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Homeschool Resources

JCPL has many resources to support homeschooling for all ages, including two groups that meet regularly in our Columbine and Evergreen locations. Some of our resources are listed here.

Jefferson County Public Library

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  • Whether you're considering homeschooling for the first time or you've been in it for a while and need to recharge, this book has practical answers.
    eBook, 2024Carus Books, 2024
  • Homeschool Hacks

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

    Knerl, Linsey,
    Practical advice from a woman who homeschooled her six children.
    Book, 2021New York : Tiller Press, 2021. — 371.042 KNERL
  • JCPL subscribes to quality research, reading and homework databases to support curiosity and learning. Many of these resources can be scaled according to individual student needs. Ask a JCPL staff member for a tutorial!
    Web resource
  • The 4 Hour School Day

    How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life

    Wilson, Durenda, 1967-
    Practical tips and strategies for building a homeschool schedule that promotes growth and protects family time.
    Book, 2021Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan Books, [2021] — 371.042 WILSON
  • Presents the sort of knowledge and skills-in language and literature, history and geography, visual arts, music, mathematics, and science-that should be at the core of a challenging first-grade education.
    Book, 2014New York : Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks, 2014. — 372.19 HIRSCH
  • The Call of the Wild + Free

    Reclaiming Wonder in Your Child's Education

    Arment, Ainsley,
    Learn the logistics of the different homeschooling structures and how modern homeschool differs from the past.
    Book, 2019San Francisco : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2019] — 372.1042 ARMENT
  • We have Study Rooms at our Arvada, Belmar, Columbine, Edgewater, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood and Standley Lake locations that are perfect for small group collaboration and studying.
    Web resource
  • What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know

    Fundamentals of a Good Fourth-grade Education

    Presents the sort of knowledge and skills-in language and literature, history and geography, visual arts, music, mathematics, and science-that should be at the core of a challenging fourth-grade education.
    Book, 2016New York : Bantam, 2016. — 372.19 HIRSCH
  • The Brave Learner

    Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

    Bogart, Julie, 1961-
    Discover how to turn education into a fun experience by letting your child’s interests guide the curriculum.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2019] — 371.042 BOGART
  • Get curious with JCPL’s Creative Technology services! From recording your own podcast to 3D printing, we have the technology you need to begin your creative journey. We offer 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics classes, audio recording and more.
    Web resource
  • The Well-trained Mind

    a Guide to Classical Education at Home

    Bauer, Susan Wise,
    A step by step guide to help you build the framework of your child’s education from preschool to high school.
    Book, 2016New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2016] — 373.2 BAUER
  • The Homeschool Guide

    Everything You Need to Know for Successfully Homeschooling Your Children!

    Bilotta, Vanessa
    This book will teach you what things you need to do and consider before beginning, to teach your child. It will help you decide whether homeschooling is right for you, and take you through everything involved.
    eBook, 2020Ingram Publishing, 2020
  • 19th century educator Charlotte Mason created a school structure that is still used today by many homeschools and private schools. This resource contains six of her lectures on how to shape the schooling experience.
    eBook, 2015[United States] : Wilder Publications : Made available through hoopla, 2015. — eBook hoopla
  • Rethinking School

    How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education

    Bauer, Susan Wise,
    Explains the different options, including homeschooling, to meet your child’s learning needs.
    Book, 2018New York : W.W. Norton &Company, 2018. — 371.192 BAUER
  • Homeschool Bravely

    How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child With Confidence

    Erickson, Jamie (Homeschool teacher),
    Previously an elementary school teacher, Jamie empowers parents to know they can overcome life obstacles with Christian values to provide an education for their children.
    Book, 2019Chicago : Moody Publishers, [2019] — 371.042 ERICKSON
  • Home Learning Year by Year

    How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum

    Rupp, Rebecca,
    Discusses home schooling and its structure for making sure that children will learn the necessary knowledge from pre-kindergarten through high school, and includes guidelines for each topic and books.
    Book, 2020New York, NY : Broadway Books, 2020. — 371.042 RUPP