Exhibitors – 2009
2009 Exhibitors
3P Learning – Mathletics – online math curriculum resource
ABeka Book – Christian textbooks
Academy of Science for Kids – Little Professor Science Kits
Accountable Kids – The Accountable Kids Parenting Program
Add-A-Century Timeline – History Timeline System
Alpha Omega Publications – Switched-On Schoolhouse, LIFEPAC, Horizons, Alpha Omega Academy
AM 1160 WYLL – Radio station
American School – Accredited distance education high school/ general high school and college preparatory.
Apologia Educational Ministries - Homeschool science
Arbonne International – Health and wellness products, home business opportunity
Artistic Memories by Alice Craig – Artwork to bless the Home; and also bring comfort for those parents grieving the loss of a child
Arts Attack – Atelier Homeschool Art Program. Award winning DVD-based art curriculum ages 4-16. Art appreciation/print kits, art supply kits.
Assistive Writing Solutions, Inc. – Just The Write Size Structured Writing Paper
Astronomy Delight – Astronomy curriculums
Baker Trittin Press / Tweener Ministries – Motivating Books for Boys written by Dads and High School Students. Accompanying Language Arts Curriculum. Includes competitions for High School Authors, Artists, and Song Writers.
Barefoot Books – Beautiful children’s books, puppets, puzzles and CD’s
BJU Press – BJU Press educational materials and services
Brainetics LLC – Brainetics Math and Memory Program – DVD set
Brooks with Books – Vintage hard-to-find Books
Carpenter Phonics – Repetitive, systematic phonic/sight word curriculum for beginning/struggling readers
CBH Ministries – Keys for Kids devotionals, Devotional books, Down Gilead Lane CDs, Classic CBH Songtime & Storytime CDs
Cedarville University – Cedarville Univeristy is a Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. Home-schooled students fit right in at Cedarville, partly because we provide the same values-centered education. Cedarville’s home-school graduates pursue majors in numerous fields and many home-schooled students take on leadership roles at CU.
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University – Education resources for gifted children
Championship Chess – Chess workbooks, DVDs and CDs; chess sets, demonstration boards, chess clocks and score books
Cheryl Moeller Production – Homeschool Your Preschooler on $1 a Day, Lexi’s Homeschool Diary – a novel with curriculum, Baby Saves Christmas – a novel with curriculum, Aunt Sarah’s Alaskan Cookbook – a novel with curriculum
Children’s Books – Many different publishers
Christian Liberty Academy & Press – We publish Christian textbooks and educational materials. We also provide home school curriculum from Preschool to 12th grade.
Christian Youth Theater – Children’s Theater Classes, Family Theater Shows
Classical Conversations – Classical Conversations, IEW, Apologia, Saxon, Veritas Press, Memoria Press, Greek-n-Such
College Assistance Plus (CAPlus) of Chicago – Educational/College financial aid consulting & academic coaching
Concerned Communications - Homeschool Curriculum
Consignment Books – Large selection of used K-12 homeschool curriculum and educational resources, including but not limited to books, toys, games, manipulatives, videos, CDs, etc.
Cornerstone Learning Connections – Integrated Multi-sensory Language Arts program featuring Alphabet, Phonics, Reading, Handwriting and Spelling; Educator’s Publishing Service; Singapore Math, Science, & English
Coulee Region House of Knowledge – Used homeschool curriculum Pre-K – 12
Courtship Connection – Tools for training in character, purity, and courtship
Creation Truth Foundation – Truth in Science Curriculum
Current Curriculum – Current, classroom-ready print activities taken from today’s world
CybeRShala.com, Inc. – Online Teacher Facilitated Structured Singapore Math (US Edition) Curriculum
Dave Ramsey – The Lampo Group – Books and educational materials teaching kids ages 3 – 18 about handling money
Digital Frog International - Educational natural science software
Digital Interactive – DIVE into math and science with video lectures on CD-ROM that teach Saxon Math and high school science
Discovery Toys – Educational toys, books, games and puzzles
Dove Chocolate Discoveries – Ready to make or ready to eat exclusive, and delicious, Dove Chocolate beverages and food items
Edu-Track Homeschool – Edu-Track Homeschool software
Einsteinhealthylearning/Motor Learning Centers Inc. – EinsteinCyclePC; Einstein Islands Software
Equal Exchange – Fair trade curriculum, organic & fair trade coffee, tea, snacks
Erin Brown Conroy – Books: parenting, writing, reading
Esther’s Place – Fiber art kits for needle felting, supplies for spinning, weaving, needle and wet felting
Excellence in Writing – Andrew Pudewa’s Teaching Writing and other grammar and writing helps
Faithful Bookshop – Classical products such as Veritas Press, Classical Academic Press, specializing in Logic and Latin
Family Time Magazine – Family Time Magazines, flyers for upcoming Baby Expo and Autism Seminar
Finding Christ Through Fiction – Biblical Fiction, Lapbooks, and Bible Study resources for all ages
For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries – Affordable marriage conferences and Biblical resources for couples
Foreign Language Friends - a complete multimedia experience designed to help children learn a foreign language easily and successfully
Get Organized! LLC – Fridge File; Home Operations Made Easy – Your Family Command Center
Gideons International – Distribution of Bibles, around the world, to over 190 countries, in 90 different languages
Good Steward Books – Books, DVD’s, Audio Drama’s and Audio Books from Focus on the Family, Crossway, Moody Publishers, Your Story Hour and many others.
