Critterfixer Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I thought this might be fun. I'll go first. I don't know how I'd homeschool without my laser printer/copier. What did I do before I had that thing? I might call it bad names, gripe about the cost of toner and give it the evil eye when it jams up on me, but I would be a seriously unhappy Mama if that thing died on me. What about y'all? What things can you not imagine trying to do without when it comes to school, school planning, and so forth? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 COFFEE! Excel. Printer is a close third. These forums. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 . . . library . . . homeschool consignment shop . . . thrift shops and garage sales Can you tell that I homeschool on the cheap? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Library and printer definitely. In fact, I'm pretty sure I could homeschool solely with those two things if need be. Sent from my HTCD200LVW using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8ermaiden Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 The internet. I literally would not even want to/try to homeschool without access to the internet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Two day Amazon shipping. A stack of white boards. ETA: And, hey you can order the latter from the former with Prime shipping... https://www.amazon.com/Norwood-Commercial-Furniture-NOR-CID1045-24-Lapboards/dp/B01C35K79I/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1479057224&sr=8-1&keywords=whiteboard+lapboard Edited November 13, 2016 by Farrar 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) nm Edited December 25, 2016 by ..Kathy.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Personal collection of books. It is worth the scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Internet Amazon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 COFFEE! Excel. Printer is a close third. These forums. Yes!!! 100%!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callapidder Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 ...naps. :) Also, Amazon. And the Internet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysanders Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Two day Amazon shipping. A stack of white boards. ETA: And, hey you can order the latter from the former with Prime shipping... https://www.amazon.com/Norwood-Commercial-Furniture-NOR-CID1045-24-Lapboards/dp/B01C35K79I/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1479057224&sr=8-1&keywords=whiteboard+lapboard What do you use a whole stack for? I'm curious. And yes. Amazon prime is awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 What do you use a whole stack for? I'm curious. And yes. Amazon prime is awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We only have a dozen (I didn't see the specific set we have, but they were basically just like the ones I linked), but they just travel around the house. Or we leave something on one of them for awhile. They get used as lap desks. They go outside for art. They get pulled out during co-op. I like having plenty handy. At one point we had one per kid and it was so not enough! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Library, laser printer, coffee. And my kids...I'm thankful they are relatively easy to homeschool (learning doesn't always come easily but attitudes are generally good and they enjoy it). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 my husband (who takes younger ones out when they are being rowdy, does laundry & cooks lunch when he's home, watches the kids so I can have a night out with my friends or alone, supports me in everything & pays for all the stuff I "need" (want)) And yeah, the internet, Amazon, WTM boards, my computer, and books! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 iPad, Mac, AirPrint enabled black and color laser printers, OneNote, internet, and the library. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 my husband (who takes younger ones out when they are being rowdy, does laundry & cooks lunch when he's home, watches the kids so I can have a night out with my friends or alone, supports me in everything & pays for all the stuff I "need" (want)) And yeah, the internet, Amazon, WTM boards, my computer, and books! I was going to say "husband" also. So many times I've been frustrated, ready to give up, lost without a plan, etc, and he pulls me through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLife Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 The used book store 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 OneNote Library Internet My big huge desk Dry erase markers Printer/scanner and computer An ability to find good deals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 ...naps. :) Do you have a link for this, it sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) binders. (I have eleven binders in use right now for organizing various aspects of our homeschooling, and only two kids who are actually school-aged.) my copier/printer. (With which to fill up said binders.) my homeschool friend and her kids. (The only homeschoolers in the area who will associate with my family, as we are a minority religious denomination.) this forum. With only one homeschool friend whose educational philosophies and kids' levels are very different from mine, the folks here are my only place to turn when dealing with education-related decisions or struggles. ETA: and quiet time. I would be insane without quiet time. Edited November 13, 2016 by La Condessa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Dry erase markers and white boards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Kids... Lol. Just stating the obvious. Actually it could be kinda fun I could homeschool myself. I think this forum would possibly be up on the list for me. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Kids... Lol. Just stating the obvious. Actually it could be kinda fun I could homeschool myself. I think this forum would possibly be up on the list for me. Haha. You beat me to it. I was so going to answer 'kids'. Us Aussies must think alike...😉😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Mine would be internet connection and library card. Because hooray for free resources.I did not mention coffee, because that goes without saying. Wait, I just did mention coffee. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Husband! Seriously, when I have a bad day (which seems like pretty often) he is right there doing whatever needs to be done, giving me a break, taking care of supper, supporting me. Without him, I probably would've given up a long time ago. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The library. We started hsing in 1982, when "computers" were Commodore Vic 20s and "printers" were 9-pin dot matrix. No such things as scanners, and I don't remember photocopying being commonly done, either. All I need is the library and I'm good to go. Well, also children. :hat: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Turboscan app on my phone. Quickly turns things into a pdf. Paper cutter. X-acto from Staples, the big arm kind. Printer/copier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadenceSophia Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 The internet, white boards, and web based book sellers are top of my list but I'll add a couple others.. Proper Dixon-Ticonderoga pencils and big pink erasers. Embossed handwriting paper. Heavy duty sheet protectors (and obviously all the makers, colored binders and divider tabs to go with them.) An abacus. Boy that list makes us sound really school-at-homey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 *Book collection-which means all those used book and thrift stores and curriculum sales where I've found some incredible treasures. *Ipad/internet-and this forum directly *coffee and sometimes jack and coke.