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happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Come out, come out, it's #kinderchat time! Say hello, where you are, & share your best tip to survive & thrive on Mondays!

CUjwillis Apr 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello! From Cedarville University, Ohio! Mondays take patience and prayer and caffeine! #Kinderchat

miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Kelly from Michigan #Kinderchat my fiance helps me get through a Monday as well as coffee!

In reply to @happycampergirl

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I am a teacher in Iowa at a small school. I always do something fun on Mondays. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Amy here, moderating from The Canada. I try to make sure I have an extra yummy lunch on Mondays! #Kinderchat

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Eliza from New Jersey Mondays require extra cleansing breaths #kinderchat

cschneider492 Apr 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I'm Caleb from Wisconsin and I would have to say that sunflower seeds are my Monday must #kinderchat

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Thanks. I can relate to that. #Kinderchat

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MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Coffee and a singing session in the car on the way to work! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT

So many new faces tonight! Welcome! #Kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Jay from CT; I hit the snooze button a couple of extra times to make sure I am REALLY ready #kinderchat

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT

The snooze button is part of my morning routine! #kinderchat

In reply to @Jumangi13

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Great idea! I think I will try the singing in the car. #Kinderchat

In reply to @MrShaneCollins

emily_flaharty Apr 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I am a Junior in college in Pennsylvania! I kick off my Mondays with Dunkin' Donuts! #kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Kathryn from Southern California. Coffee is a must on Mondays (and every day!) #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Tonight we are talking supply ordering/buying/etc. In 140 characters, what does this process look like @ your school? #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late, #kinderchat ! Michelle from BC, Canada...Monday dinners are usually something comfort food-ish.

miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT

We order supplies through school speciality then I buy oh so much more! #Kinderchat

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des_maine Apr 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hello from Texas!! My Monday must haves are patience and sleep, lots of sleep!! #Kinderchat

MrGrimsled Apr 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I am still in college and have always been curious about how teachers go about buying supplies for their classroom. Any tips? #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Supplies are ordered by my secretary and the parents pay a fee for the year's supplies. So easy...all is ready for day 1! #kinderchat

TreGallegos1 Apr 24 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1. At the pre school I work at we plan one week in advance and buy supplies accordingly.#kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I believe this year's supplies will be $25 #kinderchat

In reply to @miss_kkenney

MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#kinderchat last summer when I worked for a nonprofit organizations, I contacted organizations to receive donations. Ex. Fiskars

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I am at a small school. Teachers get a yearly budget. We order our own supplies. We order curriculum from a separate budget. #Kinderchat

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 3 approved catalogs to order from and submit to school secretary the budget varies each year #kinderchat

cschneider492 Apr 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Keeping an accurate inventory has been a lifesaver and helps me maintain the necessary classroom supplies #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Yes RT @MrGrimsled: @MauiMickey @miss_kkenney Does every parent pay that? #kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

School buys textbooks and some basic supplies beg of yr. Bake sale helps add funds to classroom. Buy my own stuff too! #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hey #Kinderchat Checking in late!

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#kinderchat

MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I think that is a really great Idea! I defiantly will keep that in mind for student teaching next fall!
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Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Lots of supplies are ordered from school, S's don't bring much, classroom supplies budgeted and purchased...and then I buy more #kinderchat

des_maine Apr 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1- Teachers get a budget and we get to buy our own supplies! We also buy a lot from our own pockets! #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT

It is great...same quality/quantity of supplies for every student. We all share. #kinderchat

In reply to @miss_kkenney, @MrGrimsled

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Always buy markers, pencils etc. when school supplies are out for students before school starts. Always cheaper. #Kinderchat

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St006C Apr 24 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@happycampergirl can you please RT Q1 for #Kinderchat Thanks!

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2: Averaging out across your career, how much unreimbursed $$ do you spend on your classroom ea yr? #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A1) My GL team asks Ps 4 basic supplies. Also ask 4 $10 for a cooking/craft fund. #kinderchat

TreGallegos1 Apr 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I plan on getting a lot of books from thrift stores. It seems like a cheap route!#kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) At least 250. That's how much I can claim on my taxes #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2 I try to keep it under $500/yr. When I started teaching I spent WAY more to outfit my classroom. #kinderchat

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q2: That's hard to answer. Probably around $150 to $200 dollars. #Kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

So true!!! I'm a bit stingy with the markers though.....I usually have a giant bin left over each year...oops #kinderchat

In reply to @DeborahDupree15, @MrGrimsled

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Great idea! Used book stores are great, too. #kinderchat

In reply to @TreGallegos1

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I spent almost 2,000 my 1st yr as a teacher #kinderchat

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MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I am a pre-service teacher so all of my expenses are licensure exams such as praxis 1,2 and fort. It has all come out of pocket #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT

How much $ do tchrs spend on their classrooms? Follow #kinderchat right now to see!

