(Home) school is in session. As the coronavirus quarantine forces more and more schools across the U.S. to shut their doors in favor of distance learning, stocking up on homeschooling essentials is a great way to maintain a sense of routine while life is anything but. What’s more, we’ve curated a list of the top deals we've seen on homeschool supplies, so you don’t have to break the bank doing it.
Sure, you can dash to the store and grab a few of these necessities, but that kind of defeats the point of self-isolation, doesn’t it? We’ve found everything you need on Amazon and Wayfair, so you can have all your homeschool must-haves delivered right to your door.
First things first, you’ll need a desk, and if you're working from home, your own office desk probably won't do. We’ve found some compact options for kids of all ages. Kids need routine, and creating a work zone can help make homeschooling a lot easier. We suggest finding a space for their desk where you’re able to check in on their progress, away from other key area such as bedrooms and the kitchen. This will help create a routine and sense of separation between work and play zones.
An easel or whiteboard will keep kids engaged and save on paper - great for parents and children alike. It’s important to create a schedule and set achievement goals for the day, and a whiteboard is a great way to do this and check off progress as you go.
Sure, you could order a heap of books to keep your kids engaged, but they'll clutter up study spaces and be difficult to store. Instead, consider investing in a Kid's Kindle. They're on sale right now and come with one year of FreeTime Unlimited - that's unlimited children's books (such as the Harry Potter series), meaning kids can use the kindle to practice their reading or to have some downtime and let their imagination run wild.
