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...
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,...
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...
Phonics from A to Z : a practical guide
Blevins, Wiley.
Paper Book
This practical handbook, written by an early reading specialist, shows instructors how to build an engaging, effective phonics program into any reading-writing program. Topics include the stages of reading development, alphabet recognition, and phonemic awareness. Illustrations.
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.

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