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Homeschooling (also called "home education") is the education of children at home and in the community, in contrast to education in an institution such as a public or parochial school. In the United States, homeschooling is the focus of a substantial minority movement among parents who wish to provide their children with a custom or more complete education which they feel is unattainable in public schools.

Table of contents
1 Overview
2 Support of Homeschooling
3 Opposition to Homeschooling
4 How to do it
5 Freedom of Instruction for Homeschoolers
6 See also
7 Resources
8 External links

Overview

The advantages sought by homeschoolers differ, but can include individual attention, custom curricula, efficient use of children's time, a safer environment, freedom from negative peer pressure, religious instruction, privacy, parental control, a better learning environment, and more positive socialization within adult society.

The disadvantages claimed by opponents of homeschooling include nonstandard instruction, uncredentialed teachers, lack of accountability to society, lessened support for public schools, and improper or inadequate socialization with peers.

Homeschooling was originally the primary form of education in the USA. Many of the former US presidents such as Jefferson and Lincoln were self-educated or had tutors growing up.

Support of Homeschooling

Studies show that teachers' credentials do not correlate with tested outcomes. In the U.S. in 1999, homeschoolers scored about 27% higher than public-schooled children on refereed nationally-normed tests.

Many people with direct experience with homeschooled children believe them to be better socialized than their school-attending peers. Most large employers find homeschooled persons work with less need for supervision, and have adjusted their hiring policies.

Homeschooled children are not crippled with regard to higher education. In 2001, public school grades are deprecated by many college-entrance procedures, and a GED taken at less than 18 years of age, combined with good scores on the SAT and ACT tests permit entrance to most colleges and apprenticeships. The individualized instruction and customized curricula may compensate for other disadvantages.

Many homeschooling families address socialization concerns by joining numerous organizations, including private, campusless independent study programs, and specialized enrichment groups for PE, Art, Music, and Debate. Most are also active in five to seven community groups, as opposed to the one to three common in other families. Homeschooled children generally socialize with other children the same way that school children do: outside of school, in personal visits and through sports teams, clubs and religious groups.

Most homeschooling families make what many in American culture would consider substantial economic sacrifices to educate their children at home. One parent, usually the mother, refrains from working in order to supervise the children's education.

If there are preschool children, homeschooling can be a better economic use of a parent's time than combining low-paying work with child care and public schooling. Recent research has shown that it is economically viable to school children at home, often with the expenses of school being saved (eg. uniform, transport).

Many homeschooling parents say that the additional time they spend with their children is precious to them.

Opposition to Homeschooling

Homeschoolers have drawn some opposition, which seems focused around boards of education and teachers' unions. Opponents' stated concerns fall into several broad categories: academic quality and completeness; socialization of children with peers; and fear of religious or social extremism. Some proponents of homeschooling believe that opponents' real (unstated) issue is to preserve a political patronage system that benefits school boards, public-school teachers and teachers' unions. They point to the same groups' opposition to vouchers, as well as refusal to provide part-time public school access, as evidence. (Many homeschoolers are also opposed to vouchers.)

However, in the U.S., opponents to homeschooling must overcome a basic legal problem. In U.S. it is a matter of controversy whether it is primarily the government or parents who have responsibility for, and authority over children's education.

The crucial tests of this occurred in attempts to sue public school officials for malpractice, in cases where, for example, illiterate young people graduated from high-school. The U.S. Supreme Court (Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205 (1972)) defined the proper goal for education as "literacy and self-sufficiency", that is, an educated, not a socialized child was recognized as the essential goal for the U.S.'s democratic government. Homeschooling advocates regarded this decision as court recognition that parents have a fundamental right to choose the method to achieve literacy and self-sufficiency, that is to educate their children.

Academic Quality and Completeness

Some criticize homeschoolers for using nonstandardized curricula. They argue that homeschooling provides the skills and beliefs that public consensus would choose to prepare young people. (However, some could make the same criticism of institutional schooling.)

