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Top 10 Pieces of Stationery for School šŸŽ’ āœļø

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The end of the summer holidays is never the most fun time of the year, but buying new stationery can make it a lot more exciting! If youā€™re looking for some cute and practical but cheap stationery for the back-to-school season, then take a look at this list. 1.  Stabilo Boss Original Highlighter s Ā£3.99 These highlighters are some of the best Iā€™ve ever used! They come in an impressive 23 different colours (fluorescent and pastel), and can be bought in backs of 2, 4, 6, 8 and 23. The ink is compatible with most pens (however they can smudge if youā€™re using gel pens). The design is comfortable to hold, and the tip is very resilient- Iā€™ve been using mine for over a year and theyā€™re still going strong! They are sold on Amazon and in many stationery shops. 2.  Pineapple Folding Ruler/ Protracto r Ā£4.95 When you think of a ruler, this pineapple themed one probably wonā€™t be the first one to come to mind! Most schools require 30cm rulers, but these can be a struggle to fit...

eBooks Pros and Cons: Are Bound Books Better?

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  Living in an era of technology can make reading books a lot more convenient and immersive. However, many argue that reading digitally doesnā€™t compare to reading a physical book and canā€™t be considered reading . Iā€™d love it if you could put your opinion in the comments! An eBook is essentially a book read via a screen/ the internet. Iā€™m not strongly one-sided in this debate; while eBooks are far more versatile than bound books, nothing can replace reading a gripping paperback, or turning the pages of a book passed down for generations. In this post Iā€™ll be looking at the pros and cons of eBooks, and whether physical books are things of the past. Pro: eBooks are more versatile and can be personalised When reading a digital book, you can change things such as the font and size, a feature many will find extremely useful. In addition, most online reading platforms have a feature which means you can highlight and define any word in the book. This is especially useful if you are studyin...