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Homeschool kindergarten supply list
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items Homeschooling kindergarten doesn’t require a lot of expensive materials—just a few key supplies to make learning fun and engaging. At this age, children learn best through play, hands-on activities, and short, interactive lessons. Simple essentials l...
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Kindergarten supply essentials
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Kindergarten supply essentials
The essentials for homeschooling kindergarten are simple, budget-friendly items that support early learning through play and hands-on activities. Basic supplies like crayons, paper, and glue encourage creativity, while a whiteboard and manipulatives ...
Honestly the pencil erasers never last - trust me get some erasers
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June Gold 28 Neon Rubber Erasers - All-Purpose
These kiddie scissors have a blunt end so it’s safer for kindergartners to use
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Westcott 5" Kids Scissors, Blunt, 2-Pack
My kindergartners LOVED cut and paste activities! I got a bulk box of glue sticks like this when my 11 year old started kindergarten and we just ran out last year
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Amazon Basics Purple Washable Glue Sticks 60-Pack
I like having a manual pencil sharpener and I appreciate that this one has different sizes so it makes it very versatile
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X-ACTO® KS Manual Pencil Sharpener
Crayons are a given 🤭 we like the boxes that come with a pencil sharpener I believe we used 2 boxes a year and honestly we lost them before we used all the crayons
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64-Pack Crayons with Sharpener
Markers are also favorites in our house but especially in kindergarten- they always squealed with enjoyment when we brought the special markers out. I really liked these were easily stored in the box
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JoyCat 48 Count Washable Markers Set
Scribble paper, scratch paper, drawing paper… you will want it for kindergarten!
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100 Sheets 9" x 12" Art Paper for Kids
We didn’t do a lot of formal handwriting in kindergarten because our main focus was learning to read but I liked having some practice writing paper on hand for demonstrating or if my kiddo wanted to practice some writing or copying
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Handwriting Practice Paper: 120 Pages
Construction paper is an essential school supply item for many years to come. They love crafting, coloring, and cutting construction paper. I always stock up on these when they are on sale!
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Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct, 2pck
These little mini whiteboards are great to have about the house. Little kids like to doodle on them and they can be grabbed easily for quick little lessons throughout the day
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MaxGear 2 Pack Mini Double Sided White Boards
Expo markers! Of course you will want to have some on hand. My kindergartner loved to pick what color we used today 🩵
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EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, 12 Count
Kindergarten comes with LOTS of books. Early readers, transitional books, early chapter books, and of course picture books.
I would recommend a sturdy bookshelf to house the books for kindergarten
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Furinno 3-Tier Bookcase, French Oak Grey
This is a solid collection of early readers. They start super easy and naturally get harder as you practice and read through the books. There are a lot of early reader options but if you only get one set I would recommend this one!
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Usborne My First Reading Library 50 Books
These counting bears are so fun! My daughter still loves to play with them. You can use them to practice counting, color sorting, fine motor skill activities, or in sensory bins!
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Learning Resources Baby Bear Counters - 102 pcs
These linking cubes are fun for kids to put together. I really liked them when we learn to skip count. We could easily make groups of 2,5,and 10 to practice counting and place value
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MathLink Cubes Set of 100 - STEM Manipulatives
Playing with playdoh was the number 1 way I strengthened hand/ grip strength which is beneficial as kids learn to write and build writing endurance.
We make our own playdoh but having an accessory set like this is great to have on hand for hours of...
FRIMOONY Kids Plastic Dough Tools, 61 Pcs
Another playdoh accessory that would be great to add to your collection!
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Rimobul Dough Extruders Set of 10 Colors
Kinetic sand is so fun to have during read aloud or for sensory play!
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Asoxt 43pcs Sensory Bin Play Sand Kit
We didn’t do a lot of writing for kindergarten but having these thicker pencils took strain off my kids when it came to writing
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Channie's My First Pencil, Jumbo 2B Pencils
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Additional lists for kindergarten
Explore some of additional lists I have created that would benefit someone exploring the idea of homeschooling kindergarten.
Here is a list of must have early readers for your 5-7 year old who is needing practice learning to read.
Must Have Early Readers for ages 5-7
here is a list about books your child may use to transition from early readers to beginner chapter books
Transitional Readers -Building Confidence in reading
Here is a list of books that are great picks for when your child is ready to start exploring beginner chapterbooks. These books have more text but plenty of photos
Without further ado below are the Best Beginner Chapter Books
This list is all about educational math games! This is an amazing way to naturally teach math in kindergarten.
Educational Math Games
a list of fine motor skill activities perfect for kindergarten fun
Fine Motor Skill Activities