Free homeschool resources abound, but so do ways to acquire paid resources for free. Check out your local Buy Nothing group, library, and thrift stores (okay, thrift stores don’t usually have anything for free, but they’re usually cheap). Talk to
Homeschool Subscriptions
My family loves subscriptions! There’s just something wonderful about sending your kid to go check the mail and, like magic, they have a package! It’s like getting a little bit of Christmas every month. There are many different homeschool subscriptions,
Destination: Panama City
Do your kids love receiving mail as much as mine do? Do you love saving money and knowing that your kids are learning as much as I do? Then you need to check out these FREE letters from and about
195 Box
One of the things my family has missed since beginning our full-time travels is subscriptions. There’s just something magical about getting a box or even a letter in the mail. So, when we settle for somewhere long enough to get
Learning for Gifted Kids (but Actually for Everyone!)
Learning is most impactful when it feels like a big ol’ adventure. When kids are engaged, curious, and feel ownership over their education, they absorb knowledge more deeply and enjoy the process. Although discovery-based learning, choice, and freedom are often
Gameschooling with Video Games
I assume that if you’re here on Gypsy Gameschooler, you are convinced of the educational benefits found in games. However, what many people don’t know is that there are many educational video games, too! Now, I’m not a video gamer
How to Start Homeschooling
If you are considering homeschooling, you have come to the right place! I’ll cover steps to homeschooling, legalities, withdrawing your child, methodologies, routines, deschooling, curricula, and more! Step 1: Know the Homeschooling Legalities for Your Area Before you do anything
Learning a Second Language
My family spent the winter of 2022/2023 right next to the Mexican border. As in, about a mile away. (My husband once almost went to Mexico on accident, but that’s a different story.) To prepare, I thought we’d start trying
Teaching Sportsmanship
Does your child have a difficult time winning or losing games? Or how about when they play; do they throw a fit when things don’t go their way? Do they struggle with perfectionism or anxiety? If a task is difficult
Typing Programs and Games
When I was in high school, one of the best, most useful classes I took was a typing class. I had been hunt-and-pecking for years, but this class really made a difference for me. Ever since I took the course,
Homeschool Mom Summit
I am so excited to be presenting a talk on gameschooling during the Homeschool Mom Summit: Spring Collection! Infuse Your Homeschooling With Fun By Gameschooling! is chock-full of tips to get more fun, games, and learning into your homeschooling day.
Reading Better Together
Reading Better Together is a fantastic curriculum to help you teach your child how to read. Not only are there detailed lesson plans and books to use, but tons of support, how-to videos, bonuses, games, a private Facebook group, and
Honest History
Honest History is a magazine, that’s really more of a book. If you want to get your kids excited about history, this can be an excellent addition to other great history books or unit studies. This post may contain affiliate
Reading Resources
Reading is so important, yet so many struggle with it. Here are some different ways to make reading easier for your family, from curricula to apps, and books to tips and tricks! I hope you find these reading resources helpful.
Pre-Reading Activities
When I was pregnant with my oldest, I always said we’d delay reading. I’d read enough about the benefits of delaying formal education and wanted my kids to play for their first several years. However, my son had different ideas.
Kitchen Adventures by Little Passports
Little Passports recently came out with a new subscription line that I think is absolutely adorable! Little Passports made Kitchen Adventures in conjunction with America’s Test Kitchen Kids and it’s a sweet little kit. This post may contain affiliate links,
Teaching Music Appreciation
In my state (WA), we have 11 required subjects we have to cover as homeschoolers, and music and art appreciation is one of them. Even though I was a violin teacher for several years, my kids have only had a
How to Create a Unit Study
Here’s the deal: creating a unit study doesn’t have to be hard. Unit studies can be as simple or as easy as you’d like. I try to incorporate as many different types of resources as I can, but I don’t