Resources

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Here is an ever growing list of links associated with home schooling and resources for home schooling parents and those who would like to provide educational opportunities to their children. ENJOY! 

Note: All of these are links to external websites. WISDOM is not responsible for any content accessed by the below links.

ART RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS 

  • Art for Kids Hub - Here you’ll find all kinds of art lessons for kids, including how to draw for kids, even painting and origami for kids. (NEW)
  • KinderArt - The goal of KinderArt® has been and always will be, to make art lessons accessible to everyone. (NEW)
  • NurtureStore Art Lessons - Looking for online art lessons for your children? This free homeschool art curriculum gives you a year of creative lessons that include art history for kids and lots of new art techniques. (NEW)
  • Teach Art At Home - Your art instruction resource for self-learners and home schoolers. You will find homeschool art curriculum, online art courses, and free art projects. (NEW)

BIBLE RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Adventures in Odyssey - Adventures in Odyssey is an award-winning, original audio drama series created for ages 8-12 and enjoyed by the whole family. (NEW)
  • Audio Bible Stories - Grandmother and experienced Bible teacher Joelee Chamberlain originally recorded these audio overviews of books of the Bible for her grandchildren. (NEW) 
  • The Bible Project - We are a crowdfunded project that produces media to help people everywhere experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.  Free. (NEW)
  • The Bible Project on Youtube - Experience the Bible’s unified story. (NEW)
  • U B David + I’ll B Jonathan - Free Bible-based correspondence program has helped thousands of children, youth and adults build godly character and grow strong in the Christian faith.. (NEW)
  • Bible Stories for Kids - Signup to receive Kids Corner's faith forming weekly devotions, Bible stories, Liz & Friends podcast, Kids in Action videos, and more. (NEW)

BLOG FAVORITES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Grace Grow Edify - Creating strong roots at home through faith and education
  • Hip Homeschool Moms - Huge website of tips and encouragement for homeschoolers.
  • Homeschool Your Boys - My desire is that Homeschool Your Boys will be a place where parents are inspired to teach their sons in a way which will most engage their minds and their hearts.
  • Live Life with Your Kids – Wherever you turn on this blog, you’ll find encouragement to be intentional, relational and heart focused in all areas of family life.
  • Our Homeschool Life - My goal is to support your homeschooling lifestyle with resources, tips, and encouragement.
  • Practical Pages – This Charlotte Mason–inspired blog is a treasure trove of practical tips, art & projects & free pages.
  • Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life
  • Rock Your Homeschool - Learning doesn’t have to be boring or stressful. Find out how to make it a positive experience for your kids & you!
  • Simple Homeschool - I love the advantages homeschooling gives my kids, and this lifestyle fits perfectly with who we are as a family.
  • Table Life Blog - All the small things we do in our homeschools each day add up to something big.
  • This Reading Mama - Hi! I’m Becky, a homeschooling mama with 4 blessings who keep me on my toes (and knees).

BOOK LISTS for HOME SCHOOLERS 

BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE 

  • Books Vooks - Millions of Books from Top Authors Available for free reading in the Niche of your choice. (*Needs Parental Supervision - but has thousands of children & youth  books available free online.) (NEW)
  • Google Books - Search the world’s most comprehensive index of full-text books.   (*Needs Parental Supervision - but has thousands of children & youth  books available free online.) (NEW)
  • Gutenberg – over 49,000 free books for download
  • How to Access Books from Universities in Alberta - First, choose your local Library system and then do a search for the book you want.
  • LibriVox - Free Public Domain Audiobooks (Read by volunteers from around the world!) (NEW)
  • Open Library - Open Library is a universal catalog for book metadata. Our goal is to create a web page for every book ever published. (*Needs Parental Supervision - but has thousands of children & youth books available free online.) (NEW)

BUSY BAGS for HOME SCHOOLERS 

  • Busy Bags 101 - Busy bags are an awesome way to keep toddlers and preschooler quietly occupied.
  • Busy Toddler - A HUGE site with tons of busy bag activities. Great site. (NEW)
  • Tried and True Busy Bags - Busy bags are for times when little ones need to be kept busy for a few moments.
  • Wooden Toddler Busy Box - Busy boxes are really a win win. They’re entertaining for toddlers and help mom stay sane.

