The Benefit of Using a Running Curriculum List {With FREE Printable}

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I want to share with you a tactic that has blessed our homeschool since it’s inception in 2003. It is what I call a “Running Curriculum List“. This way of thinking has saved our family THOUSANDS of dollars on homeschool curriculum over the last 9+ years. Who can’t use a few extra dollars in their pocket year round? I know I can!

How does this work?

  • The basic gist of it is to write down EVERYTHING you are wanting for your homeschool – even if it is something you want to use 5 years from now. I have found that if I write down the things that I desire for my children and keep a running list of them, it gives me the ability to find the curriculum used for so much less.
  • I keep TWO copies of my Running Curriculum list. One at home and one folded and tucked away neatly in my purse (inside a small daily planner). This way no matter when I stumble across something, I have what exactly I am looking for handy.
  • I write down the curriculum name and edition, cost (new), grade level, and how many. With this list ALWAYS handy, if I come across a used book store and happen to find something on my list – I know whether or not my savings are significant enough or not to purchase this item. This method saved me just under $150 on a purchase just this past year!
  • I have created a free printable that shows you exactly how I do this and how I organize my list.

Where can you find my list?

Click here to download and print my Running Curriculum list.

 

Other tips To save money through out the year on curriculum

 

Happy Savings!!

 

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8 Comments

  1. That is great! I am so glad to hear someone else who has an idea of where and what they want to use in the future. I thought this was a sign of my obsession with books. LOL I like to plan out having three boys spread 4 years each we will cycle through and back a few times. With so much to teach them about our world I don’t want to miss anything and you just can’t get it all in one year!

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