Update 9/8:
Thanks to everyone who contributed links! Please keep submitting to this message and include a brief description along with the links.
Because of some confusion on where to post freebie links, I decided to do my own compilation list in this message. I'll update whenever I can. :-)
Below is the list, organized by page number, with posting names added alphabetically:
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From page 1:
~~~cocoa~~~
Lesson plans & teacher resource sheets:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010253063.aspx?tl=2#ai:TC001018400|
(look to the left side of the page for links to other selections)
Free printable b&w maps, every country alphabetized:
http://geography.about.com/library/blank/blxindex.htm
Free printable outline maps of all 50 states:
http://www.notebookingpages.com/index.php?page=Free-Outline-Maps-Geography-Notebooking-Pages
Free printables from Megamaps (print sizes from 1 page to 7 feet across, wow!):
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/megamaps.htm
Free bible studies for kids (elementary through high school):
http://www.biblestudyguide.org/ebooks-youth-bibleclass/index.htm
Daily devotional, compiled list of web-sites:
http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/
Daily bible study, grouped by family ages (ie: parents, teens, kids):
http://biblestudyplanet.com/
~~~kmeunier~~~
schoolexpress.com
softschools.com
superteacherworksheets.com
-these all have free worksheets and unit studies
~~~mamalbh~~~
My list of free stuff on my blog:
http://barefoothomeschoolers.wordpress.com/internet-resources/
~~~nojo317~~~
For free lapbooks (by topic and books, plus if you're doing BFIAR, FIAR, and BYFIAR - loads of resources there for that), plus ideas for geography, etc.
http://www.homeschoolshare.com/what%27snew.php
Free unit studies and lapbooks from Currclick. This changes periodically so check back often for cool freebies! I've gotten stuff to use on timelines, full unit studies, etc.
http://www.currclick.com/index.php?free=1&filters=0_0_0
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From page 2:
~~~cocoa~~~
Here is a free grammar lessons archive:
http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.shtml
~~~Hsfromthestart~~~
I have way too many to list here! -- ABOUT FIFTY LINKS!
Some have descriptions, and you can tell which ones I LOVE. =)
So if you want to see my list:
http://martysahm.blogspot.com/p/assorted-free-educational-links.html
~~~j_courter~~~
this is the site i get my grade/attendance book from: (but there is SO much more here... even printable shopping lists, menu planners, chore charts!
http://donnayoung.org/index.htm
the next site is a good one for free piano music and a free printable music theory book: http://www.gmajormusictheory.org/Freebies/freebies.html#First%20Pieces
free 1st grade math worksheets:
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/grade_1.php
free guitar lessons:
http://guitar.about.com/library/weekly/aa071200a.htm
lots of elementary basics:
http://www.learningpage.com/free_pages/home/site_map.html
(membership required, but free)
handwriting worksheets wizard:
http://www.writingwizard.longcountdown.com/howto1.html
spelling- free printable worksheets (and other spelling advice):
http://www.spelling.hemscott.net/#top
~~~JayKay~~~
Free history/Geo coloring pages
really nice site also for games and crafts..
http://www.4kraftykidz.com/Geoandhiscoloring.html
Free notebooking pages on just about every subject.
Also planning charts/printables...
love this site.
(also, I have ordered from this site, and the value is AMAZING)
-sign up and watch for her sales...
http://www.notebookingpages.com/index.php?page=Free-Homeschooling-Resources
gardenofpraise.com
everything from bible lessons, art/music studies, lots of Biographies, activities for kids, printables, literature lessons..
just about everything...
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From page 3:
~~~awannamomof2~~~
I use the homeschool weekly planner. (not regularly like I should) It's full of other helpful information, but I have mainly used the planner and attendance sheets. http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/gettingorganized/planner.php#weeklyplnrev
~~~cocoa~~~
Free Book of Centuries (aka Timeline Book), CM style:
http://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/book-of-centuries/
~~~JayKay~~~
logs, planners, organizers and really great Articles (look at menu on left)
http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/gettingorganized/planner.php#newassignment
amazing site for art masterpieces- print to color has various works and nature prints as well... worth taking a glance...
http://www.color-me-online.com/default.htm
http://www.scribd.com/doc/6202439/Free-Homeschool-Resources
36 pages of websites, resources ,etc....TONS and TONS of resources. Everything alphabetized by subject matter.
