The Must-Haves For Back to Homeschool

It’s back to school time! Here is a list of must-haves for back to homeschool.

It is back to school time! Some parents may cringe, some parents may get excited, and for most homeschool parents it means “stock up” time. I hit the aisles at our local Wal-Mart as soon as back to school sales start. Here are my must-haves for back to homeschool:

1. Good Pencils, not the cheap $1 ones! I recommend the Ticonderoga brand.
2. A great pencil sharpener. I was so excited when I bought an old style pencil sharpener for our homeschool. The manual ones last longer than the electric ones, but no matter which way you go I would recommend investing in one.
3. Red ink pens are necessary because like it or not you will be grading papers. And, sometimes kids make mistakes :)
4. A great Homeschool Planner. I highly recommend The Well Planned Day, but there are also great planners online free.
5. Binders are great to purchase for teacher planning, and homeschool portfolios
6. Crayons, I typically buy 30 boxes each year. This gives each child a new box every month.
7. Glue sticks are a must! I buy enough of these to get us through all school year. You will also want to buy bottles of glue, and maybe some tacky glue for crafts.
8. Notebooks, kids love these to draw in and use for school. You can typically get this for around 15 cents apiece during back to school sales.

These are just a few items that I think are must-haves for back to school. So, check your local ads, make your list, and get shopping for back to homeschool!

Author Bio: Misty Bailey is the blogger behind Joy in the Journey and the podcaster behind Joyfully Homeschooling.  Her goal in this online space is to encourage and inspire you on your homeschool journey by providing practical tips for real-life homeschooling. Through real stories, real struggles, and real-life, Misty encourages her blog readers and podcast listeners to embrace imperfection and strive for a more joyful homeschool.