Everything You Need to Perfect Your Homeschooling Setup
Here’s a helpful list of everything you need to make homeschooling a breeze.

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While parents have different reasons to choose to homeschool, once you’ve taken that decision you have to start thinking about providing your child with all the necessary tools and supplies that will get him or her on the road to academic success.
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Creating a classroom-like space at home that encourages learning, analytical thinking, and creative freedom is extremely important. You can set up different workspaces for lessons and individual assignments to give your child some privacy and independence.
Encourage your student to customize their desk with science or art stickers and store their workbooks and supplies in close proximity to imitate the setup of a typical classroom.
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Here, we rounded up a list of homeschooling essentials—from the best laptop to artist-worthy drawing supplies—that will help you start your homeschooling journey.

Apple iPad
No matter how old your child is, he or she can greatly benefit from having a tablet. There are plenty of homeschooling apps available on the iTunes store (including Apple’s Classroom app) that could enhance the learning process. He or she could also use it as an e-Reader on the go. The iPad is also very convenient when it comes to planning lessons, managing to-do lists, and tracking progress, which is something every parent would appreciate.
To buy: from $329, apple.com

Kingart 12-Piece Original Gold Aqua Handle Brush
These professional-grade brushes will make your child look forward to art class. Handcrafted from wood, the handles have an ergonomic design to reduce muscle fatigue and provide maximum control. The bristles have first been baked to ensure softness and optimal absorption and then bound together with nickel-plated brass ferrules.
To buy: $151, saksfifthavenue.com

Puro Sound Labs JuniorJams
Whether your child is listening to a lecture or simply enjoying some music, a pair of headphones is a must for your homeschool setup. Designed with children in mind, the Puro Sound Labs headphones limit harmful volumes protecting your child’s hearing over time. They deliver crystal-clear sound while blocking ambient noise so your child can focus on the audio. The built-in microphone makes it ideal for online learning while the soft vegan leather covers are comfortable enough to be worn for hours.
To buy: $60, purosound.com

Faber-Castel Polychromos Artists' Watercolor Pencils, Wood Case of 120
These premium watercolor pencils will allow your child to unleash his or her creative potential like a true pro. The set includes a whopping 120 pencils with break-resistant and fully water-soluble leads made with high-quality pigments that deliver vibrant colors. The set comes in a beautiful wood box that makes storage a breeze.
To buy: $650, fabercastell.com

MacBook Air
When it comes to choosing a laptop for your little student the MacBook Air is without equal. It is light and portable so even a child can easily carry it around and powerful enough to create school presentations, do homework and play educational videos.
To buy: from $899, apple.com

Louis Vuitton LV Elizabeth Pencil Pouch
Your little fashionista will love this beautiful Louis Vuitton pencil pouch sporting a colorful tie-dye pattern in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. It is the most stylish way to store pencils, pens, and other small writing supplies.
To buy: $525, louisvuitton.com

Modern Kid Press Workbooks Number Tracing Book for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 3-5
This Amazon best-selling workbook will help your child get acquainted with numbers as well as learn how to recognize them. With plenty of exercises inside, he or she will also get a lot of handwriting experience that will improve his or her penmanship skills.
To buy: $6, amazon.com

Flash Kids Complete Curriculum Workbooks
These comprehensive workbooks include hundreds of pages of exercises that will help your child master reading, math, writing, language, and even art skills. The lessons are presented in a playful and engaging way that makes learning fun and the workbooks are available for kids of all ages and grades.
To buy: from $6, barnesandnoble.com

Morgan Swivel Desk Chair with Storage
Every piece of furniture should be as functional as this handcrafted swivel chair. The padded seat lifts up to reveal storage perfect for small items such as pencils, journals, or post-it notes.
To buy: $729, neimanmarcus.com

Pottery Barn Kids Belden Storage Kids Desk & Hutch
Creating an inspiring workspace that encourages learning is essential. The Belden desk has plenty of space to keep your student’s school supplies and books organized. The two side drawers are great for storing smaller items while the two cubbies on the hutch are ideal for books. Your child will love customizing the pinboard with his of her favorite photos.
To buy: $549, potterybarnkids.com

Papier Personalized Notebooks
Papier’s new line of customizable notebooks is a great way to inspire a love for writing in your child. They come in over 500 front and back cover designs and some of them are even available in multiple colors. Of course, don’t forget to personalize the notebooks with your child’s name.
To buy: $27, papier.com

kate spade new york Colorblock Pen & Pencil Set
This beautiful set consisting of a pen and a pencil in color block pastel hues is a must-have for any student—or adult, for that matter.
To buy: $43, katespade.com

Crate & Kids Maze Wide White Geometric Bookcase
If you need to add additional storage in your child’s room, this eye-catching maze-inspired bookcase will do the job perfectly. With multiple shelves and compartments of different sizes, it can accommodate anything from textbooks, school, and art supplies to toys and other decor items. It is only 32 inches high so even the top shelves are easily reachable by kids.
To buy: $429, crateandbarrel.com

Crate & Kids Large White Adjustable Kids Table With 30" Legs
This functional table can work as your student’s study space as well as his or her impromptu crafts station. The sleek design includes adjustable and interchangeable legs that can transform it into a coffee table in no time.
To buy: $239, crateandbarrel.com

Marsh Deluxe Steel-Rite Magnetic Wall Mounted Chalkboard
Whether you are explaining a new math concept or teaching your child a foreign language, this chalkboard will come in handy throughout your entire homeschooling journey. It measures two by three feet and has a porcelain steel writing surface that requires less chalk consumption. The board also features oak wood frames and a chalk tray.
To buy: $120, wayfair.com
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