This issue of MUSE: Homeschooling with Zines is part guide, part story, and part inspiration. Inside, I share how we used zines as a tool for learning, documenting, and sharing knowledge in a way that felt accessible and exciting for my kids. You’ll find reflections on different homeschooling styles, practical tips for creating zines with children, ideas for activities and layouts, and even examples of themes we explored.
The zine is full of real experiences, and designed to be both informative and encouraging. Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, a teacher, or simply curious about zine culture, This edition of MUSE offers a mix of how‑to guidance and personal storytelling that highlights the joy of learning through DIY publishing.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to bring more creativity into their homeschool, classroom, or family projects. It’s also a great resource if you want to introduce kids to zines as a way of expressing themselves!
Sources
Sources for Homeschooling Styles
- Unit Studies – TheHomeSchoolMom — https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-styles/unit-studies/
- Unit Study Notebooking Tip: Create a Keepsake Learning Binder – Homeschooling on a Shoestring — https://homeschoolingonashoestring.com/unit-study-notebooking-tip-create-a-keepsake-learning-binder/
- 17 Types of Homeschooling Styles and Methods – Homeschool Planning — https://homeschool-planning.com/types-of-homeschooling-styles/
- FREE Lapbooking & Notebooking Resources! – How To Homeschool For FREE — https://howtohomeschoolforfree.com/free-lapbooking-notebooking-resources/
- Notebooking in Your Homeschool: Why and How? – Treehouse Schoolhouse — https://treehouseschoolhouse.com/blogs/blog/notebooking-in-your-homeschool-why-and-how
- Notebooking Pages – NotebookingPages.com — https://notebookingpages.com/
Zines in the Classroom and Beyond
- Zines Will Save Your Life – www.internetbedroom.substack.com/p/zines-will-save-your-life
- How to Use Zines In Your Homeschool- https://pockethomeschool.com/zines-homeschool/
- Why Zines Need to Be a Part of Your Curriculum – www.theartofeducation.edu/2017/12/zines/
- 10 Creative Ways to Use Zines in Your Homeschool – https://www.nuroco.com.au/blog/10-creative-ways-to-use-zines-in-your-homeschool
- Zines in the Classroom (University of Virginia Library Guide) – https://guides.lib.virginia.edu/zine/classroom
- Zines as Study Tools – https://www.ajtutoring.com/blog/zines-as-study-tools/
- Keeping Up With… Zines – https://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/keeping_up_with/zines
What is a unit study?
- Homeschool Methods 101: Exploring the Unit Study Homeschool Method – Homeschool Planet — https://homeschoolplanet.com/homeschool-methods-101-exploring-the-unit-study-homeschool-method/
- Using the Homeschool Unit Study Method – Homeschool.com — https://www.homeschool.com/articles/how-to-homeschool-using-the-unit-study-method/
- How to Plan a Unit Study (Step-by-Step Guide for Homeschoolers) – Homeschool Unboxed — https://homeschoolunboxed.com/how-to-plan-a-unit-study/
11 Fun Facts About Zines
- Zine Facts for Kids — https://kids.kiddle.co/Zine
- Zine | Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/zine
- #TeenTopics: Zines | Oakland Public Library — https://oaklandlibrary.org/blogs/post/teenresources-zines/
10 Reliable Websites for Kids to Do Research
- Britannica Kids: https://kids.britannica.com
- Kiddle Encyclopedia (Kpedia): https://kids.kiddle.co
- National Geographic: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
- Ducksters: https://www.ducksters.com
- Time for Kids: https://www.timeforkids.com
- Library of Congress – https://www.loc.gov/families
- Smithsonian Learning Lab: https://learninglab.si.edu
- Fact Monster: https://www.factmonster.com
- SweetSearch: https://www.sweetsearch.com
- HowStuffWorks – Kids Section: https://www.howstuffworks.com
2 Ways to Create a Zine
Zine Arranger https://nashhigh.itch.io/zinearranger
Style 2: Using Google Docs or Word:
Design Choices in Zines
- 11+ Inspiring Zine Layout Ideas for Creatives – Casolia — https://casolia.com/zine-layouts-ideas/
- Different Ways to Fold a Zine, Zine Styles, How to Make a Zine – Katie Gebely (YouTube) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJJu8LQ6ifs
Zines for Kids
If you know of more zines for or by kids, I will include them in future editions if you email me with the title, one sentence describing the zine, and the URL
- Learn & Create: www.moonandharecollective.com/learnandcreate/
- Tiny Kindness Zines (Love and Kindness Project):
loveandkindnessproject.org/free-kindness-downloads/free-downloads/ - Herbal Roots Zine: herbalrootszine.com/
- Women Musician Mini‑Zines (Girls Rock NC): zinelibraries.info/zines-for-kids/
- Little NEO Creative Zines: littleneocreative.com/zines/
- Grilled Cheese Magazine: https://grilledcheesemag.com/en/
- Small Science Collective: https://asyang.wixsite.com/small-science
- Patreon Collection – Kids Zines: https://patreon.com/collection/91203
- Gniazdo Światów – Free Zines (English Section): https://www.gniazdoswiatow.net/darmowe-ziny/#english
