The Practical Proverbs series by Dara Halydier will take the student deep into God’s word. Practical Proverbs for Younger Students is a 36 lesson workbook for 4th- 8th graders that covers subjects at that maturity level such as self-esteem, anger, relationships, trust, truth, modesty, money, words, etc. After each lesson are 1 to 2 worksheets Continue reading »
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Our America Series
by Mary Ann Kelley
Finn’s & Ginny’s parents are lost back in time, and the two young twins have decided to go back to early America to find them. In the first book of The Our America series, The Pilgrim Adventure, they discover that the Pilgrims had far more adventures than they had ever realized. Their second American adventure Continue reading »
HomeschoolSkedTrack.com
by Mary Ann Kelley
Homeschool Skedtrack is a FREE online lesson planner, scheduler, and tracking system rolled into one. The heart of the system is the automated scheduling of activities that frees you from the headache of rescheduling everything once an activity/lesson is missed.
HS Highlights
by Mary Ann Kelley
HS Highlights has over 250 unit studies from which to choose. They offer literature unit studies for the many popular books. Each unit includes ten lessons with many activities. The units come in pdf format so you only have to print out the pages that you want, or children can just read it on the Continue reading »
Learning for Life
by Mary Ann Kelley
This character education curriculum for Pre-K through high school is designed to be taught by the parent to the student. Sample lessons and tables of contents are available to view on the website.
Alphabet Kids Books and Curriculum
by Mary Ann Kelley
The Alphabet Kids is a series of 6 books that follow the fun adventures of a group of diverse children who learn about their multicultural backgrounds. Their stories help children to love who they are and realize that people who are different can be very good friends. In addition to the books, the publishers have Continue reading »
Garfield’s Typing Pal
by Mary Ann Kelley
Garfield’s Typing Pal is a K-Adult typing program. There’s a free demo and a Typing Pal program without Garfield. They also have online typing instruction. The program is available as a download or a CD. Demo link: http://garfield.typingpal.com/demo/
Well-Planned Day homeschool/household planners
by Mary Ann Kelley
The Well-Planned Day line of homeschool/household planners from Home Educating Family Publishing are printed and e-book formats. For 2011 they are adding planner accessories. Planners are available for moms, middle schoolers and high schoolers. All versions contain scripture, short articles to train or encourage, and of course calendars in several options.
Knowledge Box Central
by Mary Ann Kelley
KBC is a lapbook and notebooking provider with a large catalog, including Apologia resources. She frequently runs sales of her items.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
by Mary Ann Kelley
The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the nation’s largest purchasing cooperative for families educating with a homeschool curriculum. The Co-op combines the purchasing power of thousands of homeschooling families around the country to give homeschoolers the same purchasing clout as school districts. We contact suppliers of all inclusive homeschool curriculum, tell them how many thousands of Continue reading »
WinterPromise
by Mary Ann Kelley
Working from the idea that literature communicates powerfully to young minds, WinterPromise developed a curriculum that is strongly literature-based. This offers parents the opportunity to do less teaching and more “learning together” with their children. This “Learning Together” method has the additional benefit of requiring almost no preparation for the parent, preserving as many moments Continue reading »
Live & Learn Press
by Mary Ann Kelley
Live and Learn is a lapbook, unit study and journaling provider. They offer lapbook resources for unit studies and other topics as well as lapbook kits to go with Apologia elementary science units. Most kits can be ordered as a download, a CD, or a comb-bound book.
A Journey Through Learning
by Mary Ann Kelley
A Journey Through Learning offers lapbook resources for unit studies and other topics. They also offer lapbook kits to go with Apologia elementary units and Geography Matters units. Most kits can be ordered as a download, a CD, or fully assembled.
Homeschool Tracker
by Mary Ann Kelley
Homeschool Tracker is a downloadable homeschool planner and record keeper. Homeschool Tracker Plus is planning and organizing software designed to adapt to your particular homeschooling style in a simple yet sophisticated way. The Basic Edition is free and the Plus Edition has many added features for a one-time cost with free updates included. You can Continue reading »
Typing Instructor Platinum
by Mary Ann Kelley
This is a wonderful typing program with a variety of levels. This program uses the latest technology to provide an educational, entertaining, and motivating experience for beginners and intermediate – even advanced typists, with creative learning themes, fast moving, arcade-style games, and educational learning plans. Typists may learn in English or Spanish. It has programs Continue reading »
Kaplan Test Prep
by Mary Ann Kelley
Kaplan provides standardized test preparation in many different formats, online interactive multimedia instruction, live streaming courses online and small group in person tutoring. The cost of the instruction varies by the test, and the intensity of the instruction.
Download ‘N Go units
by Mary Ann Kelley
Download ‘N Go is a series of unit studies and lapbooking materials from Amanda Bennett and The Old Schoolhouse for K through 4th grade students. The units have 5 daily lessons that are complete and require no preparation. A wide variety of units are available for instant download.
E-Tutor
by Mary Ann Kelley
E-Tutor utilizes an intense Guided Study program in conjunction with the one-on-one approach to learning. E-Tutor offers services in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (including World and U.S. History), Foreign Language, and Economics and Politics. Pricing starts at $99/month for K-1 students, with high school pricing per subject.
Tutor.com
by Mary Ann Kelley
Tutor.com is an online tutor that allows you to work one-to-one with your tutor in their online classroom on your specific homework problem until it’s done. Tutoring is available in math, science, English and social studies, for monthly subscriptions (price depends on the amount of hours per month utilized). Eligible military families can get free Continue reading »
