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Everything You Need to Homeschool a 1st Grader
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items I’m currently homeschooling for the 3rd year in a row. My oldest is currently in 1st grade and here are my recommendations based on what I use and love! I recommend focusing more on language arts and math still at this age because that’s the building...
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Language Arts Resources
Math Resources
Social Studies & Science Resources
Bible Study
Additional Resources
Language Arts Resources
Language arts curriculum plus any additional resources to help your child with reading, writing, and spelling.
I love this curriculum for so many reasons! It’s beautiful, open and go, requires no prep work, and has everything you need to teach your child language arts.
Level 1 Language Arts Course Set
An easy workbook to practice handwriting. Very affordable too and also helps children work on their art skills.
Handwriting Workbook: Level 1
Great additional reading practice! It goes along with the curriculum too so they’re reading things that are challenging, but not overwhelming.
My Second Nature Reader
Great additional reading practice and exposes your child to the art of poetry.
My Second Poetry Reader
Additional writing practice for your child to help them feel confident writing sentences and paragraphs.
Evan-Moor Writing FUN Sentences & Paragraphs Gr 1-3
Math Resources
Math curriculum plus any additional resources to help your child master math.
I love this curriculum for math! It’s affordable, requires no prep time, open and go, beautiful, and makes learning fun for your first grader!
Math 1: Course Set
Perfect for learning how to tell time. The hands move together, so your kid can accurately see what the clock looks like at certain times.
Learning Resources Smart Pack 4" Clock
If your child is a visual learner, this is a really great way to help them master math principles.
KUTOI Counting Number Blocks & Sticks Montessori Toys
Great for learning how to use money! Comes with everything you need and looks realistic too.
Learning Resources Pretend Play Money - 150 Pieces
Social Studies & Science Resources
Social studies and science curriculum that I recommend plus additional resources to make learning fun!
Easy and affordable social studies that isn’t necessarily a full blown curriculum, but I personally think is perfect for this age group and teaches them the basics.
180 Days: Social Studies 1st Grade Workbook
A great and easy science book that you can use with your child. Super affordable and helps them use their critical thinking skills. Not a full blown curriculum, but is perfect for this age in my opinion.
180 Days™: 1st Grade Earth & Space Science Workbook
A super fun science project idea! Then you can have some to play with afterwards too.
Elmer's 4pk Fairy Dust Slime Kit with Glue & Activator Solution: Magical DIY Art Kit for Kids, Glitter Craft Activity
Great science project idea! So fun and hands on.
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with 5 Caterpillars
Bible Study
Bible study resources I recommend for a first grader.
Such a great family Bible study. They have different books for different age groups.
Heart Series Bundle
Great for helping your child memorize Bible verses and work on handwriting at the same time!
77 Memory Verses Every Kid Should Know Ages 5-8
A really great children’s Bible that makes learning Bible stories fun!
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers
Great addition to your homeschool room to reinforce the basic principles of God.
Hadley Designs Bible Posters Set of 9 - 11x14 Inch Wall Print Decoration for Sunday School Classroom, Colorful Plant Adventure Farmhouse - TikTok Shop
Additional Resources
Additional resources that will be helpful to have in your homeschooling journey.
A great and affordable planner that is undated. Helps you stay organized and keep track of what you do with your little one! Also great to plan lessons ahead of time. This is the one I’m using this year with my 1st grader.
Carson Dellosa Modern Farmhouse Teacher Planner 2025-2026
Cute way to start and end your school year! They’re reusable, so can be used with multiple children and throughout the years!
First Day of School Boards | Dry Erase | School Supplies - TikTok Shop
The best pencils! Tried and true. Last for years and super affordable.
Ticonderoga #2 HB Wood Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 18 Count
Every kid needs art supplies! I love these kits because they come with colored pencils, crayons and markers! It also helps you keep your art supplies organized and in one place.
Crayola 115pc Imagination Art Set with Case: Drawing & Coloring Kit for Creative Thinking, Includes Crayons & More
Fun art project idea!
Creativity for Kids Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit: DIY Art for Kids Activities, Painted Rock Kits, Ages 6+
A really fun art project idea that can then be used as decor in their room! My daughter was so proud and loves hers on her bookshelf.
Paint-Your-Own Ceramic Butterfly Craft Kit - Mondo Llama™: DIY Art Kit with Paint & Brush, Ages 8+
An affordable pencil sharpener that works great and even can be used for thicker pencils.
Pencil Sharpener 2 Hole 1ct (Colors May Vary) - up&up™: School Supplies, Handheld, Non-Powered, ABS & Steel, 2 Year Warranty
If you prefer an electric pencil sharpener, I recommend this one. Affordable and works great. I’ve had mine for years.
X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener Blue: Electric Handheld Sharpener for Kids, Requires 4 AA Batteries
Having a good white board is a must have for homeschooling! It’s helpful for so many things - from writing to math and more. Highly recommend.
AMUSIGHT 16x12 Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard
Always good to have extra erasers on deck.
Dixon Ticonderoga Eraser Set, 15 Multi
We use the dining table as our homeschool area and this cart to store all of our curriculum and things! Great for those that may not have a lot of storage space.
SUNALLY 3 Tier Rolling Cart with Drawer White