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Homeschool and Learning Must Haves
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items After watching my son struggle to focus at school I decided to withdraw him and jump into homeschool. I knew he understood The curriculum they were doing at school because he was also doing it at home with no problem. So when I had multiple conferenc...
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Organizing
Hand on Learning Activites
Workbooks
Supplies
Organizing
Organizing when Homeschooling is such a big component. If you are not organized things get really crazy really quickly!
I put this on top of our homeschool table, everyday I put their workbooks, books of the day, and all their activity sheets in it. It allows easier access for them, and keeps me organized and on track for the day.
Natural: Kids Classroom Book and Literature Display and Book Storage
I use this for all of our papers and some supplies. It helps keep me organized for the week. my 6 year old son uses the top 5 small drawers for his daily work and activities, and my 2 year old son uses the bottom 5 for his daily work. The larger drawers i use for the larger craft activities and things they will need help with along with supplies and workbooks.
Giantex 15 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart
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Hand on Learning Activites
Doing things that get them involved are KEY when teaching your kids! These are some of the items that have worked for us so far!
These are a staple in homeschooling, they allow math to be something more than just finger counting and writing it down, it shows it in a diffrent way, which is what those little minds need to retain information.
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes 115 Pc Set
Both my 2 and 6 year old use these for home school. My 2 year old uses them for color sorting and hand strength and my oldest uses them for math equations. It just bring a little fun to the math game.
Learning Resources Link 'N' Learn Links - 500 pcs
Loves these for learning upper and lower case letters, my youngest really thinks the popsicles are so fun.
Learning Resources Mini ABC Pops - Alphabet Toy
This brings games and learning together and the possibilities are endless! For my oldest i will put letters in a random order and have him spell words out by jumping on them, my youngest does the same with colors and animals!
hand2mind Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set
We adore this little scale, I use it to demonstrate less and greater than, and also for addition and subtraction! My 2 and 6 year old both utilize this!
Hape Monster Math Scale
Workbooks
We don't focus solely on workbook work, but these are some of our favorites to use for our learning and practice!
This is good for up to 3rd grade, some pages do require help and some they can complete on their own. Its a good workbook to learn about out bodies and what they are composed of.
Human Body Activity Book for Kids K-3
We use all the ixl workbooks, they keep my son intrested with diffrent ways to add.
IXL Addition 1st Grade Math Workbook Ages 6-7
This workbook covers all the math for first grade, we do enjoy this book in addition to the individual math books.
IXL Ultimate 1st Grade Math Workbook
Supplies
I will admit i bought a bunch of stuff when we started homeschool, way too much. These are the things that have been used daily and i will never waver from!
We love this double portable white board. We not only use it at home for practicing math problems and writing but when we go on our homeschool outings it is good to bring along as a tool in aiding in learning. Such as writing down facts they learn, o...
AGM Portable Double Sided Dry Erase Board
Good colors that are nice and bright, they dont dry out as fast and they come in handy for me to use my whiteboard.
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, 12 Ct
The fine tip markers are better for my son to use when having to write on the white board, if he uses the big markers he has a hard time writing his letters to where they are legibale.
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip 12ct
We have two of these board on our wall at home. One is for my 6 year old the other is for my 2 year old. Having two separate ones allows me to keep there curriculum separate and they know where to look so they are not getting confused.
Amazon Basics Large Magnetic Dry Erase Board 35.4x23.6
We hang this right next to the white board to easy access and also helps it not get lost.
loukin Shag Dry Erase Eraser w/ Cleaner
These are just the best pencils i always stand by them! We like the colorful ones, just keeps things a little more fun!
Ticonderoga X13910 Striped Wood Pencils, 10ct
Perfect for my two year old, he can control these bigger crayons better and becasuse they are thicker he has a less chance of breaking them….less breakage…still some. haha
Crayola Large Crayons, Classic Colors, 16 Count
This is just a must have. So many colors, a place to keep the crayons and a sharpener included. Best decsion.
Ultimate Crayon Case, Sharpener Caddy, 152 Colors | Bundle of 2 Sets
We love these, It helps my 2 year old in his speech and in his letter recognization.
Alphabet: Flash Cards (Revised edition) (Hardcover)
This is our affordable printer we use, it also has a scanner and a copier. We love that it can print in color and reduces page waste.
HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Printer
Our Laminator is used so much, i use it on making my two year old different learning activities and also for reusable worksheets to practice writing and even for posters.
Amazon Basics 9in Thermal Laminator Machine
Laminating sheets, affordable, and you get alot for the money!
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Sheets 9x11.5, 200-Pack, 3mil
These always come in handy, especially when making activities!
Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Tip 12 Ct
Both of my kids utilize this daily, we always have a letter of the day and word of the day.
Alphabet Learning Pocket Chart & ABC Flash Cards
I got so tired of sharpening pencils by hand, this was a hand and time savor!
Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue
These come in handy if you want them to redo a work sheet for practice, its erasable when using dry erase markers, we also use these daily. I also use these to put their weekly and daily schedules on them.
Mr. Pen Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves 10x14, 6 Pack
I use this for my pens, markers, and scissors. This is mommys and they know not to get into it.
Marbrasse 360° Rotating Desk Organizer, 5 Compartments
I use these for sensory bins for my toddler during the week. i make them at the begining of the month and we have one for each week!
Vtopmart 6 Qt Clear Plastic Storage Bins, 4 Pack
Each kid has their own caddy with their own pencils and art supplies in them so there is no arguing over whos is whos.
BLUE GINKGO Small Stackable Organizer Caddy - Gray