Is homeschooling free? Yes, it can be! Here's a list of my favorite homeschool curriculum that you can find online for FREE!
I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have many friends who love My Father's World. You go to their website, select your child's grade level, and order the materials. All you need for the year - the instructor's guide, books, and supplies - arrives at your doorstep. You're ready to homeschool! This helped me feel confident that yes, I was doing enough, and had advisors ready to help me if I needed it.+ A trusted homeschool mama in your community is an invaluable resource. If there's a homeschooling mom in your church whom you admire, ask her all your questions. How did she get started? What curriculum would she choose (or stay away from) if she could do it all again?+ Start simple, as it will take a while to find your rhythm. For example, all that a kindergartener *really needs* is a reading/phonics program, a math program, and (for Christian families) a morning Bible/devotional time. If that's all you do for your child's kindergarten year, great! You can add history, handwriting, science, and other electives as you grow more confident.+ Remember that you may not land on your favorite curriculum or educational philosophy your first year. And that's ok! If you're interested in finding your homeschool style, I've linked a helpful quiz in my profile.+ After you've narrowed it down to a handful of curriculums you're interested in, I love Cathy Duffy's review site (cathyduffyreviews.com). Her reviews are straightforward and very helpful.
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Preparing to homeschool but not sure where to start? This 5 step method has been my go-to for years and it totally works, you guys!
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24 benefits of homeschooling your kids, for the parents who need convincing, and the homeschool parent wondering whether homeschooling is really worth it.
Use this fun & free printable chart to track your homeschool year! Awesome interactive & visual way to record your homeschool days.
This is our 1st grade homeschool curriculum choices for 2020-2021. Most are Secular homeschool curriculum while others are Christian curriculum.
If you’re tired of doing busy work with homeschooling, then you’re in luck. Notebooking is exciting and not boring, like traditional workbooks. Notebooking is essentially having your child write down what they learned. Some people allow their child to draw a picture, write a few words, or they are asked to write whatever they want ... Read More about Benefits of Notebooking in Homeschooling + Free Fall Notebooking Prompts Calendar
These titles for homeschooling with Netflix are great to use in your homeschool any time of year. They feature nature, history, science, literature.
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When sharing about our homeschool rhythm a few weeks ago I mentioned that I wanted to write a post about how I plan our year without a curriculum and I
Take a trip with your homeschool students grades 3-8, and notebook across the USA with these states unit studies. There's a FREE unit study for all 50 states.
One of my goals this year is to make going out of the house more a part of our homeschooling. Taking all three of my kids somewhere has always been a struggle for me. I never seem to get all my ducks in a row so that I feel freed up to leave the house. You know: lunches packed, dinner in the crockpot, house clean, schoolwork prepped and organized... This is a list that rarely gets completed!
Are you looking for a typing program for homeschoolers? This one gives kids excellent touch typing instruction. And they play fun games to cement skills!
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This ultimate list of free homeschool printables has the best resources for all ages. Fantastic ways to save money & make learning fun!
I have been homeschooling for going on 16 years now and have tried a lot of different curricula along the way. When a new product comes out - all shiny
Need a homeschool schedule during the coronavirus outbreak? This homeschool schedule for prek and kindergarten is perfect for parrents who need guidence.
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Our oldest is heading into her last year of elementary school! Check out our 5th grade homeschool curriculum choices for this coming year.
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Hey guys! I'm currently taking my 11th grade year online via this super lovely ISD. Given it's summer, I'm only taking 4 courses at the moment. Here's my {extremely flexible} schedule: And here is the altered-for-you-or-your-child-that-is-taking-6-subjects version! Add or subject 10 minutes from each time for extra or fewer subjects!
Khan Academy math can be used as a complete homeschool math curriculum. Find out how to use this online program as a full free math curriculum.
Homeschool Portfolio Printable. Learn how to easily set up your homeschool portfolio using this free homeschool portfolio printable.
Strewing is an amazing way to inspire your child’s natural curiosity. Did you know you may already be doing this unschoolish habit? It’s a practice that can provide amazing learning opportunities regardless of your homeschool method. Plus, it’s easy! So, I’ve put together 100 strewing ideas for your homeschool! This post may contain affiliate links. […]
Teaching middle school history when homeschooling can be a great way to explore new ideas and resources! Here are 10 ways to make it fun!
I'm sharing our 5th grade homeschool curriculum choices for the 2019-2020 school year, along with why I made these choices for this particular child.
Your secular homeschool curriculum choices by style, age, and subject. Includes science, history, language arts, all in one programs, & more!
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Check out this list of encouraging homeschool quotes to get you through your tough days. Keep this post handy and you will always have inspiration at your
Hello, fellow gameschooler! Are you looking for information on gameschooling by subject? Well, you've come to the right spot. I have created a list of gameschooling resources by academic subject, including the absolute best games for your homeschool. I've also included top board game picks from my expert panel of gameschoolers. From card games to board games and so much more, we've got you covered! Gameschooling by Subject: The Best Games for Your Homeschool Check out My Little Poppies Course Offerings: The Lazy Homeschooler's Guide to Unit Studies How to Rock THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of Your Homeschool Day Gameschooling
Get more done in your homeschool with the free printable homeschool planner so you can stay on top of your homeschool day.
I thought I would take a moment and share with you Top Ten Homeschool Companies. These are the companies that provide the meat of our homeschool. They are companies that I always seem to fall back on whenever I'm looking for something new to do.
At first, the idea of adding life skills to your homeschool curriculum might seem like a silly idea. If you’re anything like me you’re thinking, “Well, it’s life. We do a lot of that here so…we’re good.” But, the truth is, my kids could use some more life skills and something more structured to focus …
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Theories are nice to read about, but we all need to have real-life examples of just how things work, don't we? (I know I sure do!) So, how 'bout hearing how we've done things at our house? Here is an example of a relaxed homeschool schedule (although I prefer the word "routine").
Free learning resources are readily available, as everyone across the country has become an at home educator for their children, including me.
