Our Homeschool Supplies Checklist for the Year
Updated July 2026 · 6 min read
Before we started our new homeschool year, I did one big supply stock-up so I was not scrambling mid-week for glue sticks or a fresh notebook. Having it all on hand from day one took so much pressure off.
Here is the checklist I actually used, from the boring basics to the fun extras. You do not need all of it at once, but this is what keeps our days running smoothly.
The everyday basics
Pencils, crayons, and markers
The classics we run through constantly. I buy in bulk so we are never out mid-lesson.
Shop my picks →Notebooks and workbooks
A few notebooks and age-appropriate workbooks give us structure without me planning every single thing from scratch.
Shop my picks →Dry erase board and markers
A small whiteboard is our most-used tool. Great for practicing letters, quick math, and doodling breaks.
Shop my picks →Glue, scissors, and tape
Craft and project staples. Kid-safe scissors and washable glue save my table and my patience.
Shop my picks →Organization and extras
Storage bins and caddies
A rolling cart or caddy keeps supplies portable so we can learn at the table, the couch, or outside.
Shop my picks →A laminator
This felt extra until I used it. Laminating flashcards and activity sheets means we reuse them again and again with a dry erase marker.
Shop my picks →A supply of printer paper and ink
We print a lot of activities, so keeping paper and ink stocked saves a frustrating mid-lesson run to the store.
Shop my picks →A wall calendar
A simple calendar helps my daughter learn days and seasons and gives our week a visual rhythm.
Shop my picks →Shop this post
All my picks from this post rounded up in one spot on my Amazon storefront.
See my Amazon picks → As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.Frequently asked questions
What supplies do you actually use the most?
Our whiteboard, crayons, and workbooks get daily use. The laminator was a surprise favorite because it stretches every printable into something reusable.
Do you buy everything at once?
No. I grab the basics up front and add extras as we go. Starting simple kept me from overbuying things we did not end up needing.
How do you store it all?
A rolling cart and a few labeled bins. Keeping supplies contained and portable means we can learn anywhere without the clutter spreading through the house.
Janet
Orlando mom and homeschooler behind Planet Janet TV. I share the real finds, routines, and deals I actually use. Come say hi on Instagram.
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