Growing Healthy Homes – Nutritional curriculum, Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils
Gospel for Asia – Free books given out (Revolution in World Missions) and Profiles for sponsorship
Hands-On English with Linking Blocks – Linking Blocks manipulatives, student workbook, teacher manual, and teaching aids
Heritage Makers – Online books, calendars, cards, and posters
HL Games – GO mental, GO mental FUNDAmental, GO metnal SACRAmental, AmuseAmaze, Beadecked – educational, family board & card games
Home Educating Family Magazine – Home Educating Family Magazine, Well Planned Day Homeschool Planner
Home Field Advantage – Books written by Christine Field
Homeschool Inc. – Quick Start Curriculum Kits, Grades K-12, Special Needs Resource List, PER (Plan/Educate/Record)online Homeschool Planner
Homeschool Legal Advantage – Promotional material for HLA legal services, books written by Attorney Gibbs and other CLA attorney’s
Homeschool-Life.com – Offers homeschool group leaders and their families the ability to setup and manage their website and membership
Homeschool Works – Online classes and tutoring for home schoolers grade 5 – college level
Illinois Homeschool Freedom Watch
In the Hands of a Child – Lapbook project packs
InspirED Educators – I Think: History, Government and Civics, Geography, Literature Connections, etc.
Institute for Creation Research – Premier education and research institution for equipping believers with evidences of the Bible’s accuracy and authority
Intellego Unit Studies – An integrative approach to web-linked, secular K-12 education that embraces the learning styles and multiple intelligences of every child
Judah Bible Curriculum – Book: The Third Alternative: Christian Self-government, Judah Bible Curriculum
Juice Plus+ – Nutritional supplements
K to the 8th Power / National Connections Academy – K to the 8th Power provides an online technology literacy curriculum that enables students to learn technology and computer skills with integrated academic objectives
K12 – Homeschool Curriculum; Foreign Language curriculum; private international academy
Keyboarding4Kids – Keyboard Classroom is a unique learn to type program for children
Kids Love Illinois/Kids Love Travel – Guides, games, Daycation planners, state history workbooks, travel mysteries & educational travel games.
Lamplighter Publishing – Rare collector books for family reading and character growth
Language Stars – Language Learning Products
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago – LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago Workshops
LLM Creative Learning – Science kits and curriculum from a Christian perspective
Lockrobots – Lockrobots (educational manipulative)
Mad Science of Northern Illinois – Hands On Science activities
Marshall Publishing – Educational learning media including DVDs, Books, CD-ROMS, Learining Guides, Audio CDs from Marshall Publishing. Topics include: History, Fire Safety, Animals, Autism, Culture, Travel, Early Childhood and more!
Math-U-See – Math curriculum
McNulty Irish Dancers – Traditional Irish Dance lessons and performances
Miller Pads and Paper – Paper, art and educational supplies, hands-on learning, emphasis on combining art with core subjects to enhance learning and retention. Preschool through adult. Journals, sketching & painting supplies, calligraphy supplies, teacher planners, art & craft kits, Sculpting supplies, Dover books, Dot to Dot and Activity books, Art History and Appreciation, Hands on History, Science, Geography, Math and English.
Moody Bible Institute – From the Word to life. Whether it is our intimate campus in Spokane, Washington, our main campus in the heart of Chicago, or our distance learning options that allow you to study the Bible from home, Moody welcomes home schooled students to gain a deeper understanding of the Word of God and practical skills for effective ministry. We’ll train you to make serving Christ your lifelong pursuit.
