
Quick Guide to Homeschool Preschool: 19 Basic Supplies for Success
Hi friends & welcome back to the blog! Today I am going to be sharing with you a quick guide for homeschool preschool with 19 basic supplies for success.
Many of us are entering uncharted territory right now – and that is homeschooling our children. And, many of us are going to be homeschooling our preschoolers.
Unlike myself, many of you do not hold Masters Degrees in Teaching, therefore need a little help as to what exactly you need in your home in order to start homeschool preschool. Well, today I will be sharing that list with you!
Before we get started, I’d like to share with you a few recent posts of mine that I just know you will love:
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Now, let’s get to it!
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Quick Guide to Homeschool Preschool: 19 Basic Supplies for Success
The Basics



This is a list of the absolute basics. If you have NOTHING ELSE in your homeschool preschool classroom, have these items:
- Books (the most important supply of all)
- A good, sturdy Desk
- Desk Chairs
- Bookshelf
- ABC & Number Posters
- Crayons
- Washable Markers
- Pencils
- Workbooks
- Plain White Paper
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks
- Glue
- Stickers
- Counting Manipulatives
- Other Manipulatives
- Flashcards
- Printer
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Extras



These are the items that are NICE to have. They are not necessity, but they are really convenient when running homeschool preschool for your child!
- Laminator
- Cardstock
- CD Player
- CDs
- Play Kitchen
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- Timer
- Clock
- Colored Pencils
- Puzzles
- Art Cart
- Storage Shelf with Bins
- Storage Bins for Sensory Play
- Rice for Sensory Play
- Beans for Sensory Play
- Sensory Play Manipulatives
- Dress Up Costumes
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Pom Poms
- Pipe Cleaners
- Tissue Paper
- Beads
- Map (Included in Posters in the “Basics” List)
- Globe
- Jump Rope
- Balls
- Bike
- Paint
- Playdoh
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Don’t Forget to Play



Friends, one thing I want you to remember: a child age 2-5 years old’s most important task is playing. This is how they learn.
Do not worry so much about the academics. If you INSIST on having the perfect homeschool preschool classroom setup, then get the supplies above – it will be wonderful.
But, if you simply are too overwhelmed by the thought of homeschool preschool – let your child just play. They will learn TONS by playing.
This is a great article about how children learn through play. I suggest reading it ASAP!
This is another great article about why play is so important during the preschool years (and is why we have chosen a “PLAYSCHOOL” versus a PRESCHOOL for our own son).
So, some of you may wonder, why would I post an article about homeschool preschool supplies if I firmly believe in play as the number one task for my preschooler?
That’s simple: because I am a teacher (K-6 credential, Masters in Teaching) and I want to help those of you who ARE homeschooling their preschoolers this fall.
I know how daunting the task of homeschooling can be, especially for parents without an background in education – so I want to help.
Don’t Worry About Electronics



A lot of these “homeschool supplies lists” contain laptops and tablets as supplies. I am not doing that. Why? Because children don’t NEED them in order to learn.
Children will get PLENTY of exposure to laptops and tablets as they go through elementary, middle, and high school – so you don’t have to worry about that.
They will catch on very QUICKLY when they are introduced to this equipment in school.
So, don’t worry about getting a laptop or tablet for your preschooler – in fact, try holding off on buying them one until you absolutely cannot wait any longer (which should be the middle school years).
You will thank me someday.
Takeaways
I hope you have enjoyed this quick, basic guide to homeschool preschool. Remember, friends, don’t make it complicated. Your child will learn naturally through play.
There really isn’t much work you need to worry about doing – anything you do for them academically is simply “extra” and a “bonus” for them (which is great, but not necessary).
So, if you’re sweating homeschool preschool lurking around the corner, try not to. It’ll all work out and you will do a fantastic job with these 19 basic tools you need for your homeschool preschool classroom set up.
If you are a parent who has bought all the extras, give yourself a pat on the back. You’re doing great, too!
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Such a timely article. I love how you remind to not make it too complicated and to incorporate play into the school day. Sometimes the best way to learn is through a game. My kids also love taking the classroom outside for a lesson or two. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, play is SO important! Many people don’t realize this! You are welcome. Thanks for reading 🙂
Such a great article. I will be using some of your tips as I start home schooling my little one.
Thank you so much, Adriana <3
super awesome, super helpful post on homeschool preschool. I will share this with my next door neighbor. she has a pre-schooler and a kindergartner. All of this will be so helpful.
Thank you for sharing it, Melissa! I appreciate you! 🙂
This is a great list of supplies! It is easy to think of the obvious (art supplies) but all of the rest; globe, chalkboard/white board, storage – such important items to have!
Yes, they’re all super important to have while homeschool preschool-ing! 🙂
Yay I needed this tips thanks so much I enjoyed reading ❤️
Good! You’re welcome! <3