Math: Local Guide
Math Support for Homeschoolers in Southeast Wisconsin: A Local Guide for Parents
Homeschooling offers amazing flexibility and customization for your child's education, but let’s face it, there might be some subjects that you’re not exactly excited to teach (ahem…math). If math isn’t your jam, a little extra support can make all the difference.
Whether you're looking for help reinforcing foundational skills or pushing into advanced concepts, there are several resources available throughout Southeast Wisconsin that offer local, in-person math instruction.
While not comprehensive, here’s a jumping-off point for local resources followed by some home-based enrichment options and other thought-starters.
NOTE: These listings are not sponsored nor do they constitute official endorsement of a particular business. They are provided as a courtesy for your awareness and evaluation.
Mathnasium
Locations in Waukesha, Milwaukee & Ozaukee County
Mathnasium specializes in helping students develop a deep understanding of math concepts, not just memorization. They promote personalized learning plans and frequent assessments if you’re seeking a more structured approach.
Sylvan Learning Centers
Locations in Brookfield & Kenosha
Sylvan Learning Centers offer flexible scheduling and diagnostic tools to customize learning plans for K-12 students. Their certified instructors can help with everything from basic arithmetic to algebra and geometry.
Best Brains Learning Center
Waukesha County
Best Brains combines licensed teachers with curriculum-based instruction in both math and English. Their unique weekly structure offers an ideal supplemental option for homeschool families looking for regular, structured math sessions in a supportive environment.
Kumon Math
Locations in Waukesha, Milwaukee & Ozaukee County
Kumon is known for building math fluency through short incremental assignments and daily practice (30 minutes per day). Students advance at their own pace, ensuring they master one concept before moving on.
Back to the Basics Tutoring
Wauwatosa
This local tutoring service focuses on personalized, one-on-one instruction with a strong emphasis on foundational skills and confidence-building. Their mission is to provide high-quality, affordable and effective tutoring.
Knowledge Studio One
Milwaukee area
Knowledge Studio One is a smaller, personalized educational center that offers tutoring across subject areas with virtual and in-person options. A good option for high school students that desire advanced-placement challenges in science and math, including chemistry, calculus, and physics.
Sharon Schuman’s Love to Learn LLC
Mequon
Locally-owned and operated in Mequon, Love to Learn Tutoring specializes in individualized and curriculum-based tutoring programs that meet your child's specific needs. Love to Learn serves students from Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties.
Final Thoughts and Enrichment Tips
As a homeschooling parent, remember to reflect on your “why” for homeschooling. It’s okay to off-road for a season and explore new, low-pressure tools that might ignite the mathy part of your student's brain before you continue with your curriculum or start a tutoring service. Here are some thought-starters:
Prodigy Math – A fun, gamified math platform that adapts to your child's skill level and makes practice feel like play. Best for K-6.
Board Games and Puzzles – Incorporate board games like Prime Climb, Sum Swamp, or Adsumudi to make learning math fun and engaging at home. (Below)
Bake! – How can students learning fractions say no to baking some of your family’s favorite treats? Take the opportunity to explore fractions with a tasty reward for the effort.
Library Resources – Libraries in Southeast Wisconsin sometimes offer access to “homework help” tools and/or online tutoring. Be sure to ask about that in addition to age-appropriate math games and gadgets in their Library of Things collection!
Homeschool Co-ops –Find your county in the top-nav of this site and browse the local co-op suggestions. Some groups offer math classes and/or connections to homeschool parents who offer tutoring (or know someone who does).
Bottom line? Homeschooling doesn’t have to mean doing it all alone! With the vibrant network of educational resources in Southeast Wisconsin, you're surrounded by tutors, homeschool groups and libraries ready to walk alongside you and your student.
You’ve got this—and your child does too!