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) At least 250. That's how much I can claim on my taxes #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Tough to estimate...don't track it well---maybe $400 a year on everything from IKEA stuff to Lucky Charms for sorting #kinderchat

miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2. Probably around 500+ each year #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I couldn't even tell you what I spent. I didn't keep track, but I know it was probably close to that...28 years ago! #kinderchat

In reply to @St006C

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Some used book stores have tchr discounts, or will give books to tchrs for free. #Kinderchat

MrGrimsled Apr 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I think going in to it that you realize you are going to be spending your own money to make the best classroom for your students #kinderchat

cschneider492 Apr 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I am working in 4k and even though I am still a pre-service teacher I have spent about $60 on craft supplies for lessons #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Used bookstore in my prev town had open credit for tchrs - parents could donate credit from their consigned books. #Kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Same. I don't keep track well. More at beg of the year. And plenty scattered throughout. Also more when I switch grade levels #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Tough to estimate...don't track it well---maybe $400 a year on everything from IKEA stuff to Lucky Charms for sorting #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Super!! :) #kinderchat #TeacherFriends

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Used bookstore in my prev town had open credit for tchrs - parents could donate credit from their consigned books. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I have learned - ANY time I am buying for classroom, I ask about teacher discount. #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

THIS! #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I have learned - ANY time I am buying for classroom, I ask about teacher discount. #Kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Even clothing stores do teacher discounts! Never hurts to ask! #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I have learned - ANY time I am buying for classroom, I ask about teacher discount. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q3: If you spent NOTHING, and class was stocked only by school/district & parents, how under-equipped would you be? #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

No shame in asking!!! Joann Fabrics, Michaels, B&N and more! #kinderchat #TeacherFriends

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I have learned - ANY time I am buying for classroom, I ask about teacher discount. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

When I worked YMCA preschool, a florist shop donated 300 carnations for 1st day of spring celebrations. #Kinderchat

des_maine Apr 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A2- I thought this would be a good ? for my husband! His response... "$500 at least!!" Pretty accurate!! #Kinderchat

miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3. Wouldnt even be able to handle one day #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3) not too bad. Would not have all the decorations or organization tools I have. Did someone say Lakshore learning??? !!!! Fav #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q3: If you spent NOTHING, and class was stocked only by school/district & parents, how under-equipped would you be? #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3 If I had spent nothing (28 years ago), my (then Grade 1) class would have chairs, desks and one bucket of Lego. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

If tchrs spent ZERO DOLLARS on classrooms, what would happen? #Kinderchat

miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3. Wouldnt even be able to handle one day #kinderchat

MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

from my practicum experiences I have realized that the majority of supplies in the classroom are provided by teacher/students #kinderchat

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A2 it is hard to say but around $200 #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

We would be fine...we share well, which helps. My room would be a mess and I would have less open-ended play materials :( #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

We are lucky - priv school w/generous budget. I discourage my tchrs from spending own $$$. #Kinderchat

MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

With this being said.. if this was not done we would be very under supplied #kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Ahh Lakeshore. Couldn't teach without it! Always go in needing one or two things and come out with WAY more :) #Kinderchat

In reply to @St006C

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

My students would not have a full, meaningful education. PERIOD. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT
If tchrs spent ZERO DOLLARS on classrooms, what would happen? #Kinderchat
- miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT
  
  A3. Wouldnt even be able to handle one day #kinderchat

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 there would surely not be enough color in the building as color printing is hard to come by #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I am fortunate 2 have kitchen/dollhouse/ puppet show all supplied by dist #Kinderchat

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irvinsam30 Apr 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

QOTD: S1 "Donald Trunk is the president of the Untied States." S2 "He's not Daisy Duck's boyfriend." #kinderchat #topics

