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July 17, 2013 by: Jennifer

Back to School with Oriental Trading

Oriental Trading contacted me about doing a review of some of their products, and of course, I jumped at the opportunity!  Getting ready for Back to School made it easy for me to spend the $50 gift card they sent me!
Check out some of the things I got:
With my own son’s sensory integration issues, I thought these Squeezable Stress Birds would be great for some of my kids that need some tactile experiences.
These Back to School Name Foam Necklaces will be perfect at the beginning of the year to use as name tags that first day, or even for me to record how they get home the first couple of days!
Not exactly beginning of the year, but I couldn’t resist these 100th Day medals…they are rubber and just adorable for the 100th day of school!
 These polka dot cut out letters will be great for those last minute bulletin boards at the beginning of the year! They punch out from larg sheets easily and are super cute!  There is a sheet of upper case and a sheet of lower case for each color.
Go visit Oriental Trading, I bet you’ll be surprised at the variety of items they have for Back to School!

Are there any Oriental Trading items you’ve bought that you love?...leave a comment and I will choose a random winner to get any one of my packs on TPT!

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Comments

  1. Veronica Varela says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:26 am

    The birds are too cute! I have been wanting the dry erase sleeves but I am on a really tight budget. 🙂 veronica.varela@live.com

    Reply
  2. Dee says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I love those crayon box foam necklaces, I need to order those!

    overthemoonbow.owner@gmail.com

    Dee:)
    OvertheMoonBow.com

    Reply
  3. Angela Griffith says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:28 am

    I absolutèly love the 100th day of school medals!!!

    Angela
    The Daily Alphabet

    Reply
  4. Cecilia says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:28 am

    I am contemplating buying these compasses for my little buccaneers. http://www.orientaltrading.com/neon-compasses-on-a-cord-a2-16_629-12-1.fltr?Ntt=compass
    bartramsbuccaneers@yahoo.com

    Reply
  5. Autismabc123 says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I love their pencils and toppers. Very cute & not expensive.
    autismabc123@gmail.com

    Reply
  6. dbednars says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I like to purchase items for my prize bin, mini erasers for manipulatives and little buckets to go along with bucket filling, from Oriental Trading. dbednarsk@yahoo.com

    Reply
  7. Gina Ford says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:31 am

    I am loving those 100 day medals.
    gmf88@bellsouth.net

    Reply
  8. Brittney Ellis says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:33 am

    I'm always on the look out for organizing bins & totes! I also love their selection of carpets and treasure box fillers.

    Reply
  9. Becky Peitz says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:36 am

    I have a huge order on Oriental Trader now that I just need to submit but I keep going back and finding more&more goodies! WritingASentence Pocket Chart was the last thing I added…along with some neat bumbleBee Word trackers!
    teachkid1@cox.net

    Reply
  10. Krista Cantrell says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:37 am

    I LOVE those crayon box name tags!
    klcant0531@gmail.com

    http://www.cantrellsgotclass.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Shuna Patterson says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:38 am

    I love the medals! I wish I had got those

    Reply
  12. aliprkr says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:38 am

    I have never ordered from them. Thanks for the links, the letters and stress birds are great.
    Thanks
    Alicia B.

    Reply
  13. Pamela Owens says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:39 am

    I would love the adhesive jumbo and regular jewels!! I love to have these for the students to adorn their cards and crafts!

    Reply
  14. Kathy Burnette says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:40 am

    I love the ABC Beanbags that I bought from Oriental. My kiddos use them in so many ways. They put them in ABC order, spell sight words and toss and identify letters. They are a great resource.

    Reply
  15. Susan Fritz Lee says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:41 am

    I've purchased the mini erasers in the past. I'm in love with the 100th Day of School Medals. I know my first graders would love these!!!

    sleeteach@hotmail.com

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:41 am

    I love the squeezy birds! Great for a brain break. repete_21@yahoo.com

    Reply
  17. Christa Jennings says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:42 am

    I just bought some paper lanterns from Oriental that I'm going to use to hang my table signs from. I would really love to buy some more pencils, erasers, and small toys for my treasure chest!
    christa.jennings1216@gmail.com

    Reply
  18. Robyn Long says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:45 am

    Oh my gosh – I am so in love with the squeezable stress birds!!! to cute! I would love to have it!

    osimplypink@gmail.com

    Reply
  19. Lnabors says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I love the jewel that have the stickers on them. I use them for our king of ing crowns!
    Laura
    Lnabors@kingwoodchristianschool.com

    Reply
  20. Molly Wiard says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:49 am

    I want to get a class set of the transparent prisms for when we do our insect unit. The kids can look through them and see like a bug. I have looked every where for them and can't find them! I guess I might have to order them.
    wiardmolly@yahoo.com

    Reply
  21. Lisa R. says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:49 am

