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Homeschool with me

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A peek into the learning tools, books, and activities I use with my daughter at home. She started reading around 2.5, so this section includes some of our favorite early learning finds for building literacy, curiosity, and fun into everyday life.
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ALL the Flashcards

Some of our earliest reading practice started with flash cards like these. We used them as little games, and they ended up being such a fun part of how she learned to read so early. Keep an eye out at Target Bullseye around back-to-school. GET THEM A...

 
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We turned flash cards into little games, and they were such a fun way to practice foundational skills.
Ready for School (Flash Kids Flash Cards)|Other Format
 
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Alphabet flash cards were one of our favorite easy learning tools. We used them like games, and they helped make letter recognition fun and engaging for my little early reader.
Alphabet (Flash Kids Flash Cards)|Other Format
 
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Using them in a playful, low-pressure way helped her build confidence with letter sounds and early word recognition.
Phonics (Flash Kids Flash Cards)|Other Format
 
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These kinds of first words flash cards are such a fun way to support early reading. Simple, engaging, and easy to use as little learning games throughout the day.
Teacher Created Resources First Words Flash Cards (Case of 6)
 
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I love the Scholastic ones so much
First Words Flash Cards

Busy Books

Fun workbook-style learning resources for little learners. These are the kinds of books that make practicing early skills feel playful, engaging, and easy to do at home.

 
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Such a fun homeschool-at-home resource for little learners. Workbooks like this are great for building early skills in a way that feels simple, engaging, and easy to do together.
Giant Toddler Workbook: Scholastic Early Learners (Workbook) - (Paperback)
 
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All of these have been great, 100% recommend. A few minutes every now and then as a game really does make a difference.
Preschool Jumbo Workbook: Scholastic Early Learners (Jumbo Workbook) - (Paperback)
 
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This one was a hit, it as fun and so entertaining
Aquadraw Dot Art Learning & Activity Book Mess Free - Chuckle & Roar
 
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A cute little activity book for keeping kids busy while still building focus and fine motor skills. I love things like this for screen-free fun that feels both relaxing and engaging.
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: Super Cute!- by Publications International Ltd & Brain Games & New Seasons (Spiral Bound)

Favorite Books

Favorite reading books for little readers—fun, sweet, and the kind we reach for again and again.

 
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A fun little collection of princess stories for cozy reading time at home. These are the kind of books that feel sweet, familiar, and easy to keep in rotation. Cinderella was the pick for almost two weeks recently.
Ultimate Princess Boxed Set of 12 Little Golden Books (Disney Princess)|Hardcover
 
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Another bedtime favorite at our house. This little set is perfect for cozy reading time and so fun for little ones who already love Frozen.
Frozen Little Golden Book Library (Disney Frozen)|Hardcover
 
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This one is part of our Easter rotation and we love it every time.
Happy Easter, Mouse! (If You Give?) by Laura Joffe Numeroff (Board Book)
 
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One of the first ones she read on her own last easter.
Guess How Much I Love You - by Sam McBratney (Board Book)
 
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I love catching her reading this one by herself. Another one part of our Easter Rotation
Somebunny Loves You - (Punderland) by Rose Rossner (Board Book)
 
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We LOVE this book! It is great to help with their emotions
The Rabbit Listened - by Cori Doerrfeld (Hardcover)

Colors colors & more colors!

 
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They brak, they get lost, they're used almost daily.
Crayola 64ct Crayons with Sharpener Kids School Supplies Art Classroom Essentials for Teachers Coloring Gift Ages 3+
 
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They are great for their tiny hands
Crayola 8ct Jumbo Crayons Toddler School Supplies Classroom Essentials for Preschool Teachers Large Coloring Crayons Ages 3+