Up to Now

Hello,
If you're like me, you are already freaking out about the next school year, lol! I figure this is the perfect time for me to get together all the links and stuff I've collected and put them here for your perusal and our sanity. Some of these links come from my personal favorites folder (in process of recovery since a new hard drive was installed on my laptop, so I'll have way more to share from here in the future), researching on my own, the homeschool convention, or helpful others who homeschool. So, with no further ado....

Comprehensive (Online Teaching, Homework Help, Resources)
http://www.about.com/education/
http://www.pbs.org/teachers
http://www.abcmouse.com/
http://www.cosmeo.com/
http://www.education.com/

Methods Research/Curriculum
http://www.sonlight.com/
http://edhelper.com/
http://www.veritaspress.com/ (Classical)
http://www.memoriapress.com/ (Classical)
http://simplycharlottemason.com/
http://classical-homeschooling.org/
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/ (Classical)

Math
http://lifeoffredmath.com/
http://www.ixl.com/
http://themathworksheetsite.com/
http://www.mathusee.com/
http://rightstartmath.com/

Science
http://www.biology4kids.com/
http://www.chem4kids.com/
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/
http://www.physics4kids.com/

Social Studies
http://www.geography4kids.com/

Grammar & Language Arts

Bible
http://www.answersingenesis.org/

Unit Studies
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/

Printouts
http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/

Electives/Skills/Other
http://www.typingweb.com/
http://www.characterfirst.com/

Supplies
http://www.millerpadsandpaper.com/

Tips:
1)  Check websites for free catalogs
2)  Look up homeschool conventions near you and GO! Here's one link that might help...http://americanhomeeducation.org/ Even if you go and get totally involved talking with people at their booths, browsing, and/or shopping and miss the speakers (like my husband and I did), have no fear for all the speeches are provided on CD for purchase.
3)  Also, Sonlight has a handy Convention Survivor's Guide you should print and use

I do want to mention that I am not a strict follower of any religion. I was raised a certain way, but I feel a good understanding of the core tenants of many religions around the world is a good focus for my family. The link I mentioned above is the only new link I've encountered since I started researching homeschool methods and such. I have hundreds of links in my favorites folder to sift through in order to post on this site.

One more thing...I do my best to decide whether or not a site is credible, but I am not an expert in any field of study; therefore, it is up to you to make the final say so (of course!).

That's all I have for now. Stay tuned...