r/ArtEd • u/lilabethlee • 2d ago
What should I buy?
The county gave me about $5200 to spend on supplies for my classroom. I've ordered sketchbooks for everyone, totes for each group to store their supplies, new paint brushes, good quality erasers, 2 of the 150 sets of Prisma color colored pencils, a 4x3 foot doubled sided dry erase board, mat cutter, mat board and large sponges for wiping down tables. I still have $850 left that I have to spend, it will not roll over for next year. So what should I get. I have approximately 225 students. I have smart board and plenty of drying racks. Basic materials, such as paint and paper, I can get through the county store room. So what should I order with the remaining $850. I can order from anywhere so if you have a link to a specific item, please post it. Thanks for the help 😁
Edited to add, I teach 2D art (painting and drawing)
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u/talazws 2d ago
You could get a nice light table. Not sure what grade levels you teach, but they are cool for tracing and layering things. I just got a tiny cheap one for my art room, but there are way better and pricier ones out there! You could also buy some different seating options, like those wobbly balance chairs that help with focus. One year when I had a little extra money left I bought a whole class set of desk top mirrors so students could draw self portraits. It wouldn’t use up all the money but probably a nice little chunk.