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Starting Homeschool at Age 5: Supplies for Simple Learning Days
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items I’m beginning homeschool with five-year-old twins and building our supplies a little at a time 🤎 These researched picks cover coloring, early writing, simple crafts, calendar practice, and keeping shared materials together. Start with the basics you...
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Everyday Supplies
Learning Charts
Keeping Supplies Organized
Everyday Supplies
Everyday basics for coloring, early writing, and simple paper crafts. Start with a few supplies your children can manage, keep extras together, and add the painting option when you want a little more variety.
A simple starting set for coloring, drawing, and homemade learning activities. These 10 washable markers have broad tips for big coloring areas and finer lines. A practical basic when you want art time without a giant supply haul.
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Broad Line Markers, 10 Ct, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Essentials for Teachers, Gift, 3+
An everyday basic for coloring pages, tracing activities, and drawing. The 24-color box gives little ones choices without an oversized set. If siblings prefer their own supplies, one small box each is a simple option.
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Classic Colors, Gifts, 3+
One paper pack can cover cutting practice, collages, homemade letter cards, and seasonal crafts. These 240 sheets are 9 x 12 inches—useful for keeping a shared supply on hand when two little learners are creating together.
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Sheets, 9 x 12 inches
A small two-pencil set for beginning handwriting and drawing, with one pencil for each child. The thicker barrel offers a different feel from a standard pencil, so let each child try what is comfortable. These arrive sharpened; use a sharpener sized ...
Ticonderoga My First Pencils, Presharpened, #2 HB .4mm Lead, Yellow, 2 Count
A useful basic for paper crafts, homemade matching activities, and simple cut-and-paste lessons. The purple glue helps children see where they have applied it, then dries clear. This pack includes twelve small glue sticks, so keep a few handy and sto...
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, 6 Gram, 12 Count
A practical pair for short, supervised cutting activities with paper and simple crafts. The five-inch size and blunt tips are designed for children ages four to seven. Start with easy snips or broad paper strips, stay close while they practice, and p...
Fiskars Kids 5 Inch Blunt Scissors with Sheath, Blue
An optional step beyond crayons when you want painting without a cup of water and brushes to wash. These twelve washable paint sticks go straight onto the page. Cover the work surface, start with a few colors, and recap them after a short art session...
Crayola Quick Dry Paint Sticks, 12 Ct, Washable Paint Set for Kids, Back to School Supplies for Teachers, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Classroom Must Haves, Gift, Ages 3+
Learning Charts
Visual references and hands-on pieces for everyday calendar and alphabet practice.
A simple way to begin the day with the date, month, season, and weather. The 51 magnetic pieces let kids help update the calendar instead of only looking at a poster. Take turns with siblings so one shared calendar can serve both learners.
Learning Resources Magnetic Calendar - 51 Pieces, Boys and Girls Ages 4+, Kid Calendar Learn, Back To School Supplies
These 26 mini posters pair uppercase and lowercase letters with pictures. Display a few letters at a time or use them for a simple find-the-letter activity. A flexible option when you want an alphabet reference without covering every wall at once.
Carson Dellosa Mini Posters: Alphabet Cards Poster Set (26 mini posters) Grade PK-2
Keeping Supplies Organized
Simple ways to keep shared supplies within reach and make cleanup part of the routine.
Keep markers, crayons, pencils, and glue sticks together in one tabletop spot. The removable cups let siblings bring just what they need to their own workspace. An optional setup upgrade—reuse cups or bins you already have if those do the job.
Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Center - White, 10 Piece Set Perfect for Home and Classroom Organization