The focus of this category is on homeschooling, also known as home education, which refers to the education of children at home rather than in a school, typically by parents.
Recommended Resources
Alternative Education Resource Organization
AERO is a non-profit membership organization that provides information on several alternative school models, including home schooling and non-traditional schools, as well as the democratic education movement. The history, mission, and benefits of joining the organization are discussed here.
http://www.educationrevolution.org/
Offers a Christian curriculum for homeschooling families with the aim to closely mirror the curriculum that Charlotte Mason used in her schools. The web site also has a collection of books to choose from and lots of hands-on activities.
http://www.amblesideonline.org/
Provides homeschoolers with advice about homeschooling and learning from seasoned homeschoolers and other educators.
http://www.besthomeschooling.org/
Christopherus Homeschool Resources
Christopherus offers, for sale, a full homeschooling curriculum for first, second, and third grades, and individual components for the higher grades, through high school. Audio downloads, consultation and workshops are also available, as well as an online discussion forum.
http://christopherushomeschool.org/
Classical Christian Homeschooling
Introduces the concept of returning to classical education in homeschooling, as an alternative to modern educational methods that many believe to have failed. Among other things, historic explanations of classical education are provided, along with an analysis of the trivium and its components, and ideas for practical application of classical education in homeschooling.
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/
This web site is for parents considering homeschooling; with information on the nationwide ministry to connect new Christian homeschoolers with information, and other resources.
http://www.consideringhomeschooling.com/
As an ongoing project, Donna Young offers a variety of free homeschool planners, school calendars, household planners, printables on a number of subjects, including cursive handwriting lessons, and suggestions on homeschool planning.
http://www.donnayoung.org/
Features an Internet magazine for those who are creative about their home school experience. The web site also provides reviews of a wide range of educational materials including science and writing books. Parents can also learn how to encourage a life long love of writing in their children.
http://www.eclectichomeschool.org/
Brings attention to an educational resource that helps parents educate their children at home. You can also access sample home school lessons and curriculum resources. The website also has suggestions on how to run field trips online with students.
http://www.everythinghomeschooling.com/
Excel High School offers Department of Education recognized, accredited high school programs 100% online. Affordable, accredited and self-paced.
http://www.excelhighschool.com
Offers, for sale, lesson plans and learning activities for preschoolers through kindergarten. Online resources include letter tracing pages, certificates from age 2 though 5, and a report card.
http://www.handsonhomeschooling.com/
Hewitt Homeschooling Resources
Represents a company that provides services to teachers and other materials to support homeschooling. You can also purchase standardized testing materials for grades three to eight. The website offers books for sale on subjects like the Bible, science and health, as well as history.
http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com/
HEM is a bi-monthly magazine focused on homeschooling, offering articles on the issues of concern to homeschooling families, advocates and supporters. Its online edition offers resources in the form of news feeds, blogs, forums, and articles that can be read online.
http://www.homeedmag.com/
Provides education resources for homeschoolers. You can find information on the basic approaches to home schooling including the classical method, the method created by Charlotte Mason and unit studies. The website also has resources to help you evaluate the progress of students in home education.
http://www.homehearts.com/
Offering membership plans for an online K-12 curriculum that gives access to unit studies, lesson plans and worksheets to home educators enrolled in the plan. Its site describes the benefits of membership, comparing the various membership plans, and charter school information. Also included is a variety of other resources.
http://www.homeschoollearning.com/
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is an organization that provides legal help to those who engage in home schooling. You can learn about the association's court case victories here including recent successes in California. You can also find out to lobby your representatives in favour of home schooling.
http://www.hslda.org
Features a community online forum where people interested in homeschooling can come together to discuss homeschooling. The web site also has a forum where the Christian aspects of homeschooling can be discusses, news articles on home schooling can be shared, and other forms of support.
http://www.homeschoolspot.com/
A comprehensive math resource site for homeschooling parents and teachers, offering free worksheets, math e-books for elementary grades, learning games, tutorials and quizzes, as well as a curriculum guide and teaching articles.
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/
The web edition of the Practical Homeschooling Magazine presents news on the subject of educating children at home, selected articles from the print magazine, contests, events, and a discussion forum.
http://www.home-school.com/
The Homeschool.com web site provides invaluable online resources and other information for parents who choose to homeschool their children.
http://www.homeschool.com/
Homeschooling Horizons Magazine
A publication that provides information on home schooling in Canada. This online magazine also provides reviews of educational websites that may be useful for home education. You can also subscribe to Homeschooling Horizons here.
http://www.homeschoolinghorizons.com
Features a magazine resource for parents who have undertaken the challenge of education their own children. You can learn about ways to supplement home education with long distance learn and summer camps here. The website also has information on colleges and universities that are friendly to home schooled applicants.
http://www.homeschoolingparent.com
The online edition of the print magazine for parents and others involved in homeschooling, from a Christian perspective, offers the text of selected articles from the magazine on the general topic of teaching children at home, getting started, and other resources. Subscription and advertising information are included.
http://www.homeschooltoday.com/
Provides educational resources for those who conduct Christian home education, as well as online education for those who want a Bible-focused home education experience. The website also has guidelines on developing a PreK-12 curriculum, and a list of online academies that conduct home education for Christians.
http://www.learningbygrace.org/
The online home of Natural Life Magazine, some of the essays from back issues of the print magazine are made available here, and in a book by the same name. Includes an issue index, subscription and advertising information, editor's blog and contact data.
http://www.lifelearningmagazine.com/
NBHE is a nationwide organization interested in mentoring parents and training children, in the belief that black families can best prepare to become tomorrow's leaders through home education. A schedule of conferences and graduations are presented, as well as a bookstore.
http://www.nbhe.net/
Percipion is an education resource provider, interested in equipping parents and teachers with the tools and resources needed for effective homeschooling. Included here are articles on getting started, curriculum, and learning styles.
http://www.percipion.com/
Promotes a complete, classical homeschooling curriculum merged with the teaching method of Charlotte Mason. The author's philosophy on teaching is described, as is the curriculum, from grades one through eight.
http://www.tanglewoodeducation.com/
Family oriented kid-safe site containing educational information and homeschool resources ideas. Family pages are included, many serving to illustrate ideas that others could use in educating their own children.
http://www.windycreek.com/
Features a directory of links deemed to be of use in homeschool education, with an emphasis on Christian didactics, categorized by subject matter or topic.
http://www.wisefolk.com/
Created by Shannon Cannon, the website is largely built around a book, entitled “If It Isn’t Fun, It Isn’t Learning,” which may be downloaded in PDF format. Other topics include articles and information about homeschooling, teaching tips, and various preschool teaching topics, such as art, food, language arts, make-believe, math, music, physical activity, and science. Another section is designed to offer suggestions for teaching preschool kids one letter of the alphabet per week.
http://youcanteach.com/
