Sabrina Sumsion

I read somewhere that teachers spend hundreds of dollars each year on classroom supplies.  It appalled me then how little we pay teachers and how much they give to their classes each year.  Now, this little statistic hits closer to home.  Actually, it hits me directly in the pocket book.  Now, there are many things I want for my children to assist them as they learn but we're a one income family.  We have to stick to a budget. Yikes!

If you missed it, I recently published Energy Book 1: Jasmine.  Any extra income earned from selling eBooks will go towards my homeschooling budget.  While it's easy to wander into day dreams of historical trips and camps that cater to the kids' interests, realistically, some of the fun basics would be nice.

Here's my list.

Music:

4 tambories/jingle bells/fun beat maker

4 guitars

4 Sheet music stands

Sheet music and CDs with accompaning music

Science:

A nice microscope (Nothing plastic or with one setting.  I want the kids to be able to see cells.  How cool would that be?)

Art:

Painting easel

Pottery wheel

Small kiln

Pottery equipment (clay, paints, glazes, tools, etc)

Math:

Algebra text book (I know.  He's only 9 but he's mastering math faster than I can keep up!)

Social Studies/ History

Lots of books -ranges of ages and topics relating to different cultures and times

Well, this is a living list.  What I mean is I'll add things as I think of them. I'll check back to the list as we save up and purchase the items.  Wish me luck on selling books!

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