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With two in college and one in high school, I am in the homestretch with this homeschool thing. We are fortunate there are so many resources available to us now.   Here are a few of my favorites that have benefitted all of my children, especially my youngest and most reluctant student.  All of the options below require internet and a computer or mobile device.  Crash Course Videos These thoughtful, well-planned videos cover many subjects from Biology, History, Literature, Psychology and much more.  I have found them to be a wonderful supplement to the curriculum we are using and in some cases, the series could just about replace another curriculum. These have become so popular that many schools are now using them and PBS has even partnered with the Green brothers YouTube channel. There are worksheets available for a few of the courses for free here.  Crash Course US History Crash Course World History For ...

I should start by saying I am not an expert anything. I am a homeschool mom with two in college and one in high school just sharing my experience. I had one child who loved reading and two who didn't. It is hard to find books for the uninterested reader, who NEEDS to read.  When my children were younger I read everything they read. Mostly so I knew what they were consuming, but also so we could talk about it. As they got older I did this less. Both my daughters read the Hunger Games series and really liked it. I couldn't ever get into it. They were older so I didn't force myself to read it. And we still discussed it. Mostly with me listening.  My son does not love reading. He has always enjoyed audiobooks, but in high school, he needs to be able to read without the audio option to help him prepare for college.  Here are some suggestions (besides those pictured already). As always check into it to see if it fits in with your family and what you wa...