Carefully selected items, that we use for our homeschool.
Sections
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Curriculum
Additional resources
Games
Places to Visit in MN
Curriculum
Resources that we use to create our curriculum
FREE curriculum when you start your homeschool journey.
Free Homeschool Curriculum & Resources
This is one book in the series, that is great to explain general ideas, before going deeper with additional resources.
How Does My Home Work? (Exploring the Everyday)
Gives kids a great idea about how to think about their food.
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food
The book that puts clothing in perspective, and inspires critical thinking about where do things come from? We love it!
Where Did My Clothes Come From? (Exploring)
I cant recommend this book enough! Very colorful, a little bit of history, lots of facts and fun information to know for each state.
The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with maps!
Julia Rothman books are SO beautiful, with lots of amazing information!
The Julia Rothman Collection: Farm, Nature, Food
Another beautiful book in Julia Rothmand collection.
Wildlife Anatomy: Curious Lives of Wild Animals
Less popular book about homeschooling, but it has a lot of great tips. This family started to homeschool in 90s!
The Brainy Bunch: College Ready by Age Twelve
We have had a great success with this curriculum, no matter what grade you are in.
Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills, Grade 1
This book has been very easy to follow, with clear direction and examples.
Cursive Kickoff Workbook - 2nd Grade Writing
Fun projects and a guideline of what you could do for science projects. 🧪
Skill Sharpeners: STEAM, Grade 2
You can pick a grade that you need this book for, but it's great to guide you through science portion of homeschooling.
Skill Sharpeners Science, Grade 2
We love Osmo! Learning through play is our favorite. This is the kit we have started with.
Genius Starter Kit
Additional resources
Furniture, posters and other things to keep you organized and to inspire you to homeschool.
This book shelf fits a lot of books! And doesn't take up a lot of space!
Rotating 6 Tier Corner Bookcase (Light Walnut)
This is a great calendar to start your day. Great for any age!
Educational Wall Calendar - 53 Fabric Pieces
Resource site for MN laws around homeschooling, however I also recommend to check with your district. They should have specific homeschool person assigned, who could give you a lot of information.
Home School Laws - MN
Fun chart for chores! Velcro works very well to switch up chores and stars.❤️
Chore Chart, Reward Chart for Kids, 58 Pieces
Great quality! Helps to organize homeschooling schedule per week/month/day. We use an empty board as a “white board” for ideas, drawings, FUN!
Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar Set, 3pcs
These are great for organizing games, documents, pens/pencils, etc. We use it for wide variety of things.
20 Pack Zipper Mesh Pouch with Label Pocket
We use this for colored paper or printer paper!
Mesh Desk Organiser Tray, 6 Tier - Black
Great for science projects organization!
3 Tier Mesh Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels
If your kids like to paint, this is a great protector of the table, and organization of paints.
AWOKE Silicone Painting Mat - 20"X16" with Cup
Games
The board games we use to learn through play.
We love this game. Starts with easy level and goes up.. Great for spatial recognition, flexible thinking, and problem solving.
STEM Cognitive Skill-Building Brain & Puzzle Game
Great addition to math curriculum
MathLink Cubes - Set of 100, Math Manipulatives
Great way to start learning match early.
Shut The Box Dice Game Wooden (2-4 Players)
Spatial recognition in 3D while balancing! It's a lot of fun for the whole family.
Balance Games For Kids Ages 4-8 - Montessori Toy
This game is great to travel with, as well as for the house.
SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro - Brain Teaser Game
IQ game to help with problem solving.
IQ Twist & IQ XOXO 240 Challenges for Ages 6-Adult
This is a great game to start early to learn sounds, spelling, and pictures to match letters.
Spelling Puzzle Cards, Kindergarten, Ages 4+
Learn ABCs with fun pictures and puzzles.
ABC Puzzle Cards, Kindergarten Readiness, Ages 3+
Stickers by numbers is great to keep up with math, but also to create a craft.
Crafts for Kids 4-8 Sticker Paint Books 20 Pics
An easy way to learn money for kids.
Learning Resources Money Bags Coin Value Game
A good way to start or end your day.
Thankful Journal for Girls: Daily Gratitude Notebook
Places to Visit in MN
A lot of places in MN would have homeschooling days, or will give you a discount because you are a homeschooling family.
This is a great place to visit in the summer or winter.
Minnesota Zoo
Bell museum has homeschooling days with discount admission prices!
Welcome to the Bell Museum - Bell Museum
If your kiddo is interested in electronics, this is a great place to visit!
Pavek Museum
More suited for younger kiddos, but still great to visit!
Minnesota Children's Museum
They have classes and short programs to join, but you could also visit for free.
Dodge Nature Center | Nourish Your Need For Nature
Great substitute for science class! there is so much to learn and discover.
Science Museum of Minnesota
They have preschool classes, and other classes for kids to do.. it's a beautiful space for kids to learn in.
American Swedish Institute — Museum and Cultural Center
Beautiful museum with family days, teen programs, family days.
