Creating Dynamic Learning Spaces: Essential Supplies for Engaging Centers
Help me give my students vibrant and captivating learning stations for my students by acquiring a rechargeable glue gun, colorful ink, cardstock, laminating sheets, and an array of colorful expo markers.
Accessing color is a primary challenge in our classroom. With minimal black ink and markers, the creativity of our kindergarteners is dulled by this monochrome palette. However, when provided with colorful pictures, centers, or markers, their imagination takes flight, inspiring vibrant ideas and enriching their learning experience.
By infusing color into their learning environment, we strive to instill a lifelong love for learning.
To tackle this challenge, we urgently need a rechargeable glue gun. Presently, we grapple with logistical hurdles using traditional glue guns. We must plug them in, wait for them to warm up, and then unplug them to transport to various areas for hanging colorful objects. Unfortunately, this process often leads to the glue cooling down before we can finish, necessitating a repeat of the warming-up process.
Furthermore, essential materials like ink, cardstock, and laminating sheets are pivotal for crafting durable and visually engaging learning resources. Without these supplies, we're unable to furnish our students with the quality materials they deserve.
In addition, colorful expo markers play a crucial role in facilitating brainstorming sessions, interactive lessons, and visual aids. However, due to budget constraints, we're unable to replenish our diminishing supply.
Tribello Plastic Storage Containers With Lids For Organizing - (Large - 14 x 13 x 3)
• Amazon Business
$35.88
2
$71.76
Dixon Ticonderoga Beginner's Pencil - Box of 36
• Blick Art Materials
$19.94
3
$59.82
HERKKA 400 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size
• Amazon Business
$38.95
1
$38.95
WORKPRO Pink Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun, 7.2V Rechargeable Fast Preheating Glue Gun Kit with 20 Pc Premium Mini Glue Stick, Automatic-Power-Off Glue Gun for Art, Craft, Decoration - Pink Ribbon
• Amazon Business
$35.98
1
$35.98
Magnetic Dry Erase Pockets by Two Point (30-Pack) - 10 x 14 in - Clear Plastic Sleeves for Paper, Shop Ticket Holders, Job Ticket Holders, Clear Paper Sleeves, Dry Erase Sleeves
• Amazon Business
$29.55
1
$29.55
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Intense Colors, Set of 16, Pink - Durable
• School Specialty
$27.97
1
$27.97
Canon Ink Toner Cartridge, PGI250PGBK, Black
• School Specialty
$27.82
1
$27.82
Canon Ink Toner Cartridge, CLI251C, Cyan
• School Specialty
$23.17
1
$23.17
Canon Ink Toner Cartridge, CLI251M, Magenta
• School Specialty
$23.17
1
$23.17
Canon Ink Toner Cartridge, CLI251Y, Yellow
• School Specialty
Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb., 250 Sheets/Pack (91904/92904)
• Quill.com
$21.41
1
$21.41
Lichamp 10-Pack Colored Electrical Tape Waterproof,3/4 inx66ft,Industrial Grade UL/CSA Listed High Temp Electrical Tape 10 Colors Electric Super Vinyl
• Amazon Business
$18.79
1
$18.79
FUN LITTLE TOYS Mini Erasers 58PCS, Mini Erasers for Kids
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Haooryx 60pcs Spring Butterfly Mini Erasers for Kids Bulk Novelty Butterfly Pencil Eraser 3D Desk Puzzle Erasers Pet for Student Homework Reward Classroom Prizes Spring Holiday Gift Filler Supplies
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White
• Best Buy Education
$5.64
1
$5.64
Materials cost
$453.49
Vendor shipping charges
$12.53
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.80
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$502.82
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