you’re living on your own in the real world.
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.
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!
The Universal Packing List. Enter in things like what type of accomodations you’ll be staying in, what sorts of activities you intend on doing, what you expect the weather to be like, etc. and this tool will automatically generate an apporpriate packing list for you.
Crochet me. Crochet patterns, tips, tricks and community.
Chore Charts. Several designs.
How To Knit Guide – a well-organized, easy-to-follow site.
Address Practice Craft Printable. A great way to learn your address, practice handwriting and how to address letters
Learn How to Knit Very handy for those of us who like to “see” how it’s done before attempting it ourselves.
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.
TypeRacer – Sign up to have your scores recorded or sign in as a guest just to play. Be careful, it’s a bit addicting.
Stitch Guide. This is a no-nonsense guide to all sorts of stitches. The diagrams are clear and simple.
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! 