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Some of My Favorite Homeschool Links~What Are Yours?

(a freebie image from Dover Publications)


Since I am still very new to homeschooling, this being just our 2nd year, I am always on the lookout for great online (or otherwise) resources. I have found a few that I have really benefited from and wanted to share them with you:

HomeschoolReviews.com (good and honest parent reviews of curriculum)
DonnaYoung.org (printables & resources)
thehomeschoolmom.com (more printables & resources)
DoverPublications.com (great free samples of paintings, coloring pages, drawing tips, etc.)
Homeschool Freebie of the Day (wonderful free resources offered each day, such as e-books, etc.)
Maybe you have found some great resources, too, and would like to share them in the comments. I'd love to check them out!
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MrsKara said…
You've got of my absolute faves already, but here are a couple more...

www.RainbowResource.com is my most trusted company to purchase from. the catalog is a juicy 3" thinck, because they sell EVERYTHING and include detailed reviews and descriptions.

Also, check out the discussion group at Yahoo! for FAITH Homeschool. It's local, and you don't have to be a member to pick everyone's brain online.
August 13, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Lora @ my blessed life said…
Thanks, Kara!
I am looking forward to getting plugged into a good support group this year~I really needed that last year and didn't have it.
August 13, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Kirsten said…
www.abcand123learning.blogspot.com

www.notimeforflashcards.com......very fun, preschool oriented, but a treasure chest of fun learning ideas.
August 13, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Heidi said…
Hi Lora!

Here are a couple of my favorites:

For music:
http://www.classicsforkids.com/

For astronomy:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ClassicalAstronomy/

For new and current events (middle school + but even helpful for me!):
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/

1000 Good Books List:
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000.html

Charlotte Mason style learning:
http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/

We actually use YouTube fairly often for music and performing arts as well.
August 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Renee said…
Found your blog from Heidi's. Thanks for the great info! It's my second year to homeschool as well. We start on Monday. Can't wait.
August 14, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Lora @ my blessed life said…
Thanks so much for all of the great links y'all have given me here! I'm looking forward to checking them out.
August 14, 2009 at 10:01 PM
steviewren said…
You might like this spot for some fun with music and stories.

http://www.kiddierecords.com/2006/index.htm
August 15, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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