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Essentials for Surviving Homeschooling
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items I currently have a 5th grader and 2nd grader I am homeschooling. This is a compilation of items we love from the past or are currently using. I would also love to hear your suggestions on what you love. While not all some of these links are affiliate...
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Supplies
Games
Curriculums
Extra Curricular
Books and More
Supplies
I never hear I don't know where my pencil is or I need to sharpen it anymore. I love these pencils. We just grab and start our day and when it is over then we can sharpen and put away the ones that have not mysteriously disappeared *As an Amazon Influencer I earn commission at no cost to you.*
Rarlan #2 HB Colorful Pencils, 144 Count
because having a sharper for all those pencils is a must. *As an Amazon Assoicate I earn Commission at no cost to you*
Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty, Blue
I love that these don't need a charge to work, we love using headphones when one child is working on the computer and one is working with me. It helps to keep both kids focused on what they are doing without having to be in different rooms.
JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones, Blue/Green, Studio Volume Safe, Volume Limiter, Folding, Adjustable, Noise Isolation, with Mic - Walmart.com
Because all those pens, pencils, scissors and glue sticks need a home.
Rotating Art Supply Storage Organizer,Pencil Holder with 5 Compartment, Desktop Organizer
Games
Swamp Sum is a fun game for kids to practice simple addition and subtraction. We love supplementing games everyone in a while, kids are learning and the family is bonding.
Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game Addition & Subtraction Board Game Math for Toddlers, Ages 5+
This mathematical thinking and arithmetic skills game is so much fun to play. You can simplify the rules for younger kids or add in some multiplication and division fun for older kids.
1-4 Players Shut The Box Dice Game,Close The Box Educational Toys,10 Numbers Traditional Wooden Pub Bar Board Family Game Dicefor Children 4-8 Age Family Board Games Classic Table Version,8.6 inch
I love that my daughter has had this since first grade and because the game has so many levels she is still able to play it and enjoy it while being challenged. This would be a great way to keep one kiddo distracted and mentally challenged while still having fun when they are waiting for their turn with the “teacher”
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game, 227 Challenges, Ages 7+
Great for K-1 for learning sound/letter recognition
6 Vowel Sound Games Junior Learning Board Game for Ages 5-6 Kindergarten Grade 1 Learning, Language Arts Learn Phonics, Perfect for Home School, Educational Resources
Curriculums
We are currently using this for Math and Language Arts for both kids. I really love that they at Art and Geology into the LA currriculum and just how gorgeous it all is. If you aren't ready to commit a lot of their curriculum you can download for free. I did that in the begnning to make sure I had the kids not only on the right level but to know that we would love it before spending on it.
The Good and the Beautiful
We love using Outschool and have been using it since my oldest was four. Sometimes it is for something silly like we took a class on “Animal Farts”. It is great for tutoring or supplementing what I can't teach. Currently my daughter is in an 8 week class on Coding because that is a skill I don't have. I love that it can be live or self-paced classes with one or more than one student.
Outschool: Classes and Tutoring
Free art class anyone? We love using this YouTube channel to learn, they have some simple drawling lessons for younger kids to more difficult drawling lessons and they cover a wide range of animals, popular characters and so forth. It is all free and such a fun way to add art in when you don't have time to come up with anything on your own (or just want a moment to yourself).
Art for Kids Hub
Extra Curricular
This is an activity everyone should do at least once in their life. We enjoyed watching them and than releasing them. *As an Amazon Associate I earn commission at no cost to you*
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit with Voucher
Fourth graders get this for FREE and can get their family in with them. What a great excuse to visit National Parks. We did Grand Canyon and Saguaro National Park on our daughters. It was an amazing experience.
Free National Parks Pass for fourth graders
Books and More
Did you know with your Library Card you can check out audio and digital books for free through Libby. You can even get the books on your kindle. I love this app.
Libby
This book changed the way I think about taking my kids outdoors. I used to wait for the perfect day, now we just go and find some of our best adventures happen on the “worst” of weather days. *As An Amazon Associate I earn commission at no cost to you*
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: Scandinavian Mom's Secrets
