Rainbow Resource Center is not a curriculum itself but the largest independent homeschool retailer in the country, carrying products from hundreds of publishers. Their massive catalog and detailed product descriptions make them an essential resource for homeschool families shopping for curriculum.

What makes Rainbow Resource valuable beyond just being a store is their extensive product reviews and comparison guides. Staff members (many of whom are homeschool parents themselves) write detailed descriptions that help families understand what they're buying. The catalog itself is a curriculum planning tool.

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Rainbow Resource carries everything from Saxon Math to Brave Writer, from Apologia to Real Science Odyssey. Prices are typically 20-30% below retail, and they offer flat-rate shipping. For families who are building an eclectic curriculum from multiple publishers, Rainbow Resource is often the most affordable single source.

The company is family-owned and based in central Illinois. They attend most major homeschool conventions and maintain a helpful website with search filters by subject, grade, philosophy, and publisher. For new homeschool families feeling overwhelmed by choices, browsing the Rainbow Resource catalog with a cup of coffee is a rite of passage.