It is my personal opinion that sometimes teachers get a bit excessive with supply lists. Being a mother of 5, I always try not to do this! What I usually do is add some things as optional, that why you can contribute them if you want. In the Montessori classroom everything will be community goods, so you don't have to label anything. I am going to work off of Mrs. Everette's list that she had already made, so if you already purchased those items you will be fine:) Also, if you have some of these items already that are used, such as binders, colored pencils, crayons, jars....that is fine! There is no need to buy brand new stuff if you have items that are still functioning!
- 2 boxes of Kleenex
- 1 box of washable markers (regular or fine line....get both is you want to:)
- 1 box of colored pencils
- 1 box of crayons
- 1 composition notebook
- 1 red plastic folder with brads
- 1blue folder with brads and pockets
- 1 glue stick (or a pack if you prefer)
- 2 large erasers
- 1 - 1-2 inch binder (feel free to let students pick a binder of their choice/design...they love that:)
- 3 pkgs of #2 pencils
- 3 pkgs of regular ruled notebook paper
- 1 pkg of cap erasers
- 1 pack of Cleaning wipes or baby wipes
Optional items
- Lysol spray
- Paper towels
- set of headphones or ear buds
- mason jars (to keep supplies in)
- clipboard
- envelopes and stamps (I am working on getting us Pen Pals :)
- ziploc snack bags
- small bottled waters
