Check out this list of books and classes you can find online for FREE!!!!
FREE Elementary Life Science Textbook (And this site has additional books for purchase.)
FREE "Understanding Algebra" Book (I'm using this one this year.)
Free Books to Read Online
Lots More Free Books Online
Free Books and Guides
Free Books, Essays, Poems, Plays, Short Stories and More!
Free Books!
Free Scott Foresman Reading Resources (Online Grammar and Writing Handbooks for Grades K-6)
FREE Language Lessons
FREE Computer Training (Click on "Home" to find other great FREE lessons!)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
My Favorite Homeschool Websites
This post is just for general and special websites that offer FREE material and lessons to help you homeschool with fun and confidence. This is a brief list but a good start. I will add subject specific lists soon! Enjoy......
World Book Typical Course of Study (All grades)
http://www.abcteach.com/
Oragami
An Old Fashioned Education (full curriculum for every grade, FREE)
Lots of Stuff!! (Scroll down a bit,,, I promise, it's there!)
Crayola Creativity Center
Educational Assessments (Great tool for helping you double check your progress)
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/
Pete's PowerPoint Station (TONS of PowerPoint presentations as well as links to great games)
Teacher Vision (Lots of free stuff and some member's only stuff, too)
The File Cabinet (It's sooooo worth signing up, too!)
Unit Studies Plans (Made in Oklahoma but great stuff for everyone!)
eThemes (So many choices and resources to choose from)
Teaching Today (Site can get a little complicated so spend some time going through this one.)
Busy Teacher Cafe
Cable in the Classroom
Help with Research Based Instruction
Get Ready for College
Media Reviews (Help with What to Watch, etc.)
Educator Templates
PBS for Teachers
Ed.gov
Super Teacher Worksheets
More Unit Studies
Fun and Free Printables
Class Rings and Yearbooks
The Zoo (Wow!)
Highlights for Children This is a site created by the makers of the popular magazine.
http://www.bibliomania.com/
World Book Typical Course of Study (All grades)
http://www.abcteach.com/
Oragami
An Old Fashioned Education (full curriculum for every grade, FREE)
Lots of Stuff!! (Scroll down a bit,,, I promise, it's there!)
Crayola Creativity Center
Educational Assessments (Great tool for helping you double check your progress)
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/
Pete's PowerPoint Station (TONS of PowerPoint presentations as well as links to great games)
Teacher Vision (Lots of free stuff and some member's only stuff, too)
The File Cabinet (It's sooooo worth signing up, too!)
Unit Studies Plans (Made in Oklahoma but great stuff for everyone!)
eThemes (So many choices and resources to choose from)
Teaching Today (Site can get a little complicated so spend some time going through this one.)
Busy Teacher Cafe
Cable in the Classroom
Help with Research Based Instruction
Get Ready for College
Media Reviews (Help with What to Watch, etc.)
Educator Templates
PBS for Teachers
Ed.gov
Super Teacher Worksheets
More Unit Studies
Fun and Free Printables
Class Rings and Yearbooks
The Zoo (Wow!)
Highlights for Children This is a site created by the makers of the popular magazine.
http://www.bibliomania.com/
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Family Home School
You know that as your children get older, they are more capable of learning on their own. They are better equipped to focus on their studies and yield desirable results when asked. Homeschooling through high school while teaching younger children is also one of the best ways I can find to let the high school age children constructively exercise their knowledge and abilities by helping to teach the younger children.
I look forward to my oldest son’s participation in my daughter’s and youngest son's education. I know that he will be able to provide them with much needed enthusiasm for science that I, unfortunately, lack. I anticipate that his love of art will open my daughter’s eyes to a world of color and creativity that is sometimes lost on me. He will be able to teach his baby brother all the finer points of skateboarding and roller blading. There will also be terrific debates about the effectiveness of our government and the subjugation of our enemies. I am a hippie and my son wants to be an airman!
Having distinct age differences and educational backgrounds in my homeschool opens my eyes to the randomness of multiple views, numerous talents, and the clash of cultural consciousness. We all learn here. I am thirty- four; my oldest son is twelve; my daughter is almost 3; my youngest son is now 6 months old. I attended eight years of public school; my son attended three years of public school, and my two youngest children will never attend.
I foresee a long-lasting homeschool of harmony and commitment with a healthy mixture of individuality. I know I can homeschool through high school with God and my wonderful, curious, capable children in tow. It is indeed a family affair.
I look forward to my oldest son’s participation in my daughter’s and youngest son's education. I know that he will be able to provide them with much needed enthusiasm for science that I, unfortunately, lack. I anticipate that his love of art will open my daughter’s eyes to a world of color and creativity that is sometimes lost on me. He will be able to teach his baby brother all the finer points of skateboarding and roller blading. There will also be terrific debates about the effectiveness of our government and the subjugation of our enemies. I am a hippie and my son wants to be an airman!
