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Free Java Tutorial for Absolute Beginners – Full Course!

September 9, 2024 Leave a Comment

Java is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. It’s known for its versatility, used in everything from mobile apps to web development, and it’s a great language for beginners because of its straightforwardness as a programming language and strong community support. This makes Java a wonderful starting point for anyone interested in exploring the world of coding. If your child has been wanting to dive into Java or just try their hand at programming in general I found this wonderful free course by freeCodeCamp that will take them from absolute beginner to intermediate level programming! Read More

It is a 4 hour course and can be broken up into however many sessions they want. Here are some of the topics covered:

Variables & Data Types
Basic Operators
Input and Scanners
Conditions and Booleans
If/Else/Else If
Nested Statements
Arrays
For Loops
And a lot more

There is zero programming experience required before taking the class. You can check out the course at freeCodeCamp HERE.

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FREE Homeschool Student & Teacher ID Cards! {Printable}

August 22, 2024 3 Comments

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If you’re looking for a FREE Homeschool Student ID card (and teacher too!) I found one where you can easily fill out your information, print, and even laminate if you have a home laminator. As the school year starts and you’re settling back into your routine, you may be thinking about getting an ID card as they can come in handy for student discounts, field trips, and proof of student status. Some places offer savings on supplies, tickets, and even software with a student ID, which is always a nice bonus!

Homeschool Buyers Club has a wonderful, customizable ID card you can easily create and download as a PDF, PNG, or JPG. (after you create the card click on “Download” at the top right of the page and you will see the options)

Head over to Homeschool Buyers Club HERE and follow the instructions to quickly and easily print your ID cards!

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Free FULL Homeschool Curriculum: An Old Fashioned Education!

June 14, 2024 Leave a Comment

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What Is An Old Fashioned Education?

An Old Fashioned Education is a free homeschooling curriculum that takes inspiration from the tried-and-true methods of yesteryear. Think of it as a blend of the best educational practices from the past, brought to life with a touch of modern convenience. It’s built around classic literature, traditional learning methods, and a no-nonsense approach that many of us grew up with—back when school was about solid reading, writing, and arithmetic.

The curriculum offers a structured yet flexible plan for K-12 education, covering all the essential subjects. Whether you’re looking to follow a classical education model, or you simply appreciate the value of a straightforward, traditional education, this curriculum has something to offer. Read More

Why I Love An Old Fashioned Education

It’s Simple and Straightforward: One of the things I love most about An Old Fashioned Education is how easy it is to use. There’s no overwhelming jargon or complicated lesson plans to wade through. Everything is laid out clearly, with suggested schedules, book lists, and resources that are easy to follow. For a busy mom like me, this simplicity is a lifesaver.
Rich in Classic Literature: If you’re a fan of classic literature, you’ll feel right at home with this curriculum. It’s packed with recommended reading from the greats—Shakespeare, Dickens, Austen, and more. I’ve found that my kids not only learn to read better but also develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty of language through these timeless works.
Cost-Effective: Let’s be real—homeschooling can get expensive. But with An Old Fashioned Education, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. The curriculum is completely free, and most of the books and resources it uses are either in the public domain or can be found for free online. This has been a huge blessing for our family, allowing us to provide a quality education without the hefty price tag.
Traditional Values: This curriculum emphasizes the kind of education many of us grew up with—one that values hard work, discipline, and respect for knowledge. It’s not about flashy trends or the latest educational fads; it’s about giving your kids a solid foundation that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Flexibility: While the curriculum offers a suggested plan, it’s incredibly flexible. You can pick and choose what works best for your family, adapt the schedules, and tailor the content to meet your children’s needs. This makes it easy to incorporate into your homeschooling routine, no matter where you are in your journey.

How to Get Started

Getting started with An Old Fashioned Education is as easy as visiting their website. You’ll find everything you need right there—schedules, book lists, and links to resources. Take some time to explore and see what resonates with you. The site is straightforward, just like the curriculum itself.

