Resources for Home Educators
Idaho Curriculum Stores
Curriculum Cottage: 2210 N. Meridian Rd. Meridian, Idaho 83642 (208) 887-9292
Idaho Book and School Supply: 5286 Chinden Blvd. Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 375-5250
Teaching World: 222 3rd Ave. S. Nampa, Idaho 83651 (208) 465-5437
Idaho Groups
CHOIS: Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State. www.chois.org, e-mail info@chois.org, or call (208) 424-6685.
ICHE: Idaho Coalition of Home Educators. www.iche-idaho.org
HSLDA: Home School Legal Defense Association: www.hslda.org CHOIS discount number is 299536. Group name is CHOIS.
FIGI: Foundations in Genesis of Idaho. This group holds science fieldtrips and seminars. www.figionline.com
Idaho Homeschool Graduation: Traditional cap and gown ceremony held each May in the Treasure Valley. Contact Lee Ann Richter at LeeAnnR4@juno.com
Considering Homeschooling: is a national homeschooling support and education ministry with a chapter in the Treasure Valley. They hold monthly meetings and welcome families with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and up. For information email micheline@consideringhomeschooling.com
Idaho Congressional Award: A Great way to document community service hours as well as physical fitness, personal development and exploration hours. This is the only civilian medal that the United States Congress awards. Contact them at www.congressionalaward.org
Magazines
Creation – www.answersingenesis.org
Homeschooling Today - www.homeschooltoday.com
Homeschooling Digest – www.homeschooldigest.com
Practical Homeschooling – www.home-school.com
World Magazine – www.worldmag.com
No Greater Joy – www.nogreaterjoy.org
The Home School Magazine -www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com
Web Site Resource List
www.abcteach.com – over 5,000 printable worksheets
www.answersingenesis.org – Creation Science.
www.americanvision.org - American Vision's mission statement reads, "Restoring America's Biblical Foundation—From Genesis to Revelation." This statement determines who we are, what projects we will do, and what battles we will wage.
www.apologia.com - Apologia provides fun and challenging K-12 creation-based science curriculum specifically designed for the home school. Written by a former university professor and home school parent, our courses provide college-preparatory science in a way that is both clear and challenging.
www.doorposts.com – Bible-based, parent-designed, family tested products to help you apply scripture in your home.
www.deeperroots.com – Their goal is to provide Bible-based materials that will challenge and encourage believers to grow in their faith and their personal walk with Christ.
www.donnayoung.org – tons of forms, tips, info/other sites on science, art, history, language arts, math, schedules for Apologia Science.
www.drdino.com – Creation science and the dinosaur.
www.homegrownhearts.com – Christian resources and information
www.homeschooloasis.com – Barb Shelton’s site, forms, articles, and high school help.
www.heartofwisdom.com – Wonderful Christian website that is written with a combination of multiple approaches. Great links to other resources.
www.icr.org – Institute for Creation Research.
www.nogreaterjoy.org - No Greater Joy is the ministry of Michael & Debi Pearl. Through books and tapes, the Pearls are training parents to break the bad habits passed down from former generations and to recognize and emulate the wisdom of those who have gone before. The Bible and common sense are the foundations for effective parenting.
www.puzzlemaker.com – make up your own puzzles to print and use.
www.timberdoodle.com - specializing in hands-on learning tools and home school curriculum that seeks to honor Christ.
www.vegsource.com/homeschool/ - Home School message boards, used books, & more.
www.wholeheart.org - Since its birth in 1994, Whole Heart Ministries has been dedicated to helping Christian parents raise wholehearted children who will live for Christ.
http://homeschoolinginidaho.com/