    I want to buy some of the pirate party supplies for my students' Meet the Teacher goody bags. 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something To Treasure
    fsuteach81@yahoo.com

    Reply
  22. Daphne says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:50 am

    paper lanterns, beads for bracelets, toys for treasure box 🙂

    Reply
  23. Cole says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:54 am

    I'd love to buy some more storage bins for my students desks… or some cute poms or paper lanterns to decorate the ceiling 🙂

    Reply
  24. Rebekah says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:55 am

    I would love the polka dot letters! They go great with my brightly colored room! 🙂 rlinebac@gmail.com

    Reply
  25. Cole says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:55 am

    oops guess I should add an email address! nadostaler @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  26. EJ says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:58 am

    I just ordered a bunch of stuff from Oriental Trading: Reading Punch Cards (I'm going to use these to punch when they return their book baggies, and then when they fill up the card they will earn some type of reward), owl stress balls (I'm doing an owl theme this year, and these will be our class "pets" – I ordered one for each student), owl stickers, and some 100th day items (more owls of course!!!!)

    Reply
  27. EJ says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:59 am

    And I forgot my email address: theatrebabe@hotmail.com

    Reply
  28. Steph B says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:06 am

    I would love the shape foam pieces and mega eraser pack for counters or toys to refill my treasure box.
    sbrown@sandi.net

    Reply
  29. MikesMom says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:07 am

    There are a lot of fun things on their site, but I am in desperate need of storage and organization. If I had to choose one thing right now it would be the Classroom Book Organizers.
    jkmatuch@aol.com

    Reply
  30. Marissa says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:07 am

    When I used to have a treasure box, I always ordered my prizes from Oriental Trading! Thinking about getting the pencils with the star toppers this year to go with my star theme!

    marissazimmer@gmail.com

    Reply
  31. Brittney C says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Those crayon name tags are the cutest! You are so right about the tactile experience. They would be cute to use for phoneme segmentation too. 🙂
    I have ordered oriental trading's ornament kits around Christmas and the kiddos loved them.
    Brittney
    http://www.teacherinspired.blogspot.com
    ateacherinspired@gmail.com

    Reply
  32. Kasey H says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:13 am

    I'd love to buy those birds – they're much nicer than my play-doh-in-balloons stress balls for wigglers on the carpet!

    kaseyhutson@gmail.com

    Reply
  33. Suzy Q says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:20 am

    I would love to get those mini Boggle games!

    tokyoshoes at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  34. Teresa Burgess says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:20 am

    I buy my chair pockets at Oriental Trading. They are a really good value.

    Teresa
    tmburgess@roaneschools.com

    Reply
  35. Jenn Fiscus says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:21 am

    I would love to buy the organizing bins, the dry erase boards, various letter packs, pencils for my prize box…and SO MANY MORE things!! I love oriental for so many things and the students love the items as prizes!
    Jennifer

    jfiscus1@msn.com

    Reply
  36. Jennifer N says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I like the different stress "balls.". They are great for games like hot potato, squeezing as we count or spell, tossing and so much more.

    Reply
  37. Proud Mommy says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:26 am

    I LOVE their seasonal pencils. I buy them as gifts for my students. I have just added the seasonal stress birds to my wish list!

    Reply
  38. paelly says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I like their selection of stampers. My kids prefer them to stickers. I also like their selection of treasure items. My boys especially are very picky and oriental offer many treats boys enjoy.

    Reply
  39. Live, Laugh, I LOVE Kindergarten says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I love Oriental Trading! I have gotten little prizes from them and my kiddos love them!

    Kimberly Ann
    Live, Laugh, I love Kindergarten

    Reply
  40. Deanna Sessoms says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I am decorating my room with owls and they have some cute stuff, plus I love the polka dot alphabets you got!

    Deanna

    Reply
  41. Ellen says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:48 am

    I also like shopping at Oriental Trading. I need to order some letter beads and stamps soon. I may have to add the stress birdys to my list also.
    Ellen

    Reply
  42. aware says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:56 am

    I love the polka dot letters! They would match my room perfectly! I have bought OT's plastic letter tiles. They come in a huge tub. Great for word work activities.
    wareamy7270@gmail.com

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  43. sarah says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:13 am

    I would love those crayon box necklaces!

    Reply
  44. KTeacher says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:16 am

    I shop for anything smiley face at Oriental Trading Co. They usually ave a good selection.
    Karen.Crawford@cfisd.net

    Reply
  45. Starla Kennelly says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:29 am

    I love their owl products – erasers, pencils, cut outs, etc….