CAREER PLANNING for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Career Aptitude Test - This free career aptitude test can give you insight into your job personality. (NEW)
  • Career Fit - We all know that there’s more to being a good fit for a job than just how smart you are and your personality type.
  • Career Fitter - The Career Test trusted by Companies, Universities, and Human Resource Departments around the world. (NEW)
  • Career Insite - This is your one-stop guide to career planning. You’ll find everything you need to plan your work and learning here.
  • Career Profiles - A website that provides a summary of thousands of potential careers including the average salary, work hours, employment rate, and entry-level educational requirements. (NEW)
  • Career Test - Recommendations for great new careers that best match your answers.  (NEW)
  • My Blueprint - Simple student portfolios and career education resources.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - It provides a summary of thousands of potential careers including the average salary, work hours, employment rate, to help a person determine if a degree and/or job is a good fit. (American, but it might be useful.) (NEW)

CATHOLIC RESOURCES FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

CHRISTMAS RESOURCES & MORE for HOME SCHOOLERS

CURRENT EVENTS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS 

  • CNN 10 Student News - CNN’s 10 minutes of World News Coverage (for grades 6 to 12) *Reviewing each episode is recommended.  Free (NEW)
  • Current Events (& Christian Worldview) for Your Teens - Here are resources to study current events with high schoolers and middle schoolers. (NEW)
  • DoGo News - DOGO has grown into the leading global literacy platform used by millions of students and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. (NEW)
  • KidNuz Podcast - Today’s top stories and current events - all non partisan and age appropriate. To engage kids in current events, encourage critical thinking and spark meaningful conversations. (NEW)
  • PragerU - PragerU offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. (NEW)
  • World Watch News - A 10 minute news show designed for teens that is far from what is on most networks today. Christian.  (Free week trial. $7.99 month / $79.99 yr) (NEW)

CURRICULUM REVIEWS for HOME SCHOOLERS

CURRICULUM SUPPLIERS for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Please click here for WISDOM’s list of curriculum suppliers

EDUCATIONAL EXTRAS for HOME SCHOOLERS

ELEMENTARY RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • The Amazing - Incredible Handwriting Worksheet Maker - Make full-page custom handwriting worksheets in seconds!  (NEW)
  • Around the World I Spy Worksheets – Help kids start to learn about countries around the world with these super cute, free printable I spy worksheets.
  • Continent Song 1 - Easy educational Extra.
  • Continent Song 2 - Teach the kids how to sing the Continents!
  • Countries Around the World – Explore other countries around the world with these super cute, free printable country coloring pages!
  • Five in a Row Lesson Plans - Please note that these resources are meant to complement, not replace, the Five in a Row units. *EXCELLENT! (NEW)  
  • The Dad Lab - TheDadLab has quickly become an online sensation. Also on Youtube and Facebook. (Science, crafts and play.) (NEW)
  • How to Play the Kaboom Game - This game can be used for multiple subject areas and to practice many concepts for any grade level. (NEW)
  • Kaboom Game Ideas - Find a way to use Kaboom! to teach/review EVERY content area, or any targeted skill. (NEW)
  • Magic Tree House Activities - Every two weeks a group of bloggers will do an activity based on the book. That means that in 24 weeks we will go through 12 books. *Ages 6 - 9 (NEW)
  • Magic Tree House Travel Map - The Magic Tree House books help to teach history and geography. (Great for transitioning from early readers to longer chapter books.) To go along with the series we have been filling in a Where in the World? Magic Tree House Map and now you can too. (NEW)

ENCOURAGEMENT & TIPS for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • What is a Morning Basket? - All ages can homeschool together doing activities like reading aloud, studying the arts, or even efficiently combining students for subjects.

FALL RESOURCES & EXTRAS for HOME SCHOOLERS

FINANCES & FRUGAL LIVING RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS 

  • Kids Money for Teachers - Here you’ll find important financial topics to cover by grade level, downloadable lesson plans, fun activities and games, and much more. (NEW)
  • Hidden Secrets of Money Series by Mike Maloney - Watch to learn about gold and silver, central banking, wealth cycles, deficit spending, monetary history, the financial crisis, the fiscal cliff, the debt ceiling and more. Recommended by a WISDOM Mom.  (NEW)

FREE RESOURCES FOR HOME SCHOOLERS (NEW)