Sandy_Reads Apr 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

https://t.co/SydGOcMriO This isn't isolated. I see it everywhere. #ece #Kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: Lucky to have supportive parents who would (and do) donate stuff. But might not have as much curriculum-related stuff #Kinderchat

cschneider492 Apr 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

The school district I am at right now, 36.9% of the student are economically disadvantaged so the class would look rather bare #kinderchat

des_maine Apr 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3- We would get by, but we wouldn't have the same learning experience! #Kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Actually remembered to log on today for #kinderchat

MrGrimsled Apr 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#kinderchat

TreGallegos1 Apr 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I agree. We wouldn't be able to give them the tools they need if we were funding ourselves!
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KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi all, Jola from Oklahoma #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We are rarely allowed to use the colour printer in our school. It's too expensive. #kinderchat

In reply to @ElizaLundy

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Ss need way more than just pencils and books and lots of things are found on the fly and purchased without reimbursement #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

We fill our classrooms with what our students need because we need to do our jobs WELL! #kinderchat

In reply to @ElizaLundy

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#Kinderchat peeps: who has classroom supplies funded through @DonorsChoose ? Raise your 🖐

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#kinderchat

miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We can't at all. We have to do that with our own printers. We don't even get supplied color paper. We pay for that.
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MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

RT @ElizaLundy: @MauiMickey right! Kids should see vibrant color in print from time to time #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I often buy food for Ss w/ my own $$ #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

We are lucky in this aspect...the internet, color ink, and laminating save a lot of personal $ #Kinderchat

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KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@St006CI do! My classroom has seen a lot of love from @donorschoose this year #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q4: How much voice do you have in how your school/district equips your classroom? Do you have any discretionary "allowance?" #kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@St006CI However, that hasn't quite filled the gap in terms of immediate needs #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4) Quite a bit-GL received grant 4 STEM materials, GL cr8s supply list #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 I get a $200 classroom budget each year. #kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: No allowance, but we create our own supply list. #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: We have a lot of say with budgeted money; freedom to try different companies; experiment with new materials...within reason #kinderchat

DeborahDupree15 Apr 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 I am blessed to work in a private school. We have a budget to equip our classrooms the way we want. #Kinderchat

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

are you able to replenish mid-year or do you just hope not to run out?#kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: Can request curriculum/supplies for each year, discretionary income comes from class bake sale. #Kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Pretty much hope it will last the year. I let Ps know when we are running low, but mostly end up replenishing myself #kinderchat

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St006C Apr 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4) School has budget which we can request, construction paper, paint, binder clips, staples, paperclips....office type supplies #Kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Lol, that reminds me, I need to go get glue sticks #kinderchat

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miss_kkenney Apr 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 budget of 150 for whole hear #kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I just realized today I'm running low on glue sticks too! Gotta ask Ps for donations. Won't make it to the end of the year! #kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX, @ElizaLundy

ElizaLundy Apr 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

glue sticks and tissues lol #kinderchat

In reply to @KndrgartnROX

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happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q5: Who is your FAVOURITE classroom supply company? If you had to spend allthe $ in one place, where would it be? #kinderchat

educ8remerson Apr 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Joining in a little late, but will go back and see Q&A's so far! #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6) Crayola-they have the best markers and crayons #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6) If I had to pick a store-Target. #kinderchat

St006C Apr 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Stepping out early #kinderchat. Have a fantastic week!

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6) Ugh, just one? Probably books #kinderchat

MauiMickey Apr 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Have to head out. Have a great week, #kinderchat ! Thanks for moderating @happycampergirl !

MrShaneCollins Apr 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I was really impressed with discount school supply and staples #kinderchat

katnish16 Apr 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: Really Good Stuff. Flipping through their catalog makes me want all of the things. Money goes further than at Lakeshore #Kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

The Dollar Tree #kinderchat

MrGrimsled Apr 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

https://t.co/rpQN5gHjxf has a lot of good supplies for teachers and classrooms #kinderchat

cschneider492 Apr 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Not necessarily a specific company but there are plenty of good online discount school supply options #kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I agree w/ Really Good Stuff @katnish16. I love getting their catalogs. #kinderchat

KndrgartnROX Apr 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I think I get the biggest bang for my buck in teacher sale groups on social media #kinderchat

Jumangi13 Apr 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I do buy a lot on Amazon under Lakeshore and Really Good Stuff stores. #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Apr 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Amazon is my favourite. You can get anything, and it arrives in 2 days. #Kinderchat