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Homeschooling does not have to be expensive. Here is a list of free and cheap homeschooling resources that you can use in your homeschool to help you save money. While there are suggested products that you can buy on some of them, how much you spend is entirely up to your family's budget. Most of the resources listed can be used independently and do not need the additional products being bought. Many of the books can also be found in the library. Most families do want to own at least some of their curriculum, but you don't need to spend a lot of money (if any) to use these resources. I will be adding more resources to Cheap Homeschooling in the near future so please come back to visit often!

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Cheap Homeschooling by Grade

1st Grade: 1st Grade Curriculum Resources
2nd Grade: 2nd Grade Curriculum Resources
3rd Grade: 3rd Grade Curriculum Resources
4th Grade: 4th Grade Curriculum Resources
5th Grade: 5th Grade Curriculum Resources
6th Grade: 6th Grade Curriculum Resources
Jr. High: Jr. High Curriculum Resources
High School: High School Curriculum Resources

Lapbook, Notebooking, Scrapbooking And Project Resources

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Lapbooks, notebooks and scrapbooking are a great way to do cheap homeschooling. You can use resources off of the internet and scraps from your crafts to save money.

Interactive Notebook: Resources for putting together an interactive notebook.
Lapbook Resources: Resources for lapbooking.
Lapbooking Supplies: A list of supplies good for lapbooking. A great resource for cheap homeschooling.
Scrapbook for Learning: Resources on using scrapbooking for your homeschool.
How to Homeschool using Notebooks: Notebooking is a great way to help your child retain what they learn. It also helps improve your child's writing, vocabulary and spelling skills.
How to Make a Lapbook: Lapbooks are one of the new rages in homeschooling. These books are much easier than they look and they are so much fun!!!
Diorama Resources: Dioramas are a great way to learn about a subject. Dioramas are miniature models that your child makes. Dioramas can be made in shoe boxes, regular boxes, folded paper (make a box or triangle), a paper plate, a display case or any other container that you can think of.
How to Make a Lapbook: Lapbooks are great learning tools for both homeschools and classrooms. Learn how to make a lapbook with your students.
Lapbook: Lapbooks are all the rage among homeschoolers now days. Many public and private school teachers are also learning and utilizing this educational but fun way to learn.
Printable File Folder Games: Resources for printable file folder games.
File Folder Games: Resources for file folder games.
File Folder Game Supplies: Supplies for file folder games.

Language Arts Resources

Beginning Reading: Resources for learning how to read.
How to Help a Child Enjoy Books: Reading can be such a pleasurable pastime. Reading can take you to faraway lands, time long again or out among the stars.
How to Help a Child Learn to Read: Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child can learn.
Love to Read: Most parents want their children to love reading. There is no perfect formula to raising a child that loves reading, but their are some things that you can do to help. This page is to help you, help your children grow to love books.
Reading File Folder Games: Learning to read can be hard for some children. Why not help them learn by playing games? This page has reading file folder games game resources. They are great for struggling readers, children that just need a bit more help, hands on learners or special needs children. To see more file folder games

Math Resources

Living Math: Resources for a living math program.
Middle and High School Math: Resources for your middle and highschoolers.
File Folder Math: Resources for making math file folder games.
Money File Folder Games: Resources for a money file folder game.

History Resources for Cheap Homeschooling

Colonial Days: Resources for Colonial days study.
Going West: Wagon trains west seem so thrilling to younger children (ok, it does to us older people too!!! lol!!!). This unit study is to introduce children to going west and what it was like in the old wild west.
How to Make a Timeline Notebook with your Child: A timeline really helps a child understand history and help understand what else was happening in the world during the time frame that is being studied.
Native American Unit Study: Very shortly my youngest son and I are going to start a Native American unit study. I thought I would go ahead and gather the resources that I would need to do this study and share them with you. I hope that you enjoy these resources and they help you with your Native American unit study.
Timeline Notebook: A timeline notebook is a great supplement to any history study. A timeline notebook will help a child what all was going on in history at during the same time period.
How to Make a Timeline | FireHow.com: An article on how to make a timeline in the form of a timeline notebook.
Social Studies File Folder Games: Resources for making social studies file folder games.
Medieval Unit: A medieval unit is a great way for your students or children to learn about the medieval times. A unit study incorporates hands on learning and reading.

History Lapbooks

Little House Lapbook: Resources for a Little House Lapbook
Native American Lapbook: Resources for a Native American lapbook.

