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Explore the world of art, science, and history by visiting a museum in {{state}}. Museum trips can make your lessons come alive and can offer a fun way to spend the day learning.

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Kids' Book Project

Kids between the ages of 10 and 14 can submit essays reflecting on the splendor of nature. Winners receive cash prizes and will have their essays published in a book.

Easter Egg Matching Activity

This matching activity for younger kids can be made out of plastic Easter eggs.

A Homeschooler's History of Homeschooling - Part 5: The Gentle Spirit Controversy

Cheryl Seelhoff discusses the controversy between her and other homeschool movement leaders.

Email list designed to discuss the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling for children, ages birth through 6 years. While this list is not primarily religious in nature, there are often discussions of Christian topics.

Rise of the Home "Unschoolers" -- Where Children Learn Only What They Want To

Take a look at some unschooling families as this articles examines what unschooling looks like. Although some "experts" worry about how to measure the success of unschooling, those who have embraced this lifestyle know that it is a joyful and successful path to a full and rich education.

Discovering Your Child’s Learning Style

Most homeschoolers can easily see that children have different learning styles. Discovering your child's learning style will help you focus on the style that suits them best, enhancing learning and reducing frustration. Your child may not share the same learning style as you do, so it is good to know other strategies to help your child learn.

Jewish Education and Entertainment

This site offers word games, geography and trivia quizzes, Jewish clipart, and more.

Homeschooling using Social Networking Tools and Technologies - The Journey Begins!

A look at how a teenager is using social networking tools in his homeschooling experience.

Developmental Milestones for Preschool Mathematics

Children’s ability to understand mathematics takes a big leap forward in the preschool years. Their strengthening ability to represent using manipulatives, symbols, and signs opens up many new possibilities. Children also make strides in algebra and patterning. They can sequence events in time by age three. By age four, they can re-create patterns or make their own repeating pattern. During the preschool years, the child’s ability to problem solve takes on a new zeal. Children’s ability to classify objects is more developed; they can sort and organize objects into different categories and tell which pile has more. This chart details the skills that children can exhibit at different ages.

ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowlege Spaces)

ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) can provide you with the instruction and support you need to homeschool your children in mathematics for grades 3-12. ALEKS is accessible from virtually any computer with Internet access, making it a flexible and mobile educational solution for your children.

ALEKS is a Research-Based Online Math Program: