I have compiled a list of resources that we are using currently for our homeschooling adventure (early kindergarten and 2.5 yo). Those marked with ** are some of our favorites. The resources in [] are some that I hope to begin using within the next month or two.
Reading (Phonics):
Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
Level A Sight Words flash cards
Nora Gaydos readers levels 1,2, and 3**
Boggle Jr.
Leap Frog DVDs beginning with Letter Factory **
Math:
RightStart Math** (includes games and manipulatives)
Science:
Your Big Backyard National Wildlife Federation magazine for kids
Magic School Bus (The Learning Channel)Zoboomafoo (PBS Kids)
How It’s Made (Discovery Channel)**
[More Mudpies to Magnets]
Handwriting:
Handwriting Without Tears**
History:
The American Story; 100 True Tales From American History
Various Picture Books
We the Kids (memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution)
Wee Sing America (memorizing classic patriotic songs)
Current Events:
God’s World News magazine for kids
Literature:
Lots of great picture books and chapter books (Honey For a Child’s Heart has terrific book lists or try this link: 1000 Good Books)
Books and stories on CD:
Jim Weiss story CDs **
Narnia series CDs (Focus on the Family Radio Theater) **
Classic Children’s Stories on CD **
Bible:
Sing the Word from A to Z (CD) **
Wee Sing Bible Songs (CD)
The Children’s Illustrated Bible
[Five Minute Devotions for Children]
Spanish:
La Clase Divertida (DVD, CD, workbook, activities)
Various picture books, CDs, and videos/DVDsPrivate Tutoring
Music:
San Francisco Symphony Kids
Story of the Orchestra
Little Einsteins (Disney channel and DVD)**
Classical Kids series (CDs)**Other CDs:
Peter and the Wolf
Baby Loves Jazz series
Children’s Favorite Songs: Classic Tunes
Dog Train A Wild Ride on the Rock and Roll Side
[The Classical Child at the Opera]
Art:
Various picture books
Little Einsteins (Disney channel and DVD)
Mini Masters board books
Geography:
Great States Jr. (game)
Little Einsteins (Disney channel and DVD)Maps, picture books
Memorization:
The Harp and the Laurel Wreath
Reference:
The Well-Trained Mind *******
Websites:
Learning Page
Enchanted Learning
Can Teach
Miscellaneous:
Magnetic CalendarHP Officejet All-In-One Printer **
Now that I’ve typed it out, it looks like far more than I thought. Grin. We are using these resources often, but only a few do we use daily. A few we use less than weekly. I didn’t prioritize subjects or resources (partly because I was doing well just to get them listed at all). I would be glad to answer any specific questions.