Digital downloads are so popular these days, but what if you don’t like to use them digitally? Printing your homeschool curriculum or homeschool planner sounds great until you actually have to do it on your old cheap printer that’s breaking. And then you need it to be spiral bound….
There are many places you can send digital files to get your homeschool curriculum printed and bound. But did you know there are actually companies run by homeschoolers? There are homeschool printing companies that specialize in printing homeschool curriculum and planners. Now you know.
So I have gathered this list of the top homeschool printing companies, plus a few other general printshops to help you pick the best option for your budget and needs.
All companies have ways to order through their website, with estimated turnaround times listed.
Homeschool small businesses
These first few companies on this list are businesses for homeschoolers specifically, and some of them even have special arrangements already with companies so you can just buy the curriculum directly through them!
Watson Family Press
Watson Family Press is run by a homeschool family in Texas. They offer basic printing and binding services and have partnerships with several companies, including Guest Hollow and Origins Curriculum.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper: 24#, 28#, 32#, and 110# cardstock
- Black and white prints come with free color printed covers
Finishing options
- Plastic spiral
- Three-hole punch
- Lamination
- Covers can be laminated
Homeschool Printing Services
Homeschool Printing Services offers very affordable printing services for homeschoolers. They also offer printing services for business cards, photos, invitations, and Christmas cards.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper: 20#, 24#, 28#, 32#
- Black and white prints come with free color-printed covers
Finishing options
- Plastic coil
- Three-hole punch
- Lamination
- Cardstock, vinyl sheet, or laminated cover options
- Cutting services for flashcards
Homeschool Printing Company
Homeschool Printing Company started in 2017 to fill the needs of the homeschool world for a basic online printing company. The company is for homeschoolers, by homeschoolers.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper: 20#, 24#, 28#, 32#, 40#, and 110# cardstock
Finishing options
- Plastic spiral with vinyl protector sheets
- Three-hole punch
- Lamination
- Covers can NOT be laminated
Hard Copy HQ
Hard Copy HQ offers basic printing services for homeschoolers. They have partnered with companies like Pandia Press and Blossom and Root and offer easy ordering of their products. You can also create your own custom order with a PDF file.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper: 20#, 24#, 28#, and 110# cardstock
- Black and white prints come with free color-printed covers
Finishing options
- Plastic coil with vinyl protector sheets
- Three-hole punch
- Stapling
- Saddle stitch (stapled binding)
- Lamination
- Dividers between files
Humble Heart Press
Humble Heart Press is run by a homeschool family with basic printing services for curriculum and such. They have partnered with several companies including Peaceful Press and Little House Learning Co. They also offer custom keepsake journals and some unique binding options.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper or cardstock (80# or 100#)
- Black and white prints come with free color-printed covers
Finishing options
- Metal spiral binding with clear protector sheets
- Lamination
- Tape binding (color-matched)
- Cutting services on request
Pure and Simple Printing
Pure and Simple Printing is run by a homeschool family and offers basic PDF printing services for homeschoolers. They offer custom notebooks and a few free digital downloads as well as their printing services.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper: 20#, 24#, 28#, 32#, and 110# cardstock
- Black and white prints come with free color-printed covers
Finishing options
- Plastic coil with vinyl protector sheets
- Three-hole punch
- Lamination
General printing companies
If you are looking for more options in size and binding, want more customization options, or possibility faster turnaround time, a bigger printing company may be what you are looking for. Here is a list of several online and in-person printing companies that are not marketing directly to homeschool families.
Lulu
Lulu is a great company that not only prints but has a global distribution company. It is generally marketing to self-publishers and provides print-on-demand services for small businesses. But you can absolutely print your homeschool curriculum or planners with them. They also will print photo books, magazines, yearbooks, and more.
I have used their services several times and customer service is great. Their process is a little more involved than basic printers due to the customization options but the prices are very affordable.
Paper and color options
- Basically every size of book you could want
- Black/white – standard or premium
- Color – standard or premium
- Paper: 60#, 80#, white, cream, and coated options
- Cardstock or hardcover options
Finishing options
- Paperback (perfect)
- Plastic coil binding
- Saddle stitching (stapled binding)
- Hard cover – case wrap or linen
Blurb
Blurb is an online printer with self-publishing capabilities and more. They offer printing for books, magazines, photo books, notebooks, and even wall art, though photo books seem to be their specialty. They offer their own design software called Bookwright for use where you can easily layout your designs and create custom journals and such.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color double-sided printing
- Premium paper options
- Cardstock or hardcover options
Finishing options
- Paperback binding
- Hard cover – case wrap or linen
Barnes & Noble Press
Did you know that Barnes and Noble offers printing services? Well, they do offer basic book printing as well as self-publishing.
Paper and color options
- Basically every size of book you could want
- Black/white
- Color – standard or premium
- Paper: 45#, 50#, 70#
Finishing options
- Paperback
- Hardcover – case wrap or linen
Staples
Staples offers a wise array of printing services. You can send them in online and pick them up in your local store or have them shipped for larger orders. They print various size documets, posters, business cards, brochures, and even same-day printing. You can also bring in your already printed documents for binding and finishing services.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- A variety of paper options
Finishing options
- Coil binding
- Comb binding
- Tape binding
- Three-ring binding
- Corner or side stapled
- Cutting, lamination, folding, and more
Office Depot/Max
Office Depot and Office Max offer a wise array of printing services. You can send documents in online and pick them up in your local store or have them shipped for larger orders. They print various size documets, posters, business cards, invitations, brochures, forms, apparel, signs, and more. They even offer same-day printing for many items. You can also bring in your already printed documents for binding and finishing services.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- A variety of paper options
Finishing options
- Coil binding
- Comb binding
- Tape binding
- Wire binding
- Three-ring binding
- Corner or side stapled
- Cutting, lamination, folding, and more
FedEx Office
FedEx not only offers shipping services, but now has printing and finishing services as well. From regular documents and presentations to flyers, postcards, signs, and more. Then pick up your documents in your local store the same day or have them shipped in just a few days. You can also bring in your already printed documents for finishing and binding services. Options may vary by location.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Paper: 20#, 24#, 30#, 32#, 60#, 80#, and 100# cardstock
Finishing options
- Coil binding
- Comb binding
- Three-ring binding
- Stapled
- Cutting, lamination, folding, and more
UPS Store
UPS is known for shipping, but now they also have printing and finishing services as well. From regular documents and presentations to flyers, postcards, signs, magnets, and more. Then pick up your documents in your local store the same day or have them shipped in just a few days. You can also bring in your already printed documents for finishing and binding services. Options may vary by location.
Paper and color options
- Black/white or color in single or double-sided printing
- Various paper options
Finishing options
- Coil binding
- Comb binding
- Cutting, lamination, folding, and more.
Homeschool Printing Company
Getting your digital homeschool curriculum and planners printed can help you bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds of this time. And there are now several options for doing this, including several small businesses run by homeschool families! So I hope this list has helped you to find the homeschool printing company you need.
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