GAMESCHOOLING for HOME SCHOOLERS

GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES FOR HOME SCHOOLERS 

  • Scratch the World Travel Map - Keep track of the countries you study, read about or travel to - using this map. Simply *scratch* off the coating. (Purchase online) (NEW)
  • Scrunch Map - This long lasting map of the world can be easily folded or "scrunched" Into the included storage pouch. (Purchase online) (NEW)
  • Worldle - This country outline identification game is pretty clever and really well built (and incredibly simple). (NEW)

GRADUATION IDEAS for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Celebrating Home School Graduates - It is our hope you will find inspiration to celebrate and honor your graduate in a memorable way unique to your child and your family. (NEW)
  • Easy Graduation Tassel Ornament - A lovely way to commemorate your Home School teen’s graduation! (NEW)
  • Five Lessons I Learned From Our Home School Graduations - There are so many lessons I learned from both of my sons’ homeschool graduations. I hope my thoughts will inspire you as you walk this path with your own children. (NEW)
  • Home School Graduation Guide - Whether you’re planning a small ceremony for a few close friends, or a larger event, we hope this guide will equip you to create a meaningful graduation ceremony. We know our future leaders are among our homeschool graduates. (NEW)
  • Twenty One Home School Graduation Ideas - I’ve gathered 21 amazing homeschool graduation ideas that will help your family to celebrate old traditions and make new memories. (NEW)

HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

HISTORY RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Christian History (12 volumes) – ‘The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years’ takes the reader on a journey spanning seven continents, dozens of empires and hundreds of nations.
  • Mystery of History is a chronological, Christian, complete world history curriculum. Easy-to-use, historically accurate, and Christ-centered.
  • Story of the World – Suitable for early and middle grades.
  • The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide – A resource book for teaching geography to children in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

HOME EDUCATION METHODS for HOME SCHOOLERS 

  • Home Education Methods - Discover the strengths of each approach, points to consider and resources to learn even more. (NEW)

HOME EDUCATION SUPPORT for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Alberta Home Education Association  - AHEA acts as a liaison between home educators and the Provincial Government with a focus on preserving the rights and freedoms of homeschooling parents in Alberta.
  • Alberta Homeschooling Association - (AHA) Alberta Homeschooling Association is a non-profit community of people interested in homeschooling and home-based education in Alberta. 
  • The Canadian Homeschooler - MY MISSION: To help Canadian homeschooling families connect with each other and also with companies and resources that will help them on their learning journey from start to finish.
  • Home School Legal Defense Association – Expert legal support, insurance coverage, and advice from our experienced staff are just some of the many benefits of joining HSLDA.
  • Statistical Research on Homeschooling - Focuses on homeschooling research, homeschool facts, homeschool fast facts, and in-depth scholarly articles.

HOME SCHOOL PHILOSOPHIES 

HOME SCHOOL RESOURCES FOR MULTIPLE SUBJECTS

INFORMATION - ALBERTA EDUCATION RESOURCES

INTERNET SAFETY FOR EVERYONE (NEW)

KINDERGARTEN RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

LEARNING STYLE RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS 

LEGO LINKS for HOMESCHOOLERS

MATH RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Boddle - Foster a love for Math (NEW) 
  • Chegg ($18.95 a month – Homework help and Exam Prep)
  • Discover 6 of the Best Math Card Games for Kids - Whether you’re looking for some easy card games to provide consolidation of a concept you have already taught, or even as a way to emphasize number facts; I’m sharing my top 6 math games with cards. (NEW)
  • Hooda Math Games – 500 Math Games for all ages
  • Illuminations – Educational Online Exercises (K-12)
  • IXL (memberships are available through WISDOM) -. IXL provides unlimited practice in more than 6000 math and English language arts topics. 
  • Jet Ski Addition - Do you know addition facts through 12? Can you add numbers in your head? (NEW)
  • Khan Academy – Empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
  • Life of Fred – Each section tells part of the life of Fred Gauss.
  • Math Blaster - Do you have what it takes to save the Galaxy? ($29.95 Life Time Membership) (NEW)
  • Math Enhancement Program - It includes lesson plans, practice books, answer keys, and Year End Reviews for Years 1 through 6. Very thorough resource and some solid math. (NEW)
  • Math Playground (K to Grade 6) - Math Playground was created for students who needed a fun way to practice math facts. Math Playground has grown to include problem solving and mathematical art to real world math and thinking games. (NEW)
  • Math Game Time (Pre-K to Grade 7) - Our games are fun, educational and trustworthy.  Math Game Time was created by educators to help kids succeed.  Our goal is to provide a fun, educational playground for students in Pre-K through 7th grade to excel in math.
  • Math Guy - MathGuy.us was created to provide FREE MATERIALS for use by math students, parents and teachers.(NEW)
  • )Math is Fun Multiplication Drills - We offer mathematics in an enjoyable and easy-to-learn manner, because we believe that mathematics is fun. K to 12
  • Math Nook (K to Grade 12) - Tons of online math games.
  • Math-U-See Placement Tests
  • Multiplication.com – All games center around learning the multiplication tables.
  • Prodigy Math - Every battle brings more skill-building math questions for students to solve.(NEW)
  • The Twenty+ BEST Math Card Games - A great way to engage kids who would otherwise loathe math practice is to play a game. Here you will find some of my favorite math card games, organized by topic! (NEW)
  • The Ultimate Homeschool Math Comparison - A great blog comparing many homeschool math curriculums.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES for HOMESCHOOLERS

