Homeschool & Educator Resources

Teaching is both an art and a science while every learner is different—and these books are here to support you. Explore a curated selection of resources for educators and homeschoolers, offering practical strategies, instructional guidance, and insight into navigating everyday challenges.

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Updated March 30, 2026
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The brave learner : finding everyday magic in homeschool, learning, and life
Bogart, Julie
Paper Book
Publishers Weekly bestseller A joyfuland accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day...
Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids
Sarin Tandon MD Mph, Pooja
Paper Book
You know your child would benefit from more time spent outside and less spent on a screen. But how important is it really? And what can you do to make it happen? In Digging Into Nature, pediatricians and nature advocates Drs. Pooja Sarin Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy make the evidence-based case...
Emotional intensity in gifted students : helping kids cope with explosive feelings
Fonseca, Christine
Paper Book
Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelingsprovides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of...
The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning
Martino, Leslie M.
Paper Book
A parent's guide to cultivating an unhurried lifestyle and education that help their children thrive In a culture that prizes productivity, efficiency, and success, it's easy to feel as though we're constantly falling short and to lose sight of joy. The homeschool community is...
Make Your Own Rainbow: A Colourful Approach to All Things Steam
Briggs, Leonie
Paper Book
Why not spend your day creating your very own rainbow? Looking to add some STEAM to your day, but unsure of the best way to do it? Dive into this creative STEAM book to spark young people's interest in a simple, safe and cost-effective way. Leonie provides a colourful approach to teaching tricky...
Maker camp : heritage crafts and skill-building projects for kids
Holton-Fessler, Delanie
Paper Book
Classic and innovative hands-on projects for kids ages 3 and up designed to teach both heritage skills and how to think creatively. Handcraft is part of human nature- we build, we create, we innovate. The 20+ projects in this book from an experienced art educator weave a story of...
Phonics from A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide
Blevins, Wiley
Paper Book
Leading phonics expert Wiley Blevins has updated his best-selling classic to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading, as well as current research on handwriting and on phonemic awareness. This revised edition also offers ideas for maximizing your scope and sequence,...
Rethinking school : how to take charge of your child's education
Bauer, Susan Wise
Paper Book
Our K-12 school system is an artificial product of market forces. It isn't a good fit for all--or even most--students. It prioritizes a single way of understanding the world over all others, pushes children into a rigid set of grades with little regard for individual maturity, and slaps...
Smart but scattered : the revolutionary "executive skills" approach to helping kids reach their potential
Dawson, Peg.
Paper Book
This book has been replaced by Smart but Scattered, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5459-1.
Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling
Frieder, Julie
Paper Book
Learn how to pack up the family for a life-changing, long-term journey filled with education and adventure.   Winner of three Independent Book and Publisher Awards!   If you've ever dreamed about an epic family adventure and heading out on the road for a few...

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