Think of a child who discovers something for the very first time. His eyes light up. A smile grows on his face. He may even jump up and down with excitement. Now imagine this kind of excitement every day. With Daily Discoveries, elementary and middle school students can study topics such as pond life, the

When we hear the word “communication,” we typically think of the spoken word, though the written word would likely run a close second. Two of the many forms of communication taught on SchoolhouseTeachers.com are American Sign Language with Sandra Heflin and Beginning Violin with Nancy Blue. Through American Sign Language, middle and high school students

It seems there is so much for the children here on SchoolhouseTeachers.com, but we didn’t forget about the teachers—the parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts—who spend their time and hard-earned money to supply their children with the best in education. Members-Only Discounts is chockfull of discounts from companies who have homeschoolers in mind. Here you will

Our own native language is like a comfortable old couch. We know it well. We have rested in it, entertained guests with it, and felt comfortable and safe in the familiar. Just as our old couch sometimes provides surprises, like old food or pencils stuck in between the cushions, our own native language surprises us

Students who are looking to improve their writing can achieve their goals through the various writing courses available on SchoolhouseTeachres.com. Using the Benjamin Franklin Writing Method, taught by Cheri Blomquist, middle and high school students can improve their writing skills by imitating the masters; this is the same method employed by Benjamin Franklin. Your students

Are you or your children looking for a new hobby? Are you wanting to try something new? SchoolhouseTeachers.com has many different options. Consider Beginning/Intermediate Guitar. Taught by Jerry Jennings—a recording artist, performer, and teacher—elementary through high school students, or any adult member of the family, can follow along with videos, diagrams, and downloadable pages. Jerry

SchoolhouseTeachers.com has a variety of social studies courses that will introduce students to people who live now and people who lived in the past, people who live in America and people who live on the other side of the world. American History: Colonization Era with Amy Puetz is a history course geared toward elementary and

What if you had a way to prepare your student for algebra while they are still in elementary school? Algebra for Kids with Bob Hazen applies a handful of principles to help elementary children as young as first and second grade understand the unity of mathematics across grades and across topics. Thirteen worksheets teach important