Drawing tools do more than support art lessons. They show up in geometry units, science illustrations, engineering sketches and language arts projects where students bring stories to life visually. Quality drawing pencils give students the range to shade, sketch and refine ideas, while a circle template helps with everything from cell diagrams to architectural studies.
A SAFE-T Compass® lets students draw accurate circles without the safety concerns that come with a traditional metal-point compass, making it a strong choice for elementary and middle school classrooms.
When students have tools that work reliably, they spend more time creating and less time frustrated — which matters for engagement, skill development and the kind of focused, hands-on learning that hard-to-use supplies can derail.
Different lessons call for different tools. Drawing pencils with a range of leads — typically from hard H grades to softer B grades — give students the flexibility to sketch lightly, build up tone and add bold finishing marks. A quality vinyl eraser lifts pencil marks cleanly without smudging or tearing the paper, which makes it especially valuable for detailed work and final drafts.
For geometry and technical drawing, a circle template offers a fast, reliable way to produce clean circles in multiple sizes without setup.
The SAFE-T Compass® adds another layer of precision when students need to draw custom-sized circles, and its enclosed design makes it appropriate for younger learners. Pair these tools with a sturdy drawing tablet or sketch pad, and students have what they need to move from rough ideas to polished work.
Choosing the best drawing tablet for your classroom often comes down to paper weight, size and binding style, so consider how students will use it before stocking up.
For more than 130 years, Kurtz Bros. has helped schools find classroom supplies that encourage hands-on learning. Our drawing tools selection includes trusted brands and reliable everyday options, so teachers get materials they know will perform and procurement specialists get predictable quality from familiar names.
We pack orders per teacher, so each educator receives exactly what they requested without sorting through shared shipments. This attention to workflow details reflects our deep understanding of how schools actually operate, and our team is always ready to help when questions come up.
Browse our drawing tools collection today and see why educators nationwide rely on Kurtz Bros. for the supplies that keep classrooms creative, precise and ready for whatever the lesson plan calls for.
We can meet or exceed your schools' expectations. You won't receive the same level of attention from one of the large, national companies. We are big enough to service your schools, and small enough to care about you.
It's our goal to service educators with products that benefit you and enable education to be both an enlightening and enjoyable experience for your students.
It's a win-win strategy and we have always abided by our long-term motto "Our word is our bond."
