alexfam Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 We will start homeschooling for the first year this July using WTM method. What materials do I need? I'm not talking about curriculum i've got all except for a few things. I'm talking about how many 3-ring notebooks and what size (also what all goes into the notebooks?), loose leaf paper, writing paper, pencils, etc... DS is 6 yrs old and will be doing mainly 2nd grade material. Thank you Kathy - TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 That really depends on what *kind* of curriculum you're planning on using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 We use lap size dry erase boards frequently. Especially with math and spelling. A good pencil sharpener. Wish I could help you out with this one, because I have yet to find a really good one, but I wish I had one. A heavy duty stapler. A paper cutter. A really good set of color pencils. Worth the steep price tag IMHO. Welcome to the world of homeschooling! Enjoy the ride :auto: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kls126s Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 If you are using SOTW and plan to do much from the AG you should get a pile of art supplies - tempera paint, air dry clay, construction paper, glue sticks, white glue, tape, etc. And I agree with the pp - get a set of really nice colored pencils. We use a big set of Prismacolors. They are pricey, but I bought our set at Hobby Lobby using a 40% off coupon, so they weren't as bad. We use them ALL the time - daily, and the colors are vibrant and smooth. Binders - I use one for Science, one for History, and one for LA stuff. We also have one we use for Nature Study. They are all 2" right now, but I think we're going to have to do 3" in the future. I buy lined handwriting paper in the right scale for my 1st grader - you can get it cheaply at Mardels if you have one near you (or check any local teacher supply store), otherwise you can order reams from Miller Pads & Paper. We use Getty Dubay Italics, so I didn't want HWT or other specialty handwriting papers that you can find in the Rainbow catalog. Miller has the best prices I could find on what I wanted. For the rest of our notebooking I use templates from a notebookingpages.com or pages I made myself, so I just print those out on white printer paper. Hope your toner isn't expensive, because that's another major supply item! We go through a lot of printer ink. :glare: What else? Ummm... that's all I can think of off the top of my head. I'll add more later if I think of something that others haven't already mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in TN Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 In the early years, we didn't use nearly the number of binders as TWTM suggests. We had a history binder, where we kept narrations and maps. Anything else that I wanted to keep just got put in my planning binder behind a tab labeled with the subject. We're in the logic stage now, and we do use more subject binders, but not nearly the number or the subdivisions that the book suggests. I think everybody probably does things differently, you just have to feel your way into your own style. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha SC Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I agree with the others, but I'd also like to suggest a map/globe. We've used ours a lot. As for pencils and such, we use pencil boxes to keep pencils, erasers, crayons, colored pencils and everything else that is small that needs a home. Good luck and remember the first year can be difficult just don't give up. Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami in UT Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 :iagree: The things we use most are #1-the dry erase boards, markers & eraser, #2-pencils, colored pencils & pencil sharpener, #3-one 2" notebook for each boy, #4-paper, wide rule for my older boy & manuscript paper for my younger boy. #5-the desk in the bedroom. There are times when I need to separate my boys because they aren't doing any work otherwise. The globe is a nice addition and the boys like "seeing" where the history is taking place. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 My main thing is I tend to overbuy, overbuy, overbuy--I think it is better to start with less, and add as you go along, especially binders. You can always get more when you see the need--they can use the paper and add to the binders. As for the colored pencils--I saw someone say invest in expensive ones, I wouldn't get the most expensive, just crayola--never get anything roseart, horrible brand. Closer to the start of the "school year", everything you will need will go on sale dirt cheap; buy it all then, double buy on crayola (except markers, because they do dry up), and put them away for when you need them (they are all like a dollar a box), and you will have plenty. You will need the hole punch, stapler, all of that, just for setting up your classroom, and a file box for each child, each year, will do wonders for your house, your sanity, your life. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristangrace Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 What are y'all using white boards for? I can't remember reading about them in WTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 A paper cutter. :auto: ! What do you use a paper cutter for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 A hole punch!! Lots of printer ink and paper - cardstock is very helpful too. 3x5 cards - I found nice big packs at the dollar store I've found that organizational things have been the most helpful so far - bins, baskets, a plastic drawer cart for art supplies, shelves, buckets, etc. I also keep my eyes peeled everywhere for art supplies and odds & ends on sale. Cheap measuring cups/spoons, pans, etc. are great for making all the random "clay" recipes and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 What do you use a paper cutter for?? AAS and Happy Phonics! :eek: Holy Cow! Talk about cutting! It took me 9 hours to cut out all of the stuff for HP. Totally worth it, but very glad I had my paper cutter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kls126s Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 It took me 9 hours to cut out all of the stuff for HP. Totally worth it, but very glad I had my paper cutter! Yoiks! Nine hours of cutting?! I'm not sure anything is worth that... :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 A good pencil sharpener. Wish I could help you out with this one, because I have yet to find a really good one, but I wish I had one. :iagree: I would recommend a sharpener that screws into the wall!! I can not tell you how much time was wasted looking for a pencil sharpener. I ended up purchasing this one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GP0VIU Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami in UT Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 What are y'all using white boards for? I can't remember reading about them in WTM. I use white boards for spelling practice, teaching grammar especially diagramming, math, math, and math. If one of my ds' are having issues figuring out a problem then it goes on the white board where they write it larger than on paper. This helps them to see what they weren't getting. Also if there is a list of things I need them to do, it gets put on a white board. We use the white boards a lot, it really helps to cut down on the scratch paper clutter that would be hanging around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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