If you're looking to invest in some items to make your homeschooling easier, or some more expensive supplies that will last you a little bit longer, these are the purchases that are actually worth the upgrade!
Did you know that regular crayons have lead in them, and that they're bad for the environment, and our bodies? Well once I learned that, I knew that crayons were something I was going to want to upgrade in our home. These Stockmar crayons feel almost like an oil pastel, and are incredibly vibrant. Plus I love the metal tin they come in! Absolutely worth the investment, IMO
Stockmar Beeswax Crayons
These 100% Beeswax crayons smell just like a beeswax candle! They feel more like a traditional crayon than the Stockmar crayons as well. Another great eco-friendly crayon option, compared to the traditional variety.
Honeysticks 100% Pure Beeswax Crayons
Faber-Castel watercolor pencils were the first school supply upgrade I ever made, and they are SO worth it. Such an amazing colored pencil, and the fact that you can turn them into a version of watercolor is a super cool (and more portable) version of painting. I cannot say enough good things about these!
Faber-Castel Watercolor Pencils
Tombow's are amazing markers/pens. I love that they're dual sided, so you can get thick and thin lines with one pen. They're blendable, and just overall amazing, and come in SO MANY different colors. Truly the best pen for a budding artist.
Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set
Not all Tombow packs come with a blender pen, but I highly recommend getting one, because they definitely help take your art up to the next level!