For more free online Full Curriculum resources, check out our FREE Full Curriculum Options Resources page!

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Free Homeschool Preschool, Pre-k, & Elementary Curriculum: Brightly Beaming Resources!

October 16, 2023 Leave a Comment

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What is Brightly Beaming Resources?

Brightly Beaming Resources is a full and totally free curriculum for preschool age up to age 11. Brightly Beaming Resources is home to a very popular preschool curriculum called Letter of the Week. Letter of the week works exactly how it sounds… you learn one letter per week with your preschooler and Brightly Beaming Resources gives you the lessons, activities, and book lists.

For the older kids there is also Science of the Week, Spellbright Spelling Lists, Country of the Week, Journal Prompts and more. You’ll also find a really great program for 9-11 year olds called Blazers of Greatness that takes them through studying popular heroes and heroines like Albert Einstien, George Washington and others.

Why I Love It

First off, it’s so easy to use. Everything is laid out week by week, so you can just jump in whenever you’re ready. Whether you have a busy week or a little extra time, you can adapt it to fit your schedule. Because it is a free resource, most of the materials are things you already have or can print from the website.

The activities are perfect for young kids—lots of play and hands-on learning. My kids have been picking up letters and numbers without even realizing they’re learning. Plus, the flexibility is amazing. You can go at your own pace, no pressure.

Just head over to their website and you’ll find everything you need to get started!

For more free online Full Curriculum resources, check out our FREE Full Curriculum Options Resources page!

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Free Online Phonics Lessons: Beginner to Advanced!

September 2, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Reading Resource – Progressive Phonics

Progressive Phonics is a free phonics program that you can use to teach your little ones how to read. This program uses phonics and sight words, and there are handwriting lessons to go with each reading lesson.

***For our full list of online Phonics resources, check out our FREE Phonics Curriculum Options Resources page!***

You begin with the Alphabet books and then each book gets harder as you move through the different levels. You have the option of printing the books or having your child read them on the screen.

Go here to check out Progressive Phonics.

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Free Printable Money Worksheets for Kids!

August 31, 2023 Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for a clear and easy approach to teaching kids the basics of money these printable money worksheets from All Kids Network are great way to introduce the basics for your littles!

After doing these worksheets, kids will be able to recognize pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and be able to count amounts of money with different coins. Head over here to see all the worksheets available to print!

Also, check out all the free homeschool printables available on How To Homeschool For Free!

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Get Ahead of the School Year with these TOP Educational Websites for Homeschoolers!

June 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

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BEST Learning Websites for Homeschoolers

Even though the summer is still here (and blazing hot if you live where we do!) it’s still a great idea to get ahead with the curriculum you’ll be using for the upcoming school year. And if you’re looking for the best FREE websites to send your children to for homeschooling, look no further. We’ve provided an exhaustive list of full curriculum and individual websites by subject to help you find the best resources in your homeschooling journey!

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Full Curriculum

Old-Fashioned Education – The creator of Old Fashioned education intentionally set out to create a full curriculum for her children using only free resources found online. Old Fashioned education was designed to use the Charlotte Mason homeschooling approach, but with a more structured feel to it.

Easy Peasy Homeschool – Easy Peasy Homeschool was created by a homeschool mom for her own children. She has created this amazing full curriculum totally online and mostly self-taught. It uses only FREE resources found online so you’ll only have to print a few worksheets from time to time.

Khan Academy – Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. With over 2600 videos, they cover K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reach into other subjects with playlists on finance and history.

***Find more great free Full Homeschool Curriculum options on HTHSFF!

Math

Xtramath – XtraMath® is a Seattle 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to math achievement for all. Our goal is to develop effective, efficient, adaptive, and intrinsically rewarding supplemental math activities.

Math is Fun – Complete K-8, plus Algebra, Algebra 2, and Geometry curriculum. It follows a guided curriculum (scope & sequence) similar to many public schools, so you wouldn’t have to wonder if you forgot to include something.

