STEP 6 OF 8
Gather Your Materials
Prepare basic supplies for pen-to-paper learning. You need less than you think.
What Do I Actually Need?
Essentials
Printer (if using Little Lights heavily)
Printer paper
Pencils
Crayons
Colored pencils
Erasers
Child-safe scissors
Glue
Folders
Binder
Books
Basic storage
Helpful but Optional
Laminator
Dry erase sleeves
Cardstock
Hole punch
Paper cutter (adult use)
Manipulatives
Storage bins
Art supplies
Printer ink subscription
Household Learning Materials
Ordinary objects become powerful learning tools:
BeansButtonsBlocksCupsSpoonsToy animalsCoins (with supervision)ClothespinsPaper platesMeasuring cupsBoxesNature objects
Safety note: Always supervise young children with small objects like coins, buttons, and beans. Choose age-appropriate materials.
Homeschool Starter Supply Checklist
Sections: Must Have, Helpful, Already Own, Need to Buy, Optional Later.
Do I Need a Homeschool Room?
No. No dedicated classroom is required for Little Lights. Learning can happen anywhere:
Kitchen tableDining tableDeskReading cornerLiving roomOutdoor areaDedicated homeschool room
Focus on functionality rather than a Pinterest-perfect appearance. A kitchen table with a supply caddy works beautifully.
Simple Organization
One bin per child
Subject folders
Finished work folder
Portfolio binder
Current-week folder
Book basket
Supply caddy