Online Resources

• http://www.tinasdynamichomeschoolplus.com/ FREE website with lap booking, note booking, and unit studies
• https://welltrainedmind.com/articles-videos/ Link to Susan Wise Bauer’s article index, full of articles on classical education from her website.
• http://www.mes-english.com/ Free printables for teachers (including flashcards, phonics helps, crossword puzzle/word search generator, and many, many more)
• http://bogglesworldesl.com/ Free printables for phonics, reading, science and more!
• http://www.familyeducation.com/school-learning/homeschooling Assessment for multiple intelligences (another fancy name for the concept of learning styles)
• http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids-teens// Children’s pages from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, including book lists by grade
• http://images.google.com/hosted/life access to millions of photographs from LIFE magazine photo archives, dating back to the 1800’s.
• https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/ – free home school worksheets for every subject
• http://www.tlsbooks.com/ – free home school worksheets, teacher resources, craft ideas, and more!
• http://www.homeschool.com/articles/Top100_2016/# ; Top 100 Home schooling Web Sites
• http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index.html Pages and pages of websites for teachers
• http://homeschoolingtoday.com/article/category/articles/; Links to articles & more…
• https://eoc.sc.gov/families Summary of core content for grades K-12
• http://www.designastudy.com/ Kathryn Stout’s web site
• http://www.homeschoolnewslink.com/ “The Link” home schooling newspaper via the Internet; includes links to support groups, resources, conferences, etc.
• https://www.worldbook.com/typical-course-of-study.aspx World Book Encyclopedia’s Typical course of Study, Preschool through grade 12
• http://www.donnayoung.org/index.htm Resources and printables
• http://www.scdiscus.org/ Virtual Library
• https://welltrainedmind.com/articles-videos/what-to-teach/methods-approaches/ Methods and approaches
• http://www.timeforkids.com/ Time for Kids (Time magazine kids’ version online): contains articles, grade level reading comprehension quizzes and worksheets, graphic organizers, and much more.
• http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/MultiLevel.html Excellent multi-level teaching helps and ideas, including free unit studies
• http://howdoiteach.blogspot.com/ Teaching ideas blog
• http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_art.htm Free educational clip art
• http://www.teach-nology.com/printables/paper/ Many teacher resources available:  border paper patterns, lesson plans, rubrics, worksheets, teaching tips
• http://www.variety-games.com/ Crossword puzzle generator

• https://www.abcmouse.com/ Interactive online curriculum for ages 2-6, available for a small subscription fee.
• http://teachmama.com/ Summer learning activities for young children!
• http://www.janbrett.com/ free coloring pages and activities by children’s author Jan Brett
• http://www.familyeducation.com/fun/art-supplies/homemade-glue-paste-recipes Homemade glue and paste recipes
• http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/preschool/preschool.htm Online preschool games
• http://www.preschoollearningonline.com/ Many ideas for preschool activities
• http://www.sproutonline.com/ PBS Sprout website, with games, crafts, preschool activities
• http://www.starfall.com/ Free interactive phonics program
• http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/ Select a writing style – PRINT – CURSIVE or D’NEALIAN STYLE
• http://www.dltk-cards.com/writingpaper/cpaper1.asp Themed writing paper
• http://www.first-school.ws/theme/handwriting.htm Handwriting worksheets and printable activities
• Scope and sequences, with age-appropriate suggestions for K5
• Scope and sequences, with age-appropriate suggestions for and Preschool
• SC Family-friendly Standards for K5 and up: http://www.scfriendlystandards.org/elementary.htm

• http://www.roythezebra.com/index.html Free interactive games for beginning readers and much more!
• http://www.janbrett.com/games/flash_card_dolch_word_list_main.htm Flashcards for Dolch sight words lists
• http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/student.cfm phonics games for all  elementary grades
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm Online games for practice, to go along with reading standards & concepts at each grade level
• A free phonics website: starfall.com
• http://www.mrsperkins.com/dolch.htm Dolch sight word list
• http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/HarperChildrens/Kids/GamesAndContests/Printables.aspx Free printables from many well-known books for young children

