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Homeschool must-haves
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items A curated list of our tried-and-true homeschool supplies, learning tools, and everyday essentials. From curriculum picks to cozy must-haves that make our days smoother—these are the things we actually use and love in our homeschool life.
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Curriculum
Books!
Supplies
Hands down the best pencils. The only ones we will buy.
Ticonderoga products at Target
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Essential. Only buy crayola.
Crayola 24ct Kids Crayons
Part of our homeschool counter. Have had a few years. Still going strong.
Woven 5-Slot Desktop Storage Set Taupe - Threshold™: Desk & Mail ...
We use these in all our binders. They don't break easily which is good for kids.
Binder Dividers | Avery, up&up, & More Options
We have 3 of these. 2 from target and 1 from Michael's. We've used for postpartum carts, diapers, and now homeschool curriculum and supplies
3 Tier Storage Cart: Rolling, Metal, Portable & Adjustable
We use these for curriculum, books, organizing old papers. These are so helpful in keeping loose papers and things contained
Sterilite 6-Pack Clear Stackable Clip Boxes
Love this printer. So easy to use, labels don't smear after printing. So easy the kids can use it. You do have to install an app on your phone.
PHOMEMO D30 Smart Mini Label Maker
Literally my 22 month old's favorite toy. They're not small enough to really swallow, colorful, so fun to use as counters, we use them to put in a trash truck and dump…could not recommend these more for almost 2+.
Learning Resources Mini Motors Counting Set
If you want to get organized while it feeling like therapy, these are the best. My shelves are so much more organized. You can store games, scrapbook stuff, pictures, kid projects. We took games out of the boxes and put them in these. Highly recommen...
IRIS USA Board Game Storage Organizer Box
We use these bags for EVERYTHING. Office supplies, homeschool supplies, books + stickers in the car, pens/pencils, etc, random things you buy and need a place for…We love them.
Mesh Bags With Zipper
Must-have for supplies. We put everything in here and move it around where we need it. Holds a good amount of pens, pencils, markers, etc.
Spinner Caddy
We have so many of these to organize our curriculum, books, household bills and mail. Helps us all keep our sanity. They fit in a bookshelf with standard shelf distances
Magazine Holders : Desk Organizers
We have multiple packs of the thin highlighters. They're bright but don't bleed through regular paper.
Sharpie : Highlighters | School & Office Supplies
We love these markers. My toddler loves them too and I find him drawing on the table and floor…They are true to their word – they do wash off easily.
Crayola 10ct Clicks Retractable Markers: Washable Fine Point, Multicolored, ...
For kids that are interested in art - better than regular crayola markers. Thick and fine tip are great when you want to get more detailed.
Crayola Brush & Detail Dual Tip Marker Set, 32 Colors
An absolute must-have.
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, Gray
You can never have too many laminating sheets. We laminate everything. Probably too much.
Lamination Sheets
We don't like the twist “colored pencils”. These are a staple and Crayola has been the best.
Crayola : Colored Pencils
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Cardstock is always used - for art projects, printing curriculum or things you want to laminate.
Card Stock / Craft Paper: Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Must-have. Can hold manipulatives, art supplies, photos, stickers…The sky is the limit. Love these.
Photo Storage Boxes
A fun way to practice math facts. Comes with manipulatives and fun ways to practice without having to use a boring worksheet. Both my older kids have loved this set.
Skill Builders! 1st Grade Addition & Subtraction
We use visual timers in our house all the time. Love these because my kids love them and don't mind using them. We use for homeschooling, reading, practicing piano, all the things.
Kids Visual Timer
Curriculum
We love this curriculum. It helps build true numeracy through math games. It's easy for parents to teach and isn't overwhelming for kids. 1 lesson is 1 page, front and back. The color pages are a hit. My 2nd grader never complains about math.
Second Grade Math with Confidence Bundle
We don't use the teacher component of this curriculum. We use this as an open and go. It's simple and fun. We typically do 2 pages a day and the kids love it.
Handwriting Without Tears Grade 2
Both of my older kids have loved this workbook. Works on cardinal direction, how to read maps, following directions to get to a given location…Fun supplement to core subjects.
Carson Dellosa Complete Book of Maps & Geography
My. kids loved this when we started learning geography years ago. Colorful and fun and engaging!
101 Games & Activities for 1st Grade Geography
Would like a little color in this workbook but my kids still enjoy doing these puzzles. Great for a morning activity or to take in the car on the go. Some of the puzzles are tricky!
Logic Workbook for Gritty Kids: Puzzles & Games
Books!
We have SO many DK books. Obsessed. The human body book is well loved in our house. Highly recommend.
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! (DK ...
This book stays out on display so the kids can always look and reference. Great for learning geography and state facts but also fun for random kid questions.
The 50 States: Explore U.S.A. with Maps
Such a great faith-friendly (non-woke) series for early middle school readers or as read-aloud for mid-elementary age. No social justice shenanigans. It's creative and clean.
The Wingfeather Saga: Books