This page was last updated: December 14, 2009
Curriculum Choices & Sources

Note:  Curriculum is often available from the publisher.  Other curriculum is available through various catalogs.  On this page, we will list the publisher’s web site if available.  For the others, check out some of our favorite catalogs and websites for purchasing new & used curriculum.

If you have a favorite catalog or curriculum, please email the webmaster so we can add it to the list!


Specialized Unit Studies
Learn and Do Unit Series, grades 4 and up:
by Kym Wright. www.openarmsmagazine.com

One Week Off Unit Study Series –
order from www.christianbook.com

Unit Study Adventure Series –
order from www.christianbook.com
Unit Studies
Beautiful Feet Books – www.bfbooks.com

Five in a  Row – www.fiveinarow.com

Greenleaf Press – (history) www.greenleafpress.com

History Alive, by Diana Waring – www.dianawaring.com

Konos (unit study, character based) – www.konos.com

Life in America – www.lifeinamerica.com

Sonlight Curriculum – www.sonlight.com  or (303) 730-6292

Weaver Curriculum (character based) – www.aop.com

Learning At Home - Ann Ward (K-2nd) Buy from Amazon.com

My Father's World - www.mfwbooks.com

Notgrass - www.notgrass.com
Math

Algebra -on video tape www.mathrelief.com or (800) 737-MATH

Algebra II and Trigonometry -  by Paul A. Foerster  - Order from www.veritaspress.com

Chalkdust Math – www.chalkdust.com

Christ Centered Curriculum for Early Childhood (ages 3 to 7 or 8) www.christcentercurriculum.com or (800) 884-7858

Geometry –by Harold Jacobs – order from www.hsrc.com

Key Curriculum Press math curricula -  www.keypress.com

Landmark Freedom Baptist Curriculum - (high school geometry) www.landmarkbaptistchurch.org or 1-800-700-LFBC.

Math It – order from www.hewitthomeschooling.com or www.schoolhousepublishers.com

Math-U-See – order from Sandra Rush (888) 253-1783 or www.mathusee.com

Professor B  - www.profb.com

Saxon Math – www.saxonpublishers.com or (800) 284-7019

Singapore Math – www.singaporemath.com

Video Text Algebra – www.videotext.com

Systemic Mathematics – www.systemath.com






Language Arts
A  Reason for Writing – (handwriting) www.areasonfor.com

Association of Christian Schools (ACSI) (spelling) - www.acsi.org

Easy Grammar – www.easygrammar.com

English From the Roots Up - Greek & Latin roots of English words to improve vocabulary – www.literacyunlimited.com

Learning Language Arts Through Literature – www.cspress.com

Shurley Grammar – www.shurley.com

Spelling Power – order from www.castlemoyle.com

The Institute for Excellence in Writing  - www.writing-edu.com

Total Language Plus - middle & upper grades www.totallanguageplus.com

Wordly Wise (vocabulary and reading comprehension) – order from www.sycamoretree.com

Writing Strands – www.writingstrands.com

Smarr Literature - www.smarrpublishers.com

Sonlight Curriculum – www.sonlight.com  or (303) 730-6292



Phonics
The Writing Road to Reading - multi sensory. Order at www.riggsinst.org

Alpha Phonics by Samuel Blumenfeld (888) 922-3000, www.alpha-phonics.com

Christ Centered Curriculum for Early Childhood (ages 3 to 7 or 8) www.christcentercurriculum.com or (800) 884 7858

Scaredy Cat Reading Program – order at www.joyceherzog.com or (800) 745-8212

The Gift of Reading Phonics Book and Flashcards, by Trudy Palmer. Order directly from author:  210 828-5179 (worth the phone call)

Teach America To Read and Spell (TATRAS) www.verticalphonics.com or 253-531-0312  






Science
Castle Heights Press, Inc. – (middle school through high school) - order from www.hometrainingtools.com or (800) 763-7148

Backyard Scientist – www.backyardscientist.com

Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. – www.highschoolscience.com or (888) 524-4724, junior & senior high






History
Beautiful Feet Books – www.bfbooks.com

Five in a  Row – www.fiveinarow.com

Greenleaf Press – (history) www.greenleafpress.com

History Alive, by Diana Waring – www.dianawaring.com

Konos (unit study, character based) – www.konos.com

Life in America – www.lifeinamerica.com

Sonlight Curriculum – www.sonlight.com  or (303) 730-6292

Weaver Curriculum (character based) – www.aop.com

My Father's World - www.mfwbooks.com

Notgrass - www.notgrass.com






Other Subjects

CHARACTER BUILDING/TRAINING:
*Doorposts - Character building curriculum -  www.doorposts.net  or (503) 357-4749




BIBLE
Explorer’s Bible Study -- www.explorerbiblestudy.org
Deeper Roots - www.deeperroots.com




CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS:
Critical Thinking Books & Software – www.criticalthinking.com/homeschool or (800) 458-4849
The Fallacy Detective - order from   Christian Logic






GEOGRAPHY:
*The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide (unit study approach for geography and /or world history; grades K-12)– www.geomatters.com
*Around the World in 180 Days – www.highschoolscience.com
*World Physical Geography - www.runklepub.com






ART:
*How Great Thou Art – www.howgreatthouart.com  or (800) 982-3729
*Art With a Purpose – Rod and Staff Publishers (606)522-4348 (no website)


Traditional Textbook Curriculum
A Beka - 877 223-5226

Alpha Omega - 800 622-3070

Bob Jones University Press - 800 845-5731

Christian Liberty Press

Cornerstone - 972 235-5149

Rod & Staff (Mennonite) - 606 522-4348

Full Service Curriculum Companies
Abeka Academy
www.abeka.org   (800) 847-2352, book, video and DVD classes

Alpha Omega Academy and Switched On Schoolhouse
(CD-ROM curriculum) 
www.aop.com 

Calvert School
www.calvertschool.org

Christian Liberty Academy School System (CLASS)
www.class-homeschools.org  (800) 348-0899

Landmark Freedom Baptist Curriculum
www.landmarkbaptistchurch.org  or 1-800-700-LFBC

K12 – William J. Bennett, along with other leaders who are passionate about education, founded K12 in 1999. The goal was to create an excellent, traditional program in education—one that would empower parents to be effective teachers and empower students to explore the world around them thoughtfully 
www.k12.com

Seton Home Study School  (Catholic)
www.setonhome.org

The Academy of Home Education (Bob Jones)
www.bjup.com  9th-12th grades (800)845-5731, book or satellite

The Angelicum Academy K-12 (Catholic)
www.angelicum.net

School of Tomorrow 
www.schooloftomorrow.com or 972-315-1776
Looking for a Math or Science Curriculum? 

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Please note that H.E.A.T. do not endorse any particular curriculum.  We do want you know about the many options available!  If you would like help choosing what might work for your family, consider the Navigator (mentoring) Program.  Information about it is found on the New to Home Schooling? page. 

You can always post questions on the Yahoo Loops as well.
Kathleen Duncan has more info on curriculum companies on her site.
Website to Buy & Sell Used Curriculum
http://wfheat.lefora.com/forum/
Home Educators Around Texoma - H.E.A.T.
www.wfheat.com