Best Education Supplies & Craft Supplies
![Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 72-Count](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91bpSJug%2BxL._SS600_.jpg)
Other features include soft, thick cores for superior blending and shading, and a color coded woodcasing for easy identification. What's in the Box Set of 72 assorted Prismacolor Premier Colored Woodcase Pencils, and tin case. Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping making them perfect for adult coloring books.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this 150 set of Prismacolor pencils before about 2 weeks now and did some drawings ."
"Here is what the 72 count set of colors looks like... I only wish that I would have bought one of the larger count sets since I am always looking for additional colors. If you are having challenges with sharpening them there is a you tube video about it and how you should always turn the pencil, not the sharpener, in the same continuous direction. There were even explanations on how many you should put into an electric sharpener and then manually sharpen one because they overheat and break the leads!"
"* If you're not a professional artist but you want a set of amazing, great quality colored pencils for school, arts and crafts, coloring books, or any other project, I recommend purchasing a smaller set. * If you purchase the 48 or 60 color set and you want a color not in the set, Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils are also sold individually, so you can buy any additional colors you need."
"Having recently purchased a large set for my older daughter on Amazon, I can say with 100% confidence that this brand has declined STEEPLY in quality. Her new set came with SERIOUSLY off-centered leads, wooden shafts that are either cracked or completely different colors from one half to the other, and most concerning, the cores in many of the pencils seems to be waxier and clumps/flakes no matter what we do. I believe that many of the higher reviews for this product are from before the company began cutting corners...a search online will quickly reveal that cracked wood, broken leads, off-centered cores, and other issues have been present for several years now."
![Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24-Count](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91vk1xlcQjL._SS600_.jpg)
Inside the box you’ll find 24 colored pencils featuring creamy cores that are the artist’s choice for blending, shading and layering. Prismacolor pencils have pigments of unmatched quality and leads that are strong enough to be sharpened to a precision point. Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping making them perfect for adult coloring books. Soft, thick cores create a smooth color laydown for superior blending and shading.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great set."
"When I first opens the box, the pencils looked so ordinary that I was a little sad. Here, I added a picture of a black kitty I drew on an A4 size sketch book. It cost me a little more than half an inch of the black color pencil. I will definetly buy a delux of 150 colors later when I have more pocket money."
"It's a beautiful coloring book so I wanted to get something that wouldn't bleed through (like markers) and would allow me to blend nicely and get great color payoff without having to press hard and dig into the paper. Great color payoff, the colors are true to what they look like they'll be, and not a single pencil was "dull" in color. All of the colors are soft, but it seems the darkest colors in the bunch are the creamiest."
"I would have never bought these, to be honest, my husband did."
"First I would like to mention that I purchased these along with some fine point colored pens to compare with and I find that the colored pens are much more vivid and better for coloring in small spaces."
"There are many excellent colored pencil brands available today, with some of the premier labels being Caran D'Arche (Switzerland), Conté (France), Faber Castell (Germany), Talens (the Netherlands) and Koh-i-noor (Czech Republic). Each pencil brand has its own loyal following, and it is certainly true that the performance characteristics of each leaves a unique "signature" on paper (i.e., the experienced eye can sometimes tell which brand of pencil was used for a piece of artwork by examining luminosity, reflection, depth of color, and other characteristics). Some also have added touches that really make a pencil set shine, including rounded triangular shafts with subtle inlaid grips, bonded coatings between the lead and the pencil wood to minimize lead shattering, and soft textured surfaces for improved gripping and comfort. Some sets are even now beginning to adhere to the lightfastness specifications as developed by the Colored Pencil Society of America. So, what should we think about a set of American made colored pencils when they are competing with these premier brands, some of which have been in business for centuries? After using all these brands for an extended period of time, I can say that these Prismacolor "Premier" pencils easily hold their own against the world's best colored pencils. Availability of the Prismacolor "Verithin" pencil sets, which duplicate the colors of the "Premier" line pencil by pencil (matched by color codes), but in an extremely hard lead that permits a high level of sharpening for detail work which will not quickly wear down (these are sold separately). At first glance, it might seem that these Prisamacolor pencils are expensive, but when one reflects on the fact that some of the more "esoteric" (for lack of a better word) pencils can run upwards of $3 - $4 per pencil, the Prismacolors are nothing short of a bargain. (If you hunt long enough, you can even find the large set of 120 pencils that comes in a two-tiered wood case with lining to house your collection and you'll still be paying far less per pencil than other high end brands.). My first set had no less than 10% of the pencils shattered all the way down to the end, rendering all those colors useless. Along those same lines, it would be wonderful if Prismacolor could look into a similar technology such as Staedler uses in its colored pencils, which is a coating of inner material between the lead and the wood to reduce breakage. I remain extremely impressed with the best of the pencils Europe produces, but these Prismacolor pencils deserve to be counted right among them. Note: Although these pencils come in many set sizes (i.e., 16, 32, 48, 72, 120, and 132 colors), I recommend the 72-color set."
