I will tell you thse sites have saved me alot of money over the years! Please send me any great sites you find so I can add them here. This is my way of keeping together all of those sites I always want ot use but can never find or forget about!
Free complete curriculum sites-
http://www.amblesideonline.org/
http://oldfashionededucation.com/
Other free classes-
Free online classes- http://oedb. org/library/ beginning- online-learning/ 200-free- online-classes- to-learn- anything
oRgainiazation sites/ forms –
http://donnayoung.org/index.htm
Favorite blogs for ideas and encouragement-
http://www.ourpreschoolhomeschool.blogspot.com
Preschool Links
http://starfall.com - this is by far my favorite site to use to teach to read.
http://www.abcfastphonics.com/ This is a new one I just found. I am going to try it
http://abcteach.com
http://colorcastle.com
http://first-school.com
http://www.storylineonline.net/ I love this site! It reads to your child and has some very cute stories!
Enchantedlearning.com- you can use the free stuff on here or you can join for $20 a year and get a bunch of great worksheets and printable and craft ideas. I like this site! I used it for 3 years before I paid the $20 ( a birthday present to myself) but I am glad I did! I use this for every subject and every level of kid I have!
http:www.tlsbooks.com
http://www.christian-parent.com/preschool.shtml
http://www.bookpop.com/storypop.html
Math Sites
What I use with Sydney ( I supplement with the other ones below) You do have to pay a monthly fee with this one, but it was worth it to me.($20) You can try it free for a month, which is what I did. The link for trying it free is underneath the first link, but use the first to find out about the program.
http://www.aleks.com/webform/c13
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/math-trainer-multiply.html - This gives your child a great way to learn and really get their times tables. My daughter does these every day and they really seem to be helping. I have another friend who says these have helped her child a lot too.
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/fractions.php - This one has everything. Just explore around to find what you are looking for
Free math lessons and video textbooks-
MathTV.com
http://www.mathtv. com
http://www.mathebook.net/ - Another good and free one!
http://www.visualfractions.com/ -Fractions site
http://www.coolmath-games.com/Timernator/Timernator-multiplication.html
http://www.prongo.com/games/ages9-12.html -You can change the age level on this one. Just explore the site!
*** ClickSchooling' s Top 5 Math Sites ***
Note: The links below take you to the ClickSchooling archives where you can
read the original review. From there, you can click on a link to access the
site.
BBC SkillsWise Times Tables
http://www.homefire s.com/click? skillswise
Based in the United Kingdom, this site offers free times tables lessons and
practice for students in grades 3-8. This archived ClickSchooling review had
the highest number of visitors in 2008.
http://www.homefire s.com/click? mathebook -This website offers FREE math "Downloadable Tutorials" in the form of both
online math videos (via YouTube, with some that are similar to webinars) and
interactive eWorkSheets and eWorkBooks that allow students in grades K-12 to
learn and practice math with ease.
KidsNumbers. com
http://www.homefire s.com/click? kidsnumbers
This 100% free math resource was designed by teachers as a place where
students can learn and practice all aspects of math, including addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division, in a fun and pressure-free way.
Mathematic Interactives
http://www.homefire s.com/click? mathia
Created by David Hellam (a teacher and prolific math game inventor), this
site provides a remarkable archive of interactive math puzzles and games for
a variety of math strands from counting to algebra and beyond. The engaging and entertaining games provide opportunities to practice, reinforce ,and self-test math skills.
Johnnie's Math Page
http://www.homefire s.com/click? johnnie
Age Range: 5-13.Get a terrific variety of interactive math games, tools, and activities for students in grades K-8.
Language Arts and Grammar sites-
http://www.iknowthat.com/com - this is a great site that you can use for any subject. Just check it out and you and your kids will love it. My daughter actully asked to play this for fun.
