OASIS Online Resources
**** Curriculum Spotlight ****
Sonlight Curriculum Literature Approach
Major Christian Textbook Publishers:
Major Christian Worktext Publishers:
Unit Study is taking a theme or topic and delving into
it deeply over a period of time, intergrating language arts,
science, math, social studies, and fine arts as they apply.
Subjects
- Hooked on
Phonics - as seen on television
- SAXON - Phonics and
Math, Physics
- Power-Glide-
where parents don't have to know the language!
880-596-0910
- Heroes of History
-Sam Wellman's heroes of history, writers, missionaries,
evangelists, preachers, scientists, explorers, David
Livingstone, Florence Nightingale, Corrie ten Boom, Billy
Graham, C.S. Lewis, John Wesley, Mother Teresa, Mary
Slessor, Gladys Aylward, Columbus, Carver, John Bunyan,
Jakes, Amy Carmichael, William Carey...
Magazines:
- Boys' Quest & Hopscotch-
ages 5-13. No advertising, violence, nothing on evolution
or Halloween.
- Growing Without Home Schooling Zine- published by a group
founded by John Holt - features Unschooling articles by
home educators. * Holt Associates, 2269 Massachusetts
Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
- Home Education
Magazine HEM has homeschooling news and
information, support
and encouragement, thoughtful writings and helpful resources
for your family's homeschool adventure!
- Homeschool Fun
Magazine - Homeschool Fun Magazine is a monthly
e-zine providing the latest articles, ideas, lesson
plans, educational resources, and tips for successful
homeschooling.
- Home Schooling
Today Magazine- A hands-on, unit study approach zine.
{Charlotte mason & Ruth Beechick philosophies] - * S
Squared Productions, P.O. Box 1425, Melrose, FL 32666
- The Teaching Home
Magazine- A Christian Magazine for Christian Home
Educators
This site has state and national home school support
groups, suppliers of curriculum, answers to your home
school questions and more.
- Coming Home, P.O. Box 367, Savannah, TN 38372 - dedicated
to helping Christians focus on simple living and home
centered practices.
- Quit You Like Men, 152 Maple Lane, Harriman, TN 37748 -
helps men who want to fulfill their role as the provider
for the family; strong emphasis on land-based lifestyles.
Mathematics
Worksheet Factory lite is free! Now you can easily give
students the math practice they require. With Mathematics
Worksheet Factory you can create instant, customized, and
unlimited math worksheets for the practice of mathematics
operations in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division. It's incredibly easy to use. In fact, it only takes a
minute to design and print a math worksheet, even on your first
use of the program.[for Windows 95, 98, and NT4]
"The
Elijah Company "
Outstanding Teaching Materials for Home Educators
more than a catalog! Teaching tips, helpful hints, the
best books, and teaching materials... Books aren't
discounted!
The Elijah Company * 1053 Eldridge Loop * Crossville, TN
38558
Phone: 1-888-2-Elijah FAX: 1-931-456-6384
elijahco@elijahco.com or www.elijahco.com
The Home School
- improved and upgraded customer service, free
advice on their 800 number and more- features Saxon,
Alpha Omega, and more...
Parenting & More:articles, chats,
newsletters, newsgroups, parenting tips,
homeschooling....
Baby
Center - Have questions about preconception,
pregnancy, or parenting? Find the answers in our special
topic areas
Bible Based
Homeschool Information - site includes frequently
asked questions helpful homeschool articles, education
philosophies, educational lesson ideas, list
of homeschool catalogs, homeschool magazines,
homeschool links, homeschool resources, list groups,
educational software, message boards, newsgroups, and
tons more!
The
Christian Family Homepage by Diane
Crosswalks
with homeschool
Christian chatroom, free newletter, articles and more.
This site is worth bookmarking.
Daily Parent with
homeschooling, articles, discussions and much more.
Home
Education Community at MSN- free newsletter, chat,
newsgroups, and more.
Homeschooling
at Suite 101.com with articles, links, discussions,
and resources.
ILOVEJESUS.COM
- The web community for Christians!
Kaleidoscapes For
Kids and Home Education Enthusiasts! (Especially eclectic
and self-directed learning advocates) Discussion Boards
and More!
Homeschool
Central is a wonderful website dedicated to home
education. No longer will you have to search endlessly
through magazines and brochures to find curriculum,
project needs, supplies, advice from other homeschool
families. You'll find most everything here.
Family &
Parenting Resources Guide with homeschooling articles
and discussions.
Family Corner
Family.com fun,
travel, food, parenting, education, and more. Example:
Learn about birds, learning styles, making bubbles.
Families- First.com many
different discussion
communities that you can join.
Focus on the Family Dr.
Dobson's method attempts to "turn hearts toward
home" by reasonable, biblical and empirical insights
so people will be able to discover the founder of homes
and the creator of families—Jesus Christ.
Healthy Ideas this
site has lots of great information such as: health,
healing, fitness, weight loss, cooking, nutrition, and
communities. [packed]
About. Com this site
mines the internet and sorts topics for your own
individual interests. A must bookmark site.
Parent Soup -
parenting, chats, discussions, articles, reviews, and
much more. [Pretty great site!]
School Express resouce
center for parents, teachers, homeschool and children.
You can print out worksheets and much more.
Trinity Zone-
Christian Books, Music, Bibles, Kid's, Video &
Software. Click on the Department Tabs at the top of any
page and you'll be there!
Vegasource used curriculum
listings, discussions, articles, and much more.
Cyber Zines:
Cyber Diet
| HomeArts | Living Better
| BookMom |
Crosswalk | Families-First | Gentle Ministries | I Love Jesus.com
Mom's Village |
Parent Hub | The Family Corner
| WorldVillage
|
Parent Soup | Focus on the Family | Family.com | Vegsource
Moms Refuge | WWWomen.com- Search | Women | WomanLinks
Baby
Center | Child Fun
| Kids Health | Housenet
Ladies Home Journal | Better Homes and Gardens
Kaleidoscapes
| Daily Parent
| Garden.com
| .COM
Devotionals:
Annie's
Verse A Day is a great start before school for mom
and the older children.
Children's Bible
Hour with keys for kids devotions,
ABC's
of Salvation, and much more. This is a top site! I
recommend this site as a daily devotion for all the
children in your home. You can listen to the devotions
with Real Audio.
More Resources:
Scholastics- sells
software along with books, magazines and videos for all
children. They have a teacher, parent and kids section. A
wonderful site worth checking out.
Child Fun -
crafts, chats, homeschool, resources, articles and more.
Billy Bear 4 Kids
is a great site for kids to play. You'll find adoptions,
graphics, ecards to send, and lots lots more to see and do.
Making Friends-
At Making Friends you'll find lots creative activities
for kids ages 2 through 12 such a: crafts, forums and
contests.
Annie's
Holiday Pages- she shares each holiday with a
Christian view point. A wonderful site to bookmark and
use as mini unit studies.
The Why Files
provokes amazing conversations by teaching all about the
science behind the news.) Since science is present in
everyday life, it takes only a little effort to promote
scientific thinking.
Discovery has
live webcams, stories, expeditions, games, and much more.
History
Channel using cable in our homeschool classroom.
The History
Channel's HistoryTraveler.com will bring you to
historic sites, from historic hotels to civil war sites,
History Traveler will take you there. History Traveler
even allows you to make your reservations right on the
site. Featuring daily destinations and a lot more, we ask
you to come visit History Traveler
A & E Classroom
bring great ideas into your classroom.
Biography Classroom
study guides, calendar, and much more.
Smarter Kids Parent Center:
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