Links
Library
FISH Resource Center
The FISH Resource Center is home to hundreds of books, CDs, DVDs, games, manipulatives and equipment you can borrow to help you along the way.
Living Education Library
Private, not-for-profit library of over 10,000 books, serving homeschool and other families desiring to feed the hearts and minds with the best of living books.
Madison Public Library Link
Your public libary now lets you reserve and check out books online.
Home School Associations
Heritage Defense
Serve homeschool families when they are being investigated by CPS.
Home School Legal Defense Association - HSLDA
Illinois Christian Home Educators
Christian home education association located in Illinois, but conferences and teachings are open to all mid-west homeschoolers
Curricula - Comprehensive
Alpha Omega Publications
Christian homeschool curriculum with online, print and computer based formats
ABEKA Books
Christian-based textbooks, video lessons, teaching aids, and more.
Five-in-a-Row
Social Studies, Language, Art, Applied Math, and Science using children’s literature as the basis for each weekly unit study.
Heart of Dakota Publishers
Heart of Dakota publishes Christ-centered homeschool curricula, preschool through high school
My Father's World
Homeschool curriculum for the whole family!
Sonlight Curriculum
all subjects, PK - Upper Levels, Whole packages by Grade, or individual items
Curricula - Language Arts
Play n Talk
Phonics program.
Progeny Press
Literature study guides.
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Homeschool writing curriculum
PowerHouse Educational Resources
Writing curriculum written by a former homeschooling (and FISH) Mom
Curricula - Math
Math U See
Hands On math curriculum; textbook and online video and tools
Curricula - Multiple Subjects
7Sisters Homeschool
providing curriculum, coaching, and encouragement for homeschooling all the way to high school graduation.
Apologia Educational Ministries
Apologia provides creation-based, K-12 homeschool curriculum
Beautiful Feet Books
History and literature-based homeschool curriculum, unit studies, and teacher's guides
BJU Press
Textbook and online-video based curriculum from a biblical worldview
Christian Light
Christian curriculum and books
Demme Learning
Home of Math-U-See, Spelling-U-See, Analytical Grammar, Write Shop curricula; offers textbooks and online video and tools
Masterbooks
Homeschool curricula and supplementary online videos by subject
Moore Academy
Delayed Academics homeschool approach, information and supplies/curriculum
Queen Homeschool Supplies
Charlotte-Mason inspired curricula and books
Rod & Staff / Anabaptist Bookstore
English and Math curriculum
Simply Charlotte Mason
Charlotte-Mason based curricula
Curricula - Other
Cathy Duffy Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
Reviews of MANY curricula! Super helpful!
The Critical Thinking Co.
Critical thinking books and apps, test prep guides.
FUN Books (formerly John Holt Bookstore)
Resources for the Unschooling method.
Greenleaf Press
Excellent history resources.
Homeschooling Torah
One of the only homeschooling curricula for Torah-Observant families. Has a YouTube channel also.
Resources/Discount Programs
Christian Book Distributors
Christian Homeschool curricula and books
The Great Courses
Streaming and DVD based classes on wide variety of subjects
Home Science Tools
Everything you need for hands-on science supplies and science kits. Also has a discount program if you sign up for their website.
NACSO
SUPPLIES ~ arts, crafts, math, science..... Local Outlet Store located in Fort Atkinson, WI. Discount to homeschoolers with PI 1206 form
Rainbow Resource Center
Huge catalog! Good discounts.
Rock Solid Home School Books
Homeschool Catalog
Scholastic
Books for kids
Teacher Created Resources
varied, supplies
Online Resources and Apps
Family Renewal, Israel Wayne
Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who is passionate about teaching others to defend the Christian faith and develop a Biblical worldview.
Five J's Homeschool Helps
Lots of printables and downloads to help you run your homeschool
National Geographic - Education
live events, free maps, videos, interactives, and other resources.
Read-Aloud Revival
Author talks for families, encouragement and support for homeschooling moms, and so much goodness.
WORLD Watch News
"Today's news delivered in ten minutes"
Your Morning Basket - Pam Barnhill
Resources and tools to help you implement Morning Time/Morning Basket into your homeschool
Online Classes
House of Humane Letters
Middle school, high school and adult online classes and webinars in literature, history, Plutarch and Latin. Live and self-paced classes available.
Podcasts
The Commonplace Podcast
A place for new homeschooling moms to get their bearings in the classical Charlotte Mason world. Hosted by Autumn Kern.
The Literary Life Podcast
Join your hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins and Thomas Banks as they explore all aspects of a life cultivated by books and stories.
The New Mason Jar Podcast
With Cindy Rollins, a place to explore the atmosphere, discipline and life of a Charlotte Mason education for all.
Plumfield and Paideia
The podcast includes interviews with authors, illustrators, publishers, curators, librarians, and bookish vendors as well as book reviews, spiritual reflections, and school themed series.
Read-Aloud Revival
Sarah MacKenzie's podcast is all about reading aloud, building a family culture around books, and supporting homeschooling mamas.
Scholé Sisters
Scholé Sisters is all about helping homeschool mamas in the trenches reclaim their own lives and their own learning alongside their children and alongside some friends.
The Well Read Poem
Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, and more!
Your Morning Basket Podcast
Pam Barnhill hosts a podcast discussing all things Morning Time.
Teens - Preparing for Advanced Education
College Board Website
This website provides extensive information about college entrance exams
Education Plus and Transcript Pro
This company offers transcript and Mentoring your teen workshops and materials that are the most helpful thing we have ever seen. If you have an opportunity to attend one of these workshops taught by Inga Canon, don't miss it.
The Home Scholar
Helping parents homeschool high school. Has free virtual classes and a wonderful blog and newsletter.
Pearson Accelerated Pathways
Accelerated Pathways is a non-traditional, online college experience
Clubs
American Heritage Girls
A faith-based, scout-type character development program for girls ages 5-18.
National Christian Forensic and Communications Association
National sanctioning organization for homeschool speech and debate.
Kids' Magazines, Devotionals
Creation Illustrated
creation-based kids magazine
God's Big WORLD
God’s Big WORLD is the one-of-a-kind current events program for beginning readers.
God's World Publications
kid's current events magazine
Keys for Kids, Children's Bible Hour
kid's devotional, radio program
WORLDkids
WORLDkids is a unique Christian current events program for children ages 7-10.
WORLDteen
The WORLDteen current events program is designed for pre-teens and young teenagers ages 11-14.
Family Magazines, Newsletters
Common Place Quarterly
Quarterly print magazine which encourages homeschool families in the practical application of the Charlotte Mason Method by creating a place outside of the internet where timeless ideas regarding Mason’s principles can be shared.
Davis Dyslexia Association International
"The Dyslexic Reader" Newsletter
Focus on the Family
Christian magazines for all ages, radio programs, resources, books
Home Education
magazine
Homeschool Digest / Wisdom's Gate
magazine
Practical Homeschooling Magazine
magazine
VCY America
VCY America is a Christian Information Network that is loaded with Bible based news, information and teaching. They are based in Milwaukee and reach worldwide. It is a tremendous resource with something for everyone in the family!
Miscellaneous - Fun - Educational
Jonathan Park Audio Adventures
A fun way to learn about Creation science with a very informative audio adventure!
National Geographic Kids
Information, animals, games, videos, stories, activities and crafts for kids. Preschool & elementary.
PapaJan.com
Free Christian and Bible coloring pages that print with no ads!
Brinkman Adventures
Audio dramas focused on missionary stories