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Home Learning
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items A list of products that I personally have found useful going into my third year of secular homeschooling my three elementary-aged kids.
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Books
Educational Toys & Games
Supplies
Curriculum
Books
If you're considering homeschooling, but feeling overwhelmed or scared to start, read this!! I was recommended this book by a friend when I was nervous about making the commitment, and this book helped calm all my worries, plus gave me so many reason...
The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child's Education, a New Way to Homeschool, (Hardcover)
Books like this helped me gain confidence as a first-time homeschooler.
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated : How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum (Paperback)
Educational Toys & Games
Magnetic tiles are great for little minds. My kids create things with these all the time that amaze me.
Dopyye 100 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles
My kids love this Spanish Bingo game! It comes with 6 boards of different categories, and my kids are eager to learn to pronounce the spanish words. Perfect for introducing spanish to your kids, or reinforcing what they already know. There is even a ...
Spanish Bingo Vocabulary Game Brain Game
These cards are so fun to help young ones learn to read and spell simple 3-letter words.
School Zone Three-Letter Words Puzzle Cards
I have a fond memory of playing with these shapes in early elementary school, so I was excited to get this for my kids. It gets their brain working and helps develop fine motor skills with placement of the shapes.
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks & Boards Set
This is a great set for getting little ones started on counting in a fun way. The bright colors attract youngsters, and, let's be honest, myself also. Get some bonding time in with your tiny human, while helping grow their brain.
Battat Education Locbloc Counting Blocks Building Block Set: Educational Toys for Fine Motor Skills & Creative Thinking
This is a cute, FREE program! You get updates about your calf throughout the year, along with activities you can do to engage your students. This is our third year adopting a cow 🐄
Adopt a Cow
A small, inexpensive globe perfect for small home learning spaces.
KISEER 6 Inch Rotating Earth Globe with Stand
A good learning tool/toy to help kids learn math and money.
Bstoyder Cash Register Toy Playset 103 Pcs
A fun, pretty analog clock to help learn time.
LittleHippo Kids Learning Wall Clock - Silent
Supplies
Well-made posters for your home learning area. The boho color scheme is not overstimulating for little eyes, and kids enjoy looking at these posters. The size is also perfect!
Hadley Designs 16 Boho Educational Posters
Kids can learn the alphabet, counting to 9 & colors in both english and American Sign Language at the same time. They match the boho color scheme of the bigger posters, so they pair perfectly together in your home learning or classroom space.
51Pcs ASL Alphabet Line Bulletin Board Set
This 10-drawer rainbow cart is exactly what I needed to set up my small homeschooling space. The drawers are just the right size for all the arts and crafts supplies we use, plus a few other things. Keep in mind, you'll need to use a different shelf/...
10 Shelf Rolling Cart Rainbow, Teacher Supplies - up&up™
This paper roll has been a life saver (and printer paper saver) for us. We can tear off as big or little of a piece as we want. With 3 refills included, it will last a while. Keep in mind, though, that the paper is thin, so not meant for heavy duty c...
MEEDEN Paper Roll Dispenser with 3 Rolls
This paper is great! I made my own homeschool planners with this. My printer had no trouble with it either. It is also the perfect thickness for kids crafts.
8.5" x 11" 235 Sheet Index Cardstock 199 gsm Bright White - Astrobrights
Wow, this paper is bright and beautiful! Definitely fun for kids crafts.
Astrobrights Colored Paper 8.5" x 11" 24lb 100ct Glow: Neon Multicolor Matte Printer Paper, 94 Brightness, 20lb Weight
These flash cards are a good size, and perfect for helping anyone remember things. I used these to help my kindergartener study for her spelling bee, and they were perfect.
Dry Erase Index Cards - 45 Reusable Flash Cards
These double sided whiteboards work perfectly for our small learning space.
Small White Board 9x12 Dry Erase 2 PK
These markers are perfect for coloring. Vibrant colors that stand out well. Crayola is a great brand.
Crayola 10ct Broad Line Markers, Bold and Bright, School Supplies for Kids, Art Classroom Must Haves, Drawing & Coloring Gift, Ages 3+
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, Mondo Llama brand markers and other supplies are comparable to Crayola in my opinion, and they are about half the price of Crayola at Target during back-to-school time. They work great for what my kids ...
10ct Washable Markers Broad Tip Classic Colors - Mondo Llama™: School Supplies for Kids, 2mm, Multicolored, Ages 3+
I love, love, love these fine tip markers. My kids also use them on shrinky dinks. Perfect for outlining and detailing artwork.
10ct Washable Markers Fine Tip Classic Colors - Mondo Llama™
Speaking of Mondo Llama, their colored pencils are also comparable to Crayola, in my opinion. Give them a shot and see what you think. Can't beat the price!
12ct Colored Pencils - Mondo Llama™
These highlighters will last me a long time.
Highlighters Narrow Chisel Tip Multicolor 12ct - up&up™: Fine Point School Supplies, Kids Art, Office Markers
We all know Bic. The trusted, always there brand. I feel like every teacher and educator needs a red pen in their life. And with this pack, you get 10!
BiC Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, 1.0mm, 10ct - Red: School Supplies, Stationery, Visible Ink, Round Stic
This is a great budget-friendly white glue.
4oz Washable School Glue - up&up™: Liquid Kids Glue Bottle, Non-Toxic, White, Art & Stationery Supplies
2-pack of glue sticks for 25 cents during back-to-school time. Practically feels like you're stealing supplies at this price. 8 glue sticks for $1, or less with the teacher discount?! I know you may be skeptical about their stickiness in comparison t...
Glue Stick 2ct Disappearing Purple - up&up™: Non-Toxic, Art & Stationery, Choking Hazard Warning
Perfect for binders, or to use as a dry erase canvas for practice worksheets.
50ct Letter Sheet Protectors Clear - up&up™
Tape is a necessity in your arts & crafts area. Like glue sticks, my kids also use up tape like crazy. At least with this 3-pack, tape lasts a little longer in our house.
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispensers 3pk
Every student needs a notebook. With several color options, these wide rule notebooks are a great budget-friendly option. I got one in each of my kids' favorite colors for them.
1 Subject 7.5"x10.5" Spiral Notebook Wide Rule Pink - Dealworthy™
Who doesn't love a good ol' classic #2 pencil? These even come pre-sharpened!
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils 30-Count
A pretty organizer for any space.
Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Center
These water colors are perfect for young kids.
Shuttle Art 16 Colors Watercolor Paint Set, 15 Pack with Brushes
Curriculum
We've been using Hooked on Phonics for about a year now, and my child still asks to do it.
Hooked on Phonics
A super affordable book to help get your kindergartener ready for first grade.
100 Words Kids Need to Read by 1st Grade
ABC Mouse is a great tool to use for younger children, and you may even be able to use it for free with your library card! Check your library website to find out if they offer it.
ABCmouse