Apologia Science: Materials

Children should come to class prepared.  All types of teachers agree, regardless of the class setting.  I am solution oriented.  I taught class in private and public schools.  Not one class was entirely prepared.  Ever.  At the beginning of the school year, I buy composition notebooks, spiral notebooks, reams of lined paper, graph paper, pencils, etc.  when it is on sale.  I have caddies with both graphing and scientific calculators.  I keep other caddies with markers, staples, high-lighters, tape, rulers, pencils, etc.  In other words, necessary supplies are available.  In this manner, my focus is on teaching.  The kids know where the supplies are located.  I do not waste time reprimanding them for being unprepared.  Yes, I make extra copies of all of the assignments for the same reason.  My husband has extra copies and pencils out on the table for the kids.  He and I know someone will forget something.  I just want to teach.