Educating your children at home? Whether you are homeschooling, virtual schooling, or a hybrid of in between, use these helpful posts, book lists, and activities to meet your family's needs.

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StudySC

Explore South Carolina through StudySC! Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world.

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Transparent Language Online

NEW! Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online in 110+ languages, including English

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WORD Force

WORD Force - A Literacy Adventure for K-2 Students is an interactive digital learning course which takes students on an adventure thr

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DIY Storytime: How Do You Wokka-Wokka?

  • Heather M.
  • Wednesday, October 27

Curated storytimes that families can share at home with an ebook (How Do You Wokka-Wokka?), songs and rhymes ( Peel Banana | Drama Warm Up, Banana Banana Meatball Song by Blazer Fresh and If All of The Raindrops by Old Town School of Folk Music) and activity (Learn 5 dance sequences choreographed by Barbara Howse-Diemer)

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PebbleGo Next

Biographies for students grades 3-5; find actors, American Indians, explorers, politicians, scientists, women and more.

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PebbleGo Animals

Learn about animals including birds, dinosaurs, insects, pets and more; their behavior, habitats, and classification.

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Homeschooling in the Summer

  • Laura Rogers
  • Monday, May 24
Homeschooling can take place year-round. If you are wanting to get in some school days this summer, try unit studies. Pick a hot summer topic and explore it together. Bugs, camping, backyard science... the summer is full of great opportunities for learning!  
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She Changed Her Name

  • Helene F.
  • Thursday, May 20

Many generations work together to reveal how Sojourner Truth fits in our history or herstory.

In the Spirit of the Studio
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Back to School... at Home: The Book List

  • Laura Rogers
  • Friday, August 21
It is time to set up space for your school year. Starting at home? Check out these great titles that will inspire you to create a space that is fun and functional for you and your children. Study, explore, create, and make the grade! 
Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
Peter Pan
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Classic Children's Books

  • Laura Rogers
  • Saturday, November 30
Classic books are a part of our society's literary heritage. For good or for ill, they have shaped the world we live in and inform our present while opening windows into our past. Classic books add a rich layer to a child's reading experience and can give teachable moments in the context of a story. Classic titles are also a great choice for advanced readers who are ready for longer books and more complex language. Choose one of these titles to read together or independently. 
Christmas in Colonial and Early America
Encyclopedia of Christmas and New Year's Celebrations
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Homeschooling Winter Holidays

  • Laura Rogers
  • Wednesday, November 27
The holiday season is full of teachable moments. Plan a unit study around a winter holiday and keep the school days going while you decorate, bake, and get your holiday jingle on! From making homemade gifts to learning about other cultures, there are no limits to holiday learning. 
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World Almanac for Kids

For students in grades 6-9, their teachers, and parents. World Almanac for Kids presents articles, videos, games and information on a wide range of subjects with age appropriate content and a frien

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Don't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades
A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare
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Homeschooling Writing

  • Laura Rogers
  • Thursday, August 08
Teaching your child how to write a report? Helping your student create a haiku?  Crafting lessons in grammar and handwriting? Teaching writing can be fun and fascinating using the books and resources available for free at your library. 
Light Waves
Simple Machines
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Homeschooling Physics

  • Laura Rogers
  • Thursday, August 08
Ready to build a pulley? Want to play around with simple machines? Interested in making a simple battery? Studying physics is the perfect excuse to get creative with light, motion, electricity, and much more.  Engineer your physics lessons for free at your library. 
The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia.
The Science Channel's 100 Greatest Discoveries. Chemistry
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Homeschooling Chemistry

  • Laura Rogers
  • Thursday, August 08
What is an acid? What is a base? Why do you need baking soda in your cookie recipe? Play around with chemistry with this list of books that are guaranteed to stir up your curiosity.  Get a positive reaction from your students when you create chemistry lessons for free at your library. 
Earth Science
Eyewitness Weather
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Homeschooling Earth Science and Astronomy

  • Laura Rogers
  • Thursday, August 08
Create a map of the stars, observe the phases of the moon, start a rock collection, or build a model volcano. There is nothing like hands-on experiments for making learning fun and unforgettable.  Dig into rocks, minerals, and the night sky for free at your library. 
Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye. Biology
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Homeschooling Biology

  • Laura Rogers
  • Wednesday, August 07
Explore cells, take a trip through the human body, classify animals, and grow food in the backyard - all in the name of science! Biology has never been so much fun.  Create hands-on unit studies for free at your library!
The Alphabet Series. Books 1-3.
Helpful Hints for Reading [revised Ed.]
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Homeschooling Reading

  • Laura Rogers
  • Wednesday, August 07
Whether you are homeschooling your beginning reader or supplementing her instruction at home, this carefully curated collection of titles is based on structured literacy. These multisensory materials provide evidence-based lessons that sequentially build the skills you need to become a reader.  Learn about the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading for free at your library! 
Common Core 1st Grade Math. Telling and Writing Time.
Help Your Kids with Math
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Homeschooling Mathematics

  • Laura Rogers
  • Tuesday, August 06
Would you like to create a graph? Measure the swing set? Master your multiplication tables? Explore math with these great reads and resources. You can count on your library to have what it takes to get your student on the right track.  The Education Studio at Richland Library Main also has math materials for in-library use.  Stop in and teach your lessons with our beautiful, wooden Stern Math materials.