Gift Guide: Gifts for Homeschool Families
Finding gifts for homeschool families can be a challenge. This Gift Guide highlights favorite products that will delight both friends and homeschool families alike.
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Arts and Crafts
Whether done individually or as a family project, arts and crafts provide hours of creative and imaginative fun for all ages and make wonderful gifts for homeschooling families:
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Books
Whether you’re showing board books to your babies and toddlers, reading aloud to your children, or encouraging your older children to read on their own, book play a fun and vital part in a homeschool family’s day:
Sing a Song of Seasons
This 366-page book is filled with bright, whimsical artwork and delightful poetry–one nature poem for each day of the year. The poetry is perfect for reading, copywork, and memorization activities. The cheery artwork can serve as inspiration for your own art projects. This book will delight for years to come!
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Engineering
Building things comes naturally for most kids, and that’s why these projects make great gifts:
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Furniture
Furniture, Children
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Games, Educational, Children 3+
Children, from a very young age, love learning how to play games. The selection of games below are both fun and educational:
My Favorite Herbal Adventure Game
Children of all ages love playing this game! Race to the top of the hill to collect huckleberries while finding remedies for ailments such as bug bites, splinters, and scratches that happen along the trail. The cooperation cards invite a feeling of cooperation verses competition. Fun and educational for the whole family!
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Games, Educational, Children 8+
Step away from your “game comfort zone” and try an exciting new game this year. Is there a game in the recommendations below that would make a nice addition to your current game collection? Educational games always make great gifts for homeschool families:
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History
Travel through history with these fun and educational games, books and maps:
History Inspiration
- Oregon Trail Game ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Hands-On History Projects
- timelines
- maps
- games
- lap books
- history studies
- holidays
Kindergarten
While play is the best form of learning for 5-year-olds, fun learning games and activities can be introduced at this age to lay the foundation for the exciting years of learning that lie ahead:
Kindergarten Inspiration
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Math
Math manipulatives, games, and activities can help increase understanding and make learning math more fun:
Math Inspiration
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Movies
Scroll through our Family-Friendly Movie Guide to find the perfect movies for your family:
Outdoor Play
Spending time outdoors in nature, getting physical exercise, and enjoying the fresh air is an essential part of living an educated life. Check out these outdoor play recommendations:
Outdoor Play Inspiration
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Planning
Every homeschooling parent appreciates a good planning system to keep their homeschool running smoothly. These recommended items can help keep things running smoothly:
Planning Inspiration
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Pre-K
Like Kindergarteners, Pre-Schoolers learn best through play. These colorful gift ideas are sure to capture the imagination of your child:
Pre-K Inspiration
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Reading
Vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills can be developed and enhance through the use of games, activity cards, and manipulatives:
Reading Inspiration
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- Plugo Letters, Word Building Kit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Dabble Word Game – Enhances Memory, Spelling, and Vocabulary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Science
What homeschooling family doesn’t enjoy a good science project? Check out the recommendations below:
Science Inspiration
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- Wecode Pad Coding Robot Kit for Kids, 388-Piece ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- National Geographic Circuit Maker Kit, 120 Projects ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Science Lab, 75 Easy Experiments⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Spelling Games
Spelling games for your most reluctant speller! Games make learning fun:
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Stocking Stuffers
Looking for small gifts to use as stocking stuffers? Check out these options or browse for your own fun and educational gifts below:
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Storage
Finding adequate storage is always a pressing need for homeschooling families. With the help of carts, shelves, and organizers, all creative and educational supplies can be returned to their proper place. These practical gifts for homeschool famililies will be so appreciated:
Homeschool Supply Storage
Rolling Mobile utility cart
Rotating art supply organizer
Storage Inspiration
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- Lockable Storage Bins with Lids ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Plastic Storage Bin with Removeable Tray ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- 6-Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, Large ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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