Academic Subjects

Typical Course of Study with Annotated Links
Wondering what your child needs to learn? Typical course of study with annotated links for Preschool to 12th grade.

Unit Study Directory
Links to online unit studies listed from A to Z, by academic subject and by grade level. Free unit studies to explore a topic and enhance your homeschooling curriculum.

State Unit Studies
State unit studies designed to help children learn the geography and factual information about each state.

Canadian Province Studies
Province unit studies designed to help children learn the geography and factual information about each province/territory.

Drivers Ed - What's a Homeschooler to Do?
How do homeschoolers handle Drivers Education? Programs and resources to aid in teaching your homeschooled teen to drive.

Science Spectacular
The homeschoolers did a spectacular job on their Spring Science Club submissions! See their work and try some yourself!

What's for Lunch? - Cooking With Kids
Looking for some creative lunch ideas that kids will eat? Here are recipes to make lunchtime fun and educational.

Charles Lindbergh Story
Learn about Charles Lindbergh in this story and coloring book.

Fun with the Alphabet
Have fun learning the letter sounds and writing the alphabet. Enjoy the crafts, activities, color pages and recipes for each letter.

Helping Your Child Learn Geography
Help your child learn about geography with these fun ideas and activities.

Helping Your Child Learn Math
Help your child learn math with these fun activities.

Helping Your Child Learn Science
Help your child learn science with these fun ideas and activities.

Helping Your Child Learn to Read
Help your child learn to read and give them a love for reading with these fun ideas and activities.

How to Dry Flowers
Great project for kids of any age - learn how to dry flowers.

Concert Under the Stars
Experience different types of music and meet the fine arts requirements by attending community concerts as a family.

I Spy the Alphabet!
A fun new game by your About guide. Can you find all the pictures?  Fun for all ages!

Mini Units
Mini unit studies to liven up a topic you're studying or add something special to your school day.

Online Educational Games by Subject
Help your child learn science with these fun ideas and activities.

Orville and Wilbur Wright Story
Learn about the Wright Brothers in this story and coloring book.

Recommended Reading List
Favorite books recommended by the participants of the Summer Reading Club.

State Unit Studies
State unit studies designed to help children learn the geography and factual information about each state.

Student Showcase
Student work submitted to the homeschooling newsletter is featured here in the Student Showcase. Read stories, poems, jokes, and amusing stories from homeschooled students.

Summer Reading Club 2000
Sign your children up for the 2000 Summer Reading Club by your About Guide.

Young Women of God - Girl's Bible Study
Help your girls grow into young women of God with this five week Bible study.

Homeschooling Helps

Homeschooling Sweet Shoppe
Help finding the treats and goodies of this ever-growing site.

Achievement Testing
It's that time of the year when the question of Achievement Testing comes up.  Should I test?

Back to School
Back to School is an exciting time for us. The summer is winding down and we are looking forward to our days having a little more structure to them. Get help with the Starting the Year off Right Series!

Back to School Party
Starting the Year off Right Series continues! Start the year off with excitement and enthusiasm!

Homeschooling During a Crisis
This is indeed a tragic time here in the United States. How do we deal with tragedies and continue with our homeschooling?

Homeschooling in the News - Staying Informed
Tips for finding the latest homeschooling news articles.

Can I Begin Homeschooling Mid-year?
Tips to begin homeschooling during the school year.

HELP! I Can't Take it Anymore!
Many of us are beginning to feel bogged down and burned out! How can we accomplish everything that needs to be done everyday and keep our sanity?

Unsympathetic Public School Teacher 
A letter to the editor from a public school teacher in response to my feature "Help! I Can't Take it Anymore."

Responses to Unsympathetic Public School Teacher 
Our combined responses to the Public School Teacher that wrote letter to the editor in response to my feature "Help! I Can't Take it Anymore."

Record Keeping
Starting the Year off Right Series continues! Ideas and methods for keeping your homeschool records.

Setting up a Schedule
Starting the Year off Right Series continues! Scheduling your day, week and school year.

Establishing a School Identity
Starting the Year off Right Series continues! Naming your school, school mascot, school ID cards and more.

Setting up a School Area
Starting the Year off Right Series continues! Establish a school area and set up your supplies to be easily accessible and organized. 

Household Organization
Starting the Year off Right Series.  Organization is one of the most important factors of a successful school year.

Homeschooling 101
The basics for beginners. 

Homeschooling - Steps to Getting Started
Interested in homeschooling but don't know what to do? Here are some steps to help you get started.

Homeschooling in Canada - Province Information
Homeschooling information by province: legal, support groups, and organizations.

Homeschooling in the USA - State Information
Homeschooling information by state: legal, support groups, and organizations.

Homeschooling and Its Many Faces
An overview of the different homeschooling methods and links for each method.

Homeschooling Kindergarten
How I accomplished homeschooling my children in Kindergarten, what I used and what I learned.

How to Plan a Unit Study
A simple method to make unit study planning easier.

