Life is too short to spend surfing the web. Kids, like adults, need lots of fresh air and sunshine, exercise, and interaction with family members and trusted friends. That being said, there are a handful of sites that we’ve found very helpful for various reasons.Try them out (in small doses) and see if you don’t agree:
Education:
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This free site took our boys from knowing nothing about world geography to winning the local GeoBee.
A great site for beginning readers, Starfall provides lots of practice with free activities and fun stories.
We use this site to track our reading — it motivates the whole family to read even more!
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Our high schoolers use this free service to hone their test taking skills — practice questions are delivered daily.
Our high schoolers use this free service to hone their test taking skills — practice questions are delivered daily.
View tutorials, play word games, or take tests. Use a list provided or create your own. It’s all free.
Choose from hundreds of public-domain audio-books and listen to the great literary classics for free!
Encouragement:
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No Greater Joy has been a huge encouragement to our family over the years. Do yourself a favor and get on their mailing list.
Above Rubies publishes a free magazine designed to “encourage women in their high calling as wives, mothers, and homemakers.”
Need help figuring out what movies are worth watching? Check out this Focus on the Family site before heading to the theater or video store.
Thinking about home schooling? HSLDA’s website will tell you everything you need to know to get started.
