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Homeschool necessities as a minimalist homeschool mom
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items To be clear: I am not a minimalist in anything except homeschooling. Mostly because it adds up SO QUICKLY. So here’s the few things I’ve spent money on and would again.
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One Time Splurges
Day-to-day items
One Time Splurges
Just go ahead and get a 6pack or a 12pack from the get go. Eventually you will be so happy you have extra laying around!
Pen + Gear 1-inch, Durable Binder, Slanted D-Rings, Black, 12 Pack
IMO you don’t need a fancy one. But you do need one!!
Pen+Gear 3-Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Black
My blade is dulling, but I’ve had this paper cutter since college. (Over 10 years) I will replace it soon with this exact same one!
Westcott KleenEarth Recycled Paper Trimmer, 12" Plastic, Black, 1-Count
Ok, this is not a necessity. But it is VERY handy to have a tablet. Set boundaries, only use it for school, etc. but I need a screen for part of my curriculum and I really love not handing over my phone. 😅
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 8" Tablet 32GB Gray
I have these just for when we need them and they’re nice to have! Sometimes the kids just need a visual/physical barrier to help focus.
Plastic Privacy Folders for Students (4)
I bought one of these in 2019 and we still aren’t through it. Granted, I forgot about it for a while, but this is SO HANDY for crafts, learning activities, etc.
Bryco Goods 18”x2100” White Kraft Paper Roll
Get one of these for each kid for when you’re on the go. As soon as kiddos can read instructions, these are a lifesaver for getting at least some schoolwork done during an errand day!
Pen+Gear Storage Clipboard and Form Holder. 12.5" x 9.5", Blue A4
We have these on the chairs my kids use at their desk. They’ve also stood on them at the table when they’re feeling antsy. Apparently wobble chairs are a thing? This is the cheaper option to something like that 😅
Trideer Wobble Cushion with Pump - Sensory Kids
You need a tank printer. I would have spent this much or more twice over just on ink if I had used my old printer. A tank printer is a NECESSITY. I’ve printed THOUSANDS of pages and I’ve only refilled the ink once!
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
Day-to-day items
It’s Ticonderoga. We all know they’re the best. These will last you foreverrrrr. I bought a 24 pack years ago and I have at least 10 still completely unused.
Ticonderoga Premium Wood Pencils, Unsharpened #2 Lead, Yellow, 24 Count, 0.3 mm Pencil Lead
I use these when I need to erase a lot and don’t want to waste my Ticonderoga eraser on the pencils. I’ve never had to buy more pencils.
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 3 Count
Ok this is one thing we go through a LOT of. Buy a bunch of glue every year when it’s on sale and thank me later.
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4oz., 1 Count
We went through almost 600 pages of construction paper last year. If you EVER see construction paper on sale… BUY IT. You will not regret it.
Pen+Gear Heavyweight Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 120 Sheets
We are a Crayola only family for crayons and colored pencils. 🙅🏻♀️😅 I buy a bunch of these during BTS and keep them aside until we need more.
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Classic Colors, Gifts, 3+
I LOVE undated planners because there are days/weeks I forget to use them 😬😬😬 so I’m not wasting pages when I forget 😅🤪
I love that this planner has two pages per week. I feel like I have tons of room for all the things I need. ✅
Homeschool Lesson Planning Notebook (Nature)