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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read 1000 books to your child before kindergarten. Record the reading on the log each time you read a book. When you have finished filling in the log, bring it in for a prize.
Book Match
Get a list of 10 book suggestions for your child from our expert children’s staff.
Learning Express
Explore a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses.
Mango Languages
Access to over 70 foreign language courses and 20 ESL courses.
Teachables
Access an Online Hub of 30,000 Ready-to-Use Free Printable Learning Resources for Every Subject | PreK-6.
External Resources
Christian Homeschool Advocacy Resources Inspiration & Support
Homeschool support group site.
Connections Academy
An online homeschool alternative, Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school for K–12.
The Curriculm Choice
A Guide to Classical Homeschooling.
HSLDA
Illinois homeschool law at a glance.
Home Educator
Interested in homeschooling? Here’s what you need to know.
Homeschool Pop
A fun elementary learning channel from a real homeschool dad.
Homeschool Planet
An easy, flexible, full-feature online homeschool planner.
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois State Board of Education’s webpage on homeschooling, where you will find information on registration, requirements, resources, and more.
Khan Academy
A library of trusted, standards-aligned lessons that cover math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.
National Geographic
Games, videos, and fascinating content about our world.
https://teachables.scholastic.com/teachables/homepage.html: Teacher-created lesson plans and activity sheets spanning all subjects. Free with an APLD library card.
Power Homeschool
An online homeschool program.
Scholastic
Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise.
TEDEd
Feed and expand your curiosity with our award-winning animated shorts.