I can't give credit to where I recently found this, because I can't remember...buy WOW..such a listing..
~~~redsonja~~~
This site has some wonderful free videos. You can pay and upgrade if you like.
www.brainpop.com
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From page 4:
~~~3arrows~~~
Great study guides for many titles:
www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/
Complete core curriculum for middle school/high school:
www.pass.Leon.k12.fl.us
(We used the marine science and liked it a lot. Tests and answers are available free, too, just request by e-mail.)
~~~brentapril~~~
Links to frees stuff of every kind, ebooks, curriculum etc.
http://oldfashionededucation.com/
A phonics/ABC tutorial that 4-6 year olds can use on their own.
www.starfall.com
Spelling site--you can put in your list and save it. They put your list into their online games; you can also print out handwriting worksheets and puzzles using your list.
www.spellingcity.com
~~~cocoa~~~
Most links look geared toward younger children, but some might be for older kids, too. They all came from the main page listed below (I scrolled down the honey pot pages, and clicked Ancient Egypt, then clicked around on a few of the sites):
Main page:
http://www.honeypot-hollow.com/sonlight_1,_2,_&_6.htm
Game for Egypt studies:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/egypt/start.html
Egypt studies:
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/
Egypt studies (this look geared toward older students):
http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/index.php
Nova Pyramids (info on pyramid reconstruction, etc):
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/
~~~fun@home~~~
lessonpathways.com Awesome!
spellingcity.com great practice site
crayola.com I used this alot when my son was younger
homeschoolingadventures.com has links to lots of free sites
~~~JayKay~~~
FREE home economics curriculum...just print and do..
http://www.futurechristianhomemakers.com/FCHLessonsIndex.html
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From page 5:
~~~breakingdawn~~~
Free Ebooks:
-http://www.mobileread.com/
-http://manybooks.net//
-http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
-http://www.archive.org/details/texts
-http://books.google.com/
-http://users.gobigwest.com/rosegate/HSbooks.html#sites
www.homeschoolclassifieds.com has free planner pages, school schedules, etc.
~~~cocoa~~~
Important info on paperback swap, posted on this forum:
http://homeschoolreviews.com/forums/1/thread.aspx?id=78611
Free printable math helps like graph paper, number lines and a few others:
http://mathbits.com/MathBits/StudentResources/GraphPaper/GraphPaper.htm
~~~Halfcaff~~~
Earn a free book from Barnes and Noble Bookstore summer reading program. You can download the form ( I got mine in store).
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp
~~~juliebee40~~~
FREE PADDLE-TO-THE-SEA CURRICULUM...(Holling C. Holling)
http://nsgd.gso.uri.edu/ohsu/ohsue91001.pdf
(166 pgs)
OR
http://www.ohioseagrant.osu.edu/_documents/publications/EP/EP-076%20Paddle%20to%20the%20Sea%20SAMPLE%20ACTIVITY.pdf
(Just 16 pgs, a smaller part from the above link, I think...doesn't look as good, IMHO. It DOES have an order form for the 166 pg guide on the last page, however.)
I just came across this today. It is put out by Ohio State Univ and can be bought for $10 from them. However, from what I understand, they allow educators to copy any of it from their guide. (Its aim is for older elementary, I think.)
It is not a great photocopied reproduction, but it is adequate. It is 166 pages long so you may not want to print it ALL out. It looked like it had some workbook-style sheets as well as projects in it. LOTS OF STUFF!
