GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SOUTHERN FIELD TRIP SITE
Are you looking for some great new programs and products to add to your homeschool? Then, this is the Guide for you.
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CONTACT LIST
21ST CENTURY CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL, 484-875-5400, enroll@21cccs.org. 21st Century Cyber Charter School is an excellent choice for Pennsylvania parents who want their children to be educated at home. Students enrolled in 21CCCS can enjoy a safe and controlled learning environment free from negative influences or distractions and concentrate on their studies without the disruptions that sometimes occur in physical classrooms. 21CCCS presents a compelling option for parents who want to homeschool their children. The flexibility, diverse resources, expert support, and safe learning environment we provide make 21st Century Cyber Charter School an excellent choice for modern homeschooling families. 21CCCS presents a compelling option for parents who want to homeschool their children. Visit 21CCCS.ORG to learn more!
AMERICAN SCHOOL, 2200 East 170th Street, Lansing, IL 60438, 708-418-2800, customerrelations@americanschool.org. American School offers accredited courses in grades 6-12 at a cost families can afford. Students may enroll in full grade levels en route to earning a high school diploma at home, or they may enroll in individual subjects to enrich an existing homeschool curriculum. Enrollment is open year-round, and American School offers courses in print and online formats which ensures students learn in a way that is best for them. American School has been a leader in distance education since 1897 and is accredited by MSA-CESS, Ai and NCPSA. www.americanschool.org.
COOPER & KID HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM, customerservice@cooperandkid.com, 952.388.0478 Cooper & Kid provides subscriptions to themed, educational adventures for families that are fun, filled with STEM, artistic and reading projects. They also double as a parenting tool to teach character development. Homeschoolers choose how often they receive their next box of project-based curriculum; every 1, 2 or 3 months. Each box is artfully designed, made for the whole family and infused with a virtue or value that seamlessly matches the theme of the kit. It’s known as the Cooper Kit, but loyal customers call it their ‘Family Field Trip in a Box’. For families with kids ages 5 to 11. www.cooperandkid.com/homeschooling
EASY GRAMMAR SYSTEMS, 7717 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale, AZ 86260, 800-641-6015, jenny@easygrammar.com. Easy Grammar Systems is a leading publisher for grammar and writing curriculum for grades 1 – 12+. Author Dr. Wanda Phillips has made learning grammar easy and enjoyable while ensuring that students achieve mastery. Concepts are presented with the most basic skill first, and skills build for ease in understanding. Parents and teachers love the ideas and strategies that promote mastery. It truly is “Easy to Teach . . . Easy to Learn . . . Easy to Remember!” www.easygrammar.com.
eat2explore, 1033 Route 17M, Suite 101, Monroe NY 10950, (888)393-2839, school@eat2explore.com. Explore the world, in your kitchen!. Eat2explore is an award-winning experiential cooking kit designed to bring CULTURAL EDUCATION alive through the exploration of WORLD CUISINES! We have 24 countries to explore – a perfect addition to your homeschool curriculum! Our kits include an explorer guide, local recipes, fun educational activities, and all the hard-to-find authentic spices and sauces! Plus, access to our online portal for digital lesson plans, cooking videos, and more! Benefits of cultural learning through culinary arts: Cultural Awareness, Diversity Appreciation, Global Perspective, Culinary Life Skills, Health and Nutrition, Language Development, Curiosity and Exploration. https://eat2explore.com/
IVY KIDS KITS, (888) 549-0200, ivykids@ivy-kids.com. Ivy Kids creates book-inspired STEM kits for children ages 3-8. Every kit includes a highly rated children’s book plus over 12 fun and unique STEM activities inspired by the story. Some of our past book-inspired themes have included space, frog life cycles, rain forests, farm life, owls, and gardening. Ivy Kids kits encourage the development of math, literacy, science, engineering and art skills through hands-on play, exploration, and experimentation. Every Ivy Kids kit includes a new book, guided learning instructions, bookmark reading guide, story retelling accessories, board games, literacy activities, science fact boards, crafting materials, art projects, instructive toys, math manipulatives, science experiments, engineering challenges, and many more activities inspired by the book of the month. Everything you need to read, play, create and learn is included in the kit and conveniently delivered monthly! https://ivy-kids.com/.
KIWICO, (800) 714-4828. KiwiCo is a game-changing company that has captured the hearts of homeschool families worldwide. If you’re seeking a comprehensive and captivating approach to education, KiwiCo might just be the answer you’ve been looking for. KiwiCo stands out for its flexibility, catering to both kindergarteners eager to explore colors and shapes and middle schoolers interested in physics and engineering. These crates seamlessly integrate into your homeschool curriculum, serving as supplements to core subjects or standalone educational adventures. kiwico.com/.
RIGHTSTART™ MATHEMATICS, 321 Hill Street, Hazelton, ND 58544, 1-701-782-2000, Info@RightStartMath.com. Brief Description (around 100 words): Do you want a strong, comprehensive math program for your children? One that is easy to teach and one that gives the children the foundation they need for everyday living and for studying science in our technological world. Do you want your children to have a solid understanding and love for math? RightStart™ Mathematics uses the AL Abacus to provide a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approach to elementary math. Fractions are approached with a linear perspective. Card games are used to learn concepts and strategies and to practice facts. The lessons guide the teacher day-by-day, helping children understand, apply, and enjoy mathematics. https://rightstartmath.com/
STEAMsational, STEAMsational.com, Dallas, TX, info@steamsational.com. STEAMsational (founded by a former homeschooling mom!) offers STEM lesson plans and teaching resources to build a firm STEM foundation to encourage a lifelong love of science in kids around the world.
THE MYSTERY OF HISTORY, info@themysteryofhistory.com. The Mystery of History is a four-volume award-winning world history curriculum—written from a biblical worldview—to guide students through a meaningful, engaging, and historically accurate journey from ancient times to modern. Each volume is carefully laid out with interesting lessons in a Student Reader—and optional curriculum in a Companion Guide. (We have it all!) You can buy all four volumes through a money-saving bundle or shop “by the time period”: www.TheMysteryofHistory.com.
WINTERPLACE SKI RESORT, 100 Flat Top Road, Flat Top WV, 25841, 304)787-3221, winterplace@winterplace.com. Winterplace is the most accessible and affordable ski resort in the Southeast. The resort is the perfect place for beginners to learn to ski and more advanced skiers and riders to improve their technique with 100% snowmaking and over 90 skiable acres. Blue Ridge Outdoors named Winterplace “the best resort to learn to ski & snowboard in the Southeast.” It is home to the largest Snow Tubing Park in West Virginia with two Super Tubing Carpet Lifts and up to 14 lanes of tubing fun. The resort offers 27 total trails, 10 lifts and a Terrain Park. Winterplace typically opens in mid-December and the season lasts into March. The resort is located off Interstate 77, exit 28, Flat Top, WV. www.winterplace.com.
WORLD HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA, World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization publishing the world’s most read history encyclopedia. Its mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Every submission to the encyclopedia is carefully reviewed by its editorial team to ensure that only the highest quality content is published. The publication follows academic standards, but it is written in an easy-to-read manner with students and the general public in mind. As a result, World History Encyclopedia is recommended by many educational institutions, including Oxford University, Common Sense Education, and MERLOT II (California State University). https://www.worldhistory.org.