Buy textbooks from book fairs. Members of the home schooling community regularly stage open-house book fairs for the buying, selling and exchanging of textbooks and workbooks. House fairs also provide an opportunity for home schoolers to socialize and exchange tips, techniques and information. Check with your local home schooling support group for details of book fairs.
Borrow school textbooks and workbooks from the local public library. Many libraries carry textbooks but the range of books available will depend on the size of the library. Some libraries include dedicated home schooling sections while others sell used textbooks at low prices. Call or visit the local library and ask if they lend or sell school textbooks.
Buy textbooks from educational booksellers. Many educational and some mainstream book stores carry textbooks, workbooks, curriculum guides and other supplies to help home educators. Specialty home education book stores also provide a range of textbooks and curriculum guides for home schooling.
Purchase school textbooks from an online specialty home-education website. These usually offer complete curriculum packages containing all textbooks, workbooks and supporting resources required to meet educational standards. Home education websites and resource centers often provide free advice and promotional coupons to help reduce the cost of home schooling.