https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 13:39:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2608603 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 16:33:08 +0000 regberadaisy 2608603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: nope. All her supplies are going in a big bag were dropping off the day before school starts. All the extras are going in there and I'll just mention it to the teachers. Parents aren't allowed in the building on a day to day basis. So, if during the year I decide to buy extras it'll just go in her backpack. So other parents would never see! But I also plan to be involved in the PTA...so I guess that can be viewed as gaining favoritism? Can't really control how other people think! I'm going to be involved with the school because I want to be. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2608331 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:07:39 +0000 looch 2608331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: do you worry at all about creating an evironment where other parents (those who can't or won't send extra supplies) are misconstruing your goodwill and see it as trying to get in the teachers good graces and create favoritism?</p> <p>I don't want to make it a big deal, but for example, I would be totally willing to buy one of those classroom packages of markers (or whatever) if the teacher needed it and asked for it, but I wouldn't want the other parents to know or feel they needed to do something similar. I know other people want to make a show of it and that bugs me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2607902 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 06:47:34 +0000 farawayyama 2607902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My school does communal stationary. Parents are charged a very reasonable flat fee (except our free/reduced lunch kids, which is about 70-80% of out school) and we buy everything.</p> <p>I love it. It means I have exact quantities of precisely what I need. It also eliminates the issues with children not turning up with a pencil or parents choosing to buy things that they are assume are for me but aren't (whiteboard markers are a prime example - my students use them daily).</p> <p>The parents love it because they don't need to go source things themselves and there aren't any surprises. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2607900 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 06:45:57 +0000 regberadaisy 2607900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 is starting UPK this year at her elementary school. I don't think it's out of reason. Things like a folder, notebook, crayons, wipes, Kleenex, paper towels etc.</p> <p>Nothing's getting changed overnight, teachers are spending their own money to buy supplies, that's not right either. I'm happy to do my part. They don't do communal stock of things like crayons, but I'm planning to bring in extras of paper towels, Kleenex etc on supply drop off day. I randomly buy extra fun stuff for the daycare classroom beyond the basics. Our girls teachers have always gone the extra mile to do fun projects that they pay for the supplies. I don't mind returning the goodwill with extras and plan to do the same at the grade school level.</p> <p>Teachers are under appreciated and this is part of my small way to say thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2607754 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:26:00 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2607754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been surprised by all the school supply articles this year. I didn't really know it was a hot topic (and I teach!)<br /> @looch: it's so true that schools aren't funded, but society is a LONG way from properly valuing public education (and the issue is really, really complex) and teachers aren't going to let their students suffer to prove a point. I know I wouldnt :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2607581 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:14:50 +0000 kakimochi 2607581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the list isn't extensive, but i'm all in if it was. I know a lot of teachers scramble to find ways to make supplies stretch, and if I can help do my part for our kids, then i'm good with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2606989 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:59:29 +0000 808love 2606989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: Loved the article! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2606955 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:44:15 +0000 looch 2606955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My view is this: If parents and teachers continue to spend their own money to stock the classrooms, then we will never get the message across that the schools aren't adequately funded. We spend $50,000 a year to incarcerate criminals, but we spend less than $15,000 a year to educate a child. </p> <p>It's not about a $1 pack of crayons, it's about the bigger picture for me. Having said that, I provide what is asked, within reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-supply-list-1#post-2601334 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:30:00 +0000 Boogs 2601334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you feel like your school has an extensive school supply list, or does it feel about right to you? </p> <p>Our school requests quite a few things, but they all make complete sense e.g. hand soap, kleenex, crayons, etc. I'm personally happy to help improve my child's education and environment in any way possible, though. </p> <p>I heard some other parents grumbling about the amount of things they needed to buy, but I thought this article shared an interesting perspective: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-i-dont-resent-the-school-supply-list-anymore_us_57962310e4b0e339c23f4848" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-i-dont-resent-the-school-supply-list-anymore_us_57962310e4b0e339c23f4848</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593883 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:49:29 +0000 808love 2593883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kimberlybee: Love the message! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593869 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:33:31 +0000 looch 2593869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@WinterBee: I hope his parents provided a lot of tissues, because that's a lot!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593864 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:31:54 +0000 looch 2593864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about the dry erase crayons...are those at all an option for personal whiteboard use? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593859 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:24:38 +0000 farawayyama 2593859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a teacher and my school doesn't send supply lists. Instead the school charges a flat fee and we supply everything (we're actually a title one school so only the minority of students who aren't free/reduced lunch are charged). This means I'm shopping for my 52 math students. </p> <p>I love it. It means all my students have the stationary they need without either some students not being able to afford them or some parents deciding that a certain needed item is "unnecessary" (whiteboard markers especially. All my students use them daily. About ten run out a week and need replacing). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593840 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:53:39 +0000 Kimberlybee 2593840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is such an awesome read since we're on the topic of school supplies! </p> <p><a href="https://paigegivens.com/2016/07/20/the-crayon-bucket/" rel="nofollow">https://paigegivens.com/2016/07/20/the-crayon-bucket/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593821 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:28:31 +0000 avivoca 2593821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: I know! My inlaws bought them for H at Christmas time and they just were...awful. If a crayon breaks when a two-year-old is holding it, it's not a good crayon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593812 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:21:12 +0000 WinterBee 2593812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Lol, I had 1 student in my class this year go through like a box a week!<br /> I don't have kids in school yet but as a teacher these lists seem pretty reasonable. At my school my students don't/can't bring in much and I end up spending a lot of my own money to make sure they don't go without. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593796 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:13:39 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2593796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: yes, I die when pencils aren't Ticonderoga! Why aren't they all like that brand?! And Crayola markets last like 1000x longer than other brands. </p> <p>@avivoca: what's up with Rose Art? The crayons are so flakey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593768 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:34:42 +0000 caterw 2593768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: @avivoca: @Mamaof2: I didn't realize there was that much of a difference- that totally makes sense! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593734 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:16:13 +0000 Mamaof2 2593734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caterw: in regards to cost - this time of year Crayola is sometimes cheaper than the "cheap" brands - Staples has 24 pack of Crayola crayons for 25 cents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593692 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:47:02 +0000 avivoca 2593692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Yes, this! We use Ticonderoga pencils at work for staff and provide cheapies for our patrons (because they walk out with them) and the quality is so much better.</p> <p>@caterw: It can seem that way, but they do last longer. We have both Crayola and Rose Art crayons and the Rose Art crayons are pure junk. The colors aren't as good and they break so easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593675 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:37:32 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2593675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caterw: Usually the brand is listed for a reason. Ticonderoga pencils last at least twice as long as other pencils, and tbe erasers dont leave smudges or tear papers. the name brand crayons and markers usually last longer too. It isn't to be picky, and we would obviously welcome any items, but it makes the items last longer and teachers are trying to get the most bang for the buck so to speak. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593072 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:56:49 +0000 caterw 2593072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD isn't in school yet, but I still check the lists every year because I like to donate a backpack full of supplies. I think requesting classroom supplies is totally legitimate since I know teachers need help with budgets. I get having the same color folders or whatnot, especially for little kids who might not be able to read well. The one thing I always think is crazy is telling parents to buy the brand name crayons/ markers/ erasers/ pencils/ etc.. It doesn't matter to me personally, since I'm donating and I can afford it, but for people who don't quite qualify for assistance this seems like an unnecessary expense even at a dollar more per item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2593024 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:45:52 +0000 808love 2593024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please get a different color for each folder. Kids will start to remember what color for each folder. I have kids show up with all blue folders because that is their favorite color but then it takes them extra long to get it out of their desk because they have to read each label and put them all back. Kind of small detail but super helpful to your kid in a practical sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2592596 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:43:59 +0000 looch 2592596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoyfulKiwi: I get that, but just tell me that we need to restock in January, or as needed. The problem becomes that I've bought now two boxes of crayons. If one is supposed to be for the second half of the year, I would rather keep it at home and send it in January because my son would just as well use both at the same time in the first half of the year. What concerns me is that the second box becomes supplies for someone else and I have to buy a third box later anyway. Personally, I would want my son to let another kid use his glue stick because I want him to learn to share.</p> <p>It's not that I don't want to provide for other kids, it is that once this becomes the norm, the school districts don't see the need to increase the budget requests because the supplies are taken care of informally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2592589 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:09:15 +0000 FaithFertility 2592589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: You said it! It isn't even teachers that make that list in my district! We are given nothing!<br /> My room has 18 desks 4 computers, 2 tables, teachers desk and text books<br /> The rest is up to me, out of pocket!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2592578 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:44:11 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2592578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: me too! I am literally reading through the lists :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2592487 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:58:31 +0000 Bao 2592487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: both...last year LO went to a tuition based school and they asked for supplies plus donations of money every few weeks for this that and the other thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much/page/2#post-2592472 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:28:06 +0000 DesertDreams88 2592472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: it's ridiculous but my kids go through a box of tissues a week! That's 36 boxes right there. They also go through SO MANY BANDAIDS.</p> <p>.@Mamaof2: @ShootingStar: a sock actually picks up dry erase residue better than dry erasers do, in my opinion :-) I use socks on my teacher whiteboard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much#post-2592469 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:22:22 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2592469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just chiming in to add that the reason I always asked for certain colors of folders etc was to quickly help kids manage their own papers. so all of our reading folders were red, math was blue, etc. The color coding is really helpful for elementary kids. The individualized folders might be fun but it makes it much harder. If the teachers are requesting colors there is usually a reason :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-think-school-supply-lists-are-too-much#post-2592466 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:08:15 +0000 travellingbee 2592466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: :happy: very common- most classes in elementary school use socks for erasers. </p>