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Homeschool Resources at Your Library

Hello! On this list, you will find some recent additions to our Homeschool Collection. #indyplkids (list is organized by publication year and then by title) At the end of the list, there is also a link to databases that are accessible through the library. If you would like to search the Homeschool Collection on your own you can follow the instructions below. To search our homeschool collection follow these steps: 1. Go to https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/ 2. At the top of the page, under the search bar click “Advanced Search” 3. Where it says, “Use the form to construct your query” click the 2nd dropdown menu to search by “Call number” and in the adjoining search bar, type “hmsch” 4. Click “Search” at the bottom of the page In the advanced search you can also choose specific libraries by choosing a library under "Available At" and, something I find useful, you can also choose a "Date Published" date range. Important note: Many of our books about *how* to homeschool are in the general Education section rather than a part of our homeschool collections. These can best be found by doing a Subject search for "Home schooling." A few newer titles have been added to this list. #IndyPLKids #Homeschool

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling

    a Comprehensive, Easy-to-use Guide for the Journey From Early Learning Through Graduation

    Garfias, Lea Ann,
    From the book description: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are considering or reevaluating homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling mom of six and herself a homeschool graduate, has all the information you…
    Book, 2021Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale Momentum, [2021] — 371.042 GAR
  • The Brave Learner

    Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

    Bogart, Julie, 1961-
    This book is a guide to making everyday life more magical, to help channel children's curiosity, and help catch those teachable moments so as to create an environment of learning. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : TarcherPerigee, [2019] — 371.042 BOG
  • Homeschool Hacks

    How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind)

    Knerl, Linsey,
    From the book description: A working mother of six, who has homeschooled her own children for years, shows how any family can do it, with customized plans for every schedule, lifestyle, and educational goal... Whether you are considering…
    Book, 2021New York : Tiller Press, 2021. — 371.042 KNE
  • Modern Miss Mason

    Discover How Charlotte Mason's Revolutionary Ideas on Home Education Can Change How You & Your Children Learn & Grow Together

    Boden, Leah,
    From the description: Let Leah Boden show you how Charlotte Mason’s ideas can transform your homeschooling experience. She will help you: - find methods that you and your children can explore by learning through books, being outdoors, and through…
    Book, 2023Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale Momentum, a Tyndale nonfiction imprint, [2023] — 371.042 BOD
  • The Homeschool Alternative

    Incorporating a Homeschool Mindset for the Benefit of Black Children in American

    Taylor, Myiesha,
    From the book's website: Traditional schooling systems are proving to be suboptimal learning environments for many students of color. Black parents bear witness to the myriad of problems their children face at school and are becoming increasingly…
    Book, 2019Southlake, Texas : Taylored Publishing, [2019] — 372.042 TAY
  • Creating Educational Justice

    Learning From Black Home Educators

    Fields-Smith, Cheryl,
    "In Creating Educational Justice, Cheryl Fields-Smith upholds the decisions of Black parents to homeschool their children as acts of empowerment, resistance, and educational justice. The work spotlights the various motivations of Black families to…
    Book, 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, [2025] — 371.04208996 FIE
  • What Your Preschooler Needs to Know

    Read-alouds to Get Ready for Kindergarten

    This popular series, the Core Knowledge Series, has volumes relating to preschool through 6th grade. Each volume features core knowledge that children should learn at each grade level. Subjects covered include Poetry and other Literature, World and…
    Book, 2008New York : Bantam Dell, 2008. — 372.21 WHA
  • Five in a Row. Volume 6

    Inspired Learning Through Great Books

    Lambert, Becky Jane,
    Our most recent Five in a Row volume. Book description: Completely redesigned and updated throughout, Five in a Row Volume Six, 2nd Edition, is an easy-to-follow, highly effective instructional guide for teaching Social Studies, Language Arts, Art,…
    Book, 2022Lee's Summit, MO : Five in a Row Publishing, [2022] — 371.042 LAM 2022 v.6
  • This is one of the most popular series in our Homeschool Collection, and we continue to add more titles. They are books you will find scattered throughout our collection, from JZ (easy reader) books about colors to math books in our J Nonfiction to…
    Book, 2011Reno, Nev. : Polka Dot Pub., [2011] — J 513 SCH
  • We now have instructor guides and student workbooks for K-4th grade in our homeschool collection! Here is the publisher's description: This scripted, open-and-go program from math educator Kate Snow will give you the tools you need to teach math…
    Book, 2024[Charles City, Virginia] : Well-Trained Mind Press, [2024] — J 372.7 SNO
  • We have both Algebra 1 and 2, and we have the textbooks, Solutions Manuals, and Testing Books. Many of them are in Teen Nonfiction, but some will be found in our Homeschool Collections.
    Book, 2009[Orlando, Fla.] : Saxon Publishers, [2009] — TEEN 512 SAX
  • Read for a Better World STEM

    Student Action and Reflection Guide. Pre K-1

    Borgert-Spaniol, Megan, 1989-
    We have a few from this series, covering from PreK to 8th grade. From the publisher's website: This student activity guide introduces PreK–1 readers to social justice and inclusivity through engaging activities, all while building key literacy…
    Book, 2023Minneapolis, Minnesota : Lerner Publication Group, [2023] — J 372.35 BOR
  • This guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades PreK-1. Discover how to audit classroom collections to support exploration and discovery, build STEM awareness…
    Book, 2023Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2023] — J 372.41 TYN
  • Read for a Better World

    Student Action and Reflection Guide. Pre K-1

    Borgert-Spaniol, Megan, 1989-
    We have a few from this series, covering PreK-5th grade. From the publisher's website: This student activity guide introduces PreK–1 readers to social justice and inclusivity through engaging activities, all while building key literacy skills such…
    Book, 2022Minneapolis, Minnesota : Lerner Publication Group, [2022] — J 370.115 BOR
  • From the publisher's website: This essential guide to building and using an inclusive STEM classroom library combines theory and lesson plans for educators of students in grades PreK-1. Discover how to audit classroom collections to support…
    Book, 2021Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2021] — J 372.41 LES
  • English

    a Do-it-yourself Study Guide

    Ciatto, Nina,
    This book not only covers the subject of English, but also has study tips, time management tips, tips on reading more deeply, and more. One reason I like it is that it breaks down the concept of "Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors" (put most…
    Book, 2022New York : Bright Matter Books, [2022] — J 808.042071 CIA
  • 1000 Bilingual Words Science

    English - Spanish = 1000 Palabras Bilingües Ciencias : Inglés - Español

    Pottle, Jules,
    Introduces basic concepts about various topics (the moon landing, ecosystems, at the doctor's office, etc.) using pictures and words. All information is presented in a bilingual fashion.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021. — Spanish J 501.4 POT
  • 5th Grade at Home

    a Student and Parent Guide With Lessons and Activities to Support 5th Grade Learning

    Titles 1st grade through 6th are available. From the publisher: A practical series designed to assist parents in preparing young children for the competitive world of today's classroom offers a detailed overview of what children should learn and…
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Penguin Random House, [2021] — J 372.19 FIF
  • "This book contains a selection of poems carefully chosen for the use of students using the AmblesideOnline Curriculum, Year One, but enjoyable for those of all ages. In addition, we have included our own biographical and teaching notes."--Page [4]…
    Book, 2021[Place of publication not identified] : AmblesideOnline Educational Foundation, [2021] — J 808.81 AMB