239. Tools to Buy Instead of Curriculum

When parents map out the annual homeschooling budget, there’s a tendency to only focus on curriculum. In this episode, we encourage you to prioritize tools that really bring learning to life. Plus, we give you tips on how to get them on the cheap.

We dive into specific suggestion after specific suggestion, mainly grouped into six buckets: Writing utensils, art and handicraft supplies, baking ingredients and tools, science kits, games and puzzles, magazines and field guides.

We also give examples of experiential, rather than physical, tools that are great for homeschool families. We’re big fans of annual memberships to art museums, zoos, botanical gardens, science museums, etc. Volunteering at local theaters or animal centers can be a great way to access fun learning environments.

The right tools make all the difference in having a happy learning life. We hope our suggestions spark creativity and joy in you and your kids!

Resources:

• Find books we’ve mentioned on the podcast here: Brave Writer Bookshop
• Check out our list of “Tools for the Art of Writing”
• Buy the new “Becoming a Critical Thinker” workbook
• Sign up to attend the free Brave Writer Book Reveal webinars!
• Shop Jim Weiss audiobooks
• Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!
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