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Free World U is a great flash card program for grades K-12. This site encompasses all the core subjects for elementary grades and required high school courses and is very user friendly.
Homeschool Buyers Co-Op is an excellent resource for those wanting to purchase curriculum without breaking the bank. Membership is free. They have contracted with a number of the top publishers of homeschool curriculum like Alpha Omega Publications and Click N Read Phonics to allow bulk purchasing of their products so that each family will spend less. Yes, this works just like your farmer’s co-op. You can even opt in on an offer when it gets to a specific discounted amount that suits your budget, though there’s no guarantee this will always work it’s good to have that bargaining option. There are also exclusive discounts that don’t require group buy-ins and points are awarded for a number of activities that can be redeemed to purchase curriculum through the co-op. Once you become a member, you can order for a nominal fee or print for free a homeschool ID. This is a site well worth utilizing.
Starfall is a site specifically for reading and writing. Geared towards first graders, they insist that PreK-2 can benefit as well. My son loves this site. It’s very interactive and includes read aloud stories with audio and videos on phonics that are like modern School House Rocks.
