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Homeschooling Resources

Homeschool Huddle Quarterly Newsletter

Programs
Tue, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
This new book club reads a variety of classics and award-winning titles and meets for discussion and fun. November's selection: Elatsoe by Darcy Littlebadger. Grades 6 - 8.

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
November's book is Swindle by Gordon Korman. Pick up your copy of the book at the Santori Library Children's Desk after October 26. Reading level 3-5 grade.

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125
Celebrate the holidays with a craft, snacks, music, and festive activities for the whole family.

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
This new book club reads a variety of classics and award-winning titles and meets for discussion and fun. November's selection: The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore. Ages 11 - 14.

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
Discover the enduring classics, discuss with other readers, and engage in fun comprehension activities. Pick up your copy of the book after November 21. Reading level 3-5 grade.

Fri, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
Bring your own games or play ours! Ages 6-11 with a caregiver.

Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Fiber artist Natasha Lehrer Lewis will guide us through the wool felting process with a cute little fox to take home! Registration required. Grade levels 1-5.

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
Discover the enduring classics, discuss with other readers, and engage in fun comprehension activities. Pick up your copy of the book after December 19. Reading level 3-5 grade.

Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
We read a variety of classics and award-winning titles and meet for discussion and fun. January's selection: Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds. Ages 11 - 14.

APLD Website Resources

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.

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Book Match

 Get a list of 10 book suggestions for your child from our expert children’s staff. 


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Learning Express

 Explore a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses.  

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Mango Languages

Access to over 70 foreign language courses and 20 ESL courses.

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Teachables

 Access an Online Hub of 30,000 Ready-to-Use Free Printable Learning Resources for Every Subject | PreK-6.  

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External Resources

Christian Homeschool Advocacy Resources Inspiration & Support

Homeschool support group site.

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Connections Academy

An online homeschool alternative, Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school for K–12.  

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The Curriculm Choice

A Guide to Classical Homeschooling. 

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HSLDA

Illinois homeschool law at a glance. 

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Home Educator

Interested in homeschooling? Here’s what you need to know.

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Homeschool Pop

A fun elementary learning channel from a real homeschool dad.

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Homeschool Planet

An easy, flexible, full-feature online homeschool planner.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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Power Homeschool

An online homeschool program.  

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Scholastic

Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise.   

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TEDEd

Feed and expand your curiosity with our award-winning animated shorts.  

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