Tool Time

Podcast #55

It’s that time of year again! Back to Homeschool! This makes it Tool Time.. Who else is excited? It’s always fun to get ready for the new year. Kids enjoy it as much as parents! Don’t go into the new year unprepared! In this episode, we take a look at the tools you need to get ready to tackle the near year. Whether you are new to homeschooling, or a veteran, we have you covered. What should you fill your “tackle box” with? What do you need to do to get ready? We go over the list of items you might want to have in your arsenal.

Plus, there is something so fun about picking out new school supplies and having all of your household areas covered and ready to go! Get the kids involved. Let them help make a list of items you need to pick up. It is fun for younger kids to pick-out their own supplies (with mom’s help, of course)

Some of the tools you may need:

Crayons
Colored Pencils
Washable Markers
Pencils
Pens – colored and black/blue
Pencil pouches
Notebooks
Notebook paper
Graphing Paper
Construction paper/Colored Paper
3×5 cards
Binders
Erasers
Pencil Sharpeners
Rulers
Scissors
Laminator and laminating sheets
Backpack
Glue/Glue Sticks
Folders
File Folders
Tape
Staplers
White Out
Post-it Notes
Journals
Composition Notebooks
Planners
Calculators – graphing or regular
Laptops/tablets/Computers
Appropriate software and apps

Also important tools:

Co-op and support group memebrships _ You can find co-ops and support groups here www.FPEA.com/groups
FPEA Membership

Here are a few links that can help you with your shopping:

https://www.walmart.com/cp/back-to-school/1071204

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/tips/a17427/school-shopping-lists/

https://www.target.com/c/school-office-supplies/-/N-5xsxr

The above lists should give you the help you need to find the right tools to get you on the right track this year! We hope that you are as excited about the new year, or refreshing your year, as we are!

Join us this September in Sanibel Island for both fun and learning. Make a staycation of of this FPEA STEM Conference. Sanibel is a beautiful area with lots to explore.