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Can anyone tell me what the point of using "paste" vs. a glue stick or a bottle of elmers glue? As a kindergarten teacher, I would think paste to be the enemy; as paste comes with a popsicle to SPREAD EVERYWHERE.

A glue stick, conversly, applies relatively small amounts of paste to the desired area. There is a better chance for clean kindergartners when they leave your classroom.

I do, however, have fond memories of using paste in luxorious amounts on my arts and crafts while in kindergarted myself!

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THE HECK PASTE IS FOR? WHY WOULDNT SOMEONE USE A BOTTLE OF ELMERS INSTEAD? OR A GUE STICK?
Marilyn B That stuff in the big jars is created by the PCA, Paste Coalition of America, and they just want you to buy it. I haven't used paste for years. I prefer glue sticks and white glue like Elmer's.

If you buy sticks with the purple color, you can teach your students the proper amount of glue to apply. Just tell them that once they see the pur...See More
Dec 2, 2008
BobB I use glue with butter tubs that have holes punched in the top to put inexpensive nylon brushes in. I water down the glue a little and kids pull the glue with the brush. Glue bottles are a pain to refill and they can never close them correctly. I have 2 tubs a table of 4-6 kids and there are 4-6 brushes at the table to use. If I need to refill,it's...See More
Feb 18, 2009


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