Expenses for volunteer work for a recognized charity are sometimes deductible as a charity donation. Calling volunteer work for a "home school" a charity donation would be a big stretch. Sounds more like your spouse is just being a great grandma who has some personal expenses and is giving her time and some things to the grandkids.
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