You will need a few supplies for notebooking.  I have created a list for you to use as a guide.  **Remember: you can be as creative as you like.**

I will put the shopping list as a PDF you can download so that you can bring it with you while you shop.  Just click below.

Notebooking Shopping List

Notebooks or Binders—We have used both.  The clear cover binder will allow you to make your own personalized cover pages.  Checkout places like Sam’s Club or Costco for some of your list items.  Sometimes (NOT always) they will have the best bulk price.

Plastic Sheet Protectors—These are splendid for binder!!  It protects the childrens hard work from tears or smudges.  I buy these in bulk for I use them for my home keeping book and numerous other projects I have going.

Paper—for binders.  You can choose any type you like.  The variety is ENDLESS.  Colored paper, construction paper, card stock, printer paper.

Scissors—ALL kinds!  The fancy edge scissors make a nice presentation for pictures.

Pens and pencils—ALL types!!  Highlighters, color pencils, markers, gel pens, glitter pens.  The assortment is INFINTE.

Camera—Any style.  This is NOT a must.  If you do have one let me encourage you to use it.  A digital is great for you can insert your pictures right into your word document for easy printing and creating.

Glue and Tape

Stickers—Stickers can add a little “panache” to your creation.

Rubbers Stamps—These are great fun to use.

**TIP:  I like to purchase the hard back book journals and sketch books at Border’s Book Store for special projects.  They cost around $5-7.  They make an impressive presentation.

**TIP2:  Take a look in the scrapbooking section of the craft store.  There are TONS of items to help you create “outside the box” notebooks!!

Happy Homeschooling,

Lisa Golda

Lisa Golda lives in Texas with her husband Tom and their 2 daughters Katie and Maryanna.  She has homeschooled for over 10 years, creating notebooking pages and ”how to’s”.