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Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Be-Ca

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Beach High School is an independent study program for teens in high school. This alternative program to high school allows students to work at their own pace and in their own style. Students can earn a diploma by submitting a portfolio. Fees vary depending on whether you need consultation, enrollment, graduation services, or continuing enrollment. Blueprint Education Formerly Phoenix Special Programs and Academies, founded in the year 1969, Blueprint Education is an … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Al-Ar

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Allied National High School provides a “one of a kind online high school experience”. This high school is regionally and nationally accredited, and provides college prep classes and provides one-on-one support. Classes are structured to each students individual educational path. The costs of this ‘school’ can quickly add up, costing $318.00 for a 1 semester course (1/2 credit) or $428.00 for a 2 semester course (1 credit). Alpha Omega Academy is an … Continue reading →

So Much Curriculum, So Little Time

From viewing the homeschool curriculum glossary, you can clearly see that there are more choices for educational material than any one person can possibly cover. If you weeded through and prioritized it all, choosing the best (for you) of each subject matter for grade there would still me hundreds of other programs that you would love to use, but never feel you have the time. Curriculum for subjects such as Latin, Foreign Languages, Computer Science, Art, and in-depth studies of historical figures are coveted, but often put aside, especially in the early years. That does not have to be the … Continue reading →

My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks

As I was creating the exhausting but complete and current homeschool curriculum glossary, it dawned on my that, people might want to search by subject matter, and might be interested in what I recommend. Having spent all of that time researching curriculums, I also wanted more mileage out of that well spent time and knowledge gained. Therefore, I will spend some time presenting my top curriculum picks in each subject. AAA Math is not listed in the homeschool curriculum glossary because it is not exactly a homeschool curriculum. It is instead an online resource. I do however recommend it to … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary Index

After spending the better portion of two months making a homeschool curriculum glossary, I thought an index page was in order. Click on the curriculum you are interested in and you will be taken to the page that contains the description for it. 10 Days of Multiplication A Basic History of the United States A Beka A Child’s History of the World A Child’s Story of America A Reason for Handwriting A Reason for Science A Reason for Spelling About Three Preschool Workbooks Accelerated Achievement Accelerated Christian Education Activity Math Add em Up Alpha Omega Lifepacs AmblesideOnline American Girl Books … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (Wordsmith-Zoombinis)

Wordsmith.org is a website that provides several services beneficial to homeschoolers and others. They are the “A Word a Day” newsletter, the Wordlovers’ Library Project that provides free books for libraries, Internet Anagram Server, Wordsmith Chat, and more. World’s Greatest Stories is bible curriculum comprised of award winning dramatized bible stories on CD. Worldview Academy is an organization that provides curriculum that helps “Christians to think and live in accord with a biblical worldview so that they will serve Christ and lead the culture”. This is done in the form of Leadership camps, Christianity and Culture Conferences, and books and … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (Wallbuilders-Wordly)

WallBuilders focuses on America’s forgotten history and heroes, and emphasizes the “moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built.” Wallbuilders materials come in book and DVD form. Weaver Curriculum by Alpha Omega Publications allows parents to teach several age ranges Geography, History, Social Studies, Sciences, Language, grammar and more, all at the same time. The Weaver curriculum is designed to make learning fun. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Geography, by Brenda Runkle allows students to geography. The books teach by way of lessons that include vocabulary, charts, photographs and more. Teachers’ guides are also available. What Your … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (Vertias Press-Vocabulary)

Veritas Press provides materials geared toward a Classical Christian curriculum. These materials are used in Christian schools and home schools. Omnibus I, II, and III are the backbone of the Middle School Veritas Classical program. “This well-thought-out, manageable tool, with daily lesson plans, will make teaching and interacting with the greatest works of Western Civilization both enjoyable and profitable. With Trinitarian thinking at the core of the study, students will learn to interact with timeless material in a wise and godly way.” Omnibus I covers history, literature, and theology from the beginning of time until the fall of Rome. Omnibus … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (U.S. History -Usborne)

U.S History through Children’s Literature is a unit study approach to history. With the help of readers like “Light in the Forest”, “I Sailed with Columbus”, “Phoebe the Spy”, and numerous other books, U.S History through Children’s Literature guides the student through history while also immersing them in history. This is a unit study program for 4th – 8th graders. Uncle Eric Series teaches economics and political science by cleverly using models to illustrate points. According to Richard Maybury, author of the Uncle Eric Series, “Without good models, children have no way to know which facts are important and which … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (The Young- Truthquest)

The Young Scientists Club is a website with materials for science experiments and materials. “Here the children can not only explore science topics and science experiments in depth, but can also e-mail Celsius the Science Bug™ with questions, results, and comments.” Timberdoodle Co. has provided resources to the homeschool community for over 20 years. They specialize in learning tools and games. Time4Learning is an online curriculum (that rivals K12) that teaches children through fun animations, and records test scores as well. It can be used as a full curriculum or supplement to another homeschool program. Times Tables the Fun Way … Continue reading →