From books, to guides, to a few basic printables- this list is to help you get started on your homeschooling journey! Check out my other lists for some supply recommendations :)
Sections
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Books
Guides/Websites
Curriculum
Digital Downloads
Traditions
Books
Advice, encouragement, and inspiration to start your homeschooling journey
The Call of the Wild and Free: Homeschool
An amazing insightful read about how play-based childhoods have moved to phone-based childhoods. Full of great information that will benefit any family
The Anxious Generation: Childhood Rewiring & Mental Illness
A great book for any parent's bookshelf- but particularly if you will be homeschooling your children. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies
A great book that will inspire you to incorporate outdoor play and nature into your homeschooling routines and rhythmes.
Balanced and Barefoot: Outdoor Play Benefits
Another great book that discusses getting your family outside in nature. A great addition to your homeschool prep library
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Engaging Family with Nature
You're doing enough! Encouragment for homeschooling
Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right
A great read for anyone who wants to make their home environment more inviting towards learning and curiosity.
The Brave Learner: Everyday Magic in Homeschool
Guides/Websites
Are you thinking about homeschooling your little one but don’t know where to start? Before the Curriculum is a warm, practical guide for parents of children under six. Designed for busy parents who want to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a love of...
A Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling Little Kids (ages 1-6)
Everyday Learning at Home is a beautifully simple digital guide for parents who want to nurture their child’s natural curiosity — without rigid curriculums or overwhelming schedules. Designed especially for ages 1–5, this eBook shows how chores, play...
Everyday Learning at Home: Ebook guide to using ordinary moments to teach kids 1-6
Great website full of resources!
TheHomeSchoolMom - Helping homeschoolers for over 20 years
Helpful website to learn the homeschool laws in your state
Homeschool Laws By State
A great site to get book recommendations based on age.
Reading book lists for K-12
Curriculum
Although preschoolers don't need curriculum- this book has a lot of great unit study ideas to jump start brain, to get yourself thinking about different ways to present information.
The Magic of Childhood: 52 Week Christian Homeschool
A great nature-based curriculum for young kids. I bought and pull ideas from it- b/c we do not yet use a curriculum.
Blossom and Root
Digital Downloads
A great website where teachers share/sell various educational materials (some free, some charged). Full of downloads/worksheets for almost any subject!
TPT
Fun farm themed alphabet letter cards. Print, laminate, and hang in your homeschool space!
Alphabet Letter Cards, Farm Theme
Keep organized with a this simple, printable reading checklist. Jot down the books you want to complete for the year and get reading!
