I homeschooled my children for 6 years. Due to situations I had to stop, but my heart is still in it and I love talking about it with people. Honestly…if someone wanted to pay me to home school their child I’d do it. Lol
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Games
Curriculum
For the Teacher
Extras
Books
Games
Another one of our favorite concentration, hand eye coordination games. Mom’s personal favorite.
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Blocks Game
We learned about this from our brain training tutor. It is so so good at helping kids focus.
Zygomatic Spot It! Minions - Family Card Game
Make their little brains work.
Barefoot Books Cities of The World Memory Game
Gameschooling
ThinkFun Balance Beans Math Game - Ages 5+
If your child has ADD/ADHD, struggles with logic or you just want to work that little brain, this is a great game.
ThinkFun Hoppers Logic Game - Critical Thinking
Another one of those logic brain games
ThinkFun Rush Hour
This is such a great game for visual recognition, attention and hand eye coordination.
FoxMind Match Madness Visual Matching Game
Fun little math game. Could be a little advanced for younger learners.
Stack The Scoops Ice Cream Card Game - Family Fun
We never played by the rules because my kids age gap was big. But we loved it regardless.
Skillmatics Guess in 10 States of America Game
Not sure it’s “homeschool” but so much fun!
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game - Fun for 2-8 Players
Fun game to play once the figure out the of each bill and coin.
Exact Change Card Game - Educational Money Counting
Another fun way to practice telling time.
Continuum Games Perfect Timing - Learn Time
This is a fun matching game. Sort of like go fish.
Gamewright Wig Out! Wild Hairy Card Game
This was and still is my son’s favorite game.
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Things That Go - Kids Card Game
Great for co-op days
Mattel Apples to Apples Junior Board Game
This is such a fun brain teaser game.
Think Fun Cat Crimes Brain Game for Kids 8+
Regular scrabble on one side, pre printed words on the other.
Hasbro Scrabble Junior Board Game for Kids
Like the card game speed but with shapes and colors.
Mattel Blink Family Card Game, 60 Cards
Our FAVORITE cooperative game
Peaceable Kingdom Race to the Treasure Game
Fun little thanksgiving game
Thanksgiving Trivia Game
Fun little game if you are studying another country.
Chinese New Year Trivia Game
Curriculum
We noticed early on that something was different with our son. These workbooks are fun and helpful!
Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids: 40 Activities
Find the book to this Lapbook study in my book section.
Overground Railroad Lapbook and Activities - Learn in Color
These workbooks are so helpful for both students and parents.
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Activities
Did you know sign language is considered a foreign language.
Hubble Bubble Kids ASL Alphabet Posters
We used this with our acient Egypt study’s
Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book
I know no one uses maps any more but…
We flew to Salt Lake City and drove back to Louisiana we highlight the rds we took to get home. It was need to show the kids how we traveled.
Rand McNally 2022 Large Scale Road Atlas
We do a word a day. It’s good to broaden their vocabulary.
WORDTEASERS Small Fry
A beautiful book.
The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry & Dictation
This is a great dictionary to start them out with!!
Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary, New Ed.
For our religion studies we enjoyed learning about different saints.
115 Saintly Fun Facts
On the days we didn’t learn about a saint we read about Patrick and Francis and their travels.
The Secret of the Shamrock (Chime Travelers)
It’s just a simple matching USA puzzle but it’s a great tool.
Create-A-Scene USA Puzzle Magnetic Playset
Great for a fun little Louisiana study. Find your state.
P is for Pelican: Louisiana Alphabet Book
If your child does Saxon or now Singapore math, Ms. Nicole is great!
Help Your Kids Truly Understand Math | Nicole the Math Lady
We switched to Saxon when we hit middle school.
Saxon Math Homeschool Curriculum - Christianbook.com
Free!!! What’s better than free?!?! We used this for my son. He learned differently than his older sister so we adjusted to the way he learned.
The Good and the Beautiful
I’ll be honest this phonics program was FANTASTIC…until we got to All about Spelling. Then it didn’t work for us. But I loved the phonics part and he did too, especially the games!!
Primary Arts of Language: Reading Complete Package | PAL-R-CP
Andrew Pudewa is amazing at teaching writing.
Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A Premier [Forever Streaming] | SSS-1A-PREM-FS
I think this is a great history curriculum for the younger kids.
America’s History Volume 1 & 2 Bundle
Once the kids got old the story line history wasn’t cutting it. We switched to Story of Civilization. This is set up just like story of the world but incorporates some Catholicism into it.
The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World (Complete Set)
Please please please. Download these FREE cheat sheets for your kiddos!
Math Cheat Sheet Grades: 4-8
Another FREEBIE from learn in color.
Dollars and Cents Cheat Sheets | Money Reference Guide
The link to the book is under the book section.
The Day the Crayons Quit Lapbook Grades: PreK-2
A fun freebie based on the Disney movie.
The Lion King Lapbook Grades: 2-4
Help those little ones, and bigger ones understand these words. And it’s FREE!!
Homophone Flashcards
Another freebie from learn in color!
Reptiles Lapbook
The cutest little lap book to go with the cutest little book. Find in in the homeschool book section.
Dragons Love Tacos Lapbook
I stumbled upon this young lady after listening to a Colleen Kessler podcast.
