resources
Check out some of our favorite homeschool resources.
curiosity Crew free RESOURCES
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Language Arts
Homespun Child: researched base ELA instruction in a homeschool setting
The Writing Revolution: A book to guide writing instruction across content subjects
Lithouse Learning: Writing exercises based on The Writing Revolution
Writing Our World: A writing curriculum based on The Writing Revolution designed for students with Dyslexia
Brave Writer: Online classes and units to gently that develops writers.
Logic of English: Open-and-go, comprehensive phonics based curriculum that covers reading, grammar and handwriting practice
All About Reading: Open-and go phonics based reading curriculum
All About Spelling: Open-and-go spelling instruction that follows phonics progression
EZ Grammar: Open-and-go grammar instruction
Fireworks Press/Michael Clay Thompson: Comprehensive grammar and literature instruction for advanced learners
HandWriting and Typing
Rhythm of Handwriting: Complements Logic of English, both cursive and print options, easy black and white printing option
Zaner-Bloser: Colorful, easy to follow handwriting books, both print and cursive options
Touch-Type Read & Spell: typing program designed for dyslexic students that integrates typing, reading and spelling
TypingClub: Free and engaging online typing program that tracks student progress
Math
Beast Academy: Engaging, advanced math curriculum with both online and book learning options
Miquon Math: Early elementary math program that focuses on setting a solid base of number sense and introduces number pattern and algebraic thinking early.
Teaching with a Mountain View: excellent resource for engaging math projects and unit studies
Zearn: Free online math curriculum
Math Wraps: Easy, portable resource for practicing math facts
XtraMath: Practice and track progress for memorizing math facts
Art
Creation Nation: Live and recorded art classes by age and medium
Outside the Box Creation: Monthly, art subscription box that encourages kids to learn techniques and let go of perfection
Kids Cartoon Academy: Monthly membership that focuses on comic sketching.
Other
Outschool: A great site for enrichment classes or daily instruction
Khan Academy: A free online learning with high quality classes in a huge variety of topics. Great for self-paced learning
The Homeschool Printing Company: Affordable printing company run by a local homeschool family
Twin Cities Discounts
Stages Theatre: Stages Theatre offers group rate prices to homeschool families with no minimum group size
Valleyfair: Discounted tickets to Valleyfair on certain dates
Children’s Theatre Company: Discounted tickets available to Children’s Theatre Company performances
MN Orchestra: Homeschool groups of any size can buy tickets to the MN Orchestra Young People’s Concerts
Northrop: Low cost tickets are available to student matinees
Bell Museum: Homeschool days include reduced ticket prices and special programming
Twin cities Classes
Three Rivers Parks: Homeschool classes offered at various Three Rivers parks locations throughout the school year
MN Landscape Arboretum: Homeschool classes at the MN Landscape Arboretum for grades K-6
The Works Museum: Homeschool programs for grades K-5
KidsJam: Free concerts geared toward elementary aged kids and their families. Stay after and check out the fun Schubert Club Museum!
Base Camp Homeschool Days: Drop-off program for ages 6 and up where kids can participate in rock climbing, archery, games, and other themed activities
Tamarack Nature Center Classes: Nature programs for homeschool students ages 5-10