How can I afford to homeschool?
This is definitely one of those questions that I can’t answer! I can, however, suggest some great area resources. Most local bookstores, including Toadstool and Borders, offer teacher discounts for items used in the classroom. AC Moore also has a teacher discount program, and Staples has a great Teacher appreciation day each year… with cookies! Donation Networks, in Manchester, has a variety of free office-type supplies. I have friends who do much of their curriculum shopping on EBay or Veg Source. I’ve also heard good things about Well-Trained Mind and the Homeschool Classifieds. Several friends have recommended Homeschooling on a Shoestring which is filled with low-cost educational ideas. However, the best resources that I’ve found locally are simply other homeschoolers! A quick email to a local homeschool group or two will often net me two or three resources that save me a ton of money.