The Success We've Experienced
The success we've experienced after 15 years of homeschooling.

Unfair Advantage?
They don't want us to compete in sports or in academic contests; yet, they're very concerned about socialization and what goes on in our homes all day.

Curriculum

Announcing - Homeschoolers Trading Zone
I am pleased to announce a new service here at About Homeschooling - a whole new forum just for buying and selling your curriculum! Check it out!

Surviving Your First Homeschool Convention
Avoid becoming overwhelmed at your first homeschool convention.

The WWW - An Ongoing Used Curriculum Fair
Tips on buying and selling your homeschool curriculum online and a list of sites that will accommodate you.

Buy & Sell Used Curriculum Here
New section available for you to buy and sell your used curriculum.

Product Reviews

Montessori Home Reading Advantage
A hands-on, interactive learning program that empowers you to lay the foundation for reading, teach your child to read, and nurture a life-long love of learning.

Kid Cookin'
This little cookbook has fun, easy and good recipes for kids. Each section is also full of goofy jokes, little tidbits of information and silly rhymes.

Jumbo Book of Gardening
Kids learn how to create wonderful organic gardens in the backyard or on a balcony.

SomeBody
SomeBody is a fun and educational human anatomy game by Aristoplay. It's five fun games for learning human anatomy for all ages. It grows with your child, so it's a good investment!

Moneywise Kid$
Moneywise Kid$ is a fun way for kids to learn how to handle money and budget for the necessities in life.

Kid's Wheelbarrow
This is a real wheelbarrow by Radio Flyer. It is a must for young gardeners to haul dirt, flowers, grass clippings or toys.

Spell Spin
Spell Spin makes learning and practicing spelling fun and exciting - it's hard to put down!

Kid's Gardening Tool Set
This 8 piece gardening tool kit comes with a leaf rake, push broom, square shovel, spade, seven-tooth rake, hoe, an apron and a pair of extra-tough leather gardening gloves.

The Solar Car Book
The Klutz "Solar Car" book is also a complete build-it-yourself solar car kit!

Kids Cook!
This is a down-to-earth cookbook with lots of tips and great recipes for beginning cooks.

Amazing Bugs Wall Calendar
Kid's make their own calendar, coloring, stickering and learning about bugs at the same time!

A Kid's Life - 2002 Keepsake Calendar
A Kid's Life calendar is more than just a calendar - it's also a treasured collection of childhood memories.

Kids Garden!
Book review - The anytime, anyplace guide to sowing & growing fun. This book is sure to get the kids interested and spark a love for gardening.

Gardening Wizardry for Kids
Book review - Green Thumb Magic for the Great Indoors. A great how-to book as well as an excellent reference book for the budding gardener.

Active Learner School Supplies
Product Review - Great markerboards for homeschoolers.

Animal Friends Series
Book Review: These delightful books feature precocious young animals who learn valuable life lessons.

Artistic Pursuits
Product Review: Artistic Pursuits is more than just learning to draw, it's about experiencing art.

"Keepers at Home" Organizer
Product Review: An annual homeschool planner for women. The "Keepers At Home" Organizer, designed by Michelle Autry, comes in a 3-ring-binder with section dividers and many pages of calendars and forms.

More Animal Friends
Book Review: More delightful books in the Animal Friends series featuring precocious young animals who learn valuable life lessons.

Take a Backyard Bird Walk
Book Review: This book is your guide to taking a bird walk right in your own back yard!

Free Stuff
Receive free stuff suitable for homeschooling families without much effort.

Homeschool Girl
Homeschool Girl is a song by B.O.B. (Bunch of Believers) about a girl that is homeschooled. It really hit home.

Sheppard Software, Educational Games
Educational computer games made available to homeschoolers.

World History from a Christian Perspective
Product Review - digging deeper into world history from a Christian perspective.

Seasonal/Holidays

Holiday "Grand Central Station"
Seasons and holidays are a great time to take a break from the regular routine of your studies and do something a little different. Find all the Funday Calendars and special season and holiday pages here.

Advent Calendar
An Advent Calendar with new activities for you to enjoy every day.

Funday Calendars
Activities for every day of the year. Celebrate special days and holidays.

1st Annual Spring Science Club
Announcing the 1st Annual Homeschooling Spring Science Club! Sign your kids up today and get your safety glasses ready!

Springtime Gardening with Kids
ardening is a great way to get outdoors and yet still accomplish learning - and it's great exercise too! You can even practice Math in the Garden!

Summer Reading Club 2001
The 3rd Annual Summer Reading Club begins today, June 6, 2001! Get those library cards out! Get your kids signed up and reading all summer long.

Summer Reading Club 2000
Sign your children up for the 2000 Summer Reading Club by your About.com Guide.

Summer Learning Fun
Ideas to beat the heat and keep the kids busy and learning all summer long.

Thanksgiving
A brief study on Thanksgiving with discussion questions.

Valentine's Day Tea
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Valentine's Day Tea!