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Everything We're Using To Homeschool This Year - 2nd Grade
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Core Subjects
Music & Art
Essentials
Groups and Co-ops
Core Subjects
Everything is easier when they can visualize what they're learning! Easy to read maps and facts. Perfect for hanging on the "classroom" walls!
World, US, Solar System & Moon Phases Posters 14x19.5in
A HUGE book with all the language arts, math, science and social studies. A supplemental workbook that comes in most grades.
Second Grade Big Fun Workbook: Math, Reading & More
Facts, recipes, foraging tips and learning cursive all in one witch-inspired mini book
ABC's for Little Witches: My First Book of Foraging
Just a little extra math work that she doesn't mind because it feels like a game. She's also taking their music and chess courses!
Learn Math For Free - Grades 2–12
Hands-on unit studies I created to make learning feel natural and engaging at home. They combine science, nature, culture, and real-life exploration in a way that works well for flexible homeschooling.
AsteriaMoonbeams
Music & Art
For when we're painting or needing to tape up a backdrop for photos!
DEART 8X Colored Masking Tape, 33 Ft x 1"
Better for large art projects and great for small hands.
Darice Giant Jumbo XL Glue Stick 115g Washable
Better than crayons, not as messy as markers and never needs sharpening!
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils 50ct
So great for learning timing and placement for beginner piano! Keeps them engaged with incentive to earn stickers when each page is completed.
Beanstalk's Basics for Piano: Level A Book
Always a good thing to have on hand in case of water coloring, sketching or airplane making necessity.
Deal for Prime Members: Mixed Media Sketchbook 9"x12" Multimedia Sketchbook, 30 Sheets Sketch Book | Top Spiral Bound Sketch Book, 98lb/160gsm Mixed Media Paper, Watercolor Paper Sketch Pads for Drawing, Painting, Art Supplies
Essentials
We use these with our monthly unit studies - easy to erase and reuse for the future without needing to reprint everything!
Tamaki 8 Pack Dry Erase Pockets 10x14
One for each of us so no more fighting over colors lol!! Has a seriously smooth glide too.
QMVESS 8.5" Scissors 3 Pack, Ultra Sharp
These work really well and last awhile before getting dull. Luckily they come in a 3-pack so they last the whole year!
Bostitch Twist-n-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener
It just helps keep everyone motivated when things are cute or come in your favorite colors. These are a vibe.
V-Opitos Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 48 Pack
Pretty classic and much needed! Easy to wipe clean and love that it comes with lots of colors to choose from!
Cazeyoo 16x12 Magnetic Whiteboard w/ Stand
Smooooooooth and I love the refills instead of wasting the entire pen when it runs out!
9 Pack Black 1.0mm Ballpoint Pens - 6 Pens & 3 Refills
A cottagecore weekly planner I created to help homeschool families stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. It’s designed to keep lessons, activities, and goals all in one easy place.
Weekly School Planner
I dig that whimsical cottagecore and I'm a sucker for anything black 🖤 easy to file the whole school year away in!
SKYDUE Expanding File Folder 5 Pockets Black
Groups and Co-ops
You can't go wrong getting a library card and joining their plethora of activities - some designed specifically for homeschoolers! It's also where our local group gathers every other Monday for book club and ASL!
Wayne County Public Library
Finding a Facebook group that aligns with your points of view and/or is local to your area is a great way to ask questions and get to know others. We even found a pen-pal in one of ours!
Secular and Progressive Homeschooling Resources and Advice
Homegrown Gatherings is our local homeschool co-op that meets twice a month at the library! We have ASL classes, family book club, social clubs and more! You can search on Facebook for a co-op local to your area or join ours if you're near south cen...
Homegrown Gatherings - Monticello KY