CSJumpstartr Project based computer science learning using the Scratch program from MIT. Students use templates to create slideshows, quizzes and games in Scratch. The templates include step-by-step help, printable worksheets, and explanations of the code. The projects are content-based, so they provide a way for kids to show what they're learning in other subjects. Reasonably priced, and a great tool for homeschoolers! Read more about CSJumpstartrLog in or register to post comments
My Vocabulary This is a free site with lessons, games and puzzles for learning vocabulary through Latin and Greek roots. (A $15 annual subscription gives you a few extra features.) Read more about My VocabularyLog in or register to post comments
Math on the Level This curriculum has a very different approach to math learning. It's designed to allow teaching of concepts as the child is ready to learn them, and uses hands-on, life-learning activities. Materials include several books with activities for different areas of math (operations, fractions, money and decimals, geometry and measurement) plus games, resources and record keeping. There is also an online practice component available. *A note about price: it is a multi-year program, so the overall cost is very reasonable. Read more about Math on the LevelLog in or register to post comments
Tyto Online This is a MMORPG (massively multi-player online role playing game, in case you haven't learned this geeky term from your kids yet!) that teaches science. Players explore an alien planet and learn all sorts of things about biomes and ecology. It's still in start-up, so the subscription price is pretty low! Read more about Tyto OnlineLog in or register to post comments
Greg Tang Math Resources for early math learning including online games, books, printable worksheets, and a nice word problem generator. Much of the content is free, and the books are reasonably priced. Read more about Greg Tang MathLog in or register to post comments
Erin's Challenge This is a free website for learning Japanese. Lessons are presented in video and manga format and there are practice exercises, quizzes and games as well. Read more about Erin's ChallengeLog in or register to post comments
iCivics A free online resource founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to promote civics learning and civic engagement. There are online games and many lesson plans and learning activities. Read more about iCivicsLog in or register to post comments
Go Math This is the online component of the Houghton Mifflin math curriculum. It includes video lessons, games, practice and lots of motivational extras. It's also very reasonably priced. Read more about Go MathLog in or register to post comments
Reflex Math This is an online program for learning math facts. I always advise parents to concentrate more on concepts than fact memorization. But tools like this can sometimes be useful, and this appears to be a good one. The price is reasonable, and its designed to be adaptive and fun. Read more about Reflex MathLog in or register to post comments
Melody Cats Apps for learning to read music. There are some free versions, and others are reasonably priced. Read more about Melody CatsLog in or register to post comments
