Frugal homeschooling
Lets face it, the majority of families that are homeschooling are doing so from a single income family. Having just the one source of income can put a damper on many plans, and can make the ability to homeschool seem shakey. Can you do it? Can you afford it? Will your children still get a great education on a limited income? the answer to all three is YES! As I wrote here in How to Homeschool Your Children on a Budget it can be fairly simple to homeschool your children without spending a lot of money. Many things that parents normally do with their children every day for free can become educational. Going to the library, using the internet, even watching TV can become educational moments that do not cost a lot of money.
And don’t be too proud to buy used! Second hand books, materials, even whole curriculums can be purchased at a fraction of what they would cost new. Many still in great shape and ready to be used time and time again. Look online at sites such as Ebay, or in special sites dedicates to selling used materials such as http://www.usedhomeschoolcurriculum.com and www.homeschoolclassifieds.com.
My friend Brenda also has some great ideas onHomeschooling On A Budget if you are interested in reading more.
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