The costs involved in homeschooling are usually one of the major concerns for most would-be homeschooling parents. Most people think it costs a lot of money to homeschool their kids. If done wrong, homeschooling can be expensive indeed. However, if you are looking for ways to homeschool your children without breaking the bank, here are several ways to do that.
Trying to save money while homeschooling could be tricky, but not entirely impossible. Find out ways on how to save money while homeschooling without compromising on the quality of education you give to your kids.
Find free resources online
The internet is full of information on homeschooling. You can check videos online and learn about almost everything there is to know about the topic. These videos are also a great resource to supplement what your kids learn at home. You can also get inspiration from other parents who have gone through the same scenario. Listen to free audios and read pdf to make your experience smoother.
Keep everything simple
Do not plunge into homeschooling with a ton of expectations and oozing with energy and enthusiasm. It will be a long journey so it would be better to take it slow, one step at a time. Of course, you have to be excited about this. What I’m saying is that do not have unrealistic expectations. By keeping things simple, you will be able to have a clear head to focus on what is really needed. Be on the lookout for coupons and deals on materials you need to create a good homeschooling experience and you might save some money in the process.
Consider Swapping or borrowing curriculum
Find a community of other homeschoolers with kids in the same grade as yours. You can swap the learning materials or borrow online. The advantage of borrowing and swapping curriculum material is that you will always be guaranteed to have updated and latest learning resources at your disposal. You will find other willing parents who are also keen on saving some money while still having a great homeschooling experience.
Shop smart
Other than waiting for deals and coupons, you can shop for learning materials and resources in garage sales, flea markets, and thrift shops. Here, you can find games, movies, and even art supplies at a great cost. You can also find deals online on Amazon and eBay websites. This would be a great way of saving some money.
Always ensure that you buy material for that specific time, age and grade. For instance, do not buy material for a second grader if your kid is in first grade. By the time they get into second grade, you might find that things have changed and what you bought is now redundant.
Consider recycling
Do not throw away that old newspaper- it can be used as an excellent art resource. Write on the back of used papers before throwing them out. When looking for spaces to store your crayons, markers and other resources, consider recycling your empty mayonnaise jars and such containers. Baskets can also come in handy when you are trying to organize your homeschooling classroom.
There are many ways to live frugally and still have a great homeschooling experience. You can choose what works for you and try it with your family. You just might find you can save a pretty penny!
What are your favorite ways to save money while homeschooling?
Enter to win – Seasonal Middle & High School Copywork 4-Pack from In All You Do – This giveaway has ended
These Seasonal themed Poetry Copywork pack is perfect for Middle and High Schoolers. Each of the 4 packs includes 18 different poems with plain lines for copywork.
Enter to win – An eCourse of Your Choice from Music in Our Homeschool – This giveaway has ended
The winner can choose any course from Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com. Options include music appreciation or Shakespeare, elementary through high school.
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I do not have a favorite poet. My son absolutely likes Edgar Allen Poe. I will have a middle schooler next year.
Oh boy the music choices are hard because they all look good. I think I would pick Intro to Musicals for Elementary Students.
That is a great choice!
I don’t have a favorite poet. I have middle schooler
Great Hymns of the Faith from Music in Our Homeschool.
I really like the poetry of Ralph Waldo Emerson. I have both a middle schooler and a high schooler this year.
Oh me too!!!
I would love to be part of the Great Hymns of the Faith ecourse.
15-minute music lessons would be great for us!
I would choose 20th century music appreciation for my high schooler.
Great Hymns of the Faith . 🙂
I like Ralph Waldo Emerson
I do not have a favorite poet, but I do have two high shool students.
Emily Dickinson is a favorite poet. I have a middle schooler and high schooler.
I would love for my high schooler to take the 20th Century Music Appreciation Course.
The courses all look great! I especially would like The Great Hymns of the Faith.
Great Hymns of Faith sounds wonderful!
My favorite poet in Pablo Neruda, but he is rarely included in any curriculum. I have two middle schoolers this year. Wow! Hard to believe! And we are doing a weekly poetry study, too.
I would love the Great Hymns of Faith course. I can’t wait to check that one out.
I have an 8th grader and 2 high schoolers. I don’t have a favorite poet.
I would love to do hymns of the faith.
I don’t have a favorite poet. I have a middle/high schooler.
My favorite poet is Robert Louis Stevenson. I have a middle schooler and a high schooler.
Great giveaway!! Thank you!
I do not have a favorite poet but we memorize poems every school year. I have 3 high school students this year. Thank you for the giveaway.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is my favorite. I have a high schooler and a middle schooler.
I would love the Great Hyms of the Faith course!