Warning- I hate shopping so if I am sharing a store with you,
you know it is a cool place to try!
My town got a store called Five Below a bit ago.
I *thought* it was going to be a store with “cold weather stuff” like
what you wear if it is “five below zero.”
Yeah… I am that dumb.
THAT IS NOT WHAT THIS STORE IS.
It is actually a store dedicated
to items that are $5 or less.
{Think Mary… Think!}
They have some really cool stuff there.
And it is honestly a MUST CHECK OUT
for teachers looking for some classroom deals.
{Or for 6 year olds looking to spend that $5.96 left in her purse
while she is with her mother who hates to shop.
I mean, that scenario could actually happen right?}
I snagged a few pics from this past week you might want to check out.
1. Marble Run Type Game- $5
I didn’t buy it because I already have several sets in my classroom,
but this caught my eye because of the price.
I paid a lot more for my sets so this looks awesome.
I use these sets when we cover motion.
We also use it for STEM activities.
We build “water slides.”
And these are am awesome game to have for free centers.
I highly recommend these games for your classroom.
Your students will love it and never get tired of playing it.
Even the older teacher kids come in my room and play with these sets.
2. Science Kits- $5
I saw a ton of these science kits:
Solar Power Boats
Flying Disk
Potato Clock
Salt Water Spider
Solar Penguin
I doubt these kits will stand the test of time,
meaning work for years and year…
But I am confident you could convince
a parent or two to grab some of these
for your classroom!
3. Plastic Shot Glasses- $1
I use these all the time in my room.
I love to use them for measurement activities and as cups to count items in,
especially for the 100th day.
My favorite way to use them is in our light table.
Here is a picture of one way I use them…
but you can click here to read all the actual details
about how to make these and use these in your classroom.
This store just has tons of items you can use in the classroom.
I hope you check it out and see what good teaching materials you can find for your classroom.
Super fun!! I have "make a light box" on my summer to-do list.
Alyce
Yea…we have a couple of those stores in my hometown in Ohio, and now where I'm currently at in North Carolina. They are pretty cool! 🙂
Sarah
teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com
I love Five Below 🙂 I've gotten tons of stuff for my classroom. Obviously, I need to visit again now that I've seen the science kits.
We have a Five & Below near us and I LOVE to go there for different things for my classroom! Also, they have some AMAZING Stocking stuffers for Christmas time!! Thanks so much for sharing such great ideas!
Warmest Wishes,
Erin
http://www.kinderdragons.blogspot.com
I haven't been to 5 Below since before Christmas. I may have to check them out again. I love the science kits.
✿April✿
✿Grade School Giggles✿