You don’t need to buy every fancy homeschool resource out there — chances are, you already have everything you need right at home to make your DIY homeschool resources! Some of our favorite learning tools are the ones we’ve created together from everyday materials. Not only does it save money, but making your own resources can become a learning activity in itself — building math, problem-solving, and fine motor skills along the way. For example, when we made our egg carton shoe-lacing activity, my daughter used a play hammer and golf tee to punch the holes herself — and she was so proud of her work!
Today I’m sharing DIY homeschool resources you can make at home with supplies you probably already have. Most take less than 15 minutes to put together and can be used again and again.
11 DIY Homeschool Resources
1) Write & Wipe Board
Turn a piece of cardboard and clear tape into a reusable dry-erase board!
Skills: fine motor, handwriting, early literacy
Supplies: cardboard, clear packing tape, dry-erase marker
Tip: Cut to fit a binder or folder for easy storage.
Watch the how-to video here
2) Write & Wipe Board Clipboard
Take your board a step further by adding a clothespin or binder clip to the top — instant clipboard!
Skills: handwriting, organization, independence
Supplies: cardboard, tape, clip or clothespin. Perfect for on-the-go writing or keeping worksheets in place.
Watch the how to video here
3) Shoe-Lacing Practice with Egg Carton
Punch holes in an egg carton and thread a shoelace or yarn through. It’s a fun and eco-friendly way to practice lacing and fine motor control.
Skills: fine motor, bilateral coordination, hand-eye coordination
Supplies: egg carton, shoelace, scissors.
Watch the how to video here
4) DIY Coin Bank (Pill Box Version)
Reuse a Dollar Tree pill organizer to make a simple coin bank for money units or practical life lessons.
Skills: counting, coin recognition, sorting
Supplies: pill box, coins
Bonus: Printable and laminated version available in my shop!
Watch the how-to video here
5. Paper Plate Clock
Turn a paper plate into a learning clock with split pins and cutout numbers. Perfect for learning to tell time or sequencing the day.
Skills: time-telling, number recognition, sequencing
Supplies: paper plate, brad fastener, markers
Bonus: Printable and laminated version also available!
Watch the how-to video here
6. DIY Taste-Safe Play Dough
Make soft, non-toxic play dough for little learners who still explore with their mouths. Great for sensory play and letter formation.
Skills: sensory exploration, fine motor, letter formation
Supplies: flour, salt, oil, cream of tartar, water
Find the full recipe in this post →
7. Balance Scale with Hanger and Cups
Turn a simple clothes hanger and two paper cups into a mini balance scale! Kids love experimenting with weights and comparisons.
Skills: measurement, early math, scientific thinking
Supplies: hanger, string, paper cups, tape
8. Weaving Cards
Cut simple shapes from cardboard and add notches along the edges for weaving yarn or ribbon.
Skills: concentration, pattern recognition, bilateral coordination.
Supplies: cardboard, scissors, yarn or ribbon
watch the video here
9. Coin Drop Box
Cut slits in the lid of a small box or container for coins or buttons. A wonderful activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
Skills: fine motor, hand-eye coordination, focus.
Supplies: small box, scissors, coins or counters
Watch the how-to video here
10. Magnetic Tile Learning
Use a chalk marker on magnetic tiles to practice counting, spelling, or word building.
Skills: literacy, numeracy, creativity
More Magnetic Tile Math Ideas here
11. DIY Tongs or Chopsticks
Make tongs from a clothespin and two popsicle sticks to strengthen finger muscles.
Skills: pincer grasp, fine motor strength, coordination
Supplies: clothespin, popsicle sticks, glue
Use them for sensory bins, counting games, or sorting small objects.
Watch how to reel here
Wrapping Up,
These simple DIY homeschool resources prove that learning doesn’t require fancy materials — just creativity and a little time. Each project encourages fine motor development, hands-on learning, and problem-solving skills.
Keep this post bookmarked and check back often — I’ll be adding more DIY homeschool resources as we discover and create new ones throughout the year!
If you try one of these, tag me — I’d love to see your DIY homeschool resource creations come to life.
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