NOCHE Resources
Homeschool Methods

General Info
- Everything Homeschooling
- A to Z  Homeschool Articles and Links
- Approaches to Homeschooling
- Home Sweet Home: Curriculum Descriptions
- Homeschool Methods lots of details re: curriculum choices for each method
- Jon's Homeschool Resources

Charlotte Mason
- Ambleside
- Charlotte Mason Education Catherine Levison
- Charlotte Mason Study Page Links
- Homeschool Highlights Karen Andreola

Classical
- The Well Trained Mind Susan Wise Bauer
- Classical Education Links
- The Lost Tools of Learning Dorothy Sayers
- Teaching the Trivium

Eclectic
- Eclectic Homeschooling Online

Unit Studies
- Easy Fun School Unit Studies
- Five in a Row
- Free Printable Unit Studies
- Homeschool Mom Free Unit Studies
- Unit Studies Amanda Bennett

Unschooling or Relaxed Homeschooling
- Delight Driven Learning
- John Holt
- Mary Griffith
- Unschoolers Network


Homeschool Reference Materials, Lesson Plans and Worksheets

General Info
- 3000+ free lesson plans
- 5000+ printable pages and worksheets
- Carol Hurst Children's Literature Site
- Curriculum Services Canada: Resources (free downloads)
- Education Helper
- Education Place: Activity Search
- Educators' Reference Desk
- EduHound Education Directory
- Enchanted Learning
- Lesson Plan Links
- Teach at Home: Resource Centre

Bible
- Bible Gateway

Language Arts
- I Love Languages catalogue of internet language resources
- Poetry Archives
- Project Gutenberg 1000s of free e-books
- Shakespeare is Elementary
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

Mathematics
- Math Central
- Math Lessons (Rice University, Houston TX)
- Centre for Innovation in Math free printable lesson plans and worksheets (UK)
- PBS Math Lessons

Music and Art
- ArtQuest Lesson Plan
- Classics for Kids (music)
- Narrating Canadian History through Art
- Dick Blick Arts and Crafts
- Joseph Wu's Origami
- KinderArt
- Music Sites for Kids

Science
- Earth Observations 375,000+ photos from space
- eNature wildlife resource
- How Stuff Works
- Insects Hotlist
- International Weather
- Singing Science corny but catchy!
- Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Social Studies and Geography
- Canadian Geographic
- Canada Info Link teaching and learning about Canada
- CIA World Fact Book
- David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
- Elections Canada
- Geographic Names of Canada
- Government of Canada
- Canadian Info Collection loads of info put together by a retired BC couple
- Learning through History
- National Film Board of Canada
- National Geographic
- Parliament of Canada
- World Atlas

Encouragement and Support
Best Homeschooling
Devotions for homeschooling moms
Home Education Magazine
The Homeschool Encourager
Homeschooling Boys
Homeschool Blogs
Homeschool Oasis
The Porch Swing articles and links
Info and Support for Christian Homeschoolers

Ideas to Help you Get Organized
FlyLady
Free printable calendars
Free printable forms Donna Young
The Frugal Shopper
Notebooking Pages
Provincial Homeschool Associations and Information

BC Home Learners' Association
BC Home School Association
BC Support Groups
BC Ministry of Education
  - Legal and Registration requirements
  - Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
  - Provincial Exams Grade 10-12
Homeschool Legal Defense Association


Local Organizations Accepting Homeschool Registration

Anchor Academy (Salmon Arm, BC)
Heritage Christian Online School (Kelowna, BC)
School District #22 (Vernon, BC)


North Okanagan Resources

General Resources
4-H Clubs and Programs
City of Vernon - history, services, council etc.
Connections Career Centre - youth employment  centre
The Morning Star - local news
North Okanagan Regional District (NORD) - services
Okanagan Boys and Girls Club
Okanagan Regional Library
Vernon and District Volunteer Bureau
Vernon Access Centre - driver's licence services
Vernon Army Cadet Summer
Vernon Regional Transit System
Vernon Tourism - calendar of events

Art, Museums, Music and Theatre
Caravan Farm Theatre (Armstong, BC)
Enderby and District Museum (Enderby, BC)
Love of Wildlife - Art Classes (Westbank, BC)
Okanagan Symphony
O'Keefe Historic Ranch
Powerhouse Theatre
Studio Moore - vocal training
Vernon Community Arts Centre
Greater Vernon Museum and Archives
Vernon Community Music School
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre
Vernon Public Art Gallery
Vernon Film Society
Vernon Jazz Society

Sports Facilities and Clubs
North Okanagan Sailing Association
North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association
Okanagan Gymnastics Centre (Kelowna, BC)
Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort
Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club
Vernon Curling Club
Vernon and District Riding Club
Vernon Minor Fastball
Vernon Minor Hockey Association
Greater Vernon Multiplex - skating info, events calendar
Vernon Outdoors Club
Vernon Parks and Recreation
Vernon Pool and Swim Lesson Schedule
Vernon Ringette

Science and Nature
Allen Brooks Nature Centre
BC Parks
Chickadee Ridge Miniature Farm (Armstrong, BC)
Eagle Bay Camp (Eagle Bay, BC)
North Okanagan Wildlife Viewing
Okanagan Science Centre


Used Homeschool Materials
We Love Books - used materials
North Okanagan Christian Home Educators
Local Resources and Other Links
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