Homeschool Resources

The library is here to help support your homeschool journey with physical materials, e-content, media, and educational enrichment.

Library Resources

Materials and services that you can access with your library card:

• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
  Join our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, where Little Ones ages 0-5 can earn prizes for every 100 books they read and hear.
• 3D Printer
  Create 3D models and print them for free.
• Clearview Homeschooler’s Academy (CHA)
  Participate in this monthly program that meets on the third Tuesday of each month. CHA offers complete subject-based kits with hands-on activities and prompts based around STEAM learning.
• Databases
  Access free databases to help with lesson planning and homework.
• Download and Stream
  Explore services that are especially helpful for homeschooling: Hoopla, Kanopy Kids, TumbleBooks, TumbleMath, and Teen Book Cloud.
• Interlibrary Loan
  Access even more materials by requesting items from participating libraries.
• Park Passes
  Enjoy a visit to a Colorado park on us!
• Staff Picks To-Go
  Submit a form with details about your family’s preferences or needs, and a librarian will hand-pick a selection of up to 15 books or media, just for you.
• Virtual Programming
  Find virtual programs for all ages on our YouTube channel.

Books

A selection of books to help guide your homeschool journey:

• 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
• The Everything Homeschooling Book
• Homeschooling, the Early Years
• Homeschooling FAQs
• Homeschooling for the Rest of Us
• Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners
• Legendary Learning
• Teach Your Own
• This is My Home, This is My School

External Resources

Vetted resources found outside of the library:

Connecting Locally

• Colorado Department of Education Homeschool Resources
  Browse a list of resources for homeschool families from the Colorado Department of Education.
• LEAP Homeschool Enrichment School
  Enroll in a tuition-free, part-time, publicly funded enrichment school for homeschooled students.
• Northern Colorado Homeschool Association
  Join a non-profit group for homeschooling parents and children of all ages.

Early Literacy

• AR Book Finder
  Determine if a book is an appropriate reading level for your child.
• Get Ready to Read
  Find support, resources, and activities to help your Pre-K learners develop literacy skills.
• International Children’s Digital Library
  Discover books that represent outstanding historical and contemporary events from throughout the world.
• Library of Congress Children’s Book Collection
  Browse and read a vast collection of historically significant children’s books.
• Reading Rockets
  Explore resources to help early readers develop strong literacy skills.

Legal

• Coalition for Responsible Home Education
  Find evidence-based policy and practices for families and professionals.
• Colorado Homeschool Law
  Learn about legal considerations for homeschooling in the state of Colorado.
• Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
  Receive support for every stage of your homeschool journey.

Students with Special Needs

• SpEd Homeschool
  Find quality information, materials, services, and support for homeschooling children with special needs.
• SpEd Homeschool Conversations: PodcastHear stories and advice from other families who are homeschooling children with special needs.