HSing on a budget, can we talk free curriculum sites?

[paulcindy]

We are on a really, really tight budget. I try to get everything I can from the library(Like my SOTW book, and WWE).

 

Can you share some homeschooling educational sites you enjoy that are free, rather then purchase expensive curriculum?

 

This would be for a 5th-6th grader.

 

Thanks in advance.:001_smile:

[CheerMom]

http://www.amblesideonline.org/sitemap.shtml (Literature)

http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/ (Science)

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/ (Literature)

http://splashesfromtheriver.com/spelling/spelling-lesson-1-5.htm (Spelling)

http://www.cstone.net/~bcp/BCPIntro2.htm All Subjects up to 5th

http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/index.htm Core Knowledge Lesson Plans

http://www.teachartathome.com/FreeProjectCurrent.html (Art)

[Susie in MS]

I don't know much about the free sites cuz everytime I have checked one out I would spend more money paying for ink and paper than if I had bought a wkbk.

 

I would do as you are doing now for science and history. Use the library.

 

Everybody has a different idea of what it means to be on a really tight budget so I don't know if this will help or not. For math and grammar the cheapest that I know of is Rod and Staff. They are non-consumable so you can buy them second hand and re-sale them for about what you gave when you are done. If you get the text and TM for both subjects you should be able to find them second hand for about $40 total.

 

you can look at samples here:

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/list/Rod_and_Staff_Grade_5/

(You don't need the worksheets and you can do without the test sheets)

 

I know where you are! We share the same boat. I hope this has helped some.

[the floating cottage]

www.starfall.com

www.enchantedlearning.com

www.colonialwilliamsburg.com

[paulcindy]

These are really great, thanks for the suggestions so far:001_smile: My DH is out of work, and we can't collect unemployment, so we are literally living off our meager savings, and our family is helping with food. Our house? Well, that is another story. We are praying DH gets work before we cannot pay or mortgage anymore. Things are tough all over.:001_unsure:

[Susie in MS]

These are really great, thanks for the suggestions so far:001_smile: My DH is out of work, and we can't collect unemployment, so we are literally living off our meager savings, and our family is helping with food. Our house? Well, that is another story. We are praying DH gets work before we cannot pay or mortgage anymore. Things are tough all over.:001_unsure:

 

Hang in there mama!

My dh has been out of work for a long time now (about 2 years) and only picking up odd jobs. Family and friends have been helping us out too! We are blessed in that we own our mobile home, so as long as we can pay the tax it is ours. It is tough but we can all make it through. If I had 5th/6th stuff I would mail it to you!

[coffeefreak]

www.donnayoung.org

 

I like Ambleside too. Most of their books are free online so even if the library doesn't have them, you'll be able to use them.

 

Blessings!

Dorinda

[sweetbaby]

Free Math

 

Free Grammar

 

Free life science

Free History and Science

 

Free curriculum

 

More Free curriculum

[paulcindy]

Thank you again. Susie that is very sweet of you:001_smile:

 

Trying to hang in there;)

[Sandra in FL]

the library. Also for the future (Algebra & Geometry), there's GeoGebra

http://www.geogebra.org/cms/

 

Lots of books and books-on-tape (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Anne of Green Gables) from the library. We'd listen in the car and have discussion.

 

Free comics from the Federal Reserve Bank:

http://www.newyorkfed.org/publications/result.cfm?comics=1

 

HTH,

Sandra

[HiddenJewel]

http://www.oldfashionededucation.com

[Ohdanigirl]

Here is what I have, but I haven't really weeded through the Spanish sites yet to see if they are good, just found those in the last week. Hope it helps. Oh yeah save noney on ink and paper by using a dry erase board or chalk board. My husband will be laid off this month and was out of work for a few months last year, so I know how you feel. Good Luck.

