This place is absolute, hidden gem which I wish more people knew about. For starters the two people who own it are the absolute sweetest, kindest people I have met. Their custom service is excellent and their desire to help families navigate homeschooling is unmatched. You can tell when someone is doing something because they care, and that's what you'll find here--the love and care for your family and the future for children in general, just pours out of them. They do a lot of counseling for families that are new to homeschooling, as well as giving advice to families who have been homeschooling for decades. They've been through it and have the experience to help. If there was ever a place I wanted to recommend and get the word out about, this is it!
They have both classes, which are great, and homeschooling books and supplies. You could spend hours and days just going through their shelves, and they're often restocked with new items. I would say I walk out with a handful of books ok a weekly basis. I always expect that I have thoroughly gone through all the shelves here and that there is nothing more to look through, and then I end up somehow leaving with another handful of books and supplies. They seem to get new stock of items coming in constantly. My favorite finds here are the used resources/workbooks. I have found so many workbooks that are listed as used but are unwritten inside. They range anywhere from 25 cents-$5, with the norm being around $2. I can't tell you how much money I've saved by coming here, and how much education my children have recieved from these books, that the otherwise wouldn't have. Please don't overlook the amazing deals and prices they have here! Not to mention that it makes such a difference being able to flip through workbooks and see what's inside, which you just can't do online. The list of what they have is never ending from math manipulatives, to board game style education materials, to Evan moor workbooks, to Bible based literature and curriculum, to beach ball blow-up globes, to "who was" books, to domino sets, to magic treehouse books, to science sets to a ton of Usborne books. Basically, if you can think of it, they have it. Lots of coloring books, anatomy workbooks, how to draw books, and hands on tools as well. They literally have it all, I could go on and on. It's not just books, they manipulatives and hands-on learning tools galore. For example, I spent over $100 on a math u see alpha set online from the math u see website, well they have the manipulatives box here at EIE for about $25. If only I had known back then! They also can use Charter funds to purchase items and order books in for you. They also have a free section in the front of the store with tons of books, videos, workbooks, etc. and it seems to get stocked with new items constantly.
They also have really great classes. My daughter's taking an entrepreneurial class here, about owning a mock pizzeria, which she absolutely loves. We almost missed class last week, due to loosing my keys, and she was in tears at the thought of missing. Their classes are so awesome kids actually want to go to/do school work! If your child is missing the social aspect and friends from formal school these classes are a really awesome solution.
All in all this place is amazing, the people are awesome, and I couldn't recommend it more. If you're a homeschooler who's not already coming here, this place is likely what's missing from your homeschooling journey! read more