Normally, my kids and I use the internet to find interactive learning websites — often filled with games, flash animation,. doctumentary video, and all sorts of snazzy multi-media-driven information.
But sometimes it’s nice to be able to find a collection of simple printables — pdf files that contain useful educational items such as:
- Crossword puzzles
- Word searches
- Fill in the blank quizzes
- Maps and Charts
These are available all over the web, but it seems that the best one-stop-shop (that’s absolutely free) can be found at:
http://homeschooling.about.com
Every week, author Beverly Hernandez creates and publishes printable worksheets, ranging from a multitude of topics: reading, math, social studies. She also offers lots of holiday themed printables; so whether your child loves Halloween or St. Patrick’s Day — there’s bound to be a worksheet that captures your little one’s interest.