Fun Extras

Check out these fun extras found at stores and websites.

Teacher stores-check out what other teachers are getting rid of to score a deal!

www.SproutClassrooms.com
This is a fabulous place to get great used classroom materials at 50-90% off retail price.  All their classroom library books come with leveled labels inside the front cover, so they are ready for your students as soon as they arrive.  They are constantly purchasing new inventory from retiring teachers, teachers going on maternity leave, or teachers who are just cleaning out their classroom, so check back often for new items and great deals!!

Current is my absolute favorite place to get stickers from.  They offer great quality, huge quantities and you can often get 'buy 1, get 1' free deals.  Great for papers, and to give the students for art projects as well.


Current also has really fun file folders.  I've seen these in stationary and gift stores for over $10, but Current has them for $4-$8.  The Mary Engelbreit ones are only $4 for 6 folders!  I can't wait to brighten up the different stations around my room with these.  Try the ME ones in your Sub Tub, or put your extra activity sheet copies for sick students in the bubble ones-instant fun!

     
Mary Engelbreit is my favorite artist, and it's always a battle between her art and Suzy's Zoo when it comes to things like postcards and nametags in my room.  Her site has a fantastic selection of items for the classroom, and the prices are extremely reasonable.  She has a great selection of awards, bookmarks, charts and  banners as well as books with ideas for teachers.

www.childrenskidsfurniture.com

What a fantastic selection of fun furniture for your classroom!  These chairs are some of my favorite.  They come in this lime, raspberry, blue, orange and blue, which are BEAUTIFUL together.  Splurge and circle them around your guided reading table for a colorful classroom splash.

www.ikea.com

       

Ikea has fantastic storage solutions for the classroom at truly reasonable prices.  Look here for shelves, magazine holders, boxes and cubbies.  I also love their bright blue wardrobe for dress-up clothes and bedroom accents that work well for classrooms, such as their bug wall light.

www.orientaltrading.com

       

Everyone in the world has heard of (and probably used) Oriental Trading Company.  I recently received an online coupon and went to check it out, and they have added an entire Teachers Resources section.  Talk about fantastic!  Their furniture is still on the pricey side, but their musical instruments, playground equipment and organizational tools are as cheap as their party supplies.  They even have a huge parachute that the kids can color themselves for $26!  I compiled a huge shopping list and will be back later to use the coupon.  Also, they have a really great collection of foam beads-about $4 for 500 beads in really fun themes. This is a much cheaper alternative to using the plastic or glass ones, and also much easier to clean up!

www.lunabazaar.com

       

Wow.  I just found this site in a magazine, and I'm in love.  They carry a huge selection of paper lanterns and light strings.  They even have the light bulbs with very long cords so you can put a light inside the paper lanterns-and the prices are fantastic ($5 for a 14" lantern!).  Check out their clearance right now- beautiful striped and polka dotted curtains for cheap!