Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago

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Wondering how real homeschool moms use their Step Up for Students PEP or UA scholarship funds? In this video, I’m sharing everything I purchased for our homeschool with this scholarship—from curriculum and therapy tools to tech, furniture, and educational extras that make our days smoother and more fun!

Whether you're new to Step Up or just looking for practical ideas on how to spend your funds wisely, this video is full of inspiration, tips, and honest thoughts from a seasoned homeschool mom of four (including a child with special needs).

Keep in mind as the years progress, laws change and the purchasing guide changes so make sure to download and read through your purchasing guide and if you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to Step Up.

0:00 Introduction
1:35 Reimbursements & My Scholar Shop
2:06 At Home Furniture
3:28 Books and Digital Materials
4:19 Educational Software
4:50 Subscription Kits (Watch This for Important Tips)
6:20 Electives & Supplies
7:40 Foreign Language
10:04 Field Trip
12:50 Lab Fees & Materials
13:40 Learning Manipulatives & Creative Play
16:25 Music Lessons
17:33 PE & Equipment
20:25 Home Education Program
22:46 Testing
22:56 Choice Navigator
24:41 Prohibited Items

Links I mentioned
Step Up for Students Website: stepupforstudents.org
PEP & UA Purchasing Guides: stepupforstudents.org/purchasing-guides

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Whiteboard: amzn.to/4129wba
Everand: everand.com/home
Art Box Subscription: icreateartbox.com
Ana's Hebrew Classes Online: theycallmeblessed.org/hebrew-for-homeschoolers
Homeschool Spanish Academy: https://www.spanish.academy/schedule-free-class/?utm_source=affiliate_marketing&utm_campaign=leilani
Lakeshore Learning: lakeshorelearning.com
Digital Microscope: amzn.to/4kV4Qet


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