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Homeschool resources that stand the test of time
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items As a 35+ year homeschooler who still has kids at home, we've found a few things that work so we don't have to keep buying and buying and buying.
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Basic Curriculum
Math and Language Arts
Bright cheerful and colorful. This curriculum is one of the original curriculums that was easy to access for homeschoolers back in the 80s and they’ve done a great job keeping up to date with easy to use materials and very little difficulty for the t...
Horizons Homeschool Curriculum
This is the most flexible and fun preschool language arts program you'll find. You can do lesson 1-10 100 times until your kid gets it because the printable items can be included in your purchase.
Primary Arts of Language: Reading Complete Package | PAL-R-CP
Best for kids who don't have their fine motor skills down. This is also easily repeatable if your kiddo isn't understanding the concept.
Primer Set
Math U See also has a very helpful online platform and actual teachers if your kid needs more help
Math-U-See
A must do for every child who's leaving your home. This covers, taxes, insurance, the cost of life all from a Godly perspective.
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This is such a great way to do grammar with 11-14 yo students. You get to read a great story and learn grammar that actually applies to something instead of endless worksheets. You probably don't need as much grammar as you think. Remember the government schools graduate kids who can't even read
Fix It! Grammar: Level 3 Robin Hood [Teacher/Student Combo] | FIX-L3-TS
Forever streaming and printable! You know what that means for a large family? One and done for each writing level. Just keep printing and watching.
Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD] | SSS-1A-BASIC-FS
One of our favorite, absolute best, funnest items ever! This is great to do with friends. One friend's daughter memorized the whole thing!
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization [Teacher's Manual, Student Book, & CDs] | LDP-D
Lots of hands on activities for kids who struggle. We already had a favorite Spelling program before this came out. We've been homeschooling 35+ years and I try to stick with a few things to save money
Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level A [Starter Set] | PZ-A-D
Public Speaking is so important for every human's development. We haven't done this particular program since we participated in a Gavel Club. The Gavel Club is a little bit harder to put a group together for so this is a really great group experience...
Introduction to Public Speaking [Forever Streaming or DVD] | IPS-FS
Whatever Spelling program you decide on these are a MUST for helping your kids use multiple sensory tasks to help with memorizing. If you have banana grams or apple grams those are good also
Phonics Magnetic Letter Tiles - ABC Magnets
Great for Spelling - if you have multiple kids you may want a couple sets. There's also a younger kids version
Phonics Magnetic Letter Tiles ABC Magnets
Banana Grams for younger learners. Age appropriate items are really helpful.
Bananagrams My First Kids Spelling Game 4+
You don't have to use Math-U-See to benefit from these amazing blocks. The visual is awesome for learning all kinds of math facts.
Integer Block Kit
You don't have to use Math-U-See to benefit from these amazing fraction overlays. The colors and clear grids flow into multiplying fractions seemlessly.
Fraction Overlay Kit
One program to rule them all! You'll never need another spelling program for the rest of your homeschooling journey. We found this in the 1990s and it's still working like a charm. The complete set on their website also has workbooks and an activity ...
Spelling Power (Fifth Edition)
Here's everything for Spelling Power. The book by itself will do the job but the other tools come in really handy.
The Spelling Power Deluxe Pack allows you to open the box and start teaching
Letter tiles that are a little bit pricier BUT they come in their own box and are magnetic which is helpful for exuberant kids. :)
Magnetic Alphabet Tiles provide fun spelling and phonics learning and are made in the USA!
Writing Aids is a great parent resource for any writing help you might need. The digital purchase allows you to print many things for your students like: definitions that they're struggling with, charts to fill in for writing and you don't have to ke...
Writing Aids
This Cursive program via the digital platform makes it super easy to repeat lessons, especially for boys, when they haven't been diligent at writing neatly.
Cursive Knowledge [Student Book] | CK-S
Celebrate the States
If you're following our website here's where you'll find awesome resources to go along with your journey.
I find for younger kids a puzzle that has the actual shapes helps them most in the long run.