FactMonster: Writing Skills
http://www.factmons ter.com/homework /writingskills1. html
PBS Teachers Activity Packs: Reading and Language Arts
http://www.homefire s.com/click? activitypacks
Learning Vocabulary Fun
http://www.vocabula ry.co.il/
Amazing Digital Literature Resource
Shmoop.com
http://www.shmoop. com/literature/
A site that has to much to list! This site has a ton of stuff for grammar and book report, and everything. Just go on it and look and you will see what I mean. We used the Island of the Blue Dolphins section and really enjoyed it!
http://drb.lifestreamcenter.net/Lessons/#Grammar
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/index.htm
http://www.sfreading.com/resources/ghbgrd4.html
Ed helper http://www.edhelper.com/language/language.html
History-
This site seems to have a lot of information. I have not used it a lot but I wanted to remember it so I put it here on my website. I noticed you can switch subjects at the top . I know I have used this site for Science too. It has some interesting solar system info.
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0319-Hernan-Cortez.php
FREE, online world history textbook, games, and historical quotes for kids.
KidsPast.com
http://www.kidspast .com
Fun Social Studies website -
Learner.org: United States History Map
http://www.learner. org/interactives /historymap/ sea.html
I like to use the Dear America and the My America books for good living books. Check out this website to find out about the books and some activities to do with them.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/our_america/colonial/
ClickSchooling' s Top Social Sciences websites-
Note: The links below take you to the ClickSchooling archives where you can
read the original review. From there, you can click on a link to access the
site.
Geography Thru Free Map Unit Studies!
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 09/18
Age Range: 5-13 (Grades K-8).This is one of the most frequently visited websites in the ClickSchooling archive. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis partnered with National
Geographic on an exhibit called "MAPS: Tools for Adventure" that teaches
kids about maps. The exhibit offers this companion website with FREE Unit
Study guides in downloadable, printable, book-style format containing
lessons about mapping. This is a thorough resource for teaching cartography.
Free Social Science Videos from NOVA
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 06/05
Age Range: 10-17 (Grades 6-12).At this website you can learn all about social sciences by watching PBS NOVA videos for free. Topics covered by these films include: Anthropology,
Natural Disasters, the Human Genome, ancient Egypt, the Parthenon, Nature,
Physics, Space, Technology and more. Some of the video pages link to further
resources, teacher's guides, transcripts of the films, and more
Chicago History Museum: Great Chicago Stories
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 05/15
Age Range: 8-17 (Grades 3-12).This ClickSchooling award-winner offers an engaging history of Chicago presented through historical fiction stories that are accompanied by lessons and activities, as well as investigations of museum artifacts. It's a terrific example of educational technology at its best. Topics geared for grades 3-12 include the Great Migration, baseball, railroad transportation, hot dogs, abolition, public housing, immigration, labor, Progressivism, the Jazz Age, politics and more.
Geography4Kids. com
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 09/11
Age Range: 8 and up (non-readers will need assistance).This website provides an introduction to geography through earth sciences including the earth's energy, structure, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and bio-geo-chemical cycles. Includes interactive quizzes and links to further resources.
Free Historical Paper Dolls!
Paper Dali
http://www.paperdal i.com/index. html
Age Range: 5-12 (approximately).A homeschool mom (who also happens to be a history buff and talented artist) created this site that offers FREE Paper Dolls based on historical people and events. Print out the variety of characters and make history come alive!
You'll find paper dolls for all of these historical themes: American
Revolution, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, King Arthur & Knights of the
Round Table, Wild West, and Biblical Times. You'll also find ideas and tips
for use. Join the free mailing list to receive updates whenever new Paper
Dali's are added to the site.
I have a lot of ones I have used for history. almost to many to list. My best advice is type in what ever you are looking for (ex- Jamestown 1609) and put for kids behind it. If you need help finding something email me and I will try to help you find it! WE love biographies to teach a time period so ask your librarian!
geography
http://www.geography4kids.com/
Free printable maps-
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/
http://geography.about.com/od/blankmaps/Blank_and_Outline_Maps.htm
http://www.freeworldmaps.net/printable/index.html
science-
just a side note. Not everything on these science sites match up with my faith. As always closely watch your children when they are on any site. I use the opportunity to talk to my kids about what we believe and why- but just a heads up!
