Florida Department of Education
Information provided by the State of Florida pertaining to homeschooling. |
I Have Called You Friends
A Yahoo group for Bible discussion, a place to help or ask for help for Home Circle families. Go to this link to ask to be a member. Contact person: Annie Baker anniebakerhomecircle@yahoo.com, 352 588-4036. |
Healthy Thymes of Hernando
A health food co-op for families in and around Hernando County. By buying and working together we can provide healthful food to our families at a reasonable price. |
| Science |
Answers In Genesis
This creation science website, founded by Ken Ham, has scientific articles, great books, and information about the fabulous new creation museum outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, which is an AiG project. |
Institute for Creation Research
The Institute for Creation Research equips believers with evidences of the Bible?s accuracy and authority through scientific research, educational programs, and media presentations, all conducted within a thoroughly biblical framework. |
Chinsegut Nature Center
Check out their schedule for free classes, festivals, and Audubon Adventures. For more information call 352-754-6722 |
| Curriculum Vendor |
Miller Pads and Paper
Beautiful art supplies at low, low prices. |
Home Science Tools
Fantastic science kits, including PowerHouse, as well as textbooks. |
R.O.C.K. Solid
Resources of the Christian Kind. They sell many different curriculums and are based in Jacksonville. good prices. |
Night Owl Unit Studies
They sell really fun unit studies. Easy for parents to follow, hands-on for kids. Prices are extremely reasonable. |
Timberdoodle
They sell curriculum, and a lot of fun things. They also have good articles. |
| Free Stuff |
Educational Materials regarding water management
SWFWMD's website has tons of free curriculum for studying science. Search their site for comic book type booklets, pencils, and bracelet kits regarding water management and being a good stewards of our God-given resources. Free shipping, too. |
Pizza Hut Book-It
Sign up as an individual homeschooler on this site to receive free pizza coupons and reading help for your child in K-6th grade. Also, print out reading contracts and much more. We no longer order packages as a group. |
| Used Curriculum Site |
Homeschool Classifieds
Great place to buy and sell your used curriculum. |
| Periodicals |
God's World News
This is a Christian current events newsletter for children (much like Weekly Reader). |
Nature Friend Magazine
This is a beautiful nature magazine for children. You can order it at this site, or peruse back issues. They also have art lessons, and you can mail in your child's artwork. They publish quite a few every month. |
| Educator Discounts |
FedEx Kinko's
15% discount on services (great place to get bindings cut off of books, holes punched, spiral bound, etc.) |
| Support |
Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA)
Statewide organization for homeschoolers. Annual convention is top in the nation. Lists support groups and private schools in Florida. |
Homeschool Tracker
This company provides a system of online record keeping that can be used for scheduling and making transcripts. Marie and Kelly shared about it at one of our meetings. |
| Special Needs |
Dyslexia Support Group
A local support group for parents of dyslexic children. Our web page is http://www.hernandodyslexia.com and meetings will be held at The Arc Nature Coast on US 19 across from Applebees in Spring Hill. On the first Tuesday of the months from 7-8 pm. |
| Legal Help |
Home Education Foundation- Brenda Dickinson
Up to date information about the law and homeschooling in Florida. Great website to stay informed |
