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Homeschooling Essentials for Success
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items This curated list is perfect, it includes must-have resources, tools, and supplies to create a thriving homeschool environment. Stand out with your homeschool!If you make any purchases, I will make a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Curriculum & Lesson Planning
Learning Materials & Tools
Organization & Setup
Outdoor & Physical Education
Life Skills & Enrichment
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
Find everything you need to design engaging, personalized lesson plans and structure your homeschooling year effectively.
I’ve been using Atlas for about a year now in a K–8 district, and here’s my take: Strengths • Standards alignment is dead-on. You can tag every lesson to multiple frameworks (state, national or custom) in seconds. • The visual “map view” makes it eas...
Curriculum Mapping: Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s my experience using Common Curriculum over the past six months: Strengths • Very intuitive interface—getting new teachers up and running takes minutes, not hours. • Flexible, shareable templates for scope-and-sequence, unit plans and daily les...
Online Lesson Planner & Planbook. Free for Teachers. Common Curriculum
Think of Planboard like your child’s teacher keeping a colorful weekly planner—only it’s all online. Here’s what that means : What teachers love about it • A visual calendar. Lessons show up in neat, color-coded blocks so teachers can see the week at...
Auth | Chalk
I’ve been using PlanbookEdu for about a school year as a middle-school teacher. Here’s my down-to-earth take: What I Like • Feels like a real planner. The week-at-a-glance view is just like your paper lesson book—only online. • Super-easy templates. ...
Planbook
Here’s my take on MasteryConnect—explained like I’m talking to another parent: What It Is Think of MasteryConnect as a digital toolkit teachers use to check whether each student really “gets” the skills and standards they’re supposed to learn (for ex...
MasteryConnect Student
Formative is an online tool teachers use for quick, in-class checks (think “pop quizzes” on a tablet). • Instant feedback: kids see right away which answers are on point and where they need more help. • Clear progress reports: you get simple charts s...
Formative vs Summative Assessment - Eberly Center
PBLWorks Gold Standard PBL® is a guide teachers use to run hands-on, real-world projects in class. What you’ll notice as a parent: • Students tackle meaningful challenges (like designing a community garden or creating a mini business). • Kids work in...
Gold Standard PBL: Essential Project Design Elements
Project Pals is an online hub teachers use to run and track student group projects. What you’ll notice as a parent: • Digital teamwork space – students assign tasks, share files and chat in one place. • Real-time progress tracking – teachers (and you...
Project Pals
Schoolytics is a teacher’s dashboard that turns grades, assignments and skill-tracking into one easy snapshot. What you’ll see as a parent: • Grade trends & missing-work alerts—so you know at a glance if your child is slipping behind. • Skill-mas...
Schoolytics
Otus is a one-stop online hub where teachers share everything about your child’s day-to-day learning. What you see as a parent: • Upcoming & missing assignments—so deadlines aren’t a surprise • Recent grades & teacher comments—instant feedbac...
Otus
I strongly suggest when researching homeschooling to contact this group. I made an appointment and spoke to a counselor/parent who helped me determine what curriculum to use. It was a great phone call and very informative. I did more research then bo...
Christian Book Distributors
Learning Materials & Tools
From hands-on learning tools to educational games, this section equips your homeschool with resources to enhance every subject.
HomeLearning Hub is an online tool that pulls in your child’s school assignments and instantly suggests matching videos, worksheets or games. What you’ll like: • Saves time—no more Googling for resources • Parent ratings—see what other moms and dads ...
Amazon Learn
SkillTrack App helps you keep tabs on your child’s reading, math and science skills—no spreadsheet required. What you’ll love: • Simple progress charts—see how they’re doing at a glance • Weekly “kid report cards”—arrive in your inbox every Monday • ...
Our Projects | SkillTrack
Decorate and teach with this huge world map! What kid doesn't love to see a map and dream of other places? If you buy it, I earn commissions.
