Homeschooling Resources at PFPL
The Park Forest Public Library has added a wide range of curriculum materials for children K-8th grade. We have assembled 16 kits for use by teachers, homeschoolers, parents, and independent learners. All of our resources are designed to enrich curricula and student learning and cover a variety of topics chosen in cooperation with teachers, homeschoolers, and parents in the community.
Resources include books, CDs, games, and models chosen to appeal to a variety of learning styles and ages. These resources are designed to meet the needs of elementary and middle school students. We hope you enjoy this collection located at the end of our juvenile non-fiction collection in the kids' zone area.
Nature Explore Kits are available for in-house use only in the kids' zone.
For more information, call the kids' zone at 708-748-3731 ext. 241 or stop in to speak to a staff member.
Other Homeschooling Links
Beestar.org - Provides innovative online math and reading exercises for kids. It has helped thousands of students achieve excellent grades. Using its curriculum-based programs for only 20 minutes a week, students can effectively master the core knowledge and skills taught in school. Parents can monitor performance online and know exactly what their students need. Beestar provides motivational recognitions every week that bring a lot of fun to learning.
Community for Accredited Online Schools
Steve Spangler Science Experiments - Provides a guide for various science experiments that can be performed safely at home with adult supervision.
Homeschool.com - The #1 Homeschooling Community
Maths Chase - Fun and Free Math Games!
PBS Parents - Explore learning activities on PBS Parents
STEAM (from South Suburban Library Homeschool Network) - Explore various science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities geared towards homeschoolers at libraries in the surrounding area.
https://householdquotes.co.uk/homeschooling/ - Homeschooling overview and many other helpful links.
World Book Online Typical Course of Study
Transitioning to a College
EDsmart - Homeschool to College: The Essential Guide
Maryville University - Guide for Homeschool Students Transitioning to College