Please use this page to find out ideas for teaching aids and ideas for middle schoolers, just getting ready for junior high level of homeschool.
None of the following websites are endorsed by CCHSA. These are listed merely as an option for you to find more information.
Some Curriculum Options or Publishers you might look at for Middle School:
Bob Jones University Press
Apologia Science
My Father’s World
ABeka Publishers
Five in a Row
Story of the World
Saxon Math
Math-U-See
Singapore Math
Switched on Schoolhouse
Alpha Omega – Lifepacs and Horizons
Veritas Press
Christian Book Distributors – curriculum and Christian Book Distribution company
Vision Forum – Christ-centered family products and books
Discipleland – children’s discipleship curriculum
Timberdoodle – discounted Christian homeschooling supplies
Sonlight – Sonlight curriculum
Rosetta Stone – Rosetta Stone curriculum
Usborne Books – Usborne Books
The Father’s Books – Bible-based curriculum, writing & multi-subject assistance
Some Great Websites with Teaching Aids or Support for Homeschooling in Middle School Years:
My Wonderful World – geography, etc.
Paper Toys – paper fold-up toys
State Library of LA – State Library of Louisiana
Live and Learn – educational and classic toys, and book binding for your child’s story
Homeschoolopoly – homeschool “monopoly” version
Inspiration – interactive writing and math for kids grades K-5th (kidspiration), or 6th – 12th (inspiration)
Miller Art Supplies – discount art and educational supplies
Safe Sitter Course – babysitting course for young people
Classical Homeschooling – classical education
Classical Conversations – Classical Conversations, Shreveport
Currlick – curriculum/lapbook downloads via ebook format
Huntington Art – the wonder of art for teachers & students
Raz-Kids – 100s of animated books for reading practice
National Geographic – 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
Jason Science – Education through Exploration, from National Geographic – Science Kit and Borreal Laboratories
Aleks Assessment & Curriculum – curriculum options/web-based assessment and learning system for mathematic subjects
Illuminations – activities/lessons for teaching math
National Geographic – lesson plans, activities, and maps from NG
Places to Go and Things to DO:
Alexandria Zoo – the Alexandria Zoo and Zoo School for homeschoolers
Worldwide Family Vacations – School at Sea w/ Carnival
Four Seasons Bowling Center – bowling in Alexandria, LA
Skateville":http://www.yellowpages.com/info-4966100/Skateville – Roller Skating in Pineville, LA
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
Parent Resources:
HIS Help In School – special needs children
Parental Rights – Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment
Alpha Omega Daily Devotion – daily devotional for homeschoolers through Alpha Omega Publishers
Angel of Hope Memorial – statue dedicated in Pineville for remembrance those who suffered the loss of a child
Christianity Today – Mom Newsletter
La Family Forum":http://www.lafamilyforum.org – Your Voice for Traditional Families
Christian Home – homeschooling, education, and Christian living
Smilebox – e-cards, slideshows, gifts, via email form – ways to share your children’s work with others
Home Teaching Help – teaching help and encouragement from homeschool moms who use Sonlight curriculum
Louisiana Above Rubies – local family and marriage support and retreats
Louisiana Family Vision – strengthen families across LA
Home Educators of Virginia – Home Educators Association of Virginia website
Homeschool Blogger – blog on teaching children with Asperger’s or Autism
Grace Bound Books – ebook downloads and podcasts, incl. Autism, ASD, special needs, Bible study, and elementary curriculum resources
The Homeschool Magazine – articles, resources, store, free e-newsletter, etc.
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
Christian Home – homeschooling, education, and Christian living
Homeschool Classifieds – homeschool classified section
Sound Mind Investing – Christian financial newsletter
Focus on the Family- Christian family support and resources