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I’ve used this in the past in my public school classroom, but nowadays I break it out to entertain my 2 and 4 year old while I homeschool my oldest. Throw them a box of crayons, markers, colored pencils and it will keep them busy for like…. 15 minute...
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25x30, 2 Pads
I love Explode the Code; we’ll use it until we age out. This was great for concreting Kindergarten phonics in for my little one!
Explode the Code 1: Phonics Mastery
We used level 2 for 1st grade. This was the year I was able to delegate this to him as independent work and check it once he was done.
Explode the Code/Book Two
Well do this over the summer going into 2nd grade!
Explode the Code Book 2 1/2 (2nd Ed)
Screen free option! My kids really enjoy popping in a story card and listening on the go. My biggest hack to this is self recording stories, and making our own cards.
Yoto Mini 2024 + Make Your Own Card - Kids Audio Player
I love these for hanging our weekly memory work!
Felt Pin Board Bar Strips with 35 Push Pins
Love this little box from Walmart! Tall enough for flashcards which is what we use it for, but the boys also use them for their collecting cards!
Pen + Gear Plastic 3in. x 5in. Storage Card Box Clear Color
1-20 addition and subtraction cards compared to 1-12
Alened Addition and Subtraction Flash Cards, Math Flash Cards 2nd Grade | Math Facts Flashcards 1-20, Math Manipulatives Games for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Kids Ages 4-8
Who doesn’t love some giant squishy dice for math games?
funnysquee 3.9 Inches Large Dice Stress Ball Toy, PU Foam Dice Squishies Toys for Kids Board Game, to Get Your Lucky Numbers! (Lucky Blue)
This was a new discovery to me last year, and we’ve used them to hang EVERYTHING
VELCRO Brand Sticky Back Coins, White, 5/8 in, 15 Count | General Purpose Adhesive Hook And Loop Fasteners For Home And Office Organization
These are small in size, but they’re perfect for our school board!
66PCS Fridge Magnets, 6 Assorted Color Small Push Pin Magnets for Whiteboard, Kitchen, Office, School, Fridge, Map
This has been an excellent Bluetooth speaker for our school room!
Deal for Prime Members: Bluetooth Speaker, 20W HD Sound, Portable Wireless, IPX5 Waterproof, Up to 24H Playtime, TWS Pairing, for Home/Party/Outdoor/Camping/Beach Essentials, Electronic Gadgets, Birthday Gift (Black)
On the higher end of Bluetooth speakers, but I love a good retro look!
Fuse RAD Vintage Wood Retro Radio | AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth, Wireless Charger & AUX Input | Mid Century Modern Style | Handcrafted Ashtree Wood
This is a great resource for homeschool families! But may could even help traditionally educated students at home!
Writing Road to Reading 6th Rev Ed.: The Spalding Method for Teaching Speech, Spelling, Writing, and Reading – Proven Multisensory Phonics for Children's Literacy and Handwriting Skills
I’ve found a use for every size, and I’ve only had one zipper break due to my child literally yanking it off. I still rate it good quality!
JARLINK 8 Sizes Mesh Pouch, 9 Colors, Waterproof Zipper Bags | Multi-use Travel Bags for Office, School, Board Game, Puzzles, Cosmetics, Travel Accessories, and Home Organization, 9 colors
Our favorite book to kickstart cursive! Under $4!
Handwriting: Learn Cursive! (Letter Tracing, Practice) (Trace & Learn)
I don’t love all cursive prints, but I approved this one!
Cursive Alphabet Classroom Wall Strip Young N Refined (Glossy Paper)
These are the quarter books my boys use and it includes space for both mints!
50 State Quarters Map (includes space for the Philadelphia and Denver mints!)
These are the quarter books my boys use and there’s space for all 3 mints!
National Parks Commemorative Quarters Collector's Map 2010-2021 (includes both mints, plus the rare West Point quarter release!)
Precious book that teaches manners through literature!
Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners
Affordable brand of lunchboxes!
FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag Mini Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys,Cyan
We’ve used the same backpack for years at co-op and it’s held up great. We just a bought another one for my middle child!
Wildkin 15 Inch Backpack for Boys | Ages 5-10, padded straps, side water bottle pocket — coordinates with matching Wildkin lunch boxes
Anything by Richard Scarry is a wonderful book, but I love this one for pre-k/kinder age!
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? (Richard Scarry's Busy World)
I love this Let’s-Read-And-Find-Out series for science topics!
The Skeleton Inside You: An Award-Winning Illustrated Science Book for Kids (Ages 4-8) About Body Movement (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
We LOVE this for a daily read!
An Animal a Day: 365 Amazing Animals to Take You Through the Year
We use this for our unit on the 5 senses.
My Five Senses: An Engaging Science Picture Book About Exploring Our World Through Sight, Smell, Taste, Hearing, and Touch (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
This is another fun daily read! I enjoy this more than my kids because the daily animals get their attention more.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - Fun & Interesting Daily Vocab Book for Kids: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus
These are good quality menus for pre-k/kinder activities.
FLKQC Menu Covers
This is another favorite for my boys!
Tell Us Apart: A who's who of confusing animals
I love reading my boys’ thoughts!
Question a Day Journal for Kids: 365 Days to Capture Memories and Express Yourself
We’re still at the beginning of this book, but it’s been a helpful resource to organize our research on our 50 state study!
USA Geography Notebook (Land and Sea): 50 States Study Journal by schoolnest
Great for fine motor activities!
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy - Sensory Bin Sand Toys, Montessori, Plastic Tweezers, Therapy Games For Toddler, Homeschool Preschool Supplies
A fun math book that my boy likes to read for fun!
Bad Luck Brad (Math Matters ®)
A fun math book that my boy likes to read for fun!
Probably Pistachio: A Fun Educational Book About Math and Probability for Kids (Ages 6-10) (MathStart 2)
We have three of these side by side for our homeschool library! Love them!
Better Homes & Gardens 8 Cube Storage Organizer, White Texture
Even my non-artistic 8 yo is obsessed with these! Game changer for notebooking new information!
Transparent Sticky Notes - 3x3 inch Clear Sticky Notes Waterproof Self-Adhesive Translucent Sticky Note Pads for Books Annotation, See Through Sticky Note (200 Sheets)