Proponents also invoke parental responsibility, and classic liberal arguments for personal freedom from government intrusion. Many also believe that serious academic study should originate with primary sources, rather than with textbooks of questionable quality and obvious bias.

Opponents cite some homeschoolers' study of the Bible for history, and avoidance of the theory of evolution. (This criticism seems to rest on an unfounded generalization about homeschoolers—most homeschoolers are not fundamentalist Christians.)

Proponents of this type of Biblical curriculum defend it on the following points:

  • the Bible is a legitimate source for cultural and literary studies.
  • the Bible has legitimate scientific and archeological backing to justify its study as a primary source for history.
  • the theory of evolution has weaknesses that are unaddressed by public schools, and that deserve serious academic study.

In the United States, a percentage of homeschooling parents are conservative Christians who distrust the "secularism" and "liberal politics" of public schools. These were, for about 20 years, the loudest and most visible homeschoolers but now, with the push for smaller public school class sizes, a diverse spectrum of parents are finding homeschooling a viable option for their child.

Socialization of Children with Peers

One of the primary objections to homeschooling is the fear that without traditional schooling, children won't be socialized.

Homeschoolers offer several responses:

1. That in institutional schools, socialization means eradicating any visage of individuality or creativity. That children are, instead, held to the academic and behavioral standards of the lowest common denominator, and are thereby prevented from achieving their highest potential.

2. That children learn to become productive adults by interacting with productive adults, not by interacting strictly with same-aged children.

3. That the homeschool environment is more like real life than is the institutional school environment. Homeschooled children interact with the entire community, rather than being restricted to interaction with same-aged peers.

4. That homeschooled children are at least as involved with the outside world as are their traditionally schooled peers. They participate at statistically higher rates in youth organizations, church organizations, and sports. They also tend to find employment at comparative (or younger) ages, and enter college at significantly higher rates than their government-schooled peers.

5. That children should be shielded from, not exposed to, the socialization of public schools, which notoriously involves bullying, drug use, early sexuality, defiance, criminality, materialism, and eating disorders.

Fear of Religious or Social Extremism

Some persons oppose homeschooling because they fear that children in such homes could be trapped into a cultic atmosphere and raised entirely without a view of the larger social world.

Such indoctrination has been observed in public-schooled children. Public schooling is therefore not a perfectly reliable solution. Proponents argue that most homeschoolers have a wider experience of society than public-schooled children, because of greater community involvement through clubs, associations, sports, volunteering and other exposure to the broader community outside the school walls.

There is debate about whether this problem exists. Critics argue that it is in the public interest to adequately educate all persons, to assure a cohesive civil society and adequate military service. Proponents of homeschooling argue that since parents are responsible for their children's education (not critics), attempts to "deprive" children of their parents' world-view cripples the authority that parents require to responsibly educate their children. That is, a parent's responsibility is to teach the truth as they understand it. Critics lack this responsibility, and thus should lack the authority to enforce their beliefs. Homeschooling parents are often very concerned about their children's ability and citizenship, which is usually why they take the responsibility of their children's education into their own hands.

How to do it

A family interested in homeschooling should first decide what their educational goals are, and then research options and resources through the Internet and the public library. Because homeschool laws vary widely according to state statutes, homeschoolers in one's own state are the best single resource for accurate and complete information on legalities. It is not necessary to buy "legal insurance" for homeschooling. It can be helpful to attend homeschooling events to meet homeschoolers, learn about various topics and inspect educational materials. Curriculum shops, Web sites and mail-order houses can help locate conventions and conferences, as can a search of the Internet. Most families find a trip to a homeschooling convention fascinating, because of the number and scope of options. Some find the options overwhelming and do better by finding a local homeschool group and learning from experienced homeschoolers.

There is a wide variety of homeschooling methods and materials; there are as many ways to homeschool as there are families homeschooling, and no particular way is the only right way. There are a few basic types of homeschooling methods: unit-studies, special materials, all-in-one curricula, eclectic and unschooling.

