Featured Review: Kindergarten Readiness Kit

Check out this featured review of Kindergarten Readiness Kit from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and parent:

5-Star Review/ 5-Star Overall

" Great for First Child!"

Review: "I bought this to help me with home preschool for my son. He is almost 4 and I wanted to start teaching him at home. This kit is great because it has skills cards that helped me know what things I can start teaching him. It also includes things like scissors and glue so I know that I can start letting him work with those materials and get more comfortable with them. My son also loves the see through backpack that everything comes in. I would highly recommend this for parents who aren't really sure what their child is supposed to be learning before kindergarten."



 Our comprehensive kit includes everything needed to help a preschool "graduate" make a successful transition to kindergarten. Top-quality supplies will help families and caregivers assist the child in developing language, literacy, science, and mathematics skills as well as increasing science, social emotional, art, and physical health proficiency. The skills align with most preschool and kindergarten educational guidelines and are organized in developmental order. Full-color activity pages (in English and Spanish) are packed with engaging activities developed by teachers who have years of experience with preschool and kindergarten children. Each sturdy backpack is designed for one typically developing 4-5 year old child.

Kit includes: Picture/Story White Board Box of 8 Colorations® Large Sized Crayons Easy Grip Eraser Rhyming Flash Cards Bag of Foam Letters and Numbers Colorations® Plastic Scissors Colorations® 1-1/4 oz. Washable School Glue Spiral-bound Blank Journal Magnifying Glass 3 Juggling Scarves 100 Linking Cubes 3 Hand Puppets Backpack measures 10"W x 13"H x 5"D

Featured Review: Brawny Tough Machine Washable Sleeveless Child's Smock

Check out this featured review of the Brawny Tough Machine Washable Sleeveless Child's Smock from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and parent from New York, NY:

5-Star Review / 5-Star Overall

"The best smock!"

Pros:  Easy To Use, Stores Easily, Long Lasting

Best Uses:  School, Art

Bottom Line:  "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend."

Review: "I was excited to use the smock with long sleeves for my son's preschool art activity. However, it's very hard for him to put on himself (which is what they want to teach him how to do), plus the hook and loop tab ripped off right away. I tried a different short sleeve smock next and it was too short and too flimsy - lasted about 4 months. Finally, I purchased this one and could not recommend it enough! Unlike the other ones we tried, this one is thick and long, but not too long to be cumbersome for an almost 4-year old. It's easy to put on and it stays on even if the hook and loop tab is not closed, so a small kid can do it by himself. I have purchased one more for my younger son now - love it!"

This durable paint smock easily wipes clean to use again and again! Super-grip closure in back. It can even fit toddlers! Measures 16 1/2" W x 24 1/2"L. Machine washable. Does not contain latex.

Featured Review: 2-Way Acrylic Panel Easel

Check out this featured review of the 2-Way Acrylic Easel Panel from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and parent from Portland, OR:

5-Star Review / 4.4-Star Overall

"Love it."

Pros: Fun, Creative, Glides Smoothly

Best Uses: Fun With Kids, School, Art

Review: I have two- and four-year-olds. On nice days I pull out the easel in the front yard, give each kid three different activity paints (small amounts in plastic cups) and chubby brushes, and turn on garden hose (just tiny little stream). Oh man, they have fun! Of cause, they have to wear bathing suits for this. There is no fights, no looking for mom/dad, no crying, no running away - solid 40 min of fun for them with me and my husband enjoying time together. This is what they do: paint with brushes and fingers on the easel and themselves, delute paint and splash it on themselves and easel, play as if they are in an art store selling/buying paints, play as if they are in a cafe selling/buying juice, then circle repeats, and it really goes on and on. By the time they are done, the girls, the easel, paint brushes and cups are almost clean. I am so happy we have this easel, and so are my girls.

Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend."


Non-rust, metal powder-coated frame is ideal for indoors or out. Clear acrylic panels allow children to paint directly onto easel surface - no paper needed! Includes sturdy plastic tray with drain holes, red plastic clips and sturdy, metal powder-coated frame. 2-way easel measures: 23"L x 29-1/2W x 45"H. Each side adjusts to convert to toddler size easel. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Easel is easy to clean - hose down or wash with soap and water.

Featured Review: Crafty Dab Glue

Check out this featured review of the Crafty Dab Glue from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and kindergarten teacher from Arkansas:

5-Star Review / 4.3-Star Overall

"Best glue for kindergarten."

Pros: Very Adhesive

Best Uses: Permanent Adhesion

How many times have you purchased this product: More than Once

Review: I use this glue daily in my classroom. Ocassionally, the top of the bottle will come off inside the cap when it is removed. The kids can usually fix it after I demonstrate it for them. The cap also is easy to roll away, so I collect a few caps as a bottle is emptied. This is the only glue that I use as it sticks well and lasts a long time. I order 4 bottles of glue for each of my 20 students to use the entire year, and it is plenty. I have tried many types of glue during my years of teaching and this is the best to date.

Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend."


No mess, just press! Easy-flow, white glue features an ergonomic design is simple for children to grasp and control! Simply invert bottle and dab on with tip to start gluing. Set of 6, non-toxic, 1.7 oz. bottles. Washable and acid-free. Ideal for arts and crafts and school activities - one bottle outlasts 5 glue sticks! Glue on foam shapes, pom-poms, shells, beads, sequins - use your imagination! Apply a thin coat - a little glue gets the job done with no waste. Rinse tip under warm water if it hardens. Glue is easy to clean up and won't leak.

Featured Review - Mini Art Trays - Set of 12

Check out this featured review of the Mini Art Trays - Set of 12 from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and parent from Atlanta, GA:

5-Star Review / 4.7-Star Overall

"PERFECT!"

Pros: Comfortable Grip, Good Color Variety

Best Uses: Art, Fun With Kids

Review: "These are fantastic, particularly for smaller play tables. It keeps your table nice and clean, and when the trays are dirty, they clean up very well (full disclosure - I only use washable paints and glues). They also stack very nicely and have a nice color arrangement for picky children who come over as guests :0) GREAT value for the price. You get so many! Highly recommended."
Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend."


Kid-size trays are easy for children to manage and carry. Use as a painting tray or for collage projects, beading and more. Smooth surface with a handy 5/8" edge to keep items on tray. 2 each of 6 bright colors: blue, green, orange, purple, red and yellow. Measure 9-1/2"L x 8"W x 5/8"H. Excellent for counting, sorting and distributing projects. Helpful for organizing arts and crafts and school supplies. They're easy to clean with soap and water. Trays are also stackable for convenient storage.

Featured Review: No-Spill White Lid Paint Cups - Set of 10

Check out this featured review of the No-Spill White Lid Paint Cups - Set of 10 from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and mother from Green Bay, WI:

5-Star Review / 4.8-Star Overall

"Really are spill proof!"

Pros: "Easy to use","Stores well","Spill Proof"

Best Uses: Art, Fun With Kids, School

Review: "I couldn't believe that these [paint cups] would really be spill proof. I bought them because they seemed well balanced and a neat way of keeping paint and brushes together nicely. When I saw my toddler toting these around the kitchen (sideways) with watercolor paint in them, I was impressed. When I thought that I could quickly dump the contents without removing the brush holder, I was even more impressed as the vast majority of it stayed put inside the container. The trick is to only fill up to the line - but that is more than generous."

Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend."
 
Fill with ANY color of paint! Specially designed with white lids these spill-proof cups are ideal for ANY color of paint. No-spill design keeps paint in the cup even when knocked over. Easy-to-clean, 10 white lids and caps, 10 clear cups. 3-1/2"H x 3"Dia. Spill-proof design is ideal for beginning painters and younger artists. Washes easily with soap and water.

Featured Review: Nancy™ Bottle Chrome Caddy

Check out this featured review of the Nancy™ Bottle Chrome Caddy by a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and grandparent from St George, Utah on 2/24/2011:

5-Star Review / 4.8-Star Overall

"A MUST HAVE!"

Pros: "Keeps paints together, keeps paints neat, easy to set-up and clean-up, and handy."

Cons: "No cons at all."

Best Uses: school, art, fun with kids, community events art.

How many times have you purchased this product: more than once.

Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend."

Review: "The caddy (and the Nancy™ paint bottles) are great! They make organizing an art space easy. They make it quick to set-up and clean-up for painting activities. I have used them for many years as an artist, preschool teacher, children's art instructor, community art event coordinator for children's area, and as a grandmother. I keep ordering new ones because I keep giving them away. All my grandchildren have their own.


Compact, sturdy chrome rack with handles that fold flat, easily transports your 12 Nancy™ Bottles (Twist-Tipped shown). 5 3/4"W x 7"L x 2 1/2"H. Nancy™ Bottles not included.

Featured Review: Best Value Paint Smock with Sleeves

Check out this featured review of the Best Value Paint Smock with Sleeves from a very satisfied Discount School Supply customer and grandparent from Marshalltown, Iowa.

"Absolutely wonderful."

Pros: Easy To Use, Stores Easily, "All Covered"

Best Uses: Art

Review: "I bought this last year for my grandson and I to do activities: cooking, baking, art work and him coloring with chalk or markers. Just perfect - I have never found anything as comfortable and with the best coverage for him. He is going to be 4 next month, and he asks for the smock when we start our activity. I bought 2 more to have in case we have more children working on a project at once. The best part is his clothes are spared."

The Best Value Paint Smock with Sleeves is a great value at a low price! Children can get creative and stay neat with this easy-to-use, lightweight vinyl smock! Sleeves measure 16"L with elastic at wrists making sleeves adjustable for multiple size arms. Smock is 20"L x 15 1/2"W. Features and easy hook and loop back closure and is hassle-free to clean up - just wipe with a damp cloth. A great money-saving alternative to fabric smocks and it's latex free!