12 Things ’90s Kids Will Always Remember About Elementary School

For those who are nostalgic, you are not alone.

I was born in 1992, a year when people weren't obsessed with smartphones, the smell of finely-printed newspapers was in the air and grandma was forced to buy Christmas presents at the mall, not on her computer. I live in the past. If I had one wish, I'd invent the time machine myself and take a trek back to my childhood.

There were many good things about the 90s, especially the fun days in elementary school. School is not what it used to be. Technology has become integrated into the classroom. Kids use iPads more often in place of traditional notebook paper and pencils. They do their homework on laptops. Teachers use interactive classroom projectors. Gone are the days of overhead projectors that would get so hot you could burn your hand! School supplies were actually fun. Oh, and recess! I'll leave it at 4 Square and Kickball.

Let's go back to the 90s with these 12 flashbacks that kids of the decade will never forget.

The Parachute

Now, this is how gym class is done!

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The Pencil Sharpener

The loudest piece of equipment that would undoubtedly disrupt the learning environment.

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The Eraser Caps

A No. 2 pencil wasn't complete without one of these!

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Kid Pix

When your computer teacher told you today was a Kid Pix day, you suddenly got that burst of energy! You learned, but had fun doing it! You painted the silliest pictures and that's what made your day!

The Cafeteria Pizza

Ain't nothing like the rectangle pizza school lunch style!

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The Plastic Flute

Music class memories. Playing this meant you would one day be a popular musician!

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Elmers Glue 

Who else liked to rub their hands in glue just to peel it off?

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The Lisa Frank Collection

Girls, this was a must have in elementary school. The colors, the characters, oh boy! Maybe you had a Lisa Frank backpack or binder. Whatever it was, elementary school wasn't complete without something Lisa Frank.

Scented Markers 

You craved these. You really only used these to smell the different flavors. Let's be honest.

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Star Stickers

When you earned one of these, or even two, you felt like you were on top of the world. These meant way more to you than any amount of money!

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The Mega TV

When you walked into class and saw one of these on a stand, you knew it was going to be an easy day, even if the film was educational!

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The Spacemaker 

This was just the right place to store all your pencils, crayons and big pink erasers. You were cool if you had one of these!

Sarah Francis is a half-Palestinian journalism junkie, a proud Charlotte, NC native with an oversized sweet tooth, and an active world traveler. Ask her where she's headed next. (@Sarah_Francis25)