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Diving into your supply box!

For supplies, we organize into two categories: Reusable and Consumable. ​

 

​Reusable supplies are made to be used again and again. With normal use, they should last through the entire school year, and likely well beyond. In our experience, these materials quickly become favorites for all kinds of creative projects, not just GenSTEM lessons.

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Consumable supplies are meant to be used up over time. We've included a starter set of our favorite materials to get you going. As you run low, simply replenish them with your preferred brands or materials.

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For storage, you can keep everything in the original GenSTEM box and bags or organize the supplies into your existing homeschool space, whatever works best for your family.

REUSABLE SUPPLIES

In the drawstring bag labeled "Reusable Supplies"

The reusable supplies included in the kit are:

  • Hot glue gun, gloves, & tray

  • Scissors

  • Hole punch

  • Cardboard cutter (located in the black case)

  • Mini measuring tape

  • Sharpie

  • Marbles​, glue sticks, & hot glue refills

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Reusable supplies are designed to last all school year and beyond.

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K-2 Curriculum Set

If working with the K-2 curriculum set, the cardboard cutter and hot glue gun will not be introduced until later challenges. For the first four projects, we recommend just setting out the needed supplies. Once all tools have been introduced, we like for kids to have access to everything, either organized in the box or mixed into your existing homeschool area.

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2-3 Curriculum Set

Kids will start with all of the tools from the first project. You know your kid best and can throttle how much independence they are ready for. A stoplight method works great for letting kids know what they can access on their own.

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RED = Use with a parent only

YELLOW = Ask permission first

GREEN = Free to use

Project-based elementary curriculum

Cardboard Cutter

This tool tends to be a crowd favorite.

 

For the K-2 curriculum set, this tool will be introduced at Challenge #5.

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For 2-3 curriculum set, kids can start using this tool from the start. You know your own kids best. Parent discretion on how much freedom is given.

Screen-free learning

Hot Glue Gun & Tray

The plastic tray provides a safe resting place for your hot glue gun while it’s in use. It can also be useful for holding beads, pom-poms, or other small items to keep them from rolling off the table.

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For the K-2 curriculum set, this tool will be introduced at Challenge #7.

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For 2-3 curriculum set, kids can start using this tool from the start. You know your own kids best. Parent discretion on how much freedom is given. Gloves should be worn on both hands and at all times.

Consumable Supplies

In the drawstring bag labeled "consumable Supplies"

The consumable supplies generally included in your kit are: (supplies may change with the time of year)​

  • Popsicle sticks

  • Straws

  • Pipe cleaners

  • Mini cardboard tubes

  • Rubber bands, bottle caps, & string

  • Pony beads, UV pony beads, pom-poms, mini springs, googly eyes

  • Brown masking tape

  • Notecards

Consumable supplies are meant to be used up over time. We've included a starter set of our favorite materials to get you going. As you run low, simply replenish them with your preferred brands or materials.

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