Help CenterNo. You do not need to purchase textbooks for Homeschool Pro classes.
All required worksheets and teacher-provided learning materials are included with the curriculum and available to download from the class. Many classes also include Study Guides that students can use to review important concepts, organize their notes, and prepare for quizzes or assignments.
Schoolwork Should Challenge Their Mind, Not Weigh Down Their Back
Have you lifted your child’s backpack lately and wondered how they carry it every day?
Textbooks, thick binders, notebooks, folders, homework, and supplies can turn one backpack into a surprisingly heavy load. When a growing child carries that weight between classes, onto the bus, and back home, it is natural for parents to worry about the strain on their shoulders and back, both now and over time.
Our student Roxston remembers carrying that same kind of overloaded backpack when he attended public school. In this video, he compares what many of his friends still carry, including a heavy textbook, several three-ring binders, crumpled homework, and a pencil case full of broken pencils, with what he needs for Homeschool Pro: one laptop.
Our student Roxston compares the overloaded backpack he used to carry in public school with the laptop he now uses for Homeschool Pro.
With Homeschool Pro, teacher-led lessons, quizzes, Study Guides, worksheets, and other course materials are available inside the student’s classes. There are no required textbooks to purchase or carry from class to class.
Students can view materials directly on their device, and downloadable PDFs can be printed whenever your family prefers a physical copy.
That means fewer books to buy, less clutter to manage, and one less heavy burden on your child’s shoulders. As Roxston asks at the end of the video, which one would your student rather carry?
What Class Materials Are Included?
The materials available will vary by class, but students may find:
- Worksheets
- Study Guides
- Assignment instructions
- Lesson notes and reference materials
- Other downloadable resources provided by the teacher
These resources are placed within the class where they are needed, helping families keep the video lessons, homeschool lesson plans, and supporting materials together.
Do I Need a Printer?
No. Most downloadable class materials are provided as PDF files and can be opened on a computer, tablet, or other compatible device.
You can:
- Download the PDF to your device.
- Open it while your student completes the lesson.
- Print it if your student prefers working on paper.
If you do not have a printer, your student can view Study Guides and other materials directly on the device. For a worksheet that requires written answers, the student can record their work in a notebook or on separate paper unless the lesson provides different instructions.
Tip: Consider creating a folder on your device for each class. Saving worksheets and Study Guides by subject can make them easier to find when your student needs to review a lesson.
Because the required learning materials are included, families can begin using the Homeschool Pro online homeschool curriculum without purchasing a separate set of textbooks.