How to Homeschool Your Kids for Free

Many people shy away from their desire to homeschool because they fear it will cost too much money. With a bit of creativity and willpower, however, homeschooling does not have to cost a cent.

Things You'll Need

• Access to computer with Internet access
• Printer
• Paper
• Pens/pencils
• Library card

Instructions

1. Start by going to the library and picking up a few homeschooling guides that list what children of each age need to know. There are several on the market. Read several and decide which guide will work best for you.

2. Create your own checklist of what each child needs to learn for the year. The checklist should include books they need to read or use like science experiments and historical biographies. Your checklist can be in the order in which you want your child to learn. If you are an unschooler, you can just have your child pick and choose from the list.

3. As you need books, check them out from the library, or request them if they are not available. Be aware that you can renew a book several times, allowing you to keep it for a couple of months if needed.

4. Use the Internet to research subjects. There are literally thousands of websites that will provide free educational materials. You can get free lesson plans, download books, participate in "word of the day" websites and play math games online.

5. For physical activity, make it a point to go outside and play. Take advantage of local parks and recreation programs. Challenge your kids to see who can do the most push-ups, run the farthest, and jump rope the longest. Write down the results of these fun challenges and keep a log of improvements.

6. Check your community educational programs for free workshops and classes that you and your children can participate in.

7. Look for opportunities in your church or other organizations for your children to join choruses.

8. Barter with friend and neighbors for instruction in areas you where you have not experience like musical instruments, foreign languages, sewing and repairing cars, for example.