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Free Republic Homeschool Forum 2008-2009
July 24, 2008 | Tired of Taxes

Posted on 07/24/2008 10:19:49 AM PDT by Tired of Taxes

Free Republic Homeschool Forum 2008-2009
A spot for homeschoolers on Free Republic to share information

Once again, we are reviving our Free Republic Homeschool Forum where homeschoolers can share tips and talk about curriculum for the upcoming year.

Below is a list of educational books, curricula, and other resources recommended by homeschoolers on Free Republic. This list was compiled, updated, and reformatted using the suggestions many of you gave on our last thread. (If any corrections are needed, please advise.)

Feel free to add more of your favorite books and products to the comments below. Which curriculum has worked well for your family? Share advice with other homeschoolers.

A big, hearty CONGRATULATIONS to all homeschoolers who graduated this year!

And, as always, many, many thanks to Jim Robinson and Free Republic for the continued support!


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To: lainie

I forgot to add http://www.letsgolearn.com/ is an online assessment tool you can use. Tests are administered for a fee, but it is not cost prohibitive.


61 posted on 07/28/2008 8:13:02 AM PDT by Peanut Gallery ("An armed society is a polite society.")
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To: Peanut Gallery

Great suggestions, Peanut Gallery. Thanks for posting them.


62 posted on 07/28/2008 11:17:41 AM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: All

Other recent discussion threads:

“Saxon and Singapore math adopted by public school for special ed”:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2053794/posts

“Richard Maybury’s Books About Economics”:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2054669/posts


63 posted on 07/31/2008 8:14:17 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: ChocChipCookie

Another Ambleside fan here, too. Have you checked out all the AO Yahoo groups?


64 posted on 08/01/2008 8:36:20 AM PDT by Zechariah_8_13 (The golden rule can't operate through a government program, it can only work between people.)
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To: All

Suggestion just received via freepmail:

THE PERIODIC TABLE OF VIDEOS:

http://www.periodicvideos.com/

(Free, online videos on each element in the periodic table!)


65 posted on 08/06/2008 6:22:11 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: All; conservatism_IS_compassion

“SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: INVENTIONS & DISCOVERIES”, by Rodney Carlisle, recommended by conservatism_IS_compassion (click below for the thread):

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2067743/posts

For an inside look of the book at Amazon.com, click below:

http://www.amazon.com/Scientific-American-Inventions-Discoveries-Milestones/dp/0471244104/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219682357&sr=8-1

(Thank you, Conservatism Is Compassion.)


66 posted on 08/25/2008 5:33:46 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes
Bob Books *pops* (for teaching early readers)

The Calvert School *pops* (all-inclusive curriculum for the lower grades)

Mars Hill Latin Curriculum (no link)

Saxon Math *pops*

The Colored Fairy Books by Andrew Lang online *pops* (refers to the color of the book - The Bue Fairy Book, The Green Fairy Book, etc). Classic fairy tales.

67 posted on 08/25/2008 6:19:04 PM PDT by mountainbunny
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To: Tired of Taxes; 668 - Neighbor of the Beast

Pingarooni! Thanks for recommending Highet’s “Man’s Unconquerable Mind.” We have multiple copies, it’s a perennial favorite here at #668.


68 posted on 11/11/2008 5:04:56 AM PST by 668 - Neighbor of the Beast (Stop feeding Leftist education systems. Don't let your kids go there.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Free Republic thread: “Two Great Classics of Economics”:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2143182/posts

INCLUDING:

“Economic Sophisms” by Frederic Bastiat
http://www.econlib.org/library/Bastiat/basSoph.html

“Economics In One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt
http://jim.com/econ/contents.html


69 posted on 12/09/2008 7:45:48 AM PST by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Introduction to Ancient Greek History (thread by SunkenCiv):

“Academic Earth” (website with free courses)

SunkenCiv’s thread on FR:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2192115/posts

Direct link to Academic Earth:
http://academicearth.org/courses/introduction-to-ancient-greek-history


70 posted on 02/23/2009 9:15:12 PM PST by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Before I forget, to be added under Youth Groups:

Cadet Program for Civil Air Patrol:
http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm


71 posted on 02/23/2009 9:22:42 PM PST by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Thanks ToT!


72 posted on 02/24/2009 5:03:58 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Berosus; ValerieTexas

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73 posted on 02/24/2009 5:06:03 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Cailleach

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74 posted on 02/24/2009 5:06:34 PM PST by kalee (01/20/13 The end of an error.... Obama even worse than Carter.)
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To: Tired of Taxes; Mike Fieschko

(Thanks for the suggestions.)

To be added to the list...

Books about economics/capitalism for young people:

Calumet K (by Merwin, Webster), written in 1901, free online:
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/18154

The Incredible Bread Machine (by Susan Love Brown)
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Machine-Keating-Mellinger-Catriona/dp/B001EZSVW4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236313037&sr=8-1

which is based on this R.W. Grant poem (read free online):
http://www.vex.net/~smarry/oldbbs/bread.html

Book “The Incredible Bread Machine: A Study of Capitalism, Freedom, & the State” by R.W. Grant:
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Bread-Machine-Capitalism-Freedom/dp/0930073312


75 posted on 03/05/2009 8:30:40 PM PST by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

bookmark


76 posted on 03/20/2009 6:38:53 AM PDT by AngieGal
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To: Tired of Taxes
I wanted to share a site I found just a bit ago.

It is free, and welcomes homeschoolers specifically on the splash page. The page consists of Mrs. P, a kindly Irish-sounding lady reading books in what looks to be her living room.

The books seem to be mostly fairy tales and other children's books which are now in the public domain. The ones I've listened to so far were from the early years of the 20th century.

There is a read-along option for new readers, and books can be chosen based on subject or audience. Clicking on various objects in the room bring the things to life - the dog will play hangman, for example. There is a dictionary to define words, etc.

I can't wait to share this with the kids tomorrow (and y'all right now!).

Mrs P(^).

And yes, that's Kathy Kinney (Mimi Bobeck from The Drew Carey Show) as Mrs. P. She has a lovely reading voice.

77 posted on 03/23/2009 11:11:07 PM PDT by mountainbunny (Mitt Romney: Collect the whole set!)
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To: mountainbunny

What a nice website! Thanks for sharing it, mountainbunny.


78 posted on 03/24/2009 12:14:08 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

To be added to Colleges & Universities:

John Paul the Great Catholic University:
http://www.jpcatholic.com/

A relatively new university. Some videos produced by students there include this one:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2224915/posts


79 posted on 04/08/2009 10:30:41 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Add to Colleges & Universities:

Hillsdale College
http://www.hillsdale.edu/about/default.asp


80 posted on 05/08/2009 8:43:35 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes (Dad, I will always think of you.)
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