 

Science

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/Members/EduHomeSchoolResources.htm

http://www.eequalsmcq.com/homeschoolers.htm

http://www.msnucleus.org/

http://www.acme.com/jef/singing_science/

http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/

 

LA

http://www.bookadventure.org/

http://www.magickeys.com/books/

http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html

http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/index.html

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/index.asp

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/onlinestory.htm

http://home.ct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm.

http://www.societyforqualityeducation.org/stairway2.html

 

All Subjects

http://www.funbrain.com/

http://www.homeschoollearning.com/resources.shtml

http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/worksheets.htm

http://www.oleyschool.com/worksheets.html

http://www.homeschoolingadventures.com/worksheets.html

http://disney-stationary.com/disney-learning/disney-worksheets.php

http://theteacherscafe.com/Grammar/Grammar_Games.php

http://homeschool.online.program.greek.jellyfishfun.com/homeschool_online_program_greek_latin/homeschool_online_program_greek_homeschool/

http://funschool.kaboose.com/

http://www.homeschoolshare.com/

http://www.ourlosbanos.com/homeschool/

 

Typing

http://www.learn2type.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

 

Art

http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/pdfs/For-Program-Managers/Meet-the-Masters-Program-Manual.pdf

 

Music

http://www.classicsforkids.com/

 

Spanish

http://www.onlinefreespanish.com/

http://www.spanishunlimited.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/talk/greetings/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/

 

I have math stuff to, but I figured that was the easiest to find.

[Lovedtodeath]

http://dorioakes.bravehost.com/Math.html

 

http://dorioakes.bravehost.com/grade6.html

 

The free curriculum thread

Edited March 1, 2009 by Lovedtodeath

[JenninMN]

Here are some links I've collected to free printable workbooks and online activities K-12.

These links have grammar quizzes, story element type activities, etc.

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_1.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_2.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_3.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_4.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_5.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_6.html

This link has online study guides/comprehension questions for elementary ages. Some have writing instruction as well.

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/units/units_with_books.htm

This link has printable grammar and writing workbooks for 6-12.

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/missouri/student/literature/assets/workbooks.html

 

These links have interactive grammar quizzes, proofreading, and mad lib type activities.

Also has hands-on grammar ideas. k-8

http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hme/k_5/practice.html

http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hme/6_8/

Printable study guides for high school/middle school.

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/missouri/student/literature/assets/litlibrary.html

Printable grammar and writing workbooks for k6.

http://www.sfreading.com/resources/ghb.html

This site has writing templates for all kinds of writing assignments. (Wish I'd

found this sooner.) Also has a games tab with interactive grammar games for

middle school/high school. And SAT prep. . .

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/ml_lit_gr12/page_build.htm?id=resources/jsp/writing_templates/writing_templates&htl=ml_lit_gr12

 

 

Here are some sites I've found with free math activities and printable

workbooks.

Elementary Math:

These links are for online activities and models by grade.

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/na/gr1.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/na/gr2.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/na/gr3.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/na/gr4.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/na/gr5.html

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/math2002/na/gr6.html

These links are for printable math workbooks. There are 6

workbooks available by grade. The "reteach" workbook could

be used for teaching.

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/l'>http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/lp_1.html'>http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/lp_1.html

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/lp_2.html

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/lp_3.html

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/l _ 4.html http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/lp_5.html

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/practice/lp_6.html

This site coordinates with the one above. It has interactive

quizzes, lessons and games.

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/

 

Middle School and High School Math:

Pick out a course and check out the video lessons. It also has pencil and paper

examples. (This is Prof. Berger from Thinkwell.)

http://go.hrw.com/gopages/ma-msm.html

These links have e-quizzes, e-workbooks, animated math, lesson help, and

power point presentations. (I've considered combining these with Prof. Berger

above for a full class.)

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/msmath_1_na/book_home.htm?state=MN

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/msmath_2_na/book_home.htm?state=MN

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/msmath_3_na/book_home.htm?state=MN

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/pre_alg/book_home.htm?state=MN

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/algebra_1_2007_na/book_home.htm?state=MN

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/geometry_2007_na/book_home.htm?state=MN

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/algebra_2_2007_na/book_home.htm?state=MN

These links have printable parent/student guides. These include reteaching and

ANSWERS. Also on each page are links for home tutors, brain pops, extra

examples, and self-check quizzes and tests. (I considered using this site by itself

for my dd, but she needed a little more explanation.)