• http://www.manybooks.net/authors/hentyga.html Free e-books by GA Henty!
• http://www.folger.edu/template.cfm?cid=618 Teaching Shakespeare: a wonderful collection of support materials for teaching Shakespeare to children
• http://www.familyeducation.com/search/Reading Suggestions to help foster good reading habits at home
• https://bookadventure.com — Reading incentive program for children. The program operates much like the Accelerated reader program.
• http://www.carolhurst.com/ Children’s literature site, with reviews of children’s books, plus reading assessment questions and activities for selected books, great for teacher-developed reading programs
• http://www.webenglishteacher.com/childlit.html Online children’s literature lessons, listed by author
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm Online games for practice, to go along with reading standards & concepts at each grade level
• https://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx AR (Accelerated Reader) Book Finder!
• http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/ Activities, printables, writing lessons, & teacher helps for The Magic Treehouse series
• http://www.educationworld.com/summer_reading/ Summer reading book lists by grade
• readinga-z.com – download a full reading/phonics program complete with readers (from a variety of genres), worksheets, etc. for $49.95/year off the internet

Handwriting:

• http://donnayoung.org/penmanship/index.htm A variety of handwriting styles and papers
• http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/ Customizable handwriting worksheets
• http://www.handwritingforkids.com/
• http://www.teach-nology.com/printables/paper/ Border paper worksheets
• http://www.dltk-cards.com/writingpaper/ Themed writing paper
• http://www.first-school.ws/theme/handwriting.htm Handwriting worksheets for the very young

Composition:

• https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/resources/minilessons Free minilessons for different types of composition writing along with student models
• http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/creative/  Free writing worksheets
• Graphic organizers for writing:
  •  http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/ http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/
  • http://www.webenglishteacher.com/grammar.html  Site for many grammar & writing lesson plans

• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm   Online games for practice, to go along with writing standards & concepts at each grade level
• https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/resources/writingtopics  Grade level writing topics  https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/resources/studentmodels  Grade level student models

• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm Online games for practice, to go along with grammar standards & concepts at each grade level
• The Online English Grammar. http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/index.cfm
• The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation. http://www.grammarbook.com
• Daily Grammar. E-mail grammar lessons. http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.html
• The Grammar Slammer. http://www.englishplus.com/grammar
• Grammar Bytes. http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm
• Game to practice parts of speech. http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/gg.cgi?A1=m&A2=0&A3=0&AFUNCT=1&ALEVEL=1
• http://freerice.com/category Site which offers questions in vocabulary, grammar, art, chemistry, world capitals, vocabulary words in French, German, Italian, and Spanish, multiplication problems, and offers donations of free rice to underprivileged countries for each right answer
• http://www.webenglishteacher.com/grammar.html Site for many grammar & writing lesson plans

For vocabulary words see:

• http://www.flocabulary.com/what-is-flocabulary/ Flocabulary – online learning platform that delivers educational hip-hop songs and videos to students in grades K-12
• http://www.visualthesaurus.com/vocabgrabber/ Vocabulary “grabber” chooses possible vocabulary words from text copied and pasted into box, giving the definition, showing how words are used in context, and showing associations with other words in a graphic organizer.
• http://www.eslflow.com/vocabularylessonplans.html vocabulary lesson plans
• http://www.vocabulary.com/
• http://www.freevocabulary.com Top 5,000 SAT vocabulary words, listed in alphabetical order, with definitions
• http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1557 site which offers questions in vocabulary, grammar, art, chemistry, world capitals, vocabulary words in French, German, Italian, and Spanish, multiplication problems, and offers donations of free rice to underprivileged countries for each right answer
• http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vocab.html Many vocabulary activities
• http://allmywebs.com/fhes/wm/index.htm some 3rd-6th grade Word Master vocabulary words, definitions, analogies, and games to practice words
• http://www.aaaspell.com/ Vocabulary lists by grade, with activities and games for practice
• http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm?sp=student Vocabulary Workshop word lists and audio, plus games for review, for 6^th grade and up
• http://www.yourdictionary.com/ Online dictionary and thesaurus

