Homeschool Must Haves
I call these "must haves" but I use that term loosely because, in reality, things in this world are nice to have but true necessities are on a very short list. 😉 The way we acquired these things were either through garage sales, gifts or Amazon Gift Cards. We are almost done with our 8th year of homeschooling and these are links (mostly on Amazon) to some of our favorite resources for homeschooling. Our children range in ages from 16 mths to 12 years and include boys and one girl.
Everything listed here is something we actually own, use and love. If you choose to purchase through our Amazon referral link we receive a portion of the payment. Many thanks if you do!

Helpful Items
Wooden Book Holder (for painting, etc.)
ABC Books
My ABC of God Loves Me
The Gospel Alphabet
ABC God Loves Me
Adventures of Barefoot Critters
A is for Apple
Eating the Alphabet
My ABC of God Loves Me
The Gospel Alphabet
ABC God Loves Me
Adventures of Barefoot Critters
A is for Apple
Eating the Alphabet
Letter B Unit (Blueberries, Bears, Bunnies)
Blueberries for Sal
The Blueberry Train
Blueberry Shoe
Peter in Blueberry Land (a favorite!)
Teddy Bear Counters and Sorting Bowls
The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia
Usborne World of Knowledge Encyclopedia
Wild Babies A Nature Sketchbook
Letter I Unit (Ice Cream, Insects)
Bugs by Little Guides
What Makes a Rainbow Ribbon Book
Blueberries for Sal
The Blueberry Train
Blueberry Shoe
Peter in Blueberry Land (a favorite!)
Teddy Bear Counters and Sorting Bowls
The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia
Usborne World of Knowledge Encyclopedia
Wild Babies A Nature Sketchbook
Letter I Unit (Ice Cream, Insects)
Bugs by Little Guides
Ready to Read Rainbow (does an excellent job of presenting facts!)
Big Book of Colors (A must have for studying colors/rainbows. Love this book!)
Where Do Sharks Cross Mountain Peaks (lots of topical information and I really liked the information about rainbows.)
The Year at Maple Hill Farm
A is for Apple
1,2,3 Count With Me
Books about Nature
Books about Nature
More Fun With Nature (We especially love the Birds, Nests and Eggs)
**We have lots and lots of books in our home! Most of them I pick up very cheaply at garage sales and library books sales. However, the ones I list here are ones I would be willing to actually pay full price for because I love them so much.
Bird Bingo
Somebody Human Anatomy Game
Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game
American Trivia Board Game Junior
United States of America Bingo
United States Scrunch Map
Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure Game
Nature Studies
Bee Life Cycle Set (Can be used in Character Development Unit Study)
Bee Puppet (Can be used in Character Development Unit Study!)
Butterfly Life Cycle
Hermit Crab Unit Read Alouds: A House for Hermit Crab, On the Seashore, Nature Anatomy, Usborne World of Knowledge Encyclopedia, Usborne The Natural World Encyclopedia
Hermit Crab Unit Read Alouds: A House for Hermit Crab, On the Seashore, Nature Anatomy, Usborne World of Knowledge Encyclopedia, Usborne The Natural World Encyclopedia
General Science
Planets, Moons and Stars
Magnifying Glass
Tracking Expedition Kit
Do and Discover Deluxe Science Kit
Cross Section Heart Model
Orbitor Diecast Microscope Set
Art
Watercolor Paper
Chalk Markers
Melissa and Doug Washable Poster Paint
Watercolors
Beeswax Crayons (Can be used in Character Development Unit Study-Coming Soon!)

Magna Tiles
Melissa and Doug Abacus
Lakeshore Addition Machine
Lakeshore Multiplication Machine
Language Arts
Bee Napkins

Open Ended Play/Imagination Expansion
Learning Resources Simple Machines and Cards
Melissa and Doug Shape Sorter
Melissa and Doug Slice and Sort Eggs
Melissa and Doug Food
Melissa and Doug Blocks
Melissa and Doug Coffee
Melissa and Dough Play Dough Set
Music
Hide 'Em in Your Heart Vol 1 and 2
Scripture Lullabies
Books for Mom
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