Classroom and teaching supplies
Homeschool starter kit for ages 5-7: 14 supplies
Children this age learn by handling things, so the kit leans on manipulatives, readers and art supplies, not workbooks. Start small and add what your child actually uses.
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Decodable readers or phonics set
Scholastic · Ages 5-7
Magnetic letters and a board
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-7
Counting bears or counters
Learning Resources · Ages 5-7
Unifix or linking cubes
hand2mind · Ages 5-7
Base ten blocks (starter)
Learning Resources · Ages 6-8
Ten frames and number cards
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-7
Pattern blocks
Learning Resources · Ages 5-8
Sight word cards
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-7
Crayons, scissors, glue
Crayola · Ages 5-7
Play dough
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-7
Wooden puzzles
Melissa & Doug · Ages 5-7
Handwriting practice books
Carson Dellosa · Ages 5-7
Simple science kit
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-7
Picture-book library
Scholastic · Ages 5-7
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Homeschool starter kit for ages 8-10: 14 supplies
At 8-10, children can handle a notebook, a real ruler and a small experiment.
Phonics kit for home and class: 12 tools
A phonics kit needs sounds, letters, words and short books.
Book bins, supply caddies and tubs for the classroom: 12 options
Bins and caddies are the cheapest way to turn a pile of books and markers into something kids can find and put back.
Classroom cubbies, bookcases and storage units: 10 picks
Furniture is the big-ticket part of a room, so buy it slowly.
Classroom library furniture and reading-nook pieces: 10 picks
A reading corner needs three things: book display, a place to sit, and something soft underfoot.
Labels and organization tools for a classroom: 10 picks
Labels cost little and save a lot of daily nagging.
Bulletin board sets, paper and trim: 12 picks
A bulletin board has three costs: paper, trim and the letters or pieces.
Bulletin board borders and trim: 10 picks
Borders frame a board and hide ragged edges.