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Educational and teaching supplies
Using recommendations from our members,
we've compiled a list of catalogs and web sites you may find useful for buying teaching supplies
and educational material of all kinds.
If you have anything to add or correct, please contact us
or post to our
online forum.
 Bare Books.
As a creative writing experience, Bare Books are recognized by children as professionally bound "real" books. The blank pages stir their imagination and spark their eagerness to create their own books. The finished products are very special and will be cherished by children and their parents.
Contact info:
http://www.barebooks.com
or 1-800-255-9228
Childcraft.
Contact info:
http://www.childcrafteducation.com
or 1-800-631-5652
Classroom Direct
Contact info:
http://www.classroomdirect.com
or 1-800-248-9171
FUN Books.
To produce life-long learners, we need to show our children that learning is not just something that they get graded on or that only happens during certain hours of the day or certain times of the year. We need to help them hang on to the natural joy of learning that every child is born with, to help them see that learning new things is fun, and to help them realize that learning can take place anywhere and at anytime.
Contact info:
http://www.fun-books.com
or 1-888-386-7020
Kaeden Books.
Books to complement reading programs; written for early emergent and fluent readers in pre-kindergarten through second grade. These fun stories help your children develop confidence in the reading process
through the use of predictability, repetition and patterns.
Contact info:
http://www.kaeden.com
or 1-800-890-READ
Lakeshore Learning.
Innovative learning materials and top-quality educational products have made Lakeshore a favorite with teachers, parents -
- and kids -- for 50 years! From language and literacy to science and mathematics, we’re proud to bring you the very best in school supplies, teaching materials and classroom tools for early childhood, elementary, high school and adult education.
Contact info:
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
or 1-800-778-4456
Nasco.
Offering over 60,000 products, NASCO provides educational materials, classroom school supplies, and products for the following areas: agricultural sciences, farm and ranch, anatomical/nursing, arts and crafts, science, dissection materials, living and preserved specimens, early childhood, day care, and many more.
Contact info:
http://www.nascofa.com
or 1-800-558-9595
Lakeshore Learning.
Contact info:
http://www.pcicatalog.com
or 1-800-594-4263
Rainbow Resource.
Very good prices on a wide variety of learning tools for homes and schools. Ask them to send you their HUGE catalog.
Contact info:
http://www.rainbowresource.com
R.O.C.K. Solid..
Christian homeschool resources.
Contact info:
http://www.rocksolidinc.com
Saxon Homeschool.
Contact info:
http://www.saxonhomeschool.com
or 1-800-416-8171
Scholastic.
Contact info:
http://www.scholastic.com
or 1-800-724-6527
Seedling Publications.
Founded in 1991, Seedling Publications was built upon the premise that appropriate materials have a tremendous impact on the success of young readers. Now part of the Continental Press Family in Elizabethtown, PA, we offer over 240 fiction and nonfiction titles that are ideal for independent reading, Reading Recovery, and Guided Reading.
Contact info:
http://www.seedlingpub.com
or 1-800-233-0759
Sing 'n' Learn.
Established by a homeschooling family to provide teachers with a source for products which use the medium of music to teach (geography, presidents, books of the Bible, Bible verses, etc.) In addition to the musical sets, other auditory products such as story tapes, audio books, and radio theater are available. Free catalogs.
Contact info:
http://www.singnlearn.com
or 1-800-460-1973
Wright Group/McGraw-Hill.
Contact info:
http://www.wrightgroup.com
or 1-800-648-2970 or
or http://www.mhkids.com
(their children's publishing division, which sells a lot to home schools)
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