Description
A 24 pack of push-pull pencil erasers for $49.38 - 8.5cm long, six each in pink, purple, blue and yellow, with a soft brush end. Enough for a whole classroom set or a full year of pencil cases.
Push-pull erasers solve the problem every parent knows: the small block eraser that gets lost in the bottom of a school bag within a fortnight. These are pen-shaped at 8.5cm, so they sit in a pencil case where a child can actually find them, and the eraser is advanced by pushing it forward as it wears down rather than being held in fingers. The soft brush end sweeps the shavings off the page instead of smudging them across the work, which is the detail that matters on a maths worksheet.
Specifications
| Quantity |
24 erasers |
| Colours |
6 x pink, 6 x purple, 6 x blue, 6 x yellow |
| Length |
8.5cm each |
| Type |
Push-pull advance mechanism |
| Extra feature |
Soft brush end for clearing shavings |
| Best for |
School pencil cases, classroom sets, party favours |
| Stock location |
Australia |
What's in the Box
| 24 x push-pull erasers |
8.5cm, six each of pink, purple, blue and yellow |
Why Choose These Erasers
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They do not get lost - at 8.5cm they sit visibly in a pencil case, unlike a small block eraser that vanishes in a week.
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Push forward as they wear - the eraser advances from the barrel, so the last centimetre is as usable as the first.
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Soft brush end - sweeps shavings off the page rather than smearing graphite across the work.
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24 in four colours - enough for a classroom set, and the colours make them easy to allocate per child or per desk.
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Australian stock - dispatched locally within one business day.
How Many Erasers Does a Classroom Need?
One per child plus a quarter spare is the working rule teachers use, which for a standard Australian class of 24 to 28 makes a 24 pack close to exact and a good starting point. Erasers are the most-lost item in a classroom after pencils, so building in spares is not optional. The four colours help more than they look like they should: assigning a colour per table group means a stray eraser can be returned rather than becoming communal property, and it makes an end-of-term stocktake take a minute instead of ten.
What Makes a Good Eraser for School Work?
It should lift graphite without tearing the paper, and it should not leave a grey smear. Cheap hard erasers do both of those things badly, which is why children press harder, which tears the page. A softer eraser lifts pencil with light pressure. The brush end matters more than people expect - rubbing shavings away with a hand or a sleeve is what actually causes most of the smudging on a finished page, and thirty seconds of brushing keeps the work clean.
Can Erasers Be Used as Party Favours?
They are one of the better non-lolly options, and teachers welcome them. A push-pull eraser is useful rather than disposable, it is flat and light so it slips into a favour bag, and it does not melt in a hot car like chocolate. A 24 pack covers a standard birthday guest list with spares. For a class treat at the end of term, one each with a name sticker works well and costs a fraction of what a lolly bag does.
Who Buys These
Parents stocking pencil cases for a new school year, which is the biggest single reason, and teachers buying a classroom set from their own budget. They also get bought as non-lolly party favours, for school holiday programs and tutoring centres, and by families who have simply lost too many erasers and want a supply that lasts the year.
Pair It With
For the desk, a magnetic pen and pencil holder keeps the rest of the stationery off the floor. For classroom and home whiteboards, whiteboard markers with eraser caps cover the same job in dry-erase, and a reusable chore and reward chart suits the same age group at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many erasers come in the pack?
24, made up of six each in pink, purple, blue and yellow.
How long is each eraser?
8.5cm, which is pen length rather than block size.
How does the push-pull mechanism work?
The eraser is pushed forward from the barrel as it wears down, so you keep using it to the end.
What is the brush for?
Sweeping eraser shavings off the page without smudging the pencil work.
Are they suitable for young children?
Yes, they are standard school stationery. As with any small item, supervise children under three.
Can I choose the colours?
No, the pack is a fixed mix of six each in the four colours.
How quickly does it ship?
Stock is held in Australia and orders are prepared within one business day, with express available at checkout.
Fast Australian Shipping
Stocked and shipped from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin as well as regional addresses. Orders are prepared within one business day, and express delivery is available at checkout.
Colours may vary slightly from the photographs depending on your screen. Please allow a small measurement tolerance, as sizes are measured by hand.
