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Top 20 Home School Resources for When Kids are out of School

March 26, 2020

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I know a lot of us did not expect to become home school teachers overnight so here's 20 of the top home school resources including worksheets and virtual classes. #homeschooling #homeschoolresources #athomelearning #shelterinplace #parentingtips #parentingadvice

The Coronavirus is hitting us all very hard. It’s so important to remember that this is so much bigger than each and every one of us individually and we have to be kind and think of others. Self quarantine/social distancing is not something we would ever choose to do BUT for the greater good, and in comparison to the danger of those with suppressed immune systems, undergoing treatments, and the elderly, it really isn’t that bad. Mason is currently out of school for the foreseeable future, as I’m sure a lot of your kids are as well. His speech therapy is also currently closed for in person one-on-one sessions. In an email I received from them with details on moving to virtual speech therapy they also provided us with some very helpful information, a list of 20 home school resources.

My goal is to be a helpful resource for you all no matter what, and while outfit posts are going to be fewer and farther in between for now, I can be a resource to you in other ways. If you haven’t checked out my post on home organization and storage solutions, now is a great time to check it out. With more time spending indoors at home, might as well take this time to tidy up and organize your home so you don’t feel so overwhelmed being locked indoors. I also created a post with lots of things you can do with your kids to keep them stimulated and busy during the long days at home. Again, a great post to check out if you have little ones that are out of school.

But, don’t be hard on yourself if you let them have more screen time than usual. Desperate times call for desperate measures and no one can fault you for thinking about your own mental health too! I might be getting a little off track, but I felt the need to say that. While we want to make sure our kids are still learning and are not bored all day we also have to take time to care for ourselves as this pandemic is going to have an effect on all of us, especially our mental health. I know I’ve already had days where my patience has run thin.

I know a lot of us did not expect to become home school teachers overnight so here's 20 of the top home school resources including worksheets and virtual classes. #homeschooling #homeschoolresources #athomelearning #shelterinplace #parentingtips #parentingadvice

Top 20 Homeschool Resources

1. TED-Ed
This site lets you build a lesson around any TED talk, TED-Ed resource, or YouTube video. You can also find and use existing lessons on a variety of topics. A great resource for any teacher, homeschooler, parent, or student.

2. Simple Homeschool
A must-follow blog for homeschoolers who want to keep it simple, Jamie of Simple Homeschool shares reviews, giveaways, and articles on curriculum and other topics as well as inspiration and encouragement for homeschooling families.

3. Reading Eggs
This subscription site promises to make learning to read fun with games, songs, and engaging rewards as well as a series of mobile apps. It’s a favorite of many parents with kids aged three and up.

4. Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free online lessons and interactive exercises on just about every possible topic. These lessons can be a great resource for students and parents, whether you work through an entire subject, or just supplement with videos to get help with a tricky math challenge or other subject.

5. Exploratorium
The website for this popular San Francisco children’s science center features an impressive selection of free activities, videos, printables, and interactive online resources on a variety of math and science topics.

6. NASA for Students
The NASA website’s For Students section includes a great free catalog of articles, activities, videos, and games for students in grades K–12 on topics related to STEM, aeronautics, and space exploration.

7. Project Gutenberg
With more than 45,000 free eBooks, including a large collection of classic children’s literature, Project Gutenberg is a fantastic resource for growing your home library on a budget.

8. Duolingo
This free language app is available for iPhone, Android, and the web and offers fun and engaging lessons for a variety of languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English. Duolingo is a great option for homeschooling parents who want their kids to learn a new language but need a more affordable option than tutoring or language classes.

9. Steve Spangler Science
With engaging videos of experiments and science fair projects, as well as detailed printable instructions, and in some cases free lesson plans, this site is a a great source of inspiration and instructions for cool science experiments to do at home or in the classroom.

10. Homeschool.com
Articles on getting started, curriculum reviews, printable lessons, and links to local support groups make this site a great resource, especially for families who are new to homeschooling.

11. XtraMath
A nonprofit organization dedicated to math achievement, XtraMath features free math videos, lessons, and activities as well as progress reports and resources for teachers and parents. The site is a valuable resource both for homework help and more in-depth lessons.

12. The Learning Network
This blog from the New York Times (NYT) features free standards-aligned daily lessons on civics, social studies, history, and other topics related to current news and events. Quizzes, activities, and a student version of the NYT crossword offer more opportunities for learning in the classroom or at home.

13. HowtoSmile
With more than 3,000 science and math activities, How to Smile is an award-winning, free resource for teachers and parents. The high-quality, hands-on math and science activities are particularly intended for students in “out-of-school learning environments” such as after-school programs, zoos and museums, and homeschoolers.

14. The Activity Mom
The writers at The Activity Mom are all former classroom teachers who now focus their attention on teaching their own kids and sharing resources and educational activities with others. Their blog is a great resource for parents looking for fun and educational activities, especially for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age students.

15. PowerMyLearning
This free web-based platform offers thousands of free, standards-aligned games, videos, and interactive activities in all K–12 subjects. Build classes and assignments and monitor progress, or use the site to encourage learning after school.

16. DiscoveryEducation
Discovery Education offers free resources for parents, teachers, and students, including lesson plans, homework help, videos, and more.

17. BrainPOP
BrainPOP is a subscription site, but many families—both homeschooling and those with kids in traditional school—find the quality of the site to be worth the yearly fee. Engaging animated movies, quizzes, and educational games in every subject, as well as mobile access, are offered starting at $99 a year.

18. Coursera/edX
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) such as those offered by Coursera and edX can be a great way for high school students and advanced learners to challenge themselves with college-level coursework. Courses from world-class universities such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT are open to anyone, anywhere, f0r free.

19. Special Needs Homeschooling
This site offers articles, curriculum reviews, and other learning resources for homeschooling kids with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, and other special needs.

20. K12.com
K12 offers independent and teacher-led courses for homeschoolers, plus supplemental learning programs such as Embark for preschoolers, in addition to offering public and private online schooling options. For a closer look at K12, visit Learning Liftoff’s Learning Games section, which features sample lessons from K12’s curriculum and learning programs. And visit K12.com to learn about the differences between online learning and traditional homeschooling.

I know a lot of us did not expect to become home school teachers overnight so here's 20 of the top home school resources including worksheets and virtual classes. #homeschooling #homeschoolresources #athomelearning #shelterinplace #parentingtips #parentingadvice

As always, thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! I hope you find these resources helpful!!

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