What Can I Donate? A Guide to Donating Homeschool Materials in Our Facebook Group

Thinking about giving back? Donating homeschool materials is a powerful way to support other families in their educational journeys—especially those on tight budgets. In our Homeschool Curriculum Free for Shipping Facebook group, thousands of families are giving and receiving curriculum, books, and supplies every week.

If you’re unsure what kinds of items are allowed, this quick guide will help you decide what to post and what to hold onto.

What You Can Donate in the Group

We accept a wide range of items that could be useful to a homeschooling family, including:

Curriculum and Books

Complete curriculum sets
Individual subject workbooks
Teacher’s manuals and guides
Living books (history, science, literature)
Early readers and chapter books
Educational reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases)

School Supplies

Notebooks and binders (lightly used or new)
Art supplies (crayons, markers, paper, paint)
Educational posters and charts
Writing tools (pencils, pens, dry erase markers)

Learning Materials

Flashcards and manipulatives
Educational games and puzzles
Science kits and STEM materials
Homeschool planners and organizational tools

Specialty or Supplementary Items

Faith-based curriculum or devotionals
Homeschool co-op resources
Test prep books (ACT/SAT)
Homeschool yearbooks, printables, or planners you created

What You Can’t Donate

To keep things safe and helpful, please avoid posting:

Junk or broken items
Clothing or shoes (unless specific to an educational program)
Expired food or medication
Anything not related to homeschooling or education

Why It Matters

When you donate homeschool materials, you’re not just decluttering—you’re giving real help to real families. Many parents rely on this group to find the resources they need to educate their children without financial strain. Your generosity makes homeschooling more accessible for all.