It is that time of year again, back to school is right around the corner. If you’re anything like me you want to try and save money while stocking up on the kids school supplies. I have compiled a list of some of the most popular school supplies and what prices I try to get them for. These lists help me know when to buy, and when to wait. Trust me, you can stock up on supplies and not break the bank. You may be asking, what in the heck is a stock up price? Well a stock up price means, stop looking for further deals and grab as many as you need, because you most likely won’t find a cheaper price.
1- Ticonderoga Pencils- I know they aren’t the cheapest, but trust me they are THE best pencils out there. Don’t go cheap on pencils, I promise these are worth it.
Stock up price- $.0.10 or less per pencil.
2- Composition Notebooks- These are a staple in the classroom, and I don’t get the fancy ones. So these prices are for the basic ones. I only get the fun patterned ones when school supplies are 70-90% off at Target.
Stock up price- $0.50 or less.
3- Colored Pencils-I usually only get Crayola, I love them and the quality is top notch. You can find other brands for less though, so this price is a range.
Stock up price- $0.25-$1 each.
4- Pocket folders- I prefer to not get the paper ones, because those break down faster. I usually get the plastic ones, and my kids school asks for the ones with prongs which are a bit pricier.
Stock up price- $0.50 or less.
5- Filler Paper- In years past I could find this for $0.10 a pack, but now it’s harder to get for that low price.
Stock up price $1 or less.
6- Crayons- Once again I am a Crayola fan. Is there anything as intoxicating as the smell of a new box of crayons? I think not.
Stock up price- $0.50 or less.
7- Dry Erase Markers- I think there’s a trend here and I am into name brand stuff, because with dry erase markers Expo is the way to go. My kids use these daily in school and when I have bought other brands, they come home every other week asking for a new one because they’re dried out. So we aren’t fans of off brands. Have you found one you like? Let me know!
Stock up price- $1.00 or less each marker.
8- Highlighters- These are easy to find deals on, every year there are sales at multiple stores on multipacks of highlighters. The deals are plentiful on these.
Stock up price- $0.25 or less each.
9- Washable Markers- Teachers will thank you for getting washable markers, trust me, you want washable ones.
Stock up price- $1.00 or less per 8 pack.
10- Glue and Glue Sticks- Liquid glue can’t come into my house anymore after the slime obsession 2020 left us with, it was being made in every bowl and container I owned.
Stock up price- $0.25 or less. This price is for each bottle or glue stick.