The Destitute Teacher

Todays focus is pens and pencils. Of course you may have this set up at home already, and if you do, then congrats... no need to spend! However, here is a really basic kit that can be put together so cheaply. If you are buying everything on the list, the maximum outlay will be around $10.  At the very minimum, having HB pencils and a sharpener available will set your child up for learning. Here is a 'stationery list' to help you get set up... 1. HB Pencils... have a couple of pencils set aside per child. Avoid cheap pencils as the lead inside them is usually broken and they are terrible to sharpen. 2. Pencil Sharpener. A nice metal sharpener will live longer than a plastic one. 3. Eraser- buy a quality one, rather than a novelty eraser. 4. Chalk. Great for practicing writing or basic facts on the concrete outside. 5. Colored Pencils- avoid the dollar shop version as they are terrible to sharpen and don't really color in well. Invest in a good/ branded set. 6. Felt Tipped Pe

 The back to school sales are rolling out... love this time of year! Its an expensive time for families with school aged children, but this year I would like to encourage a little extra spending, if you can stretch to it. Stationery is really affordable at this time of year (e.g. notebooks go from $1.50 each to 5cents each), making it a great time to put together a 'lockdown kit' just in case of further lockdowns this year. There is so much uncertainty around Covid. but having a little kit put together could potentially be massive for encouraging your child's home learning. I am planning on putting together some ways to help your child with learning at home, and there is no better place to begin than with getting set up! The following couple of posts will focus on shopping smart to ensure you are well set up. Disclaimer- I mainly shop for stationery from Kmart or The Warehouse. I don't advise buying dollar shop/ bargain pencils or pens, they are so rubbish that it is wo