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Homeschool Items I CAN'T Live Without
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items This is everything we have used and will be using as a third year homeschool family! I think these are some of the best out there. From differnt subjects, what we use daily, and kid fav's too.
Sections
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Curriculum choices we use
Technology Must-Have's
Manipulatives for Math
Art & Craft for Homeschoolers
Decor and Other Essentials for our Homeschool Room
Puzzles & Games for Homeschoolers!
Curriculum choices we use
What we have used and what we currently use are found here.
I really love TGTB for early education. The images are so lovely, and from experience my kids really absorbed the information with each lesson! The Kinder Prep is great up until Level 3. Then we made a switch from their “spiral” learning method.
The Good and the Beautiful
The BEST online learning that my kids will ACTUALLY sit down and do! I love the layout of the website. it is easy to log into, and great for independent time for my kids to do on their own. I first fell in love with the workbooks and then got the sub...
IXL
The best Math workbook and teachers guide, hands down! This is our first year with it and my daughter is thriving!
Kindergarten Math With Confidence Bundle
LifePac is a bible-led curriculum that is a mastery method style of learning. I personally love it! We are more secular, but still really find great value on the lesson plans!
LIFEPAC 1st Grade 4 Subject Set
Spectrum has one of the BEST workbooks for homeschoolers! We use this as independent work sometimes.
Spectrum Math Workbook Grade 2 Paperback
another vote for IXL! the pictures, the lessons, ah! honestly i think its the best.
The IXL Ultimate Math Workbook Grade 3 Paperback
Our absolute favorite curriculum for homeschooling!
Fourth Grade Math with Confidence Complete Bundle
Technology Must-Have's
All of my favorite technology items here. Being a practical mom, there may not be too much under this section. But hey! That's just me being honest.
HP is very user-friendly! which is trusted by me as a homeschool mom to early technology users. HP is someting i always trust.
HP 17.3" Laptop i5-1334U 16GB 512GB SSD
another HP that i just love! i feel like the ink lasts soooo much longer! it was so easy to set up too. this is the best one out there for sure.
HP Smart-Tank 5000 Wireless All-in-One Printer
every single homeschool family NEEDS a laminator! They are sooo useful and you can use them for literally everything. This one is what i have and use it for so many things.
Bonsaii 9 Inch Laminator w/ 50 Sheets L418-C
although we are not big on screen time, I really love having something safe for the kids to use for educational games, reading, and learning. There are so many homeschool tools on here as well.
Maxsignage 10" Kids Tablet, Android 13, 32GB
Manipulatives for Math
If you're searching for manipulatives for math.. here you go! There is so much you can do with helping your homeschooler use different tools for engaging their lessons and really breaking down the concepts. I love these items!
a true essential! We have like 5 of these in random places around the house. super useful and its a smaller clock where they can turn the hands themselves.
Learning Resources Smart Pack 4" Clock
I mean, you HAVE to be a homeschool mom and have these…right? Having these really did help with my youngest as a great visual for learning
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes - 100 pcs
im obsessed with these number blocks! they are so cute, and really cool how you can do so much with them. This kit is GREAT!
hand2mind MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Set
Art & Craft for Homeschoolers
My FAV subject! Anything we can do to get creative and let our imaginations soar!
this craft kit comes with literally everything your homeschooler will need! Let their creativity soar and see what they create.
Kid Made Modern Arts & Craft Kit - 3.8 lbs
Home Depot actually have designated days and times for kids to create fun projects for free! Check your local one to see what they have available.
dThe Home Depot
a really great site for kids to learn how to draw! this online resource is totally free and available to everyone.
Blog - Art For Kids Hub -
hands down the BEST brand of paint ! I love all the color options and the kits they have too.
Apple Barrel Vibrant Spectrum Acrylic Paint 16ct
Your learner will feel SO confident using this for their artwork! I definitely love this for my kids and myself
Finenolo Wooden Adjustable Painting Easel 48"
Decor and Other Essentials for our Homeschool Room
I love this clock so much! Especially for kids learning to tell time. The color sections are so helpful as a visual.
OWLCONIC Non Ticking Analog Clock for Kids
I think this is so cute! And such a brilliant way for younger children to learn to tell time! The quarter sections and bright colors are soooo awesome.
OWLCONIC Kids Analog Watch for Ages 7-12
Puzzles & Games for Homeschoolers!
I love how this puzzle makes building sentences more fun with a hands-on approach!
Sentence Building Puzzle Grade K-2
My kids and I play this game forever!
Addition & Subtraction Bingo Grade K-2
helps student tell time in a way that will really engage learning! I love how this game is for the whole family .
What Time Is It? Board Game Grade K-3
Magna tiles have SO many uses! Literally every subject can be used. I love writing with a dry erase marker on them with sentence or word building, writing number with math sequences, or just letting the kids use their imagination to build
FNJO 110PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Set