Help! Where can I find the best prism, letter blocks, model animals, or fill in the blank? Wonder no more my friend! Most of the activities in Foundations Phonics and the Let's Talk Science series utilize things you likely already have on hand -- but there are a few exceptions. I've included my personal favorites for those items on below.
- Foundations Phonics
- Adventures in the World Around Me // Level K
- Adventures in Creation // Level 1
- Adventures in the Physical World // Level 2
- Adventures on Planet Earth // Level 3
- Adventures in the Scientific Method // Level 4
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Alphabet stamps are such a fun way for young learners to interact with letters and reading. Call out letters for them to stamp, then read the word!
Alphabet Stamps
Christian Book
Letter blocks can be used to find letters, read words, and spell them in a hands-on way.
Letter Blocks
Christian Book
These letter magnets are such a great hands-on tool for young learners! They can be used throughout Foundations Phonics.
Alphabet Magnets
Christian book
Foundations Phonics
A magnifying glass is used for activities in several weeks. This one will be a great resource for your student!
Magnifying Glass
Home Science Tools
A simple pumice stone is used for an activity in Week 33. You can find one like this at the grocery store or Dollar Store.
Pumice Stone
Walmart
A globe or ball can be used for the project in Week 31. This globe would be a great addition to your homeschool!
Globe
amazon
Adventures in the World Around Me
Let's Talk Science K
Stickles are my favorite glitter glue for crafts! Their small size makes them easy for young students to handle
Glitter
Hobby Lobby
My boys have loved this magnifying glass and it has held up well through all of their science adventures.
Magnifying Glass
Home Science Tools
A glass prism tends to create a more vibrant rainbow for the activity in week 3. An acrylic prism may also be used.
Prism
home science tools
Adventures in Creation
Let's Talk Science Level 1
These can be found at craft stores, here is an example of what you're looking for.
Styrofoam Ball
Hobby Lobby
These are the bar magnets I've used. Be sure to keep them up and away from young children.
Bar Magnets
home science tools
My boys loved this gear set! It is perfect for the activity in week 6.
Gear Set
Home Science Tools
Adventures in the Physical World
Let's Talk Science Level 2
This is a great, affordable model kit for weeks 19 & 20. Any kit will do -- or you can create your own however you'd like!
Model Solar System
Christian Book
This is an optional enhancement to the course. This rock & mineral set includes most of the rock types mentioned in the course.
Basic Rock Set
Home Science Tools
You may be able to find a smaller pack at a local craft store -- but something like this is what you're looking for.
Wooden Dowels
Amazon
Photo storage boxes are excellent for the biome projects! I use these boxes.
Shoeboxes
Hobby Lobby
I love these sketchbooks! The cover is sturdy and the pages are thick and plentiful. Watch for them to go on sale!
Sketchbook
Hobby Lobby
Adventures on Planet Earth
Let's Talk Science Level 3
My boys loved this set for the rainforest biome. The animals can also be played with after the project has been completed.
Rainforest Animals
Hobby Lobby
This model animal kit is perfect for the boreal & deciduous forest biome projects.
Woodland Animals
Hobby lobby
These are so handy for mounting things to the top or sides of the biome projects.
Glue Dots
Hobby Lobby
I love this paint set! It is very affordable, has so many colors (including metallic!), and it has lasted for a long time.
Acrylic Paint Set
Hobby Lobby
This set can be used for the Savannah biome project. These Toobs are my favorite resource for the biome projects!
Savannah Animals
Hobby Lobby
These can be found at craft stores, this is an example of what you're looking for.
Styrofoam Ball
Hobby Lobby
Twine can be used to create vines for the rainforest biome project.
Twine
Hobby Lobby
Stickles are my favorite glitter glue for art projects and the biome projects.
Glitter
Hobby Lobby
This kitchen scale is very easy to read and use.
Kitchen Scale
Walmart
Adventures in the
Scientific Method
Let's Talk Science Level 4
This is a great meter option for the activity in week 14.
pH Meter
Home science Tools
These model animals are perfect for the arctic biome project!
Model Arctic Animals
Hobby Lobby
These animal toys are perfect for the coral reef biome project. Glue dots can be used to adhere the fish to the top and sides of the shoebox.
Model Marine Life
Amazon
I love these sketchbooks! The cover is sturdy and the pages are thick and plentiful. Watch for them to go on sale!
Sketchbook
Hobby Lobby
Photo storage boxes are excellent for the biome projects! I use these boxes.
Shoeboxes
Hobby Lobby
These are the bar magnets I've used. Be sure to keep them up and away from young children.
Bar Magnets
home science tools
I love this paint set! It is very affordable, has so many colors (including metallic!), and it has lasted for a long time.
Acrylic Paint Set
Hobby Lobby
Stickles are my favorite glitter glue for art projects and the biome projects.
Glitter
Hobby Lobby
These are so handy for mounting things to the top or sides of the biome projects.
Glue Dots
Hobby Lobby