Kayla LOVES school supplies, specifically markers and crayons. She has enjoyed all the Back to School ads, commercials, and displays this year. As a homeschool parent, you will not have a long list of school supplies that you are required to buy. However, back to school shopping can be really fun for your students and can get them excited for a new year! While they may not need a new backpack or lunchbox every year, a few new pens and notebooks may show your child that you are ready to get the new year started. Get creative! Grab a small dry erase board and markers set. This will only cost a few dollars but can be a fun alternative to pencil and paper some days. Will you be teaching the Alphabet this year? Pick up a few containers of play-dough to practice molding the letters rather than always writing them. Homeschool students may feel left out while their friends are getting new “back to school” wardrobes. Have your students decorate their own first day of school t-shirts. Plan a party to celebrate. Your students can help make a pencil cake and invite friends over.