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/msmath/mac04/course1/study_guide/index.php/mo

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/msmath/mac04/course2/study_guide/index.php/mo

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/msmath/mac04/course3/study_guide/index.php/mo

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/prealg/prealg05/study_guide/index.php4/mo

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/algebra/algebra1/algebra1_05/study_guide/index.php4/mo

 

Other Glencoe workbooks

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/georgia/student/mathematics/assets/workbooks.html

 

 

 

 

If "I" were going to do math for free, I would use the Houghton Mifflin site. This link has 6 printable worksheets for every lesson in the book. I would use either the reteach or ELL worksheet off the computer to discuss the concepts with my child. I would also use the teaching models when they were available. (Think powerpoint presentation, 1 per chapter.)

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmm/g_5.html

Then I would bop over to the kids area and do the online extra practice.

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/g_5.html

If my child needed extra practice after that I would print out one of the other sheets.

 

 

If "I" were going to do LA for free I would read, read, read from the library and do these activities on the computer for grammar/reading skills.

http://harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies/grade_5.html

 

Also, the Scott Foresman grammar books aren't really meant to be consumable, so you could have your student do those on regular paper off of the computer.

 

HTH. I kind of got carried away here. :D

 

Jennifer

[paulcindy]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You ladies are terrific!! Between this thread and the other I found, what a TERRIFIC bunch of free resources!!

 

I know it must have taken quite a bit of time to get all that typed up, so I really do appreciate it:lol::lol::lol:

 

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chels~]

Some of these are already mentioned, but here is my list:

 

Whole Curriculum:

Ambleside Online Ambleside Online

Old Fashioned Education An Old-Fashioned Education

(Preschool and some elementary) Brightly Beaming Resources

 

Math:

Ray's Arithmetic Ray's Arithmetic - Google Book Search

CSMP Materials. Grades k-6. CSMP Materials

First Lessons in Arithmetic Math

NC Public Schools DPI Instructional Services: Mathematics: Grades K-2 Resources (2003 SCS)

Centre for Innovation (UK) Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching - Mathematics Enhancement Programme

Living Math History (Lesson Plans on Right side of Page) C1 Outline and Booklists

 

Math Drill:

(Online) Math Magician Oswego City School District Math Games

Printable Math Sheets Free Math Worksheets

(online) Math U See Math·U·See Drill Page

Math Worksheets to create and print http://themathworksheetsite.com/

Phonics:

Word Mastery http://donpotter.net/PDF/Word%20Mastery%20-%20Typed.pdf

(online) Starfall Learn to Read at Starfall - teaching comprehension and phonics

Blend Phonics Blend Phonics

 

Literature/Reading Guides and Units:

Novel Study Guides Novel Study Guides for the Classroom Teacher

Reading Units by Gay Miller. Awesome resource. Book Units

Garden Of Praise Reading Units. Many popular 2nd and 3rd grade reading level titles. Literature Based Reading Lessons

Glencoe Literature Guides. Lots of popular titles. Glencoe Literature: Literature Library

Literature Activity Guides by Nancy Polette. These are samples, but are in depth enough to test if your child understood the story. Literature Guides

 

Free Books:

Classical Education Library Classical Education Library

Kids 4 Classics. Read Free Classical Literature Online at Kids4Classics

Project Gutenberg Online Book Catalog - Overview - Project Gutenberg

Online Library of Liberty. You could spend a lot of time on this site. Online Library of Liberty - Groups

Google Books.Tons of books to read for free. Google Book Search

The Baldwin Project. Lots of free Classic books to print or read online.The Baldwin Online Children's Literature Project...Bringing Yesterday's Classics to Today's Children

Planet ebook Free section. Lots of Classic literature available to print or read online. Free eBooks at Planet eBook - Classic Novels and Literature You're Free to Share

 

 

Spelling:

ZB Spelling Connections Spelling Connections - Practice Pages

Splashes from the River Free Spelling Course

Webster’s Spelling http://www.donpotter.net/PDF/Webster%27s%20Spelling%20Book%201824.pdf

(online) Spelling City Online Spelling Program*-*SpellingCity.com

 

Handwriting:

ZB Online Zaner-Bloser FontsOnline 0.6.4

Writing Wizard Make Handwriting Worksheets - ESL Writing Wizard

Custom Tracer Pages Custom Tracer Pages

Nice Writing Paper printables Patterned Paper Index Page@2Learn.ca

 

