Suppliers of educational materials:
books, textbooks, curriculum packages, software and other resources

A+ Books Canada
www.aplusbookscanada.com
136 Gablewood Crescent
London ON N6G 2Z9
Phone: (519) 471-1034
Fax: (519) 653-1563
E-mail: aplus@ (add total.net to complete the email address)
-- Resources for Homeschool and Christian Families.

ABC of Reading
abcofreading.com
Darwin the Dragon Reading Program (and Vowel First Method, its equivalent for adult learners) is a method of teaching the basic skills of reading to students with learning problems, including dyslexia. A highlight of the Program is that it was designed to be presented by people who lack a background in teaching - e.g. parents in particular. To accommodate this feature, the Guide contains clear teaching instructions, detailed lesson plans as well as specific tutor-training instructions and exercises. The Program consists of a guide plus workbook, and three illustrated storybooks.

A Beka Book Inc.
www.abeka.com
P. O. Box 19100, Pensacola, Florida 32523-9100
Toll Free No.: 1-877-223-5226 or (850) 478-8933
-- one of the largest Christian textbook publishers in the world; provides curriculum, lesson plans and teaching aids for Preschool to Grade 12 in various subject areas; can download catalogue from website or call and request a copy to be mailed; online ordering.

AccessLearning
www.accesslearning.com
Access Learning & Distribution Access
27 Queen Street East, Suite 702
Toronto, ON M5C 2M6
1-800-665-4121 or 1-866-999-5292
-- Instant on-demand access to over 3,500 full length and 40,000 clip level educational video programs, including award winning content. You can search, stream and download content that has been correlated to provincial curriculum. Because it is web based, it is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 seven days a week. Homeschoolers pay $85/year (price in effect at time of listing: Fall 2010). Free 30 day trial. For more information, contact Brad Schroeder at 416-363-1949 or Brad.Schroeder@ (add distributionaccess.com to complete the email address). Please mention that you heard about them through the OFTP.

A Common Reader
www.commonreader.com
141 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, New York, 10570
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-832-7323 or (914) 747-0777
Fax: (914) 747-0778
Email: service@commonreader.com,
— a monthly book catalogue mailed to people all over the world which includes an eclectic collection of books for adults and children; selections include: biographies, novels, art books, architecture, essays, memoirs, historical studies, adventure, humour, mysteries; call and request a catalogue

A EduSmart Educational Supplier
www.edusmart.ca
Email edusmart@ (add tutorsforless.com to complete the email address)
Phone: 416-607-6401
Fax: 416-228-8809
Location: Ontario
— Suppliers of educational resources, books, and games that are correlated to the Ontario curriculum.

Acorn's Journey
Resources for Education from the Inside Out
449 Shane Street, Odessa, Ontario, K0H 2H0,
Phone: (613) 386-1869, Fax: (613) 386-5313
Email: acornsjourney@cogeco.ca
— Waldorf-inspired quality books, craft supplies and toys.

Alpha Textbooks
www.alphatextbooks.com
3709 Chesswood Drive
Toronto, ON M3J 2P6
Phone 1-877-63-ALPHA (1-877-632-5742) toll-free
Phone 416-461-3542 Local (Toronto)
Fax 416-778-7976 (Facsimile)
Email info@ (add alphatextbooks.com to complete the email address)
— Full service educational resource outlet specializing in k-12 textbooks, workbooks, ESL, teacher and classroom resource materials. Buy & sell new and used textbooks.

Art of Learning: Creative Educational Resources
Contact: Rachel Ross-Herbison
Email: artofl@ (add look.ca to complete the email address)
Home-based business run by a long-time (since 1994) homeschooling family in BC. Providing Waldorf-inspired homeschooling materials preschool to grade 12. Music, Art and School supply kits for p-8. Suggested reading for the developmental stages p-8. Support and information for alternatives in education. Email Rachel for further information, grade outlines, price lists, etc.

Audiblox
Resources for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyspraxia
www.audiblox2000.com
A system of cognitive exercises, aimed at the development of foundational learning skills. Effective for dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
Contact: benetta@ (add mweb.co.za to complete the email address)

Bizzy B'zz Bookbin
Used Curriculum Book store
http://bizzbzzbookbin.bravehost.com/index.html
1985 Emsdale Rd,
Emsdale ON P0A 1J0
contact: Peggy Steer
email: bizzybzz@ (add bellnet.ca to complee the email address)
phone: 705-571-2178
Will sell on consignment. If it's used by a homeschooler, will accept on consignment. Curriculum, Games, posters, books, maps, plus...
Will arrange pick up of consignment items where possible.
Available: Usborne Books.

