Homeschool Supply List by Age Group

Early Elementary (Ages 5–8)

  • Large pencils, pencil grips, and erasers
  • Crayons, washable markers, and safety scissors
  • Glue sticks, construction paper, and craft supplies
  • Counting cubes, pattern blocks, and flashcards
  • Picture books, phonics readers, and handwriting paper
  • Magnetic letters and numbers
  • Dry-erase boards and visual schedules

Upper Elementary (Ages 9–11)

  • Wide-ruled notebooks and binders
  • Colored pencils, rulers, and highlighters
  • Multiplication charts, math manipulatives
  • Chapter books and beginner reference books
  • Simple science kits, magnifying glass
  • Planner or calendar
  • Keyboarding or basic coding tools

Middle School (Ages 12–14)

  • College-ruled paper, folders, dividers
  • Scientific calculator
  • Lab notebooks and introductory STEM kits
  • Literature, biographies, and atlases
  • More advanced art tools (watercolors, sketch pads)
  • Graph paper and protractors
  • Online learning platforms or digital tools

High School (Ages 15–18)

  • Laptops or tablets with word processing software
  • Subject-specific textbooks and curriculum
  • Lab science equipment (microscope, slides, measuring tools)
  • Graphing calculator
  • Study guides, academic planners, test prep books
  • Research tools and citation resources
  • Internship or project-based learning supplies