NATURE STUDY RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • 1000 Hours Outside – The entire purpose of 1000 Hours Outside is to attempt to match screen time with nature time.
  • Evergreen Nature Study - Evergreen trees can be found all over. So they make a great winter nature study topic for your homeschool. (NEW) 
  • Handbook of Nature Study – Home of the Outdoor Hour Challenge
  • How to Begin Nature Study with Your Kids - It’s a great way for kids to learn about the natural world through hands-on time outside, exploring. (NEW) 
  • How to Go Hiking with Your Kids - One of the benefits of homeschooling that we truly enjoy is being able to travel whenever we want. (NEW) 
  • Nature Calendar - Every month I get emails and messages from families that tell me how much these simple calendars inspire them to get outside. (NEW)
  • Nature Study Freebies - Find great themed freebies on nature study for your homeschool: nature study notebooks, nature study journals, logs for nature study, and more.
  • Nature Study Ideas - This 10-day series will help inspire you with nature study ideas that take a simple approach.
  • 101 Nature Study Ideas for Homeschoolers - Welcome to a treasure trove of nature-inspired learning prompts.
  • Spring Nature Study Ideas - Ten different ideas for nature study topics to learn this spring. (NEW) 
  • Wild Kids Online Magazine - This month’s issue is 20 pages, in PDF form as always.  As always, it is 100% ad-free and absolutely free to print out, read online or send to your e-reader.(NEW)
  • Winter Nature Study Ideas - Winter is an amazing time to get outdoors to learn more about nature, but you can also easily bring your winter nature study indoors too. (NEW) 

NEW TO HOMESCHOOLING (WHERE TO START)

PERSONALITY TESTS 

PHYS ED RESOURCES for HOMESCHOOLERS (NEW)

PODCASTS for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Brave Writer - The creator and owner of the podcast is a veteran homeschooling mom of five who has learned not to take life or homeschooling...too seriously. (NEW)
  • Canada Homeschools Podcast - A great variety of podcasts.(NEW)
  • Honey! I’m Homeschooling the Kids - A podcast that steps into alternative education, parenting, and living a fun, fuller family life. (Alberta Mom!) (NEW)
  • It’s Not that Hard to Homeschool High School - Ann shares her own successes, strategies, and struggles from her experience homeschooling five ornery ordinary kids through graduation, and there are interviews with experts in all aspects of this journey. (NEW)
  • Making Biblical Family Life Practical - Hal and Melanie address real world issues, current events, marriage, parenting, raising sons, and family life. (NEW)
  • Papa’s Bible Stories - (Podcasts, Spotify, Audible and more) The stories are entirely Bible-based, scripture is quoted at every opportunity, and the kids are always pointed to the Bible as the authority. (NEW) 
  • Raising Arrows - Learn how to manage your home and homeschool with practical, simple, guilt-free ideas from a mom of 10! (NEW)
  • Raising Lifelong Learners - Join Colleen Kessler for interviews, audioblogs, tips, and encouragement to help your differently-wired kiddos become lifelong learners. (NEW)
  • Readaloud Revival - Host Sarah MacKenzie has built an amazing community that encourage parents to build a family culture around books. (NEW)
  • Schole Sisters - Classical education methods, the teachings of Charlotte Mason, and three friends who have the heart to encourage homeschooling moms to teach with leisure (schole).  (NEW)
  • The Simple Homeschool Podcast - Helping you discover the unique style of home education that fits your unique family. (NEW)
  • Simply Convivial - Focus your attention on Christ, on faithful stewardship and obedience, and on doing the right next thing. (NEW)
  • The Smiling Homeschooler - This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! (NEW)
  • 36 Educational Podcasts for Homeschoolers with Teens - Free educational podcasts are a great way for homeschoolers to explore a variety of topics and current events, especially if you homeschool high school. (NEW)
  • Sonlight Connections: A Homeschool Podcast - Join us for inspirational

conversations about literature based learning and general home education. (NEW)

