Save on Curriculum!

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As a first time homeschooler, selecting a curriculum to use can be completely overwhelming! How are you supposed to know what your child’s learning style is? What if you start out using a pricy curriculum only to find out that you don’t enjoy it? Some parents want to use a ‘boxed set’ which literally has all subjects and teaching manuals in one package. This can be easier to try as a rookie. Others may want to piece together a variety of curriculums to meet your wants/needs, but this will require more time planning and organizing lessons. 

Before you fully commit to buying any expensive curriculum, make sure to search for USED options! That’s the cool thing about school, kids move on to the next grade and their parents either keep the curriculum for younger siblings or try to sell it for a little cash return. The process is a little more tricky with online searching, but it can save you a ton of money with a little extra effort! We found a teaching manual for our math course that typically costs $54, for only $11 including tax and shipping! Any savings you get can be used towards other school items like art supplies, math manipulatives, or online monthly subscriptions (like virtual piano or reading lessons). 

Some things to remember:
1. Write down everything that’s included with the original ‘brand new’ curriculum that you’re wanting.
2. Make sure items can be purchased separately in case you can’t find everything used and need to purchase some items new.
3. Figure out the ‘consumables’ or single-use items you’ll have to buy new (like student worksheets or write-in booklets).
4. Start looking at least two weeks before your first day of homeschool to allow enough time for shipping. 
5. Check out local Facebook groups that sell used curriculum. You can find awesome deals and don’t have to pay for shipping! 


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