Blossoming Minds
www.blossomingminds.ca
3438 Garrard Road
Box #93
Whitby, ON L1R 2C4
Phone: 1-877-894-5419 or 905-721-1916
Email: mail@ (add blossomingminds.ca to complete the email address)
Resources for fun and creative learning, many useful for unit studies. Catalogue is available online or in print. Cheque, money order or credit card accepted, and there is now an online shopping cart system as well.

Blue Mantle Educational Supplies
Home School Books and Curriculum ~ Christian Resources and Supplies
www.bluemantle.ca
295 South Gower Drive
RR #2 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0
Phone: 613-258-6833
Toll Free: 1-877-858-6833
Fax: 613-258-7122
Email: bmes@ (add bluemantle.ca to complete the email address)
-- A homeschooling family business that distributes Christian books, resources, and homeschool curriculum. The Regular catalogue includes resources in the following categories: Science, History, Fine Arts, Languages, Geography, Mathematics, Language Arts. The Catholic supplement includes resources in the following categories: Mary, Children, Catechism, Apologetics, Family Life, Bible Studies, Religious Ed, Good Reading, Classical Curr, Lives of Saints, The Holy Father. The Catholic Gift catalogue includes videos, music CDs, board games and more.

Canadian Academic Supply
www.cassupply.com
6240 Hawthorne Dr.
Windsor, Ontario N8T 1J9
Phone: 1-800-360-5797
Email: cassupply@ (add aol.com to complete the email address)
-- Carries all the major publishers, including Christian: ACE, Bob Jones, Alpha Omega, Saxon Math, Apologia, along with Microscopes, Science and Chemistry items, dissecting items, World Globes and Science Kits for each grade level. Books from more than 300 publishers. Customers can buy online with a credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

Canadian Home Education Resources
Good Stuff for Home School Families
www.CanadianHomeEducation.com
108 1289 Highfield Cr SE, Calgary AB T2G 5M2
cher@CanadianHomeEducation.com
Phone (800) 345-2952 or (403) 243-4443
Fax (403) 243-9727
-- We are the Canadian Suppliers for Five In A Row, Greenleaf Press, Writing Strands, and WriteShop plus other "Good Stuff for Home School Families". CHER carries materials for grades K - 12. We carry parent resources including Charlotte Mason and a wide variety of books, games and materials for all subjects. Unit Studies, language arts, novels & such, math, maniplulatives, science, history & geography - Canada and World, Bible, languages, music, ecomomics, early education, fun & games, Alpha Omega, Bob Jones, Saxon and more. Check out our online catalogue or order a free print catalogue.

Cascia Books
www.casciabooks.com
5727 60 Ave.
Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1J2
Email: (add casciabooks.com to complete each email address)
orders@
customerservice@
comments@
-- Publishes homeschooling planners, menu planners, chore charts, incentive charts, homeschooling report sheets, and an activity advent calendar. Specializes in Catholic versions of these organizational products but some are non-denominational.

Character EDU-cation
www.characteredu.com
EDU Reference Publishers Direct Inc.
109 Woodbine Downs Blvd. Unit #3
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6Y1
(416)674-8622 Ext. 262
1-877-674-8622
Canadian distributor of character education resource materials related to character development (Respect, Inclusiveness, Courage, Integrity, Perseverance, Initiative, Fairness, Empathy, Compassion, Honesty, Responsibility), anti-bullying, and diversity (cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, religious, etc.). Materials include professional development, administration, teacher lesson planning and instructional activities, and single title books for both the elementary and secondary streams. There is a fully stocked showroom library as well as on line ordering or face to face sales representative contacts.

CLSO-math
www.clso-math.com
Worksheets and accompanying instruction sheets covering 13 Math topics, each consisting of 4 modules with 150-200 pages per module. To date there are over 10 000 worksheets, as well as assessment and review sheets. The CLSO (Concepts-Language-Symbols-Operations) approach is to follow the learner's path of least resistance by starting with direct perceptual understanding through the visual (and/or kinesthetic, if using manipulatives rather than the images of the workbooks), and building the math procedures step by step through "scaffolding" that eventually leads to the underlying abstract concepts, rather than the other way around. The demo on the web site's home page shows a very easy, step-by-step process for learning how to solve algebra problems. You can also ask for a free sample on fractions.

Core Learning Software
www.core-learning.com
Telephone: 1-800-270-4643
Fax: 1-800-399-0695
General Information: info@ (add core-learning.com to complete the email address)
Education and Corporate Sales: Allen Croxall - allen@ (add core-learning.com to complete the email address)
--Developers of educational software for math, language, health, creativity and testing.

Current Developments Ltd.
www.agoodworkbook.com
Amy Brown
Box 1977
Oliver BC V0H 1T0
Phone: 1-877-674-4626
Email: amelia@ (add vip.net to complete the email address)
-- Creator and publisher of A Good Workbook, a step-by-step guide to grade 9 math, with clear explanations of the concepts and vocabulary, and practical exercises and their solutions. Illustrated with cartoon graphics.