Learn in Color
This was another great curriculum we liked. It’s inexpensive too!
Growing With Grammar
I’m a firm believer in learning to spell. I’m a terrible speller and I think it’s important to learn to spell. I not sure they teach spelling in public schools anymore.
Soaring With Spelling
We used this when my daughter was in 5th or 6th grade. She loved to write stories and we used this to encourage her imagination.
Starting Line Stories
My son struggled reading. Even as a homeschooler I made him repeat 1st grade because I knew he wasn’t ready to read at a second grade level. This was one of the programs we used. He loved it and he learned too.
Learning to Read for Kids | Learn to Read with Phonics | Free Trial
I’ve put these in curriculum because sometimes fun books are WAY more interesting than textbooks.
The American Revolution book by Nancy Ohlin
This is a fun book for chemistry. It’s probably better for high school kids.
Culinary Reactions: The Everyday... book by Simon Quellen Field
For the Teacher
I’ve used these for everything from filing paperwork to making lap books to making games. And the fun colors are an absolute.
Amazon Basics Letter File Folders, 50-Pack
For all those book list!
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders, 12-Pack
You can never have too many.
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers 12ct
Never have to many of these either.
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Scissors 3-Pack
Multiple uses in the classroom, office and house.
DSTELIN Binder Clips 100 Count, 6 Sizes
I love these. I used them when I was in college.
Pentel Clic Retractable Eraser, 7 Pack
I’ll be honest, I love fun color gel pens!
Crayola Colored Gel Pens, Washable, 14 Ct
Expo who?!?! This are my go to dry erase.
U Brands Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, 10 Set
Extras
For that bird science unit you’re doing. Got to have the owl pellets!
OBDK Barn Owl Pellets Jumbo 1 Pack w/ Tools
That one time when the kids wanted to learn to play.
Everjoys 21" Mahogany Soprano Ukulele Kit
Go old school with it!
Schoolhouse Rock 30th Anniversary DVD
Sometimes it helps when they can physically see it.
SCRIBBLEDO Dry Erase Number Line Board 4x12
Get things in their hands. Every mind works differently.
edxeducation Four Color Plastic Base Ten Blocks - 121 Pieces
This was so helpful when teaching place value!
edxeducation Student Place Value Flip Chart
I had one child that learned but just watching the regular clock, the other needed a little more hands on.
Magnetic Dry Erase Learning Clock 12" Light Blue
For all those books you have!!
HappyHapi Metal Book Ends, Non-Skid, Black, 3 Pair
For the older kiddos
Fiskars Swing Arm Protractor - Kids 8+ Tool
If it’s on sale…🤷🏻♀️
Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 30ct
These grow legs and walk off.
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Large Erasers 12 Ct
We did a bird science unit and one of the chapters was on chickens. Seeing as we also raised chickens I thought this was highly appropriate.
Tedco 4D Vision Chicken Anatomy Model
Lots of different slides to look at.
AmScope PS25 Prepared Microscope Slide Set, 25 Slides, Wooden Case
Game changer when you are teaching fractions. It’s so helpful to actually see it.
Learning Resources Magnetic Rainbow Fraction Tiles
Sight words
SpringFlower Sight Word Game, 120 Pieces
I LOVE this thing!
Elikliv LCD Digital Coin Microscope 1000x
Yes I was that mom who hung posters in her “classroom”
World & USA Map for Kids - 2 Laminated Posters (18x24)
Your kindergartners little hands aren’t ready to hold a round crayon. These triangle ones are so much easier for their little hands.
Crayola® Triangular Crayons, Box of 16
Books
When my son was diagnosed I grabbed everything I could to explain it to him and myself.
What is Dyslexia?: A Parent's Guide
The more you know.
Dyslexia 101: Truths, Myths and What Really Works
A great read for teens and parents.
How to Not Suck at Life: 89 Tips for Teens
This helped me help my son.
No More School: Educational Needs of Kids with Dyslexia
There is a lap book that goes with this in the curriculum section.
Overground Railroad
Again these were so helpful.
Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Activities
I love Connor Boyack! Find this on my book list too.
Skip College: Launch Career Without Debt
This man
Children of the Collective
Prefect read for your teen.
How to Not Suck at Life: 89 Tips for Teens
I’m all about learning more.
Beginner's Guide to Parenting Children with ADHD
I think as a homeschooling parent you go through these phases often. It’s a roller coaster of emotions.
More Than Enough: Grow Confidence & Love Homeschool
Anything by Colleen Kessler is worth reading.
Raising Resilient Sons
Great guide for a Catholic classical curriculum.
Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum Guide
If you were a product of public school read this before you start homeschooling.
The Unhurried Homeschooler: A Short Guide
Be sure to check out the FREE lapbook kit under curriculum.
The Day the Crayons Quit
This goes with the free lapbook listed in the curriculum section.
Dragons Love Tacos
I debated putting this in homeschool but knowledge is knowledge And we love learning things.
5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)
This book just redefined my reasons for homeschooling. Finding educational moments in everyday life.
The Brave Learner: Everyday Magic in Homeschool
The power of yet!!!
Not Yet book by Lisa Cox
Part of homeschooling is getting back to the way things were done years ago.
A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a... book by Oliver DeMille
