Homeschooling is limitless and up to your imagination—there are many school curriculum types and learning styles!

Though there are a multitude of stores to purchase new homeschool books and curriculum from, we’d like to give you some resources you can use to buy used homeschool curriculum.

What type of curriculum is best for you?

Every homeschooling family is unique, and what you choose to use to teach your students is up to you!

Used Curriculum Resources

There are many options for you to buy or sell used homeschool curriculum! Check out the different places below.

Local Homeschool Curriculum Sales

Check your local library, ask other homeschoolers, or search online for local homeschool events and fairs.

Homeschool Classifieds

Homeschool Classified is one of the largest sites on the web for buying and selling new curriculum books and used homeschool materials.

They also have an area for finding and announcing homeschool groups, activities, and events.

Paperback Swap (PBS)

• Instead of a used curriculum store, Paperback Swap (PBS) allows you to list books you’d like to swap with other club members.
• Curriculum swapping can keep things from building up too much over the years.
• Once a book is requested, mail it to the club member. In return, you may choose from 1,171,816 available books!

• Second Harvest Curriculum
  • Second Harvest Curriculum not only has great prices on used curriculum, but also allows you to make money by selling your curriculum.
• Good and Acceptable
  • Good and Acceptable has great sales on what you might be looking for. They also allow you to create an online storefront and sell your own items for free.
• Half Price Books
  • Half Price Books is the most widely-recognized used book seller. You never know what you might find there!
• Chegg
  • Chegg is easy to search and has a 21-day guarantee should you need to return something.
  • They also have the option to rent textbooks and save hundreds of dollars vs. buying.
• Goodwill Books
  • Not just for uncovering fun vintage clothes, Goodwill has a used bookstore online.
  • It’s easy to navigate and offers free shipping on all items, all while supporting a good cause.
• Thrift Books
  • Not primarily about homeschooling, Thrift Books has over 160 million used books in stock and are a trustworthy resource.
• AbeBooks
  • Abe Books lets you search for books and curriculum plus fine art and collectibles offered by independent sellers around the world.

What if I want to sell or give away my used curriculum?

Sometimes you buy fillable workbooks that your child starts writing in, only to discover weeks later that the curriculum isn’t the right fit for your family.

You have a couple of options to rehome your curriculum:

• If the workbook is written in pencil, erase the writing. You should still be able to advertise the curriculum as gently used.
• If the workbook writing is in pen, just be honest with anyone who’s interested in the curriculum.
  • Tell them how many pages have been written in and discount the price (if selling) accordingly.

Have any more questions about finding curriculum?

Buying used curriculum can certainly save money in the long run, but there are so many options. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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