Printable ScholarHomeschool Supply List
A starter supply checklist for K-5 homeschool. Six categories cover everything from pencils and notebooks to math manipulatives and reading materials.
Preview of the printable
A starter supply checklist for K-5 homeschool. Six categories cover everything from pencils and notebooks to math manipulatives and reading materials.
Preview of the printable
A single-page checklist with six sections: Writing & Drawing, Paper & Notebooks, Organization, Tools, Math Manipulatives, and Reading & Reference. Each item has a checkbox, and an Our extras box at the bottom has space for anything your family adds.
The list is calibrated for one student at the K-5 level. For multiple students, scale quantities up as needed; for older students, you'll want subject-specific additions (a scientific calculator, dissection kit, foreign language workbook, etc.).
Bring the list with you on a back-to-school shopping trip, or use it digitally to build an online cart. Many of these supplies are reusable across years — the binders, manipulatives, and tools should last several school years if cared for.
The library card line is intentional. A working library card is the single highest-value homeschool supply. Don't skip it.
The math manipulatives section is light by design — counting bears, base-10 blocks, pattern blocks, and a multiplication chart cover most of K-5. You don't need an expensive curriculum-branded kit. The free multiplication chart on this site is fine to start.
The full kit is designed to work together. Most homeschool families pair 2-3 of these.