I can't recommend Khan Academy Enough

I have been singing the praises of Khan Academy for many years. I am going to go ahead and say it again. This site is amazing.  The few problems I had with it before (videos too quiet) software/grading intuitiveness... these things are on point now.

I just used it to help a homeschooler who was math phobic and had not really gotten past Algebra (and some Algebra 2) in one semester, this student has now mastered Geometry and Trig.  It takes time and dedication but this site sets kids up for success... and adults too.

Use it whether your kid is homeschooled or not, daily use in the summer will also keep a student from losing ground when school is not in session.  Oh, and it covers all subjects now... maybe not in full depth, but it can be a good template to follow as you home educate your kids... for free.

Visit Khan Academy



~posted by Andrea from Nearing fifty and having moments

math4children

 Math4children strives to make learning and teaching math fun.  You will find lessons for grades pre-k-7.

From the site author:

The idea to build this site came one day when he watched with pain how his elder sister tried to teach her two kids math. Jude noticed how painful the lesson was, both for the teacher and kids. He then wondered how many parents and teachers were struggling with the same problem of teaching math to children. Being a very hands-on person, he set about crafting exercises to help his sister teach the little kids. He drew inspiration from his elder brother Kisito whose kid’s website is saving teachers and parents’ lives across the globe.
Though bugged down by his lecturer job at the university he often found time to create exercises to help his sister teach the kids math.
With the remarkable progress made by his little nephews using materials he created, Jude teamed up with his brother Kisito to start www.math4children.com , with the same goal of helping parents and teachers with the daunting task of teaching math to kids.

 ~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom

Free Spelling Curriculum at K12Reader.com

The K12Reader.com free spelling words curriculum incorporates all 1,000 Fry sight words and grade-school academic vocabulary based on science, social studies, mathematics and language arts standards. The new curriculum also incorporates grade-level appropriate patterns for words, focusing on word families, prefixes and suffixes, and word origins.

The spelling curriculum was created by Glenda Rhea, a veteran elementary school teacher who also holds a master's degree in education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction.


Full press release here

~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom

Free elementary American History

This free history curriculum was originally written for the target age of eight to nine (3rd grade) but can easily be used and adapted for other grades and ages. The easiest grades to adapt for and use our curriculum in are 2nd-6th grades. It is also an excellent supplement to any other history curriculum(for a variety of ages) with plenty of "gravy" like worksheets, printables, links, extra reading, crafts, activities and more.  


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~posted by Andrea from Notes from a Homeschooling Mom

Free Salt-Dough play dough Recipe and more from Sunday School Ideas

Sunday School Ideas has shared this Salt-dough play dough reipe with us:

Ingredients
1 c. salt
1 c. warm water
2 c. flour
Note: use only plain all-purpose flour – don't use bread flour or self-rising flour

Preparation
Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Slowly add ½ the water while stirring with a fork. Slowly add more water, spoonful at a time and continuing to mix with fork, until it creates a ball of dough that is firm and 

Worksheets, Worksheets, Worksheets

I just got this in a homeschool loop email.

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html has an unlimited number of worksheets. 

There's no need to buy workbooks to keep your kids busy this summer, all you need is a binder and a printer to make custom workbooks for your kids. 

Grades K-5

*if you do want to buy a workbook though... here's my favorite>>>>

Pre-K to age 11, Brightly Beaming Resources

This curriculum is compiled and written by a homeschooling mom, Katrina Lybbert.  From the author:

"This site has grown from my first curriculum, Letter of the Week, to now offer curriculum and resource suggestions for children from birth to age 8. I truly believe these early years lay the foundation for all future learning. Little children's young minds are like sponges ready to soak up all the wonderful information to be found in this world. By providing age appropriate activities in an environment of love and play, we can help our little ones begin a journey of life-long learning."

History for Children

History for children is a blog by a homeschooling mom. She has compiled dozens of homeschooling resources links and book reviews relating to history. This isn't exactly a curriculum, but a good place for parents to go for ideas on making history relevant.

mathebook.net new math help website

Mathebook.com is a website that helps students review math concepts at all levels.

Our website is designed to help students of different grades, starts from Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School and High School Math.
The goal of this website is to provide new education tools to teachers, parents and off course students who can benefit from it.

Chemistry For Kids

At first glance, I thought this site was for introductory chemistry... And it is if you start here.

Upon further examination, I found a full chemistry course/ online textbook on the site here: http://www.chem4kids.com/map.html

I prefer sites designed for kids when it comes to science subjects because it discusses the concepts in a simple, easy to understand manner.

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More Science links
More High School links

I recommend you purchase a Chemistry workbook to help you apply the concepts you learn.




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Free American History at GuestHollow.com

This history curriculum was originally written for the target age of eight to nine (3rd grade) but can easily be used and adapted for other grades and ages. The easiest grades to adapt for and use our curriculum in are 2nd-6th grades. It is also an excellent supplement to any other history curriculum(for a variety of ages) with plenty of "gravy" like worksheets, printables, links, extra reading, crafts, activities and more.

Math.com (free math elementary -highschool)

I don't know that you really need any other free math site. I neglected to add it earlier because I was under the impression that it was a paid subscription site... It is not now (not sure if it ever was, but may have been.) Enjoy

Math.com is dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math. Combining educationally sound principles with proprietary technology, Math.com offers a unique experience that quickly guides the user to the solutions they need and the products they want. These solutions include assessment, on-demand modular courses that target key math concepts, 24/7 live online tutoring, and expert answers to math questions. In addition to solutions, Math.com offers exploratory and recreational introductions to the world of math that will lead to deeper understanding and enjoyment.

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Lapbooklessons

Check out this free homeschooling resource site

Watch our Lapbook video's and learn how to make your own
Lapbook templates and books! Surf our Lapbooking blogs for more tips, tricks and ideas for making Lapbooks with your children! Download our Free Lapbooks or make your own!... Lapbooks are a great way to teach key concepts and further explore unit studies. Creating a themed Lapbook is tons of fun, and children almost forget that they're learning along the way!

Prongo.com Educational Games

This Website offers fun educational games

Prongo.com is an educational website for Kids. We offer fun, interactive, and
educational games for kids. For teachers, Prongo.com also offers Quizstation. Quizstation allows teachers to create online quizzes for their students. Prongo.com also offers kids clip art, e-cards for kids, wallpaper, kids jokes, screensavers, and more. Prongo.com provides hours of learning fun for kids and resources teachers need to have a fun and productive classroom.