Frugal Teaching Aids

Often times the most effective teaching aids can be the simplest ones. Here are some of our favorites! Added bonus — the kiddos had an active role in making them from very frugal materials!!

The cost of workbooks can add up, especially for large families. Here’s an easy tip to reuse workbooks!

Encourage early handwriting practice and stronger family connections by putting together a Write to Grandma Kit! My kiddos adore this!!

Special thanks to Phyllis for the idea of using this gum ball machine as an effective classroom reward chart! Colorful and fun!!

For little ones learning how to write, you may want to make your own easy & frugal “sandpaper” letter set! Our is used on a regular basis around here!!



Promote a love of nature and early recycling habits with this nature study kit made from recyclables. Get outside and have fun learning!!

Do you have a frugal teaching aid idea?? Leave a comment and share it with us!!