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're like me, and love you some good office supplies, hands-on manipulatives, learning tools and incentives - I'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.  

• Money https://amzn.to/3WWEsqR
• Clock https://amzn.to/3WWEsqR
• Letter Stamps https://amzn.to/4qnAG7r

LEARNING TOOLS 

Explore the world!

• Magnifying Glass https://amzn.to/4nosIsc
• Handheld Microscope https://amzn.to/4oCLWuY    https://amzn.to/4qtpne3
• Microscope https://amzn.to/47DSKTv    https://amzn.to/3JooX7W

Fancy up your geology studies with a rock polisher:

• Rock Polisher https://amzn.to/4nozPko    https://amzn.to/3WoGxf6
• Telescope https://amzn.to/3LtbsVa
• Junior Chemistry Set https://amzn.to/3L9sY0H 

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

• Energy Sticks https://amzn.to/49o0Sst https://amzn.to/4qufDA8   

Real-life Experiences

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

• Microphone https://amzn.to/47lbpSM

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TRACKING GOALS

• 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.

• Dinosaur Reward Chart https://amzn.to/4nsQ7bY
• Monster Truck Reward Charts https://amzn.to/4njWDBD

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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.

• Dino Bank  https://amzn.to/47oySSV 
• Unicorn Bank https://amzn.to/4okCf4wYou gotta keep your stash somewhere! Hard work at the dining table is paying off!

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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

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