The Science Spot
http://www.sciences pot.net/
Age Range: 10-13 (Designed for Middle School Students).A science teacher developed this free
website where she shares her favorite science activities,
lessons, and printables
We Can Change The World
http://www.homefire s.com/click? changeworld
Biodiversity
http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=biodiversity&c
Periodic table - very neat!
http://www.periodic videos.com/ #
Neat science questions answered-
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/
Art appreciation-
http://gardenofpraise.com/art.htm
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/artgames.html
http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/
Fun art sites-
http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/smartkids/home.html
Art Attack! provides instruction on how to do over 100 art projects that are
archived at this website - one of the most frequently visited among the
ClickSchooling archives.(one of my favorite groups)
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 01/12
The Toy Maker
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 11/22
Age Range: 3-13.You won't believe the assortment of templates for making paper toys here.They include Animals, Bugs, Fairies, Math & Learning Toys, Toys that Move,
Gifts and Boxes, and a variety of whimsical and fantasy items too.
National Gallery for America's Young Artists
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 07/19
Age Range: 5-18 (Grade Range K-12).This collection of fun activities provides multi-media lessons in art history as well as art media and technique.
Music-
http://sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp
Free Opera for Everyone!
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 08/16
Age Range: 5-18.This website introduces everyone to opera by providing FREE digital downloads of the "Opera for Everyone" series of CDs along with a printable teaching manual!
Fantastic Classical Music Site for Kids!
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 07/12
Age Range: 7-12.This website received a ClickSchooling Award for Excellence and offers one of the best, web-based educational activities on classical music designed just for kids.
Free Music Rhythm Lessons and More!
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 08/10
Age Range: 5-18.This website offers free, interactive music resources, lessons, and drills.
Foreign Language Lessons-
Learn Italian Online for Free!
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 04/05
Age Range: 7-18.Get a free, six-week course of five lessons per week in Italian. Learn online for free at your own pace, or sign up for optional free daily email reminders.
Digital Dialects
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 09/20
Age Range: 5-18.This website offers multi-media, interactive games for learning 55 different languages from Afrikaans to Vietnamese.
Hello-World
http://www.homefire s.com/click? freespanish
Age Range: 4-17.Get free online games, songs and activities for children in English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Indonesian.
Online Free Spanish lessons
http://www.onlinefreespanish.com/
educational games
http://www.gamequarium.com/
Virtual Field Trips at
ClickSchooling!
Note: The links below takes you to the ClickSchooling archives where
you can read the original review. From there, you can click on a
link to access the site.
Virtual Voyage on the Mayflower
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 11/07
Age Range: 5-17 (and beyond)
This Scholastic website has the highest recorded number of visitors
among all of the sites in our ClickSchooling archives. It offers a
virtual tour of a replica of the "Mayflower," the ship the Pilgrims
boarded to sail to America.
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 05/16
Age Range: 4-17 (and beyond)
Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park
where you can see many animal exhibits streamed live through webcams!
Geologic Virtual Tours of National Parks
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 05/30
Age Range: 9-17 (approximately)
At this website you can take virtual geologic tours of the U.S.
National Parks - from Arches to Zion!
Cape Cod Potato Chips: Factory Tour
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 06/13
Age Range: 5 and up
At this website you can watch a multi-media video tour of the Cape Cod
Potato Chip Factory in action.
The Cave of Lascaux
http://www.homefire s.com/clickschoo l/archive. asp?d=2008/ 12/12
Age Range: 5-18 (with parental assistance)
Virtually explore the ancient caves of Laxcaux, France - home of
prehistoric cave paintings.
