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50+ Must Haves for Preschool Homeschooling (Phonics Based Learning)

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These are the resources I use to create an engaging, balanced, and movement-based homeschool experience without the pressure or perfection. I only share tools we actually love and use, that can help you teach confidently, simplify prep time, and keep...
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***Start Here*** Must Have Phonics Activity Books

 Phonics based,hands on, screen free learning tools will have your early learner thriving and enjoying education.  

 
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“Get your beginning reader excited about reading with this write-in phonics activity book filled with 101 lessons that teach them how to recognize letters, sound them out, and put them together in complete words and sentences.”
***START HERE ***: This Learn to Read Activity Book is the start of your foundation for your early learners phonics skills. Each lesson builds upon the next with fun and engaging learning activities.
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“This beginning reader book introduces early readers to phonics with stories from easy to more challenging” Great addition to pair with my first recommedation “Learn to Read” once they have mastered the basics.
Learn to Read: Phonics Storybook: 25 Simple Stories & Activities for Beginner Readers
 
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5 easy to read sight words books for your early learner.
Learn to Read Phonics Reader: Fat Cat
 
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We use this everyday to not only does it help with 3 letter sight words and reading but with spelling as well. Excellent hands on learning tool.
Learning Resources 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards
 
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The flip chart gives multiple ways for kids to recognize letters, associate and spell word skills. The flashcard includes building CVC (consonant vowel consonant) words and matching pictures, it is a good start to read and write basic CVC words and i...
CVC Word Flip Chart - 40 Short Vowel Flashcards

Must Have Math Workbooks (Preschool-Kindergarten)

 
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From counting ladybug spots to coloring castles by number, discover lots of activities that will keep kids engaged as they take their first steps into the amazing world of math.
My Preschool Math Workbook: 101 Games & Activities
 
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Practice counting, associating numbers with quantities, comparing quantities, and more
Scholastic Little Skill Seekers: Pre-K Math
 
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This scissors skills activity book basic teaches early learners geometric shapes like circles, squares, and rectangles before progressing to fun and complex pictures like houses and gift boxes. They learn better and better scissor control as they wor...
Scissor Skills Preschool Activity Book: Cut & Color
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Preschool Math Number Counting Blocks

Must Have Writing Workbook (Preschool-Kindergarten)

 
Big Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids
 
My First Learn-to-Write Workbook for Kids
 
Trace Letters: Alphabet Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids Ages 3-5
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A perfect activity book designed for early learners to develop pencil control and motor skills
My First Book of Patterns: Pencil Control

Learning in Motion: Fun Learning Based Games

 
LeapFrog LeapMove Active Learning Game
 
Learning Resources Sight Word Toss Flash Cards
 
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𝙈𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙄-𝙎𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂: With colorful popping mats, dice, and flashcards, children engage sight, sound, and touch. This multisensory approach boosts focus, retention, and fluency while making reading a game.
THE FIDGET GAME Sight Words Flashcards & Toys
 
THE BAMBINO TREE Sight Word Bingo Game K-1
 
Learning Resources Gears Gears Gears Building Set
 
Dance Mat

Learning with Art: Arts and Crafts

 
Crayola Minecraft POPs 3D Art Kit with Markers
 
120 Colors Clay Heishi Letter Beads Kit
 
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I know, I know…slime but its a great hands on activity. Furniture beware! (LOL)
Elmer's Neon Sky Slime Kit, 4 Count
 
Home Grown Paint & Grow Flower Gardening Kit Set
 
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We love to play with playdough on Arts and Crafts day, it helps build hand and finger strength.
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack, 3 Oz Cans
 
Animal Paper Plate Art Kit- 16 Pack
 
Poke-in Animal Fun Crafts
 
Washable Finger Paint for Toddlers, 12 Colors
 
National Geographic 3D Solar System Painting Kit

The Creative Cart: Curated Homeschool Supplies and Tools

 
Rolling Storage Cart with Wooden TableTop & 10 Drawers
 
Magnetic Kids Whiteboard Easel w/ Markers & Eraser
 
Crayola Large Crayons, Classic Colors, 16 Count
 
Crayola 12 Washable Markers for Kids
 
Kids Left/Right Handed Safety Scissors
 
Ticonderoga My First Pencil
 
Honeysticks Little Learner Jumbo Colored Pencils (8 Pack)
 
Elmers Liquid School Glue Washable 4oz 2ct
 
30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes & Colors
 
18 Laminated Educational Posters for Preschool
 
Magnetic Kids Responsibility Reward Chart
 
120 Inspirational Kids Stickers, 6 Sheets

Must Have Bilingual Learning Books

 
Spanish is My Superpower: Bilingual Kids Book
 
I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy! Board Book
 
How Are You? Como estas?
 
My First Bilingual Learn-to-Write Workbook
 
Complete Starter Spanish Workbook: Alphabet & More
 
Interactive Bilingual Talking Busy Book for Toddlers
 
School Zone Preschool Spanish Bilingual 4-Pack Flash Cards
 
Are You My Mother? / ¿Eres tú mi mamá? (Bilingual)
 
Let's Go! ¡Vámonos! Bilingual Sound Book
 
The Gato Taco: Hilarious Spanglish Kids Book