There is no denying the fact that a homeschool teacher needs all the help she can get. Books are a great place to start, but ever so often they are limited in their scope and going online to get reinforcements is a common practice for homeschool teachers. Here are some resources that can truly make the experience of homeschooling so much simpler.
Wikipedia
This online encyclopedia is a phenomenal resource. Free to use, it has material on any number of subjects and topics. It continuously grows thanks to the ability of everyone to contribute to it. The data may needs some double checking at times, but on the whole it is a credible resource for the use of homeschool students.
About (dotcom)
This data mining site is written by experts in different fields. If you are looking for a very specific answer to something, chances are you will find it here. From advice to parents, to information for students, there’s something for everyone in the homeschool classroom at this website.
Homeschool (dotcom)
A comprehensive list of everything needed for homeschooling, plus links to a great many paid as well as free resources can be found on this website. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the experience or that there are many years of homeschooling under your belt. This site will always have something to offer you.
Coursera (dotorg)
There may be nothing more exciting than the fact that your homeschool student may be taught a certain course by an expert professor from an Ivy League college. Sitting at home and for free. This MOOC site is a popular place to get quality education for free for not just the homeschool students but also the parent.
Freecycle (dotcom)
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This site allows you to give away stuff that is lying around to someone who may find it useful. It also allows the homeschool parent to eliminate waste and get resources that they may need for free. Next time you need something check out the website before you head for the market to buy it. Same goes for something that you may be looking to throw away.
