What would you buy for your homeschool if you only had $100 to spend?

Would you spend it on books and office supplies, or would you spend it on educational toys and games?

Well, here's a sneak peak into my favorite homeschool items - and I'll keep the list to a minimum of $100. These are items that, in the past 6 years, have won a top spot in our homeschool resource list.

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Snap Circuits

This basic set of circuits has been used over and over in our homeschool. All children (whether they are engineer/math minded or not) will enjoy creating projects with these circuits. My kids' favorite is the flying saucer.

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

This books holds so many sweet memories for me and my children. We read it when they were younger, and even now they ask me to read it again.

In our homeschool, it really helped get all of us excited about and interested in nature study.

Trust me. This is a magical book - and any of the Burgess Books are just as good.

Sharpie Markers (Fine Point for Tracing)

Tracing Paper

We trace a lot of maps in our homeschool, and these supplies are constantly being replenished. I've found that lots of fun colored sharpies and a pad of tracing paper - along with maps of your choice to trace - provide hours of learning and fun.

This year we created a geography table, and it gets so much use!

JAM Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

Music plays an integral role in our homeschool.

Whether it is listening to classical music as the backdrop to our day, or working on a SQUILT lesson, I love my portable Bluetooth speaker!

(I've also fallen in love with the Jam Transit headphones, but those don't fit in this budget!)

8 1/2 x 11 Student Dry Erase Board

Fine Tip Expo Dry Erase Markers

This year, in Essentials grammar program, Grant and I spend a lot of time diagramming sentences.

It works very well for me to have my own board, while Grant diagrams on his Quid et Quo.

We also use the board for working math problems during instruction.

The possibilities for white boards are ENDLESS. And, it's really funny what dry erase markers do for the soul!

Educating The Whole Hearted Child

This book is a MUST HAVE for any homeschooling parent. I have appreciated the wisdom, encouragement, and practical suggestions offered in this comprehensive homeschooling manual.

(This book also makes a great gift for a new homeschooling mom!)

What would you buy if someone gave you $100 for your homeschool? Share it in the comments below!

We are in Holy Week.

I find that one of the best ways for me to worship is through MUSIC.

I also find that one of the best ways to learn about HISTORY is through MUSIC.

George Frederick Handel, a composer from the Baroque Era, composed The Messiah, an oratorio using text from the King James version of the Bible.

A part of that oratorio is the "Hallelujah Chorus", which is traditionally sung at Easter. There is so much rich history and tradition surrounding this piece of music (download the lesson below and I'll tell you more!).

And, by the way, this little lesson is a perfect complement to the composer study in Classical Conversations, Cycle 1!

Please enjoy this complimentary download, which teaches your children (and YOU) all about the "Hallelujah Chorus", as well as a little about the Baroque Era, what an oratorio is, and much more!

SQUILT Curriculum users tell me they love these lessons because they are EASY to use, 100% internet linked, and it makes them feel that music is approachable, and MOST IMPORTANTLY - enjoyable!

Free SQUILT Music Appreciation Lesson --- Hallelujah Chorus

Download Handel's Hallelujah Chorus SQUILT lesson

Visit the SQUILT Music Appreciation site to learn about the FULL SQUILT curriculum, download samples, and more!

Favorite Homeschool Items (If I Had Only $100)