Some of our favorite homeschool tools from Amazon that make learning fun, hands-on, and age-appropriate for preschool and kindergarten.
We have gotten so much use out of this magnetic table top white/chalk board. Even my toddler uses it when we are doing our lessons so that she feels included.
Table Top Easel for Kids - Tabletop Magnetic White Board - Toddler Art Chalkboard
I love these markers because they don’t have that dry erase marker smell. I’ve purchased them twice already. A pack lasts us for a school year. (We use them daily)
Volcanics Dry Erase Markers Low Odor Fine Whiteboard Markers Thin Box of 12, 10 Colors
If you have a lefty, look no further….these are great!
Left Handed Scissors Kids,5" Left Handed Kids Scissors,Stainless Steel Blade Comfort-Grip Handles Blunt Lefty Safety Scissor For Kid,Great for School Classroom Home Household 3 Pack
I started using these when my kids turned 2 year olds to start strengthening the muscles necessary for cutting. They cut paper great and are safe for little hands.
Loop Scissors for Kids with Safety Shield, Right or Left Handed for Preschools, Schools, Classrooms, Adaptive and Special Needs Children
This one is self explanatory 😅
Scissor Skills Preschool Activity Book: Learn to Cut Lines, Shapes, Fruits, Animals | Fun Cutting & Coloring Book for Kids | Preschool Learning Activities for 3-5 Year Olds
In my opinion these are the best pencils for everyone (homeschooling or not).
I came across these a few months ago and they made handwriting practice more enjoyable for my strong-willed, perfectionist son.
Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils (24ct), Assorted Kids Colored Pencils for Coloring Books, Back to School Essentials, Coloring Supplies for Classrooms, 6+
These are the perfect size for little hands. Sometimes the littles want to feel included in writing and this makes them feel part of the group.
Melissa & Doug Mini Sketch Pad of Paper (6 x 9 inches) - 50 Sheets, 3-Pack
I used these during my preschool teacher days and now use them as a homeschool mom. The kids love them!
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker, Activity Craft Coloring Supplies for Kids and Toddlers, Made in the USA
I use these for spatial reasoning, geometry and problem solving but to them it feel like play.
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards - Wooden Classic Toy With 120 Solid Wood Shapes and 5 Double-Sided Panels, Multi-colored - STEAM Animals, Tangrams Puzzle For Kids Ages 3+
I use these for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem solving. It takes some practice but the kids feel so proud when they are able to do it.
Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Activity Set: Pets - 5 Wooden Panels and 5 Matching Laces - Lacing Toys For Toddlers, Fine Motor Skills Threading Cards For Preschoolers And Kids Ages 3+
I love that this set comes with laces, 2 peg boards and a pouch to store it all. We use it not only for fine motor and hand eye coordination but also for adding and subtracting.
Pegs Board Game Set Jumbo Pack | 48 Pegs + 2 Boards & Storage Bag W/Handle Easy to Carry. for Motor Skills Sorting Counting Color Recognition Occupational Therapy Toddler and Preschool by Twinkle me
This inexpensive 12 pack has been with us since we stared homeschooling 2 years ago and I haven’t had to repurchase yet.