Carpet squares, empty jars, endless rolls of adhesive paper... they don’t look like traditional school supplies. But when teachers find these items in the store, they imagine much more. Ordinary carpet squares become a way to help kindergartners quickly circle up. Plastic jars store tiny craft supplies. Rolls of paper are perfect for papier mache projects.

Teachers, tell us how you’ve turned an unusual donation into a classroom masterpiece! You could win a bonus shopping trip!

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