Ten Awesome Homeschool Resources

I love to read what others’ use to help them homeschool.  I always learn something new or find a resource that will keep me going on our journey of home education.  To this end, I have put together my own list of ten awesome homeschool resources that I especially love.

Enjoy!

1.  HSLDA

I feel this site is probably the most important.  Most people reading this list already know about the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, but for those that do not, this website is perfect for learning all about the state homeschool laws.  For those who are just starting out or only considering home education, they have a wonderful “You can homeschool” section.

2.  Donna Young

While I am not the most organized I am a huge proponent of keeping things as neat as possible.  This includes home education.  Donna has provided homeschoolers with an amazing resource of printables that will aid in such organization.  I highly recommend her homeschool planner resources.

3.  Just Call Me Jamin

We like lapbooks at the Wisdom Begun household.  Problem is, it can sometimes be hard for this mama to find inspiration as to what theme to create a lapbook for.  Jamin has an amazing list of the lapbooks she has done with her children – complete with pictures!  You can see a listing on the right-hand sidebar of her blog.

4.  Rainbow Resource Catalog

Getting this catalog reminds me of getting the huge Sear’s Christmas catalog when I was a kid.  Seriously, Rainbow Resource is a company that sends out the hugest, most extensive book of curricula and more.  I browse through it and dream about all of the stuff I could get to make our homeschool that much cooler read all of the great reviews before I purchase anything related to my kids’ education.  I highly recommend this resource.

5.  The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Let me get this right out there – as a First Mate on the TOS Homeschool Crew I am considered an independent contractor for this company.  However – and this is a big however folks – this does not sway my view of the magazine in the least.  I read it before I even began doing reviews for them.  That being said, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is my favorite sit-down-grab-a-cup-of-coffee-and-learn magazine in our homeschool journey.  I love the editorials (the most recent one on marriage was so very convicting) and the articles give me ideas on how to further enhance what I am doing during school hours.

*By the way, I am an affiliate for TOS, however the link above is not an affiliate link.  If you would like to browse through what TOS has to offer through my link, please click through the banner for them on the right most sidebar.  Thanks!*

6.  Christian Book – Homeschool Section

I purchase the majority of curricula through Christian Book Distributor’s Homeschool section.  They always have the best prices and your materials are shipped in a timely manner.

7.  Cindy Rushton’s Homeschool Articles

If I need a little homeschool pick-me-up I know I can find it with Cindy.  She does not post on a regular basis but when she does I know I will come away ready to continue on.  With Thanksgiving almost upon us be sure to check out her Thanksgiving Crafts article.

8.  Ambleside Online

Booklists are my friends.  Even if you do not use this website as a curriculum, their booklists are top notch.  I usually check here if I am stumped on what to add to our childrens’ reading materials.  This site also provides links to where some of the books are available to read for free.

9.  Sprittibee’s Homeschool Series

Okay, so Heather really is my friend so some may call me biased.  Don’t let that stop you from visiting her homeschool series.  This gal inspires me to be that really cool homeschool mom who does the perfect hands-on activities field trips with my kids go outside of my comfort zone and make education exciting for my children.

10.  Trivium Pursuit

I absolutely love their Ten Things to Do with Your Child Before Age Ten article.  That hits right at the current ages of my children and it helped me to better focus my energies on what I really need to do.  Their Trivium Pursuit book is also one of my all time favorite books.  Great reading for those considering the Classical Education method.

I hope you enjoyed this list.  It is not extensive, of course, and it was hard limiting it to just ten.  Would you please share some of your favorite homeschooling resources in my comments section?  Thanks!

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