My top homeschool supplies, books, and learning tools that make teaching at home simpler and more enjoyable. All of these are tried-and-true favourites you’ll actually use.
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Learning Games
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Setup | Supplies
Websites | Apps
Learning Games
A learning game my son actually wants to play. Helps with learning to read.
The Fidget Game Sight Words - Learn to Read
My son really enjoys this game! Think Candyland meets Snakes & Ladders…but while learning! 🍭🐍🪜
THE FIDGET GAME SquishyLand Rainbow Reef
Another fidget game my son loves that has helped so much with his digraphs! 📖
THE FIDGET GAME Science Reading Flash Cards
This helps make learning sight words fun. It was a hit in our house.
Sight Words Swat! A Sight Words Game
Worksheets
A worksheet I created for my son and has now become a bestselling worksheet on Etsy! 🗒️
Spelling & Handwriting Practice Sheet with Guidelines (Printable PDF)
Printing and cursive practice with guides!
Name Tracing Worksheet: Printing & Cursive Practice (Canva Template) (PDF)
This helps my son learn how to set up a paragraph and printing practice.
We bought the bundle + the “my different brain” book. It is such a kid-friendly way to approach mental health and neurodivergence and gives practical tools for kids to use. We love them all ❤️🧠
My Brain Books
These books give us a great outline to follow and I dig deeper to certain topics or supplement as needed.
Complete Canadian Curriculum
My son reads well but needs extra support with spelling and this book has been great for us.
Spectrum: Spelling
Setup | Supplies
Love that I can roll it out of the way when not in use. I use it for myself too when I'm brainstorming an idea.
VIZ-PRO Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard 48x24
Perfect for learning on cozy couch homeschool days. A little desk and a little storage for the living room.
LED Nightstand w/ USB & Type-C Ports, Drawers, Wheels
The lifesaver for keeping a homeschool schedule and great for my son to see what tasks he needs to complete and to visualize the schedule so he doesn’t continue to ask me what we are doing next.
Skylight Calendars, Planners & Organizers
Our go-to tablet for homeschool things. The pen allows us to use a note-taking apps and do worksheets without printing 24/7. 10/10!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Gray 128GB 10.9"
This service saves my sanity. I never have to worry about running out of ink. It ships it before I need it, I can print so many pages in black or colour, I get rollover pages the next month, just simple.
HP Instant Ink – Printer Ink Subscription | HP® Canada
Honestly, I bought this printer because it was pretty and matched my office aesthetic but it works amazing too!
HP Envy Inspire 7958e All-in-One Printer
Perfect for demonstrating a concept or practicing spelling.
Lap Board 9x12 2-Pack Double Sided w/3 Pens
Websites | Apps
My son absolutely loves learning math with this. It makes it fun and engaging.
Math Games & Worksheets Online, Designed by Math Experts
A platform we use for homeschooling that aligns with curriculum in our area.
Schoolio
Our go-to for reading and reading comprehension. We have used it for years less often while he was in actual school but use it almost daily now that he is homeschooled. Keeps it engaging and interactive.
Reading Eggs
A game we use to learn vocabulary and spelling. Gamifying really helps keep his attention.
Word Tag - Word Learning Game - Apps on Google Play
Another creative writing program my son enjoys
Reading & Writing Program | Night Zookeeper - Fantastically Fun Learning