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The bins, crayons, books and little tools that earn their spot in our homeschool, week after week. We don't sell these ourselves, we just love them.

— from Mama, at our kitchen table

♡

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ToyBox 3D Printer
mama's pick

Nature & science

ToyBox 3D Printer

3D printing made easy! Thousands of awesome toys at your fingertips, new ones added every week, and a free Creator Space so kids can design their own.

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The Good and the Beautiful

Homeschool

The Good and the Beautiful

“We’ve used The Good and the Beautiful for years now and absolutely love it!”

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Honest History Magazine

Homeschool

Honest History Magazine

History delivered to your doorstep: a regular dose of engaging, important stories from the past. For kids ages 6–12. Code LIFEWITHTHEBRANDONS for 10% off.

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Tuttle Times

Homeschool

Tuttle Times

Short stories, articles, kid entrepreneurs and activities each month on free markets, personal responsibility, American history and more.

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The Peaceful Press

Homeschool

The Peaceful Press

Homeschool curriculum for littles. Code PEACEFULYEAR for 10% off.

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Treehouse Schoolhouse

Homeschool

Treehouse Schoolhouse

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Home Room 325

Homeschool

Home Room 325

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Classical Encounters Music Curriculum

Homeschool

Classical Encounters Music Curriculum

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Hamborg Academy of Art

Art & craft

Hamborg Academy of Art

Art lessons that help kids fall in love with creating, with the tools and technique to keep growing.

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CrunchLabs Build Box

Nature & science

CrunchLabs Build Box

“Donovan’s favorite subscription box.” A new build-it-yourself toy every month, plus a video from Mark Rober.

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MEL Science

Nature & science

MEL Science

“Science boxes we love!” 100+ hands-on science kits that make screen time more worthwhile.

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KiwiCo Crates

Nature & science

KiwiCo Crates

Tinker. Create. Innovate. Super fun, hands-on projects delivered every month, for all ages.

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Nature Scavenger Hunt Cards

Nature & science

Nature Scavenger Hunt Cards

From our Nature Homeschool Favorites list. Easy prompts for getting outside and looking closer.

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Nature Anatomy

Books

Nature Anatomy

The curious parts and pieces of the natural world, beautifully illustrated.

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Ocean Anatomy

Books

Ocean Anatomy

The curious parts and pieces of the world under the sea. Perfect after a beach day.

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An Anthology of Shells

Books

An Anthology of Shells

A collection of fascinating shells from around the world, for identifying the treasures in your grid.

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The Big Book of Bugs

Books

The Big Book of Bugs

From our Nature Homeschool Favorites list.

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The Backyard Bug Book for Kids

Books

The Backyard Bug Book for Kids

Storybook, insect facts and activities for little scientists.

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Grow: A Family Guide to Plants

Books

Grow: A Family Guide to Plants

A family guide to plants and how to grow them.

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Chickenology

Books

Chickenology

The ultimate chicken encyclopedia, from our Nature Homeschool Favorites list.

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Pancakes! Cook In A Book

Books

Pancakes! Cook In A Book

An interactive recipe book kids can actually cook along with.

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Watercolor in the Woods

Art & craft

Watercolor in the Woods

Paint a whimsical world of forest animals, botanicals and toadstools.

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Beeswax Candle Making Kit

Art & craft

Beeswax Candle Making Kit

Roll-your-own beeswax candles with honeycomb sheets in pastel colors.

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Natural Sea Shell Craft Set

Art & craft

Natural Sea Shell Craft Set

Mixed ocean shells for DIY crafts, from our seashell paint palette project.

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Science & Nature Coloring Book

Art & craft

Science & Nature Coloring Book

The Wondrous Workings of Science and Nature: 40 line drawings to color.

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Greenstalk Tower Garden

Kitchen & garden

Greenstalk Tower Garden

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NutriMill Grain Mill

Kitchen & garden

NutriMill Grain Mill

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Our Favorite Bread Oven

Kitchen & garden

Our Favorite Bread Oven

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Einkorn Flour

Kitchen & garden

Einkorn Flour

The flour we bake with.

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MORE OF OUR FAVORITES

Mama's Amazon Storefront

Over the years I’ve organized my homeschool favorites: watercolor supplies, nature books, crafting projects, organization and more. Browse the whole collection.

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The Curiosity Grid filled with colorful treasures
And the onefrom our own shop

The Curiosity Grid: two clear cases, 36 little rooms each, for every treasure from the lists above and the walks in between. $25 for the set of 2, shipped free.

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