Mega-Map Of The World 46x80 Laminated 2025
Abeka is Rigorous, scripted lessons with brightly illustrated worktexts in all subjects. • Ideal if you want a turn-key, teacher-led program and don’t mind a traditional workbook approach. I have a special needs kid so this didn't fit my plan. It's g...
Abeka
Sonlight has Core “teacher’s guides” built around carefully sequenced historical fiction, biographies and living books. • Emphasizes read-alouds, narration, and unit-study projects—great for kids who love stories. Having a support system, or a group ... a commission.
Sonlight
This cirriculum is mainly free, accept you have to buy the books. This looks like a complete bundle of cirriculum to planning. Have a great Day!
Ambleside Online
Have you heard of unschooling? This is where you want to start looking. Just thought I would share.
Oak Meadow
K12 is a Public/Charter-Sponsored Online School) • Tuition-free (where available) online classes with teacher-led video lessons and real-time grading. • You follow a daily schedule and submit work to certified teachers—closest feel to public school a...
K12
This is a 100% free video lessons and practice exercises, chiefly in math and science, with mastery tracking. • Works best as a supplement—pair with literature or hands-on resources for a full K–12 program. So, if your kids are struggling, this may b...
Khan Academy
Children having issues with numbers is generaly common in younger school aged, but as they hit 4th grade, it may be noticable that it is something more. This Dyscalculia is more common than anyone knows. But, if you know your child has it, that gives...
Dyscalculia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Organization & Setup
Create an organized, functional homeschool environment that encourages focus and minimizes chaos.
Make your office/ learning area organized yet look colorful with this sturdy organizer with drawers. It's so nice to have things in order. If you buy it, I make $ from commissions.
Storage Drawer Carts
From pencils to paper, things on the desk can have a home, yet be efficient for use. These desktop organizers are made of sturdy/ solid material. You can even get them in assorted colors. If you buy it, I make $ from commissions.
Desktop Organizer
I find having these wall organizers it helps my students feel independent. It allows me to divide each days work out. Made of hard yet clear plastic. If you order, I make commission.
Clear Wall Files
I just love my huge magnetic dry erase board. It allows us to keep our schedules straight and the kids loves to teach on it. If you buy it, I make commissions.
XBoard Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard 36x24
These little easels are great for travel or at a table with the whole family or friends around. Use it in the car or at home. If you buy it, I earn commissions.
Small Magnetic Dry-Erase White Board 10x10
This can be used for rotating student work, schedules, or inspiration quotes) I feel its great for visual learning and helping the older kids in being independent. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Push Pin Board
Keep all the homeschooling and family events in one spot so everyone is on the same page. Use different colors to highlight certain subjects, events or even holidays/ and or appointment. If you buy it, I make commissions.
Dry Erase Monthly XL White Board Calendar
This sand timer helps assist the student keep track of their own time, giving them a sense of confidence. This product is made of plastic, so no worry of glass breaking. If you buy it, I make a commission.
Jumbo Sand Timers - hand2mind
Who doesn't love a good planner? That crisp clean feel, then you go in with the highlighters and Boom, you have your life in a book! The story of a Homeschool Mom! If you buy it, I make commissions.
Teacher Planner | Lesson Plan Book
These fun little digital timers are great for any area of the classroom. Use them for task assignments to break time. Small and durable, should keep you through the year. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids 2 Pack
From “To Do- Complete” These file sorters will be great for the everyday activities in class. Keep personal to classroom stuff organized and separate. If you buy it, I make commission.
File Sorters - Office & School Supplies
Look at this cute little pencil caddy! No more scrounging through the drawers for your pens and pencils! Made of durable metal with perfect proportioned dividers. If you buy it, I get commissions.
360 Rotating Mesh Pen & Marker Holder
Let the OCD come out with this label maker! Organize everything around you, drawers to cabinets, the sky is the limit! Easy to learn, small enough for storing when not in use. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Label Maker
These HP printers are great for home or office! bluetooth capabilities, refillable ink. I have an HP printer and love it! If you buy it, I get commissions.