  • Stark Raving Dad - Welcome to the Life Without School podcast, where I help you and your children live the life you want to, not just the one you’re told you should. (NEW)
  • 10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool - Pam Barnhill unpacks how to have a better homeschool 10 minutes at a time. Full of practical tips, stories, interviews, and inspiration. (NEW)
  • Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network Shows - Lots of different hosts and programs. (NEW)
  • The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Podcasts - Listening to podcasts can be a great way for homeschool moms (and dads!) to receive encouragement, inspiration, and engage in self-education. (A HUGE list!) (NEW)
  • Your Morning Basket - All your burning Morning Time questions answered right here -- every other Tuesday. (NEW)

POETRY TEA TIME for HOME SCHOOLERS 

PRESCHOOL RESOURCES for HOMESCHOOLERS

PRINTABLES for HOMESCHOOLERS 

PROGRAM PLANNING RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • WISDOM’s Education Program Plan - Your Education Program Plan (EPP) is your most important document. It defines your home education program, assures your authority, and prevents imposition of provincial testing. Your plan is flexible, and you may change it at any time in the year.
  • My Child’s Learning – A Parent Resource – This resource will provide you with a better understanding of Alberta’s curriculum and related information for your child. 
  • World Book Typical Course of Study – This American resource has a page showing what is taught in each grade. It is very helpful for putting together Program Plans for your child. (My favorite!)

READING RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Bob Books - The clean layout, short words, and simple phonics make learning to read a fun and natural step for a child that knows the alphabet.
  • Explode The Code is a research-based, multisensory program geared to improving literacy with direct, systematic, phonics instruction. (A favorite!)
  • Five Popular Homeschool Reading Curriculums Explained (& How to Choose)  Learn the features of all five curriculums, along with who they might be a good fit for and the cost of each one. Bonus tips on how to make learning to read less stressful (from a homeschool veteran).
  • How to Read Aloud Everyday! - (by Sarah Mackenzie) I‘m convinced that the minutes and hours I spend reading to my children are the best invested moments of my entire life.
  • How to Set Reading Goals for your Children - a great tutorial on how to set reading goals. 
  • Letter of the Week – created by a homeschool mom for children from birth to age 11. Free. (Very good.)
  • Mrs. Perkins Dolch Words – a website dedicated to providing teachers and parents with everything they need to teach Dolch sight words to their children.
  • Reading Bear is the first free program online to teach beginning readers vocabulary and concepts.
  • Starfall (K to Grade 3) Free
  • Bethlehem books - A small, home grown publishing company dedicated to restoring to families a treasury of wholesome, character-building literature.
  • Eighth day books - Eighth Day Books has specialized in classic books across the disciplines of art, science, and the humanities since 1988. 

RECIPES for HOMESCHOOLERS (QUICK & EASY!) 

  • The Best Vegetable Dip - A family favorite for years!
  • Muffin Tin Mondays - Basically you just use a muffin tin, load it up with a variety of different foods and serve the muffin tin as your child’s plate for lunch (or dinner).
  • Texas Brownies - Another family favorite - quick and easy!
  • Tiger Bars - These were on the back of the Chipits Butterscotch bag. So good!

