Four Ways to Save Money on Homeschooling

Published: Tue, 02/09/16

Homeschooling does not have to break your budget, even in a large family. Sure, you want the best possible education for your child, but you also need to keep your finances in mind. So, what do you do?

Think it Through
A big no-no that most novice homeschoolers are guilty of is spending a ton of money on curricula that may not work. First, you need to determine how your child learns best. Once you know, you'll have a better idea of which learning programs will work for you and your child.

Borrow, Rent, Look for Bargains
Do you have a library card? Use it to borrow books and DVDs to incorporate into your child's curriculum. Check out thrift stores and flea markets for books, arts and craft supplies, and other low-cost items you can add to your stockpiling of homeschool tools. Many websites even allow you to trade books and other useful homeschool resources with their members free of charge.

Find Free Fun
Local parks, nature centers, and even museums will host free events for kids several times a year. Not only are these great learning opportunities that cost you nothing, but they also allow your child to make new friends and hang out with other homeschoolers.

Sign up for Time4Learning
Time4Learning is a great option for the budget conscious because it provides an online curriculum for PreK-12th grade that includes 2,000+ multimedia lessons, printable worksheets, and graded activities, all for a low monthly fee. If you have more than one child in Prek-8th grade, you even receive a discount for each additional student you register.

In addition, the Time4Learning loyalty programs provide several opportunities to save. You can earn money or even free months of service for referring friends or writing a review of Time4Learning. Plus, as a Time4Learning member, you'll occasionally receive special offers and discounts for other learning programs like VocabularySpellingCity, Time4Writing, and more.

Do you have a budget to consider for your homeschooling needs? Watch 'How to Homeschool on a Budget' to hear what works for other homeschoolers when it comes to saving money. Have a suggestion related to homeschooling on a budget? Reply to this email with your own great tips and we may feature them on our social media profiles and parent forum.

P.S. Did you know that Time4Learning has partnered with Science4Us.com? This means that members now have access to even more K-3 science content, all at no added cost.