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items We have officially started our very first homeschool year! We have a kindergartner and a prekindergartener and they are so excited for the school year. A lot of the items we are using we've gotten over the years and the notebooks, pencils, binders an...
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Room/Area Decor
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Math
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Essentials
Ok, listen to this: ABSOLUTELY helpful! From posters, to dry-erase worksheets and Velcro charts...the laminating machine is your best friend.
We've had this for a month now and I haven't a complaint. Easy to use, minimal warm up time and doesn't tak...
Amazon Basics 9-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine
Easy to use and handle when placing your paper inside to be laminated.
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Sheets 3mil 11.5x9, 100-Pack
A NON NEGOTIABLE! I've printed posters to hang up, worksheets and lesson planning sheets for myself. If your budget allows, invest in heavy duty one. If not, it's ok to start small. Like the other option below.
Epson XP-5200 Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
Here’s another printer option. This is the one we use at home and we haven’t had any issues so far.
HP ENVY Inspire 7955e Wireless AiO Inkjet Photo Printer ...
If your little is struggling with their grasp, these wider pencils will help so much until they are ready for a thin typical sized pencil.
Ticonderoga My First Wood-Cased Pencils, 12 Count
One way we are keeping up with the portfolio requirement from the state. The notebooks will be something we use to show her progress (writing) and submit at the end of the school year.
Mead 3-Pack Wide Ruled Composition Notebooks
Color in the day! Coloring and drawing gets these littles so excited to learn. If possible stock up, because they go!!
Crayola® Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (523024)
Markers are a kids's best friend!!
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Broad, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (58-7851)
Time saver! Write pain avoider! You'll be so happy you're not sharpening 10+ pencils/colored pencils.
Bostitch Vertical Electric Pencil Sharpener EPS5V-BLK
If you're planning on using a binder as a portfolio, the 3 hole puncher will be a staple in your homeschool necessities.i like that this puncher is smooth and doesn't hurt my wrists when using it.
Amazon Basics 3 Hole Punch, 10 Sheet, Black
These bins are so handy for keeping your curriculum/subjects, workbooks and materials organized for each day or by activity.
Pen+Gear Plastic Desktop Book Organizer Bin, Black, 1-Pack
Keep crayons, markers, pencils and colored pencils handy and close to your student with these colorful caddies.
Teaching Tree 6-Hole Cup Caddies
From games to supplement during lessons, flash cards are very helpful.
ZazzyKid 54 Double-Sided Flash Cards for Toddlers
Whether you make your own or purchase one, a planner, is a MUST. All of my ideas and lessons in one place to follow and execute!
The Homeschool Planner: Undated, Gold Spiral
Helpful Items
One place to keep all your sheets/work for schoolwork. I'll be keeping it for reference or to make more copies if needed.
Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binder, 2 Inch
Keep your sheets protected with this set of 100 sheet protectors.
Amazon Basics Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, 100-Pack
If you have several posters or other items you ll use frequently for reference, a pointer will help you reach those taller or lower places.
DOLANFYE Retractable Classroom Finger Pointer
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We absolutely love this chart!!! It's colorful and has photo cards to review and read.
SkilLify Alphabet Learning Pocket Chart
This traffic light timer is perfect! It helps keep the schedule going and with routine building. It provides a visual aide for your kids to help them transition from one activity to the next.
MeesMeek Traffic Light Timer LCD Display
This paper cuter gets the job done. It cuts up to 10 sheets at a time and has a clear paper holder to keep the papers in place while cutting.
Amazon Basics 15-Inch Heavy-Duty Paper Trimmer
Room/Area Decor
Whether you have a big or small space, or you're using a room dedicated to school or not- decorating your area will help motivate you and your littles as you learn and discover.
Details really make a difference and decorating for our first week of homeschool was a top priority for me (I've been planning for this day since January!)
12Pcs School Bus Balloons - Back to School
Not pre strung- but totally cute and worth it. My girls were so excited when they saw the decor.
