Onebyone

I like the back to school sales and like to look at the new items but usually don't have a need for anything but school glue and glue sticks. When my kids were in school the supplies were furnished, same with my grands now. I see a lot of school lists in the store for each grade for many schools and they are long lists!

Lyncat

As a retired teacher I still look at the sales and think about buying for my classroom. Then I realize I don't need to!

mac

Is $13.80 a good price for a gallon of washable Elmer's Glue?

CanoePam

Thanks for the reminder. I need some glue for me, and I generally buy supplies that are distributed through community service organizations.

Pam

QuiltnLady1

I like the back to school sales for quilting things too. Washable Elmers, pencil boxes (they hold small squares and hst's), washable markers, grid tablets...

Aurora

When I went to school, my parents were responsible for providing my school supplies and I was responsible for keeping some of those supplies from year to year; I was never a teacher's responsibility.

bearisgray

I vaguely remember that we were " issued" a box of eight crayons when we were in grades one, two, and three. White paste was doled out from a big jar of it. I think were also "issued" those horrible, dulL, round tipped scissors.

We did not have kindergarden.

GailG

I'm a retired primary (well most of the time) teacher and know how much of the household budget went toward my students. Most shopping trips included supplies for my kids... especially writing and art supplies. I always found it more important and harmonious for the kids to have what they needed rather than having to wait for parents to come forward with it on their own.

Grace creates

That's how it was when I went to school, but not today. Unfortunately, some kids do not take care of their supplies in the least. Currently, I substitute and bring pencils for the kids that don't have. I cannot tell you how many pencils I pick up off the floor.

tate_elliott

While you're buying the washable school glue for quilting, check out the Ultra-clean Crayola crayons. I used them recently and they washed completely out - in cold water.