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Homeschool Things Worth Buying, From a Mom of 4
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items I homeschool four kids, so we have tried a LOT of homeschool stuff over the years. These are the books, supplies, activities & resources that have actually earned a place in our home and that I would genuinely recommend to another homeschool mom.
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Curriculum, Workbooks & Books To Encourage Homeschooling Parents
Educational Games
Basic Supplies
I’m the teacher, these are what I use!
Curriculum, Workbooks & Books To Encourage Homeschooling Parents
The most beautifully done year long Christian preschool curriculum. I’m a firm believer in play before anything else until age 5-6 but this is so special to do with a toddler.
The Magic of Childhood: A 52 Week Christian Homeschool Curriculum for Preschoolers | Weekly Units, Flashcards and Devotionals | Ages 3-5
If it’s Beatrix Potter themed, I’m all in anyway but did you know that kids aren’t learning cursive anymore?! We love workbooks like this to work on cursive because I firmly believe that kids should be able to read and write cursive!
Cursive Handwriting for Kids with Beatrix Potter - by Michelle R Morrow (Paperback)
A must read for anybody curious about homeschooling or ready to give it a go. There’s so much encouragement to be found in this book.
The Homeschool Bible - by Mandy Davis (Hardcover)
Tons of encouragement, info and tips for homeschooling parents.
Homeschooling - by Ginny Yurich (Hardcover)
Educational Games
A fun way to work on letters and numbers and all the literacy!
Wooden Magnetic Alphabet with Tin - Gigglescape™
Fine motor and math is a win!
Learning Resources Dumpling Dash! Fine Motor Math Game: Educational Board Games for 2-4 Players, Gifts for Ages 5+
Anything to promote word building and spelling!
The Learning Journey International Early Learning - Magnetic Linking Letters Board Game
Kids love to compete and they love being able to smack things!
Learning Resources Math Swatters Game: Educational Board for 2-4 Players, Problem Solving, 30-Minute Play
These are such a fun activity, they help my new learners with reading and help my bigger kids with sentence construction! We like to see who can come up with the silliest sentence, the longest sentence, etc.
Educational Insights Sentence Building Dominoes Set of 114 Double-Sided Dominoes, Teacher Supplies
Basic Supplies
The best pencils, and not so easy to snap a lead when you have kids who are heavy handwriting or are learning how much pressure to use!
Ticonderoga: The World's Best Pencil
I like using these for my notes and in my planner!
Paper Mate Flair 16pk Felt Tip Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolor: Colored Pens, Quick Drying, Fade-Resistant, Contoured Grip
I love a good mechanical pencil more than regular pencils so these are for me! Too breakable for kids who have heavy handwriting but perfect for mom.
BIC 26pk Xtra Sparkle 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils: Back to School Supplies with Fun Sparkle Designs
We go through so much paper and colored paper is more fun!
Neenah ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers: Bright& Vibrant Premium ...
Such an easy way to keep pens, markers, colored pencils, etc. available but in their own place!
6 Cup Caddy Blush Pink - up&up™
Perfect for organizing writing utensils or craft supplies like paint brushes!
Plastic Turntable Makeup Organizer Iridescent - Brightroom™
Having something like this that we can all go to as a family every day and discuss the day is really helpful and has become our “signal” that we’re getting started on school for the day. It helps the kids navigate and get into gear.
The Peanutshell Preschool Educational Wall Calendar - 53 Fabric Pieces for Months, Days, Years, Weather, & Seasons
These are so fun if you have kids who like to write stories! Sometimes when they finish all the pages in one, I’ll make and print a new “cover” and glue it on the front so they can keep it forever!
Mead Primary Journal Half Page Ruled Writing Tablet: K-2 Composition Notebook with Picture Space, 200 Pages, Hard Cover
I’m the teacher, these are what I use!
I’m really enjoying this teacher planner to keep track of everything! And it’s so cute.
Pen+Gear 12-Month Monthly Teacher Planner, July 2026-June 2027, Teach from the Heart, 7.75" x 9.75"
Trying this planner out this year!
2026-2027 17-Month Academic Hardcover Spiral Planner - Schoolhouse
I actually just can’t pass up a cute notepad and I use them for everything!
Note Writing Set - Schoolhouse
I use Post It’s for EVERYTHING. They really hold it down for me.
Post-it 3"x3" Sticky Notes 90 Sheets