You could homeschool with just this website and a math program. WEH’s Libraries of Hope is full of completely FREE resources including history, geography, literature, nature study, and more.
Well-Educated Heart : If you only glean one thing from this list, let it be WEH! I cannot say enough about this beautiful heart-based homeschool philosophy, it speaks to my soul! Marlene also has an inspiring podcast (start from the beginning), an app and a helpful Facebook group.My main requirements for resources and curriculum are: we can learn together “family style” as much as possible, it is either free or low cost so it doesn’t break the bank, it is easy to implement (or, let’s be honest, it won’t happen), and it maximizes joy in learning. I am Christian, and a few of these resources are Christian-based, but most of them are easy for secular families to adapt.
I know it can be overwhelming to know where to start, so I’ve written up our favorites used through the years. A teacher’s guide can’t know your child better than you do! Feel free to adapt any curriculum to fit the needs of your child. Remember that curriculum is just a tool, it is not your master! You have the stewardship over your children, you curate their education, and as you connect with them you will see what’s working and what isn’t. Remember the goal of home education is to be more fully human, to learn how to learn, and to find joy and beauty along the way.Īs you get more comfortable homeschooling and get to know your children’s learning styles, you will be able to adjust as needed. It will be alright, even if all you do is read classic books, spend time in nature, do some math, and enjoy music and art together. Be kind to yourself and learn and grow with your children. Do your research, involve your older children in the choice, and then pick something that you think will work best and just jump in.
One of my best pieces of advice for new homeschoolers is: don’t fall into the trap of trying to cover everything or find that elusive perfect curriculum. Throughout the many years that we have homeschooled, I have tried SO many different curriculums and resources! I’ve come to realize that there isn’t a holy grail of perfect homeschool curriculum (as much as I wish there was) and things will need tweaking as we go.
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