![X-ACTO ProX Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81CXYbN%2Bw6L._SS600_.jpg)
Engineered and designed specifically for classroom use, the X-ACTO SchoolPro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener combines smart sharpening technology with rugged construction for dependable performance. Flyaway cutter system stops cutter automatically when Pencil is Sharp.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Okay, I am a teacher on a budget and I am so upset I spent $10 more on my School Smart electric pencil sharpener two years ago."
"Here I am with 6 weeks left of the school year, and my pencil sharpener is working just as well as it did day 1. My next door neighbor teacher will come and sharpen her pencils in my classroom because it works so well."
"It does not have an automatic shut off but the cutters will get shifted away so it will sound like the pencil doesn't get sharpened any longer. Another bonus is that it has a multiple pencil guide that can fit different size pencils."
"It also has suction cups on the bottom, which is great since I sometimes need to relocate it (but it doesn't tumble off the desk like the other freestanding ones)."
"This sharpener has been running strong since the beginning of September in a Kindergarten classroom."
"Bought for my teacher wife because of the name and reputation in February, by the end of March would not work at all.. She brought it home and I inspected it, thinking that the switch was bad that is activated when a pencil is inserted."
"This pencil sharpener is horrible!"
"I finally got to use this product, and after sharpening 50 items in quick succession, it quit because of overheating."
Best School Adhesives
![Scotch Magic Matte Finish Tape, Writeable, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed, 6 Rolls (810K6)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61UOzmWQ0NL._SS600_.jpg)
Scotch Magic Tape: Always ready for big ideas and everyday mends. Frosty on the roll, but invisible on the job.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I can write on the corner of the tape either in pen, pencil, highlighter or sharpie if needed and when I go to read the text is perfectly legible. I printed my postage from a stamp company on an officejet printer, so the text would smear if it became wet."
"I used to buy it at Costco, but they started combining their sets with gift package tape."
"I have single-handedly saved the office by purchasing tape because someone used it all and forgot to restock."
"Just the stuff for getting ready to wrap Xmas gifts."
"Dependable product for our office."
"Sticky tape -- works like tape!"
"This was a Prime Day Lightning Deal so I got a great price and that's why I bought it."
"About 30 years ago, I bought a nice tape dispenser for home."
Best Art Supplies & Craft Supplies
![Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, 2-Ounce](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91uKEUhBRcL._SS600_.jpg)
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Apple Barrel products are great to use."
"Second time ordering this set."
"I wanted to add some color to a few of the charms, and acrylic paints are the only paints that would work with these metal charms."
"Used these as soon as I got them because one color was busted and dried & wanted to check the others."
"Beautiful."
"Used red, blue & black for pumpkin decorations for Halloween."
"Watery acrylics so no need to add water."
Best Class Records & Lesson Books
![Teacher Record Book](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81kKH2NYoPL._SS600_.jpg)
This book features plenty of room for writing as well as perforated pages that allow one list of student names to be used across several pages of records. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Every teacher needs one of these record books!"
"Not exactly what I was hoping... it's great for a classroom though."
"for my daughter to play school."
"It does what it's supposed to do, lol."
"Just what I needed."
"exactly what i needed with alternating grey/white lines, folding page to track names, great price."
"Great book."
Best Classroom Furniture
![ACME 02277 Naomi 3-Panel Wooden Screen, Cherry Finish](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71gSdN4tl3L._SS600_.jpg)
It will draw plenty of wanted attention to your living space while creating the desired separation that you crave. Wooden Screen.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great panel screen."
"The main image for this product is about all I can open it without it collapsing under a small bump."
"Looks fine, works great."
"This is very nice, a bit fragile because it said fabric but is more close to a thick paper material."
"The item is definitely worth the money."
"This is really sturdy and easy to move around."
"Can blow over or be knocked over very easily."
"-Cons: They are not of the best quality."
