BiblioPlan: www.biblioplan.net A family-friendly guide designed for a chronological study of world history. Our plans integrate quality historical literature with Biblical and secular history in a format that is easy to follow and requires minimal parent preparation. It is designed so that all the children you are schooling are studying the same period of history at the same time, and doing so at their own level (levels K-High school). This program utilized the following books weekly: The bible, Victor Journey through the Bible, Story of the World (volume series), and Usborne or Kingfisher books. They give a list of recommended readers and alternatives.
Sonlight Curriculum www.sonlight.com Literature-rich homeschooling
Equip students to know how to think, not just memorize facts. The entire Science and Reading programs are my favorites. The Catalogs are great rescources for some of the best Math, Reading lists, Handwriting, Foreign languages, Arts, and just great books--giving "strenghs" and "weaknesses" reviews.
Miquon Math (i get it from Sonlight) Helps children view the world mathmatically. Emphasizes patterns and relationships rather than pre set formulas and methods. Uses Cuisenaire rods and graphic layout. Children discover themselves how math works. It requires curiosity, flexibility, and an attitude of openness to inquiry and investigation. (K-4th)
A Reason for Writing Allows the children to learn to write while using the bible scripture. It gives a lot of practice in both printing and cursive, so that it is learned well.
Basic but not Boring series books are good for Social Studies and Geography. Also, the Critical Thinking Co. is great for those subjects also.
Sign Language is our choice for foreign language. I teach and have many resources if anyone is ever interested in borrowing or looking at what i have. (we will be getting into Latin and using sticker books for various language just to get a feel of the world and the languages)
I get a lot of my extra curricular activity ideas and supplements from CBC Homeschool www.christianbook.com I like to use the catalog for a rescource, and for reviews and criticisms.
Homeschool Family fitness (book) is what we use daily for our PE.
Our family is very "outdoors" and creative learning/lifestyle, so we have daily time for "individual interest activities". Michael love to draw, do art/craft, woodwork, cycle, and design (I have special books and programs to suppliment those skills) Aimee likes to read, sew, knit, collect dolls, pretend, horses, animal (vetrinarian), environmental/farm (i have many rescources for her also.
We are on the trails at the State parks often (weekly), camping, and in the visitor centers and with the park interpretors regularly. That is a great way to learn history, math, science, and build on individual skills, in "real" world.
First Aid and Survival[/is another of my high priorty subjects. It is weekly studies with suppliment "real" activities, learning experiences, , community programs and service people, and books (such as Usbornes Survival Skills, and Williamson publishing 'Kid's Guide to First Aid')
Titus 2 www.titus2.com Super resource for Fathers and Mothers and Home Schooling Managers of their Homes is a book worth reading, guide to sceduling and home life Another book by Titus 2 family is Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit ---wonderful parent study.
[u]Charlotte Mason Companion[/u], How to write a Low Cost/No Cost Curriculum, and What Every Child Should Know Along the Way are the books i started with 4 years ago and i am still using them regularly!
Good Things for Your Family is a catalog put out by a family that started "Keepers of the Faith" 25 years ago. They wanted to serve those tired of trying to avoid dangers while looking for good things for your family. It is a treasure in my home now. I have the handbooks and plan to begin a home school "club" using the Keepers manuals this comming year.
The LINK--the nation's homeschool newspaper--FREE publication with loads of wonderful resources and learning for parents and children.
www.thehomeschoollink.com
Williamson Books (Ideals publications) This is the place to get wonderful books in all subjects to suppliment and enhance any program you are using. It put the fun into everything for all ages. All books are 50% off for homeschooers and teachers! www.idealsbooks.com or call for a colorful catalog--1800-586-2572