Handy Links
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***For folks new, or not so new, to
homeschooling:
First, you might want to ask a few questions on GRACE Chat or
the Homeschool Trading
Post - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschooltradingpost
Some of us have been homeschooling for many years, and may have a
quick, great resource to recommend.
***Searching the web for
info? Check out:
Arizona Families For
Home Education (AFHE)
- http://www.afhe.org
A statewide organization that serves the needs and protects the
rights of Arizona's homeschooling families. AFHE is a non-profit,
educational corporation directed by a Christian board. AFHE
membership is open to all homeschooling parents in Arizona.
The Homeschool
Mom - http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/newtohomeschooling
Good section on teaching styles.
National Home
Education Network -
http://www.nhen.org/leginfo/state_list.asp
A great source for up to date homeschool laws by state.
Heart of
Wisdom -http://heartofwisdom.com
A wealth of information on how to begin, educational philosophies,
curriculum suggestions and comments from other homeschoolers.
Nathan - National
Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network - http://www.nathhan.com
Equipping parents to confidently raise and educate their children
with special needs or disabilities.
***General Curriculum
Links:
Christian Book
Distributors -
http://www.christianbook.com
One stop shopping for curriculum plus, plus, plus!
Timberdoodle - http://www.timberdoodle.com
Eclectic, hands-on approach, practical advice.
Doorposts
- http://www.doorposts.net
Excellent source for compilations of scripture according to
biblical character traits.
Rainbow
Resources -
http://www.rainbowresource.com
Another one-stop shopping source for just about
everything!
Finders Keepers -
http://www.efinders-keepers.com
One of the best priced sites for Saxon Math and Rosetta Stone
Languages
Homeschool Super
Center.com -
http://www.homeschoolsupercenter.com
The name says it all!
Cathy Duffy
Reviews -
http://www.cathyduffyreviews.com
Reviews a vast array of curriculum by respected curriculum
specialist, and homeschool mom, Cathy Duffy.
***Other
area homeschool groups:
High Desert Homeschoolers - http://www.hdhomeschoolers.com
An all inclusive group of homeschooling families whose purpose is
to provide support and foster friendships through a variety of
activities. The group is open to all families regardless of their
homeschooling approach or religious outlook.
Christian Home
Educators of Cochise County (CHECC) - http://www.checc.info
A Christian focused group which hosts a variety of group events
such as field trips, spelling bees, enrichment classes, history
fairs, science fairs and sports teams.
***Other
fun and family encouraging websites:
The
Family Homestead -
http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com
The joys of making and managing a home for your family!
Girl Talk
- http://girltalk.blogs.com
Conversations on biblical womanhood and other fun stuff!
Vision
Forum -
http://www.visionforum.com
Family and faith building books, CD's and a variety of items that
support biblical gender roles.
