Recommended Resources
A curated list of trusted organizations, research institutes, and educational platforms to support your homeschooling journey.
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association)
Legal support, advocacy, and resources for homeschooling families.
NHERI (National Home Education Research Institute)
Research-based information about homeschooling effectiveness and outcomes.
Khan Academy
Free online courses and educational videos for all subjects and grade levels.
HEAV (Home Educators Association of Virginia)
State-specific homeschool support, co-ops, and community resources.
Supplies and curriculum we point families to
What we suggest when parents ask what to buy for the printables on this site, and the curriculum names that come up most. Each link opens a search on Amazon so you can compare editions and prices.
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For a records binder that lasts the year
- 1.5-inch three-ring binder with clear cover
Slide your printed cover into the front; 1.5 inches holds a full school year.
- Sheet protectors
For report cards, test results and anything you hand to an evaluator.
- Tab dividers (8 tabs)
One tab per section: attendance, grades, reading, field trips, tests, work samples.
- Three-hole punch
Punch worksheets and work samples straight into the binder.
For printing at home
- Letter-size copy paper
Every printable on this site is sized for US Letter.
- White cardstock (65 lb)
For diplomas, certificates, covers and ID cards.
- Thermal laminator
Reuse charts and checklists with a dry-erase marker.
- Dry-erase markers, fine tip
For laminated chore charts and schedules.
Curriculum families ask us about
- Saxon Math
Incremental, review-heavy math with a long homeschool track record.
- Singapore Math (Dimensions or Primary Mathematics)
Concrete, pictorial, then abstract: strong on mental math.
- All About Reading
Scripted, multisensory phonics for early readers.
- The Story of the World
Narrative world history read-alouds for the elementary years.