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How We Create A Productive and Inspiring Homeschool Environment
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items I have been homeschooling my kids for the last 3 years and on this list I'm sharing all the items we use in our homeschool room. I love creating a space in my home that makes my kids want to learn and have fun.
Sections
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How To Set Up A Homeschool Room
Furniture & Wall Decor
Technology
Fun Extras & Misc.
Organization Ideas
How To Set Up A Homeschool Room
Here are some resources and inspiration for setting up your homeschool space. It doesn't matter if you have a room, a small space or even just the kitchen table. There are ideas for everyone.
If you are looking for inspirations or direction on how to set up a homeschool space in your house then read this blog post from Oak Meadow. It has some great tips regardless of what size of homeschool space you have.
How To Set Up Your Homeschool Room | Oak Meadow
This is a fun article from HGTV about setting up a homeschool space. It has some really nice inspo pictures!
10 Ideas for Setting Up a Homeschooling Room
This is another great resources if you want tip and ideas about how to set up your homeschool area.
8 Homeschool Room Setup Tips to Maximize Learning and Organization
Furniture & Wall Decor
This section has all the furniture and wall décor that we use in our homeschool room.
This is something new for our homeschool room this year. I have been really trying to teach my kids about their emotions and focus on social-emotional learning. I'm so excited to use these posters!
Feelings Chart For Kids Learning Posters
I have been considering getting this for my daughter who is starting pre-k. I like that we could review more than just the calendar part. This might be my next purchase!
Circle Time Center Classroom Pocket Chart
We consider our whiteboard the best investment we made for our homeschool room. We use it everyday for almost every subject. This one is the great size, not too small or too big. I also love that it's magnetic so we can use our magnetic letter and nu...
48 x 36-in Magnetic Dry Erase Board with Pen Tray
This is great for the early years of school because kids can learn days of the week and counting. This has been my kids favorite thing to learn the days of week.
Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart, 149 Pieces
This is such a cute way to display the state and capitals. It's so different that just a post. I love it so much!
US States and Capitals Classroom Poster or Homeschool Decor with Hanger Frame
This is a very similar option to the desks we use. This is great option if you don't have an IKEA close to you. The USB charging ports are an awesome addition!
Computer Desk with USB Charging Ports & Outlets
We love these little cork boards. Each of my kids have 2 of them hanging above their desks. They use them to display art work, work they are proud of you and a whole bunch of other things. It helps each of my kids personalize their desk area for scho...
Cork Board Bulletin Board 12x12, 1/2" Thick
We use this on the on the homeschool room closet door to keep extra supplies like dobber, card games, fun workbooks, coloring pages etc. This is a inexpensive way to organize a lot of little things. I highly recommend.
Gorilla Grip Shoe Holder Rack, 24 Mesh Pockets
These posters are great for homeschool. I like that they are laminated and super colorful. They cover lots of different topics from days of the week to telling time. This is a bundle you will use for several years. Plus it makes your homeschool space...
Educational Preschool Posters, 16 x 11 Inch
This is the set of maps that I currently have hanging on my homeschool room walls. I like that this set comes with USA map and a world map. They are laminated and easy to read.
3 Pack - World & USA Map Chart + World Map
We have 4 of these desks in our homeschool room. We have been using them for the last 3 years and then are awesome! They give the kids enough space to work with out feeling crowded and the 2 big drawers are prefect for holding school supplies.
MICKE Desk by IKEA
I use these chairs in our homeschool room with the kids IKEA desks. They are the prefect size for the kids and I like that don't have wheels so the kids will sit flat while working on their work. These are easy to put together, durable and easy to cl...
ADDE Chair by IKEA
We are looking into alternate seating options for the kids. I know that sitting in chair while doing work can be hard. This is one great option.
Kids Active Motion Stool - 12"
This is another cool option for kids desk seating. This is really suppose to help kids with posture and focus.
