The homeschool classroom is often like a bottomless pit that gets fed study material and supplies. If you know a homeschooling family it would be a good idea to ask them exactly what they need before buying gifts for them. That way you will give them something that they will use rather than something that will just sit unnoticed on a shelf gathering dust. If asking is not possible, you may like to consider these useful gift ideas when picking up a gift for them. These are gifts that will bring back the joy of getting and using something all through the academic and calendar year.
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Magazine subscriptions
Subscriptions to magazines like National Geographic, Scientific American, Lonely Planet, Muse, and the like make excellent gift options for homeschooling families. They will get a year’s supply of reading material which will help in the homeschool class room. It is an educational and entertaining gift which will be much appreciated. You can also speak to the home schooling parent and ask what topics interest the children, then gift subject- specific magazines to them as well.
Microscope and accessories
This is a science laboratory tool that any homeschooling family will appreciate. It is a great joy to discover exactly what a tiny bit of skin looks like when magnified, and it’s the same with any number of easily available materials around the house. If you know they already own a microscope, then you can gift them accessories such as blank slides and more powerful lenses. Do make sure that you know what model they are using so you get compatible accessories.
Ready-to-ship subscription boxes
Kiwi Crates, Little Passports, Crater’s Crate and a whole lot more subscription boxes can be gifted to a homeschooling family. These usually include a monthly delivery to the homeschool classroom of a set of activities that can be performed using the subscription box. It could be something related to arts and crafts, science or even geography. Pick something that matches the interests of the child you are gifting the subscription box to, and he will thank you for all the twelve months of the year.
Article Inspiration: About Homeschooling
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