    Reply
  46. 4boys2luv says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:33 am

    I love handing these out to my students “Star Student” Pencils With Eraser Tops".
    shan_989908@cfl.rr.com

    Reply
  47. Angela says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:38 am

    I have been wanting to order dog tag necklaces for star students and perfect attendance.
    asouth@me.com

    Reply
  48. Traci - Dragonflies in First says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:39 am

    Jennifer those birds are SUPER cute. Love the letters, and the hundredth day "medals". It's hard not to go crazy buying a bunch of stuff with Oriental Trading!

    Reply
  49. Ashlie Sebert says

    July 18, 2013 at 3:33 am

    The last thing I bought from Oriental Trading was safari themed ducks for my oldest son's nursery. I almost ordered some robot ones for my youngest son's but haven't got around to it.

    Reply
  50. Trish says

    July 18, 2013 at 3:50 am

    I just got a small order from Oriental Trading today! I bought the write a sentence pocket chart. So cute! I also got the sea themed turtle word spacers and 2 sets of Peace symbol little bags to use as their home reading bags. They fit great with my Groovy classroom theme. I am going to go back and order those 100 day medals! They are great!

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  51. Rachel says

    July 18, 2013 at 3:58 am

    My first year teaching I bought some magic color scratch ornaments for my class, along with some other little toys and pencils. I just made little goody bags for each kid full of Oriental Trading stuff for their Christmas presents. My students loved it! They especially loved the ornaments. We took time out of our day to design them and show them off. This year, I would love to buy those again, as well as the owl relaxables to go with my theme!!

    Reply
  52. Erica says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:00 am

    I want the weather puppets!

    Erica
    erica_crowder0612@yahoo.com

    Reply
  53. Lori Raines says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:23 am

    I bought some of their bulletin board bright colored letters and some owl cut outs that I really like. We always get their foam crafts for our 3 main parties too.

    lraines78@gmail.com

    Reply
  54. Sarah says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:24 am

    I am in definite need of fuzzy poms. Large and small! The squeezy birds are a cute idea, too. 🙂

    Sarah
    missaskindergarten@gmail.com

    Reply
  55. amber says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:33 am

    I love the letters…but I'm going to buy the canvas bags for book boxes for my students..

    mrscampbella@gmail.com

    Reply
  56. Lisa says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Oriental Trading is a teacher's dream! I love the dog tag type necklaces that can be used for a reward.
    rlelr@verizon.net

    Reply
  57. Priemer Family says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I love all of the Oriental Trading goodies! I could spend hours on there. I love your 100 day medals, those are fantastic! capriemer@gmail.com

    Reply
  58. teacherfirst64 says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I would love the 100 day medals! But anything I get from Oriental Trading is a great asset! I use their stuff for goodie bags for the kids at Christmas, ornaments for the staff for Christmas…..birthday ideas…..whatever! Hope I win! 🙂

    Reply
  59. Megan says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I love Oriental Trading! I order their stickers and seasonal crafts constantly!

    Reply
  60. Coco says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I just received an order with a set of their magnetic whiteboard erasers and martian fingers…perfect for small group reading instruction!

    Reply
  61. Michelle Jaquillard says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:38 am

    I love Oriental Trading. I go crazy shopping from them. I order their frames that you decorate and put a picture in. This is an activity that we do at the beginning of school, just like your name tag necklaces. I have also bought a ton of stickers and the All About Me posters.
    Michelle
    mjaquillard@oregoncs.org

    Reply
  62. Teri Lynn says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    I found these squeezy owls that are just like the birds you found! My theme is owls so these would be perfect! http://www.orientaltrading.com/owl-relaxables-a2-36_5986-12-1.fltr?Ntt=owl

    Reply
  63. Tracy Gallo says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Oriental trading is a great resource for new teachers. I have so much I still have to buy since my school does not provide any supplies. I would love the alphabet tiles for name activities and making words. I also would love to buy the star of the week poster set and some incentives for my Kindergartners.

    Tracy
    tgcrzy4u30@gmail.com

    Reply
  64. MDKinderTeach says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I love those polka dot letters!! I also like the 100th day medals. I have ordered other 100th day things like the glasses.
    Christer
    terps17@yahoo.com

    Reply
  65. Raevers says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    I always get my lanyards from there but haven't ordered. I get all sorts of goodies throughout the year! LOVE OTS 🙂

    pcolagal1963@gmail.com

    Reply
  66. KinderKapers says

    July 19, 2013 at 4:20 am

    I love buying their stickers!

    Terri Izatt
    KinderKapers

    Reply
  67. Lynn Montgomery says

    July 21, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I just purchased from them the most adorable frogs to give my kids on the first day of school. I also bought their name tag holders with the Velcro tabs on them.
    Lynn
    tigger6945@knology.net

    Reply
  68. Judi says

    July 21, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I just purchased the easy to grip lowercase alphabet stamps. LOVE them!! 🙂

    Reply
  69. TheresaB says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:42 am

    I love lanyards.

    Reply

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