My Homeschool Must Haves

[@bethart1985]

We just purchased the friction pens and we love them. I worry something will happen if it gets too hot or cold but it I think when u put them back in the right temp, it reappears. I LOVE using them for my planner and my girl completely stopped using pencil and uses those for any work she has. Makes me laugh because we always swipe the mess after erasing but there is no mess because it's not an regular eraser. Haha😂 We also have the BIG paperclips for bookmarks. I realized I only like using them on workbooks that are regular paper and not on teacher's guides or anything with thicker paper because it leaves a mark. So we just use it on consumable books. Laminator is a must also! I would say our faves are a rolling cart, and a caddy for all our markers, crayons, pens etc. We also have name stamps the kids love to stamp on each page they do and a date stamp! Those make it more fun for them!

[@simplyhomeschool18]

Oh man! I’m going to have to check that out. My daughter will love being able to write with those again. She loves the frixtion pens. 😬 I cannot wait to start using my large paperclips. Yes on the rolling carts. We literally have 6 in our homeschool room. 1 for each of us! Lol. Excessive maybe?!? 🤷🏻‍♀️ I love the idea of the name stamp. Such a fun idea. I did pick up the date stamp that you mentioned. I can’t wait to use that either. Maybe I’ll have the kids use it each day. They might find that fun. I’m for sure using it for my junk journaling as well. Thanks for hanging out Beth! Have a wonderful weekend❣️

[@franimwalle2364]

I will have to try the 32 lb paper. Thank you.

[@simplyhomeschool18]

It works wonders. 😉

[@theculturedkidlanguages]

Haha i LOVE that you also have a laminator as your must have! I couldn't live without mind at all! It even goes with me when we go away on summer break! Is that a little too obsessed? haha

[@simplyhomeschool18]

Lol. It might be obsessive just a little bit! 🤣 But hey, if you enjoy using it, then that’s all that matters.

[@theculturedkidlanguages]

@@simplyhomeschool18 Absolutely. Always the case! haha have a great weekend! x

[@KHCAL]

Hi! Do you have a link to your preferred planner? Thanks!❤

[@simplyhomeschool18]

Hi! I do. Here is a link to the flip through of the one I’m using this year kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYTGdqeglLinmas Here is a flip through for the planner I’m using for 2023-2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2LEXmiCebCHrpY Here is the link to my website if you would like to purchase one for yourself ❤️ simplyhomeschool.godaddysites.com

[@marlah.7511]

The mechanical pencil you showed and love, does it have a “bouncy” tip when you write? (I hope you know what I mean by that.) I’m looking for a good mechanical pencil that has a firm writing tip.

[@simplyhomeschool18]

Not that I’ve noticed. I feel like the black and clear ones are better than the colored ones. It might just be in my head, but they write better. I think I know exactly what you’re talking about because I purchased some from Temu, and I think they have a bounce to the actual metal tip. 😬 It drives me crazy!! Lol

[@marlah.7511]

@@simplyhomeschool18 😆 I purchased some inexpensive mechanical pencils from Walmart...and when I press the lead to the paper to write, the lead retracts into the barrel a little (depending on the pressure I apply). Maybe I’m too heavy-handed? It’s frustrating, trying to write with those! In and out the lead goes - bounce, bounce, bounce. 😂 What a conversation. Lol. I absolutely adore and truly appreciate a good writing instrument, though. I have used R.S.V.P. ballpoint pens for years and years. They are my favorite! And the Flair felt tips?...hmmm, I might or might not have *every* color ever produced. 😜 Ah!...those lovely FriXion pens! I have lots of those in all the pretty colors. Yeah, I was bummed to learn that the ink fades in extreme heat. So back to mechanical pencils....I guess I’ll purchase some like the one you shared in your video. I’m fairly certain that I won’t be disappointed since we seem to have very similar taste in writing instruments. 😍👍🏻

[@simplyhomeschool18]

Lol, I totally get it!! It drives me crazy too. Well can I say I’m feeling the pressure now. Hoping you like these pencils. You’ll have to let me know what you think. Yessss the R.S.V.P pens are the best. An oldie but goodie. Have a wonderful rest of your week. 😉