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Homeschooling Supplies and Apps That Help

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Everything that makes homeschooling easier for our family, from where to shop to which apps I love and trust.
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Where to Shop

 
Tina Anne profile picture
In some places, Staples accepts Purchase Order numbers from your funding so you can shop for school supplies wirhout spending your own money!!!! I love shopping at Staples for homeschool supplies. They have grade appropriate learning books, flash car...
Staples
 
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If you have a crafter like I do, this is definitely the place to get all the supplies you'll need.
Michaels: Arts & Crafts, Frames, Seasonal Décor | DIY & Inspiration
 
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Best Buy always has the best deals on almost anything! I bought a steam mop online once, had no idea Best Buy had so many things! Definitely one of my favorite stores for so many things.
Best Buy
 
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You'd be surprised how many things they have here that are so much cheaper than a store like the others I mentioned in this list. Go here for any stationary and cleaning supplies!
Dollar Tree
 
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My favorite place to shop for books on all kinds of subjects for my children but also for me.
Indigo - Chapters - Coles | Canada's Biggest Bookstore
 
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Another great place for books! My kids learn a lot better when they read on their own, I love these book stores there's so many options and categories.
Barnes & Noble
 
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Affordable supplies! Let me tell you, stock up on markers, glue and paper of all kinds if you have a crafty child like me.
Target : Expect More. Pay Less.
 
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Worth it! So may times we needed something for a project and found it an Amazon and it was in our mailbox a few days later.
Amazon Prime

Apps that Teach

 
Tina Anne profile picture
A little tool I use to teach my kids about science and the foods we eat. This is teaching them to make sound decisions in the food they eat and hopefully, something they'll carry as adults.
The Mobile App That Scans Your Products - Yuka
 
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I subscribe to this every year for my children. I can keep track of their progress, get recommendations on how I can help them learn better, it's interactive and a lot more fun than me explaining everything to them, according to my kids. Highly recom...
IXL Learning
 
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If you have a child who games, this is really cool! If you get homeschool funding, this passes!
Minecraft Education: Get Minecraft for Your Classroom
 
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My favorite place to look for online courses. My child is into coding lately and I've found some very helpful classes for them here.
Skillshare
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Love this app, it's helping me so much as a parent, I'm learning a lot about psychology but in a simple way. It's making parenting easier.
The Happy Child – Parenting App - Human Improvement Project

Tools and brands WORTH IT.

 
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These books are so helpful and they come with apps to further the learning experience.
Products - Southwestern Advantage
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We love their math learning tools like the number blocks. It has helped my children learn math so quickly. Very worth it 👌
hand2mind
 
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There's no better place to shop for books and other things to learn with. We especially love their Magic School Bus boxes. So far we have done the Dinosaur, magnets, crystals, and electricity.
Scholastic | Books for Kids | Learning Resources
 
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If you have a gamer who doesn't like to read, I HIGHLY recommend these! They have so many of them to choose from!
Cube Kid Books In Order
 
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Whether it's a computer monitor, a TV or a phone, I trust Samsung for my children's tech supplies.
Samsung US | Mobile | TV | Home Electronics | Home Appliances ...
 
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Still the best for so many craft supplies, especially markers! They last longer.
Crayola LLC
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Teaches coordination, thinking skills and fosters creativity.
The Lego Group