The 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards showcases the best products, features and services in dozens of categories. The Readers’ Choice Awards include multiple channels ranging from technology to hobbies to parenting. Nominations were accepted from January 18 through February 15, 2012. Voting was from February 22 through March 21 with winners announced March 30, 2012. Voting was allowed once per day per category.
The "prize" for winners is the bragging rights that come with getting recognized by the readers of one of the most popular websites on the web. Find more information at awards.about.com.
1. Best Homeschooling Blog
Beverly Hernandez
What homeschooling blog do you consider the best on the web? What blog do you turn to for advice and inspiration? There are many homeschooling blogs on the internet, but some outshine the rest. Meet the finalists.
2. Best Mobile App for Homeschoolers
Beverly Hernandez
What is your favorite Mobile App for homeschoolers? Which mobile app have you found to be the most useful in your homeschooling? This can be a game, flash card app, reference app, record keeping app, whatever you like to use on your mobile device.
3. Best Homeschool History Resource
The Mystery of History
What history resource do you consider the best for homeschoolers? Out of the many history resources available to homeschoolers, which has been invaluable to give your students a deeper understanding of history? Rather it be a complete history program, a DVD program, or an online history curriculum or game, nominate your favorite.
4. Best Homeschool Math Resource
Beverly Hernandez
What is your favorite homeschool math resource? What math resource has been the most helpful in your homeschooling? This can be a complete math curriculum, hands-on manipulatives, or even an online curriculum or math game. Which math resource has been invaluable in helping your student grasp math concepts?
5. Best Homeschool Phonics Resource
Diane Hopkins, Love to Learn
What is your favorite homeschool phonics program? What phonics program have you had the most success with in teaching your child how to read? Rather it's a program with all the bells and whistles or a straight forward method, nominate your favorite phonics program.
6. Best Homeschool Science Resource
Beverly Hernandez
What science resource has been the most helpful in your homeschooling? This can be a complete science curriculum, a science kit, hands-on science equipment, or even online science curriculum or games. Out of all the science programs available to homeschoolers, which one has been an inspiration to your students?
