Free Online Resources

Don't be deceived by the title! This web site has free resources for both mathematics and English, specifically, phonic-based reading and extension work on their web site.

Check it out here: http://www.free-phonics-worksheets.com/

We have a few English resources that we have found and may be useful to you.

Spell Anywhere

If you are in need of work for spelling practise then this is the site for you. You need to a select a school and a spelling group and it then provides spelling challenges in an online format. The link below will take you straight to Hart Primary school.

Check it out here: http://www.spellanywhere.co.uk/

Online Talking Stories

Yes, a web site with talking books of all sorts. Nothing else needs to be said really so...

Check it out here: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/onlinestory.htm

Here are some free Mathematics resources that you might find handy:

Math Drill Sheets

We have found an awesome web site with over 6000 printable math drill sheets. It does not require you to set up an account or anything! Check it out now at: http://www.math-drills.com/

Primary Age Mathematics Course

An Australian syllabus-based web site. It has a free home account per family. Check it out now:http://www.smartkiddies.com.au/

Looking for support and encouragement in the form of learning how to facilitate learning, sourcing secondhand materials and the like?

Here are a few sites that may help you find what you are looking for:

Curriculum

Aussie Homeschool Classifieds
Sonlight Curriculum

General Homeschool Resources

Always Learning Books - Beverley Paine

Natural Learning Resources

Australian Home School Curriculum - Beverley Paine

Other Resources

Unschool Kidz - Beverley Paine

Kids Health for Kids

Covering a range of health, social, well being topics Kids Health includes resources on:

• Feelings
• Staying Healthy
• Illnesses and Injuries
• How the Body Works
• Growing Body & Mind
• Staying Safe,and more

You can check it out here: http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/

Kids Health for Teens

Covering a range of health, social and well being topics Kids Health includes resources on:

• Your Mind
• Your Body
• Sexual Health
• Food & Fitness
• Drugs & Alcahol
• Diseases & Infections
• Staying Safe, and more

Check it out here: http://kidshealth.org/teen/index.jsp?tracking=T_Home

I spent a bit of time looking at resources for parents looking to focus on the gardens with their children today.

Here are a few of the gems that I have come across.