Having distinct age differences and educational backgrounds in my homeschool opens my eyes to the randomness of multiple views, numerous talents, and the clash of cultural consciousness. We all learn here. I am thirty- four; my oldest son is twelve; my daughter is almost 3; my youngest son is now 6 months old. I attended eight years of public school; my son attended three years of public school, and my two youngest children will never attend.
I foresee a long-lasting homeschool of harmony and commitment with a healthy mixture of individuality. I know I can homeschool through high school with God and my wonderful, curious, capable children in tow. It is indeed a family affair.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Hats off to you... and here's why:
Whether you are a veteran homeschool mom or just getting started, you know how wonderful it is to be with your children while they are learning. Yet, you never look for accolades for all your hard work. I hope you can smile at criticism and laugh at mainstream methods all the while secure in the knowledge that you are your children’s best teacher. I extend my best wishes to you and your family as you pursue your children’s academic goals and admire you more because you have taken charge of their education and provide more for them than public schools can offer.
You are amazing and your children’s bright futures will reveal the genuine effort and love you have given them. Great job!!
Here's a scary eye-opener, if you didn't already know why homeschooling is so important:
It’s no big secret that public schools can be dangerous.
I wanted to share some statistics that point out how frightening public schools have become and also why my children will never attend public schools. These are not the same schools we attended. If you thought it was bad when you were in school, just imagine the daily stress public schools place on children now.
(1996-2005 information collected from United States Dept. of Education and National Center for School Statistics.)
In the 2003 school year, an estimated 26.4 million students ages 12-18 were enrolled in U.S. schools.
Data from the National Crime Victimization Survey show that students ages 12-18 were victims of about 1.9 million nonfatal crimes at school, including about 1.2 million thefts and 740,000 violent crimes (simple assault and serious violent crime)—150,000 of which were serious violent crimes (rape, sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault.
With that in mind, keep reading:
10% of weapons seized on school property are at elementary schools.
17% of students in grades 9-12 reported they had carried a weapon anywhere, and about 6 %reported they had carried a weapon on school property
71% of public schools experienced one or more violent incidents and 36% of public schools reported violent incidents to the police.
In 2003, 12% of 9th-graders reported that they were threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, 9% of 10th-graders, 7% of 11th-graders, and 6% of 12th-graders.
12 to 25% of student reports of carrying a weapon varied among states for which data were available, ranging from anywhere and from 3 to 10% on school property.
21% of students reported that there were gangs at their school. 31% of students in urban schools were the most likely to report the presence of street gangs at their school, followed by
18% of suburban students and 12% of rural students.
8% of all high school students were threatened with a weapon (gun, knife, club) on school property this past year.
In 1996 there were 47 homicides and 12 suicides at school. 35 of the 47 homicide victims were other students at the school. Up to 2003, there have been between 12 and 17 homicides each school year.
32% of high school students have been offered, sold, or given illegal drugs on school property this past year.
26% of students have used marijuana in the past 30 days.
51% of high schoolers report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. 6% did that drinking on school property!
You are amazing and your children’s bright futures will reveal the genuine effort and love you have given them. Great job!!
Here's a scary eye-opener, if you didn't already know why homeschooling is so important:
It’s no big secret that public schools can be dangerous.
I wanted to share some statistics that point out how frightening public schools have become and also why my children will never attend public schools. These are not the same schools we attended. If you thought it was bad when you were in school, just imagine the daily stress public schools place on children now.
(1996-2005 information collected from United States Dept. of Education and National Center for School Statistics.)
In the 2003 school year, an estimated 26.4 million students ages 12-18 were enrolled in U.S. schools.
Data from the National Crime Victimization Survey show that students ages 12-18 were victims of about 1.9 million nonfatal crimes at school, including about 1.2 million thefts and 740,000 violent crimes (simple assault and serious violent crime)—150,000 of which were serious violent crimes (rape, sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault.
With that in mind, keep reading:
10% of weapons seized on school property are at elementary schools.
17% of students in grades 9-12 reported they had carried a weapon anywhere, and about 6 %reported they had carried a weapon on school property
71% of public schools experienced one or more violent incidents and 36% of public schools reported violent incidents to the police.
In 2003, 12% of 9th-graders reported that they were threatened or injured with a weapon on school property, 9% of 10th-graders, 7% of 11th-graders, and 6% of 12th-graders.
12 to 25% of student reports of carrying a weapon varied among states for which data were available, ranging from anywhere and from 3 to 10% on school property.
21% of students reported that there were gangs at their school. 31% of students in urban schools were the most likely to report the presence of street gangs at their school, followed by
18% of suburban students and 12% of rural students.
8% of all high school students were threatened with a weapon (gun, knife, club) on school property this past year.
In 1996 there were 47 homicides and 12 suicides at school. 35 of the 47 homicide victims were other students at the school. Up to 2003, there have been between 12 and 17 homicides each school year.
32% of high school students have been offered, sold, or given illegal drugs on school property this past year.
26% of students have used marijuana in the past 30 days.
51% of high schoolers report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. 6% did that drinking on school property!
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