Unit Studies

Unit studies teach most subjects in combination around central subjects. For example, a unit study of American Indians would combine age-appropriate lessons in Social Studies (how did Indians live?), Art (making Indian Clothing), History (What happened to Indians in the U.S.), Reading (usually by a reading list), Science (Plants used by Indians). Next month, the unit-study subject would change to "Construction," or some other real-world subject or culture.

Supporters say unit studies make excellent use of student time by combining several fields into one study time, and permit students to follow personal interests. This motivates students and they remember the things they learn more. Unit studies also permit a family to study together. For example, in an Indian unit, a 10th-grade daughter might make a deer-skin coat as her Art project, while a 1st-grade student might make construction-paper tipis.

Unit studies require an organized, motivated teacher, and active students. Unit studies require parental preparation of materials. Homeschoolers often purchase unit-study guides that suggest materials, projects and shopping lists, and supplement them with specialized curricula for math, and sometimes reading and writing. This flexibility is one of the key benefits of homeschooling.

Special Materials

Special materials are used for improving skills, and are generally easy to prepare. Usually they consist of workbooks, possibly with text books and a teachers' guide. Often the teachers' guide will give exact words for a teacher to say--which may come across as stilted and phony. However, parents may opt to alter or skip inappropriate wording. Many specialized subjects are only available in this form. Special materials are frequently used for math and primary reading, when a child first learns to read.

However, children often find special materials boring. Also, some parents may over-focus on skills while excluding Social Studies, Science, Art, History and other fields that help children learn their place in the world.

All-in-one curricula

All-in-one curricula arrive in a box (sometimes referred to as "school in a box"), usually covering an entire year. They contain all needed books and materials, including pencils and writing paper. Most such curricula were developed for isolated families who lack access to public schools, libraries and stores. These materials essentially recreate school in the home, offering little flexibility or individuation of the program of study. As well, they are among the most expensive options for homeschoolers. Still, some parents feel the need to have a detailed plan. Many who purchase all-in-one programs find they outgrow- or tire of them quickly, resulting in a wide availability of used programs for sale. Experienced homeschoolers often suggest that those parents who feel the need to buy an all-in-one program should purchase them second-hand if possible.

All-in-one curricula are easy to purchase and use, and require minimal preparation. The teacher's guides are usually extensive, with step-by-step instructions. They are usually designed around standard grade-levels, so that home-schooled students can return to public school with minimal friction. These programs are usually academically excellent, and may include nationally-normed tests, and remote examinations to yield an accedited private-school diploma.

All-in-ones are also criticized for lack of freedom for children to pursue personal interests. The curricula tend to be generic, with limited resources, and often more repetition and less outside reading than other forms. There is often an intimidating schedule, and a high work-load.

Eclectic

The majority of today's homeschoolers use an eclectic mix of materials. For instance, they might use a pre-designed program for language arts or math, and fill in history with reading and field trips, art with classes at a community center, science through a homeschool science club, PE with membership in local sports teams, and so on. The family may draw from standardized curricula, unit studies, or any other method or material that suits their needs.

Eclectic homeschooling is infinitely flexible, to meet the needs of the family and individual child. Subject matter can be taught on whatever grade level the child is working for that particular topic. Often, materials are purchased second-hand, downloaded from the Internet, or traded among friends or support groups. This saves a great deal of money, which makes it easier to get rid of what isn't working.

Unschooling

Unschooling is a fast growing area of education where students learn by their own volition and through doing, rather than by listening to a teacher. Also known as interest-led, child-led, or delight-led learning, unschooling allows learning to occur according to the child's interest and style. Unschoolers consider life as learning, and rely on children's inborn curiosity to spark learning. Unschooling does not mean "un-parenting," nor does it include shunning textbooks. Unschooled children sometimes choose to use texts. With unschooling, children follow their interests and integrate them into every subject.

