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MULTIPLE SUBJECT SUPPLIERS
The Teaching Company All subjects, K-12, AP, College, Adult Education Video Based $$$ New!
The Learning Company K-12 Software based learning systems, games, supplemental materials New!
Great Source All subject, alternative ed, write source LA. K-12
ClassroomDirect.com
Discounted classroom supplies, posters, supplemental resources (workbooks/software) all subjects K-12 Updated!
ABC School
Discounted classroom supplies, posters, supplemental resources (workbooks/software) all subjects - mostly early elementary. New!
Abilitations
Special needs equipment and supplies New!
The Writing Company
Writing, Literature, DVD’s, Charts and Posters, AP materials gr 4-12
Childrens Books
Discount curriculum supplier, many secular titles
Homeschool Super Center Great prices, individual products or custom packages (Not entirely secular)
Carolina Biological
Science and Math supplies, curriculum and equipment. K-8 Science plus lab materials for AP high school courses. K-12 Math materials
Common Sense Press
Wordsmith, Great Science Adventures. Language Arts, Math, Science. K-8 (Some high school) Not a secular company.
Critical Thinking Books and Software
Thinking Skills books and software, logic, all subjects, K-12, Editor in Chief writing materials
Curriculum Associates
Supplemental resources, all subjects. Good test prep materials. K-12
Delta Education Science, Math, Reading kits. “In a Nutshell” kits. K-12
FES: Discounted and Used Textbooks Textbook/Workbook supplier for all major titles used in public K-12 system. New and used books
Pearson Learning Modern Curriculum Press, Spelling Workout
Rainbow Resources Center Slow shipping, but very comprehensive supplier. Not a secular company.
Singapore Math, Science, English, and preschool art. While I don’t care for the odd language in these books, I know many people use them with great success.
Textbook Publishers Textbook publisher, sells to homeschoolers
Horizons Alpha Omega’s Secular Math and Language Arts programs.
Remedia Hi-Lo reading, lots of basic supplemental workbooks, art and crafts, all subjects
Evan-Moor Comprehensive supplements and single subject workbooks, all subjects. I especially like their geography series.
Dinah Zike I’m only familiar with her Lap Booking materials and Science titles. Excellent.
Usborne Colorful and comprehensive reference materials for all subjects. Updated!
DK Books Doring Kindersley publications, excellent children’s reference books
McGraw Hill Spectrum Workbooks Supplemental workbooks, all subjects. Can be used as stand alone curriculum. (these can be purchased many places; link is for reference only)
A+ Teach Children Supplies and supplemental materials New!
Classical Home Education Exclusive provider of R.E.A.L science and History Odyssey
MATH
Right Start Math Elementary and intermediate manipulative and text based math.
Horizons Alpha Omega’s Secular Math and Language Arts programs. Not a secular company.
Singapore Math, Science, English, and preschool art. While I don’t care for the odd language in these books, I know many people use them with great success.
Math U See Manipulative based math program. Not a secular company.
Saxon Saxon Math K-12
Key Curriculum Key To: Series of math books. Single subject workbooks, good for review, supplement, or stand alone
Lial’s Basic College Math A comprehensive math program, suitable for elementary or remedial high school level. Lial’s Basic Algebra is at the same site.
LANGUAGE ARTS
The Writing Company
Writing, Literature, DVD’s, Charts and Posters, AP materials gr 4-12
Dorbooks, Inc. Phonics Pathways Reading instruction curriculum
Easy Grammar Systems Grammar curriculum for all grades/levels
Johnny Can Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Scholastic Books Excellent source for award winning children’s literature
EPS Mega Words, Wordly Wise, many other great language arts programs
Perfection Learning Graded Readers, Hi-Lo Readers, A huge catalog of literature separated by subject, excellent for planning when using “real books”.
Wordsmith One of my kids loved this program. Two hated it. I didn’t care for it. Very dry. I’m not a big believer in grammar programs.
Writing Strands Challenging, but it wasn’t a good fit for my kids
Reading Reflex Very comprehensive phonics based reading program
Growing With Grammar Grammar program, similar to R and S but secular
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies School Service
Supplier of World and US History, Government, law, economics, geography, historical literature, charts, maps, posters, DVDs
Bluestocking Press
Supplier of World and US History, Government, Uncle Eric Series, maps and kits. Some math - economics. K-12
The History of US An excellent US history “spine” for K-8
History Odyssey Classical K-12 history program, written especially for homeschool use
SCIENCE
Nasco Catalogs Nasco has great science materials, although it’s primarily an industrial supply company. Check out their special education catalog.