Spelling:

• spellodrome.com/ Inexpensive site that gives grade level spelling words & activities for practice
• http://www.k12reader.com/first-grade-spelling-words/ 36 weeks of spelling lists for grades 1 through 5 along with dictation sentences and worksheets (free!)
• http://www.spellingcity.com/ Spelling City—can input spelling lists, and select numerous online spelling games for practice and review
• http://www.mrsperkins.com/resources.html Dolch word lists
• http://www.aaaspell.com/ Spelling lists by grade (from McGuffy’s Speller), with activities and games for practice
• https://www.education.com/games/spelling/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2P-KBhByEiwADBYWCmqEs5iTTFeDtgrbLTL7YRJ15IwPpzbi8w224__L5R_rj_DbupujthoCyD0QAvD_BwE free spelling games

• https://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL – Online math practice (membership required)
• http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
• https://www.khanacademy.org/math Free online math instruction videos
• http://www.visualfractions.com/ Wonderful site for fractions! Computation with fractions is shown with pictures or line segments
• http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathdrill/index.jsp Math worksheet creator
• http://www.mathplayground.com/ Interactive math tool developed to help students learn to solve multi-step word problems, videos with answers to many math questions, and computer manipulatives to show math relationships.
• http://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/homework_help_home.html Math help videos from Discovery Education
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm Online games for practice, to go along with math standards & concepts at each grade level – click on grade, skill builders, and then mathematic activities
• multiplication.com – has tables, worksheets, flashcards, etc. for multiplication
• http://www.mathusee.com/drill.html  for math drills in all areas.
• Practice Sheets  http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/math

• *Print Triangular Math facts cards  http://donnayoung.org/math/tricards.htm

• homeschoolmath.net A comprehensive math resource site for math curriculum guides, worksheets, math games, and articles on math education and dealing with difficulties in math
• http://www.purplemath.com:80/modules/lcm_gcf.htm Least common multiple and greatest common factor instruction and practice site
• math-drills.com Free math drill worksheets
• mathfactcafe.com Great website for elementary school math practice. They provide free printable math worksheets, including generators for math drills, flashcards, time, and money, AND an “email me daily” feature so each day’s fact problems are shuffled around from the day before.
• http://www.factmonster.com/mathmoney.html Site for flashcard games, plus a wealth of explanations of math concepts
• General
  • http://www.math2.org/index.html
  • http://www.quickmath.com
  • http://www.coolmath.com

• Math Online Games
  • http://www.primarygames.com/time/start.htm  Preschool & early elem.
  • http://mathematics.hellam.net/

• NatureWorks http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/ – 16 episodes of PBS series, with teacher guides available, state by state guide to state nature resources, state science standards
• http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/2009/07/how-to-use-handbook-of-nature-study.html How to use Anna Comstock’s Handbook of Nature Study
• http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/bodies_mag/peering.html Shows several types of tests used to peer inside the body to get clues to diagnose disease.
• https://www.discoverymindblown.com/search Use with discretion; has some good experiments, recipes, info on the systems of the body, etc. From the Discovery Channel.
• http://www.teacherstryscience.org/ “a gateway to more than 400 science centers from around the world. Try Science is a partnership between IBM, the NY Hall of Science, the Association of Science-Technology Centers and science centers worldwide.”
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/how_index.html Excellent PBS site (geared to 5^th-8^th graders) with info, labs, data bank, glossary, building challenges and lesson plans on bridges, dams, skyscrapers, domes, & tunnels
• http://www.freerice.com/index.php site which offers questions in vocabulary, grammar, art, chemistry, world capitals, vocabulary words in French, German, Italian, and Spanish, multiplication problems, and offers donations of free rice to underprivileged countries for each right answer
• http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html NASA websites for students of all grades
• http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html NASA Kids’ Club, site with games and pictorial dictionary of space and flight terms
• http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/home.html Hubble astronomy site, with specific focus on black holes
• http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/browse/mas6000/ Many, many kids’ science sites, for experiments and science fair projects
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm Online games for practice, to go along with science standards & concepts at each grade level