~~~redsonja~~~
Here are some more nice freebies. However, they are secular.
www.biology4kids.com
www.chem4kids.com
www.cosmos4kids.com
www.geography4kids.com
www.physics4kids.com
www.numbernut.com
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From page 6:
~~~BamaMom~~~
http://www.raisingrefounders.com/
~~~cocoa~~~
Free 36 week schedule for "A Child's Geography of the World:"
http://www.amblesideonline.org/ChildGeograph.html
Free schedule for "A Child's History of the World:"
http://donnayoung.org/history/chotw-p.htm
List with links and info regarding ancient history, for older students. As a precaution, be on the lookout for evolution and other common areas of disagreement within the contents of the site:
http://www.associatesdegree.com/2010/01/31/50-great-sites-for-studying-ancient-history-online/
~~~myfourboys~~~
Okay, someone had one for free printable timelines the other day. Does anyone know which one that was?
ETA: Okay, I can't remember if this one was on the list . . . but it had a TON of free stuff!
http://www.homeeducationresources.com/FREE1.htm
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From page 7:
~~~cocoa~~~
Geography info and links:
http://geography.about.com/
Free geography quiz site (numerous click-through quizzes):
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/afrquiz.html
Links to numerous reading lists:
http://www.schoolofabraham.com/readinglists.htm
This post was edited on Sep 08, 2010 05:50 AM
~~~mmc~~~
Here's one to make tests.
http://www.easytestmaker.com/
http://www.teacherplanet.com/
Cyber-Guides Literature Guides K thru 12
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/cyberguide.html
more Book/Lit guides
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/units/units_with_books.htm
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/index.htm
This one is for grammar and writing
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From page 8:
~~~cocoa~~~
Free lapbooks and unit studies on Ancient Egypt and Ancient/World History:
http://www.squidoo.com/egypt-lapbook
(loads of links on this page to everything from pictures of lapbooks to reading materials and resources)
http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/lapbooks/ancient_egypt.htm
(this one has a reading list with books linked to Amazon as part of the lapbook project)
http://www.homeschoolcentral.com/study/world_history.htm
(this one has links to specific articles on world history figures)
~~~JayKay~~~
lots and lots of printables/worksheets, in every subject
worth taking a glance..
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/qt/printables.htm
~~~Kay in IN~~~
The School Bell Number Families Addition and subtraction to 18. Lots of fun activities and pintables
http://www.theschoolbell.com/Links/math/number_families/main/index.html
Map Adventures – Suitable for Elementary ages. From the U.S. Geological Survey.
http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/teachers-packets/mapadventures/index.html
Florida Center for Reading Research – Reading and Phonics. Contains teacher instructional materials and student center activities for grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Click on the grades you want and scroll down for the books.
http://www.fcrr.org/curriculum/SCAindex.shtm
Boost for Readers – Phonics Charts, spelling lists, word cards, reading booklets for K and 1st grades, alphabet aids and worksheets. Everything is free if you sign the guest book, otherwise it’s $10.00 for each set.
http://boostforreaders.com/
~~~mmc~~~
http://guesthollow.com/
~~~saucer~~~
I have a "freebies" list on my blog. Too many things to post here...
http://miazshomeschoolminutes.blogspot.com/
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>>>Cocoa's original message:
I run across links to free homeschool materials nearly every time I google. Some of the links are useful for us, and some are not geared to the right ages for us. But I like to share the links I find with you all here in hopes of helping someone. And I've done that from time to time. I've seen where others have done that also, but so many times I went back to try and find the links, and they got buried in other messages and lost. :-(
So, as I was thinking along those lines, I had this idea...
What if I made a thread where everyone shares links to the free stuff they find online. This thread could serve as our freebie resource thread, sort of like a master list of freebie educational stuff. It can be links to free stuff you've used, or stuff you haven't used but looks interesting or fun. It can be free books, worksheets, planners, games....anything related to homeschooling that is free. :-)
If you have used the freebie, feel free to share a little bit about it with the link, like what you liked, what you didn't like....sort of review-style. ;-) But if you've not used it and just ran across it, share the link and if you want, share a little info like what the subject it is, and if you noticed the ages it's intended for, etc. Nothing fancy, just a little about it to let people know whether or not it might be helpful for them.
So with that said, here you go....our homeschool freebies resource list. :-)
This post was edited on Sep 08, 2010 09:09 AM
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