All-in-One Printer: Printer, Scanner, Copier Combos
I have this printer and love the fact that I can refill the chambers as needed. I feel it is more conservative with the ink. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Printers | Shop for your Epson Printer Today
Let this stand assist you with video lessons or planning. Can use an Ipad or tablet on it. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Desktop Stand Dock Holder for 4-13" Tablets
In today's world, who doesn't need a multiple charging port? These are great, pick one that fits your space! Get more than one and organize every space you have! If you buy it, I get commissions.
Usb Charging Hub
From school supplies to crafts, keep your area clean and organized. Get the stackables or the multiple drawers, either will do the job. If you buy it, I will make commissions.
Craft Storage Containers
Use these organizers for shoes, craft projects, , organize the bathroom, camper and closets. So many uses for this over the door organizer. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Best Over the Door Shoe Organizers
For storing STEM kits, puzzles, and building blocks, the sky is the limits! It feels so good to be organized! If you buy it, I will get commissions.
Storage Drawer Carts
Do for multiple classes or color code them for different projects. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Plastic Ring Binder
Use the binder to hold warm-up sheets, handouts. Its great knowing your stuff wont be all bent and crinkled. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Pocket Dividers For Binders
From wood to different colored recipe boxes, you can keep track of contacts to lesson plans, you name it. If you buy it, I get commission.
Recipe Boxes
Stop trying to work in the dark. With a desk lamp you can study clear into the evening. If you buy it, I get commissions.
LED Desk Lamp with USB Ports, Touch Control
Listen to music or block the noise while studying. These are very durable and great to have around. If you buy it, I get commissions.
Noise-Canceling Headphones
Liven up the room with a colorful Ruf or foam tiles. a nice woven rug or foam tile will brighten the mood! If you buy it, I will get commissions.
Interlocking Foam Tiles - Amazon.com
We use these accordion folder keepers for on the go. I put the assignments in the folders and my child then completes the work and places in folders I have in the back. It's like having a classroom on the go. The quality is great, and we are on our 2...
Zipper Binder With Accordion Folder
Outdoor & Physical Education
Incorporate movement and outdoor learning into your routine with tools for physical education and nature-based activities.
This Heavy-Duty Jump Rope (adjustable, tangle-free) – Builds coordination and cardio endurance. Made for any age, any size, If you buy it, I get commission.
Weighted Jump Rope
The Balance Beam/Balance Board (foam or wood) – Strengthens core and improves balance skills. This is a fun thing to have around. If you buy it, I make commission.
Balance Beam Wooden Stepping Stones Toy
What fun it would be to have this Poly Lawn Parachute (12–20 ft diameter) – Classic group-play tool for cooperative games. Everyone could participate in activities. If you buy it, I make commission.
Garden Lawn Parachute Game with Handle
This is a great Portable Soccer Goal Set (pop-up or frame) – Easy backyard practice for shooting & goalkeeping. Hours of fun! If you buy it, I get commsissions.
Pop Up Soccer
This Adjustable Basketball Hoop (height-adjustable 4–7 ft) – Grows with your child’s skill and height. No matter how big they are, they will enjoy it! Easy to fold down for the season, or pop up for a spontaneous game! If you buy it, I get a commissi...
Portable Basketball Hoops in Basketball Hoops(1000+)
This T-Ball Practice Set (bat, tee, balls) – Introduces batting mechanics for preschoolers. Start them young! Let them find their passion! If you buy it, I get a commission.
Tee Ball Set
These Durable Ultimate Frisbee Disc – Teaches throwing accuracy, distance, and team relays. Use these for O.T as well, there are so many uses! If you buy it I will get commission.