Grammar and creative Writing:

Harvey's Grammar Elementary Grammar and Composition - Google Book Search

Young Novelist Workbooks. There is a workbook for elementary, middle and high school. Designed to go with national novel writing month, but can be used any time. Young Novelist Workbooks | NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program

English Banana Elementary Workbook. For individual pages go to: englishbanana.com - Print Your Own: Big Grammar Book > Free Worksheets for English, EFL and ESL Lessons For complete download go to: English Banana.com's Big Grammar Book - Reviews and free English Banana.com's Big Grammar Book downloads at Download.com

Scott Foresman Scott Foresman Reading: Teacher Resources

Kiss Grammar The KISS Grammar Site -- Main Page

Daily Grammar Daily Grammar Lessons Archive - Comprehensive archive of grammar lessons

 

More is in the next post...

Edited March 1, 2009 by Chels~

[Chels~]

History:

AAM Online Education. Uses teacher jargon, but lots of gems in the lessons. AAM Online Education: Home

American Heritage. Uses teacher jargon, but is complete. Curriculum

Mosaic Introduction to World History Free Lesson Plans: Mosaic Introduction to World History Part 1: Myths, Maps, and Marvels

American History American History Curriculum

Geography:

Countries and Cultures around the world. Elementary age. Countries and Cultures of the World

Sheppard Software Geography (Online) World Maps - geography online games

Discover America State by State. Uses the C is for...... book series. Gale . Discover America Series . Find Out More . Student Activities

Outline Maps Outline Maps

 

Science:

Earth Awareness Curriculum for Middle Schoolers NSTA Source Reduction Curriculum

Life Science Curriculum http://www.eequalsmcq.com/Thank%20you%20for%20downloading%20Life%20Science.htm

Otter’s Science Homeschool Science Curriculum

K-12 Science Curriculum MSNucleus

 

Computer Science:

Blender 3D animation creation. blender.org - Home

Computer Programming Course Alice.org

Computer Training Courses Free Computer Training at GCFLearnFree.org

Computer Animating and Design Scratch | Home | imagine, program, share

 

Art:

Dick Blick Lessons Search ALL Blick Lesson Plans by... - BLICK art materials

Meet the Masters http://www.getinvolvedineducation.com/pdfs/For-Program-Managers/Meet-the-Masters-Program-Manual.pdf

A Lifetime of Color A Lifetime of Color - Lesson Plans By Grade

 

Typing

Online typing Course FREE ONLINE TYPING COURSE

Dance Mat Typing BBC - Schools - Dance Mat Typing - Home

Touch Typing (Online) online free touch typing program | keyboarding tutor | Free Typing Games

Kiran's Typing Tutor. Free Typing Tutor

 

Foreign Language:

Greek and Latin Textkit - Greek and Latin Learning Tools

FSI Language Courses FSI Language Courses

Live Mocha This is a social site, so you may want to monitor your kids closely on this one. Livemocha: Learn Languages Online - English, Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, Ã¥*¦ä¼šÃ¨‹Â±Ã¨Â¯*

 

Virtual Field Trips:

Meet Me at the Corner Meet Me At the Corner, Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Edited March 1, 2009 by Chels~

[Chels~]

And the rest.....

 

High School and College age-ish (Online):

HippoCampus Free Courses http://www.hippocampus.org

Mixed Courses in many subjects Free-Ed.Net

Printable Courses in all subject areas. Not sure who funds this one, but I like how the curriculum is laid out. http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/Special%20Documents/Book%20Subject%20Areas.aspx

University of Berkley Courses. Tons of Free Courses available here. webcast.berkeley | UC Berkeley Video and Podcasts for Courses & Events

Yale University Open Courses. Nicely done and easy to access IMO. Online Video Lectures and Course Materials — Open Yale Courses

University of Washington free courses. OpenUW Free Courses

M.I.T. open Courseware. Tons of completely free courses in many subjects. Free Online Course Materials | Courses | MIT OpenCourseWare

 

Unit Studies/Notebooking:

H.I.P. Pocket Change. Several Lesson Plans revolving around money. H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web Site - Lesson Plans

Various Unit Studies Free Homeschooling Unit Studies

Oceanography CurrClick - Christian Cottage - Oceanography - try me for FREE!

