Because the schoolroom has changed so much recently, so too have the methods. More and more parents are choosing to educate their children at home for various reasons, including passing along their Christian faith.
To help, we have gathered 100 excellent online resources for Christian homeschoolers to help in every subject imaginable.
Paid Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
Because any schooling takes money, stop at these sites first to have a look at what you will need for your Christian homeschooling.
- 1. Alpha Omega Publications : Choose from a variety of different homeschool courses including LIFEPAC and The Weaver Curriculum. There are also other tools such as educational services and family entertainment. Click on free resources to get whitepapers, diagnostics, and more at no charge.
2. Sonlight : This award winning Christian homeschooling site guarantees its results. Get free help with a subscription, check out the blogs, podcasts, and much more.
3. Foundation for American Christian Education : This institution has been in operation since 1965 and you can learn a great deal about them with a simple visit. There are resources for parents, pastors, teachers, and schools. You can even request a free DVD with more.
4. Homeschool.com : Rebecca and the other editors at this site bring you the best in homeschooling, including Christian resources. Be sure not to miss the how-to reports and podcasts.
5. The Grace Academy : Everything a Christian homeschoolers could want is available on this online resource including accredited curriculum, videos, books, projects, and more. You can also preview courses before you buy.
6. A Beka Book : Stop here for a website that sells exclusive books for Christian homeschoolers. View samples or download catalogs with a simple click. They also have many downloadable items and free Sunday School program information.
7. A.C.E. Homeschool Advantage : Use this site to put together a personalized curriculum plan for your Christian home schooled child. Simply type in your information to receive a free catalog with more.
8. CLASS Homeschools : Stop here for a free information packet on what they can do for your students. In addition to the services, there are also many useful articles.
9. Sevenstar Academy : Get an online school especially for Christian homeschoolers. They offer over 70 courses for students grade six through twelve. You can even click on resources to get expert information.
10. Home School Reviews : Still don’t know which to pick? Then stop here for a comprehensive list on a variety of homeschooling resources, including Christian.
Excellent Online Blogs For Christian Homeschoolers
These blogs are written by Christian homeschoolers just like you and are full of useful advice.
- 11. Homeschool Blog : Part of AOP, this useful blog has entries every day for your Christian home schooling. They often include a Bible verse and related information.
12. The Classical Scholar : Diane is a veteran homeschooler who has come up with a unique plan and shows you how to create your own unique homeschool curriculum for each child in your family. Resources include the blog itself, courses, and even a podcast.
13. The Stay At Home Missionary : This Christian homeschooling mother reaches for the world of Christ, beginning at the home. Sections include mothering, marriage, home keeping, recipes, and missionary life.
14. Never A Dull Moment : This homeschooling mother currently has a family of eleven, if you don’t count the pets. If you enjoy her blog, check out her daughter’s.
15. Spunky Home School : Although updates are sparse, this blog is still worth a look. A Best Of section includes entries on climbing Mt. Homeschool, who’s missing out, and what is a teacher.
16. The Homeschool Cafe : Three caffeine fueled moms discuss homeschooling on their blog. Discussions are on politics, educational issues, and general items.
17. Blogging Bout Boys : Get help for raising, educating, and learning for homeschoolers of boys here. A recent entry was on teaching the boys to write.
18. The Homeschool Buzz : Get a collection of homeschool blogs all in one place. You can chose by your favorites or read the latest.
19. Preschoolers and Peace : Kendra is a mother of eight, all of whom have been in homeschool at some point or another. In addition to Christian homeschooling, she also blogs about frugal living.
20. My Big Fat Cuban Family : This Cuban American also chooses to homeschool her children. She recently blogged on her own top twelve entries of the year.
Excellent Online Resources For Homeschoolers
Although not technically for Christians, homeschoolers of all types will appreciate the resources below.
- 21. Homeschool World : Stop here for information on organizations, experts, and events. There is also a steady news feed of the latest in homeschool news.
22. The Homeschool Mom : This site is home to thousands of quality resources including lesson plans, software, websites, and more. There is even help for those just getting started, as well as freebies.
23. A to Z Home’s Cool Homeschool Website : Visit here for a community website to meet with other homeschoolers like you. They have loads of resources for those just starting out to experts.
24. Home Educator : Whether you are just discovering homeschooling, have already started on the journey, or are looking for support, stop here. There is also help online for instant answers.