Best School Science Supplies
![AMSCOPE-KIDS M30-ABS-KT2-W Microscope Kit with Metal Arm and Base, 6 Magnifications from 20x to 1200x, Includes 52-Piece Accessory Set and Case, Awarded The 2016 Top Pick of Microscopes For Beginners](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81FNVyOpXfL._SS600_.jpg)
The AmScope M30-ABS-KT2-W beginner compound microscope has a monocular viewing head with LED and mirror illumination, a built-in color-filter wheel, a forward-facing rotating turret with 300x, 600x, and 1200x magnification, and a white metal frame. The monocular viewing head has LED and mirror illumination and a built-in color-filter wheel for viewing a variety of specimen types. Specifications Head. Monocular. Magnification. 300x, 600x, 1200x. Stage. Plain. Focus. Coaxial coarse. Light source. LED and Incidental. Power. AA batteries (2). Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. AmScope M30 microscope Shrimp hatchery Brine shrimp eggs Specimen slicer Petri dish Plastic tweezers Plastic scalpel Plastic spatula Needle Plastic stirring rod Graduated cylinder Eosin Gum media (bottle) Sea salt (5) Prepared slides (7) Blank slides (7) Slide covers (7) Statistical slide covers (7) Slide labels (2) Collecting vials (2) AA batteries Spare LED bulb Plastic carrying case. Monocular viewing head with LED and mirror illumination and built-in color filter wheel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The key it to start with the smallest magnification (300), once you have found your sample and focused on it then attempt using the higher magnifications. I did find it a bit annoying that I could not move the stage from side to side, so when viewing I had to move the slide its self. These are not as clear as they are when viewing it through the scope with your eyes. I found all of the samples with in a matter of minutes besides the corn root (blue slide with small round circles on it all in rows)."
"I was pleasantly surprised by what this microscope can do, and can't wait to give it to my daughter for the holidays (I took it out of the box and tested it first due to some of the bad reviews on here). If you are inexperienced with microscopes, here are a few tips: make sure that what you are trying to view is in the center of the aperture (where the light comes through), and always start on the lowest magnification."
"Great for the price!"
"Although not made from the best material this is a wonderful toy for beginners or children the microscope itself works terrifically and the accessories that come with it or wonderful no real complaints this is a great toy especially since it promotes learning."
"This microscope was purchased for a friends daughter."
"Do your kids a favor and snag the prepared slide set (extra) too."
"My son got this and chose to play with it over his Nintendo Switch."
"I like the case and the assortment of items that it comes with, but the microscope itself is poor quality along with all the other Made-in-China items."
Best Curriculum Sets
![Frick Frack Fidgets - Fidget Toy for Relaxing Therapy Set of 10 - Relieves Stress and Increase Focus for Adults and Children - Stress Toy Helps with ADHD ADD OCD Autism by ZIO Products](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91gahrffrJL._SS600_.jpg)
Color: Red Green Yellow Blue Purple. CALMING EFFECT on children/adults with ADD, ADHD, OCD, Autism or other high sensory needs.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We bought these on a whim for our son who just seems anxious when he talks and always plays with small things! We did our research found these and thought they were perfect since they wouldn't make noise, small enough to be in his pocket and not be a distraction during class. School started up and we noticed by week 1 he asked for another pair. We've had 1 teacher tell him he can't have it in class because he needs STATE paperwork etc...whatever. But since we needed more I emailed ZIO and told them the great news but also the issues."
"When I placed the order for these I actually thought they looked pretty dumb, but the reviews were good and I figured for the price it was worth a try."
"Love these fidgets!"
"When I first saw these fidget toys, I wasn't sure they would be effective. This ball can be moved back and forth by squeezing either end of the material."
"I like that they come in a package with a few so I can carry extras and have backups for when my daughter looses hers."
"My son has trouble focusing in school so I went looking for something to help him when I came across these fidget toys."
"I'm so glad fidget toys are becoming more normalized. * These are super bright!"
"Bought for christmas treat bags for autistic children 5 - 10 years old."
Best Nameplates & Desk Tapes
![Engraved Desk Name Plate - Office Name Plate for Desk - Business Desk Name Plate](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/412Ath8eF0L._SS600_.jpg)
Engraved Desk Name Plate - Office Name Plate for Desk - Business Desk Name Plate - The high quality black brass engraved plate compliments this 2" x 10" Rosewood Block Desk Plate. Engraved Desk Name Plate - Office Name Plate for Desk - Business Desk Name Plate.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have to say it was a huge hassle, it would take up to a month, I would have to call and check on the status, one time they forgot, and then I would have to go pick it up."
"I made a mistake when ordering and misspelled 1 name, but all it took was an email to have it fixed before shipping."
"I ordered two of these desk name plates."
"I placed the order on a Monday and it was delivered 3 days later (I was expecting it to take 10-14 days)."
