So we started doing the school supply shopping this week. A daunting task even as the kids get older and the lists get shorter. Gone in my house are the days when the most expensive item on the list was the ever-elusive “just this size” binder. Now, we’re talking calculators that rival my electricity bill. But I sigh, watch the ads and get out there and do it. I put on my thickest armor because nothing will be just right for my kids.
If you don’t agree with something on the list and think it’s excessive, have a conversation with the teacher. I guarantee if it is something that will actually get used to, the teacher will be able to explain how. Yes, Expo markers are expensive. Get in a classroom and watch children solve problems at their desks with them and really engage in the process because it all of a sudden became colorful and perhaps a little bit taboo.
And then what happens? Supplies that were an extra $10 from you at the beginning of the year for one kid become extras in your kid’s teacher’s cart at Target during a grocery run. And forget the $10. Oh no. Multiply that sucker by – how many kids were in that classroom? Was it 20? 30? Let’s see.
Candi12301 I always said I was going to be the mom who bought the super deluxe extra soft tissues for the class - and anything else the kids need.
We don’t get any supplies! Then the money we do get has limits on what we can buy. We are usually restricted from buying wipes, tissues, etc with the budget money. We used to get band—aids. Years ago they stopped providing band-aids! It’s just ridiculous!
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I always buy extra because I support teachers whole-heartedly but, I don't see people bringing extra tissues to visit loved ones in prison. Somehow they're fully funded for basic needs...
Just buy it. Whatever the teachers need. They are woefully underfunded. My niece..a teacher in Oklahoma, has an Amazon wishlist for her supplies. For books and pencils. For things that she sees her kids need to learn. Many parents, especially nowadays, are strapped for money
Do the right thing and start holding Administrators and School Boards accountable for not making sure teachers and students have the supplies they need - I can buy markers and Kleenex but these kids need broadband and computers and better buildings and gyms - I cannot do that...
I always bought extras too and contributed items throughout the year.
Well the Today Show trying to go into a different direction and I won't let them. You have been the propaganda machine paid by China and all of your information has been misinformation! How does it feel to be propaganda?
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