• http://www.maps.com/FunFacts.aspx Lots of free maps and games, and even driving directions
• http://geology.com/teacher/map.shtml Not only maps, but satellite images
• http://www.wdl.org/en/ the World Digital Library makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.
• http://www.history.org/history/ link to Colonial Williamsburg, its history, e-field trips, kids pages with games and more
• http://www.countryreports.org/ Profiles each nation and province in the world.  There are thousands of pages with information on world history, weather, governments, economies, people, currencies, etc. You can view maps, flags or listen to national anthems.
• charlestonmuseum.org Charleston Museum
• Geography: https://home-school-curriculum.com/ Geography Matters: supplier of geography, history and science curriculum and materials for home school parents, teachers, and schools.
  • https://www.pinterest.com/explore/social-studies-classroom/
  • http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
  • http://www.geography4kids.com/
  • http://local.google.com/  Can type in address and choose to see map, satellite view, etc. of selected locations
  • https://ncge.org  Geography club resources
• For free lessons plans based on the new state quarters, go to usmint.gov/kids and click on the coin marked ‘teachers’
• Read, study, and discuss the Declaration of Independence.
  • http://www.usflag.org/declaration.html
  • http://www.ourdocuments.gov

• Teach our flag’s history and etiquette
  • http://www.usflag.org/toc.html
  • http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

• http://www.homeofheroes.com Medal of Honor winners
• Lots more ideas http://www.annieshomepage.com/fourth.html
• AMERICA’S LIBRARY – Primary source materials such as letters, diaries, records and tapes, films, sheet music, maps, prints, photographs, and digital materials can be found in the collections of the Library of Congress at https://www.loc.gov/ Meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, explore the states, join America at play, and see, hear, and sing along.
• AWESOME HISTORY STORIES! The stories behind historical events, with photographs and original documents at https://www.awesomestories.com/
• http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm Games for learning the states and capitols
• Community Helpers, Cultures Around the World, Fire Safety, US History, US Presidents, US & World Geography  http://www.apples4theteacher.com/socialstud.html
• Huge list of links. http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/onlineactivities.html
• http://www.freerice.com/index.php Site which offers questions in vocabulary, grammar, art, chemistry, world capitals, vocabulary words in French, German, Italian, and Spanish, multiplication problems, and offers donations of free rice to underprivileged countries for each right answer
• http://www.americancivilwar.com/civil.html Many excellent Civil War sites (battles, causes of the war, music, letters, foods, maps, and much more).
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm Online games for practice, to go along with history standards & concepts at each grade level

• http://www.hello-world.com/ Site for elementary foreign language introduction in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Indonesian. Games, activities, and songs with native speakers
• http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary_games/foreign-languages.html Learning games and songs

• http://www.millerpadsandpaper.com Art supplies at discount prices
• http://www.thepuppetplayhouse.com/id4.html The Puppet Playhouse, Specializing in Children’s Parties (Lexington) 803-356-1662
• http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/ A multitude of clipart images!
• http://www.freerice.com/index.php site which offers questions in vocabulary, grammar, art, chemistry, world capitals, vocabulary words in French, German, Italian, and Spanish, multiplication problems, and offers donations of free rice to underprivileged countries for each right answer

