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As much as I LOVE regular crayons, I have noticed that these last way longer. The kids end up breaking the tips off the other crayons and then have to peel the paper off (and get very frustrated/discouraged). If you are willing to spend more, I’ve se...
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons for Kids 50ct
It seems silly, but buy a pack of these! They usually break easy or something gets stuck in them fairly quickly and often. The kids go through these almost as fast as they go through pencils :)
Aipker 4PCS Dual Hole Pencil Sharpeners
My students really loved this case. It was a quiet fidget toy for them that never interrupted the class or their class work.
ZIPIT POP Boys Fidget Toy Pencil Case Blue
This sharpener is nice because the kids always need their colored pencils resharpened. It has two holes and can even sharpen jumbo pencils!
Maped Color'Peps 2 Hole Pencil Sharpener
Same case, different color, same outcome! Kids love this case!
ZIPIT POP Pencil Box for Girls - Rainbow
This is on sale and a great deal!!
Crayola Colored Pencils 36ct, Pre-Sharpened
Another great back to school deal!
Crayola Broad Line Markers 12 Count Washable
Now these are the small ones for kids in Pre-K or even Kindergarten that may struggle with their fine motor skills. I absolutely love this brand. Other pencils don’t hold up like these ones do!
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Pencils, #2 HB, 4 Count
These are a lifesaver because the other ones don’t always erase as well (depending on how much pressure was applied when coloring). AND, they are on sale too!
Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils 24ct
If your child likes to write, then this is the journal for them. I love the colored lines! These journals are more appropriate than other journals for beginning writers to learn correct letter formation and line placement.
Mead Primary Journal Half Page Ruled K-2
There is a correct way to hold a pencil and it’s extremely important for kids to learn it early. I have a ton of different kinds and highly recommend them! It will take out half the battle of writing once they get this grip figured out!
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting (3 PCS)
Again, this brand is amazing. Every teacher out there will thank you if you bring in this brand.
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, 2 HB, 10 Ct
This is my second favorite pencil brand! I love that they are pre-sharpened! Saves me time!
Write Dudes USA Gold Cedar No. 2 Pencils 12ct
Great brand, great deal. I’m not a huge fan of glue sticks because they dry out quickly and also break quickly. Other liquid glue brands tend to be too runny.
Washable Liquid School Glue Set of 3
This is for lefties, but I love this brand. They are safer for the K-2 kids. I like the rounded top and it’s easier for them to manage while cutting.
Westcott 15968 Kids' Scissors, 5-Inch, Neon Blue
Great two pack deal!
Westcott 5" Hard Handle Kids Scissors, 2-Pack
If your school allows water bottles like mine does, I highly recommend ones like this for the k-2 kids. Other bottles can be too large or the metal ones make too much noise during class (if they fall for example).
Bentgo Kids 15oz Leak-Proof Water Bottle