A child may learn reading and math skills from playing card games like Yugi-Oh! or Pokemon. She may learn better spelling by using the spell check feature before she sends out e-mails. Or he might learn grammar and other writing skills because he's inspired to write a science fiction novel. There are several books and at least one major Web site about unschooling.

Freedom of Instruction for Homeschoolers

Interesting options are available to homeschooling families. The family education is usually integrated with vacations, religious activities, community organizations, reading and other family activities. Education can proceed flexibly, at students' own paces, year-around, even with frequent traveling. Religion, ethics, and character topics are frequently taught. Some families teach a Classical education, or the Trivium, including Latin and even Greek. Homeschooled children may study a second language. Geography, art and music are often included. Money-management and business studies may be integrated with the family business. Those who use structured math programs usually terminate in Calculus for high-school students.

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Homeschool Reporting Online
Providing online reporting tools for home education minded families and their umbrella organizations, including transcripts, recordkeeping, and student records.
http://www.homeschoolreporting.com

New England Primer
Providing home school products to develop character, righteousness and noble vision. The original home school text.
http://neprimer.com

Kolbe Academy
A Catholic Curriculum provider, Kolbe does not require that the student be enrolled to take the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) offered through them.
http://www.kolbe.org/

Managers of Their Homes
Sells Managers of Their Homes, a book by Steve and Teri Maxwell about homeschool scheduling for Christian families.
http://www.titus2.com

Homeschool Yearbooks by Jostens
Yearbooks for homeschool support groups by the world's largest yearbook producer.
http://www.homeschool-yearbooks.com/

Kitchen Table Classroom
Presents tips and tidbits on how to make learning fun. Based on the book by Dianne Wilton. Also includes homeschool links.
http://ktclassroom.tripod.com/

Homeschool Central Mall
Products and resources for those interested in or involved with homeschooling.
http://homeschoolcentral.com/hscmall

Lamp Post Publishing, Inc
Homeschool curriculum supplier located in Pennsylvania. Contains homeschooling articles, forms, and product listings. From a Christian perspective.
http://www.LampPostPublishing.com

FUN Books
Educational materials for homeschoolers and unschoolers at discount prices.
http://www.FUN-Books.com

The Home School
Advice from experienced homeschoolers. Over 1200 books and curriculum packages available through our online bookstore.
http://www.thehomeschool.com

Homeschool's Cool! You Can Do It!
How-to-homeschool packets including getting started, the socialization issue, other homeschoolers' views, testing, kids' websites, new and used curriculum, and book resources.
http://www.clifhanger.com/homeschooling

Haven Preparatory Academy Home Pages
Lesson planning, records maintenance, portfolio assessment, message boards and articles written by and for homeschoolers and their students.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/1729/

Bookmobile Online
New and used curriculum materials, which may be searched and purchased online. Learn about new materials, and investigate alternatives.
http://www.bookmobileonline.com/

Enjoyable Homeschooling
Homeschooling products for all ages in many subjects.
http://Enjoyablehomeschooling.ClassActs.com/

The Back Pack Homeschool Resource
New and used textbooks and supplemental materials. K-12 - all subjects.
http://www.thebackpack.com

Phonics Now!
An instructional reading program, complete with instructional videotape, developed for parents to use at home with their children.
http://www.phonicsnow.com

School Tools
Provides classroom supplies, curriculum resource materials for teachers, and learning aids for students, parents and home schoolers.
http://www.school-tools.com/

Home Life Skills
Instructional guide for teaching, learning,and developing the art of home economics.
http://www.homelifeskills.com/

Sonlight Curriculum
Complete, literature-based, K-12 Christian homeschooling curriculum, including teacher's manuals, individual books, supplies, resources for all subjects.
http://www.sonlight-curriculum.com/

Trace Erase Board
Home schooling product and learning system teaches alphabet, language skills, math, art. Makes learning fun. Lets parents create their own reuseable pages and lessons. More versatile than books.
http://www.traceeraseboard.com