Geography Resources for Cheap Homeschooling

Homeschool Geography: Resources for geography lessons.
How to Study Geography with Children: The world is more globalized than ever before and awareness of the world is very helpful to know yet many Americans are not real knowledgeable about Geography.
Children Learn about Haiti: By now, you probably will have heard about the horrible earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th, 2010. Here are resources to teach your children about Haiti.
Choose a Country Unit Study: Studying other countries is fun for children. In this day in age with everything getting more global, it is not just fun to study other countries, it's important too. Give your children the edge by studying other countries with them.

Science/ Nature Resources

Nature Studies with Children: Resources to do nature and science studies.
Astronomy with Children: Resources for an astronomy study.
Magic School Bus Study Guide- Hops Home: In the books, The Magic School Bus, Mrs. Frizzle's class takes some really interesting fields trips. Come learn about animal habitats in The Magic School Bus Hops Home.
Inside the Earth- Magic School Bus Study: Ms. Frizzle's class are always going on wacky field trips and this book is no exception. In the book Inside the Earth, the class go on a field trip through the center of the earth and back out through a volcano. Here are resources to help you study this book.
Magic School Bus Study Guide- Inside a Hurricane: Mr. Frizzles class is at it again and this time their field trip will take them inside a hurricane! Here are resources for studying this fun and education book.
How to Teach Children about Astronomy: How to Teach Astronomy to children.
How to Make a Nature Journal with Children: Creating a nature journal is a fun and educational activity for children. It helps them with their observation skills and gives them a good science lesson. Here is how to get started making a...
How to Go on Nature Walks with Children: Nature walks are a good way to introduce your child to science. Not only does nature walks help you child learn about nature, but it also helps your child's observation skills.
Free Science Worksheets and Printables: Supplement your curriculum with free science worksheets and printables. By getting free science worksheets, this will help stretch your curriculum budget and help you save money.
Wild Tracks- Nature Book Study: Wild Tracks by Jim Arnosky is a great book for nature studies for children. It goes through different animal tracks for children and shows them at life size. The book also tells some about the animals and their various tracks on surfaces like snow and dirt.
Nature Study- The Backyard: Nature studies are fun and educational! Many homeschoolers are adding nature studies to their curriculum. Even if you don't homeschool, nature studies is a great activity for your kids to do. It's fun to take your kids places like parks to do nature studies, but there are also nature study opportuni
Kids Learn Chemistry: Learning chemistry is an important part of high school, but you can make it easier to learn chemistry by introducing it in the earlier years.
Nature Study in Summer: Learning doesn't stop just because summer is here! It's very important that children still have enriching learning activities during the summer so that they do not loose what they have learned the rest of the year.
How to Study Nature with Children | FireHow.com: How to Study Nature with Children. Studying nature with children has many benefits including teaching a love of science, observation skills and how to focus.
Science File Folder Games: Science file folder games are a fun and educational way to teach or supplement science. Some children just need extra practice or some extra help in learning science. Other children just may be better at learning in a hands on manner.
Nature Studies for Children: Article about nature studies for children.
Science File Folder Games: Resources for making science file folder games.
Gardening Ideas for Kids: Here is some gardening ideas for kids. Gardening is a fun and educational activity for children. Gardening can help your kids learn healthy habits and hopefully help them to appreciate fresh fruits and vegetables.
Bird Unit Study: Learn about birds with a bird unit study!

Science/ Nature Lapbooks

Weather Lapbook: Resources for a weather lapbook.
Space Lapbook: Resources for a space lapbook.
Ocean Lapbook: Resources for an Ocean Lapbook.
Plant Lapbook: Resources for a Plant Lapbook.
Tree Lapbook: Resources for a tree lapbook.
Garden Lapbook: This year my kids and I are going to be growing a garden. I want it to be a very educational activity for them and I thought a garden lapbook might make a good supplement to growing a garden. I have included ideas, resources, printables and books that would make for a good gardening unit study.
Bird Lapbook: A bird lapbook is a good way to study birds with children! This year, my little guy is planning on doing the bird watching project for 4-H. It has gotten me interested in what other bird projects and activities we can do.

Animal Resources for Cheap Homeschooling

Animal Study for Homeschoolers: Resources for studying animals.
Animal Studies for Kids: Resources for studying animals.
Animal Studies: Kids love learning about animals! You can use this love of animals to help your kids/ students learn more about science. This animal studies page has resources to help you teach your kids or students the...

