As schools begin to announce their plans for the upcoming year, some are opting for online instruction (through the school system) while others are staggering instruction. Some children will only attend physical classes a couple of days a week while completing the rest of their courses online throughout the week. If you are a parent with your children in public school or if you know of a family struggling to figure out how to make this year possible between working, school, and everything else in between consider sharing with them about different online options outside of the school system. The following resources can be used in addition to a child’s work assigned by their teachers, or, if a parent chooses to withdraw their child from their public or private school, they can easily homeschool with these resources.
Math
Algebra I Online Instructional Video: Rainbow Resource Center offers several online streaming courses including Algebra I. Your purchase gives you thirteen months to complete the course in full. Algebra II is also available.
CTC Math: This Australian-based company teaches students math to students in K-12. This self-paced, online approach allows for review if needed. My kids personally loved the Australian accent of the teacher and were engaged with the images and exercises.
Math Seeds (and Reading Eggs Bundle): These programs are also provided through Rainbow Resource Center in one bundle. Created for preschoolers and elementary-aged students, the program combines physical workbooks with online instruction.
VideoText Geometry Complete Online Course: For one price you can purchase the Geometry Online Course and the supplementary Geometry Desk Reference Set for a complete course for your child.
Science
Conceptual Astronomy Self-Study Online Course: This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy beginning with an exploration of our solar system, followed by a study of the laws of motion and gravity as described by Newton. A textbook is required for this course but all of the instruction is provided in a self-paced format, online.
Modern Biology Online Instructional Video: This course teaches the Memoria Press Modern Biology course with instructional videos. Other materials are recommended to accompany this course but the actual teaching is provided through online videos.
Holt McDougal Modern Chemistry Online: If you are looking for a chemistry program likened to what is taught in the public school system then this course is for you. Separate materials are required but for the parent looking for instructional chemistry videos, this is perfect!
Monarch Earth Science: High school students can learn earth science through Alpha Omega’s online curriculum. A single purchase provides 18-month access to the course.
Foreign Language
Spanish Homeschool Program: This program is ideal for families with several kids because, with a single purchase, more than one student can learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, games, activities, and online access.
Homeschool Spanish Academy: Students receive an online Spanish-speaking certified tutor to teach and interact with your child to teach them the Spanish language.
Rosetta Stone: Your child can learn French, Spanish, Greek, German, Hebrew, Russian, Hindi, or more with Rosetta Stone. Choose your language and length of course study, including lifetime and you are ready to go!
First Form Latin Online: Learn the basics of language by studying Latin! This inexpensive provides your child with a lifetime membership to the course!
