With my kids in online charter school, staying organized and prepared is everything. These are our favorite items that help keep school running smoothly at home.
I love having this to organize my kids books, notebooks, folders, and art supplies.
Pen+Gear 5-Tier Movable Organization & Storage Cart, White
It is so important to be able to find papers every week. I love having this for all the papers that are needed during that week in an easy to go to spot. Once the week is up the papers can be moved to a different folder or thrown out if not needed.
U Brands U-Eco 6 Pocket Expandable File Folder, Open Top Folder, Pink and Gray
This is something else I love for organizing art supplies; construction paper, glue, highlighters, paint brushes, scissors, etc.
Pen+Gear White All in One Desktop Organzier
It’s important that my kids are ready to learn without getting up for a million things. I love having a water bottle filled with ice water for them. That way they can drink as they learn and it stays cold the whole day.
Simple Modern 18 fl oz Insulated Stainless Steel Summit Water Bottle with Covered Silicone Straw Lid | Sweet Taffy - Walmart.com
Prepping snack packs for my kids is a must. This makes it so much easier for them to grab something I’ve already gotten ready for them instead of stopping school to wait for a snack to be made for them.
20 Sets Reusable Double Compartment Snack Boxes
Art class is done at home… obviously. This protect the surfaces of my house during art class. I really love that the paint goes right on the mat. It keeps the containers from having mixed paint, and lets them be extra creative with color mixing.
AWOKE Silicone Painting Mat - 20"X16" AIS1 Silicone Art Mat Water Cup for Kids - Craft Mat has12 Color Dividers - 2 Paint Dividers (Blue),Toddler Activities,3 4 5 Year Old Girl Boy Birthday Gifts
A good printer is a must. I feel like the ink on this printer lasts for a long time. I’m also a fan of them shipping the ink to me when it’s getting close to running out. Saves me time and worry of learning there is no ink when I’m trying to print ou...
HP ENVY Inspire 7955e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer
Headphone are a must! I prefer the JLab kids wired headphones for school.
Kids Headphones
The hype was real with these pencils.
Ticonderoga: The World's Best Pencil
This is just awesome. It’s easy to use, compact, and inexpensive.
Pen+Gear Battery-Operated Pencil Sharpener
These were great when my kids were in kindergarten and first grade. They’re very affordable too.
Spark Create Imagine 100 Sheets Primary Journal, 9.75 x 7.5, Half Page Rule, New
I like these until 3rd grade and then I switch to a regular notebook. They’re great for while they’re learning to write and their handwriting is still not the best.
I NEED a planner to keep our days in order. There is school, swim lessons, dance class, doctor appointments, etc. I use google calendar as well, but I love have a physical copy.
bloom daily planners 2025-2026 Academic Year
It keeps my kids on task while knowing they’re gunna get a break once the timer is up.