25. Homeschool Central : This site has resources for those new to homeschooling, along with resources by state. You can also find a support group, view the message boards, check out the classifieds, or get international information.
26. Let’s Homeschool : Stop here for a site for homeschooling parents by homeschooling parents. They offer loads of help for teaching methods, activities, socialization, and much more.
27. Homeschool Fun! : A subscription here gets you daily lesson plans, activities, studies, and much more. Some of the items are also available for a preview before you buy.
28. On The Company Porch : This site is great at providing weekly lesson plans with a click. There are also tons of blog entries and offers on the right for free stuff.
29. Families.com : This leading website has loads of tools for parents, even those with homeschoolers. Categories include everything from activities to writing, and there are loads of other resources for parents.
30. Home School Curriculum Advisor : This site can help you choose the correct resources for your Christian homeschoolers. There is also a free eCourse on the subject.
Excellent Free Online Resources for Christian Homeschoolers
If budgeting is part of your Christian homeschool plan, check out the below for tons of free help.
- 31. Crosswalk : A leading Christian website, they have a special page for homeschoolers. Read the latest advice, connect with other homeschoolers, and get information on getting started, plus more. Be sure not to miss the free book.
32. Resources for Christian Teachers : The purpose of this site is to provide free and low cost resources for teaches, along with homeschoolers. Choose from categories such as coloring, flashcards, puzzles, Bible lessons, puppets, and more.
33. ChristianHomeSchoolers.com : This U.S. military family tells all about their experiences homeschooling. They have also gathered an impressive collection of homeschooling links.
34. Considering Homeschooling Ministry : A non-profit organization, they help Christian parents school their children with loads of information on homeschool. They offer a free DVD, online videos, and a resource guide.
35. First School Preschool Activities and Crafts : Use this site to get your younger Christian preschooler making adorable crafts of their own. Top projects include alphabet, animals, and coloring pages.
36. Homeschool Christian : Mary provides other Christian homeschoolers with an online resource of over 1,000 pages. Sections include the basics, curricula, homemaking, and even message boards.
37. Trivium Pursuit : Get resources to apply Christian classical education to homeschooling from this site. There is a blog, free downloads, and more at no charge.
38. Simple Schooling : This is the place for free unit studies and low stress curriculum. They currently have 40 unit study titles and over 20 full length courses.
39. Christian Parenting Source : Stop here for free curriculum, inspirational poetry, and Bible lessons. There are also resources for other aspects of Christian parenting.
40. Homeschool Savings : Check out this blog for a constantly updated stream of entries on what is free and low cost for homeschoolers. There are even ideas for homeschoolers who are off to college.
Excellent Magazine Resources for Christian Homeschoolers
Check out what a subscription to these magazines or visit to their websites can do for your Christian homeschooler.
- 41. Homeschool Enrichment : Enrich both your homeschooling and house with the help of this magazine. They have several columnist blogs to choose from, the three things every homeschool mom needs, and loads of free goodies.
42. The Link : The magazine also stands out for its reach beyond homeschooling. You can get tons of resources simply by expanding categories from acting to yearbooks, along with podcasts, a buying guide, and loads of other resources.
43. The Old Schoolhouse : Get a subscription to this magazine to help even more in your Christian homeschool. You can also click on features to get more resources and even free stuff.
44. Homeschooling Today Magazine : Read sample articles on the homepage of this magazine. They also have resources for getting started, continuing, and what to do beyond homeschooling.
45. Home School Digest : Click on Sample Articles to see if this magazine is right for you. They are also currently having a sale on back issues.
46. Practical Homeschooling : Over 100,000 people subscribe to this magazine and they are currently having a no risk offer. You can also get more information on their best selling guide to homeschooling.
47. Home Education Magazine : If you don’t want to purchase a subscription to the magazine, the blog is chock full of useful information. There are also links to sample articles and an FAQ section.
48. An Encouraging Word : This magazine gives encouragement to Christian women of all ages. You can even vote for homeschooling as the topic you need the most encouragement on.
Excellent Online Math Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
One of the hardest subjects for students, Christian homeschoolers can get loads of help with math below.
- 49. Homeschool Math : Stop here first for comprehensive math resources especially for homeschoolers. They offer free worksheets, math eBooks, games, tutorials, and articles.
