5 Big Benefits of a Paperless Homeschool

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When you add more digital learning to your homeschool, paper consumption naturally decreases. Here are 5 big benefits to having a paperless homeschool.

“Mommmmmmm the printer’s not working!” For some reason, that holler grates on my nerves. That is one of the wails I dislike more than anything, probably because I struggle with finding a solution.

I see the documents in the queue, but it takes deleting the documents, shutting down the computer, and reprinting to correct it.

I have a theory though. I think the little minions inside the printer forget what they are supposed to be doing because….we hardly ever use the printer anymore. We only print monthly chore charts and schedules to post on the fridge and an occasional math worksheet.

You see, we have pretty much become a paperless homeschooling family.

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It’s not like we went all environmental and became paperless intentionally. It's just that we added more interest-led hands-on activities and digital learning to our home education, and naturally paper consumption decreased.

I just sort of realized it one day, and then considered the benefits of using less paper.

5 Benefits of a Paperless Homeschool

A paperless homeschool creates less waste. We can feel good about doing our part to save the planet. Less trees are being killed and less landfills are being filled.

Paperless home learning takes up less space. For me, less clutter means more joy. I like an organized home, and taming the paper beast had always been a struggle.

A paperless homeschool is more portable. We can learn on the go much easier.  When we’re not at home, all we need are our computers and a way to connect to the Internet. 

Paperless learning is less expensive.  Instead of investing in expensive curriculum and pricey printer ink, we can pick and choose from many free learning websites and apps. That means we have more funds available to buy supplies for hands-on projects.

Paperless learning accommodates the needs of  digital learners. Today’s homeschoolers need to be challenged to ask questions and seek answers…to identify problems and find solutions. My kids are being self-educated as they learn to take advantage of all the information that is “just a click away”. They are learning the way they will learn in the future since technology is here to stay. 

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Oh, and let’s not forget the benefit of not needing to figure out why the printer won’t work.

Are you wanting to move towards a more paperless homeschool, or have you done so already? Let me know in the comments what benefits you have seen in your own homeschooling! 

 

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