Curriculum Services Canada (CSC)
www.curriculum.org
439 University Avenue, Suite 2220 Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1Y8
Telephone: 416-591-1576
Toll-free: 1-800-837-3048
Fax: 416-591-1578
Email: csc@ (add curriculum.org to complete the email address)
-- Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) is the Pan-Canadian standards agency for quality assurance in learning products and programs. They are not-for-profit and provide services including development, implementation, evaluation, and accreditation of teaching and/or learning resources, and the delivery of web-based professional learning opportunities across Canada and internationally. CSC works closely with the Ontario Ministry of Education and many of its initiatives related to curriculum and to student success.

Dilam Inc.
www.dilam.com
200 Denistoun Street, Suite 402, Welland, Ontario L3C 7E5
Telephone: (905) 788-9791, Fax: (905) 788-9137
Email: dilam@mergetel.com
-- provides resources for math, reading, writing, spelling, auditory skills as well as resources for special education needs; offers a children's series (Christian and Secular).

Donna Ward/Northwoods Press
www.donnaward.net
5 Lisas Dr. RR#1
Woodstock ON N4S 7V6
Email: info@ (add donnaward.net to complete the email address)
Phone: 519-456-0470
-- many Canadian educational books including historical fiction and several Canadian history/geography curricula which have been widely used across the country by home educators and were written by Donna herself, who homeschooled four children for 13 years.

EfstonScience
www.e-sci.com
The Science & Astronomy Super Store
3350 Dufferin St., Toronto M6A 3A4
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-777-5255 or (416) 787-4581
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-681-1079 or (416) 787-5140
Email: info@e-sci.com
-- selection of science, astronomical, optical, anatomical and electronic test equipment and specialty tools; catalogues available in General Science, Telescopes, E-Sci Kids, Circuit Test, Jensen Tools and a Resource Centre. Visit showroom & store. Browse the on-line catalogue; online ordering.

Electric Library Canada
www.elibrary.ca
-- a one-stop research resource, delivering reference information and data from thousands of sources--magazines, photographs, televison & radio transcripts; reference works; maps; full-text articles from over 200 Canadian & International newspapers and newswires; Note: there is a cost for this service.

Electronic Wizard Apprenticeship
www.kidstuff.co.uk
Ian and Bean Moore
Sun House, 33 Church Lane,
North Bradley, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0TE
UK
Email: apprenticeship@ (add kidstuff.co.uk to complete the email address)
Phone: U.K. (0044) (0)1225 760629
-- a distance course in electronics offered by The Windmill Workshops in the U.K. Not a textbook type of course, though--what you are signing up for is a one-year subscription to a monthly electronics project kit that arrives in the mail, and an online forum for discussion and technical support. The hands-on projects include solar energy, building circuits, soldering, light and sound, computer programming, radio and more.

English Grammar
www.englishgrammar101.com
- step by step instruction for students grades 6 to 12. Lessons provided online for a monthly fee.

Exclusive Educational Products
www.exclusiveeducational.ca
Head Office: 243 Saunders Road, Barrie, Ontario L4N 9A3
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-563-1166 or (705) 725-1166, Fax: (705) 725-1167
Email: mail@exclusiveeducational.ca 
-- for Grades K to 12; specialize in design and technology, science and math providing manipulatives and resources; publish resources in English and French; developing resources for home education market; call and request a catalogue.

Federation of Ontario Naturalists (FON)
www.ontarionature.org
355 Lesmill Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2W8
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-440-2366 or (416) 444-8419, Fax: (416) 444-9866
Email: info@ontarionature.org
-- FON is a charitable organization that protects Ontario's nature through research, education and conservation action; provide books and resources on nature, mammals, birds, flowers, insects, reptiles, science, geography, wetlands, habitats, Wildlife in Jeopardy Kit, watersheds, wetlands, sustainable development and much more for various age levels; can shop on-line.

Fire the Imagination
www.firetheimagination.ca
21Suffolk St W
Guelph ON N1H 2H9
Tel/Fax: 1-888-780-0864
Email: firetheimagination@ (add sympatico.ca to complete the email address)
--Canadian Distributor for Jim Weiss' award-winning storytelling audio. His recordings span all historical time periods and include works by GAHenty. Jim is also the voice behind Susan Wise-Bauer's latest audio release Story of the World Volume 3. In addition to providing Jim's recordings to homeschoolers, Fire the Imagination also distributes the Classical Kids series including Teachers' Guides, Mozart Effect audio for improving memory and spatial abilities and The Best of Collection, a series of classical music recordings chosen by the Classical Kids creator, Susan Hammond.

