Class Supplies

Some of you have asked if there are things our class will need from these ‘Back To School’ sales going on right now, so I have very considerately made a list:

Class Supplies:

3oz paper cups
liquid hand soap
sponges
environmentally friendly spray cleaner
band aids
sunscreen
plastic spoons

We are good for tissues and paper towels right now.

Art Supplies:

Mr sketch scented markers
Crayola colored markers
Black sharpie markers
White construction paper
9”x14” construction paper – any color
colored masking tape
beads
potters’ clay
playdoh
large easel paper
glitter, stickers, bits and bobs for collage

Academic Supplies:

Large kindergarten-sized pencils
Dry erase markers
Rubber bands (for math)
Plain white 3x5 index cards
White, non-glossy pocket folders- like these: (http://www.staples.com/Staples-Twin-Pocket-Portfolios-White/product_905671?cmArea=SEARCH)
Glue sticks

Things we just need one of:

Broom
Gallon of tempra paint in primary colors

Each child will have a cubbie for his/her personal items. They will each need a change of clothes for spills and accidents. They will each have storage for their lunch box and a place to hang a jacket or sweater. Please, MARK EVERYTHING WITH THEIR NAME. Make sure they can open & close all the containers in their lunch box. We don’t have a microwave because I like to spend lunch chatting with the children. Thermos containers work very well for warm foods. I will share more information about school and food in a later post.

The children will not need a backpack and we really don’t have space for them, so unless your child is going to Gramas and needs extra stuff, please don’t send a backpack. I hope I don’t sound grumpy about this, but you will understand when you see how quickly our class can get cluttered. This may be a good opportunity to talk a little about the classroom.

I see my class as my teaching partner. I try to organize things in a way that facilitates some of my goals for the children, such as:

- Being able to be independent in locating and replacing materials
- Playing without unnecessary conflict over play things
- Being responsible for ones own items
- Being responsible for keeping our classroom tidy
- Fostering curiosity and aesthetic enjoyment
- Learning to conserve and recycle resources
- Having the opportunity to explore and enjoy nature

I work to keep the classroom a place that is pleasant for both children and adults to spend time in. Ideas and help in this area are appreciated.