Χά�ων Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Due to a rapid decline in health I am looking at more online education resources. DS is in 3rd grade but is a nonreader so I need something does not require reading. I need something that clearly explains what is expected of him and does not assume he knows how to do something with no instruction, such as a math problem. I would like it to cover math, science and social studies/history. Honestly, I am fine with it not covering math. I can handle math. I looked at Time4Learning but it requires reading. :/ Cheap is good. I do not own any type of iPad/ipod/iphone and cannot use apps in that format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I would spend some time focusing on reading. There are phonics programs like reading eggs (subscription website) and sight words ones like Edmark (software). Science: Bill Nye videos, and check the coop for others. I think Adapted Mind might not require reading. History: history channel videos. Story of the world audiobooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I should have mentioned that I am doing something else for reading and that is why I do not want an online reading program. I have spent far more $$$ then I care to admit on reading programs that do not work for him. I will look at Adapted Mind, and the videos. SOTW: DS is a history freak and needs more then just audiobooks at this point, I am just not able to do the hands on projects, like we had been. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 SOTW: DS is a history freak and needs more then just audiobooks at this point, I am just not able to do the hands on projects, like we had been. :/ I know you specified that "cheap is good" but have you looked at Veritas self-paced history? It would definitely give a solid history for your DS. For science, definitely something like Bill Nyes or other videos would be great! It's hard to find content for older children that offers a "read-aloud" or narrated option! There are lots of videos to be found here, especially for science, but a lot of them look a little dry. :tongue_smilie: Here are some: http://www.makemegenius.com/ http://www.watchknowlearn.org/default.aspx BrainPOP http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 If you register with Learning.com, you can get Adaptive Curriculum science and math for $8 each per year. Florida enrollees can get Study Dog for a great price. Starfall.com believe it or not now does math instruction up to beginning third grade. It's not comprehensive, but covers up to beginning multiplication and division in a song/game format. Iknowthat.com offers quite a bit, but again, it's not comprehensive. My DD has learned quite a bit from Always Ice Cream/Clever Dragons. She is studying states and countries right now. We also use Jumpstart online. I hope you can find a reading program that fits for you. I know it is difficult when you are trying and waiting for things to "click." :grouphug: ETA: The Happy Scientist offers lots of video lectures. We purchased our subscription through Homeschool Buyers Coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I know you specified that "cheap is good" but have you looked at Veritas self-paced history? It would definitely give a solid history for your DS. For science, definitely something like Bill Nyes or other videos would be great! It's hard to find content for older children that offers a "read-aloud" or narrated option! There are lots of videos to be found here, especially for science, but a lot of them look a little dry. :tongue_smilie: Here are some: http://www.makemegenius.com/ http://www.watchknowlearn.org/default.aspx BrainPOP http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/ LOVE these! Thanks! I need to just buy a subscription to Brainpop. I keep putting it off but it always has what I need. I just feel stupid paying for it when my tax dollars pay for the public school's subscription. I feel like I am paying twice. Veritas self-paced history We are secular homeschoolers otherwise I would love this. I watched one of the sample videos and I have to admit that I am very impressed. I LOVE that they properly explained the term "barbarian" instead of just referring to a culture as barbarians with no explanation of what the term means. I have refused to use a currculum because cultures that are not being studied are referred to in a demeaning way with no explanation. I am funny like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbakos Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://www.khanacademy.com - tons of free educational videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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