Financial Planning: Starting with an understanding of personal finances, budgeting for homeschooling is part of the family budget. This includes planning and prioritising expenses.

Valuing Experiences: Placing a high value on experiences rather than expensive materials, and understanding that the value of experiences outweighs material costs.

Government Benefits and Tax Breaks: Investigating available government assistance, such as tax breaks and additional benefits for homeschooling families, and ensuring to inquire and be informed about them.

Utilising Community Resources: Leveraging libraries, museums, parks, nature reserves, community centres, and community colleges for educational experiences, as well as embracing volunteering opportunities as part of learning.

Organising Affordable Local Field Trips: Planning various educational outings that can range from free to low-cost, tying them into the learning curriculum, and ensuring these activities are enjoyable and memorable for children.

Organisation and Preparation: The importance of organising learning materials and planning resources needed in advance to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable learning experience.

Creating Conducive Learning Spaces: Setting up learning environments that are inviting and effective for the child, and being adaptable with the learning space whether it’s a dedicated room or a family area like the kitchen table.

Investing in Quality Equipment: Recommending investment in items that offer long-term value, such as a good chair for the child’s comfort during learning, and being creative with resources to facilitate learning.