Ultimate Frisbee Disc
Use this Kid-Safe Field Microscope to get up close with leaves, insects, and soil samples. All kinds of experiments are awaiting! If you buy it, I get commissions.
Best Kids' Microscopes
With these Binoculars for Kids (8×21 mm) – Spark bird-watching or wildlife-spotting adventures. Just imagine the excitement of seeing their first bird close up! If you buy it, I will get commissions.
Binoculars for Kids, Compact 8x21 High-Res
With this Insulated Nature Journal & Water-Resistant Pencil Set – Record observations and sketch finds. They will have memories forever! If you buy it, I get a commission.
Waterproof Pencils & Correction Supplies
With this Magnetic Compass & Survival Whistle Kit – Teach basic orienteering and outdoor safety. Get them ready for the next scavenger hunt! If you buy it, I get commissions.
Survival Whistle With Compass
You never know when you have a pop up event, from the beach to the hillside, this tent will block you from the heat beating sun. What a fun thing to keep in the trunk! If you buy it, I get commission.
Beach Tent
With this Kid-Size First Aid Kit (padded case) , you will find it Essential for minor scrapes on the trail or field.
60 Pc. Mini First Aid Kit for Purse & Bag
Everyone needs this BPA-Free Reusable Water Bottle (insulated, 12–20 oz) – Keeps kids hydrated on the go. Choose from many colors! If you buy it, I get a commission.
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Eco-Chalk Sidewalk Art Kit (jumbo pieces) you can Combine creativity with hopscotch and movement games. Or have a chalk art contest in the neighborhood! If you buy it, I get a commission.
JUMBO Premium Sidewalk Chalk Art Kit, 144 pcs
Life Skills & Enrichment
Beyond academics, equip your children with essential life skills and hobbies that promote independence and creativity.
This JoyJolt Kids’ Chef Starter Set (child-sized utensils + apron) – Teaches safe knife skills, measuring, and basic meal prep. Make it fun with these cool utensils! I will get commission if you buy it.
JoyTown Kids Cooking & Baking Set with Case
Uase this cookbook to create all kinds of memories and goodies in the kitchen! Great quality, definitely made to survive liquids and all those accidents in the kitchen. If you buy it, I get a commission.
Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cook Book ...
Start providing Hands-on way to practice counting bills, making change, and basic retail math. Providing fun with the register at the same time. Make those memories! If you buy it, I make a commission.
Learning Resources Cash Register
Who doesn't love a game of Life? I know my group loves it, we take it on vacation with us! If you buy it, I get commission, have a great day
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Board Game
3D printers are the ting now, every kid wants one! These beginner units are perfect for the younger children to get accustomed to using the printer with a tablet or computer. They are easy to use, store and clean, making things much more convenient. I feel they are of great quality and can withstand the anxious little one. If you make a purchase, I will get a commission at no extra cost to you.
Toybox Labs: Toybox 3D Printer
These are a great unit to open up the mind! They are made of great quality material and easy to use! They give you room for growth and expansion without major upgrade costs! Some engravers require a subscription to use their software, but generally y... I just love our engraver/ laser for making things with wood, leather, metal and glass! If you make a purchase, I will get a commission at no extra cost to you.
Laser Engraving Machine
Open their minds with these science projects! They have easy instructions; great quality and the kids love them! If you make a purchase, I will get commission at no extra cost to you.
Preschool Science Kit
Brighten their learning with these cool science projects! The kids get so excited with these projects! They have easy instruction, easy clean up and so much fun! If you make a purchase, I get a commission at no extra cost to you.
Science Project Kids
Who doesn't love clay? This easy to use, easy clean up clay is great for the young ones to get accustomed to! I like that they come individually wrapped and easy to store! If you purchase, I will get a commission at no extra cost to you.
Modeling Clay
Make it a family thing or teach them how to play and all the kids will want in! This is a great math strength builder, and they don't even realize it, because they are having fun! I love these dominos come with a case or tin box for easy storage! If ...
Dominoes