SUPPLIES

All you really need in the way of supplies to help your child learn at home is a great stick and some sand to write in or a stub of pencil and a scrap of paper. Add a library card and you're good!

But if you enjoy teaching with hands-on manipulatives, using learning tools, incentives and great office supplies - we've got you covered!

HANDS-ON MANIPULATIVES

Manipulatives are physical objects like blocks, magnetic letters, or counters that you can touch and move around to help you understand a lesson. Using hands-on items takes a different part of the brain, and helps a learner grasp new ideas more easily.

LEARNING TOOLS

Explore the world!

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Fancy up your geology studies with a rock polisher:

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I love these! They light up and make noise when the electrical circuit is closed:

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Real-life Experiences

Kids can use microphones to practice reading, give speeches, and of course, rehearse their singing.

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TRACKING

Color sorting multisensory tracker. https://amzn.to/4hpWkUq

Move a colored ball into the corresponding feather for each correct answer. Celebrate when all the balls are in their feathers. Multisensory and soothing.

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INCENTIVES

Incentives provide an extra reason to do work that isn't yet intrinsically motivating. Looking forward to an incentive gives a hands-on picture of progress towards a goal, and adds a spark of fun to shake up boredom.

Incentives don't have to be things, and don't have to be purchased. Special time, an outing, an extra privilege like a later bedtime or a bit more screen time make great rewards.

For times when you want to spice things up with some hands-on incentives, below you'll find a list of treats I've had fun using.

500Pcs Heart Stickers, 1 Inch Glitter Small Heart Shaped Sticker, Love Stickers for Valentines Day/Mothers' Day/Wedding, Decorations for Envelops Gift Wraps, Offices, Teachers & Classrooms
Eureka Back to School 'Super Star' Recognition Rewards for Kids, 36pc, 8.5'' W x 5.5'' H
24 Pcs Student Incentives Dog Tags Necklace Reading Prizes with Metal Beaded Chains Motivational Dog Tags Education Awards Assortment for Students Rewards
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OFFICE SUPPLIES

Office Supplies are great for organizing the learning space - and a special pen or notebook can add enjoyment to the learning day.

Colorful Paper Chain of Big Words created from Astrobright paper. https://amzn.to/3J36Nsv
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Black, 10 Count
TUL® GL Series Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Silver Barrel, Assorted Standard & Bright Ink Colors, Pack Of 14 Pens
BIC Xtra-Sparkle Number 2 Mechanical Pencils With Erasers, Medium Point (0.7mm), 15-Count Pack, Cute Mechanical Pencils for Girls, Boys and Adults
2 Inch (15 Pack) Loose Leaf Binder Book Rings, with Metal Nickel Plated for Key,and Index Cards, for School, Home, or Office, Silver
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies
Avery Self-Adhesive Removable Labels, 3 x 4 Inches, White, 80 per Pack (5453)
Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Scissors for Office, Crafts, Multipurpose, Sharp, Comfort Grip, PVD Coated, 3 Pack, Multicolor
FYY 5PCS Plastic Envelopes, A4 Letter Size Poly Zip Envelopes File Folders, Translucent Expanding Document Wallet Pouch with Zipper for School and Office Supplies, 12.8 x 9.4 Inches, Clear
loukin Non-Toxic Whiteboard Cleaner, 3.4 fl oz Dry Erase Board Cleaner, Low-Odor White board Cleaning Spray, Removes Stubborn Marks from Whiteboards
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Black, 10 Count
Swingline Stapler, 30 Sheet Capacity, 747 Classic Stapler, Jam Free, Metal, Black (74701)
Oaimyy-B8,12 Pcs, Plastic Small Zipper Pouch Document Folders Bag & Zip File Folders for School Office Supplies, Travel,Puzzles Games Organizing Storage
Avery Clear Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, Non-Glare, Easy Load, 50 Document Protectors (74107)
TINNIVI Art Supplies for Kids, 7 Color Black Wooden Rainbow Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Multicolored Core, with Sharpener, for Coloring Books, Drawing, Sketching, 24pcs
Shuttle Art Highlighters, 30 Pack Highlighters Assorted Colors, 10 Colors Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter Markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office
EOOUT 8 Pads Lined Sticky Notes, 3x3 Inches Super Adhesive Memo Pads, 100 Sheets/pad, Rainbow Sticky Notes, Easy to Post Notes for Study, Works, and Daily Life
Cholemy 50 Pcs Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens Bulk Pocket Style Highlighter Markers for Adults Kids Organizing Coloring Underlining Home School Office(Red)
Shuttle Art Highlighters, 30 Pack Blue Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office
Shuttle Art Highlighters, 30 Pack Green Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter Markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office
Shuttle Art Highlighters, 30 Pack Highlighters Bright Colors, Pink Colors Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office
Shuttle Art Highlighters, 30 Pack Purple Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter Markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office
Shuttle Art Highlighters, 30 Pack Highlighters Bright Colors, Orange Colors Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630)

WRITING SUPPLIES

4 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 8.5 Inch Colorful Doodle Board Drawing Tablet, Educational Learning Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8

READING SUPPLIES

Sound Box Mats and Chips 24 Pcs Dry Erase Mats and 84 Pcs Chips Phonemic Awareness Games Phonics Reading Games Ezread Sound Box Kit(Bright Style, Cardboard)
24 Pieces Big Dry Erase Magnetic Labels 4.2" x 2.1" | Writable Magnetic Name Tags Strips Plates Dry Erase Magnets for Whiteboard Classroom Locker Refrigerator Metal Shelves Crafts | Bonus Included
Dot Markers for Toddlers and Kids,6 Color Bingo Daubers, Dot Art Washable Paint for Kids, Bingo Markers, Toddler Arts and Crafts, Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves
25 Pieces Round Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Magnets Mini Fridge Teacher Supplies for Home Schools Offices(Assorted Color,1.2 Inch)