SCIENCE RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR HOME SCHOOLERS 

  • Country of the Week -  Gorgeous country profile sheets, coloring sheets, word searches, recommended videos and so much more. (Year - $48 or Month - $5) (NEW)
  • The Flower Letters -  Ready to step back in time to experience powerful stories of love and intrigue, all told through actual letters?  Each letter is packed with elements designed to enhance the storytelling experience. ($12 / month) (NEW)
  • Letters from Afar - Welcome to Letters From Afar, the ongoing story of an explorer traveling the world. You'll learn about each destination's culture, cuisine, wildlife, landmarks, oddities, heritage, and more! (Monthly - $6, 6 months - $36, Year - $72) (NEW)
  • Letters From Francis - Meet Francis, a fun-loving little goat living at the Segunda Vida animal rescue ranch alongside Dr. Hank, the ranch veterinarian. Each month, Francis meets new animals from all around the world.  (Monthly, 6 month, 12 month plans - starting at $6) (NEW)
  • Heritage Letter -  Imagine receiving a new letter in the mail each month from someone significant from America's great past. An explorer, a leader, a statesman, a pioneer, an inventor, a scientist, a doctor, a naturalist, an author, an artist… ($6 US monthly) (NEW)
  • Polar Pen Pal - Each mailing includes postcards with details of their life in the Arctic! You also get a monthly boarding pass to their Arctic Learning Adventure, which has additional content for subscribers on a special page online. (6 week, 6 month, or 6-in-one package - $36 and up) (NEW)
  • Post From The Past - Each letter is from a different historical figure (like a scientist, author, artist, or inventor) that made an outstanding contribution to the world. They will tell you the stories of their life. You'll also get a photo of that historical figure with each letter, and access to free digital downloads that go along with the letter. ($11.77 Cdn Monthly) (NEW)
  • Sunnie Press - Every month, you'll get a map in the mail, ready to unfold and color! Each one is different and each is a fun surprise. The front side can be colored, while the back is full of activities, facts, and a checklist to keep everyone entertained for a while. ($8 US a month) (NEW)
  • Writings From The Wild - The letters, written by a different animal each month, include new vocabulary words and encourage readers to learn more about the animal. In addition to the letter you'll get each month, the envelope also includes a collector's card and access to a downloadable activity sheet. (Monthly - $6, 6 month - $36, 12 month - $72  and up) (NEW)

SUMMER EXTRAS & MORE for HOME SCHOOLERS

UNIT STUDY RESOURCES for HOME SCHOOLERS

USED BOOKS AND CURRICULUM for HOME SCHOOLERS

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS FOR HOME SCHOOLERS (NEW)

WINTER RESOURCES & MORE for HOME SCHOOLERS

  • Snow Volcano - “I wanted to incorporate some science into all this fun snowy play.

YOUTUBE RESOURCES FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

  • A Homeschool Family by Tim Hawkins - Oh, the misconceptions and realities of homeschool life, from comedian (and homeschool dad)  (NEW)
  • Blimey Cow - Just a couple of (home school) brothers trying to make the world a little less messy. (NEW)
  • Boyd Family Adventures - WE ARE THE BOYD FAMILY!!! A giant, weird, traveling, hippie, homeschooling family with 8 KIDS! (Home school with WISDOM)   (NEW)
  • Dad Can - A dad reading Magic Treehouse and Geronimo Stilton aloud. (Great for beginning readers to listen to while reading the books.) (NEW) 
  • Hack Schooling Makes Me Happy - When 13 year-old Logan LaPlante grows up, he wants to be happy and healthy. (NEW)

We are looking for individuals willing to help home schooling students, especially in Math, Science, and English. If you are currently tutoring or interested in beginning, please contact us. If you know of someone who is working as a tutor, please let us know.

Our current list of tutors is available below. For information regarding the subjects tutors offer, please contact them directly.

Province-Wide

Rob Krausz B.Engineering, B.Education Math/Physics, PhD

Expert instructor and tutor with extensive experience in high school, college and university Mathematics, Statistics and Science. Live online tutoring using Skype/Zoom and a free virtual whiteboard. $60/hr for 1-to-1 tutoring, Discounted rate for 2-hr-long session. For more info, including rates and student reviews, please visit my website: www.robkrausz.com

rkrausz@telus.net

Christian Royce - High School Core Courses

Christian typically offers a free first session with every student where he covers logistics, questions, etc. 403-801-4347

Derek Ballinger - Math & Science Tutor

ONLINE, Virtual Classes and in-personI am a homeschooling parent of four and former engineer-turned-teacher who now works with families as a science and math tutor. I am a certified teacher in Washington State and taught math (from pre-algebra to calculus), physics, and chemistry classes in both public and private schools with over 10 years of experience. With the onset of COVID and social distancing, I have been diversifying my tutoring to be able to offer online sessions over Zoom (preferred), Google meetup, or Skype, as well. Please feel free to message, text, or email me to find out how I might be able to help the student in your family who may need a little (or a lot!) of extra help in these technical subjects. Find me on Facebook, here. (403) 458-0454

ballingd@gmail.com

Mobile Tutors EduServices

Mobile Tutors EduServices is Alberta's #1 and multiple award-winning providers of in-home tutoring, online tutoring, and test-prep services. We specialize in all subject areas and cater to all students and all grade levels from Pre-K to University level. Our tutoring services are delivered (online, throughout Canada) and (in-person/in-home within the Edmonton area). 

