Teachers' Lounge

If you are looking for homeschool resources that will help you plan your year, implement new learning strategies, or just want to read encouraging articles by homeschool moms like you this is the place to browse. To the left you will see links to topics that will give you ideas and information resources for your school. Although lesson plans for specific topics are located in the School Room area, the links to the left will offer some general information Sites where you can look up your own subjects or find answers to topical questions related to your teaching. No matter which page in the Teachers' Lounge you visit, you will be able to access the other main topics through the links on the left.

Homeschooling basics - If you are new to homeschooling, or are just considering it, this intro in the New to Homeschooling section is the best place to start. Find out why homeschooling makes sense, what the legal and practical considerations are, and how to sort through the overwhelming amount of information available.

Homeschool Travel - Give your kids a real education in the real world!

Get Free Homeschool Resources - Don't miss out on the free resources in every issue of TheHomeSchoolMom Newsletter!

Free Homeschool Organizer Download - TheHomeSchoolMom Homeschool Organizer is a weekly planner with assignment sheets designed for moms with any number of children. Simply choose the number of columns you would like to have on your Assignment Sheet (up to 3), and print as many as you need for your students. The organizer has a "week-at-a-glance" style planner that can be used in any three ring binder. The planner includes a Unit Study Planner and Unit Study Worksheet as well as an Unschooling Record Keeper.

Choosing teaching materials - If you are overwhelmed by the vast number of homeschool materials available, this article from the owners of The Elijah Company can help you put it all into perspective.

Homeschool Product Reviews - Take a look at our reviews of homeschool products.

Homeschooling Styles - Homeschooling Styles features a look at several of the different methods or styles of homeschooling including unit studies, the Charlotte Mason method, and the Moore Formula.

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Used Homeschool Curriculum - As another way to help you connect with cost effective homeschool resources, TheHomeSchoolMom is offering a Used Curriculum group through Yahoo Groups. Over 300 homeschoolers are participating in this group already!