When you first move into a home or an apartment, before you start making meals in your new kitchen, it helps to check that you have some staple ingredients and equipment on hand. That way, you won’t one day find yourself stuck in the middle of a recipe without any beaters to beat your egg whites. In the same way, as you prepare to use the Wisdom Wonder curriculum to share a feast of ideas with your child(ren) at home or in the classroom, you’ll find you get the best results if you put in that bit of extra time to set up your space.

With that in mind, here is a list of items we suggest you have on hand in your learning space. We also encourage you to think outside the box. If you don’t already have something from the list and don’t wish to buy it, feel free to find a substitute that works for you!

Technology

Camera (phone camera is also fine)
Printer or photo printer

From the kitchen

Mason Jars (or small containers)
Paper plates
Paper towels / rags
Waterproof Table Cloth
Toothpicks
Baking Sheet or Tray
Clothespins
Cotton balls
Deck of cards
Ruler
Tissue paper
Q tips
Yarn

Office

Cardboard and boxes
Cardstock
Pencils
Scissors, child size
Sharpie Markers
White printer paper

Art / Craft

Assorted Collage Materials
Crayons, jumbo
Chalk, outdoor
Colored Pencils, jumbo
Construction Paper, assorted colors
Craft Glue
Glue Sticks
Markers
Masking/Painter’s Tape
Paint Brushes
Popsicle Sticks
Tempera Paints
Watercolor Paints

Play / Education

Colorful Wood Blocks
Standard Unit Blocks

Download PDF checklist HERE

What items have you found essential for life with littles? How do you set up your homeschooling space? We’d love to see! Send us photos or tag us on Instagram @wisdomwonderproject #myhomeschoolspace!