Homeschooling – Tools and Resources
While considered to be a gratifying experience for all the members of a family, homeschooling can be a pain in the pocket.
For families who are living on a tight budget because of limited income, frugal homeschooling is starting to become recognized. Here are a few ways to provide your child a decent education and save money at the same time.
The World Wide Web is an essential source that is indispensable for most families. From finding essays to researching materials about curriculum, everything that you need is free and is a mouse click away. There are also online auctions wherein you can buy secondhand curriculum programs and books.
You can take a trip to your local library together with the whole library. This place can provide you the books that you need – free of charge.
Before leaving for the library, list down the books as well as topics that you plan to borrow so it will not slip off your mind.
If you are a part of a home school group, suggest that your group organize a swap or selling of books, used curriculum and many other materials that can serve as teaching aids. Not only will you be able to disperse materials you no longer need, you can also obtain materials for low prices.
In case you are acquainted with anyone who is in possession of a book or program that you think you need, consider borrowing it if he doesn’t need it anymore. Then, if you have materials that you think he can utilize, propose a trade or just borrow each other.
Take a look at your local paper for schedules of garage sales and yard sales. You can purchase good supplies from these venues if you are creative enough. This is because there are materials that could be great pieces for school projects that you wouldn’t easily notice at first.