Email: info@mobiletutors.ca
Contact person: Shaun Boyle
Phone: (780) 710-5868
Toll free: (855) 917-1855
https://mobiletutors.ca/

Shelley Dowd

I tutor Early Literacy, Speech and Language with daily/weekly lesson plans. Would you like to see your child/children get better grades in reading, writing, spelling, and increase their comprehension levels?
A few of my strategies for success:
Multisensory Learning...Visual Techniques, Auditory Techniques, Tactile Techniques, Kinesthetic Techniques
If you would like more information about the strategies and the materials I use, feel free to ask me any questions that you may have. 780-903-1451

shelleydowd@gmail.com

Renny Khan

Renny is offering his expertise as a private tutor and online course teacher in Language Arts and Social Studies/History and Canadian Gov’t to homeschoolers in grade 7 to 12. (If parents are interested in having one of these courses for their elementary student, Renny is also open to creating an option for them.) All courses are very affordable as he has a passion for education and preparing students to succeed.

Renny holds a bachelor's degree (joint honors: history and political science) from McGill University, where he studied on a full scholarship, and a master's degree in political science from the University of Alberta. He has worked in government policy and university administration for 22 years. Renny has significant experience teaching students from different levels and in a variety of settings (primary,junior high, senior high, as well as adult learners). He has lived in 2 countries and speaks English and French fluently. Renny has travelled to 50 countries in 6 continents, conducted business in 40 countries, and has cultural competency in over 30 cultures. He has a passion for education and preparing students to succeed. Together with his wife, Charmayne, they have homeschooled their children, two of whom have already graduated from high school and are pursuing postsecondary studies.

780-667-5534
Website

A & D Tutoring

A & D Tutoring is a Tutoring and Testing company here in Edmonton that has been in the industry for 29 years now and is currently the best rated tutoring service in the city. We offer educational services for both children and adult learners across Alberta with the goal to help people meet and exceed their academic and career goals. Some of the services we provide include: Elementary Tutoring, High School Tutoring, University Tutoring, Computer Training for Adults, Customer Service Training, GED (General Education Development) Testing and Training as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) courses and camps for children. We also proctor Pearson VUE, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and other school related exams like entrance, midterm, and finals. We do this all while accentuating the Alberta curriculum.

Our mission is to create a positive and safe learning environment for all learners through a unique and individualized learning experience to enable long-term competence and success. We promote acceptance, inclusivity and diversity and are dedicated to being a reliable academic support system. We pride ourselves in setting people up for success both academically and professionally.

stephaniekaboyo@adtutoring.com
780-444-9349

Renny Khan

780-667-5534
rennykhan88@outlook.com
https://carpe-diem795.webnode.page/

Andrew Gill

Jr High Math and English
andrew@thegillfarm.com
587-252-4222

BETHANY FEHR – CREATIVE WRITING TUTOR

I am a creative writing coach and fiction editor with a passion for equipping young writers to tell meaningful stories that ignite hearts and illuminate truth. I offer live online coaching sessions with personalized assignments to help serious writing students develop their skills at any stage of the writing process. I’m happy to help your student move forward with a writing project in progress or to guide them through a new project from scratch. New students receive a complimentary 15-minute introductory call to discuss your student’s needs. I charge $30 per 45-minute live session.

impactfictionediting.com
bethany@impactfictionediting.com
587-545-6274

Bonnyville

Cindy Duncan

780-812-8624

Charlie Gill

Subjects: Jr. and Sr. High English

Tutor Information: I've been homeschooled with WISDOM since I was in elementary school and have preferred it to traditional public schooling. I have a strong interest and ability in English, along with an interest in various areas of history. My favourite WISDOM courses were Creative Writing and Art History.