Melissa & Doug USA Map Wooden Puzzle (45 pcs)
The larger the puzzle you can manage the better. We've had multiple USA floor puzzles over the years.
Jumbo USA Map Floor Puzzle, 70 Pieces
This is great to just have on your table even if you don't have wall space. It's laminated so don't worry about spills.
RMC Classic USA & World Wall Map Set
Great for a group project or if you have space for a few days of puzzling
Map of The USA
Flashcards are a fun ingredient to add to any learning environment and makes it easy to set up some challenges and competitions.
States Explorer – USA State Flashcards for Kids
The most classic State Notebook that stands the test of time! Easy to use
My State Notebook
I recommend this for people who are actually traveling the states. It has spots for the things you've done in each state that are really fun. The Thinking Tree website has a printable copy of this that's a bit cheaper but we wanted more of a travel j...
US Geography, History & Social Studies Handbook
Does your kid love trees? Elevate their learning about the states with knowledge of the living trees. It's pretty cool to learn about tree species that have died out and those that were brought in by travelers. Think Johnny Apple Seed :)
Book of State Trees - Nature Study Handbook
Traveling families this is the best book for you! As you “migrate” around the US you'll have a limitless set of reasons to learn about birds.
Book of State Birds - Nature Study Handbook
Flowers for the spring travelers! Trees are great and all but just traveling up the East Coast at the right time of year you'll see such a variety of hydrangeas and have the chance to learn about many more
Book of State Flowers - Nature Study Handbook
Want to enhance your state study and go deeper? This is the book for you! If you have multiple kids you can buy the digital version and print copies for your kids.
Travel Dreams US - Social Studies Fun Journal
Add a timeline! Need a timeline in a smaller package? Here it is. This is a great shared resource for a travel family
American History Timeline - USA Research Handbook
Great lower grammar story that covers the basics of the American story
The Fourth of July Story
A Classic that's been redone really well. Your kids will remember this one forever.
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
A great easy read aloud for a family or a 11-15 year old kid. Not just about George but the what was going on worldwide during his lifetime.
George Washington's World
Great Upper Grammar book for those younger siblings to the readers of George Washington's World.
A History of US: Colonies to Country 1735-1791
Great for travel days and you can listen to this over and over again!
From Colonies to Country
Kindle version if you have to many books! This also makes it great for a group to read aloud from their own device
A History of US: Colonies to Country 1735-1791
The best read aloud to lower grammar kids, say 9 and under. A great story with lovely pictures.
A More Perfect Union: Story of Our Constitution
Not necessarily state related BUT my boys loved this book. Disclaimer, Ben didn't actually do all these experiments. He became a legend and many things were attributed to him
Ben Franklin Book of Easy & Incredible Experiments
Organization Tools
These are fantastic for organizing each child’s daily work and then it’s all ready to take on the road for the day or week
Clipboard With Storage
Storage where you can remove the drawers is super helpful. Nothing has to find it's way back to the box. The drawer just needs to get put away. We have a large 4' metal set and many smaller plastic see through sets for colored paper
Vintage 5-Drawer Wooden Desk Organizer - Rustic
Make sure you get the kind where the drawers come out easily.
Vtopmart 4-Tier Clear Desk Organizer with Drawers
When your kids are small and in the breaking stage it's great to have a set of crayons, makers and other items that are “just for school” and stay fresh. There's nothing worse than needing a red marker and all the tips have been bitten off. (not a jo...
BLUE GINKGO Stackable Organizer Caddy - Yellow
Way better than Ziplocks! I know ziplocks seem cheaper but in the long run you'll save a bunch by buying a quality zipper pouch and make sure they're see through so you're not opening everyone to find what you're looking for.
EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes & Colors
Are you printing things ahead of time and you keep loosing items? You can print and organize an entire year in one of these. Maybe you ran out of paper or ink mid print session? Put those papers somewhere safe. We're currently using one of these for ...
ThinkTex 26-Pocket Accordion File Organizer
Make sure the lids close tight! Kids will spill things. I have one where the tiny containers go in a shelf system.
Hiceeden 24 Pack Mini Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Clear, 8 Colors