Adventures at Home
Oct. 26, 2008 - Useful Links
As a 21st Century homeschooler, I find myself using the internet quite a bit. We have discovered that we can connect with other homeschoolers, find learning activities for the kids, continuing education for mom, worksheets for turn in day and much more online. Below are links to some of the FREE resources that we have found useful.
These sites are places for kids to play learing games, listen to learning songs, etc. Some of the sites may also include lesson plans for the teaching parent, but they are listed here because there are online activities for children.
Starfall (The site is great for young, beginning readers.)
Spelling City (My kids love to practice spelling on Spelling City)
Learning Games for Kids
Soft Schools
Look, Listen, Learn
Easy, Fun School
Singing Science (songs that you can stream or download for free)
Stateris (A tetris style game to help you learn the states of the US - others are available)
Word Duck (Wordsearches and Hangman with a wide variety of wordlists - some are quite difficult)
Sometimes I need help preparing to teach a topic. These site have lesson plans, kid friendly content (think online textbook), or worksheets. Some even have all three!
The Teacher's Corner (Online Lesson Plans, worksheets, teaching tips, etc.)
Chem4Kids (Covers most elementary chemistry concepts)
Cosmos4Kids (Elementary astronomy)
Biology4Kids (Elementary biology)
Geography4Kids (Elementary Earth Science)
Physics4Kids (Elementary Physics)
NumberNut (online math text)
Homeschool Helper Online (thematic units written by homeschool parents)
Super Kids (worksheets, games, etc.)
ABC Teach (worksheets, has more for paid memebers, but lots of free stuff too)
The following sites are directed toward homeschoolers specifically. They offer articles and encouragement along with other resources. Some include information on how to teach specific subjects, others include lesson plans and worksheets.
Homeschooling Unlimited
Ecclectic Homeschool Online (This site has so much that I can't even summarize!)
Homeschool Math (This site includes great articles on how to teach math along with other great resources.)
I have quite a few more sites bookmarked. Some of them are listed in the sidebar. You can also see some of my favorite sites on my page at Homeschool Launch. |
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Sep. 29, 2008 - Exciting Opportunity!
CurrClick is offering this great educational opportunity for homeschoolers. I can't wait to help my kids vote!
Here is the information:
Homeschoolers are invited to vote in their very own Presidential Election at CurrClick.com! Educate your kids about the election process and make a statement about the powerful voice that is the homeschool community!
POLLS OPEN on October 1st and will remain open until November 4th. Visit CurrClick.com on October 1st to cast your vote: Participation is completely free and will include information about each of the candidates, real time results, quotes from each of the candidates about their position on homeschooling, an "I Voted" coloring page and printable sticker and an optional exit poll. Results of the exit poll will be posted on November 4th. http://www.currclick.com
Results of the election will be sent out to news organizations across the country. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.
Plus, dozens of instantly downloadable election unit studies, lapbooks and workbooks from top publishers ON SALE for up to 35% OFF. Sale begins October 1st.
CurrClick.com is the #1 curriculum download site for homeschoolers, featuring thousands of resources for all ages from hundreds of top homeschool and education publishers. CurrClick.com gives a way a new, free title every week. Most titles priced at 30% below retail.
CurrClick.com, Curriculum in a Click! |
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Jul. 16, 2008 - Early Encounter
I have a faint memory of receiving Christ as a young child. I understood that I had done wrong things and decided that I wanted Jesus to wash away that black sin. However, the first clear memory I have of being personally instructed by His spirit was a few years later. I was seven or eight and during some alone time at home I encountered God. There may not have been any specific words, but I remember the image of a staircase. It was a sort of spiritual staircase leading to God and I felt that I had climbed a step or two nearer to the top.
That simple experience reinforced for me the personal nature of my relationship with God. It solidified my belief that He is my friend and that I can know Him. More importantly, it convinced me that He wants to know me. |
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Mar. 18, 2008 - Holiday Fun
I have been searching the CurrClick site for Easter Eggs. I don't think I've found 1/2 of them!. I have found two freebies though. I plan on doing some more searching. I've been adding things to my wishlist. I have birthday money (March Birthday); with my discount codes maybe I'll find a great deal that I just can't pass up!
This is a message from CurrClick:
Who says Easter egg hunts are only for kids?!
You're invited to CurrClick's first annual "Easter Egg Hunt for Parents."
When: Monday March 17th-Sunday, March 23rd
Where: 
Our wonderful publishers have been arranging for tons of great surprises and our technical crew has been hurriedly preparing and hiding your virtual eggs. There are over 45 of these eggs hidden all over CurrClick, all with promotional codes worth up to 75% off select eBooks. There are even 7 totally free titles ... If you can find them. Start hunting now! Have fun and don't push anyone. (We had to say it. It's an Easter egg hunt!) *Every code can be used once by every customer.
Happy Easter!
The CurrClick Staff
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Mar. 7, 2008 - New Look
My favorite curriculum resource has a new look! The HomeschoolEStore is now CurrClick (or it will be on March 10!). They are offering a 10% account credit on everything you buy March 10th - 17th. That is basically a 10% discount that can be applied to more curriculum! Have fun shopping! |
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