Flexible Seating for Kids, Yoga Ball Chair
Technology
This is the list of technology and technology related items we use for homeschool We use an online curriculum so we do use our technology daily.
My kids use a online curriculum so laptops are essential. We love the Lenovo Laptops because they are cost effective but have the power to run our online curriculum. We love these computers.
Lenovo 2022 Powerful IdeaPad 15.6" Laptop
These are the headphones my kids use while working on their computer. I like that they have a safe volume for kids. My kids love them because they come in different colors and are so comfortable.
iClever Kids Headphones, Safe Volume 85/94dB
My kids use an online homeschool curriculum so headphones are a must! We use this headphone holder because it attaches to their desk without sticky or screws. It keeps their headphones off put away while they are working on things not on the computer...
Foldable Headphone Stand Hanger
This has been such a great and fun addition to our homeschool room. The kids can ask Alexa questions which they love. I like that we can play music or podcasts either for fun or educational stuff.
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) Kids
Kids have a hard time learning to use the track pad on a laptop. That's why I highly recommend getting them a wireless mouse to go with their laptop. It makes it so much easier for them to use their online curriculum.
Bluetooth Mouse
This is the black and white printer I use at home to print all my worksheets for the kids. We can print so many pages and rarely have to change the toner. We have used this printer for 4+ years and it has been amazing!
Brother MFC-L2710D Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer
Fun Extras & Misc.
This is a list of fun things and other misc items that you might want to consider for your homeschool space.
This little sign is so cute and hangs outside our homeschool room on the door. I think its so funny! It would make a fun gift for a homeschool family.
CUSTOMIZABLE Homeschool Distance Learning Sign
There is something so fun for kids about a globe. I'm not sure what it is but I love that they will look at the globes and ask questions! #winning
Classic Globe
A new addition to our homeschool room this year is a fish tank. We will use it learn about the fish habitat but also learning about caring for a pet. Plus fish are fun to watch and often can have a calming affect on kids.
Easy-View Aquarium
This was our addition to our homeschool room last year. My kids had so much fun watch all the different birds. I highly recommend!
Window Bird Feeder for Outside - Clear
This is another fun option for homeschoolers. I like this desk because it can be used on the floor, couch or bed. The top is big great for doing work. I like that my kids don't have to do work at their desks if they don't want to.
The Surf Portable Lap Desk
Organization Ideas
These are the bins we use to keep a lot of our homeschool supplies organized. They are durable and I love the simple white color. They are also easy for the kids to pick up and move when they need to. We use them for things like- art supplies, math m...
VARIERA Box - white 13 1/4x9 1/2 "
This small bins work amazingly well to store markers, crayons, letter tiles, math counters etc. They're durable (I've had mine for 3 years.) and they are clear so it's easy to see what's in bin. This is a great choice when it comes to organizing your...
Sterilite Flip Top, Clear, 12-Pack
These bins are one of my favorite items in my homeschool room. I use them for STEM bins, morning bins and so much more. I love that the lid is attached (can't be lost) and they are clear so I know exactly what is in them and so do my kids. This are a...
Sterilite Plastic FlipTop Latching Storage Box
This a versatile cart for any homeschool room. I'm currently using mine next to my desk space so I can keep all the activities supplies and worksheets for the week ahead. I also like that it has wheels because we are always moving it around our homes...
3-Tier Rolling Metal Storage Cart
I love a good bookcase and this one is great. With 7 compartments, I can store so many books in my homeschool room. I store books that my kids can read but also books for science and social studies. It has so much space!
Bookcase, 7-Cube
This is a great homeschooler, especially if you are have more than one child. It also has a record section so you can keep track of hours and days you have completed.
Homeschool Mama: Weekly & Monthly Lesson Planner
This is multi-use desk holder that can be used to organize pen, pencils, colored pencils, markers, scissors, etc. I like that this can be used in many different ways.
Wood Pen Holder for Desk- 4 Compartment