Maths is Fun – Yes, it is “maths” with an ‘s’, in case you were wondering. 🙂 It includes tons of topics like measurement, operations, geometry, and so much more. There is plenty to do on the web site from Kindergarten all the way to high school.

Math Mammoth – Offers video math lessons on YouTube. There are optional worktexts to go along with the videos (that are not free), but you can get 300 free worksheets when you sign up for the Math Mammoth email newsletter (see info at the bottom of the page). This series is for grades 1-8. YouTube actually has numerous math resources if you take time to browse & find what you are looking for. Please comment if you have a favorite math channel on YouTube.

***Find more great free Math resources on HTHSFF!

History/Geography/Government

American Heritage – American Heritage has a full K-12 curriculum. There are 3 levels of lessons: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. You can choose if you want the Texas Edition or the National Edition.

Student’s Friend – Student’s Friend was the first comprehensive Internet resource for teaching history and geography using online lessons. The website has free downloadable lessons, as well as a teacher’s lounge forum for discussion topics related to teaching the material.

Government Learning Resources – Several free resources on learning about our government and the election process including The Constitution for Kids, election lapbooks, mock elections, and more.

Eyewitness to History – This is a website that uses historical documents to show what events in history were like from those who were there. For example, when Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, his personal secretaries noted, “Vast as were its consequences, the act itself was only the simplest and briefest formality.”

***Find more great free history resources and free geography resources at HTHSFF!

Science

cK-12.org – CK-12 is a company that started up with the intent to reduce textbook waste. These e-books are called Flexbooks. You get the student book, workbook, Teacher Edition, and the Answer Key for each subject. (Note: You have to email a request for the answer key.)

NASA and IMAGERS – NASA and IMAGERS have provided three thematic units. Within each unit, you will find lesson plans, reproducible worksheets, visuals, and links to useful resources. The adventure begins with the online book, Echo the Bat. The teacher’s guide will provide you with printable worksheets, discussion questions, and more.

The Vega Science Trust – has a series of videos and articles involving, well… science! If you want to learn how to generate electricity, click here to watch the video, but also click here to get the article that shows you the lesson. There are various lessons to get your student interested and ready to learn. Be sure to see what other lessons on video are also available!

***Find more great free science learning resources on HTHSFF!

Bible

Free Bible Timeline Printables – The Bible Story Printables site includes several printable resources you can use for your Bible studies such as printable timeline characters, notebooking pages, and much more.

Preschool Bible Learning Packs – On Mary Martha Mama, you will find several nice printable packs for learning about Biblical accounts with preschoolers. They have Creation, Moses, The Exodus, Adam & Eve, Easter, Christmas, and more printables

1-Year Daily Audio Bible for Kids – One year through the New Testament with Daily Audio Bible host Brian Hardin and his daughter China, son Maxwell and wife Jill. Through the Bible for kids by kids.

***Find more great Bible learning resources on HTHSFF!

Foreign Language

BBC – Spanish – Spanish is taught here as an interactive video drama and Spanish course called Mi Vida Loca. It takes you on an intriguing mystery adventure to Madrid. There are 22 episodes, about 10 min each, covering basic learning points for Spanish absolute beginners.

Kypros – Learn Greek Online – This site is currently composed of real audio files (which are around 15 minutes each) and online student notes. It also includes a collection of collaborative learning tools and an online Greek dictionary and a Greek spell checker.

ASL Sign Language – Give your students a good head start in sign language with the free ASL resources you will find at Life Print. Life Print contains a self-study schedule you can use as a guide. Just begin with lesson one, watch the videos, complete the milestones and the quizzes, & you’ll be on your way to learning ASL!

***Find more great free foreign language resources on HTHSFF!

Reading/Grammar/Writing

Classic Literature – This is a list of thousands of classic literary works available to read for FREE online from several different online sources!

Free Online Audiobooks – This is a list we compiled here at How to Homeschool for Free on some of the best Audiobooks available including Storynory, LibriVox, and Online Audio Stories.

Free Online Phonics Lessons – This is a great list of free phonics learning resources to help your kids get started with reading!

