Library- Homeschooling Resources

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Getting Started:

• Homeschool Central: Practical advice for new homeschoolers.
• 6 Steps to Getting Started: Article from The Homeschool Mom website.
• Learn in Freedom: This raises some interesting questions about taking responsibility for our own child’s learning. It might be of some use to you when making the decision about whether or not to choose homeschooling for your student.

Molalla Library Resources:

• Library eCard: If you do not have a LINCC Library card, begin with an eCard today! Get instant access to online databases, eBooks, eAudiobooks, Hoopla, and more! The eCard will allow you to place 3 physical items from the library on hold. Once they arrive at the Molalla Library, you will be notified. Then, call for a Curbside Service appointment at 503-829-2593. Bring a photo id and proof of current address to your Curbside Service appointment and your eCard will be converted to a regular LINCC Card.
• Teacher/Educator Book Request Form: Request assistance from librarians in finding and accessing books and other resources. Parents are welcome to request books on this form, too. Contact Beka at rmurcray@lincc.org with specific questions.
• Books & Resources: Place these items on hold to check out at a Curbside Service appointment. *This will take you to our Pinterest lists. You will need to create an account.
• Online Resources: Molalla Library and LINCC bring you databases and other resources to help you with your curriculum. 
• Beanstack Reading Challenge: Log your minutes this year with Molalla Library's Reading Challenge. Beginning September 8, 2020 and running through the school year, reach new goals as you keep track of your reading.

*** If you need any assistance with using any of the Library’s resources, or would like a consultation with a Youth Services Librarian, please email Beka Murcray at rmurcray@lincc.org.

Local Connections:

• Clackamas County Christian Homeschoolers Facebook Group: Join the local homeschooling community on Facebook and stay in touch with what groups are doing in the neighborhood.
• Clackamas County Homeschoolers Facebook Group: Join the local homeschooling community on Facebook and stay in touch with what groups are doing in the neighborhood.
• Clackamas Bookshelf: Shop donated used books or make a donation yourself.
• Secular Homeschoolers and Unschoolers of Clackamas County Facebook Group: Join a local homeschooling community on Facebook and stay in touch with what groups are doing in the neighborhood.

State of OREGON Resources:

• Homeschooling in Oregon: Guidelines for Homeschooling in Oregon from the Department of Education.
• OCEANetwork: Faith-based resource group for Oregon homeschoolers.
• OHEN (Oregon Home Education Network): Resource group for Oregon homeschoolers.
• Oregon State Library Resources: The State Library offers resources to all students in Oregon. 

Resources for Educators:

• 8 Tips to Help Your Child Learn at Home: Quick article with easy tips to make learning more successful. 
• What is a Brain Break: Working at home can be a little too free of distractions. Students need breaks to be successful!
• Explore the pros and cons of states offering Homeschool funds through Charter Schools.

Websites Resources:

• A to Z Homeschooling: Free lesson plans and other information.
• ABCya: Learning apps and games that align to Common Core standards.
• American Experience: Watch over 250 films covering the American Experience from Dinosaur Wars to the Polio Crusade, to Amelia Earhart. Also included are teacher's guides, biographies, interactive maps, primary resources, timelines, and much much more. From PBS.
• California Academy of Sciences: FREE themed science activity packs to do at home for ages 5-11.
• Coloring Squared: Make math fun with these coloring “puzzles”.
• Coursera: Free online courses covering a wide range of topics, covering computer science, humanities, economics, and much more. Participating universities include Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and University of Pennsylvania.
• Curiodyssey: At home science experiments developed by the Curiodyssey science playground.
• Discovery Education: Free lesson plans and library.
• Docs Teach: Thousands of documents from the National Archives brought together by the historical era. Find sample activities or create your own. Free.
• Easy Peasy All in One Homeschooling: Free online Christian Homeschooling curriculum.
• Exercise with New York Road Runners: A collection of exercise options for the whole family.
• Freckle.com: Online curriculum that allows students and teachers to track their progress. 
• FREE Lakeshore Learning Resources: FREE Lesson Plans, Printables Worksheets, Calendars, Templates, Clip Art, Craft Ideas, Activities, Writing Practice Templates, Flash Cards, Award Maker, Word Search.
• Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls: LEGO and STEM activites that are easy to do at home.
• Go Noodle: Brain Breaks are Go Noodle's specialty! Log on and find your favorites.
• Google Arts and Culture: Learn something new every day! Find the best stories about arts and culture around the world.
• iCivics: Don’t leave your students out of the important Civics discussions that are going on in our country and the world today.
• IXL Math: Curriculum separated by grade levels.
• Khan Academy: Math resources with video lessons, especially helpful for the upper grade levels.
• Left Brain Craft Brain: Crafting and STEAM activities to do at home.
• Little Bins Little Hands: STEAM, Craft, and LEGO activites to do at home.
• Math Games: Sort through a list of math games and apps to find ones that appeal to your student.
• Multiplication.com: Math facts and resources.
• NASA at home: From Mars to the ocean, NASA has many STEM activities for students to enjoy at home.
• Rev Up the Fun: Online science activities for ages 6-12.
• Scholastic Teachers: Thousands of free lesson plans, unit plans, discussion guides, and extension activities.
• Science-Sparks: Fun science experiment ideas for kids.
• Sesame Street Learning Resources makes learning an adventure!
• Squiggle Park & Dreamscape: This site contains both a reading skill building area and a reading comprehension building area for ages 3-15.
• Starfall: Resources for Kindergartners and Grades 1-3.
• STEM Activity Clearinghouse: STEM activities for all ages.
• TeAch-nology.com: Free newsletter. Over 30,000 lesson plans, 8,000+ printable worksheets, rubrics, teaching tips, worksheet makers, and other teaching resources. Some offerings require paid membership.
• Time4Learning: Online homeschooling curriculum for all grade levels.
• Vocabulary Spelling City: Practice your spelling and vocabulary skills.

YouTube Resources:

• Move to Learn: Don't forget to get up and move. Physical fitness is a important part of education.
• SciShow: What makes the universe tick? Enjoy videos that will inspire you to learn more about the world around us!

If you have a resource you would like to comment on or add to our list, please email Tabby at tmothershead@lincc.org. Thanks!

- Thank you to Angel, Jody, Melissa, and Ivy who helped me put this list together!