"You guys far farrr farrrr farrrrrrr exceeded my expectation as far as Buckingham Fountain is from the Willis Tower."
"I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a nice name plate in their office."
"Wow!"
"I returned one because of a minor mistake in the inscription, but you replaced it with no questions or problems."
Best Early Childhood Education Materials
![National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZA7iIEV6L._SS600_.jpg)
The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! Catherine D. Hughes is the author of several books in the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, including Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs , Little Kids First Big Book of Space , and Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This book was clearly designed for younger kids, because it has large print, pronunciation guides for all the dinosaur names, and imagination style questions associated with each dinosaur, like "if you could have a pet dinosaur, what would you name it?" If you are looking for a dinosaur book for older kids, there is also the "National Geographic Kids First Book of Big Dinosaurs", not to be confused with this book for "Little" kids."
"This book reads like an encyclopedia and not a story; however, they have shortened the information to 1 page per dinosaur which keeps a child's interest and a complete page with a picture illustration of the dinosaur."
"Some of the more commonly known dinosaurs are conspicuously absent or the illustrations don't show you how to tell them apart from other similar species."
"Illustrations are on point and love how they break down the names of each dinosaur."
"Good for younger kids and older...I'd say 3 to 8 ish."
"My daughter and nephew both got a copy of this book and they both LOVE IT!"
"Very cool book!"
"Good informative dinosaur book."
Best Filing Products
![18 RFID Blocking Sleeves (14 Credit Card Holders & 4 Passport Protectors) Ultimate Premium Identity Theft Protection Sleeve Set for Men & Women. Smart Slim Design perfectly fits Wallet / Purse](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Wz3Tn-R0L._SS600_.jpg)
WHY CHOOSE ALPINE RIVERS We are a team of master travelers & outdoor fanatics with the sole purpose to deliver to you the best travel accessories on the market. ✓ Sleek Profile - Slim smart design in a stylish matte black finish, which avoids taking up precious space in your wallet or purse. ✓ Secure Protection - Lined with an electromagnetically opaque shield to block signals from high-tech pickpockets & unauthorized electronic scanning devices. Perfect for husbands, wives, dads, moms, students, travelers & outdoor enthusiasts. ✓ ESSENTIAL FOR THE MODERN DAY: Protect yourself from data thieves who skim & steal your personal financial information within seconds. Lined with an electromagnetically opaque shield to block signals from high-tech pickpockets & unauthorized electronic scanning devices. ✓ SLIM PREMIUM QUALITY: Made from high grade ultra-lightweight durable material, water & tear resistant.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I tested it with my rfid chip security doors at work and when my card is in the sleeve the door doesn't open and my card is completely protected."
"These pouches will offer the same protection, at lower price, and will fit right into the wallet / purse / murse you carry today. As a technologist, and frequent traveler, one of the most embarrassing things that could happen would be to fall prey to RFID credit card or passport "snarfing". While I have already invested in an RFID blocking wallet, and even an RFID-blocking passport cover, those are expensive, and the options are limited. It did my own tests using several passport and credit card RFID scanning apps for Android, and both the money belt and the pouches were 100% effective in blocking signals -- even from my transit passes. I did receive a discount in order to test this product, but my opinions are honest, unbiased, and in no way incentivised."
"With the key card in the product, the door did nothing when I touched the card to the access point."
"Nice and thin fit in my wallet perfectly."
"I like these RFID blocking sleeves."
"In the same week I had both my credit card and debit card compromised."
"Everything was as expected and they really do block RFID."
"I had a debit card stolen recently while it was 100% always in my possession, so urgently needed a solution."
Best Math Materials
![Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphics Calculator, Black](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71p0wdTBIvL._SS600_.jpg)
Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's really hard to go wrong with Texas Instruments, they set the standard for graphing calculators."
"It has been thirty years since I have cracked a math book, but I have recently been asked to help someone in high school with their math and so back to some algebra, geometry, and beyond."
"Even though it’s not the newest, most technological calculator, it still is a great buy."
"This product works well and is a necessity for any high school math class."
"A solid calculator for school."
"Classic calculator, can't go wrong with TI calculators."
"The price is very good compared to buying it from stores."
"TI has been doing this a long time."
