Seven Ways to Save Money Homeschooling

Homeschooling can cost money, but it doesn’t have to be a lot. Many families frugally homeschool and you can too! Here are ways to save money on homeschooling.

If you’re like me you are always looking for a few ways to save money! Homeschooling families often work on tight budgets, and try to cut costs when they can. Here are 10 ways you can save money on homeschooling.

1. Go to the library- Before purchasing those books see if your local library has the books for free.
2. Buy Used- There are tons of websites, curriculum fairs, and local moms who would love to sell you their gently used curriculum.
3. Hit up a convention- Yes, oftentimes conventions cost money to attend, but you can also save money by avoiding shipping costs.
4. Only buy after you try-This is the number one way to save money. Don’t purchase something until you have seen it, and maybe even tried it out (if possible) you can do this by looking at other curriculums or by attending a convention.
5. Use what you have- What resources do you have at home that you can use for homeschooling? Science books from yard sales? Quality literature from your childhood days? Youtube videos and documentaries? You may be surprised by what you already have.
6. Free curriculum sites- Easy Peasy and Khan Academy are just 2 of the many free websites out there available for homeschooling families. Try using them for supplemental at first, then see if you like them. I know we love Easy Peasy for Health and preschool!
7. Hit-up sales- Our favorite time of year is back-to-school time. We always hit up the sales and stock up on items for our whole homeschool year. When you see sales like this think ahead about what you may need in the coming months.

Homeschooling can cost money, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Many families frugally homeschool and you can too! If you looking for a few ways to save money in homeschooling hopefully these can help!

Misty Bailey is the voice behind the Southeast Homeschool Expo’s Facebook page, as well as one of the convention planners here at the Southeast Homeschool Expo. She has worked in the homeschool market for nearly a decade with a multitude of curriculum companies and as a former blogger and podcaster. She brings to the table 17 years of homeschooling experience working with her own three children, as well as founding her local homeschool group.  Her goal is to encourage and inspire you on your homeschool journey by providing practical tips for real-life (not cookie-cutter perfection) homeschooling.