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Books we wrote ourselves, Safari gear for your explorers, and our favorite homeschool finds — the things we actually reach for.

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Our books

Three books that came out of our own homeschool years — the things we wished someone had handed us at the start.

The Science of Homeschooling by Kristy Crandall — book cover
Written by Kristy

The Science of Homeschooling

Kristy’s own book on the how and why of learning at home — the real science of how children take in the world, written for parents rather than researchers. If you’ve ever second-guessed whether homeschooling truly works, this is the grounding and reassurance you’ve been looking for.

Simplify Your Homeschool Toolkit by Homeschool Safari — book cover
Written by Khara & Kristy

Simplify Your Homeschool Toolkit

For the family that’s a few years in and buried under too many systems. Quick wins and planning tools to pare your homeschool back to what actually matters — less busywork, and more of the good stuff that made you start.

7-Day Homeschooling Jumpstart Guide by Homeschool Safari — book cover
Written by Khara & Kristy

7-Day Homeschooling Jumpstart Guide

Brand new to homeschooling, or starting fresh? A simple seven-day plan that takes you from overwhelmed to actually underway — no curriculum rabbit holes, just the right first steps in the right order.

Safari gear

Wear the Safari

Mugs for the grown-ups, tees for the explorers, and supplies that make the school table feel like an adventure. We’re building this out now.

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Mugs

For the cup of coffee you reheat four times before lunch.

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T-shirts

Safari tees for kids and grown-ups, in our own colors.

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School supplies

Notebooks, pencil cases and folders with the Safari logo.

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In the works

Safari Bins

Sensory bins for little ones — everything in one box, ready to play.

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Homeschool finds worth a look

A starter shelf for PreK–6 families — classic books, math manipulatives, early-learning toys and hands-on kits we think are worth your shelf space.

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Classical books

The Story of the World, Vol. 1: Ancient Times

The read-aloud history spine classical homeschoolers swear by — story-first, never textbook-dry.

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Classical books

D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths

The illustrated myth collection that’s been hooking kids on the classics for generations.

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Classical books

The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (Box Set)

Seven books that turn read-aloud time into real literature — a set you’ll reread for years.

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Classical books

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

A big, friendly anthology to keep by the couch for morning-time poems.

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Math manipulatives

Learning Resources MathLink Cubes

Snap-together cubes for counting, patterns and early addition — the workhorse of the math shelf.

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Math manipulatives

Learning Resources Cuisenaire Rods

Color-coded rods that make number sense and fractions something kids can actually hold.

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Math manipulatives

hand2mind Base Ten Blocks

Place value you can stack — ones, tens and hundreds that make regrouping finally click.

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Math manipulatives

Learning Resources Rainbow Fraction Tiles

Halves, thirds and quarters as colored tiles, so fractions stop being abstract.

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PreK & early learning

Melissa & Doug See & Spell Learning Toy

Wooden letter tiles and picture boards for the very first taste of spelling.

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PreK & early learning

Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

Chunky quills for little hands — fine-motor practice disguised as play.

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PreK & early learning

LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set

Sings each letter’s sound as they play on the fridge — sneaky, effective phonics.

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PreK & early learning

Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Pad

Guided cutting practice that quietly builds the hand strength writing needs.

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Hands-on & STEM

Magna-Tiles Magnetic Building Set

Magnetic tiles that become ramps, castles and the occasional zoo — open-ended building that lasts for years.

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Hands-on & STEM

National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes

Crack real geodes with a hammer — earth science they’ll actually remember.

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Hands-on & STEM

Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Set

Kid-sized beakers, goggles and droppers for kitchen-counter experiments.

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Hands-on & STEM

Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse

Screen-free coding — program the mouse through a maze to find the cheese.

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