Yard Sales Are Coming!

In my neck of the woods, yard sale season is just beginning. What do yard sales have to do with homeschooling? Plenty. I have stocked my homeschooling shelves more than you would believe with dime and quarter finds from yard sales. Here’s a list of things to watch for:

*Books, books and more books!

*Games - Check to be sure all the pieces are there!

*Manipulatives - you wouldn’t believe the number of ex-teachers who sell their things in yard sales

*Art supplies - I’ve found barely used oil pastels, construction paper, paint brushes, art sets, acrylic paints, stencils

*Old sheets, pillow cases for sewing projects - this is a cheap source for pretty fabric

*Craft supplies, yarn, knitting needles - lots of little old ladies sell these things

*Book shelves - I bought one last year for $2.00!

*Audio tapes, videos, dvds, computer cds - just make sure they look to be in good condition and the computer cds will work with your operating system

*File cabinets

*Puzzles

I’d love to hear other great homeschooling buys you’ve found at yard sales!!

Shop early, the good stuff doesn’t last long. Goodwill and Salvation Army type stores are great places to shop, too!

I’m off for my first round of the season tomorrow. Oh joy!!

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