A Living Education

WEBSITES

HOME EDUCATION- Tips & Tools:

Donna Young 

PLANNING & ORGANIZING:

CM Organizer

Mom’s Toolbelt 

FREE ONLINE CURRICULUM, SCHEDULES, METHOD, etc.:

Ambleside Online

CURRICULA

Science:

Exploring Creation 

Geography:

Map Trek

A Child’s Geography 

History:

TruthQuest History

The Story of the World (audio version)

Math:

Living Math

Life of Fred

Teaching Textbooks

Literature:

Ambleside Online

All-in-One Curriculum:

Sonlight 

BOOKS for Parent-Educators

For the Children’s Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School  by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

Recommended reading for parents and home educators alike.

When Children Love to Learn: A Practical Application of Charlotte Mason’s Philosophy for Today by Elaine Cooper et al.

Best book I’ve ever read for practical, detailed examples of how to implement Charlotte Mason’s methods in my own home school.

A Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling How-To Manual  by
Catherine Levison

Start here if you just want to jump in and figure it out as you go!

100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child’s Learning Style by Cathy Duffy

Excellent resource full of helpful lists and detailed curriculum descriptions.

Indispensable for new home educators.