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...
A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education
Fisher, Naomi
Paper Book
'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again' Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently...
Help! My Kid Hates Writing: How to Turn Struggling Students Into Brave Writers
Bogart, Julie
Paper Book
A practical resource to help you turn struggle into success and become the writing coach your kid needs-from the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer curriculum Writing is often hard-for kids and for adults. How can we help our children get past the difficulties and learn...
Home learning year by year : how to design a creative and comprehensive homeschool curriculum
Rupp, Rebecca
Paper Book
A comprehensive guide to designing homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts--now revised and updated!   Homeschooling can be a tremendous gift to your children--a personalized educational experience tailored to each kid's interests,...
The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
Kessler, Colleen
Paper Book
Focus on your child's strengths and passions to support lifelong learning This book provides parents with practical tools to teach and engage their children at home. By focusing on their children's strengths and passions, rather than on their limitations, parents can foster a love...
Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System
Christy-Faith
Paper Book
Take a good look at the reasons why homeschooling can help today's kids thrive Homeschool Rising is a guide for anyone interested in homeschooling their children, regardless of background. It busts through the myths surrounding homeschooling, reveals the failures of our...
The homeschooling starter guide : how to create and adapt the best education action plan for your needs
Riley, Gina
Paper Book
Get started with homeschooling for grade levels K-12 Homeschooling can help kids of all ages immerse themselves in learning that builds on their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. It gives them the chance to thrive with one-on-one attention and customized lesson plans that...
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...
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...
Modern Miss Mason : discover how Charlotte Mason's revolutionary ideas on home education can change how you & your children learn & grow together
Boden, Leah
Paper Book
For every mother who desires to cultivate a lasting foundation of curiosity and wonder for her children from home, whilst continuing a rich life of learning for herself. Modern Miss Masonis your invitation into an adventure, a call to turn a corner on your already incredible...
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
All kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. If you have a "smart but scattered" child, take heart. This encouraging guide is grounded in research on the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 13...
Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors
Tidd, Rachel
Ebook
Wild Learning answers a call in the educational community for practical, easy-to-implement activities that bring core curriculum out of the classroom and into the outdoors. Outdoor learning has risen in popularity in recent years, and it has tremendous benefits. Being outside is healthier,...

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