Moving Beyond the Page – Curriculum for gifted and creative learners
Nancy Larson Publishers – Nancy Larson Science 1, 2 and 3
Nest Family – Books and videos
Olivet Nazarene University – College representative
Pampered Chef – Kitchen tools, cookware, stoneware, cookbooks and entertaining accessories
PlunderChess & Bookflip – PlunderChess game chess variant, chess mats, beginner chess DVD and Bookflip bookmarkers
Pre-paid Legal Services, Inc. – Safeguard the family you love. You have many rights as an American citizen. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day, Pre-Paid Legal can show you how to protect your family’s legal rights. A comprehensive Will and Identity Theft Shield are also included with the membership. Business Opportunity: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (NYSE listed) is looking for a few people who would like to earn extra income by working 4 to 6 hours per week.
Prodoceo Homeschool Consulting and Tutoring Services – Private instruction
Progeny Press – Study guides for literature from a Christian perspective, books
Reformation Books – Books for all ages
RightStart Mathematics – We use the AL Abacus to provide a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experience
Rod & Staff Publishers – Rod & Staff books
Rosetta Stone – Rosetta Stone Homeschool
Savannah College of Art & Design – College
Scotto’s Place Computer Skills – Essential Computer Skills Curriculum, Joyful Experiences Bible Curriculum, Homeschool Record Keeping Utilities
ShillerMath – Research-based math curriculum, music, manipulatives, flashcards, and workbooks for students of ages 4-12 (including pre-K and pre-Algebra), with beautifully designed lessons, diagnostic tests with answer keys, math songs, and Montessori-based manipulatives
SIMPLER TIMES Health/Young Living – Nutritional supplements, herbs, NingXia Red, Thieves Products, Skin Care Products, and Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils
Simply Fun – Award-winning family board games for all ages
Skritter – A Better Way to Learn Chinese Characters
Sonlight Curriculum – Comprehensive,complete literature based curriculum for ages Pre-K through high school
Spell to Write and Read – A complete phonics program designed for preschool through twelfth grade
Stack The Deck Writing Program – Composition textbooks, grades 1-12
State History by a Helping Hand – Complete state history courses from a Christian perspective
Taylor University – Taylor University – Taylor is homeschool and family friendly. We are a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love of Jesus Christ to a world in need. Taylor University has been awarded as #1 Midwest Baccalaureate College two years in a row by U.S. News and World Report.
Teaching Textbooks – Math text books designed for homeschoolers
TeenPact Leadership Schools – TeenPact 4-day and 1-day state classes
The Bookshelf – Used books
The Chenille Kraft Company – Storysacks, Early Learning Toys, Gorilla Blocks, Arts and Crafts
The Country Baker - Specializing in teaching healthy and flavorful whole grain baking featuring a complete line of professional grade products for the home baker
The Critical Thinking Company – Award winning books & software for better grades and higher test scores, grades K-12
The Fun Ones – Party rentals; fundraising
The Homeschool Channel.TV – IPTV and interviews, filming presenters
The Medical Transcription Service – Medical Transcription A to Z training program
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine - Homeschooling magazine
Thinkwell – Thinkwell Math, Thinkwell AP Calculus, Thinkwell AP Chemistry, Thinkwell AP Biology, Thinkwell AP Physics, Thinkwell AP Government
Total Living Network – Christian television & family programming. Great curriculum tools.
Trinity Christian College – Trinity Christian College is a four-year interdenominational Christian college located in Palos Heights. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students with an excellent Christian higher education, offering majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences as well as professional programs including accounting and business administration, nursing, education, computer science, social work, criminal justice, pre-medicine, and pre-law. Caring Christian professors, small class sizes, and comfortable residence halls are just a few of the things that draw students to Trinity Christian College.
Trinity International University – We combine rigorous academics, innovative programs, and supportive relationships to challenge you to become the kind of person who can truly change our society. Ten-percent of TIU students come from a home-school background. Stop by our booth for more detailed information and a chance to win a Nintendo Wii!
Vertical Endeavors – Indoor Rock climbing/ Outdoor guided Adventures
Victoria Kasten-Homeschooled Author – Books, tshirts, posters
Videotext Interactive Homeschool Math – Educational materials specializing in multi-sensory programs for middle and high school mathematics
Wholemovement – Books on the geometry and mathematics of folding circles
Word Centered Productions – The Bible and the ABC’s book, A Street Called Straight DVDs, GLAD-The Christian Humor Magazine, Christian Greeting Cards
