With school opening doors very soon, many retailers have school supplies on sale. This is a good opportunity to stock up on those items frequently used in vacation Bible school. Even if you do not know a theme or the date, the sales at this time of year are usually worth it.
Below is a list of items to consider.
Pens - Whether it is name tags or writing names on papers, one usually needs pens. Make sure there are plenty.
Glue/glue sticks - If crafts are a part of vacation Bible school, consider stocking up on this.
Markers - A very popular item needed by volunteers. These are used for signs, name tags, and other labels. Buy mostly black, but blues and reds are good to use. I am big on color-coding many things, so I like to have the different colors.
Crayons/washable markers - Even if these are not used in crafts, the younger children (ages 2 and 3) can use them for coloring. One option is to have coloring sheets available for all of the children when they arrive to keep them busy until time to start.
Sticky stuff for walls - Many signs and pictures are hung around the building during vacation Bible school. This is a good time to get whatever makes the signs stick to your walls.
Paper - Will copies need to be made? Will construction paper be needed? Make sure to get plenty of paper.
This is just a partial list of some items to be considered for purchase during the big sales at this time. If there are any of these items left after vacation Bible school is over, they can be put in a supply room for use by teachers at other times.
Vacation Bible school may not have been planned yet, but it is not too early to save with a bargain.
Happy shopping!
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