Award Winning Homeschool Programs
Once a year The Old Schoolhouse Magazine lists their top three picks for Homeschool Excellence in Education Awards covering various categories. It's a great starting point for parents just getting into homeschooling or looking for a specialized program for their child.
I've taken the liberty of listing the top winners in each category and you can find the complete list at
- Overall best Homeschool Company went to Sonlight . A Christian homeschool company known for being fun both parents and children it’s a complete community where you not only get customer but also great peer support in the Sonlight forums.
- Best for Complete Core Curriculum Computer Based Programs is Alpha Omega/Switched-On Schoolhouse
Best for Core Curriculum Products
History
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Geography
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Phonics
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Science
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Math
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Literature
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Writing (Composition)
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Institute for Excellence in Writing
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Handwriting
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Specialty Products
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Best for Unit Study was In the
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Best for Classical Resource was
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Best for Special Needs was
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has a section for special needs children such as austism.
Foundational Products
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Best for Character Building was
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Best for Bible Curriculum was
. Known for being straightforward on Biblical principles
is fun for young students.
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Best for Creation Science was
General Products
- Friendliest Homeschool Program was Sonlight
- Most Unique Homeschool Program was Sonlight
- Best Software Homeschool Program was Alpha Omega/Switched-On Schoolhouse 2009
• Best Resource Book
1st – Rainbow Resource Center www.rainbowresource.com
Enrichment Products
• Art
1st – How Great Thou ART
• Foreign Language
1st – Rosetta Stone®
•Music
1st – Alfred Publishing. Music students of all ages will be familiar with Alfred publishing. I started my piano education at a late age with their chord piano series. 15 years later I’m a church pianist with a solid foundation of music theory and chord knowledge. I am always thankful that Alfred was there when I wasn’t sure where to turn.
