school supplies and notebooks. Thankfully, this is a decorating trend that's easy on the wallet, and can be culled using items from around the home. Check out five of our favorite back-to-school ...

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“Communal” school supply lists are rattling parents ... surprised to learn that many teachers pay for classroom decorations and supplies with their own money and she would be happy to donate ...

According to the survey, 93% of teachers dip into their own money for school supplies, including pens, paper, ink, classroom decorations, educational aids, cleaning supplies and even snacks.

She starts decorating her room as soon as the custodians ... That does not count the school supplies her kiddos need the most. “Glue, sticks, pencils, journal, and crayons,” she said.

Freel says her list consists of your typical school supplies, organizational items and decorations, something she says helps students feel more at home in the classroom. “The kids really like it.