Here’s a peek at some of my homeschool curriculum and supply recommendations.. if it’s not SOLID, then it's not on the list.
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Curriculum
Apologia has an amazing science books leveled for each “chunk” of grades. The math curriculum is great too if you have a kinsthetic learner or one that likes to learn through games.
Apologia
We love and have used this curriculum for several years. It’s best for the kids who like straight forward math and respond best to mastery based learning. They can as little or as much practice as they need. I like that it’s all in one book and the a...
Math Mammoth
Such an amazing curriculum, not dry and boring. Includes classic literature passages and stories to pull grammar and writing from.
We refer to Khan Academy all the time to help with certain concepts!
Khan Academy
Hands down one of the BEST subscriptions we've purchased for our kiddos. This is all engineering and coding. They have different boxes depending on ages.
CrunchLabs
This is GREAT for the kids who need visuals to help understand math concepts. This curriculum has been around for a while.
Math-U-See
I love this company - The history curriculum is JAM packed with different activities, extensions and it's made to be that way. Sort of like a buffet so you can pick and choose what your kids would love/respond to do best.
Homeschool History Curriculum – by Guest Hollow, LLC
This is a solid history curriculum - they have USA and world history. Simple enough to read through with light reinforcement activities and extensions.
Notgrass History
Hands down the history curriculum we enjoy the best, it kinds teaches history across the world at different time periods. There's a lot of exposures to different civilization and situations, which sends us down rabbit trails all the time.
History
We love using thison the days where we can't do a full load of school,. but you want them doing something to keep that learning moving forward.
SplashLearn
This is all FREE - curriculum for each grade level in most subjects, We've used many of the smaller unit studies.
Curriculum
Hands one the best way to work on phonics and spelling all in one. Simple, easy and doesn't make you wanna throw the book.
Explode The Code
This is an straight forward, no fluff grammar program. It takes 5-10 a day and the reinforcement game is STRONG.
Fix It!® Grammar
Amazing choice for grammar and writing. It's gentle but great with reinforcement. Good for those who don't like alot of “fluff”
Essentials in Writing
For the kids reluctant or have a hard time with creative writing, this is it. Short activities. You get hired onto a newspaper station and you learn your way around writing for the different categories/departments.
Wordsmith Apprentice 3rd Edition
Supplies
Great for keeping hands busy during learning time
Fidgets
Some smell good, some are stinky but fun to color with
Scented Markers
Seriously fun to use during art or homeschool. We'll use these for spelling words, math problems, cursive writing… whatever!
Dual-Ended Color Changing Markers, 8 count
The ink has lasted more than a year with heavy printing. It's seemingly magic
HP ENVY Printers - The home printer made for families | HP® Official Site
The only pencils worth buying
Ticonderoga: The World's Best Pencil
Fun - you can adjust the sharpness and it'll pop it back up when it's done.
Best Pencil Sharpeners
This one has been great for blasting music through homeschool, campfires, cleaning.. etc
JBL Go 3 Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker Black
These make for the best arts and craft scrapbooking/project details/journaling
Craft Scissors Decorative Edge
Hands down the best thing to use with math for place value, adding/subtraction visuals.