Five In A Row
www.fiveinarow.com
P.O. Box 707, Grandview, MO 64030-0707
Telephone: (816) 246-9252, Fax: (816) 246-9253
Email: lamberts@fiveinarow.com
-- a literature based program for children ages 2 and up; provides a step-by-step instructional guide for teaching social studies, language, art, math and science using children's literature as the basis for each weekly unit study; lessons include discussion guide and questions, hands-on activities and suggestions for further study; can view the catalogue and order on-line; catalogue includes unit studies for -- Five In A Row (ages 4 to 8), Before Five In A Row (ages 2 to 4), Beyond Five In A Row (ages 8 to 12), Above & Beyond Five In A Row (ages 12 and up)

FormWild
www.formwild.com
Contact: Robert Kaulfuss
Phone: 847-253-3239
E mail: r.kaulfuss@ (add sbcglobal.net to complete the email address)
Software that allows kids to download, print and assemble 3-D paper animals. Teaches creature recognition and dexterity skills. You can download and pay per animal online (US$1.98 each plus one free sample on the website) or buy a full CD.

French Essentials
www.frenchessentials.com
-- Complete curriculum for learning French, sold in downloadable modules. Sample lessons on the website so you can evaluate it before purchasing. Designed by experienced French teachers specifically for home learners, it is clear and easy to use and does not require previous knowledge of French. The lessons teach French in an easy-to-follow, gradual, step-by-step method with video & audio instruction that allows students to interact with the language in a fun and engaging way.

FUN Books
www.FUN-Books.com
1688 Belhaven Woods Court, Dept. W., Pasadena, MD 21122-3727
Voice Mail/Fax: 1-888-386-7020 or (410) 360-7330
Email: FUN@FUN-Books.com
-- call and ask for their catalogue; can order books online; books on homeschooling; information on learning resources for reading/writing, mathematics, science, arts/crafts, music, geography, foreign language, world and ancient history, genealogy, and much more. Note: The John Holt's Bookstore operations have been transferred to FUN Books. All books currently available through the John Holt's Bookstore can be purchased through Fun Books.

Harcourt Canada/Steck-Vaughn
www.harcourtcanada.com/steck-vaughn
Sue Mykyjewicz, 55 Horner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M8Z 4X6
-- We offer educational resources for K-12, as well as Adult Education and Special Needs.

Head Start Learning Material
www.headstartkids.com
5489 Highway 47
Uxbridge ON L9P 1R1
Phone: 647-966-2943
Fax: 905-940-4553
Email: irene@ (add headstartkids.com to complete the email address)
— A family-owned business operated by a certified and experienced Montessori teacher. Learning materials are sets of colourful cards, available laminated for more durability or non-laminated for smaller budgets. Subjects include Geography, Zoology, Astronomy, The Seasons, The Five Senses, Canada Cards (which are an assortment of pictures and symbols that are part of Canada's geography, culture and history), and 3 Reading Programs.

Hearts For Home School Supply
www.heartsforhome.com
24 Wellington Drive
Moose Jaw SK S6K 1A3
Toll Free Order Line: 866-293-6696
Fax: 306-694-5234
E-Mail: hearts4home@ (add sasktel.net to complete the email address)

Heritage Resources
www.heritageresources.ca
Box 1275
Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0
Phone: 204-745-3094
Fax: 204-745-2728
Email len@ (add heritageresources.ca to complete the email address)
-- homeschool curriculum from many different suppliers; a lot of Christian curriculum.

Home & Hearth
www.home-hearth.com
Home Schooling Internet Catalog
1914 - 9th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 0V2
Telephone: (403) 281-9644, Fax: (403) 281-5229
Email: judith@home-hearth
-- educational resources for Preschool to Grade 12 for phonics, math, history, social studies, business/economics, music, computers, biblical study, language arts, science, geography, Canada, art, languages; also have unit studies, games, general resources, complete programs; view resources on-line or call and request catalogue be mailed.

HomeSchool and More
www.homeschoolandmore.ca
29 Donald Drive
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1Z5
Phone: (902) 629-1755
Fax: (902) 629-1780
Email: questions@ (add homeschoolandmore.ca to complete the email address)
Curriculum, novels and other resources for homelearning, plus books to help the homeschooling parent. Order online or by phone, fax, email, or regular mail. View the catalogue online or contact them to have a print catalogue sent.

Homeschool Beaver
www.homeschoolbeaver.com
Home of Canadian History Tunes, a CD of 25 original songs to help students of all ages learn about some of the most important events and people in Canadian History, including all the Canadian Prime Ministers up to Stephen Harper. Created and performed by a certified teacher who is also a professional performer and now a homeschooling mom.