Best School Paper Racks & Chart Stands
![Mr. Pen- 18 Pc Highlighter Set, 6 Gel Bible Highlighter Non Bleed Assorted Color, 6 Narrow Highlighter, 2 Wide Highlighter, 2 Highlighter Pencil, Highlighter Tape (Variety Set)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91mErh0%2BoLL._SS600_.jpg)
6 Pen Style Narrow Chisel Highlighter: Odorless, Non-Toxic Ink 6 Colors: Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple Bright, See-Through Colors Make Your Highlighted Text Easy To Read Multipurpose Chisel Tip Is Great For Highlighting, Underlining Or Writing Notes Pen Shape Is Easy To Control And Slips Into Backpacks Or Notebooks. Won't Dry Out If Left Uncapped Acid-Free No Smear Across Ink Pen Style Allows For Easy Handling And Carrying 6 Colors: Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple. 2 Desk Style Wide Chisel Highlighter: Odorless, Non-Toxic Ink 2 Colors: Yellow, Pink Bright, See-Through Colors Make Your Highlighted Text Easy To Read Multipurpose Chisel Tip Is Great For Highlighting, Underlining Or Writing Notes Wide Chisel To Cover More Area. 2 Neon Lead Highlighter Pencil And Pencil Sharpener: Dry Highlighting No Bleed Through Any Kind Of Paper No Leak Or Dry Out 3/8” In Diameter X 6 7/8” In Length 2 Colors: Yellow And Pink Steel Blade Pencil Sharpener For Highlighter Pencils. Premium Highlighting Pen, Highlighting Markers, Gel Highlighters, Pencil Highlighter and Highlighter tape.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The colors are bright and vivid, and the variety of 6 narrow, 2 wide, 6 non bleed gel, 2 pencils and tape are more than I could have though I would want or need, but now that I have them, I see me using each for a different purpose. The pencils are a nice add on in pink and yellow, and since they are 7 inch pencils (with a sharpener included), they should last a very long time, plus no mess on your hands or clothing."
"Works great highlighting his spelling words or highlighting hard to read words."
"I got these to color code at home and work and have the same set of colors, and while I could still do this in theory, it would bother me to mix up the marker and waxy highlighter styles on my papers."
"I do a lot of proof reading in my job and am constantly highlighting things for later correction."
"What a lot of markers for the price!"
"The Mr. Ped-18 Pc Highlighter Set, is a great set."
"This was a really great deal!"
"***I would recommend Mr.Pen make the Blue Gel Highlighters more Florescent."
Best Classroom Pocket Charts
![Learning Resources Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61qZXpKYu6L._SS600_.jpg)
Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart is sturdy, vinyl pocket chart will makes a visually appealing introduction to weather. Sturdy flame-retardant vinyl chart with hanging grommets measures 30.75"L x 44.25"H. Great for ages 3+.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's a great calendar for a child and big numbers and graphics, my only gripe is the "Today, tomorrow and Yesterday" section seems unnecessary and confusing."
"On top of this the few events you do have that aren't represented on the cards (Grandma & Grandpa coming to visit!). Then only real flaw I've ran into are the odd months that extend over 6 weeks can't properly be placed in the provided spaces, but I simply put the extra dates up top."
"For normal school children I could see this being very nice and easy set to use though so I only docked it 1 start because I think a design change could really help make this thing last longer."
"I typically ask him which number is red.. and then tell him what day it is."
"She plays with it once in a while, and slowly you can see her getting the idea of what day is today, and what after school class she has today/tomorrow and what she needs to bring to school, like dance shoes, etc. Also provided some blank cards so you can put whatever you want on it."
"This is a very large calendar, perfect for little hands to help change every day."
"We bought this for my daughter as she loves doing calendar at Therapy."
"But I’m giving only 2 stars due to the fact that the slots where the numbers go were actually torn."
Best Pre-Kindergarten How-To Aids
![Pencil Grips,Firesara Silicone Ergonomic Writing Claw Aid Dolphin and Handle Style Pencils Training Grip Holder for Kids Students Kindergarten Adults Right Handed the Aged Disabled Hands (9pcs)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61IzKxclP6L._SS600_.jpg)
Unlike other pencil grips, The Pencil Grip feels natural because of its ergonomic design and soft, flexible, latex-free material.Firesara Pencil Grips Benefits and Value. ✔COMPREHENSIVE UPDATED ERGONOMIC DESIGN, HELP CHILDREN WRITE HEALTHILY, CORRECTLY - Grip pen in a wrong way will cause myopia, humpback and poor handwriting, as a result children will lose confidence of their appearance and handwriting. To guide the children grip pen, we design these grips to immobilize fingers on the designated proper position. 3pcs small size dolphin grips and 2pcs small size yellow and pink handle grips fit 6.5-7.5mm diameter pens, 3pcs large size dolphin grips fit 8-9mm diameter pens , 1pc large size handle grip in blue for 7.5-8.5mm diameter pens.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am very excited about the "claw grips" (the kids call them hammer grips) because they enable kids with extremely immature hand development to hold pencils with a functional grasp."
