Tote trays
To save time in passing out supplies, I like to have tote trays on hand with enough supplies for every student at a table. I use a plastic cup to hold pencils (make sure they are sharpened) and rulers. I put in a box of thick and thin markers (and yes, they are no longer in the boxes after the first day!). There would also be enough scissors for each child at the table (this picture was taken at home). Have the tote trays ready and any supplies counted out for each table ahead of time. Give directions, and then ask a student helper to get what is needed for his/her table. Things tend to go smoothly, because students have their materials quickly.