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Arts & Music

Art Supplies: Blick Art Materials, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Craft Supplies (e.g. patterns, needlework, yarn, cross stitch, looms): Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples,  Teachers' School Supply

Cricut / Fiskars: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Microphones and Boom Stands (including theater microphones): School Specialty, Staples, Woodwind and Brasswind

Music Stands: Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Woodwind & Brasswind

Musical Instruments (including ukuleles): School Specialty, Staples, Woodwind & Brasswind,

Play-Doh / Clay: Blick Art Materials, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com, Ward's Science 

Sewing Machines: Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com

Sheet Music: Amazon Business, Staples, Woodwind & Brasswind

Theatre Equipment: Amazon Business, Woodwind & Brasswind, Ward's Science

Books & Magazines

AP Textbooks: AKJ Education, Amazon Business

Audio Books (e.g. books on tape/CD): AKJ Education, Staples 

Books / Literature: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, MahoganyBooks, School Specialty, Teachers' School Supply

Common Core / State Core (CCSS): AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com

eBooks: AKJ Education

Foreign Languages: AKJ Education, Amazon Business,  Scholastic Classroom Magazines, Staples 

LeapFrog / Hot Dots / Tag Readers: AKJ Education, Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Leveled Readers (e.g. Scholastic, Rigby Sails): AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco

Listening Center Equipment: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Magazines: Amazon Business, Scholastic Classroom Magazines, TIME for Kids

Digital Resources

BrainPOP: AKJ Education

Breakout EDU: AKJ Education

Digital Courseware / eLearning Resources: AKJ Education, Carolina Biological, TIME for Kids, Teachers Pay Teachers

eBooks: AKJ Education

Flocabulary: AKJ Education

Online Tutoring & Test Prep: AKJ Education 

Nearpod: AKJ Education

Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards: Teachers Pay Teachers 

Early Childhood

Blocks & Manipulatives: AKJ Education, Carolina Biological, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Musical Instruments: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty, Staples, Woodwind & Brasswind

Puppets & Dolls: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples 

Trampolines: Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Toys for Dramatic Play: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty, Teachers' School Supply

Flexible Seating

(e.g. wobble chairs, balance discs, wiggle seats, bouncy bands, hokki stools): Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Teachers' School Supply

First Aid & Personal Hygiene

For more personal care items, review our Warmth, Care & Hunger products.

Disinfectant Wipes/Spray: Amazon Business, Nasco, Ward's Science

Disposable Gloves: Amazon Business, Carolina Biological, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Wards Science

Facial Tissues: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

First Aid Kits & Supplies: Amazon Business, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Hand Sanitizer: Amazon Business, Nasco

Hand Soap: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Thermometer: Amazon Business, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Furniture

Bean Bag Chairs / Floor Pillows:   Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples,  Teachers' School Supply

Bookshelves / Bookcases: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Carpets & Rugs: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Exercise / Stability / Yoga Balls: Lakeshore Nasco, Quill.com, Staples, School Specialty

Furniture (Classroom / Gym / Playground): CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Kidney and Horseshoe Tables: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, Teachers' School Supply, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Stand Up Desks: School Specialty, Staples

Storage: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, Teachers' School Supply, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Inclusive Classroom Materials

Inclusive Classroom Resources: Amazon Business, BLICK Art Materials, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Inclusive Books: Amazon Business, AKJ Education

Science & Math

Aquariums: Best Buy Education, Carolina Biological, Frey Scientific, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Common Core State Standards (CCSS): AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Calculators: AKJ Education, Best Buy Education, Carolina Biological, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Egg Incubator: Carolina Biological, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Ward's Science 

K'NEX: AKJ Education, Carolina Biological, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

LEGO / LEGO MindStorms Robots: LEGO Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Quill.com, Staples (Duplo Only)

Math Materials: AKJ Education, Best Buy Education, Carolina Biological, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Math Manipulatives (e.g. counting blocks, dice): AKJ Education, Carolina Biological, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Planetariums: Carolina Biological, Frey Scientific, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, Ward's Science

Science / Lab Equipment / Kits: AKJ Education, Carolina Biological, Frey Scientific, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty. Staples, Ward's Science

Snap Circuits: AKJ Education, Carolina Biological, Frey Scientific, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science 

Special Needs

Braille Resources: Amazon Business, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Staples 