😜 *Amazon prime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Embossed handwriting paper. :drool5: I think I have to have me some of this. In the paper department, I'm very fond of notebook paper with reinforced binder holes. That kind of paper has saved me many a headache over the years. I'm also thankful for my wide array of Sharpies, particularly my silver ones. They are my go-to for Latin vocabulary and grammar cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 computer and internet access copier/printer and lots of paper Coffee, Advil, and chocolate chips (they *are* medicinal) ;) whiteboards and dry erase markers library and library book sales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverFamily Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I second the chocolate :) (my personal stash is a sanity saver at times) Also... My husband This forum Internet, computer, copier/printer Freezer Meals/crockpot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 husband and his employment. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Computer, internet, paper....and sticky tabs. I seriously need a constant supply of those things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Not much that hasn't been said, but I will say my IRL homeschool community as well. The women (my mentors! my children's mentors and co-op teachers and scout leaders and field trip guides) have been our constants after the library, my copy of the WTM, my R&S catalog, my MP catalog, my online friends and WTM forums, awesome homeschool mom blogs, etc. etc.) But our RL friends and support have kept us going many times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama2 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 My top ten: 1. God's grace. 2. My children. 3. My husband. 4. Coffee. 5. Wool socks. 6. Homeschool funds. 7. Amazon Prime. 8. The Well-Trained Mind Forums. 9. Daily exercise. 10. A reasonable bed time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Toys Art supplies Science supplies (household things when they are younger. Real science stuff now in high school.) Balls and bats and . . . . Woodworking stuff and leather working stuff and soap carving stuff and . . . I'm a hands on learner with hands on kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I could totally Homeschool without children. If I weren't educating them, I could educate me! All the languages I've always wanted to learn, all the good books. I'd have a blast working through AOPS on my own. Handcrafts galore! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 At one time or the other, I have schooled/tutored with the loss of everything possible to lose. I just look at what I do have and use it. Humans are designed to learn. No matter what we learn. Some of us are hardwired to have a greater desire and ability to learn than others. Depending on our environment, what is readily available to learn might or might not be currently valued by the mainstream and those in power. That doesn't mean we are not learning though, and doesn't mean that what we are learning is not important. During the times of greatest poverty and exclusion, I have seen people learn things that were of great benefit to themselves and others later on. I am at peace with loss of resources. Exclusion is harder, even though I know it often leads to usefulness later on. Exclusion makes me sad. And sometimes confused in general and particularly confused about human value and all sorts of things like that. I cannot claim to weather exclusion as gracefully as lack of resources. I have never had to teach with a total lack of paper. Often we have not been able to store paper, but did have access to a limited amount of scrap paper. We talked about severe paper rationing in the underground bunker thread. That was interesting. I think I could adapt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/487962-10-books-in-an-underground-bunker/?p=5192069&do=findComment&comment=5192069 We used to have silly minimalism threads on the weekends. Edited November 15, 2016 by Hunter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Coffee and red pen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeMum Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Yerba mate tea A collection of bookmarked homeschool resource websites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Contact paper! In my 5th year of homeschooling...and sitting here trying to remember ever using contact paper. Nope. Don't think it ever occurred to me to buy any. What do you use it for that you wouldn't be able to homeschool without it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 My faith- without God's strength and guidance there's no way on earth I could do this. Without Him providing a good job for my husband I don't think I'd have the lifestyle we have. My husband Coffee, wine and chocolate :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama2 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/487962-10-books-in-an-underground-bunker/?p=5192069&do=findComment&comment=5192069 We used to have silly minimalism threads on the weekends. They were fun, too! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) In my 5th year of homeschooling...and sitting here trying to remember ever using contact paper. Nope. Don't think it ever occurred to me to buy any. What do you use it for that you wouldn't be able to homeschool without it? Contact paper is how I take my library sale finds and turn them into Books With Slightly More Presence TM that might just make it through more than one child. ;) My kids are hard on books. I pass lots of books down the line to save costs. For example, child # 5 is using my contact paper covered set of Miquon workbooks (used with a sleeve and dry erase markers) that all his older siblings have used. I'm *that* cheap, and contact paper helps make it happen. :) Edited November 16, 2016 by Zoo Keeper 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8ermaiden Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Usborne. I know they're kind of a love or hate it thing, but we loooove. E has hit the phase of reading to learn where she's pulling the reference books off the shelves and just eating them up. Right now she's all about the children's picture atlas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Usborne... Right now she's all about the children's picture atlas. Same here! And the body book. What else does she like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8ermaiden Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Well we have all the "Usborne Encyclopedia of"s, and she really likes them. As well as the lift the flap Egypt book and a bunch of Bille B. Brown early chapter books. I'll have to see what else I can add now that she's so into it. We've used them since we started homeschooling, but now she's grabbing them on her own! Oh, and she loves spooky and mystery stories, but she's too young for a lot of the really good ones. We just found the old Usborne Spinechillers series. And they're perfect. I turned to my husband and said, whenever I'm looking for something specific, Usborne always seems to have the answer!I should sell it, but that would be So so dangerous. Edited November 16, 2016 by Sk8ermaiden 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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