Tips from actual homeschooling parents put together by Alpha Omega Publications.
Writing Groups
Adult Writing Groups: PPLD
Youth Writing Groups: PPLD
Recommended Websites
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For historical fiction series, try this site.
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From Hongkiat.com.
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News and articles about 3D printing. From Mashable.
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Find projects, tutorials, and inspiration. From MAKE Magazine.
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Web-based 3D modeling tool.
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Search any bird in North America and get great information and photos.
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This site covers 25 math topics for K-8th grades.
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This is a cool site. Enter your spelling words for this week and play the interactive study games with your words!
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This site provides lots of information about our Federal government. This section has great information about everything having to do with the U.S.
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Mission is to support students, parents, teachers, schools, and districts to better meet the needs of their struggling learners. They work with a variety of groups committed to leveling the playing field for all learners, including public schools and districts, home schools, military families, virtual schools, charter schools, private schools, public schools, and child care agencies.
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Students experience standards based instruction taught through the arts. In addition, students will receive studio time instruction in performing and visual arts. Students will have an opportunity to show what they have learned in a culminating event at the end of the year.
(719) 234-1473
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Yearly Oratorical Contest and Essay Contest allow students to compete on a pre-determined topic. The top three winners in each contest receive medals and savings bonds. District level winners are awarded scholarships. The local club also sponsors a Brain Bowl for middle school students and Liberty Day activities for 5th graders.
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Grades 6-12
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Information from Medline Plus.
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Information for birth mothers and adoptive parents.
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PPLD Reading List.
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Contains previous New York Times lists.
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Links to articles and resources.
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ACTS is a private, volunteer-based, Christian homeschool co-op designed to provide opportunities for student enrichment and fellowship. Meets at Rocky Mountain Calvary Church (near intersection of Austin Bluffs and Academy) during the fall and spring semesters.
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Ages 8 - 18.
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The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.
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All About Reading consists of Pre-reading and Levels 1-4. It teaches all key components of reading in a fun and engaging way.
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All About Spelling is a seven level program. Based on the latest research, this award-winning program provides complete and comprehensive instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach.
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“This site has soooo much to offer if you are looking for an all-in-one h.s. curriculum online. Even if you don't use it as is, you can parcel it out”
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Compiled by Publishers Weekly.
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Search books by genre, plot, theme, character setting, etc.
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This site has great information on all aspects of space and even includes Homework Help.
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The Library of Congress presents a fun American history site which includes state information, brief biographies, a timeline and more.
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Watch over 250 films covering the American Experience from Dinosaur Wars to the Polio Crusade, to Amelia Earhart. Also included are teacher's guides, biographies, interactive maps, primary resources, timelines, and much much more. From PBS.
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The American Heritage Girls mission is "building women of integrity through service to God, Family, community and country." There are 5 local troops. To contact, see www.americanheritagegirls.org/find-troop-location.
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This Institute provides information that is probably more for upper grades but it includes primary sources and teacher resources as well.
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Explore the world of money at this Colorado Springs museum.
818 N. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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This helpful site groups U.S. Presidents by era and has tons of information about each president and their cabinet.
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The Philadelphia Zoo provides lots of helpful information here on endangered Species, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
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Because every child should be able to reach his or her full potential. Educational Remediation From the Brain Stem Up - located in Northglen, CO.
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This site includes games, flashcards and other interactive ways to improve math skills.
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Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool.
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Supports programs that promote greater awareness of Arab Americans in the United States, demographic research and international outreach.
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From WhitePages.com.