Classroom Supplies: Blick Art Materials, Nasco, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Communication / Language Skills: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Emotional / Social Support: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

Furniture (e.g. hokki stools): AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, School Specialty, Ward's Science

Hearing Aid Batteries: Grainger, Quill.com, Staples 

Mobility: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, School Specialty

Multi-Sensory Learning: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Physical / Occupational Therapy Aids: Nasco, School Specialty, Ward's Science

Sensory Materials: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty, Staples

Speech Therapy Aids: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty

Weighted Blanket: Nasco, School Specialty

Sports & Health

Awards, Trophies, Ribbons: Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty, Quill.com, Staples, Teachers’ School Supply

Camping Chairs: Amazon Business

Chess Materials: Kaplan Early Learning Company, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

Exercise / Stability / Yoga Balls: Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Fitness Activity Trackers (e.g. Fitbit, pedometers): Best Buy Education, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples 

Games / Board Games: AKJ Education, Best Buy Education, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Health & Wellness Education: Kaplan Early Learning Company, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Ward's Science

Hygiene Supplies: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Sports / Athletics / Fitness & Playground Equipment (including playground balls and sports balls): Best Buy Education, Grainger, Kaplan Early LearningCompany, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Team Apparel: Amazon Business

Water Bottles: Grainger, Quill.com, Staples

Yoga Mats: Kaplan Early Learning Company, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

Supplies

Basic School Supplies: Blick Art Materials, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Boogie Boards & Sleeves / Cases: Best Buy Education, Nasco, Staples

Book Bins: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, School Specialty, Ward's Science

Chair Bags / Hanging Book Bags (e.g. Book Buddy bags): AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Teachers' School Supply

Classroom Supplies (e.g. name plates, bookmarks, number lines): Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Dry Erase Boards: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Ward's Science

Easels: AKJ Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, Nasco, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Incentives (e.g. smilemakers, keychains, stickers, Smencils, tattoos, certificates): Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

Interactive Whiteboards: CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Pencil Sharpeners: Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Shipping Supplies: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

Technology

Accessories for iPads and Tablets (including cases): Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

3D Printers & Filaments: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Quill.com, School Specialty, Ward's Science 

Amazon Kindle: Amazon Business, Best Buy Education, Quill.com, Staples 

Apple Products (e.g. iPad, iPod, iPod Touch, Apple TV): Best Buy Education

Cameras / Camcorders: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples 

Charging Carts / Stations: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Computers / Desktops (e.g. Laptops, Netbooks, Tablets): Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Quill.com, Staples, Woodwind & Brasswind

Document Cameras: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Specialty, Ward's Science

Elmo: CDW-G, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Chromebooks (comes with Chrome Education Upgrade): CDW-G

Chrome Education Upgrade (without Chromebook): CDW-G

Headphones: AKJ Education, Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Interactive Whiteboards: Best Buy Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty,  Staples, Ward's Science, Woodwind & Brasswind

Karaoke Machines: Best Buy Education, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Woodwind & Brasswind

LCD / DLP Projectors: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Listening Center Equipment: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

MP3 Players: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Kaplan Early Learning, Quill.com, Woodwind & Brasswind

Printers: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples 

Software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Rosetta Stone): Best Buy Education, CDW,-G Quill.com, Staples

Student Response Systems: Nasco, School Specialty, Quill.com, Ward's Science

Televisions / DVD Players: Best Buy Education, CDW-G, Quill.com, Staples

Osmo Kits: Amazon Business, Best Buy Education

Other

Appliances (e.g. air conditioners, microwaves, refrigerators, washers): Best Buy Education, Grainger, Quill.com, Staples, Ward's Science 

Cleaning: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science

Clothing (e.g. socks, shirts, costumes): Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty

Cooking Supplies: Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com

Food & Drink (e.g. healthy snacks, candy): Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples

Gardening Supplies: Carolina Biological, Frey Scientific, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Ward's Science

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): AKJ Education, Amazon Business, Kaplan Early Learning, Lakeshore, LEGO Education, Nasco, Quill.com, Scholastic Magazines & Book Clubs, School Specialty, Staples, Teachers' School Supply

Stamps / Mailing Supplies: Staples

Tools / Shop / Vocational: Grainger, Nasco, School Specialty, Ward's Science