My sister Traci and I have been homeschooling for over 10 years now...from Kindergarten up through 11th grade. In these current times we know a lot of families are making the decision to keep their kids home for school. We hope we can help answer some questions by letting you know a few things and then giving you some resources.
- Every day is a learning day. Reading, exploring, cooking, gardening...all that is considered learning, therefore schooling.
- California requires 175 learning days. More info here. Hours do not need to be logged.
- If your child completes his/her work in a couple hours, don't be surprised! Remember, at school the teacher is having to deal with 20-30 kids, which takes a lot more time.
- It's OK to sleep in. It's OK to take dance party breaks. It's OK to stay in your PJ's all day...might not want to make that one a habit though! :)
- Frustrations will run high between you and your child(ren). This is all new to you and to your kids! It's OK to feel overwhelmed! But give yourself grace. You CAN do this! It might be unorganized and chaotic at first, but we promise, it will get better. When frustrations are high, stop school, do something fun like play a game or get outside, and then try approaching the subject again.
From left: Lori, Alex, Andy, Traci, Cassi, Cael, and Kaylee
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Learning websites - all subjectsABCMouse - For kids 2-8
Adventure Academy - For kids 8-13 Time4Learning - Curriculum for PreK - High School Shmoop.com - Classes for 3rd grade and up; Test Prep Acellus Power Homeschool - Classes for PreK - High School Soft Schools - PreK - High School TeacherTube - K - High School Easy Peasy All-In-One Homeschool - K - High School (FREE homeschool curriculum for all subjects, all grades, Christian-based but fairly neutral in most subjects) Clever Dragons - K - 8th (Boys Version) Always Ice Cream - K - 8th (Girls Version) Crash Course - High School and Up, video based FreeSchool - educational YouTube channel Khan Academy - Free classes for Pre-K - College Prep Study.com - Classes for Middle School and up |
printable worksheets - all subjectsSuper Teacher Worksheets - K - High School, all subject worksheets
WorksheetWorks - K - High School, all subject worksheets Math Aids - K - High School, math worksheets English For Everyone - K - High School, ELA worksheets D-Maps - All Ages, free maps Live Worksheets - Make your own worksheets Worksheets 4 Kids - K - High School, all subjects Gather 'Round Homeschool - Unit study for all grades (Christian-based) |
Math websitesIXL - PreK - High School
Math Trainer - All ages, math drills Teaching Textbooks - 3rd - High School, full curriculum, grades for you!! Science websitesFizzics Education - All ages, from Australia
Sea World Animal Facts - All ages Sea World Animal Bytes - All ages Kidwings - All ages, owl pellet dissection kits Spangler Science - educational YouTube channel for experiments WhizKid Science - educational YouTube channel for experiments MakeMeGenius - educational YouTube channel for science PhysicsGirl - PBS education YouTube channel Crash Course Kids - YouTube channel, all ages Cindy Estridge Chemistry - new YouTube channel with videos being added daily. Crosswired Science - Christian-based curriculum Miscellaneous websitesArt for Kids Hub - educational YouTube channel for drawing
DudePerfect - YouTube channel that's just downright fun to watch Typing Club - All ages Famous Artist Gallery - All ages Morse Code Translator - All ages Bible Society - Bible Stories Adventures in Odessey - All ages, audio program. (Christian based) CIA World Fact Book - Provides info on 267 world entities Grade Calculator HSLDA - Homeschool Legal Defense Assoc. Very informative website if you are considering homeschooling full-time Little House Audiobook Series - Books 1-8, scroll down for audio files. Scholastic Learn At Home - PreK - 9 |
Language arts websiteHistory websitesCATO Institute - USA Documents
Fresberg Cartoon - educational YouTube channel with fun facts, mini-bios, and leadership Homeschool Pop - educational YouTube channel D-Maps - All Ages, free maps Seterra Geography - geography game for the world Physical educationREFITREV - YouTube channel with family friendly cardio classes
REFIT® On Demand - Free 30 days of workouts and live classes, family friendly. Use code FREEMONTH Down Dog - Free Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout Popsugar Fitness - YouTube channel with all kinds of workouts Fitness Blender - YouTube channel with all kinds of workouts Cosmic Kids Yoga - Ages 3+, YouTube channel with great, themed workouts |