Hewitt Homeschooling Resources
PASS testing, tutoring, educational resources, and online classes specifically tailored to the homeschooling community.
http://www.hewitthomeschooling.com/

Learning for Life Resource Center
Home school, learning styles, and behavior styles resources for parents, students, teachers, and homeschool families.
http://www.learning4liferesources.com/index.html

Hearts For Home School Supply
Saskatchewan based company sells complete curriculums from many suppliers.
http://www.heartsforhome.com/

Press On
Government curriculum, literature guides, music and illustration services for homeschoolers.
http://www.presson-products.com

Bayside School Services
Offering the following standardized tests: CTBS, TerraNova, TCS, CAT5, and intelligence testing for the homeschooling community. Free practice tests for all grades can be requested with a test order where available. Includes a page of North Carolina requirements.
http://www.baysideschoolservices.com/

Education Planet Superstore
Search database of educational books, software titles, videos, maps, videos and posters.
http://www.educationplanetstore.com/

Digfolio Electronic Portfolios
Provides software to create on online portfolio for homeschoolers needing evaluations or record-keeping.
http://www.digfolio.com

Homeschool Tools
Offers teaching resources to augment normal curriculum; materials are based on Christian worldview.
http://www.teachingtools.org/

Homeschooling Headquarters
Over 2000 homeschooling products from over 100 homeschooling publishers
http://www.homeschoolingheadquarters.com

The Talking Page Literacy Organization
System uses neurolinguistics to teach 4 - 6 year old children to write, spell, and read.
http://www.talkingpage.org

Homeschool Coupon Book
An annual publication, offering over 200 money saving coupons from suppliers of homeschool curriculum, and other homeschool related products and services.
http://www.homeschoolcouponbook.com/

Homeschool Headquarters
Hundreds of homeschool products. Find out which products are top sellers among hsers and why.
http://www.homeschoolheadquarters.com

Homeschool Forms on the Web
Free homeschool forms to print out, including daily planners, field-trip logs, and report cards.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/homeschoolforms/index.html

Child Development Institute Store
Books and tapes on parenting and child development. Develop basic learning skills including reading, writing and math.
http://www.cdipage.com/store.htm

TP School Supplies
Home schooling supplies and everything else needed to educate and motivate children.
http://www.TPschoolsupplies.com

Christian Liberty Academy School System
Nationally normed achievement testing services, including the California Achievement Test, are available from this supplier.
http://www.class-homeschools.org/

Christian Liberty Press
Offers a complete curriculum, including diagnostic tests and record keeping. Also sells individual books.
http://www.homeschools.org/

Homeschool on the Net
Free resources for homeschooling including reviews of and links to other websites, articles, a free newsletter, and sample lessons.
http://www.homeschoolonthenet.com

Joy of Learning School Supplies
A homeschooler's department store. Whether you are doing a unit study or looking for curriculum your homeschool needs are just a click away.
http://www.joyoflearning.com/

The Resourceful Homeschooler
Sells books, games, experiments and software for unschoolers and eclectic homeschoolers. Also lists and consigns used curriculum and educational materials.
http://www.resourcefulhomeschooler.com/

Home Grown Families
Resources that will promote spiritual and personal maturity within your family and support homeschooling.
http://homegrownfamilies.com

Charlotte Mason Study Guide
A gentle approach to homeschooling.
http://members.aol.com/CMSGpenny

Heppner and Heppner Co. Home Education Resources
Free catalog. Specializes in age and subject integrated home school materials. Unit study and timeline approach. Many supplemental books as well. Family owned and operated.
http://www.buildingthefamily.com

University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education
Provides testing and evaluation services to public, private, and home schools.
http://www.occe.ou.edu/eval.html

Homeschool Internet Yellow Pages
Includes listings of homeschool products/services and homeschooler-owned businesses..
http://www.homeschoolyellowpages.com

Heavenly Helpers
Designed by educators for both homeschool and Christian educators. We carry over 21,000 teaching and classroom supplies, all name brand products at discount prices.
http://www.christiansupplies.net/