Various Subjects: S.C.O.R.E. Language Arts CyberGuides

3 Curriculums about Eyes Ophthalmic Heritage & Museum of Vision

Take a Cloud Walk http://www.nostudentleftindoors.com/Files/TakeACloudWalkMar31LO.pdf

Birds Notebooking pages CurrClick -Notebooking Nook.com - Nature Study ~ Birds ~ Notebooking Pages

Canada Unit Study Canada Unit Study

 

Planning/Forms/Papers/Worksheets:

Super Teacher Worksheets. Lots of well done worksheets for all subject areas. Grade level 1st-4th. Super Teacher Worksheets - Free Printable Math Worksheets, Grammar Worksheets, Word Problems, Creative Writing Prompts, and More!

Donna Young DonnaYoung.org: Printables and Resources for Home, Homeschooling, and Classrooms

Free Forms Free Homeschool Forms & Worksheets by Cindy Downes

Free Forms CHASE SC Homeschool Association Free Forms For Home Schools

Notebooking Homeschool Notebooking Printables

Highland Heritage Forms http://highland.hitcho.com.au/Forms.htm

 

My Favorite Freebie Sites:

Homeschool Helper Homeschool Helper

Homeschool Freebie of the day. If you Sign-up for the weekly email, you will receive additional free resources. Freebie of the Day

Currclick. They feature a free product once a week to download. It usually changes Monday afternoons. CurrClick - Curriculum in a click! Affordable curriculum, lapbooks, and homeschooling resources

Freely educate. Lots of great links here. Freely Educate

Hoagies Gifted. Tons of Free high school curriculum links. Hoagies' Gifted: (Free) Online High School Courses

Homeschool Share http://www.homeschoolshare.com/

Internet Activities to coordinate with each grade and subject. Avon Maitland District School Board - Getting Students Connected

Edited March 1, 2009 by Chels~

[Hannah]

Wow! These lists are AWESOME!!

Edited March 1, 2009 by Hannah

[Ohdanigirl]

Wow, we should have done this long ago. I am getting all kinds of new ideas, thanks all. By the way, found some Latin resources if anyone wants them.

[Hannah]

By the way, found some Latin resources if anyone wants them.

 

Are these online? Please share.

[Ohdanigirl]

Are these online? Please share.

 

http://www.cdacademy.com/class/2007/09/06/latin-games-online/

http://www.gettingstartedwithlatin.com/

http://hungryfrog.com/classics.html

http://homeschool.online.program.latin.jellyfishfun.com/

http://www.memoriapress.com/help/Latin.htm

 

Hope this helps...Anybody got French resources?

[Hathersage]

french site for the little ones..not a whole lot of language, but still very fun!

 

http://www.poissonrouge.com

 

and for vocabulary

http://lexiquefle.free.fr/learn-french.htm

Edited March 2, 2009 by Hathersage
added another website

[Guest gulfsnappr]

WOW, this is a wonderful post! I appreciate everyone's contributions as well. I am interested in your Latin resources. I am starting to do my research in hopes that we may be able to start with in next year.

[Orthodox6]

Could this thread be merged with the other one currently in use ?

[TechWife]

Science:

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

 

Math:

http://www.mathfactcafe.com/

[Catwoman]

:lurk5:

 

This is such an excellent thread -- thanks for reviving it, Lynn! (And welcome to the forums!) :001_smile:

 

Cat

[skaterbabs]

Thanks so much! I was struggling with French and Science for this year for Dot!

[woolybear]

Two complete curriculums with many of the books available from the library:

 

http://www.tanglewoodeducation.com

 

http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com

 

Woolybear

[hmschooling]

http://www.kidsofcourage.com click on downloads, give the info, click on downloads again. A countries and cultures curriculum at your fingertips with all the activities and fun right there...and enough to last a couple years!

 

It's good for youngers too but it's quite a bit of info to take in, so there's plenty of "meat" in there for olders as well. You could grab some library books to go along with it for whichever country you are on.

[tricia]

How about http://www.oldfashionededucation.com