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How Do I Teach...
Everything from A to Z is included here. Learn how to make learning fun and interesting, and how to teach those difficult subjects.

 
Early Learning
  Children learn from birth, so the concept of homeschooling a preschooler is easy to contemplate. Get information on how to make early learning fun and enjoyable for you and your child.

Reading/Literature
  We cover all aspects of learning to love reading, including phonics instruction, vocabulary, literature, reading lists of great books, and more. You'll also find teaching tips and helpful resources to assist you.

Writing
  Need resources for teaching writing at home? We have it all here! Spelling, handwriting, grammar, and more are covered here. We've collected great teaching tips, information about different approaches to teaching handwriting, spelling ideas, and more. Learn about good writing mechanics and the best was to help your child learn composition.

Science
  Find out where to get science materials and lab equipment, how to teach physics, chemistry, and biology, how to find great science field trips in Washington, and more.

Math
  Teaching math in your homeschool may seem like a daunting task. For many homeschoolers, it is the one subject they dread facing. But there are many creative and fun ways to introduce math to your child. From real world, hands-on learning to structured approaches to mathematics education, we've gathered the resources you need to successfully teach math at home. We explore how unschoolers learn math, how to use manipulatives in your learning, and where to find the best math textbooks and resources. You'll also find free math worksheets and lesson plans. And if you decide you need further help, we have contact information for tutors and teachers, along with information on mathematics classes and programs, in Washington.

History
  Take your child around the world with the study of history and geography. We've gathered great resources for teaching everything from ancient history to current event, along with a collection of resources to learn about the history of Washington.

Geography
  Geography can be introduced to children at a very young age. Even the smallest child can understand the concept of their street, their neighborhood, their town, and so on. From there, learning geography is a great way to inject fun and interest into your homeschooling approach. It is so relevant to our daily lives that children cannot help but be interested in it. As they get older, they learn about other countries, peoples, and cultures, allowing them to see themselves as part of a bigger world.

Art
  Find art museums, classes, and more in Washington. Learn how to teach art at home and explore wonderful resources to introduce every aspect of the fine arts to your child.

Music
  Give your child the gift of music! Learn about music history, composers, instruments, the orchestra, and more. Find music teachers and instructors in Washington.

Performing Arts
  Washington has many opportunities for you and your children to enjoy music, dance, drama, and other performing arts. Add fun, creativity, interest, and opportunities for learning to your homeschool curriculum by enjoying performance all across Washington.

Health & Fitness
  Opportunities for learning about health and fitness, along with ways to get in regular fitness activities, are in abundance for the homeschooling family. From simple family hikes to well-organized homeschool sports leagues, there are numerous ways for children who are educated at home to enjoy physical activity, learn to play group sports, and increase their general fitness level.

Civics/Government
  Help your child to become an active citizen by incorporating civics education into your homeschooling plan. Learn about the federal and Washington government, how to contact your legislators, how government works, and more.

Economics/Finance
  The knowledge of economics and finance is an important tool as your child grows older. Learn about our money system, the management of personal finances, the stock market, and more.

Foreign Languages
  Looking for resources to learn a foreign language in Washington? Here you'll find materials, resources, teachers and tutors, and other information to successfully teach Spanish, Latin, Greek, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Hebrew, Sign Language, and more.

Faith/Religion
  Explore the religions of the world, including Catholicism, Christianity, Judaism, and other world religions.

Logic & Thinking Skills
  Critical thinkgin skills are essential to successful learning and understanding. It can be easy and fun to teach logic and thinking skills. These resources, ideas, and materials will help get you started.

Entrepreneurship
  Give your child the gift of success by learning about entrepreneurship. Learn how to teach children to start their own business, the secrets to successfully running a business, and more. You'll find success stories, ideas for businesses for kids, field trips in Washington that demonstrate successful entrepreneurs, and other resources and ideas.

Computer Skills
  Computer literacy is essential in today's world. Kids pick up computer information and knowledge very quickly. Find the best resources for teaching kids about computer hardware, software, programming, and more.

Study Skills
  Learn how to learn with these resources, tips, ideas, and materials designed to improve study skills

Drivers Education
  Here you'll find the laws regulating drivers education in Washington, along with online courses, local driving schools, and more to help you teach your teen to drive.

Lesson Plans
  Find free lesson plans online to help teach every subject under the sun. You'll find lots of worksheets, teaching tips, and more.


Featured Articles & Links Back to Top
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Located in Eatonville, this 615-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals. See bighorn sheep, deer, Roosevelt elk, woodland caribou, mountain goats, bison and more up close from comfortable trams while touring the free-roaming area. Walk forested pathways to view grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles and wetland animals in beautiful natural exhibits. Five miles of nature trails await exploration and the Cheney Discovery Center offers exciting hands-on experiences.
Olympic National Park
Glacier capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth forests, including temperate rain forests -- at Olympic National Park, you can find all three. About 95% of the park is designated wilderness, which further protects these diverse and spectacular ecosystems. Olympic is also known for its biological diversity. Isolated for eons by glacial ice, and later the waters of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Olympic Peninsula has developed its own distinct array of plants and animals. Eight kinds of plants and 15 kinds of animals are found on the peninsula but no where else on Earth.
North Cascades National Park
Long before North Cascades National Park Service Complex was established in 1968, this area was a home. It was the home to many Native American tribes and a trade gateway between the Plateau tribes to the east and the Coast Salish tribes to the west. Native Americans have been in these mountains for over 8,000 years. More recent settlers came in the nineteenth century to establish homesteads in places like the Stehekin Valley, or to mine elusive minerals – like gold, or to trap furbearing animals such as the beaver, otter, and marten. Now it is preserved as a national park for future generations to enjoy. North Cascades National Park Service Complex contains the heart of this mountainous region in three park units which are all managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. Each area offers different experiences and contains wilderness.
Why the Question of Homeschoolers' Playing Public School Sports Affects All Homeschoolers
Larry & Susan Kaseman
Should homeschoolers be allowed to play on public school sports teams? This issue may not be as simple as it seems. The authors discuss why they feel it is a challenge to homeschool freedoms.
Easy Fun School
As opposed to many other sites offer online resources and lesson plans, Easy Fun School is designed with the homeschooling parent and child in mind. Through the subject index, you will find lesson plans and ideas for teaching art, holidays, reading, science, writing, unit studies, state studies, and much more.


 
 
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