These sites are not endorsed by the Fort Huachuca Homeschool Group. They are simply sites that various members have found useful. We are not responsible for information on the sites.
CurriculumWhich curriculum (if any) to use is a highly personal decision.
The list below contains various forms that approach various grades and cost varies as well. Finding one that works for your family may mean testing different ones. But realize that the first year is a challenge and sticking with a curriculum for a while may help you better figure out what you are looking for if you decide to switch later on. Full Curriculum Plans & Dual Enrollment
A Beka Book - Nursery through 12th grade Christian curriculum Calvert - PreK through 8th grade curriculum Covenant Home Curriculum - PreK through 12th grade Christian curriculum K12 - PreK through 12th grade curriculum Laurel Springs School - K through 12th grade Liberty University - 3rd grade through 12th grade Christian curriculum NFC Academy - 3rd Grade through 12th grade Christian curriculum Oak Meadow - K through 12th grade Saxon Homeschool - Math, Science, Phonics, Grammar Seton Home School - K through 12th grade Catholic curriculum Sonlight - PreK through 12th grade Christian curriculum Texas Tech University Independent School District (TTUISD) - K through 12th grade Troy University's eCampus - 10th - 12th grade dual enrollment courses University of Nebraska – Lincoln Independent Study High School - high school curriculum |
Worksheets, Learning Aids, etc.Some of these sites have free information and items for purchase. Some require memberships that may be free or paid. We suggest figuring out what you need and deciding whether or not it is worth the amount the site may ask.
Jaxgames.com - Family Games. Mensa For Kids - puzzles, activities, etc. SchoolExpress.com SOAR at Home - Student Online Achievement Resources (This site is free and was designed for military families.) Timberdoodle - Supplies for Homeschoolers Tutor.com - This site also has a link specifically for military families. Military families receive free assistance from Tutor.com Subjects SOCIAL STUDIES Scholastic Social Studies - Scholastic (the book company) site for teaching social studies. Contains various lesson plans. SCIENCE Home Science Tools - This site contains science kits (including dissection kits) and other ideas and tools. Apologia - Creation-based Science Curriculum Discovery Kids - Discovery Channel's site for kids. MATH Dad's Worksheets - Free Math worksheets for drills, etc. Math.com Math-U-See - Math program LANGUAGE ARTS Tell Me More Homeschool - Foreign Language Program Go Phonics - Reading Program Word Smart - Vocabulary Program HISTORY History.com classroom site - lots of free stuff! |
Field Trips, Local Places to Visit
Arizona Edventures - From their site: The Arizona Edventures website is designed to educate people about our state and to encourage respect for all of its varied environments, while showcasing field trip destinations of interest to families, students, teachers, and the general public.
Arizona - Sonora Desert Museum (located in Tucson) - Zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place.
Bisbee, Arizona - SE of Fort Huachuca on Hwy 80, Bisbee was originally a mining town.
Boothill Graveyard- located in Tombstone, burial site of the men killed in the Gunfight at the OK Corral
Cove Aquatic Center - local indoor swimming area
Henry F. Hauser Museum - Sierra Vista museum containing the history of the Sierra Vista area.
International Wildlife Museum (located in Tucson) - Natural History museum
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Benson, AZ -
Museum of Contemporary Art (located in Tucson)
Pima Air and Space Museum (located in Tucson)
Tucson Children's Museum (located in Tucson) - hands on museum
Arizona - Sonora Desert Museum (located in Tucson) - Zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place.
Bisbee, Arizona - SE of Fort Huachuca on Hwy 80, Bisbee was originally a mining town.
Boothill Graveyard- located in Tombstone, burial site of the men killed in the Gunfight at the OK Corral
Cove Aquatic Center - local indoor swimming area
Henry F. Hauser Museum - Sierra Vista museum containing the history of the Sierra Vista area.
International Wildlife Museum (located in Tucson) - Natural History museum
Kartchner Caverns State Park - Benson, AZ -
Museum of Contemporary Art (located in Tucson)
Pima Air and Space Museum (located in Tucson)
Tucson Children's Museum (located in Tucson) - hands on museum
How-to, Helpful SitesHome Educating Family Magazine - Christian homeschool magazine. Homeschool.com - Site containing links to curriculum, helpful freebies, tips for homeschoolers, articles, etc. Homeschool Reviews - A site containing user-generated reviews of various curriculum. Homeschooling on a Shoestring - Cost cutting ideas for homeschoolers. Famous Homeschoolers - Contains interesting trivia about famous people who were homeschooled at some point. Homeschool Buyers Co-op - Membership is free. Offers group discounts for various items, like Math programs, foreign language programs, etc. Homeschool Legal Defense Association - A nonprofit advocacy group that has legal developments in various states/locales concerning homeschoolers. Stanford University Admissions for Home-schooled Applicants - Helpful information that shows what a top tier university looks for in home-schooled applicants |
Homeschooling in the news
Army Times - ABCs of home schooling - Why more military families are skipping school in favor of this sweeping trend
Miss America, Miss Oklahoma shine light on homeschooling
Ten Homeschooled Celebrities (CNN)
Miss America, Miss Oklahoma shine light on homeschooling
Ten Homeschooled Celebrities (CNN)