The Sycamore Tree's CTBS
Order form for the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills, a standardized test.
http://www.mailordercentral.com/sycamoretree/products.asp?dept=177

Diagnostic Placement Testing at Summit Christian Academy
Achievement and Diagnostic testing for homeschoolers.
http://www.scahomeschool.com

Wholechild Learning Company
Provides high quality educational enrichment programs for young children.
http://www.wholechild.com/

Great Pyramid
Source for homeschooling needs, including books, educational software, worksheets, and lesson plans.
http://www.greatpyramid.com/

Math and English education
Math and English video with accompanying books for use in the home.
http://www.mathshelp.com

Potentials Learning Systems
Action Phonics helps students who have fallen behind in their reading skills get ahead very quickly.
http://actionphonics.com

American Home School Publishing
Provider of academically rigorous curricula, with an emphasis on providing junior and senior high school materials.
http://www.ahsp.com/

Children's Catalog
Books, software, video and audio tapes: Arabic/Islamic
http://azkiah.tripod.com/Children'scatalog.htm

Bob Jones University Press Testing Services
Provides Stanford Achievement Series Tests and Iowa Achievement Tests for homeschoolers. Test administrators must meet the publisher's criteria (listed on the page.)
http://www.bjup.com/services/testing/academic_testing/index.html

Teacher Time Saver
Download shareware, freeware, clipart, and worksheets to use in your classroom.
http://members.aol.com/ggallag958/default.html/

Seton Home Study School
Cat-E Survey tests available for home schoolers.
http://www.setonhome.org/testing/default.stm

Esposoft - HSPlanner
Recordkeeping software available for Mac OS X and Windows.
http://www.esposoft.com

All-in-One Homeschool Resource Center
A resource site for families who homeschool. Includes information on homeschooling the student with special needs.
http://www.come-over.to/homeschool/

Homeschool Helper
Designed to provide useful resources for home schooling families. We have message boards, puzzles, books, self-directed math lessons, and links.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/homeschool/

Homeschooling on a Shoestring
This site helps homeschoolers to find freebies or low cost materials for their school. Also features recipes, craft ideas, articles and stories.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/4663

How to Teach Your Child to Read at Home
The book will be very useful to parents who either homeschool or wish to introduce their children to reading in a natural way.
http://www.innernet.net/drjrreed

Komotech Publishing
Dedicated to providing teachers and home-schooling parents step-by-step methods of instruction that emphasize and maximize their teaching skills.
http://www.komotech.com

Waldorf Without Walls
Individualized curriculum consulting, planning, support, and lecture schedule for families using the Waldorf method.
http://www.waldorfwithoutwalls.com/

My Schoolhouse Interactive Learning
Lesson plans with immediate feedback.
http://www.myschoolhouse.com

Diagnostic Prescriptive Services
Learning styles assessments, vocabulary curriculum, homeschool testing, solutions to learning problems and ADHD, and Person Optimized Curriculum.
http://www.diagnosticprescriptive.com/

Alpha-Omega Publications
Workbook curriculum as well as curriculum on CD-ROM. They also feature Horizon math.
http://www.home-schooling.com/

Clonlara School
Michigan private school offers nationwide support to homeschooling parents. Provides curriculum guides, advocacy, diplomas, and help with officials and homeschool regulations.
http://www.clonlara.net

Funzy House
Games, ESL resources, software, supplies, and educational toys for the home educator.
http://funzyhouse.tripod.com

Mother's Almanac
A 36 week planner created for recording weekly lesson plans and organizing home and school.
http://www.mothersplanbook.com/

Homeschool Potpourri Bookstore
Used and New Homeschool Books sold nationwide.
http://members.aol.com/jennyks

Creative Curriculum
Sells home schooling materials, school curriculum, and teaching supplies.
http://www.thebookbag.com/

Christian Family Resources
Company offers catalog for mail order purchase of home education products. Website also includes advice on home schooling.
http://www.christianfamilyresources.net

