I think the best place to get those small bags is a coin shop. They usually sell bundles of them pretty cheap.
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It's encouraging to hear there are so many people that also share their teeth with kids!
Does anyone know where to get those little ziplocks that are about 1" X 2"? One of the things I've found (and get feedback on) is that after I leave, invariably there are a couple of kids who lose theirs and are upset. I started giving two each and then three each away, and then just leaving a handful with the teacher or scout leader of the group I visit. I thought about those little baggies like you see on "Cops" type shows when they do a drug bust, but I can't find them available anywhere retail. To be honest I hate to ask as I don't want someone to get the wrong idea (this is a really small town). I haven't tried ebay I guess.
I started just bringing in a shoebox and letting the kids pick some out, but I found my supplies quickly dwindled when there wasn't a throttle in place. Invariably there are a few kids that grab as many as they can. It would be nice to be able to put a couple or three each in a bag before arrival. I tried old film containers, but they're too big and too useful (and I don't have that many).
Not related, but airplanes are a great place to have a bag of teeth. I do the Orlando inbound flights a lot and when the weather gets rough and kids start getting scared, its nice for them to get a distraction, particularly when they're coming in for a vacation. It's amazing how quickly the tears dry up when you hand the parents a couple of teeth to give their children. I usually pick out the imperfect ones for this as they get beat up in my carry on anyway, but the kids don't seem to mind. Also, it forces me to cull out all those cups full of fossils my wife complains are 'cluttering up the darn china cabinet'.
You guys are the best. Thanks you for your help. The kids thank you as well. There is nothing like when your in the class room and you see the kids eyes. It brings lots of joy to me.