As a mom who started homeschooling when my son was in kindergarten, I understand how overwhelming it can be. My son is now in 2nd grade, and I've compiled a list of things that have made this experience much easier, especially when you're just starti...
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For Learning
Essentials
For Fun
While these things help your child learn, they are also a ton of fun on their own!
PERFECT when you are just starting out, an organizer that comes with everything you need!
Kraftic Arts and Crafts Set for Kids Ages 4-8
My kids LOVED this when we would do outdoor lessons or nature walks!
ESSENSON Outdoor Explorer & Bug Catcher Kit
This is the COOLEST microscope, even the adults were having fun with it!
EyeClops Digital Microscope & Camera - 800X Zoom
We have had so much fun with this and art projects!
Crayola Air Dry Clay, 5lbs, Natural White
We used this to play toss me the BLANK shaped bag, and the kids loved it!
Educational Insights Shapes Beanbags, Set of 10
This is probably my sons most requested activity! And so much fun for Science!
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Magic Kit - 50 Experiments
For Learning
Resources we used in our first 3 years as homeschooling parents!
We used this company for all my sons 1st grade book work! HIGHLY suggest as a supplementation to other activities!
Spectrum 1st Grade Math Workbooks, Ages 6 to 7
This is great for supplementing any reading gaps your kids have or if you just need a little extra reading work one day.
Spectrum 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Workbook
Great help when it came to writing assignments and trying to figure out what level my son should be at.
Spectrum First Grade Writing Workbook, Ages 6-7
This is a fantastic helper in keeping to a routine!
Melissa & Doug My First Daily Magnetic Calendar
A must have for art and craft time!
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2pck)
My son LOVED when we pulled this out. It keeps sentence building fun!
Key Education 86-Piece Sentence Building for Kids
My son was struggling to learn how to tell time until we got this. Its a fantastic resource!
Learning Resources Time Activity Set - 41 Pieces
Not only does it make it fun to count but it helps visual learners understand math concepts!
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes - Set of 100
Essentials
Must haves when starting the homeschooling journey!
Love that its cordless! Makes crafting easy with a little one!
GoGonova Cordless Glue Gun Kit, Pink
This is such a great printer for all it does! I have made so many fun worksheets using this!
Canon PIXMA TR4720 All-in-One Wireless Printer
This is an absolute must for lesson time!
Amazon Basics Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard, 36x24
This is the only planner I have used for lesson planning and it works great!
The Homeschool Planner: Undated with Monthly Tabs
This is a game changer! It lets you reuse worksheets to save on printing materials!
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 9 in, Gray
A must have in order to keep record of assignments and achievements throughout the year!