Carolina Biological
Science and Math supplies, curriculum and equipment. K-8 Science plus lab materials for AP high school courses. K-12 Math materials
Animal and Nature Science on CD I have a couple of these - they are incredible.
Delta Education Science, Math, Reading kits. “In a Nutshell” kits. K-12
Singapore Math, Science, English, and preschool art. While I don’t care for the odd language in these books, I know many people use them with great success.
R.E.A.L Science I have not used this product, but it is written specifically for homeschoolers and come highly recommended by my readers.
OTHER
AudioBooks Recorded books, rentals, downloads
Recorded Books Recorded books, specializing in childrens and text books
Science and Surplus Cool surplus items, science, electronics, household - weird stuff
Dover Publications Supplemental art and coloring books for many subjects
Artistic Pursuits Art Lessons
Meet the Masters Art History
Atelier Art lessons, art history, more New!
Cuisanair Manipulative’s
Draw 50 Series Art/Drawing
Getty Dubay Italic I chose Italic instead of cursive for all my kids, much easier
Draw Write Now Early pre writing curriculum
Mindware Critical thinking and logic materials
Royal Fireworks Press Materials for Gifted Children
Charlotte Mason The Original Classical Homeschooling Method
Kids Art Excellent source of Art materials, books, lessons
Handwriting Without Tears Excellent first penmanship program
The Learning Company Educational Software Titles
SECULAR BOXED
Curriculum Services Custom Boxed Curriculum packages
Core Curriculum of America Custom Boxed Curriculum packages
Homeschool Super Center Great prices, individual products or custom packages (Not entir ely secular)
American School of Correspondence Dry, but functional high school program. Certainly not challenging. I doubt the college prep program would prep a student for anything other than jr or community college. One of my kids finished the entire 4 year program in 18 months.
Atrium School, Inc. Boxed Curriculum
Calvert School Boxed Curriculum
Clonlara Company that does not provide boxed curriculum, but will maintain record keeping and assign Carnegie credits to a student’s home based learning program and will issue an accredited transcript and diploma. Updated!
Oak Meadow Boxed Curriculum
K12: Education for a Lifetime Boxed Curriculum
Laurel Springs School, Homeschooling and Independent Study Programs. Accredited
USED
I generally buy my used books at Amazon or Powell’s online. I no longer trust ebay, and I won’t recommend any “message board” type selling environment because it’s just too hard to track buyers and sellers.
FES: Discounted and Used Textbooks Textbook/Workbook supplier for all major titles used in public K-12 system. New and used books
The Back Pack Used textbooks and homeschool curriculum
Amazon New!
Powells Good for searching OOP books New!
Educator’s Exchange Used Homeschool Books and Curricula: buy, sell, or trade. Good selection and prices
Heather’s Homeschool Hideout Used, not a big selection. Good prices.
Books About Homeschooling
A Catholic Homeschool Treasury Rachael Mackson and M. Wittman
A Charlotte Mason Companion Karen Andreola
A Charlotte Mason Education Catherine Levison
And the Skylark Sings to Me David H. Albert
And What About College Cafi Cohen
Anyone Can Homeschool: How to Find What Works For You Terry and Tyler Dorian, Zan Peters
Beyond Survival: A Guide to Abundant Life Homeschooling Diana Waring
Christian Home Educator's Curriculum Manual Cathy Duffy
Dr. Beechick's Homeschool Answer Book Ruth Beechick
Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling John Taylor Gatto
Family Matters: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense David Guterson
Going Home to School Llewellyn Davis
Home Learning Year by Year: How to Designa Homeschool Curriculum From Preschool Through High School Rebecca Rupp
Homeschool Open House Nancy Lande
Homeschool Teacher Plan Book F. Schaffer
Homeschool Your Child For Free Laura Maery Gold
Homeschoolers' Success Stories Linda Dobson
Homeschooling: A Parent's Guide to Teaching Children Samuel L. Blumenfeld
Homeschooling: A Patchwork of Days Nancy Lande
Homeschooling Almanac 2000-2001 Mary and Michael Leppert
Homeschooling For Excellence David and Micki Colfax
Homeschooling Handbook Mary Griffith
Homeschooling High School: Planning Ahead For College Admission Jeanne Gowen Dennis
Homeschooling on a Shoestring Melissa L. Morgan
Homeschooling: Open House Nancy Lande
Homeschooling: the Early Years Linda Dobson
Homeschooling: The Middle