Free Online Grammar & Writing Resources – This list is much more than simple worksheets, which can be found with a quick google search. Let’s get down to business finding some free grammar and writing lessons so our kids will know how to write a proper essay by the time they apply for college.

***More great reading resources from HTHSFF: Reading Curriculum, Lapbooks, Literature Guides, and Resources/Books for Young Readers.

Spelling

Free Online Spelling Resources – This is a great list of free online spelling resources for everything from curriculum to games to Bible-based spelling lessons and more!

Free Online Spelling & Vocabulary Program by Grade – If you are looking for a free and easy to use spelling curriculum you will definitely want to check out this freebie from Grade Spelling. They have a free spelling and vocabulary curriculum by grade for 1st – 8th grade.

Free High School Spelling Program – This program is designed for students in the 9th – 12th grade and comes with a spelling rules handout and 36 weeks worth of lists and activities.

***Find more great free spelling resources from HTHSFF!

P.E. & Outdoors

Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable – If you have access to nature right now this is a great way to be outside and learn about nature!

15 Easy & Fun Indoor P.E. Ideas – Several games from The Deliberate Mom to help you get creative with indoor P.E. ideas!

All In One Homeschool – All In One Homeschool has a completely Free Health and P.E. course for Grades 1 – 8 and High School.

***For more great free homeschooling resources please visit the toolbar at the top of this site to find more homeschool freebies including electives, printables, and more!

Considering Essential Oils?

If you’ve been considering essential oils be sure to check out this great post on How to Use Essential Oils to guide you in your journey!

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Free Arts & Crafts Lesson Plans from Crayola!

May 2, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Did you know that Crayola has FREE Subject based lesson plans? I did not, but was so excited to find these! At Crayola.com you can find lesson plans to go along with several subjects such as Science, Math, and history! You can search by subject, grade, etc, and it will return several ideas you can use in your homeschool. Love this!

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Free Online Spelling & Vocabulary Program! {Grade 1-8}

April 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

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If you are looking for a free and easy to use spelling curriculum you will definitely want to check out this freebie from AAA Spelling! They have a free spelling and vocabulary curriculum by grade for 1st – 8th grade. With each grade you’ll find thirty spelling and vocabulary lists including practice lessons!

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200 Free History or Science Lessons Online!

April 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Kids Discover Online has tons of interactive lessons, videos and so much more available for students. They do have a monthly cost for unlimited use, BUT you can register for a free account and have access to up to 200 free lessons. That should get you through quite a few weeks if used as a supplement.

They have several options to choose from in science & history – astronomy, historical figures, time periods, etc. Go here to create your free account or click the graphic above.

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Free Java Tutorial for Absolute Beginners – Full Course!

FREE Homeschool Student & Teacher ID Cards! {Printable}

Free FULL Homeschool Curriculum: An Old Fashioned Education!

Free Homeschool Preschool, Pre-k, & Elementary Curriculum: Brightly Beaming Resources!

What is Brightly Beaming Resources?

Why I Love It

Free Online Phonics Lessons: Beginner to Advanced!

Reading Resource – Progressive Phonics

Be sure to join our How To Homeschool For Free Support Group for daily encouragement and more great resources for your homeschooling journey!

Free Printable Money Worksheets for Kids!

Be sure to join our How To Homeschool For Free Support Group for daily encouragement and more great resources for your homeschooling journey!

Get Ahead of the School Year with these TOP Educational Websites for Homeschoolers!

BEST Learning Websites for Homeschoolers

Considering Essential Oils?

Full Curriculum

Math

History/Geography/Government

Science

Bible

Foreign Language

Reading/Grammar/Writing

Spelling

P.E. & Outdoors

Considering Essential Oils?

Be sure to join our How To Homeschool For Free Support Group for daily encouragement and more great resources for your homeschooling journey!

Free Arts & Crafts Lesson Plans from Crayola!

Free Online Spelling & Vocabulary Program! {Grade 1-8}

200 Free History or Science Lessons Online!

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