http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com Free and Low-cost Resources for homeschoolers (and other teachers) Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:04:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you've read any of those college entrance surveys that are floating around the internet, you realize how few students turned out in schools today understand what's going on in the world.  One of the many reasons people homeschool is that we feel we can give our children a more ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/02/04/mcdougal-littell-current-events/ Serendip , an information exchange dedicated to providing support and exploration in science, education and social organization, has provided excellent resources for teaching biology.  Although they have many other educational resources, the Hands-on Teaching Activities for Biology are excellent and engaging. The "hands-on, minds-on" approach of the activities provided caters ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/02/03/hands-on-biology-for-grades-6-12/ I know it's the weekend, but I came across an interesting site today, so I wanted to pass it along before I forgot about it. Looks are often deceiving and the Story It website is no exception.  Although the website isn't much to look at (and parts of it, like ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/31/story-it-story-starters-games-more/ Well, the contest for the one year subscription to EverythingHomeschooling.com has officially ended.  And we have a winner. Many thanks to those of you who entered for letting me know what ages you're teaching as well as your style of homeschooling so that I'll have a better idea of what to ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/30/and-the-winner-is/ Did you know that people are AWESOME?  You didn't?  Well, they are.  Why?  Because awesome people make great programs and websites like Spelling City. I found Spelling City the other day and I'm totally delighted to be sharing it with you today.  Seriously. Great. Website. So, here's the dish on Spelling ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/30/spelling-city-spelling-practice-for-every-grade/ Just a reminder that you've only got two days left to enter to win the One-Year Subscription to EverythingHomeschooling.com . It's free to enter, and not many have entered, so your chances of winning are high! http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/29/reminder-contest-ending-soon/ I just love finding websites chock full of great (and I do mean GREAT) resources for homeschoolers and teachers to use.  Math is a touchy subject for many students, but it doesn't have to be. MathEbook.net provides math resources for your children from kindergarten clear through high school.  The website ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/29/mathebooknet-online-math-worksheets-more/ The Home School Mom is one of my favorite sites for homeschooling resources.  They have a wealth of information, freebies, and resources on everything related to homeschooling.  There are planners available for free, lists of academic contests, information about homeschool laws and issues that effect us as homeschoolers. The site ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/28/states-of-the-usa-resource/ It’s a bright new day, a brand new week, and today is the Chinese New Year .  Do you have plans to learn a little about Chinese culture today?  Learning about cultural holidays is a fun way to expand your history and geography lessons.  Know a Chinese friend that could ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/26/chinese-new-year-activities/ I click a seemingly endless number of links during my travels through the internet every day.  I always find something great.  Today is no exception. While on one of my clicking sprees early this morning I found an incredible site that I can't believe I hadn't heard of before.  The kids ... http://homeschoolfreebies.today.com/2009/01/15/k8-science/