50. Math Goodies : In operation since 1998, the site features lessons, worksheets, and loads of homework help. Get online resources for everything from basic math to calculus.
51. The Math Worksheet Site : This site allows you to create your own custom worksheets and print them out at your leisure. Subscribe to the site to get a special area with over 200 additional types of worksheets.
52. Ask Dr. Math : Use this site if you or your homeschoolers have a question about math that isn’t easily answered. Browse the archive, do a Google search, or send your question to the doctor directly.
53. Math Playground : This action packed site contains challenges and games for elementary and middle school students. There are also word problems and logic puzzles.
54. This Is Mega-Mathematics! : Get another fun site for learning math by visiting here. You can choose from colorful math, games on graphs, and much more.
55. Calculator For Free : Save money on your homeschooling bills by utilizing these free, online calculators. Choices range from mathematic to scientific and even more obscure ones.
Excellent Science Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
Dispel the notion that Christian homeschoolers know little about science by using these online resources.
- 56. BrainPOP : Although this site has loads of educational resources for every subject, the science in particular stands out. Homeschoolers can choose from topics like genetics, energy, the environment, and much more. There are even instructional science movies to choose from.
57. HowStuffWorks : Another leading educational website, their science section is definitely worth a look. Current entries include supernatural science, along with the everyday.
58. Exploratorium : Get a virtual online science museum by visiting here. Homeschoolers will enjoy sport science and after school activities, along with many other options.
59. Science Friday : Visit here if your Christian homeschoolers is in middle school. A highlight of the site is the ability to choose your lesson by subject or topic.
60. Bill Nye : Also known as The Science Guy, you can get fun science related lessons here. There are home demos of popular experiments, printable worksheets, quizzes, and math lessons.
Excellent History Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
Get both history and social science resources online by checking out the below.
- 61. America’s Story : Get your Christian homeschoolers learning the story of America as told for children by visiting this excellent online resource from The Library of Congress. You can read more on amazing Americans, explore the states, and even listen to songs.
62. History Classroom : The History Channel is a leader in education and their virtual classroom is no different. Get free curriculum for middle and high schoolers including this day in history, historic speeches, and study guides.
63. Hyper History : This massive site contains over 2,000 files covering every imaginable aspect of world history. There are also sections for culture, religion, and politics.
64. BBC : The history section of this leading website offers impressive resources for homeschoolers of all ages. Recent entries include comprehensive looks at World Wars and ancient history.
65. Social Studies Lesson Plans : If you prefer teaching social studies to history, stop here for lesson plans and online resources. They are compiled by Dr. Levine of California State University and contain activities and teaching strategies.
Excellent Reading Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
These useful online resources are ideal for homeschoolers just learning to read or those that need help.
- 66. Starfall : From ABC’s to older readers, this site has resources for them all. They also feature an excellent kindergarten curriculum online.
67. The Reading Lesson : The site contains special articles and downloads for students, including those with disabilities. There are also movies, items to read online, and more.
68. Reading Comprehension : Stop here for free reading comprehension worksheets. They include original stories, poems, essays, and articles.
69. Read Kiddo Read : Need some help getting your homeschoolers to read? Then stop here for tons of suggestions on age appropriate titles and even where to find them. There is also a “First Line Quiz,” contests, and much more.
70. Bartleby : Now that your homeschoolers knows how to read, visit here to get some eBooks to get them started. All titles are free for the viewing and include many classic works.
Excellent Writing Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
Another keystone of education, these websites feature the best in homeschool writing lessons.
- 71. ABC Teach : The writing section of this educational site contains book reports, letters, poetry, and more. You can also create your own custom worksheets and get other homeschooling resources.
72. ProTeacher : Get writing lesson plans for elementary homeschoolers here. They include journal writing, Flat Stanley, and much more.
73. The Writing Circle : Get your Christian homeschooler involved in a community writing activity here. Each child takes a page of each story before passing it along until completed.
74. Free Rice : Have your Christian homeschooler play this free, online English grammar game to send grains of rice to those in need. There are also many other games in other subjects.
75. Dogeared : Real life kids display their writing on this National Geographic sponsored site. Most entries are book reviews and an excellent stop for kids.
Excellent Art Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
Stimulate the artistic side of your Christian homeschooler’s brain with a visit to these educational websites.
