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Homeschool.com’s Product Testers have done it again! |
They have selected the Top 100 Educational Websites of 2009. We asked our 7,000 Product Testers to send us a list of the educational sites that they like the best and use the most often.
The Top 100 Educational Websites of 2009
Prepare for College with a Proven Homeschool Partner
Is your homeschooler thinking about college? Partnering with a college prep
homeschool program and a college counselor will save you from many sleepless
nights, especially during a recession.
A reputable college prep homeschool program must have the appropriate services in place to hold your hand and advise you as you chart the unknown waters of the college application process. Many families don’t realize there are steps to take as early as middle school to ensure your child’s college placement. And during these hard economic times, families can benefit from a knowledgeable financial aid and scholarship advisor.
Keep Your Teenager Motivated To Learn
When was the last time you heard your child say "I can't wait to take this course!", "I wish I could keep going--I want to know what's next!", or "I love this program; it's so fun and exciting!"?
Let's face it--motivating teens to learn is no easy feat! With all the vibrant distractions in their daily lives, parents sometimes have to compete for their child's attention and engagement. If you homeschool a teenager, you will surely run into this scenario every once in a while. It's only natural for high school students to become restless with their schooling, even in their chosen learning environment. So how do you motivate teenagers to learn, keeping them engaged, interested, and wanting to learn?Homeschool.com's Top 15 Educational Gifts of 2008
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Looking for a last minute gift idea? A gift that
is fun AND educational? Homeschool.com was at it again this year--finding you
the best educational gifts this season. These items have been distinguished over
other products because of their high quality and educational use, offering
lasting value, lasting learning, and of course, lasting fun! These products have
been tested by both parents and kids alike and have been chosen for different
ages, backgrounds, skills, and interests. We strive to come up with the best
possible list each year and we want to thank both the readers, and the
educational product companies that shared their suggestions, and products with
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Online Foreign Language Courses Designed Just for Kids
When it comes to learning a new language, children have an extraordinary ability to learn quickly. But children raised in single-language-speaking households really don't have a lot of opportunities to learn new languages.
To give kids the chance to succeed in learning a new language at home, foreign language programs should be designed specifically for students in grades K-12. Adult foreign language products that have been repackaged for children don't work. They can't present material that addresses the way a child’s mind works.