Great School Supply Tip

If your kid needs solid color folders and you have access to ShopKo*, look for a brand called Better Office Products - Subject By Color.  They make a poly (plastic) folder that will hold up all school year, and often for a second year.

On sale they are $0.99, regular price is $1.79.  They cost more than the cheapie paper folders but you really do get what you pay for in this case.

If you can't find this brand, look for another heavy-duty type.  Wal-Mart sells poly folders, but they are flimsy and prone to tearing.  It should feel sturdy and stand up straight when you hold it by the bottom corner.  If it bends on it's own, don't buy it.

BOP also makes pencil cases that are perfect for holding a 24 pack of colored pencils.  The narrow paper Crayola box gets torn up pretty quickly and the kids don't like to take the time to put the pencils back.  The slide-out drawer makes cleanup fast & easy.

*Walgreens also carries this brand, but selection is limited and they may not have the folders.  I'm sure other stores have them, but I don't know which ones.