Homeschooling on a Budget for Military Families

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Military Homeschool Moms Podcast

Crystal Niehoff

80 episodes

4 days ago

The Military Homeschool Podcast aims to equip and encourage parents by covering topics relevant to military homeschooling families and featuring guest interviews with experienced military homeschoolers and experts in the educational field.

Your host, Crystal Niehoff, is an active-duty Army chaplain’s wife, mother of five, and grandmother to five. In 2000, Crystal and her family began their homeschooling journey, which she now continues with her oldest granddaughter, Lexi.

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Christianity

Homeschooling on a Budget for Military Families

Military Homeschool Moms Podcast

18 minutes 32 seconds

2 months ago

Homeschooling on a Budget for Military Families

Homeschooling on a Budget for Military Families
Homeschooling doesn’t have to break the bank! In this episode of the Military Homeschool Moms Podcast, Crystal Niehoff shares practical tips for homeschooling on a budget—including free and low-cost curriculum, special resources available to military families, and real-life encouragement for one-income households.

You’ll hear about:
Free and affordable homeschool curriculum for Christian families
How to access military family perks like free tutoring and national park passes
Practical budgeting tips for homeschool supplies, field trips, and everyday life
Extra money-saving hacks for families living on one income

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seasoned military spouse juggling deployments and PCS moves, this episode will help you feel confident and encouraged that you can homeschool well without overspending.
Free & Low-Cost Curriculum

* Tutor.com – Affordable all-in-one Christian curriculum (PK–12) for the whole family.
* Ambleside Online – Free Charlotte Mason-style curriculum with classic books and Bible integration.
* Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – 100% free online Christian curriculum (K–12).
* Khan Academy – Free online courses in math, science, history, and more.

Bible as Curriculum

* YouVersion app
* Bible Gateway – Free Bible in multiple translations.
* Blue Letter Bible – Study tools, commentaries, and more.

Resources for Military Families

* Tutor.com for Military Families – Free 24/7 online tutoring (DoD-funded).
* Military OneSource – Free support, counseling, and education resources.
* America the Beautiful Pass – Free national parks pass for active duty military families.
* Blue Star Museums
* Base Libraries – Free access to books, curriculum, and online resources on military installations.

Budget-Friendly Tools & Tips

* Homeschool Classifieds – Buy and sell used homeschool curriculum.
* Facebook Marketplace – Local curriculum swaps and deals.
* Dollar Tree – Affordable school supplies, flashcards, and workbooks.
* Teachers Pay Teachers Freebies – Thousands of free printable resources.

Closing Encouragement
Remember Abraham Lincoln with just a Bible and a few books. Think of George Washington Carver teaching himself from scraps of paper. God can take your “little” and multiply it into something beautiful in your homeschool. You don’t need a big budget to give your kids a rich, faith-filled education—you need love, creativity, and faithfulness.

Your Turn!
Do you have a favorite free or budget-friendly homeschool resource? Share it with me—I’d love to pass it on to encourage another mama. Email me at MilitaryHomeschoolPodcast@gmail.com or connect with me on Facebook at MilitaryHomeschoolPodcast.

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