Intelligent Training Solutions
Mike Glavic, CUO
6381 Glengate Street
Niagara Falls, ON
Home: (905)357-7210
Cell: (905)348-4774
E-mail: itsol@ (add cogeco.ca to complete the email address)
Canadian home distributor-reseller and service facilitator of the Discrete Trial Trainer, an ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) based software solution for early and special-needs learners under the developmental age of 9. I would be only too happy to do a demonstration for those interested in learning more about the D. T. Trainer, or give it free, for thirty days to try, for those interested in researching it that way. More information on this exceptional educational product resource can be found at www.dttrainer.com.

Kaleeka Press
kaleeka.com
Educational books and programs in early childhood education, poetry, and languages. The French-learning program Ecoutez, Parlez! and Spanish-learning program Escucha y Hablemos! each consist of 4 books + 4 workbooks for Beginner to Intermediate. Designed to be self directed. Kaleeka Press does not sell directly to the public but you can find a list of retailers on their website.

Kids Can Press
www.kidscanpress.com (click on link to Canadian site) or http://v1.nelvana.com/kidscanpress/KidsCanPress_3/KCP/f_home.htm
29 Birch Avenue, Toronto Ontario M4V 1E2
In Toronto: (416) 925-5437, Outside Toronto: 1-800-265-0884,
Fax: (416) 960-5437
Email: webmaster@kidscan.com
-- literature for many age ranges; books about Canada and its history, poetry, nature, science, sports, how-to and crafts; homeschool unit studies available; call and ask for a catalogue; can download catalogue from website.

Knowledge Probe Inc.
www.kprobe.com
Mark Kolb, Aurora, Ontario
-- I write educational software as a hobby and have a site with free math software and low-cost language software. Mixed-Up Math is very popular and has been downloaded over 5,000 times in last 2 months.

LaCelle Family Ministries
www.lacellefamily.com
U.S.A.
online shopping
-- New and used curriculum for sale online: books, tapes, Christian resources, educational materials, (including Apologia, Beautiful Feet Books, Bob Jones University, Explode the Code, Rosetta Stone, Saxon Math, TeLL Me More; also K'Nex) as well as free homeschool unit studies, stories and articles.

Ladybug Homeschool Supplies
www.ladybughomeschool.com
2113 Edenwold Heights
Calgary, AB T3A 3Y2
Toll-Free Order Line: 1-866-498-5239
Toll-Free Fax Line: 1-866-234-3252
Inquiries: 403-390-6302
Online inquiries: fill in the online contact form.
— Educational materials and curriculum. Of particular interest is their service of putting together a customized curriculum package based on your child's age, gender, interests, ability level, grade level, learning style (textbook learner or hands-on learner), your state or province, and whether you're looking for religious or non-denominational materials.

The Learning House
www.learninghouse.ca
Box 333, 61 Hamilton St.
Goderich, ON N7A 4C6
Phone: 519-524-5607
Toll Free Order Line: 1-866-875-5550
Fax: 519-524-4235
Email: info@ (add learninghouse.ca to complete the email address)
-- resources for teaching children with learning difficulties, family building resources, unit studies and creative teaching resources, Bible curriculum, preschool material, math, phonics, readers, printing, writing, keyboarding, home education software, language study, science, history, social studies, geography, art, games that teach, just for fun resources and much more; call and request a catalogue or view online.

Louise Kool & Galt
www.louisekool.com
180 Middlefield Road, Scarborough Ontario M1S 4M6
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-268-4011 or (416) 293-0312
Toll Free Fax: 1-800-482-7905 or (416) 293-9543
Email: service@louisekool.com
-- early childhood materials; huge selection of educational materials for ECE & Primary Grades; free teacher activities on website; catalogue contains children's toys and resources to use for construction & early technology, science, math, language, music & audio visual, also contains puzzles, games, arts & crafts and much more; can visit their showroom; call and request a catalogue.

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited
www.mcgrawhill.ca
300 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9B6
General Inquiries: (905) 430-5000, Toll Free Order Desk: 1-800-565-5758
-- resources for Elementary and Secondary education (Grades K-12) in a variety of subject areas as well as resources for higher education.

More Than Books
see Blue Mantle Educational Supplies

Nallenart
www.nallenart.on.ca
Educational and Creative Design Services
Box 130, Ridgeway, Ontario L0S 1N0
Telephone: (905) 894-9558, Fax: (905) 894-5795
Canada & U.S. Toll Free Phone: 1-888-803-7567
Email: mail@nallenart.on.ca
Retail Store located at: Nallenart Family Bookstore, 355 Ridge Road, Ridgeway, Ontario
-- provides educational and resource materials to schools and home schoolers; resources in French, Music, Art, History, Reading, Science; also has record keeping and organizational materials for home educators and other resources for parents and students; links to other sites from website; call and request a catalogue

The North American Montessori Center (NAMC)
www.montessoritraining.net
13469 - 27th Avenue
Surrey, BC Canada V4P 1Z1
joyce@ (add montessoritraining.net to complete the email address)
1-877-531-6665
(604) 531-6665
NAMC provides high-quality, full color curriculum manuals for the homeschooler, for teaching children from birth to age 9.