Great Books Homeschool
Store offers 35 lines of home schooling supplies in Christian, secular, Jewish and Catholic curriculums
http://www.greatbookshomeschool.com

Beloved Books and Audio
Books and audio resources for homeschoolers. Dramatized American history audio, and Sugar Creek Gang Gospel adventures on audio.
http://members.aol.com/belovedbks/main.html

Sue B's Books
Sells new "publisher's remainders" books (i.e. books that are in good condition but were returned by a bookstore to the publisher) to home schoolers. Specializes in classic children's books, historical fiction, and biographies.
http://SueBsBooks.homestead.com/Home.html

My Homeschool Attic
new and used homeschool curriculum, books, CD-ROMs, unit studies, programs, for educating at home.
http://web.ripnet.com/~laurasmom/mywebpage/

Home School Academy
This Pennsylvania-based school provides the California Achievement Test (CAT) to homeschoolers.
http://www.homeschoolacademy.com/academy/services.htm

Homeschool Testing and Educational Resources
Providing the standardized tests, California Achievement Survey and California Achievement Complete Battery, to homeschooled students.
http://thurbers.net/teatests.html

Barb's People Builders
Sells new and used books for children and education. Articles and reviews of homeschool books and curriculum materials.
http://www.barbsbooks.com

Home School Used Books and Curriculum Exchange
Provides an organized list of books and curricula home schoolers want to sell and purchase.
http://www.homeschoolusedbooks.com

American Resource Center for Homeschools
Homeschool curriculum, education resources, classes, arts & crafts, educational products
http://www.archschool.com

Pemblewick Press
History textbooks for use in homeschool or classroom. Books teach children about the Renaissance, American history and other subjects with the use of lively narrative.
http://www.pemblewickpress.com/

Supplemental materials for history units
Timeline headings and reproducible line illustrations for homeschool history units. Rome, Middle Ages, Renaissance & Reformation.
http://www.backdoorhomeschooltools.com

Easy Homeschooling
Homeschooling techniques and tips. Offers antique books, helpsheets, newsletter, copywork, testimonials, AIM health products.
http://www.easyhomeschooling.net

God's World Book Club
One-stop source for homeschool resources. Books chosen to reflect aesthetic, educational, and spiritual values. Offer free homeschool support and catalog.
http://gwbc.com

A+ Books Canada
Online book and curriculum store for homeschool and home educating families. Canadian and Christian resources available. Also includes a 'Used Curriculum Board' where you can post items for free.
http://aplusbookscanada.com

Indy Plus Home School
Provides curriculum, support, and record keeping for pre-school through high school level.
http://www.indyplushomeschool.com/

Great Homeschool Books
New and used homeschool books from Shepherd's Nook Christian Bookstore in Maryland. Abeka, Bob Jones, Alpha Omega, Saxon, Christian Liberty, and Modern Curriculum Press.
http://www.greathomeschoolbooks.com/

Family Learning Organization
Offers California Achievement Test, Metropolitan Achievement Test, and assessment services for homeschoolers.
http://www.familylearning.org/testing.html

The Learning Link
Over 2000 items including classical education, unit studies, and structured curriculum. Monthly specials.
http://thelearninglink.org

John Hopkins University Diagnostic and Counseling Center
Offers the School and College Ability Test (SCAT) and Sequential Tests of Educational Progress (STEP) via computer, and other aptitude and achievement tests at their location.
http://www.jhu.edu/gifted/edplan/

The Apple Tree
Learning materials for home, school and church.
http://www.theappletreeinc.com

The Sycamore Tree
Offers over 3000 items to supplement a home-school curriculum. Also includes accredited online school for grades 3-12.
http://www.sycamoretree.com/

By Way of the Family Homeschool Resource
On-line book retailer focused on the home schooling market. Includes broad subject range. Site allows customer book reviews.
http://www.bywayofthefamily.com

About Time Books
One-stop shop for home school resources. Includes on-line bookstore and discussion board for home schooling parents.
http://www.abouttimebooks.com