In-person/Online: I can do province-wide online tutoring, or in-person tutoring in Bonnyville

Payment Rates: $25 an hour

Contact Information: eleganttwilight@thegillfarm.com or 587-252-6457

Calgary

Samuel Dallaire

403-730-0269

Dieuwke Meier

403-273-2731

dieuwkemeier@gmail.com

Holly Wiebe

certified teacher with 10+ years of classroom experience reading support for grades 2-8 (403) 688-2454
wiebetutoring@gmail.com

Allison Froese

I have experience teaching all ages of both kids and adults. I was home schooled kindergarten through grade 12 before attending 1 year of bible school and a little over a year at university studying music and education. I am equipped to tutor core subjects in elementary school and junior high as well as high school math, chemistry, and biology. I am looking to serve families in Alberta ranging from Calgary to Red Deer. If you would like more information, or are wondering if I might be a good fit for your family, please contact me.

403-701-2284
bookfanatic42@gmail.com

Jody Blaser

Caring and dedicated Educational Assistant involved in the community with over 18 years of classroom experience. Strong leadership and multitasking abilities, recognized for excellent communication skills and ability to manage all kind of special educational needs for children and teenagers.

Exshaw, AB
403-609-4954
Jodyblaser11@gmail.com

Jana Drapal 

I work for the Calgary Catholic School Board currently as a Substitute Teacher. I have been an English secondary teacher since 2008 and also have a Masters in Religious Education. I am able to assist homeschoolers with junior high English as well as High School English, as well as Religious Studies.

I can be reached by email at janadrapal@yahoo.com or by telephone at 403-764-6621.

 

Drayton Valley

Arrin

780-542-0691

draytonvalleytutor@yahoo.ca

Edmonton

Elizabeth D. Saipe

780-484-8114

Avaleen Stanislaus

PhD in ChemistryWilling to tutor Math/Science in Edmonton

ae_stanislaus@yahoo.com

Anas Alsaid

answeb@hotmail.com

Karen Lietz

lietzkytt@yahoo.com 587-974-1358 Chinese, Chemistry, Math, Biology, and English

School is Easy Edmonton

https://www.schooliseasy.com

Teacher's Pet Educational Services Inc.

Tutorial services for Kindergarten to Post-Secondary
780-434-8224
www.tpet.ca/tutoring/
tutoring@tpet.ca 

Grand Prairie

Kim Matthews

780-774-3225
rkmatthews@abnorth.com

Medicine Hat

Derek Ballinger - Math & Science Tutor

ONLINE, Virtual Classes and in-person

I am a homeschooling parent of four and former engineer-turned-teacher who now works with families as a science and math tutor. I am a certified teacher in Washington State and taught math (from pre-algebra to calculus), physics, and chemistry classes in both public and private schools with over 10 years of experience. With the onset of COVID and social distancing, I have been diversifying my tutoring to be able to offer online sessions over Zoom (preferred), Google meetup, or Skype, as well.

Please feel free to message, text, or email me to find out how I might be able to help the student in your family who may need a little (or a lot!) of extra help in these technical subjects. Find me on Facebook, here.

(403) 458-0454
ballingd@gmail.com

Red Deer

Family Learning Centre

403-392-4749
familylearningcentre.ca

I am offering private tutoring services for piano, music theory and logic. I have an ARCT in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and was an A+ student in the Canon Press logic curriculum during high school.  I'll travel to Ponoka, Bashaw, Lacombe, Red Deer, Stettler, Rimbey, Camrose, Wetaskiwin and the surrounding areas, and will also consider teaching online, when necessary.

ivoryandiron@protonmail.com 

Annette Bradshaw

Clive, AB
587-400 5509
annette.a.bradshaw@gmail.com
In-person preferred

I homeschooled all three of my children (now in grades 4, 11 and 12) since Kindergarten. I always loved Math and have enjoyed helping people understand and do well in this facinating subject. Available to tutor all grades of Math; first session free to just meet and make a plan.

Spruce Grove

Joel Alexander

780-962-3977
joel@gmx.ca

Stony Plain

Shelley Dowd: ELI

Early Literacy, Reading, Writing, Comprehension, Speech & Grammar
shelleydowd@gmail.com

Britney Bomersback (Grade 6 & Under; some Grade 7/8; experience with learning disabilities)

780-236-1137
britneycb@gmail.com

Nicole Aasgard

780-686-2182
naasgard@hotmail.com

 
 
 
 
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