Homeschool Resource Pages
Akron Carnegie Public Library
Helpful Articles on Getting Started
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-help/getting-started-homeschooling/
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-101/
https://thebestschools.org/magazine/homeschool-style-right/ Homeschooling: Which Model Is Right for You?
Homeschool Bibliography
Available at the Akron Carnegie Public Library
8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers : a Guide to Teaching Based on Your Child’s Unique Strengths by Tina Hollenbeck https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/22202754
The Brainy Bunch: The Harding Family’s Method to College Ready by Age Twelve by Kip Harding https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20174806
The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/21665732
Budget-Friendly Homeschool Hacks by Rachelle Britt https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/23268407
Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/21730855
Homeschool Rising by Christy-Faith https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/23061126
Homeschooling: Take a Deep Breath – You Can Do This! by Terrie Lynn Bittner https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/2417034?locg=269
Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started by Erica Arndt https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20396461
A Parent’s Guide to Homeschool by Sam Sorbo https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/23246863
Magazines (Available at the Akron Library)
Practical Homeschooling Magazine https://www.practicalhomeschooling.com/
Homeschool Indiana: The Magazine by the Indiana Association of Home Educators https://iahe.net/homeschool-indiana-magazine/
National Geographic Kids https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Available through Evergreen
Home Education in Indiana by Indiana Association of Home Educators
http://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20811767
The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Simple, Mercifully Short Book on Homeschooling by Durenda Wilson https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20806911
Family Matters Why Homeschooling Makes Sense by David Guterson https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20182068
The Homeschooling Option How to Decide When It’s Right for your Family by Lisa Rivero https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/4461643
The Everything Guide to Homeschooling Book: All You Need to Create the Best Curriculum and Learning Environment for your Child by Sherri Linsenbach https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20422703
The Homegrown Preschooler: Teaching Your Kids in the Places They Live by Kathy H. Lee and Lesli M. Richards https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20006650
The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book by Guy Bailey https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/2214676
Curriculum Building
102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Each Child’s Learning Style by Cathy Duffy https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20395338
Home Learning Year by Year How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool through High School by Rebecca Rupp https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/21809310
Heading Towards College
College-Prep Homeschooling: Your Complete Guide to Homeschooling through High School by David P. Byers https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/20996646
The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships: Homeschool Secrets to Getting Ready, Getting In, and Getting Paid by Lee Binz https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/21088281
Setting the Records Straight How to Craft Homeschool Transcripts and Course Descriptions for College Admission and Scholarships by Lee Binz https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/record/18878110
Helpful Homeschooling Resources
Indiana Association for Home Educators https://iahe.net/
Pat and Kathy Balk, IAHE Regional Representatives, Region 2.
Email: rr2@iahe.net Phone: (317) 467-6244, Ext. 202
Indiana Department of Education Homeschool Information https://www.doe.in.gov/student-services/home-school
Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling www.indianahomeschooling.org
A2Z Homeschooling www.a2zhomeschooling.com
Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) http://www.educationrevolution.org
Ascend Homeschool Academy https://www.ascendhomeschoolacademy.com/
Catholic Schoolhouse: Homeschool Success through a Classical Approach https://www.catholicschoolhouse.com/
Classical Conversations https://www.classicalconversations.com/
Coalition for Responsible Home Education https://responsiblehomeschooling.org/
Homeschool Central: Indiana http://www.homeschoolcentral.com/support/indiana_homeschool.htm
Homeschool Diner http://www.homeschooldiner.com/
Homeschool Legal Defense Association https://hslda.org/content/
The Homeschool Mom https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/
Homeschooling Today http://homeschoolingtoday.com/
The National Academy for Child Development http://www.nacd.org
National Black Home Educators http://www.nbhe.net/
National Home Education Research Institute https://www.nheri.org/
Learning Links
Animals and Science – https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Art – https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/
Coding – https://scratch.mit.edu/
Geography – https://www.google.com/earth/
History – https://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/kenburnsclassroom/home/
INSPIRE.in.gov –Languages, Health & Medicine, Genealogy, and more – https://inspire.in.gov/
Math – https://bedtimemath.org/
Math & Science Homework Help – https://askrose.org/about/
Music – https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
Co-ops
Charlotte Mason Co-op (Warsaw) contact Jamie Larrison (574) 835-4033
email: jamielarrison@gmail.com
Faith Christian Co-op (Warsaw) contact Hannah Bingamon (574) 527-9684
email: hannahbingamon@gmail.com
Indiana Homeschoolers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303351866410337
Kosciusko Area Home Schools Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kahos/
Mentone Christian Co-op contact Samantha Goodman (574) 320-5407
email: sgoodman@choicefinish.com
Michiana Area Homeschoolers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/michianahomeschoolers/
Warsaw Area Home Schools Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040961782595611
Warsaw Bees Homeschool Basketball https://www.facebook.com/warsawbees/
contact Johnny Wadkins (574) 328-0856 email: jgbwad@yahoo.com
Homeschool Field Trip Ideas*
Akron Carnegie Public Library –Akron (574) 893-4113 https://www.akron.lib.in.us/
Doud’s Orchard –Denver (765) 985-3937 https://www.facebook.com/doudsorchard/
Fair Oaks Farms –Fair Oaks (219) 394-2025 https://fofarms.com/
Fulton County Animal Shelter –Rochester (574) 223-7387 https://www.facebook.com/FultonCountyAnimalCenterIndiana/
Fulton County Historical Society –Rochester (574) 223-4436 https://www.fultoncountyhistory.org/
Goshert Farms Corn Maze –Mentone (574) 353-7398 https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/locations/goshert-farms-corn-maze/
Grissom Air Force Museum –Peru (765) 689-8011 https://www.grissomairmuseum.com/
McClure’s Orchard –Peru (765) 985-9000 https://www.mccluresorchard.com/
Science Central –Fort Wayne (260) 424-2400 https://www.facebook.com/ScienceCentral/
Potawatomi Zoo –South Bend (574) 235-9800 https://www.potawatomizoo.org/
Thistleberry Farms –South Bend (574) 289-0164 https://www.thistleberryfarm.com/
*Be sure to call ahead and verify that these places are open and allowing visitors at this time.
Curriculum and Material Distributors
RAINBOW RESOURCE https://www.rainbowresource.com/
APOLOGIA EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS https://www.apologia.com/
CHRISTIAN BOOK DISTRIBUTORS https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool?event=AFF&p=1182656
TIMBERDOODLE https://timberdoodle.com/
HOME SCIENCE TOOLS https://www.homesciencetools.com/
LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES http://www.libraryanded.com/
SONLIGHT https://www.sonlight.com/
BEAUTIFUL FEET BOOKS https://www.bfbooks.com/
BLICK ART MATERIALS https://www.dickblick.com/
**This reference binder is simply designed to provide patrons with helpful resources and is not intended to promote one entity over another. The links above are provided as a convenience and are for informational purposes only; they do not constitute as an endorsement or an approval by the Akron Carnegie Public Library of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporations, organizations, or individuals listed.
