I had the opportunity to attend our local homeschool support group tonight.  Due to my husband's work schedule, that doesn't happen often.  So it was indeed a blessing to me.

The topic tonight was our favorite free on-line homeschool sites.  Since I had it ready and prepared, I thought I'd also share it here.  Maybe someone else can find something listed that will help them as well :-)   If you have a favorite site, leave a comment on my blog.....I'd love to check it out!

These are a few of my favorite things:

The free on-line, Charlotte Mason curriculum we use. Most of the books used in this curriculum can be found on-line. Wonderful books, wonderful curriculum!   http://www.amblesideonline.org/

Find the classics on-line at Project Gutenberg.....over 20,000 free books
on-line.  http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

Find classic audio books free at Librivox:   http://librivox.org/

Pilgrim’s Progress video version (this has been a great supplement to reading the book).     http://www.answersingenesis.org/kids/videos

Make your own word puzzles.....just type in your spelling list and this site generates crossword puzzles, word searches, and other fun games!    http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/

Solve jigsaw puzzles. This is my kids’ favorite site (and let’s face it, I’ve wasted enjoyed lots of time here myself!).    http://www.jigzone.com/gallery/Fine_Art

Calvary Chapel Bible reading schedule and coloring pages. I have been using these coloring pages for our Bible time.    http://children.calvarychapel.com/site/curriculum_n.htm

Find any nursery rhyme here, with the words printed out and a midi of the tune.   http://smart-central.com/

Here are some on-line hymnals, which give words and music for the great hymns:      http://www.ehymnal.com/,  http://schaefer-family.com/hymns.htm (this site also gives a history of the hymn);  http://www.cyberhymnal.org/ (this site also gives a short history of the hymn)

Stories about and selections from some of the great composers.     http://www.classicsforkids.com/

Geography – great for learning about the USA and finding states on themap. Our favorite game is States 3 (expert).    http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Sign language – free on-line program. My kids have learned a lot from this site!     http://www.lifeprint.com/

Trade books that you don’t need anymore for ones you do need. I have gotten so many wonderful books this way!  www.paperbackswap.com

Living Books for the Ears....weekly free downloads of classic radio programs from years gone by.     http://www.homeschoolradioshows.com/

Enjoy!

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