Parentbooks
www.parentbooks.ca
201 Harbord St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 1H6
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-209-9182 or (416) 537-8334, Fax: (416) 537-9499
Email: (Inquiries) info@parentbooks.ca, (Sales) orders@parentbooks.ca
-- stocks books on topics ranging from childbirth and infant care to education and health, parenting skills and psychology. Can visit the store in Toronto or view the booklist and purchase on-line. Lots of books about education, homeschooling and learning resources.

Peaceful Learning
www.peacefullearning.com
9416-105th Avenue
Fort St. John BC V1J 4V7
Phone: 1(250) 785-6763 (Jane)
Phone: 1(250) 787-1276 (Beth)
Email: PLresources@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address)
Educational resource store that serves Northern BC teachers and homeschoolers by appointment and all of Canada by mail order.

Pearson Canada
www.pearsoned.ca
26 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, Ontario M3C 2T8
Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-263-9965 or (416) 447-5101
Fax: (416) 443-0948
-- resources for language arts, math, science, social studies, French as a second language, music; publishes and sells learning and teaching resources in all formats in all required subject areas across all Grade levels from K to 12 in Canada; also has learning materials for college and university; call and request a catalogue.

Portage & Main Press
(formerly Peguis Publishers)
www.portageandmainpress.com
Order From: P. Tyrrell Associates, Telephone: (905) 639-7320,
Fax: (905) 639-5748
Email: ptyrrell@idirect.com,
-- resources for hands-on science, beginning reading/guided reading, spelling, writing, poetry, art and more for the elementary level; call and request a catalogue.

Quality Classrooms
www.qualityclassrooms.com
Phone: 1-888-517-8282
Fax: 1-888-246-7475
— Canadian-content educational resources including books, manipulatives, games, arts & crafts supplies, learning aids, and other play and learning materials in all subjects, plus classroom items such as child-scale furniture. Free catalogue on request, or browse and order online.

Razzberry Publishing
Mickey Eves, Author and Illustrator
www.mickeyeves.com
134 Olive Street
Holland Landing
Ontario, Canada
L9N 1M2
mickey@ (add mickeyeves.com to complete the email address)
— Sept. 2005, released a new series of picture books called The Canucks, to aid children with Canadian geography. There are 13 Canadian characters, each named for a province or territory. In the first book the characters head off to explore Ottawa and what there is to discover during Winterlude. The other books in the series will each feature one of the other provinces or territories and some of the interesting things it has to offer.

READ for Your Life Bookstore
Darlene Ashe - owner
46 King St. N.
Waterloo ON N2J 2W8
(inside Princess Twin Theatre Complex)
519-342-0512
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 6pm
— offers gently used children's books, parenting and teaching resources, Read Aloud Storytimes, Books for Babies program, personalized shopping, reluctant reader assistance, Book related art, journals, gifts.

Reading Horizons at Home
"Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself"
www.ReadingHorizonsAtHome.com
Software program that uses Orton-Gillingham methods to teach phonics.

The Resourceful Homeschooler
Materials to Inspire, Involve and Support Independent Learners of All Ages
www.resourcefulhomeschooler.com
-- Online catalogue of educational materials: books, science materials and kits, learning games, and interesting software. They also take consignments of used materials. You can purchase online or send a money order.

S & S Learning
www.sslearning.com
— Workbooks and learning resources with a focus on fun activities. Some products are available in French. There are many products in the Canadiana section, covering topics like Canadian history, Canadian geography, Canadian government, and Canadian seasonal. Non-book products include posters, board games, toys.
Coming in 2011: Best Practice Kindergarten Activity Book: Alphabet Letters and Sounds provides children with well-rounded alphabet practice by combining structured and engaging activities with the help of a parent/caregiver. Covering names and sounds of letters from "Aa" to "Zz," features include: visual key words, actions, engaging worksheets, writing practice, hands-on activities, art activities, and language activities. Coming soon to major retail locations. To order advance copies call S & S Learning at 1-800-463-6367.

Sara Jordan Publishers - Songs that teach
www.sara-jordan.com
Email: sjordan@sara-jordan.com

Saxon Publishers Inc.
www.saxonpublishers.com
2600 John Saxon Blvd., Norman, OK 73071
Phone: 1-800-416-8171 (Customer Service), (405) 329-7071 (Main Office)
Fax: (405) 360-4205
Email: info@saxonhomeschool.com,
-- curriculum resources for Math, Phonics, Physics, online activities plus other homeschooling resources for Pre-K to 12; call and request a home study catalogue or view online catalogue.

