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.
