I’ve gathered the books, art materials and practical home items from my posts into one place, so you can find the links without searching through each article. For how we use them and why I chose them, follow the full guides below.
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Art and sensory play
Read the full guide: How to Start Sensory Play and Art at Home
Drawing, painting and making
- Crayola Washable Palm-Grip Crayons
- Crayola Jumbo Crayons
- Crayola Twist-Crayons
- Crayola Crayons
- Colleen Colour Pencils
- Faber-Castell Colour Pencils
- POSCA Acrylic Markers
- Sharpie Fabric Markers
- Artistro Fabric Markers
- Winsor & Newton Watercolour Palette
- Poster Paint
- Elmer’s Glue
Storage and setup
- Art Caddy
- Multi-Tier Trolley — a similar option to mine.
- Wooden Easel Paper Roll Mount
- Little Lightbulbz Sensory Table
Other basics mentioned in the guide: acrylic paint, blunt-tip scissors, paper, brushes, trays, a silicone mat, aprons, cloths and a cleanup basket. For water play: cups, spoons, sponges, funnels, scoops and shallow containers. Cardboard, egg trays, tape, leaves and flowers can be starting materials too.
Craft books and local resources
- Sewing Book
- Cardboard Craft Book
- Nature Crafts Book
- Drawing Animals Book
- Keppel Centre for Art Education
- National Library Catalogue
Books for character and faith
Read the full guide: Books for Growing Character and Faith at Home
Living books and character building: read aloud with ages 4–7
- The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh
- A Beatrix Potter Treasury
- The Complete Brambly Hedge
- The Children’s Book of Virtues
- James Herriot’s Treasury for Children
Discipleship for children
Family discipleship and reading for parents
- Our Hymns, Our Heritage — for singing and learning hymns together.
- Habits of the Household — for parents.
- Mother Culture: For a Happy Homeschool — for parents.
- For the Children’s Sake — for parents and educators.
Tools for involving children at home
Read the full guide: How I Involve My Kids in Chores and the Values I Want Them to Learn
Kitchen and meals
- Learning Tower
- Child-Safe Knife
- Child-Friendly Kitchen Tools
- Glass Containers for Prep-Ahead Meals
- Stainless Steel Lunchboxes
Laundry and everyday organisation
- Laundry Basket with Wheels
- Another Rolling Laundry Basket Option — I haven’t personally used this exact one.
- My Shopee Storefront — trays, bowls, storage, labels and other home items.
Other simple supports mentioned in the guide: small cloths, light trays, low hooks, a small watering can, manageable baskets, a step stool and picture labels.
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