Use
this post as a guide for purchasing all the necessary supplies and
curricula for your Middle School Student(s). There will be a separate post
for Elementary School Students.
All books and supplies should be clearly marked with your child's name. I have provided shopping links for most items for your convenience.
Some things to note:
- You are not required to purchase from the provided links, but it will save you time (and most times, money).
- I have chosen to provide shopping links primarily via Amazon and Rainbow Resource. I buy as much of my curriculum from Rainbow Resource as possible because I like to support them. They are a family-owned business that provides a very high-level customer service experience. They have also homeschooled themselves.
- Required books and supplies are highlighted in green.
- I
have included some helpful hints, and extra resources that will make
your year of learning more enjoyable. These extra resources will be highlighted in yellow, and are not required to purchase.
General Supplies
- Backpack
- 2 - 3-ring binders https://amzn.to/4aesnl0
- Binder dividers with pockets for each binder https://amzn.to/3JR7uBF
- Supply pouch (available during back-to-school shopping for as low as $1)
- Supply pouch should be equipped with:
- 5 pencils
- 2 large erasers
- Colored pens for correcting and editing https://amzn.to/4dz1Em8
- Scissors (appropriate for your child's grip)
- Wide ruled lined paper
- Water Bottle
- Snack bag (can be disposable - does not need to be a designated snack bag unless that would be beneficial to your child)
Language Arts
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR OWN COPY OF ANY LISTED CURRICULA FOR THEIR CLASS.
- PUBLIC SPEAKING
Introduction to Public Speaking by IEW - https://www.rainbowresource.com/023254.html - WRITING
- Following Narnia Volume 1 by IEW - this can be purchased with OR without the teacher's book.
Teacher's book is helpful to parents that are unfamiliar with IEW's
model, but not mandatory to own. (There will be a teacher's book on
campus for reference.)
Student Book only - https://www.rainbowresource.com/051636.html
Student/Teacher combo - https://www.rainbowresource.com/051637.html - Banish Boring Words - https://www.rainbowresource.com/071713.html
- LITERATURE
- The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis https://www.rainbowresource.com/002515.html
- The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis https://www.rainbowresource.com/055893.html
- The Horse and His Boy, by C.S. Lewis https://www.rainbowresource.com/003359.html
- Or you could buy the complete set of Narnia Books https://www.rainbowresource.com/080994.html
- GRAMMAR
- Fix It Grammar Level 4
by IEW - I recommend purchasing the Teacher Book for this resource. It
streamlines the correcting process as you are checking your students'
work each day.
Student Book only - https://www.rainbowresource.com/018467.html
Student/Teacher combo - https://www.rainbowresource.com/080594.html
Science
All Elementary Levels will be learning from Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics by Apologia. https://www.rainbowresource.com/055719.html (ebook https://amzn.to/3whO7Pj)
- All syllabi will be written with homework recommendations using one of these Notebooking Journals. These journals are highly recommended for Emergent and Intermediate levels. It is required for Upper Elementary.
Junior Notebooking Journal - https://www.rainbowresource.com/055721.html
Notebooking Journal - https://www.rainbowresource.com/055720.html - Our family enjoys using the audio version of the text to read along each lesson.
CD - https://www.rainbowresource.com/055720.html
MP3 - https://www.apologia.com/shop/chemistry-and-physics-mp3-download-audiobook/?_gl=1*1nndy05*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS38alfj2XAWk8pmuHT8JpfkFFAM4IVqOOJ2KbaGA7iIV_-EMtU968k8aArvuEALw_wcB - Rainbow Resource offers several combination packages to save a few dollars - check them out!
Art
- Basic Sketch Set that includes quality sketch pencils and erasers https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Storage-Organization/Storage/Drawing-Board-with-Clip---18-x-18/p/147376?queryId=759809f557d0a84bb85dda79a19938b4
- Wooden Sketch Board - 18x18 inches https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Storage-Organization/Storage/Drawing-Board-with-Clip---18-x-18/p/147376?queryId=759809f557d0a84bb85dda79a19938b4
Fitness
- Participation in Fitness Class is required every week. Children should come wearing clothes and shoes that are suitable to engage in physical activity. When possible based on weather, Fitness Class will happen outdoors.
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