Scholar's Choice
www.scholarschoice.ca
2323 Trafalgar St., Box 7214, London, Ontario N5Y 5S7
Phone: 1-800-265-1095 or (519) 453-7470
Fax: 1-800-363-3398 or (519) 455-2853
Email: scholars@wwdc.com
-- resources for children from Infant up to Grade 10; can view catalogue on website and order resources on-line or call and request a catalogue be mailed; lots of curriculum and other learning resources for language, math, science, geography, French, arts & crafts, music; also have other supplies, teaching aids, puzzles, games and much more

Scholastic Canada Ltd
www.scholastic.ca
175 Hillmount Road, Markham, Ontario L6C 1Z7
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-268-3860 (anywhere in Canada) or
(905) 887-7323 (Greater Toronto Area), Toll Free Fax: 1-800-387-4944
Email: custserv@scholastic.ca -- curriculum materials and resources for early literacy, reading, spelling, phonics, visual literacy, language arts, science, technology; catalogue available for literature available in French; other learning resources and supplies available for Pre-K to Grade 8; need a letter from OFTP stating that you are a homeschooler to join the Scholastic Book Club for discounts on books.

School House Teaching Supplies Ltd.
www.schoolhouseteaching.com
2014 Douglas Street
Victoria BC V8T 4L1
Phone: 250-385-9030
-- Full range of school products available through their online mail order catalogue or brick and mortar store located in Victoria BC. Mail service to rural areas is a specialty.

Scientist of the Day
A Classroom or Home Science Program
for Students Ages 6-12
by Linda Pierce Picciotto
www.scientistoftheday.com
A book of 46 cool, fun, and easy-to-do science experiments. Visit the website for more information or see the description on our page of Books for the Homelearner.

SMARTS (Supplies, Motivational Aids & Resources For Teaching Store)
www.shopatsmarts.com
#36 - 2525 Yale Court
Abbotsford BC V2S 8G9
Phone: (604) 556-0111
Toll Free: 1-877-81SMART
Email: enquiries@ (add shopatsmarts.com to complete the email address)
-- new as of 2005. An abundance of educational resources in all subject areas for educators and the homeschool community. Organized by subject matter, grade level, specific interests and by publisher. Aside from math, language, science, art, etc., their product line includes books on homeschooling, resources for Canadian history/geography/social studies, a section for learning differences, and a section for Christian curriculum.

Spanish Programs/ Learn Spanish Today
www.learnspanishtoday.com
www.spanishprograms.com
Quite a few free sample audio-visual Spanish lessons on-line, plus a newsletter you can subscribe to for more tips on the Spanish language and its usage. They also sell Complete Visual Link Spanish Program CD-ROM.

Spectrum Educational Supplies Ltd.
www.spectrumed.com
150 Pony Drive, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B6
Toll free line 1-800-668-0600 or (905) 898-0031
Toll free Fax 1-800-668-0602 or (905) 898-7458
Email: customerservice@spectrumed.com
-- lots of resources and educational manipulatives for math, science, technology, language and primary materials for K-Grade 12; call and request a catalogue or view online.

St Francis Books
www.stfrancisbooks.com
RR1 Cannington, ON L0E 1E0
Tel: (705)432-8420
Fax: (705)432-8421
Email: orders@ (add stfrancisbooks.com to complete the email address)
For a free catalog: trish@ (add stfrancisbooks.com to complete the email address)
-- Specializes in Catholic homeschooling curriculum and resources, devotionals and Catholic reading material for all ages.

Technology Teaching Systems
www.tts.ca
122 Millwick Drive, Unit #3, North York, Ontario M9L 1Y6
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-265-3847 or (416) 626-9488
Fax: (416) 626-9489
Email: info@tts.ca
-- active, hands-on science and technology resources for elementary and high school levels; call and request a catalogue

The Bookman
4910 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
Telephone: 1-800-461-8398, Fax: (416) 224-5324
Mail order across Canada: (416) 266-5626
Email: email@bookmantext.com
-- textbook and educational outlet; old and new curriculum as well as used books, student and teacher resources; mail order; biggest selection of K-OAC workbooks and textbooks

The Learning House
www.learninghouse.ca
Box 333, 61 Hamilton St.
Goderich, ON N7A 4C6
Phone: 519-524-5607
Toll Free Order Line: 1-866-875-5550
Fax: 519-524-4235
Email: info@ (add learninghouse.ca to complete the email address)
-- resources for teaching children with learning difficulties, family building resources, unit studies and creative teaching resources, Bible curriculum, preschool material, math, phonics, readers, printing, writing, keyboarding, home education software, language study, science, history, social studies, geography, art, games that teach, just for fun resources and much more; call and request a catalogue or view online.