"great for my child who is struggling with holding the pencil."
"Super helpful , very happy with my purchase."
"I needed them for a prek class but they only came in packs of 6 so i had to buy a lot of them."
"These are great."
"Great product!"
Best Reading & Writing Materials
![Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Pens, 0.4 mm - 30-Color Wallet Set](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81kj83GmDOL._SS600_.jpg)
Pen 68 has been designed to encourage your creativity and will always give you the best results. HIGH-QUALITY FELT-TIP PEN - If you are looking for countless drawing options and high efficiency, STABILO Pen 68 is going to be your new best coloring friend. SET OF 30 COLORS IN A WALLET - Start coloring now in a whopping 30 colors of Pen 68 Coloring Felt-tip Marker Pen, in a wallet case.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Little to moderate. Stabilo(30): Wide range of bright colors at a decent price. I find myself reaching for these more than steadtler because of the colors although they have a harder tip and can be scratchy, it would be hard to fill a decent size area but good for precision. They feather, can't be used for precision, and tear up the paper pretty fast. They're actually good for writing as well(I buy the packs of black for note taking). It's smoother than the pentel felt tip but will still tear up the paper and can give streaky coverage (some colors more than others) if you aren't careful."
"The photo I uploaded gives a better idea of how the colors look-I think its quite different from the pen caps."
"A student had been gifted a set from a previous art teacher and as I was teaching the importance of clean lines (for this particular lesson) and how to make textures out of lines, I pulled a few out to try. And working with a limited pallette can show you what you are capable of. UPDATE: 7/16/2017 - I uploaded a third picture to show you guys the range of palletes you can make with the limited color choices in this pack."
"Humidity). – Doesn't smear at all on Regular notebook paper (even if i rub my finger over it right after). – Lasts forever. – Doesn't Dry out if you accidentally leave the cap off for several hours. – The tip does Not develop dry spots, so you can easily draw a smooth continuous line without having to retrace it. – Ink does not have a tendency to puddle up on the page (i.e. Like Pilot pens). – Caps snap securely shut (Don't have to worry about them uncapping & ruining your carrying case). – Individually they are super light and perfectly balanced. – Glides on the page very smoothly with minimal resistance (Feels like I'm writing with a ball point pen!). – Very well constructed & resilient (I have a tendency to chew pens & mine don't have a ding, dent, or scratch to show for it). Con's. – Not the most ergonomic of grips & might be an issue for an artist (although, for my purposes discomfort hasn't been an issuet). – Not very water resistant to my knowledge and will bleed if you spill some water on it. – I struggled in this section for almost 10 mins starring at the pens and I apologize as I can honestly not think of anymore :-/. I would highly recommend these to everyone... they will quietly surprise you!"
Best School Safety & First Aid Supplies
![First Aid Kit Hard Red Case 326 Pieces Exceeds OSHA and ANSI Guidelines 100 People - Office, Home, Car, School, Emergency, Survival, Camping, Hunting, and Sports](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/810RUs97AaL._SS600_.jpg)
The Be Smart Get Prepared First Aid Kit complies or exceeds all OSHA guidelines for small business and meets ANSI types I and II requirements. FDA APPROVED: Manufactured from the highest of quality FDA approved facility exceeding safety standards for emergency first aid, for adults and kids. Two separate layers of first aid for large and small first aid products and tilting shelves designed for easy access and refill.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It really doesn't do me any good to have gauze, medical tape and bandages if they are in a small pouch hidden under other stuff in the back of my hall closet and it never fails, that's where it is when I go to look for something. Plus I have a 2 year old grandson who lives near me and I know from experience that kids get scrapes and cuts all the time so I know this first aid kit will come in handy with him around."
"This kit has a lot of useful stuff, each in tits own spot that is accessible as long as the kit isn't shaken too much."
"i like the contents of the kit, but the separator try can be lifted if you are sorting through it quickly, you know, like in an emergency."
"The top two shelves in the first compartment rotate forward, so when the case is laying flat you can easily remove what you need from the shelf."
"As advertised."
"Huge kit, super thorough."
"Great first aid kits!!!"
"I carry a first aid kit in the back of my car because you never know when you might need it."
