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 Homeschool For (almost) Free

Whether you are working with a really tight budget or just trying to be a good steward of God-given resources, there are a lot of ways to save money and cut back on the cost of homeschooling. Here are a few ideas and resources that can help you succeed in homeschooling with whatever budget you have to work with:

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

(Deuteronomy 6:6-7NIV)

 Homeschool Field Trip Ideas

Field trips can be a GREAT way for kids to learn by discovery. There are countless possibilities for field trips and most of them are free.

Here is a listing of field trip ideas to help you get started . . .

 Homeschool Catalogues

Looking for great homeschool curriculum to suite your teaching methods or your particular student’s learning styles?

Here’s a great list of publishers that offer free catalogues of their homeschool curriculum . . . as well as reviews on the curriculum being offered.

Home School Legal Defense Association

Are you a member of HSLDA?  

HSLDA is a non-profit organization that works to defend the constitutional rights of parents to educate their children. They serve as legal representation for homeschool families who need help with legal proceedings, helping families to know what their rights are under the US constitution, and to keep families informed of legal issues that pertain to homeschooling.  

The HSLDA website features helpful information and resources for homeschoolers, as well as news articles related to homeschooling in the US. You can visit their website at: www.hslda.org

 Early Learning: Preschool & Kindergarten

The early years are so formative! So much of your child’s interests and personality is being developed and nurtured.

The things your child learns in Preschool and Kindergarten help to lay a foundation of skills that they will use and build upon for the rest of their lives.

 Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Are you looking for good curriculum recommendations? Here’s a look at the curriculum we are using in our homeschool, spanning across multiple grade levels. Hopefully taking a look at what we’re using can help give you the inspiration you need for your own curriculum choices.

 Ultimate List of Bible Memory Songs

Singing God’s Word is one of the best ways to memorize Scripture. Music has a way of getting “stuck” in you head, and the combination of a catchy tune and repetition can really help to impress the words on your mind and in your heart.

 Early Learning Themes

One of the best ways to teach Preschool and Kindergarten is by focusing on a specific theme and allowing the kids to really explore and engage in that theme through a wide assortment of books, videos, and hands on learning activities. Here is a list of themes that are really great for Preschool and Kindergarten level students.

 Letter of the Week Learning Activities

Explore each of the 26 letters of the alphabet with learning activities and themed projects that encompass a wide assortment of school subjects!

Including videos, crafts, printable activity pages, virtual field trips, and more!

 Geography Kids

Virtually travel the world without ever leaving the classroom!

With pretend passports, movies, games, crafts, cultural dances, and more, your kids will learn about the different countries and cultures around the world, and have fun exploring the wonderful world they live in!

 What Does My Child Need to Learn . . . ?

It can be very easy to doubt your abilities as a homeschooler if you don’t have a clear idea of what your child is supposed to be learning at each grade level, which is why I’ve put together this very simple, grade-by-grade (and age-by-age) checklist of things that your child should be learning each school year.