- 76. Incredible Art Lessons : Ken Rohrer maintains this website with loads of excellent online resources for homeschoolers interested in learning art. Simply choose from lessons by grade level, including those for undergraduate students.77. ARTSEDGE : Sponsored by The Kennedy Center, this is another excellent place to find online art lessons. Intended for middle and high school students, you can get featured lessons, how-to’s, and standards.
78. Kinder Art : Jantje gives homeschoolers tons of artistic resources online. Choose from ideas on art history, crafts, painting, sculpting, and even those for Sunday Schoolers.
79. Crayola For Educators : Get lesson plans and resources for artistic projects from this leading crayon manufacturer. They even have resources for special needs children.
80. Kids Space : Have your homeschoolers visit here to view the other artistic works of children. Subjects include animal, fantasy, people, science, and more.
81. Children’s Museum of Indianapolis : Get online art resources for younger children by stopping here. Not all of them are art related, but they are still worth a look.
Excellent Podcasts For Christian Homeschoolers
Have the students listen to these while you grade papers, prepare lessons, or listen in yourself.
- 82. The Christian Educator : These podcasts provide the tools and methods of discipleship-based Christian education. Intended for grades K-12, there are 92 episodes and counting.
83. Homeschooling : Be sure not to miss these excellent podcasts by this leading website. There are episodes for everyone from preschool to high school.
84. Home School Heartbeat : Learn why homeschooling is important in these podcasts, along with valuable lessons. Listen to an entire episode or download the transcript.
85. Radio Lingua Network : With shows like Coffee Break Spanish and One Minute German, they are an excellent online learning resource for homeschoolers interested in speaking another language. French, Italian, and others are included.
86. Astronomy Cast : Visit here for the most popular astronomy related podcast on the web. Recent episodes were on the Doppler effect and multiverses.
87. The Skeptics Guide to the Universe : Dr. Novella of the Yale University School of Medicine and others discuss the latest from the world of paranormal, fringe science, and controversial claims from a scientific point of view. A good choice for older, more advanced homeschoolers.
88. Hardcore History : Dan Carlin takes his outside-the-box way of thinking and applies it to the past. Everything from the Apaches to Adolf Hitler is discussed.
89. The Teachers’ Podcast : The podcasting team of Mark Gura and Dr. Kathy King bring fun resources from a teacher’s point of view. A recent episode was on the future of technology and education.
90. The Education Podcast Network : The EPN brings together the wide range of programming helpful to teachers looking for content to teach with. Subjects include technology, English, music, and others.
91. What Does The Prayer Really Say? : Get an in-depth look at liturgy from Father Z., who also authors a popular blog of the same name. Recent episodes include several Biblical passages.
Excellent Activist Online Resources For Christian Homeschoolers
If you feel strongly about the homeschool movement, visit the below for more information.
- 92. Alliance for Separation of School and State : The ASSS believes parents, and not the state, should be in charge of their children’s education. Learn more about what they believe the problems and solutions are, check out the blog, knowledge base, and more.
93. Exodus Mandate : With the tagline of “let my children go,” this is an excellent resource for Christian homeschoolers who want to get involved. They have events nationwide and also offer various resources online.
94. Christian Education Awareness Network : The CEAN is an email list which provides members with information which demonstrate a need to restore education as a parental/Church ministry. Get on the list or check out the other resources here.
95. American Association of Christian Schools : Is there a Christian school in your area interested in advocacy? Then visit this site to find them and get more information.
96. Home School Legal Defense Association : The HSLDA is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children. Stop by for legislative watches, news, and much more.
97. ParentalRights.org : The proposed amendment of this Christian homeschooling advocacy group is “the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right.” Also available in Spanish, you can get more information on which legislators are on board, the role of the U.N., and more.
98. National Home Education Research Institute : The mission of the NHERI is to produce research on homeschooling and educate the public. You can read many of their findings and policies online.
99. National Black Home Educators : This association encourages and supports homeschoolers of all types. Learn about their next conference or visit the bookstore.
100. National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network : If you have children who have special needs, this is an excellent online resource for Christian homeschooling. They have a directory of families just like you, articles, a lending library, discussion board, and more.
It is estimated that over 90% of children who are home schooled keep the faith of their parents. Be sure that they have the best in education by utilizing all of these 100 excellent online resources for Christian homeschoolers.