Best School Supplies for Home Schooling

As a teacher, I have used just about every variety of pencil, marker, scissors, crayons, etc.  Not all are created equal!  I remember in my early days of teaching when I would go and try to purchase supplies for my classroom, I would go for quantity rather than quality because as most teachers do, I was spending my own money.  I quickly realized that it wasn't worth it.  Those cheaper supplies do not last as long, the pencils don't sharpen, the scissors don't cut, and the crayons don't color as smoothly.  Here is a list of my favorite schools supply brands that will work well and last the longest.

1.  Crayola Colored Pencils: Crayola is the best coloring utensil option out there.  These pencils are made of a stronger wood than cheaper brands so when you sharpen them, they actually hold together.  The lead is also stronger so it is less likely to break when you are coloring or when sharpening.  This box has 100 colors so it gives you a nice variety of options.


2.  Scotch Kids Scissors:  These are just the right size for kid hands, they have rubberized padding that make them easier to grip, and the last for a long time.  There are 12 in this pack so keep a few because scissors get lost so easily, and then donate the rest to your child's classroom when the return!  I promise you that their teacher will appreciate it.



3.  Elmer's Glue Sticks:  Kids will go through glue sticks like crazy so a couple will not be enough.  This is a nice pack of 7 that should last you a while.  Kids especially like these ones because the glue is purple but it dries clear.  It makes it easier for them to see where the glue is when they use it and also how much they have used.  I like glue sticks for almost everything because they are way less messy than liqued glue!


4.  Crayola Washable Markers:  I generally buy Crayola for coloring supplies, but with markers it is easier to find other options that work just as well.  I like these specifically because they have the thinner tips for more detailed coloring and they are washable.  If you have kids, then you know how messy they are.  Coloring is not just going to be on their paper, it will get on their hands, on their faces, and perhaps even on furniture or walls.  These markers do not leave permanent stains if you clean them off right away.


5.  Crayola Twistables:  One of my least favorite coloring supplies is crayons because I have too firm of a grip and always break them!  These Twistables help prevent that problem.  The waxy crayon is encased inside a plastic tube and you twist them out as you need them.  These are great and this box comes with 24 colors so you have a nice variety.

6.  Ticondergoa Pencils:  These actually are The World's BEST PENCIL as they claim.  The graphite is smooth and dark, the erasers don't leave marks and actually erase the pencil markings, and they are easy to sharpen without breaking.  Kind of like with colored pencils, not all brands are created equal and these are absolutely top knotch!