Homeschooling Resources

Explore these great resources to help you make the most out of your homeschooling experience!

Updated December 20, 2023
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The call of the wild + free : reclaiming wonder in your child's education
Arment, Ainsley
Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of...
Rethinking school : how to take charge of your child's education
Bauer, Susan Wise
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...
The well-trained mind : a guide to classical education at home
Bauer, Susan Wise
The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school--one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Veteran home...
Homeschooling : take a deep breath--you can do this!
Bittner, Terrie Lynn
You don't have to be a professional teacher, a genius, or a structured person to homeschool well. Many people believe they can't homeschool because they are lacking some magical quality or skill successful homeschoolers have. The truth is that homeschooling can be done, and done well, by most...
Homeschooled & headed for college : your road map for a sucessful journey
Boiko, Denise
Can homeschoolers successfully navigate the path to college?The answer is an enthusiastic "Yes!"If you love homeschooling but need a clear road map for the journey from high school to college, this is the book for you. You'll appreciate this practical, detailed guide that walks you step by step...
102 top picks for homeschool curriculum : choosing the right curriculum and approach for each child's learning style
Duffy, Cathy
102 Top Picks makes it easy for home educators to select the right curriculum for each family situation and each child's learning style. Widely-recognized curriculum expert Cathy Duffy walks you through the curriculum selection process: goal setting, figuring out which educational approach to use,...
100 top picks for homeschool curriculum : choosing the right curriculum and approach for your child's learning style
Duffy, Cathy.
The key to successful home education, homeschool veterans will tell you, is determining your educational philosophy and marrying it to your child's learning style. Then you can make an informed decision in choosing the right educational curriculum for the child. This is the formula for success...
Tinkering : kids learn by making stuff
Gabrielson, Curt
How can you consistently pull off hands-on tinkering with kids? How do you deal with questions that you can't answer? How do you know if tinkering kids are learning anything or not? Is there a line between fooling around with real stuff and learning? The idea of learning through...
Everything you need to know about homeschooling : a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide for the journey from early learning through graduation
Garfias, Lea Ann
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are considering or reevaluating homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling mom of six and herself a homeschool graduate, has all the information you need to succeed. She guides you through your toughest questions, including:...
Montessori at home : a practical guide for parents
Greaney, Tara
Use the Montessori Method at home to enhance your child's confidence and development--for ages 0-3 This practical guide shows parents how to apply the Montessori Method at home with easy-to-implement activities and tips designed to build a child's social, emotional, cognitive,...
Homeschooling for the rest of us : how your one-of-a-kind family can make homeschooling and real life work
Haskins, Sonya A.
Homeschooling parents are under great pressure. Besides trying to balance teaching responsibilities and family life, they often face unrealistic expectations from relatives, churches, other homeschoolers, and society at large. Even parents considering homeschooling sense the need to be perfect.
Blueprint homeschooling : how to plan a year of home education that fits the reality of your life
Knepper, Amy.
Before you build a house, you need plans. You need a BLUEPRINT.Blueprint Homeschooling is for home educating parents of all philosophies and styles who are looking for a better way to manage their time, energy, and sanity throughout the school year. Do you spend your school days searching for...
The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas: 55 Moms Share Their Expertise on 103 Topics
Lanley, Jimmie
Wouldn't it be great to have a resource you could turn to when you have a question in your homeschool? How can I encourage my teens to be more independent learners? What should a preschooler be doing for school? How can I make geography practical and fun? What can...
The everything homeschooling book : all you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child
Linsenbach, Sherri.
Many parents consider home schooling their children, but are too intimidated to try it. In this indispensable guide, author and homeschooler Sherri Linsenbach provides parents with the encouragement, inspiration, and ideas they need to explore this option for their family. It's packed full of ideas...
The read-aloud family : making meaningful and lasting connections with your kids
Mackenzie, Sarah
Discover why reading aloud to your kids can make such a big difference in their lives and yours. Learn practical strategies to make reading aloud an attainable family goal. The stories we read--and the conversations we have about them--help shape family traditions,...
Hybrid homeschooling : a guide to the future of education
McShane, Michael Q.
All across the country, in traditional public, public charter, and private schools, entrepreneurial educators are experimenting with the school day and school week. Hybrid Homeschools have students attend traditional classes in a brick-and-mortar school for some part of the week and homeschool...
Homeschooling : you can do it! : eliminate self-doubt and get the clarity, confidence, and skills you need to succesfully teach your children from home
McTernan, Kirsten
Do you like the idea of homeschooling but doubt your ability to do it? Are you curious about homeschooling but want to have an inside look into what is actually entailed before jumping in? Or are you currently homeschooling but feel desperate to have your days run smoother?If you've ever felt like...
The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas: Volume 2
Network, iHomeschool
There are so many big ideas when it comes to home education, we couldn't just stop at one volume! New for 2017: The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas: Volume TWO. We welcome 38 moms who share their expertise on 58 topics.*Need ideas for getting Dad or grandparents involved?*What should you do if you have...
Raising Wildflowers: Homeschooling at Ease in a Frantic Culture
Riffe, Emily
Raising Wildflowers: Homeschooling at Ease in a Frantic Culture was 5 years in the making. This book is a literature review and resource for understanding the foundations of homeschooling and the effects of our current culture. Even before the events of 2020, we lived in a time of frantic living....
The homeschooling starter guide : how to create and adapt the best education action plan for your needs
Riley, Gina
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...
Home learning year by year : how to design a homeschool curriculum from preschool through high school
Rupp, Rebecca.
Finally, homeschoolers have a comprehensive guide to designing a homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts. , Rebecca Rupp presents a structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through...
Jim Trelease's read-aloud handbook
Trelease, Jim
Since its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease s beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. This book discusses the benefits, the rewards, and the...
The 4 hour school day : how you and your kids can thrive in the homeschool life
Wilson, Durenda
Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less!  We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs...
The unhurried homeschooler : a simple, mercifully short book on homeschooling
Wilson, Durenda
Homeschooling is a wonderful, worthwhile pursuit, but many homeschool parents struggle with feelings of burnout and frustration. If you have ever felt this way, you're not alone! Most of us need to be reminded of the "why" of homeschooling from time to time-but "The Unhurried Homeschooler" takes...

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