Animal Lapbooks

Bee Lapbook: Resources for a bee lapbook.
Owl Lapbook: Resources for an owl lapbook.
Nocturnal Animal Lapbook: Resources for a nocturnal animal lapbook.
Woodland Animal Lapbook: Resources for woodland animal lapbook.
Horse Lapbook: Resource for a horse lapbook.
Insect Lapbook: Resource for an insect lapbook.
Butterfly Lapbook: Resources for a butterfly lapbook.
Turkey Lapbook: Resources for a turkey lapbook.
Reindeer Lapbook: Resources for a reindeer lapbook.
Penguin Lapbook: Resources for a penguin lapbook.
Polar Bear Lapbook: Resources for a polar bear lapbook.

Art Resources For Cheap Homeschooling

Artist Studies for Children: Resources for studying art.
Art Study Scrapbook: A wonderful project to do in your art studies.
Kids Study Art- Monet: Resources for studying Monet.
Kids Study Art- Van Gogh: Resources for studying Van Gogh.
How to Do an Art Study with Children: Studying art with children can be both fun and educational. An art study does not need to take up a lot of time and you'll be surprised at how much a child can learn.
How to Do a Charlotte Mason Style Picture Study: Doing a picture study is a good way to study artwork. Studying art was one of things that Charlotte Mason considered important for students to learn.
Art Activities for Children: Art is an important subject for children to study. I have made several pages of art activities for children. This page is a directory of my pages on art activities for children. I have several type of pages listed.
Homeschool Art: Homeschool art is popular among homeschoolers. Most homeschoolers I know do at least a little bit of art studies in their homeschool. I think one of the reasons some hold back is because they do not know...

Literature Resources for Cheap Homeschooling

Picture Book Studies: Picture books are a great way to introduce different subjects to young children. Here are links to several different pictures books that you can use in your homeschool for study.
Magic Tree House Study Guides: The Magic Tree House books are about two young children, Jack and Annie, that find a tree house that can transport them through time and to other places. These books are educational and are great for doing unit studies on.
Little House Unit Study: Resources for the Little House books.
Little House Lapbook: The Little House book series is one of the best loved book series ever written. This series is a wonderful educational tool to teach children what life on the prairie was like. While you are reading the Little House series, why not make a lapbook to go along with it?
Book Study- Carry On Mr. Bowditch: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch is about a young boy who dreams of navigating the sea (and then his journeys doing just that) in Salem in the 1700's. Here are resources to go along with studying that book.

Lapbooks- General

Apple Lapbook: Apples are a delicious and nutritious fruit that most children love. Apples also make a good unit study for children. Children can learn about how they grow, where they grow and the life cycle of an apple. They can learn about interesting characters such as Johnny Appleseed.
Pumpkin Lapbook: Resources for making a pumpkin lapbook.
Iditarod Lapbook: Resources for making an Iditarod Lapbook.
Farm Lapbook: Most kids in the United States no longer live on farms, but many are still fascinated by them. This page has resources for children to learn about farming by making a farm lapbook. You can mix and match the resources listed on this page to customize the farm lapbook to make it your own.

Lapooks- Seasonal

Winter Lapbook: Winter is a fascinating time of year. Lots and be learned about it. Why not make a lapbook to showcase that learning!
Spring Lapbook: A spring lapbook is a great way to learn about spring and all the wonderful things that happen during the spring.
Summer Lapbook: Don't let the learn stop just because it's summer! Here are some ideas and resources for a summer lapbook. Your kids can have fun while learning and they will have a cute keepsake to look at when they are through.
Fall Lapbook: A fall lapbook is a great way to learn about the fall season.
Harvest Lapbook: Harvest time is such a fun time. There is a chill in the air and a crispness that is is not around any other time. It's the time for apples and pumpkins and being thankful for all of your blessing. Make a Harvest Lapbook to help your children or students learn about this wonderful time of year!

Lapbooks- Holiday

Martin Luther King Jr. Lapbook: Here is a lapbook to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., a great American leader. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up real soon. Help your child learn more about this awesome American.
Chinese New Year Lapbook: Here are lapbooking resources for Chinese New Year.
Groundhog Day Lapbook: Here are Groundhog Day lapbooking resources.
Valentine's Day Lapbook: Here are Valentine's Day lapbooking resources.
President's Day Lapbook: Here are President's Day Lapbooking resources.
Mardi Gras Lapbook: Here are lapbooking resources for Mardi Gras.
Easter Lapbook: Here are resources for an Easter lapbook.
Cinco de Mayo Lapbook: Make a Cinco de Mayo lapbook with your child to help them learn about this custom.
Memorial Day Lapbook: A Memorial Day lapbook is a great way to learn about this important holiday.
Christmas Lapbook: Resources for a Christmas lapbook.

