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Homeschooling can be an expensive choice for parents. There are many expenditures that need to be taken into account and the financial burden can be heavy particularly if only one parent is working.
However, many families have chosen homeschooling and found the homeschooling experience to be rewarding and fruitful.
Though homeschooling is expensive, there are some tips [...]

363 page free public domain book written in 1893.  Download it here.
From the Preface:
It is the purpose of this book to make good writers.
The extensive and constantly increasing use of the work as a text book demonstrates the confidence of teachers in the method which is its distinguishing feature. Based upon the educational maxim “Learn [...]

A Complete Latin Course for the First Year Comprising an Outline of Latin Grammar, and a Series of Progressive Exercises in Reading and Writing Latin, with Frequent Practice in Reading at Sight By Albert Harkness
This volume is intended to furnish the pupil a complete course for his first year in tha study of Latin.
It conducts [...]

The following 152 page textbook, Greek for Beginners, was published as a companion lesson text for 1884 Hadley-Allen Greek Grammar, a standard “classical text book”, used in the bygone days when all higher educated Americans learned Greek and studied the classics.  It was designed for the older beginning greek student (high school and beyond) includes [...]

This method brings the traditional school feeling to home, making use of textbooks, tests, worksheets, quizzes, and schedules. 
Many online resources are available where you can buy complete curriculum packages that lays out your days, weeks, and entire school year in a traditional 180 day format. New homeschoolers may feel most comfortable with this method as it is nearest to [...]

Unschooling was made popular by John Holt’s theories on learning developed during 1950s-70s. 
This method of teaching a child at home revolves around child-directed learning, meaning that parents are more of a “coach” and not a traditional teacher.  The parents ensure that the child is exposed to a wide variety of experiences and books, but no [...]

Yes. As of 1989, the right for parents to teach their child at home became legal in all 50 states.
Homeschooling requires no advanced degrees, certifications, or even a high school diploma. All it requires is strong love and dedication to provide your child with the support and materials he needs for self-discovery and a life-long [...]