Multiplication Mania

If you are working on multiplication with your homeschoolers, you may want to check out some of the great resources at Math is Fun.  From tips on learning multiplication facts, to worksheets, to timed fact tests like the one above, you are guaranteed to find something to help.

Here are some more resources for multiplication lesson plans.

Free Homeschool ID cards

Tired of explaining to curious commenters that you homeschool when they ask why your children aren't at school? You may want to print out one of these free Homeschool ID cards.  The site asks that you become a member, but it is free to join. You can print out a set for free or order plastic laminated versions from the site for a cost of $6.95.  We have opted to print them out and laminate them ourselves. 

I blacked out the birthdate for privacy issues.

Free On-line Issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

Are you looking for a magazine all about Homeschooling?  Well, you may want to check out The Old Schoolhouse.  Right now you can peruse an issue on-line for FREE!  Just head over here to read all 180 pages!  This issue features articles about lapbooking, teaching, your right brain child, and 17 ways to commect with literature.  If you are homeschooling a child with special needs, there is also an article that focuses on how to best serve their needs.

One thing that is really nice about this digital version is that you can easily skip to the articles you want to read without sifting through pages and pages because really, we are all so busy!

A Fun Way To Practice Spelling or Sight Words

I picked this up at the dollar store the other day, and we have already put it into use!

You can print out any of these must know words here (Kindergarten - fifth grade links are given), or have your child use their spelling words or words they need to practice spelling correctly. Have your child choose a word from their list, then practice writing the word.

Doubles Poem

Here is a cute little poem for helping your little homeschoolers to memorize their double addition facts:

Doubles Poem:

1 + 1 = 2….….yahoo

2 + 2 = 4….….there’s plenty more

3 + 3 = 6….….two yardsticks

4 + 4 = 8….….you’re doing great

5 + 5 = 10……let’s do it again

6 + 6 = 12…....you’re doing swell

7 + 7 = 14…....don’t need sunscreen

8 + 8 = 16…....we’re a math machine

9 + 9 = 18……we’re going green

10 + 10 = 20…that’s plenty