Top Ten Gift Ideas for Homeschool Families

Homeschooling can be a thankless job. Scorned by some and questioned by others, homeschool families are doing what they feel is best for their children and in accordance to their beliefs. Homeschool families don’t participate in fundraisers common to the public school systems. These gift suggestions will help meet the needs of homeschoolers and their families, encourage them, and show your support for them.

Homeschoolers and their families are completely responsible for all the costs associated with homeschooling their children. They are not eligible for the federal teacher’s annual allowance or federal funding, nor do they get a break on the school taxes they pay locally. Therefore, your thoughtful gift to a homeschool family will certainly ease their financial load. In addition, your gift will show your support for the family’s choice to homeschool, which is a huge encouragement to both the parents and the homeschool students. Of course, you may wish to consult with the parents of the homeschoolers to find out what their particular needs are and what would interest and excite their students. Here are ten gift ideas for homeschoolers and their families:

1. School supplies—paper, pencils, pens, rulers, spiral-bound notebooks, etc. Homeschoolers usually need all of the common school supplies. These items, while not particularly expensive individually, can add up to quite a sum when other expenses are considered. You might choose to stock up on these items during back to school sales and then give them at a later time, when supplies for the homeschoolers may be running short.

2. Tickets to a museum, a zoo, a planetarium, an aquarium, etc. Check your local area for places for homeschool families to visit for an educational field trip. A family annual pass or a day’s admission for the family is a nice way to give the homeschool family an opportunity to take a much needed break from classroom activities.