This is not an exhaustive list by any means! It's just some of the resources that we have used, or have heard good things about. Watch for updates!
~Kim/2012
"Complete" Curricula
(Some of these have you supplement the math or language.)
Sonlight (History focus, strong literature base)
Timberdoodle (They include fun stuff!)
My Father's World (History focus)
A Beka (Strong foundation; may be intense for some)
Bob Jones (Good foundation)
Alpha Omega (Includes Horizons, Switched on Schoolhouse, Weaver, and a couple others. I've only seen the math for Horizons, and it would be a good foundation. SOS is a bread-and-butter computer program; it gets the job done. Weaver is an integrated study.)
Tapestry of Grace
Classical Conversations (Very intense, and pricey, but good. A method that makes "classical education" do-able for the average family. You attend their class one day a week, then review at home.)
Vendors
Amazon
Rainbow Resource
Christian Book Distributors
Timberdoodle
Vision Forum
***Don't forget the library and the internet! Lots of FREE resources available!
Math
Teaching Textbooks (Computer program. Very well done, but not "advanced." Your child may be able to place a grade or two ahead. Will need to supplement with math fact practice in lower grades.)
Right Start/Alabacus (Different approach; heavy parent involvement; hands-on vs. workbook. Excellent to help teach math concepts if your child struggles with the traditional methods.)
Bob Jones, ABeka, and Horizons (Great foundation! See websites above.)
Saxon (Not my favorite, but some swear by it. Gives a great foundation, but I find it to be dry.)
Singapore Math (Strong on mental math and math concepts)
Life of Fred (Funny, different approach to math.)
For math fact practice:
Language Arts
Easy Grammar (Start this around 4th grade. Appears "dry," but is really an excellent program!)
Learning Language Arts through Literature (Combines reading, language, spelling, vocabulary, etc.)
Bob Jones or ABeka curriculum (Great foundation. See above for websites)
Click N Read Phonics (computer)
AlphaPhonics
The Reading Lesson (Fun, effective introduction!)
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons (I have not used this, but many people love it.)
Spelling
Several vendors have spelling workbooks. We use an Evan-Moore book we found at Barnes & Noble. Just be sure the lists have a clear focus and sequence.
Vocabulary
Several vendors have vocabulary workbooks.
A foundation in Latin and Greek roots will be helpful too (see Latin section below)!
On-line vocab games
and
Spectrum
History
Story of the World
My Father's World
Personally, we have used textbooks from ABeka as a guideline, and then supplemented with library books and DVDs, as well as things we find on the internet.
It's also smart to use a timeline. We like Sonlight's Book of Time (http://www.sonlight.com/RR120.html)
The Magic Treehouse books and "research guides." (Use with discretion, but overall a very good series. The children in the books go back in time to learn about people and places in history. The research is child-friendly, and well done.)
Latin
Song School Latin (A wonderful, easy introduction to Latin!)
Word Roots (I have not used this, but it comes recommended.)
Visual Latin (Computer video classes. Have not tried yet, but looks good!)
Geography
Usborne books such as Sticker Atlas of the World
Puzzles, such as "GeoPuzzles"
Science
BJU or ABeka
Science experiment workbooks and kits found at any bookstore
Nature journals
Apologia (Many people love this. I haven't tried it yet.)
God's Design for Science (Answers in Genesis. I haven't tried this yet, but it looks good.)
The Magic School Bus books or videos
"Jonathan Park" CDs (Creation science)
Typing
Typing Instructor for Kids
Printing/Cursive
A Reason for Writing (Bible based printing or cursive program)
Handwriting Without Tears (Great if you have a child who struggles with forming the letters.)
Recommended Resources
Organizations:
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense. This particular web page takes you straight to the "laws per state" information.) I highly recommend joining!
CHEC (Christian Home Educators of Colorado. Largest homeschool organization in CO. Kind of intense, but they know their stuff! You can register with their "independent school" instead of with the state.)
Testing:
*****Mosaic Homeschool Evaluation (email me for more information)*****
Hewitt PASS Test (Parent directed, do-at-home test. CHEC approved! I have used this, and found it to be fair and accurate, as well as less stressful than taking your child somewhere for someone else to test.)
Books:
Better Late than Early by Raymond and Dorothy Moore
Ruth Beechick books, such as A Home Start in Reading, The Three R's, or A Biblical Home Education
"The Old Schoolhouse" magazine and website
The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer (Very intense, but impressive. Would be terrific if you and your children are wired this way. Complete opposite of the Moore and Beechick philosophies.)
So You're Thinking About Home Schooling by Lisa Welchel (Great overview!)
http://www.lisawelchel.com/home_peoplesay.htm
Websites:
"Homeschool Share" website
"Notebooking" method
"Lapbooks"
"The Old Schoolhouse" (Website, but also magazine. Good reviews.)
http://thehomeschoolmagazine.com/index.php
Wow! I know I'll be referring to this over and over again. Especially the part where you mention Classical Conversations. ;-)
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