First Day Of School Banner Decor Garland
Keeping posters available with information you're teaching is helpful to remind your little about the work.
Palace Learning 5 Pack Preschool Kit CD + Posters
We have a pink one in our girls room. It’s soft and comfy for them to sit during our circle time
Amdrebio Beige Round Plush Area Rug 4Ft
Books
We've gotten several of these books as gifts throughout the years and my girls love them! The rhyming, counting and colors will surely capture you littles attention and bring them into the wonderful world of reading.
Dr. Seuss Ultimate Beginning Reader Set
It's so important to talk about emotions to help little ones learn more about their feelings and how to express themselves.
My First Book of Emotions for Toddlers
My daughters love Little Bear! I just had to get these.
Little Bear Boxed Set: 3 Classic Stories
A fun book for beginner readers.
The Berenstains' B Book (Bright & Early Books(R))
A classic! Colorful, full of learning opportunities. My girls love this book and we read it often! Perfect book for an insect unit/lesson.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Math
An abacus is such a helpful tool to help your littles count and introduce basic addition/subtraction. Most homes have one and it'll come in handy for math.
Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Abacus 100 Beads
If you're thinking which item will give you the most use...look no further. We use these for play time, math games and for reading and writing!
FNJO 110PCS Magnetic Tiles STEM Toy
We love this item! Work on fine motor skills and math with this little hedgehog!
Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog
Also, gifted to us & still being used for math. Whether it’s number recognition or games, those case is a nice addition to you homeschool items.
Cookie Monster Numbers
Another item to work on math and fine motor skills.
We use these coins for other games as well. Definitely a multipurpose item.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Piggy Bank
Art Finds
We have the non-flip version of this easel. Such a helpful addition to homeschooling. You can use it to place a pad or chart for your everyday tasks (circle time) or have your littles use it for painting/drawing.
Crayola Qwikflip 2-Sided Easel Dry Erase & Chalkboard
Melissa & Doug Wooden Paper Roll Dispenser 12in
If you and your little are fans of art/painting- this little set is perfect.
TMOL Washable Finger Paint 40 PCS, 10 Colors
Toys/puzzles
Bilingual alphabet puzzles, such a fun and helpful item to reinforce words and letters as they continue language development.
Bilingual Spanish English ABC Puzzle for Toddlers
These wooden puzzle pieces are the perfect size for little hands to grasp and play with over and over again.
Chuckle & Roar Wooden Puzzle ABC & 123 2 Pack
The Learning Journey: Lift &
We got this as a gift 4 years ago and thankfully still have all the pieces! It has come in handy and my girls love it still.
Very helpful in letter recognition and spelling certain site words (3-4 letter words).
Sesame Street Elmo's On The Go Letters 24x36
Cute Mama Accessories
If Mama is putting in the work, I’m doing it in style. This tee is so cute! I love the most phrase on the shirt. They have other colors/options as well.
MAIHUN Women Teacher Life Shirt Gift Tee
One of my favorites! I got the one in pink, (I’m a pink is life kinda girly)and the fabric is so soft. The graphic work is nicely done as well!
hohololo Funny Teacher Letter Print Tee
What’s not to love about the bow?! Adorable graphic!
TIEEI Teacher Shirts Women Bow Pencil Tee
For the rockin’ mom, how cute is this design?!
Teacher Shirt Women Sequin Apple Graphic Tee
A different take on the AC|DC tees. Still so cool!
Potia Funny ABCD Teacher Tour T-Shirt
Several options for your liking. They all have different and sweet sayings
Teacher Shirts Women Heart Teaching Appreciation
The cutest hair accessories to have fun while getting ready to teach your kiddos.
Suncalla 9 Pcs Teacher Outfits & Hair Clips
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Such a spot on themed headband.
Hapdoo Blue Teacher Knotted Headband
I have this claw clip in a larger size and it’s the easy thing to grab, clip & go.
Apple Hair Clips Red Claw Clips for Girls