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This is a basic list of suggested items. Just because we do not list it does not mean it would not make a great learning tool! We are particularly interested in items to be reused such as packing peanuts, dowel rods, and foam pieces. However, new items are also appreciated.
Click here for the list in PDF
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Types of Materials Needed
- non-traditional learning tools
- interestingly shaped trims
- factory seconds or rejects
- packing products
- production overruns
- obsolete inventory/logo items
- clean, colorful punch outs
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Office Products
- pencils
- pens (black, blue or red)
- markers
- scissors
- rulers
- staplers
- paste/glue sticks
- glue
- paper (all kinds)
- hole punches
- sheet protectors
- 2-pocket folders
- vertical files
- paper clips
- rubber bands
- tabbed dividers
- note pads
- envelopes
- labels
- dry erase markers
- fax paper
- Bulletin/Dry-Erase boards
- CD R's
- software (old versions)
- in/out trays
- copy holders
- envelopes
- file folders
- ink pads/stamps
- mouse pads
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Paper Supplies
- copy paper
- computer paper
- note pads
- art paper
- matte board
- contact paper
- note cards
- peel & stick vinyl
- wrapping paper
- rolls of newsprint
- construction paper
- end cuts
- stationery
- envelopes
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Science and Math Materials
- magnifying lenses
- plant seeds
- small animal cages/aquariums
- rock and mineral collections
- shell collections
- rulers
- microscopes
- small countable items
- calculators
- flasks/test tubes
- geometric figures
- science magazines
- usable batteries
- copper wire
- magnets
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Arts and Crafts
- bric-a-brac
- chalk
- clay
- crayons
- paint brushes
- paste
- plaster of paris
- popsicle sticks
- sand paper
- string
- tempra paint
- yarn
- straws
- forks
- spools
- beads
- frames
- carpet squares
- buttons
- fabric scraps
- mylar/contact paper
- nails
- pie tins
- shoe strings
- elastic
- toothpicks
- wallpaper
- books
- baskets
- thread
- self-sealing bags
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