New to HS with 6, 4, and 2 year old...wondering what supplies are absolutely necessary and super helpful :) For example, what notebooks are helpful for copywork and nature study? I have the Draw Write Now notebooks for possible nature study, but do you use for a copywork notebook--anything with wide lines? I am also wondering what people use to organize the papers, etc. And any added supply tips are great! Thanks!
First Timer Homeschooling Supply HELP--what do you rec'd?
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And if this helps--we are in a small house--so space is limited.
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Tecrz1
MemberI buy a large box of printer/copy paper when I catch them on sale. I print out lined copywork paper from donnayoung.com. She has both full pages and half lined/half blank for a picture. Each child has a three ring binder we stick these in along with dictated narrations, drawings, maps, and occasional math sheets. They usually use a blank sheet for nature study drawings. We don't divide by subject but you could. It keeps a nice portfolio all in one place. We like to use sheet protectors too.
If you want a regular bound notebook Mead makes some inexpensive lined composition books.
TaraPosted 10 months ago # Report Post -
My guys always loved Drawn Write Now! For primary grades, we use these composition books, which we've bought at Walmart:
http://www.amazon.com/Mead-MEA09956-Primary-Journal-K-2nd/dp/B001JTL032/ref=pd_sbs_op_1
Here's another nice option:
http://www.amazon.com/iScholar-Primary-Composition-Journal-10116/dp/B0053CN97G/ref=pd_sbs_op_2I've also used binders to organize papers from different subjects, like math, my recording of their narrations when they're young, etc - I put them all in one binder. At the end of the year, it's fun to see what's been accumulated and gives a nice record of the year to file away.
Blessings,
AimeePosted 10 months ago # Report Post -
We like the Mead Primary Journal linked to above as well - my dd6 uses one for copywork (which she often illustrates as well). We've also used a similar Mead composition book that doesn't have the blank space for drawing for All About Spelling. For a nature journal, we just use a blank artist type sketchbook. Sometimes I write from my dd's dictation, other times she writes in it by herself. Just depends.
HTH some,
JenPosted 10 months ago # Report Post -
Thank you all!! I appreciate this a ton :)
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Tcrz1--do you find that system more cost effective--even with the ink? I guess it's not much ink...but?
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Tecrz1
MemberI don't know if it's cost effective but it is very versatile. I use a digital math curriculum I print out, plus we print out notebook pages a lot. As long as I have paper and ink I can print out whatever I happen to need. I buy ink on eBay in four packs. The problem we had with the composition books was that my children are long winded and would end up using four sheets of paper but not want to do four illustrations of the same narration. They are nice but just not enough room to write a lot.
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Sue
MemberIf you are printing out copywork (or writing out quotes for them to copy), I second the idea of using either plain paper or individual sheets of handwriting paper. It's so much easier for young hands to write flat on the table/desk rather than have to deal with the edges of a notebook or the spiral binding. You can put them in a folder or binder for safekeeping.
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mom2fourboys
MemberMy secret to stocking up on school supplies, is to stock up after all the public school kids have gone back to school. Target runs the best clearance on school supplies starting the week after the public schools are back in session. I stock up on spiral notebooks, pencils, composition notebooks, backpacks and any other supplies for the whole year. They are usually 50-75% off. I still have enough notebooks and paper to hold me another whole school year because I bought so many at last year's clearance sale. I have done it this way for 5 years. I always budget a little extra for school supplies in September. It is amazing how far I can stretch a dollar! Ooh I love getting good deal.
Tammy
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Sue
MemberOh, and watch those school supply sale ads, too. I can't recall which--it's either Staples or Office Maxx or Office Depot--but one of the office supply stores usually runs back to school sales where on a certain day, they offer one item (or a few) for ridiculous prices, like one cent for a folder, ten cents for a package of notebook paper, and so on.
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mom2fourboys
MemberSue is right. My Office Depot just ran bottles of glue for 1 cent. I guess you can still buy something with a penny. lol!
Tammy
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