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I enjoy browsing the aisles of dollar stores. So many practical items on the cheap. And now that they carry teaching and classroom supplies...oh, yeah! For some reason, though, dollar stores have yet to become my go-to for a teacher's little necessities. When the need arises, I often end up overpaying for the same stuff at the supermarket that's four doors down.
(*I do realize that back-to-school sales at big box stores offer some of these items at ridiculously low prices, so I encourage everyone to stock up on 20 cent crayons and glue. However, when mid-school year hits, and you're in a bind, dollar stores can be your very best friend.)
This list will have a permanent home in my wallet, and you're welcome to make a home for it in yours as well.
No more punch-in-the-gut realizations that I spent three times as much on glitter than necessary! |
School Supplies
pens
pencils
erasers
highlighters
correction tape
crayons
glue
envelopes
notepads
notebooks
markers
scissors
decorative printer paper
note cards
push pins
paper clips
stapler
dry erase markers
rulers
composition books
calculators
white boards
pencils
erasers
highlighters
correction tape
crayons
glue
envelopes
notepads
notebooks
markers
scissors
decorative printer paper
note cards
push pins
paper clips
stapler
dry erase markers
rulers
composition books
calculators
white boards
Crafts
glitter
poster board
craft foam
clothes pins
safety pins
brown lunch bags
pipe cleaners
magnets
craft sticks
tissue paper
pompoms
paint
aluminum foil
aluminum pans
balloons
balloons
Rewards/Incentives
coupons
stickers
toys
candy
books
journals
book marks
coloring/activity books
coloring/activity books
Classroom Management
name plates
planning book
grade book
handheld signs
handheld signs
Kids LOVED these! |
Recess
Equipment
bouncy balls
footballs
ball pump
puzzles
checkers
dominoes
dominoes
Storage
desk drawer organizers
plastic tubs and baskets
plastic baggies
pop-up hampers
plastic containers
pen and pencil cups
laundry baskets
hangers
hangers
Many sizes = many configurations |
Classroom Decor
calendars
vinyl tablecloths
photo frames
vases
bulletin board accents
die-cut letters
holiday décor
wrapping paper
decorative rocks
magnets
magnets
Love the die-cut letters! |
Glittery holiday goodness |
Curriculum
bandages
antibiotic ointment
aspirin (or ibuprofen)
generic Pepto-Bismol
tissues
anti-bacterial soap
hand sanitizer
toothbrush
toothpaste
hairspray
static spray
lint roller
mugs
plastic plates and cutlery
snacks
bottled water
1 liter bottles of Mountain Dew
1 liter bottles of Mountain Dew
Handy Stuff
electrical tape
batteries
flashlights
food coloring
masking tape
tool kit
light bulbs
super glue
super glue
Cleaning Supplies
Your turn to add to the list! What about your dollar store finds? Leave a comment with some of the other treasures you've found at dollar stores.
I love shopping at the dollar store! Thanks for sharing this great list!
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