Best School Supply Storage Boxes
![Vaultz Locking Utility Box with Combination Lock, Black on Black (VZ00192)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81u-L7xqItL._SS600_.jpg)
The Vaultz Locking Utility Box is the perfect catch-all utility box. Mesh pocket and elastic pencil band inside for organization;Sturdy combination lock on the outside for security.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this specific design (Pink White/Polka Dot Heart) for a six year old, a different one (Purple Bling with Cupcake) for her nine year old sister."
"My kid might even be able to use this next year too."
"She loves the lock and key - make her feel "big"."
"& I love that it came with 2 keys because I have a tendency of locking myself out of things."
"It's the perfect size for travel but it holds six or more bottles!"
"Pros | Durable / Simple Padlock / Stong Seal / Grippable / Doesn't feel cheap / Extra pockets for internal storage & organization. Cons | Not as large as expected, but nonetheless, suffices for what I personally kept in it."
"Good size to hold electronic recharges, such as phones, tablets, and hand warmers."
"It's obvious these guys have nailed down their manufacturing process because this thing feels surprisingly solid."
Best Sign Language Materials
![Brainy Baby Talking Hands Sign Language Classic Edition](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91uxXdl8ZzL._SS600_.jpg)
Small Fry's Talking Hands DVD teaches more than 30 words using American Sign Language ASL and Signing Exact English SEE in familiar surroundings to make fast learning connections.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Purchased this for my autistic son with the hopes that he (& we too) pick up some signs to help him to communicate."
"Helps my Autistic child recommend to all autism children."
"I purchased this video after doing some research on how beneficial sign language can be for hearing babies. I truly enjoy the fact the video is so diverse and show children of different ethnicities and those with disabilities."
"This dvd is great!"
"My baby loves to watch it and is learning a lot!"
"Great preschool & autism DVD!"
"The child started signing right after seeing the video for the first time and it has been so helpful that I told my friend she could keep it."
"It's incredibly simple, just different people signing & saying the word and showing examples of the word a few times."
Best Social Studies Materials
![Scratch Off World Map Poster - with US States and Country Flags, Track Your Adventures. Includes Scratcher and Memory Stickers, Perfect Gift for Travelers, By Earthabitats®](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81EnwiEsfXL._SS600_.jpg)
When you need a travel gift for that special traveller in your life, the Earthabitats Scratch Off World Map is a. brilliant. choice. The most detailed scratch off world map on the market, our map features beautiful, vibrant colors, accurate cartographic details of the terrain, country flags and landmarks. Frame the scratch off world map poster and you have a classy wall decoration! Guitar pick scratcher for the ideal scratching tool, memory stickers to mark your travel memories, eraser to clean scratch smudges and magnifying strip for the visually challenged.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"and eraser to get the debris off the map were incredibly helpful & made scratching very easy. I purchased a frame at Michael's (the map is 17x24 but I could only find an 18x24 -- left the information paper in the frame and it looks fine with that half inch border on top & bottom) for only $16 with coupon & plan on hanging this in our living room. The Maldives is a dark purple when you scratch, and it blends in to the abyss of the ocean... Not really a big deal, but I'm weird like that."
"It has all the tools you need to scratch the places you been one cool thing that this map has that other ones don't is flags at the bottom that can be scratch too."
"I hope that this is a gift that will have a lot of meaning and memory."
"I was also impressed by the quality of the map and loved the black and gold color scheme."
"We basically like the map, which I gave my son for Christmas, but the map came deeply creased and scratched smack in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean."
"I like the scratch off feature the most and the fact that it combines state with countries throughout the world."
"This was purchased as a Christmas gift."
"It Alston ended up scratching and tore some of the paper."
Best Spanish ESL Materials
![La oruga muy hambrienta: Spanish board book (Spanish Edition)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q8Mh1Pj-L._SS600_.jpg)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is inarguably one of the most popular children's books of all time. A good translation of this much-loved picture book.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Some of the translations are funky."
"Very cute story and drawings."
"The book is very cute."
"Además enseña los numeros, haciendo una pequeña introducción a las "matemáticas"."
"it is a really good story!"
"Bought this for my friends."
"My daughters favorite book."
Best Special Education School Supplies
![The Pencil Grip Original Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid for Righties and Lefties, 6 Count, Assorted Colors (TPG-11106)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41hepwajkiL._SS600_.jpg)
The Pencil Grip improves handwriting, helps to give more control, and reduces hand fatigue. The unique shape is designed to be “one size fits all” to help the hands of kids and adults, and work for both righties and lefties. The Pencil Grip is widely used by the millions of Americans diagnosed with hand health issues like Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tremors, and a general lack of strength. Invented in 1992 by Dr. Lois Provda, a prominent educational therapist, The Pencil Grip became a family endeavor. The family is incredibly grateful to the millions of parents, teachers, and therapists who have put their trust in their products. #1 Grip recommended by therapists to help kids write.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The Pencil Grip is easy to use....on each grip, an 'R' and 'L' are printed on the sides."
