Classroom and teaching supplies
Glue, scissors and modeling dough
Cutting, gluing and squeezing dough build the small muscles used for writing. Get blunt scissors for the youngest and look for AP labels on glue and dough.
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Best-Buy School Glue
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-12
Lakeshore Jumbo Glue Stick
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-12
Lakeshore Glue Stick
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-12
Lakeshore Blunt-Tip Scissors - Set of 12
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Easy-Squeeze Scissors
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Crinkle-Cut Craft Scissors - Set of 12
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 6-12
Lakeshore Dough - Set 1
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Dough Tool Set
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Lakeshore Dough Cutters Bucket
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Dough Scissors - Set of 10
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-7
Model Magic Clay Assortment Pack
Crayola (sold at Lakeshore) · Ages 4-12
Crayola Modeling Compound
Crayola · Ages 3-12
Fiskars
Fiskars · Ages 5-18
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Crayons, markers and colored pencils
These are the drawing tools every room needs.
Paint and paper for the art area
Washable tempera, watercolors and sturdy construction paper cover most classroom art.
Book bins, supply caddies and tubs for the classroom: 12 options
Bins and caddies are the cheapest way to turn a pile of books and markers into something kids can find and put back.
Classroom cubbies, bookcases and storage units: 10 picks
Furniture is the big-ticket part of a room, so buy it slowly.
Classroom library furniture and reading-nook pieces: 10 picks
A reading corner needs three things: book display, a place to sit, and something soft underfoot.
Labels and organization tools for a classroom: 10 picks
Labels cost little and save a lot of daily nagging.
Bulletin board sets, paper and trim: 12 picks
A bulletin board has three costs: paper, trim and the letters or pieces.
Bulletin board borders and trim: 10 picks
Borders frame a board and hide ragged edges.