Kissimmee Homeschooling
How to Start Homeschooling
Homeschool Survival Supplies:
Money Saving Idea: For best prices wait for the after school sales or try the Dollar Tree. Most items can be purchased for $1 or less.
Desk
Bookshelf and/or Storage Shelf
Computer: desktop, laptop, or tablet (Keep your children safe online: set safety settings for your browsers)
Printper, Ink, and Paper
Internet Service
Textbooks (Your choice, but check with your county many counties have book depositories where you can get textbooks free)
Reading Books- hardcover, paperback, or e-book ( https://openlibrary.org/ ) don't forget that Youtube offers many books in a read to you form so children can listen to the book or read along books.
Pens, pencils, crayons, markers, and coloring pencils
Red color grading pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Sciccors
Ruler
Writing paper, folders, binders
Backpack-This is very optional but we find that storing a few things in them make it easier to travel with and the kids can keep their immediate supplies in them for easy reach.
Pencil pouch or boxes
Map of the world and state-you may also use one online
Dictionary/Thesaurus (we recommend an online source for ease but they should also learn to use a classic paperback)
Encylopedia - ( http://www.factmonster.com/ http://kids.britannica.com/ )
Antibacterial wipes and soap
You might find having a storage shelf, pencil holders, file bins, and clear containers that have lables might be useful to store your supplies.
Other supplies:
Learning Games
Flash Cards
Play doh
Finger paints
Smock -to keep clothes from getting ruined
Gardening supplies
Blocks
Older Grades:
Protractors
Compasses
Electric Pencil Sharpener
Graphing Calculators
Individual white boards
Tangrams
Pentaminoes
Document Camera
Printer (1 is color)
Geomirrors
1 Flip Video Camera
Science Specific:
High School Biology/Life Science
High School Earth Space Science