Animal/ Nature Coloring Pages

Coloring Pages for Children: It is easy to find coloring pages for kids on the internet if you know where to look! Here is a list of a lot of coloring pages that you can simply print out for your children. Coloring pages can be used on a rainy day, for birthday parties or for educational purposes. I use educational coloring pag
Horse Coloring Pages: Horse coloring pages are both fun and educational. Most of these horse coloring pages can used in homeschools and the classroom. Horse coloring pages are excellent to use for lapbooking and for notebooking.
Animal Coloring Pages: Animal coloring pages can be used for fun and education. Animal coloring pages are a fun activity for a rainy day. Animal coloring pages are a great educational activity and are great to use for lapbokks and notebooking.
Bird Coloring Pages: Bird coloring pages are both fun and educational. Bird coloring pages can be used with both homeschool and classroom students. Bird coloring pages are excellent for lapbooks and for notebooking.
Nature Coloring Pages: Nature coloring pages are both fun and educational! Nature coloring pages can be used for both homeschoolers and classroom teachers with their students. Nature coloring pages are great for lapbooks and for notebooking.
Ocean Coloring Pages: Ocean coloring pages can be both fun and educational. Coloring is a great activity for a rainy day. Homeschoolers and classroom teachers can use these ocean coloring pages for their students while learning about the ocean. Ocean coloring pages are great to use with lapbooks and notebooking.
Farm Coloring Pages: Farm coloring pages are both fun and educational! Farm coloring pages can be used to help keep your children entertained on a rainy day or they can be used for your homeschool. Most can be used for classroom instruction too. Farm coloring pages can be used for lapbooks or for notebooking.
Monkey Coloring Pages: Monkey coloring pages are both fun and educational. You can use monkey coloring pages to learn about these amazing creatures. Monkey coloring pages can be used for rainy days when your child is trapped inside or for a fun birthday party extra.
Dog Coloring Pages: Does your child just love dogs? Then these dog coloring pages are for you! These dog coloring pages would make a great rainy day (or snow day!) activity for any pet lover. These dog coloring pages would also be good for birthday parties, slumber parties, Scout troops, summer camps or classrooms.
Cat Coloring Pages: Does your child love cats? Then check these cat coloring pages. This page is full of cat coloring pages that will keep your child busy on a rainy day or snow day. These cat coloring pages are also great for birthday parties, slumber parties, Scouts, summer camps, preschools and classrooms.
Turtle Coloring Pages: Does your child love turtles? Then check out these turtle coloring pages! These turtle coloring pages are a great activity for a rainy day or a snow day. The turtle coloring pages are also great for birthday parties, slumber parties, clubs, Scouts, preschools, summer camps and classrooms.
Bunny Coloring Pages: Does your child love bunnies? Then check out these bunny coloring pages! Bunny coloring pages are great to print out on a rainy day or a snow day. Bunny coloring pages are also great for birthday parties, slumber parties, clubs, Scouts, classrooms and preschools.
Fish Coloring Pages: Does your child love fish? Then check out these fish coloring pages! Print out these coloring pages for a rainy day or a snow day. These fish coloring pages are also good for birthday parties, slumber parties, Scouts, clubs, classrooms and preschools. Print out a fish coloring page today!
Pet Coloring Pages: Kids love their pets! This page is a directory on my different pet coloring pages. These pages would make a great activity for a rainy or snowy day. These pet coloring pages would also be good for birthday parties, slumber parties, clubs, Scouts, preschools, or classrooms. Print out a pet coloring page.
Reindeer Coloring Pages: Reindeer coloring pages
Bird Coloring Pages: Bird Coloring Pages
Elephant Coloring Page: Elephant Coloring Page
Lion Coloring Page: Lion Coloring Page

Coloring Pages- Holidays

Easter Coloring Pages: Easter coloring pages is a great way to have fun during the Easter season. Here is a ton of Easter coloring pages that you can just print off for your children or for yourself. In this collection, I have included both Christian and secular coloring pages.

Misc. Coloring Pages

Fairy Tale Coloring Pages: A directory of Fairy tale coloring pages. Fairy tale coloring pages can be used for birthday parties, rainy days, snow day or even for school projects. Children will be delighted to coloring these free printable fairy tale coloring pages!
Garden Coloring Page: Learn about gardening with a garden coloring page! I think that teaching children about gardening is a valuable skill. I think if they appreciate gardening, they will want to eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle. I think it is important to instill this love of gardening early in their life.

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