Before You Buy
Before purchasing, we understand that choosing homeschool resources can feel overwhelming, especially when every child and family learns differently. This page is designed to help you understand the different resources available and decide which options best suit your child's age, learning style, and your homeschooling approach. Whether you're looking for a complete workbook, curriculum for registration purposes, additional activities, or extra support, you'll find the information you need below to help you choose with confidence.
What Are These Resources Designed For?
At Home Education Support with Emma resources are designed for Australian homeschooling families who want flexible, engaging, and practical learning support without feeling like they need to recreate school at home.
All workbooks are aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9 and can be adapted to suit a wide range of homeschooling approaches, including structured homeschooling, eclectic homeschooling, worldschooling, child-led learning, and unschooling.
These resources are designed to:
- Reduce planning overwhelm
- Provide educational guidance and structure
- Support children learning at their own pace
- Encourage flexibility and family-centred learning
- Be adapted to suit your child's individual needs
There is no expectation that every activity must be completed exactly as written. Your homeschool can look different every day.
Which Resource Is Right For My Family?
Choose a Workbook If You Want:
✓ A structured learning program
✓ Activities already prepared for you
✓ Flexibility without creating everything yourself
✓ A resource that can be adapted to your child's needs
Workbooks are ideal for families wanting a balance between structure and flexibility.
Included learning areas may include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Health and Physical Education (COMING SOON)
Choose Digital Resources If You Want:
✓ Additional activities
✓ Interest-based learning opportunities
✓ Extra practice
✓ Unit studies and themed learning
✓ Flexible learning experiences
Digital resources work well alongside workbooks or as standalone learning opportunities.
Choose a Workbook If You Want:
✓ A structured learning program
✓ Activities already prepared for you
✓ Coverage across multiple learning areas
✓ Flexibility without creating everything yourself
✓ A resource that can be adapted to your child's needs
Workbooks are ideal for families wanting a balance between structure and flexibility.
Included learning areas may include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Health and Physical Education
- The Arts
- Design and Digital Technologies
Choose Curriculum Plans If You Want:
✓ Documentation for homeschooling registration
✓ Curriculum mapping and planning support
✓ To create your own learning experiences
✓ Greater flexibility in how learning is delivered
Curriculum plans provide the "what" to teach, while allowing you to decide the "how."
Choose Digital Resources If You Want:
✓ Additional activities
✓ Interest-based learning opportunities
✓ Extra practice
✓ Unit studies and themed learning
✓ Flexible learning experiences
Digital resources work well alongside workbooks or as standalone learning opportunities.
Choose Support Resources If You Want:
✓ Additional guidance
✓ Teaching support
✓ Ideas for adapting activities
✓ Extra encouragement and community support
Support resources are designed to help you feel confident and supported throughout your homeschooling journey.
Understanding the Workbooks
Each workbook is designed to provide educational support while allowing flexibility for individual families.
Workbooks include:
- Curriculum-aligned learning activities
- A range of subject areas
- Opportunities for hands-on learning
- Activities that can be adapted or extended
- Suggestions for differentiated learning
- Space for children to work at their own pace
Important to know:
- You do not need to complete every activity.
- Activities can be skipped, adapted, or extended.
- Children may work above or below their age level.
- Learning can be completed in any order.
- Workbooks are intended to support your homeschool, not dictate it.
The goal is progress, not perfection.
Physical and Digital Options
Many resources are available in different formats to suit your family's preferences.
Digital Resources
- Instant access
- Print as needed
- Flexible and reusable
Workbooks
- Printed and posted directly to your door
- Ready to use
- Ideal for families wanting minimal preparation
- Options to choose between a display folder or as a bound book
- Easy to store and use
- Suitable for families who prefer a physical resource
Choose the option that best suits your family's budget, organisation style, and learning preferences.
Shipping and Processing Times
Please allow time for your order to be prepared before shipping.
Physical Products
- All orders placed before 12pm Sunday AEST are posted every Monday/Tuesday.
- Tracking information will be provided via email.
Digital Products
- Delivered electronically.
- Available immediately after purchase.
During busy periods, processing times may be slightly longer. Thank you for supporting a small Australian business.
Support Included
Purchasing resources means you're not homeschooling alone.
When purchasing workbooks, support includes:
- Access to the Homeschool Support Hub
- Video support resources
- Monthly support sessions
- Instruction guides with each workbook
- Community support opportunities
- Ongoing updates and resources
My goal is not only to provide resources but to support families in using them confidently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete every activity?
No. These resources are designed to be flexible. Use what works for your family and leave what doesn't.
What if my child is above or below their year level?
That's completely fine. Choose the resource that best matches your child's current learning needs rather than their age.
Can I adapt the activities?
Absolutely. Activities can be simplified, extended, or completed in different ways.
Can these resources be used for child-led or interest-led learning?
Yes. Many families use the resources flexibly alongside child-led learning experiences.
Are these resources suitable for registration requirements?
Families should always check the specific requirements for their state or territory but my workbooks are used by families across Australia.
How much time should we spend each day?
There is no set amount. Some families complete a few activities each day, while others spread learning throughout the week.
What My Resources Are (and Aren't)
My resources ARE:
✓ Flexible
✓ Curriculum-aligned
✓ Designed by an experienced teacher and homeschooling parent
✓ Adaptable to different learning styles
✓ Created to reduce planning overwhelm
✓ Designed to support family-centred learning
My resources ARE NOT:
✗ A traditional school-at-home program
✗ Intended to be completed exactly as written
✗ A one-size-fits-all solution
✗ Designed to replace real-life learning experiences
✗ Intended to create additional pressure or stress
Homeschooling should work for your family, not the other way around.
Still Not Sure?
If you're unsure which resource is the best fit for your family, please reach out.
I'm always happy to help you choose the option that best suits your child's needs, learning style, and your family's homeschooling approach.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own.