• ldonline.orgLearning Disabilities Information & Resources
• dyslexia.com Info on dyslexia—Davis Learning Process, The Gift of Dyslexia (author Ron Davis)
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/specialneeds/ Resources for special needs, learning differences, ADD/ADHD, emotional & behavioral issues; Columbia
• LindamoodBell.com (Diagnostic evaluation 1-800-300-1818, home office 1-800-233-1819) or Idea Chain from Mind Prime www.mindprime.com (1-800-460-8484).
• http://cty.jhu.edu/ Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
• https://giftedandtalented.com/ Stanford University’s advanced learning for children
• http://www.homefires.com/articles/gifted_resources.asp –  Course options and resources for gifted students
• Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page— Resources for parents and educators of gifted children, including articles and research, books, organizations, on line support groups, academic programs, and more! http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/eric/
• Gifted and Talented (TAG) Resources Home Page— Contains links to resources, enrichment programs, talent searches, summer programs, mailing lists and early acceptance programs, including CTY, EPGY, CTD, NRC/ GT, TIP, RMTS, ERIC, MCSSSMST, Odyssey of the Mind, and… http://seriweb.com/gt.htm
• Welcome to the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) An organization of parents, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be… http://www.nagc.org/
• Education Program for Gifted Youth— EPGY provides computer based distance learning for gifted youth in mathematics, physics and writing from the elementary school level through university level. https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/using-stanford-universitys-education-program-gifted-youth-epgy-support-and-advance
• Parenting advice, child development and family reference at familyeducation.com— Finding parenting advice, child development news and information, gifted children’s resources, child safety tips, special education, kid’s games, children’s health news, family fun and family reference at familyeducation.com. http://www.familyeducation.com/
• Education – Gifted Index— Index of articles, with descriptions and ratings, about gifted and talented students https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources-parents/my-child-gifted
• Michigan State University, MSU Extension, Science and Engineering
•  Dyscalculia • Learning Links
• Audiobooks for Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities | Learning Ally
• All for Literacy. Because Literacy Can and Should Be for All. | Lexia Learning
• Understood – For learning and thinking differences
•  Family Connection of South Carolina – Family Connection of South Carolina (familyconnectionsc.org)
• Teaching Resources & Lesson Plans | Teachers Pay Teachers
• ADDitude Magazine | Magazine-Agent.com (com-sub.info)
• Simply Classical Curriculum for Special Needs – Memoria Press
• Cathy Duffy Homeschool Curriculum Reviews (cathyduffyreviews.com)
• The Arc of South Carolina – The Arc
• Home | Homeschooling with Dyslexia
• Dyslexia Handbook – IDA South Carolina (dyslexiaida.org)

• David & Jonathan free Bible-based (snail mail and online) correspondence program:
  • Bible Exploration page: http://ubdavid.org/bibleexploration/bible-exploration.html#moodybible 
  • Kids’ World page:  http://ubdavid.org/kidsworld/kids-world.html

• http://ubdavid.org/youthworld/youth-world.html  Youth World
• http://biblicalholidays.com
• graceandtruthbooks.com – online bookstore containing character – building Christian books for families – historical fiction (G.A Henty books!), Lamplighter books (those for young boys and young girls), etc.

• Disney’s Adventures in Typing with Timon & Pumbaa Software http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Adventures_in_Typing_with_Timon_%26_Pumbaa
• Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing http://www.broderbund.com/c-33-mavis-beacon.aspx
• Typing Instructor http://www.individualsoftware.com/software/typing_instruction/typing_instructor/
• Free online typing games! http://www.freetypinggame.net/
• screenit.com will tell you exactly what is in any movie so you can judge for yourself if you would like to watch the movie or rent the video
• If you are interested in the moral content and whether the movie will offend, visit http://christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/ to find review written with a Christian slant.
• PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN from bad language on your TV. ProtecTV gives you the power to block the cursing and the offensive language coming into your home through television and video. ProtecTV is easy to connect, and works with your TV, VCR, Satellite, Cable Box and DVD Player. http://www.familysafe.com/protectv_protect_tv_filter.html

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