The Learning Store by Lakeview
www.learningstorebylakeview.com or www.mnsi.net/~lakevw2
St. Clair Beach Shopping Centre
13580 Tecumseh Rd. E., Unit C2, St. Clair Beach, Ont.N8N 3N2
Telephone: (519) 735-5005, Fax: (519) 735-7462
Email: lakevw2@mnsi.net
-- the store offers learning materials in English, French and Spanish for Science, Reading, Grammar and Geography; can download catalogue from website.

The Learning Tree Educational Store
www.learningtreecanada.com
Cumberland Shopping Square
3300 Fairview Street, Burlington, Ont. L7N 3N7
Tel./Fax: (905) 319-2690, Toll Free: 1-866-319-2690
Email: info@ (add learningtreecanada.com to complete the email address)
-- great selection of resource books, manipulatives, educational games, etc. from major publishers. Can place orders by telephone, fax, email or letter or visit the store; shop from the manufacturers' catalogues online.

TLC Educational Supplies
www.tlceducational.com
Mailing Address: 16 Grist Mill Rd. Holland Landing, ON L9N 1B9
Telephone: 905-895-9586
Email: tlceducationalsupplies@sympatico.ca
We carry a wide variety of products to challenge children with all learning styles. Our product line includes parent/teacher resources and a wide variety of books, educational games and materials for all subjects.

Thomson Nelson Learning
www.nelson.com
1120 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario M1K 5G4
To Order Toll Free: 1-800-268-2222 or (416) 752-9448
Fax Toll Free: 1-800-430-4445 or (416) 752-8101
Email: inquire@nelson.com -- books and other resources for various grade/age levels for language arts, guided independent reading, spelling, science and technology, math, social studies, reference books and materials and much more; call and request a catalogue

Upside-Down School Room
www.upsidedownschoolroom.com
466 Union Street West
Fergus, Ontario N1M 2Z1 Canada
Telephone: (519) 843-6060 Fax: (519) 843-1602
Email: info@upsidedownschoolroom.com
- A Canadian homeschool catalogue company, we carry a wide range of educational products for K through high school, including hands-on kits, co-operative games and multi-media resources. Our emphasis is on providing appropriate curriculum for diverse learning styles, with a strong interest in learning disabilities, visual/spatial thinkers and gifted learners

Usborne Books
www.riverwoodpub.com or www.usborne.ca
Riverwood Publishers (Canadian distributor of Usborne Publishing)
471 Eagle Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1K7
Telephone: (905) 853-8887, Fax: (905) 853-3330
Email: info@ (add riverwoodpub.com to complete the email address) or pam@ (add usborne.ca to complete the email address)
-- lots of resources for early childhood up to Grade 12; books and resources on science, history, mythology, art, space, geography, computer guides, language, how-to-make things, music and musical instruments, puzzles, literature, wildlife, geology and much more. Books can be purchased in book stores or through home consultants, including the following OFTP members:
Laura Kelly, Kemptville
www.usborne.ca/laurakelly
Betzy Marco, Mississauga
www.betzybooks.com or www.usborne.ca/betzybooks
Peggy Steer, Emsdale
http://bizzbzzbookbin.bravehost.com/index.html

Well-Trained Mind Website
www.welltrainedmind.com/canada.html
-- lots of links to major Canadian Suppliers, Canadian Family & Home School Businesses offering used curriculum as well as new books and curriculum, Canadian History Resources, Classical Resources

Wigglewurm Productions
Direct instruction of mathematics at grade 10, 11, and 12 levels on DVD's. For more information, send an e-mail to greichl@ (add nethop.net to complete the email address) or phone 250-499-5044.

PARENT/TEACHER STORES

Mastermind Toys
www.mastermindtoys.com/
Would not offer an home educator discount when OFTP contacted them.

E.C.E.
www.ecesupply.com/links.html
Supplies Teacher resource supplies Homeschoolers, save 7% 18 Alliance Blvd., Unit 8 & 9, Barrie. Ont. 1-800-243-2344

Play and Learn
Kingston: 613-384-4885, Napanee: 613-354-0141 and Nepean: 613-820-2841

Chapters/Indigo
www.chapters.indigo.ca
OFTP members can get a teacher's discount card with the Chapters/Indigo iREWARDS program.  Just present your OFTP membership card at any Chapters, Indigo or Coles store and you can join for $15.00 versus the regular annual cost of $20.00.  iREWARDS members get 10% off all books, gain points for every dollar spent to earn vouchers for future purchases, and enjoy exclusive events and promotions.  For more details, visit the website.

Creative Learning
North Bay: 705-472-9832

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