Synopses & Reviews
For Families Who Want to Splurge on Education but Scrimp on SpendingAre you considering homeschooling your child, but don't know where to go for the best educational resources? The Internet is an open door to the biggest library/laboratory the world has ever seenand it's all at your fingertips for free! This never-ending source of information, adventure, and educational experiences for the entire family is now compiled in a complete curriculum for any age in Homeschool Your Child for Free.
This invaluable guide to all the best in free educational materialfrom reading-readiness activities for preschoolers to science projects for teenscategorizes, reviews, and rates more than 1,200 of the most useful educational resources on the Internet and beyond. You'll discover:
·Legal guidelines and compliance requirements for home educators
·Complete curriculum plans for a comprehensive education, for preschool through high school
·Online lesson plans arranged by subject, from American history to zoology
·Teaching tips and motivators from successful homeschoolers
·And much, much more!
"Wow! Everything I have been trying to organizeall in one book! This is going to be part of my resource library for the support group I lead. Thanks, ladies."Kimberly Eckles, HIS Support Group Leader, Home Instructors
I'm impressed! There are more sites and links than I knew existed. A great resource for homeschoolers."Maureen McCaffrey, publisher Homeschooling Today
Synopsis
For parents who are considering homeschooling comes an invaluable guide to all the best in free educational material--from reading-readiness activities for preschoolers to science projects for teens. It categorizes, reviews, and rates more than 1,200 educational resources on the Internet and beyond.
About the Author
LauraMaery Gold writes a popular weekly Internet column for homeschoolers and operates one of the largest homeschooling lists on the Internet. She and her husband, Dan Post, are the homeschooling parents of seven, ranging in age from infant to adulthood. They are the authors of a number of books on technology, and religion, and business. After having lived all over the world, the family now resides in Kent, Washington, where she and Dan teach their children through an eclectic curriculum of free educational resources.
Joan M. Zielinski is the mother of fourone of whom is LauraMaery. A professional educator for nearly thirty years, Joan is a former Teacher of the Year for the Kent, Washington School District who recently retired to undertake volunteer work in literacy education. She and her husband, Stan, breed champion St.Bernards.
Table of Contents
ContentsForeword by Kristen Randle
Introduction
1. Why We Homeschool
2. Homeschool How-To's
Internet Safety
Teaching Tips
Motivators
Dealing with Difficulties
Legal Issues
Assessment Testing
That "Socialization" Question
E-Mail Lists
The Boards
Support Groups
3. Curriculum Core: Scope and Sequence
Placement Testing
Lesson Plans
Worksheets
Unit Studies
Field Trips
Preschool
Special Education
Unschooling
4. Education Essentials
Community Involvement and Public Service
Library and Media Skills
Listening Skills
Logic and Critical Thinking
Reference Materials
Research Skills
Study Skills
Values, Standards, and Ethics
5. Language Literacy
Etymology and Linguistics
Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation
Literature
Reading Skills
Public Speaking
Spelling
Vocabulary
Written Expression
6. Mathematics Mastery
Basic Math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Computer Math
Trigonometry
Calculus
Statistics
7. Art Appreciation
Art History and Appreciation
Crafts
Design
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture and Ceramics
Visual Arts
8. History Highlights
American History
American West
Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance History
Family History
Modern American History
Religious Education
State History
World History
9. Music Marathon
Composition
Music Appreciation
Musicianship
Vocal Music
10. Social Studies Skills
Anthropology and Sociology
Civics
Current Events
Economics
Geography
Minority Education
Psychology
Social Issues
11. Humanities Home
Dance and Performance Art
Drama
Foreign Language
Journalism
Philosophy
12. Science Scholarship
Anatomy
Archaeology and Paleontology
Astronomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Earth Science
Ecology
Physical Science
Scientists
Technology
Zoology
13. Health Handbook
Community Health
Drug Education
Human Development
Mental Health
Nutrition
Personal Health
Physical Education
Safety and First Aid
14. Graduation Guidance
Getting Ahead
College Search
College Testing
Financial Aid
College Admissions
Appendix: Curriculum: Scope and Sequence Recommendations
Index
About the Authors