"They are just under 1 1/2 inches long, 1 inch on the fat end, and about 3/4 inch on the pencil tip end."
"These are great and durable!"
"After almost a year of my kindergartener whining about handwriting, I finally figured I'd try a pencil grip."
"Theese are awsome."
"They are bulky and cumbersome, but overall have really helped me not press so hard and loosen my grip as I'm writing."
"These are a little large for my 5 year old son but they work."
"I'm sure they are optimally designed for the human hand, but the texture is too grippy and overall the grips are too large."
Best Students Round Edge Scissors
![School Smart Loop Scissors - 8 inches - Yellow](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61KXblFCskL._SS600_.jpg)
Ideal for individuals with either physical disabilities or coordination problems. Easy to use polypropylene handles can be squeezed together by hands, arms or any other mobile limb. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have several students who need help cutting."
"To big and for the little hands of our four year old."
"I use these scissors in my classroom."
"Highly recommend for anyone but especially for disabled or left handed individuals as my daughter uses these without incident!"
"My daughter is in Kindergarten and has had trouble fully developing the muscle for writing and cutting."
"Just a bit too sharp for little ones."
"These are better belt than ones we've had in the past."
"Scissors cut well and are a great help for my autistic son."
Best Teaching Materials
![Chalk Markers for Chalkboard by VersaChalk (Reversible Tip, Neon) - Erasable Dustless Water-Based Non-Toxic Liquid Wet Erase Pens](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71jNQmQsiCL._SS600_.jpg)
VersaChalk Liquid Chalk Markers, Set of 8 Bright Neon Colors with Reversible Tip. Simply use a damp and clean piece of cloth to wipe the surface clean. Versachalk Liquid Chalk Markers: All They’re Chalked Up To Be Gone are the dusty days of smearing, breaking chalk sticks and cringe-inducing squeaks when you write on the chalkboard. BUSINESS SIGNS AND MENUS Fun, eye, catching business and menu signs will be a great draw for your business! EXTRA DURABLE REVERSIBLE TIPS: While other brands of markers have tips that fray easily, VersaChalk's high-density reversible marker tips are built for professional use. Our REVERSIBLE TIP allows you to write in fine and bold lines - just flip the tip over to switch between bold and chisel tips.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My favorite chalk paint pens for professional work!"
"These are bright and fine tipped."
"Using these for my daughter's chalkboard growth chart."
"These are the best liquid chalkboard markers I have purchased so far."
"These were perfect paired with the board dudes chalkboard."
"No running on board 🙌🏽. The bad side is (1) one marker started leaking everywhere and had to be thrown away after first use."
"Wow!"
"They work pretty good the only problem I have is that a few of them started leaking around the top and it's getting liquid chalk all over the place."
Best Writing Supplies & Correction Supplies
![Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 72-Count](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91bpSJug%2BxL._SS600_.jpg)
Other features include soft, thick cores for superior blending and shading, and a color coded woodcasing for easy identification. What's in the Box Set of 72 assorted Prismacolor Premier Colored Woodcase Pencils, and tin case. Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping making them perfect for adult coloring books.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this 150 set of Prismacolor pencils before about 2 weeks now and did some drawings ."
"Here is what the 72 count set of colors looks like... I only wish that I would have bought one of the larger count sets since I am always looking for additional colors. If you are having challenges with sharpening them there is a you tube video about it and how you should always turn the pencil, not the sharpener, in the same continuous direction. There were even explanations on how many you should put into an electric sharpener and then manually sharpen one because they overheat and break the leads!"
"* If you're not a professional artist but you want a set of amazing, great quality colored pencils for school, arts and crafts, coloring books, or any other project, I recommend purchasing a smaller set. * If you purchase the 48 or 60 color set and you want a color not in the set, Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils are also sold individually, so you can buy any additional colors you need."
"Having recently purchased a large set for my older daughter on Amazon, I can say with 100% confidence that this brand has declined STEEPLY in quality. Her new set came with SERIOUSLY off-centered leads, wooden shafts that are either cracked or completely different colors from one half to the other, and most concerning, the cores in many of the pencils seems to be waxier and clumps/flakes no matter what we do. I believe that many of the higher reviews for this product are from before the company began cutting corners...a search online will quickly reveal that cracked wood, broken leads, off-centered cores, and other issues have been present for several years now."