Resources for Homeschoolers
Reading, Vocabulary, and Spelling Resources
Phonemic awareness activities and assessment tools, for teaching reading skills K-3. Includes lots of links to other reading resources.
A random dictionary of idioms and their definitions.
Aesop's Fables and accompanying exercises to build comprehension.
Download wall charts or pocket charts for phonics! Uses Adobe Acrobat, with download link on site.
Phonics worksheets to print out or download.
There are six phonics lessons accessible at this commercial site, along with information about their program.
Homeschoolers can participate in Book It! through support groups or as individuals; find the details here, as well as theme-related resources.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day
Build your vocabulary skills here.
A multi-faceted approach to increasing your vocabulary skills, this site includes a definition, sample story, synonyms and antonyms, audio files, and more.
Various word puzzles help increase vocabulary for upper elementary through high school students.
Merriam-Webster's Word Puzzles
A different word puzzle daily to build language and thinking skills.
Originally designed for people in speech therapy or wishing to rid themselves of an accent, the tongue twisters in this database promise a good workout!
Want to start keeping a spelling notebook or need a refresher? Here's your answer -- 28 rules with brief examples, printable in three pages for review and practice.
The Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee
If you love words or love spelling, you'll love this site. Tips, activities, word trivia, and info on how to participate are all here.
Spelling Plans from the Teacher's Desk
Lots of spelling and vocabulary activities for grammar stage kids.
Create your own puzzles and games -- great for practicing spelling words, Bible verses, and poetry.
