Check here for information on homeschooling with preschoolers, early grades curriculum recommendations, favorite websites to teach phonics, and other myriad levels of support.
None of the following websites are endorsed by CCHSA. These are listed merely as an option for you to find more information.
Curriculum and Teaching Options for Preschoolers and Elementary homeschoolers:
Rod N’ Staff
Classical Education – classical education
Classical Conversations – Classical Conversations, Shreveport
Learning Page – clipart, ebooks, basics on alphabet, time, money, numbers, etc.
Phonics for Free – phonics
Preschoolers and Peace – homeschooling with preschoolers
Progressive Phonics – all-in-one reading program
Kidzone – custom tracing pages
Live and Learn – educational and classic toys
Starfall – where children have fun learning to read
Miller Pads and Paper – discount art and educational supplies
Homeschool Teaching Help – teaching help and encouragement from homeschool moms who use Sonlight curriculum
Sonlight – Sonlight curriculum
Rosetta Stone – Rosetta Stone curriculum
Currlick – curriculum/lapbook downloads via ebook format
Grace Bound Books – ebook downloads and podcasts, incl. Autism, ASD, special needs, Bible study, and elementary curriculum resources
Discipleland – children’s discipleship curriculum
Timberdoodle – discounted Christian homeschooling supplies
Go Fish Guys – Christian kids’ music
Learning Things – the Education Store, homeschool help, homework help
The Father’s Books – Bible-based educational resources
Usborne Books – Usborne Books
Phonics Is Fun – phonics assistance for all ages…great tools for sale!
Illuminations – activities/lessons for teaching math
National Geographic – lesson plans, activities, and maps from NG
Huntington Art – the wonder of art for teachers & students
Raz-Kids – 100s of animated books for reading practice
National Geographic Crystals – photos on website of crystals larger than life, and much, much more
Kids Can Press – books for kids for sale, wonderful selection, some including free activity pages for school
Time 4 Writing- one-on-one writing help for kids
Creation Lens – Exploring the World, Discovering God
Brain Pop – tips, tools, resources, for 7 subject-related movies and interactive info./quizzes/cartoons/experiments, for Grades 3-12, and state-standards for subjects/grades
Draw Your World – handwriting support
Eduscapes – lesson plans, assignments, digital photo use in learning
Bible Bee – National Bible Bee site for those wanting to hide God’s word in their little ones’ hearts
Aleks – curriculum options/web-based assessment and learning system for mathematic subjects
The Coloring Spot – clickable art for kids to do online – nature related…also printable pictures for coloring
Order Spectrum Test Prep at CBD or Schoolaids in Alexandria, LA, if you plan to do testing and want some practice
Places of Interest in Central Louisiana
SchoolAids – in Alexandria, LA, by Target"La Flyins":http://www.laflyins.com – area aviation events
Grant Christmas Tree Farm – local Christmas tree farm
Cenla Baseball
Crossroads Soccer – Alexandria Soccer
Alexandria Dixie Youth Baseball – Alexandria Baseball
Pineville Youth Baseball Association
LC Wildcats – Swimming
Rapides and Pineville Soccer Assoc. – RAPSA
Alexandria Zoo – the Alexandria Zoo and Zoo School for homeschoolers
Worldwide Family Vacations – School at Sea w/ Carnival
Four Seasons Bowling – bowling in Alexandria, LA
Skateville in Pineville – Roller Skating in Pineville, LA
Angel of Hope Memorial – statue dedicated in Pineville for remembrance those who suffered the loss of a child
Arts Council of Central La. – Arts Council of Central Louisiana
Parent Resources:
HIS Help In School – special needs children
Focus on the Family- Christian family support and resources
Proverbs 31 Women – bringing God’s peace to today’s Busy Women
Lisa Whelchel – homeschool, relationships, parenting
The Old Schoolhouse – articles, resources, store, free e-newsletter, etc.
Home Educators of Virginia – Home Educators Association of Virginia website
Homeschool Blogger – blog on teaching children with Asperger’s or Autism
Louisiana Above Rubies – local family and marriage support and retreats
Louisiana Family Vision
Smilebox – e-cards, slideshows, gifts, via email form
Christianity Today: Momsense – Mom Newsletter
Louisiana Family Forum – Your Voice for Traditional Families
Vision Forum – Christ-centered family products and books
HSLDA – Home School Legal Defense Assoc.
HSLDA Perks – Home School Legal Defense Assoc. Perks of Membership
Parental Rights – Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment
Alpha Omega Daily Devotional – daily devotional for homeschoolers through Alpha Omega Publishers
The Christian Home – homeschooling, education, and Christian living
Diana Waring – your “abundant life” homeschool resource, esp. history, beginning at Grade 1, up to high school
Family Values Cinema – Christian Mom formed a company to provide family-safe movies in a “family fun night” kit to come to homes once a month with membership.
Hoagies Gifted – freebies for moms/educators of gifted students
Homeschool Classifieds – homeschool classified section