Homeschool Curricula Resources
Trying to figure out which curriculum to use? This section is designed to help you wade through the multitude of choices and find curricula and resources that suit your family. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 and ask to speak to a curriculum counselor–we are here to serve you!
So How Do I Pick a Curriculum?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please start with Curricula Concepts for Homeschoolers. This article will help you sort through curriculum choices and decide what curriculum is best for your family.
New Curricula Resources By Subject
Packaged Curricula/Correspondence Programs
Used Curricula
Navigating the Used Curriculum Route
Used Homeschool Curriculum Dealers
Homeschool Material Sources: Places to Purchase These Great Resources
Adapted from The Virginia Homeschool Manual. Compiled by: Vicki Bentley, Susan Brooks, Janice Campbell, & Rachel Ramey.
AMERICAN HOMESCHOOL PUBLISHING
Carries material for classical education, K-12.
816-632-1503
www.ahsp.com
AUDIO MEMORY
800-365-SING (7464)
www.audiomemory.com
BEAUTIFUL FEET BOOKS
Publisher of History Through Literature Approach study guides and time lines. Carries D’Aulaire children’s biographies and Genevieve Foster’sWorld titles.
800-889-1978
www.bfbooks.com
BLUESTOCKING PRESS
Historical documents, books, music, toys, and tapes. Publisher of the Uncle Eric books.
530-622-8586
www.bluestockingpress.com
CADRON CREEK CHRISTIAN CURRICULUM
A catalog of unit studies such as The Prairie Primer and Further Up and
Further In, as well as other quality resources.
505-534-1496
www.cadroncreek.com
CBD
See “Christian Book Distributors.”
CHARLOTTE MASON RESEARCH COMPANY
Karen and Dean Andreola have revived this gentle approach to education.
P.O. Box 296
Quarryville, PA 17566
www.charlottemason.com
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Large selection of good “living” books, most discounted.
800-344-3198
www.childsbooks.com
CHRIST-CENTERED CURRICULUM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Sells early education curriculum and supplies, including phonics, math, and Bible.
800-778-4318
www.christcentercurriculum.com
CHRISTIAN BOOK DISTRIBUTORS (CBD)
Homeschool books and supplies, Christian books, Bibles, music, videos, and software at discounted prices.
800-247-4784
www.christianbook.com
COMMON SENSE PRESS
Carries Learning Language Art Through Literature, Math Sense, and unit study material.
352-475-5757
www.cspress.com
CORNERSTONE CURRICULUM PROJECT
David Quine’s outstanding music, science, math, and worldview curricula available here.
972-235-5149
www.cornerstonecurriculum.com
CROSS-OVER EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
Carries Snapshot Typing & Quick Piano.
970-385-1809
www.crossover.ellison.net
DIANA WARING-HISTORY ALIVE!
History tapes and books to make history come alive, as well as Beyond Survival and Reaping the Harvest.
425-397-0631
www.dianawaring.com
DOVER PUBLICATIONS
31 East 2nd Street
Mineola, NY 11501-3852
store.doverpublications.com
EAGLE’S WINGS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Building a solid foundation in math, phonics, and science.
580-252-1555
www.eagleswingsed.com
EDUCATION PLUS+
Tapes and materials on child development from a Christian perspective, music evaluation, and Mentoring Your Teen: Charting the Course to Successful Adulthood. Inge Cannon
864-286-6492
www.edplus.com
ESSENTIAL LEARNING PRODUCTS
800-357-3570
www.elp-web.com
FARM COUNTRY GENERAL STORE
309-367-2844
www.homeschoolfcgs.com
FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Information and products for the Principle Approach to home education and the Noah Plan (pre-school to adult).
800-352-3223
www.face.net
GREENLEAF PRESS
Publisher of the Greenleaf Guides carries a large selection of history and historical fiction books. Interesting catalogue.
615-449-1617
www.greenleafpress.com
HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY
Carries full line of K-adult educational material.
800-531-5015
www.saxonhomeschool.com
HEAV RESOURCE CENTER
Wide variety of materials; discounts for members.
804-278-9200
www.heav.org/store
HEWITT HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES
Catalog for hands-on approach with resources not common to other companies. Based on Raymond and Dorothy Moore’s work.
360-835-8708
www.hewitthomeschooling.com
HIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
Specializes in unit study materials.
P.O. Box 1159
Plymouth, NY 13832
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
Debra Bell, author of The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling, offers articles and a catalog.
717-838-5273
www.debrabell.com
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES COMPANY
Susan C. Anthony, a former teacher, carries practical resources for almanac usage, encyclopedia, spelling, and math.
907-345-6689
www.susancanthony.com
KEEPERS OF THE FAITH
Conservative books, many old books reprinted, and home of Keepers at Home and Contenders for the Faith clubs, which are locally-based Christian children’s groups similar in concept to secular Scouts organizations.
906-663-6881
www.keepersofthefaith.com
LIFETIME BOOKS AND GIFTS
The Always Incomplete Catalogue. You’ll find most of the books and tapes listed in this resource section, as well as many more, in this nicely written 391-page catalogue.
305-248-1271
www.lifetimebooksandgifts.com
MOTT MEDIA
Carries wonderful biographies, reprints of 19th-century textbooks, and all books written by Dr. Ruth Beechick.
800-421-6645
www.mottmedia.com
NOBLE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
Books and resources by Gregg Harris and others. Publishes the Homeschool Titles catalogue.
360-258-3119
www.noblebookstore.com
NOTGRASS HISTORY
History and social studies resources, including Exploring America, Exploring World History, America the Beautiful, and Uncle Sam and You
800-211-8793
www.notgrass.com
RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTER
Large selection of discounted homeschool books, curriculum, and supplies.
888-841-3456
www.rainbowresource.com
SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
www.scholastic.com
SHEKINAH CURRICULUM CELLAR
903-643-2760
www.shekinahcc.com
SONLIGHT
303-730-6292
www.sonlight.com
STANDARD BOOKS
Discounts on Aristoplay games.
540-788-1312
www.freehomepages.com/standardbks
THE SYCAMORE TREE
Carries a variety of books and resources.
714-668-1343
www.sycamoretree.com
TIMBERDOODLE
Unusual and creative selection of homeschool books and supplies, including a wide selection of hands-on materials.
360-426-0672
www.timberdoodle.com
TOBIN’S LAB
Science resources and more.
540-937-7173
www.tobinslab.com
TRIVIUM PURSUIT
The Bluedorns’ site for classical education includes many helpful articles.
309-537-3641
www.triviumpursuit.com
USBORNE BOOKS
Colorful, educational books from Britain.
800-475-4522
www.usborne.com
VERITAS PRESS
A full-service curriculum provider specializing in classical education.
800-922-5082
www.veritaspress.com
WHOLE HEART MINISTRIES
Clay and Sally Clarkson offer their own books and others, chosen to help families be “whole-hearted.”
800-311-2146
www.wholeheart.org