Homeschool Science from Stratton House
Homeschool science should be fun for the kids and easy for the parents.
http://www.homeschoolscience.com/

LearningLynx
Computer science online courses for homeschool students interested in learning Visual Basic or C++ programming languages.
http://www.learninglynx.com/homeschool/

The Book Peddler
A supplier of educational materials for home schoolers.
http://www.bookpeddler.us/

Home SchoolMaster Microscopes and Supplies
Supplies for home education including microscopes, solar kits, ant farm, worm farm, radiometers, and star charts.
http://www.homeschoolmaster.org

Story House Corporation
Re-sells hardcover books for grades Pre-K through 12.
http://www.story-house.com/

Aesop's Room
Homeschool supplies and playthings.
http://www.aesopsroom.com

LDS Homeschooler's Resources and Curriculum
An LDS family business dedicated to strengthening the family by providing personally reviewed resources, and homeschooling curriculum.
http://www.ldfr.com/

AIM: Arrows In Motion
Hands-on Bible study workbook for homeschool moms.
http://members.aol.com/arrowsinmotion

Gazelle Publications
Home for the publishers of The Home School Manual, and various record keeping, children's, and Bible books.
http://www.gazellepublications.com/

Homeschool Chronicles
Information and ordering page for Chronicles, a program which schedules, reports on progress, and provides record-keeping for home educators.
http://wmei.com/chronicles

Homeschool Easy Records
Program for creating homeschool records and lesson plans on a personal computer.
http://www.dataplus.biz/HER/

Homeschool-A New Beginning!
Links to homeschool curriculum providers, educational sites, family pages and used books.
http://newbeginnings.hypermart.net/kays.html

Lee Bee Toilet Training and Chore Charts
Motivating chore charts and toilet training charts with reuseable stickers.
http://www.lee-bee.com/

Kindred Learning
Home schooling books structured in four-year plan. Underlying faith is from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
http://www.kindredlearning.com/

Insect Lore
Provides quality science related activities for your classroom.
http://www.insectlore.com/

Drills, Skills, and More
On-line retailer provides curriculum, educational supplies, and other resources to homeschoolers across the United States.
http://www.drills-skills.com

Time2read.com
online early childhood education and development programs offered in a multi-lingual format, including English, French and Spanish. Subscription rates and terms.
http://www.time2read.com

Debra Bell's Home School Resource Center
Curriculum provider of homeschool and educational materials. HSRC hosts the Young Writer's Institute, and Bell's articles, biography, and speaking schedule. There is also a special section listing information on Pennsylvania testing for homeschoolers.
http://www.hsrc.com/

HomeFront Software
Offers software for organizing home school and church activities.
http://members.aol.com/hfsoftware/hfsoft.html

Homeschoolers Companion
A program which tracks assignments, records grades, reading lists, and field trips.
http://www.homeschoolerscompanion.com/

Thurber's Educational Assessments
Order form for the California Achievement Test. Link for teaching and education sites, resources for gifted children and college preparation.
http://thurbers.net

Frugal Family Books
Buy, sell or trade used books and curriculum. Homeschool family-owned business.
http://frugalfamilybooks.theshoppe.com/

Smartlessons
Printable thematic units to aid home schoolers. Designed so parents can easily guide their children through the lessons. Delivered through the Internet as Adobe pdf files.
http://smartlessons.com

Learn-a-lot Educational Books and Games
Learn-a-lot books and games are designed by a teacher for in class and homeschool environments.
http://www.karscot.com/learn.html

Cross-over Educational Products for all Ages
Practical helps for homeschooling families are designed to make teaching easier and faster.
http://crossover.Ellison.net/

The Trent Schools
Provides online home school lessons for grades 1 through 12.
http://www.theschools.com/

Home School Discount Store
Markets homeschool curriculum and other education resources at discounts of up to 40 percent off list price.
http://www.homeschooldiscount.com/



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