What Is a Map Pencil?

When I think of a map pencil, I think of a black grease pencil. I remember back in 4th grade...many moons ago...that we had laminated maps and would draw stuff on the map with the grease pencil.

A.

Hello, a map pencil is just the colored pencils :)
Wouldn't it just be easier if they stated it that way on the supply forms!!

A map pencil is just another way of saying colored pencils that is all that is. and Wal mart stocks up often I work for walmart so I know that they do.

Map pencils are just a box of colored pencils. Crayola makes 'em. I bet even Rose Art makes them. I'd try Office Depot for the red checking pencils if you cannot find them at Walmart or Target. My husband works for Target. They do restock back-to-school, but only for a short time period. They will start clearancing items probably starting next week. They won't be restocking things like back packs and lunch kits.

They are just colored pencils. Usually used to color maps or graphs.

I don't know if the Wal-Mart worker knew what she was talking about but when I asked her she took me to the colored pencils and said that was what I needed.

A teacher's supply will be your best bet! I am thinking "map" pencils are colored pencils, not too sure though. That is what I bought for my child. I too ran into the same trouble this year. I looked ALL OVER for the large pink erasers! Good luck!

Try Dollar General or Family Dollar

A map pencil is a colored pencil - for coloring maps. I think you can get them at Walgreens, too.

Map pencils are just normal colored pencil. Fancy way of putting it I guess.

M.

I've had the same problems in the past. My daughters explained to me, that map pencils were just the short colored pencils. That's what they used. The red checking pens, are just red pens. Try one of the dollar stores or HEB. Hope I could help.

M. B

map pencils is just colored pencils you can find them at any local grocery stores or at walmart

M.,
Map pencils are just colored pencils. If you go to www.dickblick.com , you can order these "map pencils" online. Just look for colored pencils once you get to their site.
Hope this helps!

K. M

This time of year you have to get creative about looking for school supplies. Check CVS, walgreens, office supply stores. For only a few items they might be a tad more expensive but it's only a couple of items. I see someone has already answered your question regarding map pencils. I suggest that you keep the school supply list from this year and prepare for next year early. They don't change much until the junior high/high school age. A few things remain the same. Spiral notebooks, bradded portfolios, wide ruled paper, pencils, crayons.....you know the basics. Buy them throughout the year or go by the list and buy next years supplies now if you can afford it, or at least get the basics. Especially watch the clearance items at Walmart or Target. For intance, this year I only spent $11 for supplies cause I bought almost everything last year and will do so again when the clearance things hit.

They are just colored pencils. Don't know why they have to confuse us by calling them map pencil.

A map pencil is the long colored pencils that me come in a box of 8. Do you have a Fesita in your area? They are pretty good at having the hard to find school suppies. Give them a try.

It's like a box of pencils with a bunch of different colors...I have 3 boxes here, I got them at Walmart.

Map pencils are simply colored pencils. There are a few basic companies that make them and they are generally available at Wal-Mart or Target. Crayola and Rose Art are two that come to mind. They are on the pencil aisle, somehwere near they crayons.

Good luck,
L. M.
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Walmart stocks them, I saw them in Grimes County - Navasota. They are just colored pencils, that teachers require for maps that kids draw. You can also get them in dollar stores.

I just went to christian book store and they have them too.
L.

I knew a person back in the 60's that made and drew maps and the lead on his colored pencils were hard core and thin as a kid i would use them but took so long to color with them.

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I knew a person back in the 60's that made and drew maps and the lead on his colored pencils were hard core and thin as a kid i would use them but took so long to color with them.

Hi M.-
Map pencils are just colored pencils, you can get them anywhere. A red checking pencil is a red pencil or a red checking pen is just a red pen. These can be gotten at gro stores, Walgreens, etc...

A map pencil is just colored pencils

Hi M.,

All it is, is color pencils. I went through the same touble
and no one at the store could tell me what it was. I finaly figured it out.
have a wonderful weekend.

Bye S.

Map pencils are colored pencils.

Hi there! A "map pencil" are the colored pencils. I think crayola makes them. They usually come in packs of like 10. They look like pencils except they are different colors. I'm not sure why they are called that, but I still remember them from back in the day! Good luck finding what you need. Also, my mother-in-law is a elementary school teacher and said that she got everything she needed for school at the dollar store. Maybe you should try that to find your red checking pen. Good luck again!

Map pencils are simply colored pencils, some teachers call them "map pencils" because they use them to color maps. anyway, that was true when my kids were in school years ago. As far as red checking pencils, when you buy the "map pencils" there is always a red one in there as well. Or, often when you buy 2 blue or black pens, they will throw in a red one for free. So look for that. Try the Dollar Tree as well, they have some school supplies cheaper than Target and WalMart

As far as I know, it's the same as a colored pencil. Good luck!

I went to Target to get the map pencils and red checking pens. My daughter started 4th grade this year also. Good luck looking for it. :)

Map pencils are just color pencils. They make it very confusing!!!They are the same thing!!! And also, the red pens... just get any pack of red pens, they don't have to be anything special.Hope this helps!!!

Hi! Don't know if you've heard an answer yet but I thought I'd respond because I know exactly what this is...it's a REGULAR pencil, the kind you get everywhere. I have no idea why they call it a Map pencil but they do. My friend ran into this problem too, and the Walmart employee set her straight (after numerous trips to all kinds of stores looking for pencils). Rest assured, you're not the only frustrated mother out there! All the best with the rest of your school shopping...

map pencils are just colored pencils. i don't know why here in texas they call them map pencils i had problems with that about 1yr ago when we moved here and i asked the teacher she said they are colored pencils... as far as the red checking pencils my friend found her little girls at walmart they come 2 in a pack she got them like about 2 weeks ago. hope this helps. C.

They're just colored pencils.... made by Crayola. I have a box on mydesk right now that I use for work. It's a box of 12 Crayola "Colored Pencils".
I would go to an office supply place or a drug store for the red pens. Someplace folks don't normally think of for school supplies. That way you're likely to find some in stock.

"Map pencils" are just pencils with colored lead I think there are about 10 in a box or package. The red one can double as a red checking untill a pen can be found. Dollar Tree store did have some the other day - you might call first. Good luck

I think a map pencil is the same thing as map colors, colored pencils, people call them different things but they usually come in a clear package..they are about the length and diameter of regular pencils but they are all diferent colors...there is also a store in Longview called the knowledge knook in the shopping center off of judson rd and johnston st by the fishemans market....I think it's mainly a store for teachers, I haven't been in there in years, but they might have some neat stuff for kids as far as artsy type things.

Map pencils are just colored pencils.

Hi M.! A map pencil is just a fancy name for colored pencils. they're usually long and come in a box of 10 or so. Crayola makes them. For anything else you need (like red pens) try Office Max or Office Depot cuz they're more likely to be stocked up still! Good Luck!! :)
J. C.