Inspiration can come from the tiniest slivers of your day. A
colleague told me not long ago that I should make a favorite things list, “You
know, like Oprah. You always have the good stuff here in the Media Center.” On
a lark, I sat down to make a list and as I wrote I realized that I am the Sally
Albright of school supplies. Perhaps I need some help. In the meantime, here is
my list:
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Ticonderoga® Pencils –
Seriously, ask any teacher, there truly is no better pencil. You don’t even
have to turn them around in the pencil sharpener to get the wood to grind down
evenly.
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My First Ticonderoga® -
For those who need/prefer a chunkier pencil
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Paper Mate® Clearpoint® PencilsP
- For your automatic pencil needs. 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9mm lead options
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Paper Mate® Pink Pearl® or White Pearl® Erasers
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Paper Mate® Ink Joy®
Retractable Pens – Offered in an incredible array of colors
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Staedtler Triplus® Fine Tip Pens
– Perfect for grading
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Quartet® Liquid Ink Dry-Erase
Markers – Chisel tip! Deep colors! Erases well.
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Scotch®600 Transparent Tape
– Comes in 1” and 3” core. It truly is clear and is the item that sparked the
comment from my colleague.
·
Staples® Bright White Laser Paper
– Looks and feels crisp. It’s a heavier weight than most printer paper, which makes it stand out.
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WausauTMAstrobrights®
Colored Paper – Deeper colors, if I’m using colored paper, it should
stand out. You will not find pastel paper in our Media Center
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Tru-Ray® Sulfite Construction
Paper – Smooth. None of those weird chunks of fiber you find in other
construction papers.
·
Staples®Paperclips – I
prefer the gold, but metallic is a close second. This applies to both standard
and jumbo sizes.
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Sharpie® Accent®
Liquid Highlighters – Cap top, not
the retractable. Foray® is
an acceptable substitute, but Sharpie®
is definitely preferred.
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Post-It® Brand Notes – No
substitutions here. The size, color, and shape options boggle the mind. I even have
templates to print custom notes.
So there you have it, my favorite things. Have fun stocking
up!
