ChaCha.com has started their new text service (it's free try it!), and I have been busy training for the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, where Chacha.com is the official text service for the event.  It has been really fun, but has taken me away from blogging for a bit.  But I am back...

Today, I want to tell you about a few free good services out there for Home-schoolers and their teachers:

The first one is for free placement tests.  This is a Christian Home-school site which allow you to download their placements test onto your computer, and you can test your student to see what level they are currently at. This will be really helpful for you at the beginning of your school year:
Switched On School House 2007 Edition

This second one is also for Christian Home-schoolers.  It offers a daily bible quiz, which will aid your child in remembering important details about the bible, the answers may seem simple, but it is not as simple as it looks, so it is good for all ages:
Home-school Bible Curriculum

This next site is for any student (or for that matter, parent), who needs to learn how to type.  It is a free on-line typing course, you just need to register:
Goodtyping.com

I know in this day and age of computer, some teachers in public schools are dropping cursive as a subject.  I think it is a big mistake, but to help aid your student with his or her cursive skills, this site has print-outs on everything you need to teach cursive handwriting, it is not a fancy site, but click on the links provided and see how valuable it actually is:
Handwriting for Children

I am now going back to my Home-schooling, and of course my Cha-Chaing! Come join us!