Customer Reviews for Staples 1-Subject Composition Notebooks, 7.5" x 9.75", Primary Ruled, 100 Sheets, Black/Red (42079C)
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The composition notebooks are praised for their quality, design, and suitability for young children learning to write and draw. They are reasonably priced and align with school requirements, making them a popular choice for parents and teachers.
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Posted Jan 6, 2026
Highly recommend
High quality- 12 packs!!!
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Posted Sep 3, 2025
My notebooks came damage. The notebooks are bended and ripped. And they're very expensive.
M.R.
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Posted Aug 16, 2018
GOOD for my students
This is a great way for children to learn how to write at the same time be able to think what to draw base on the beginning sound of that letter. I will recommend it for any K4--2nd graders.
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M.G.
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Posted Aug 13, 2018
Practical but Better look preferred
Its good quality and as described just wish it aas more appealing to the eye and didn’t have those sample pages in the front so it looks so busy. Maybe other colors or design as the regular composition ones.
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R.C.
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Posted Aug 13, 2018
Very fast pick up and even just for one item. They will let you order online
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K.M.
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Posted Aug 12, 2018
Just what I needed
Searched other locations for this primary journal and Staples came through. I love being able to order online and pick up within an hour.
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M.F.
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Posted Aug 2, 2018
These are great for first grade writing assignments because they allow the students to illustrate their writing on the same page that they write their stories.
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M.W.
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Posted Jul 31, 2018
Love them
Love them! Watching the progression over time is wonderful.
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MICHELEDZINA
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Posted Jul 12, 2018
Primary Composition Book is a great value at Staples
Such a great deal on these comp books. Our items always arrive the next day and Staples is our go to when our own storeroom is out of what we need. Great service all around.
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MELISSA L.
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Posted Jul 4, 2018
Primary composition book
Needed this particular book for 1st grader. Not all stores carry the primary composition book which is top half of page is blank and the bottom half has the primary lines.
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Posted Jul 2, 2018
I got these for my kdg classroom. They are comparable to the Mead version.
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J.R.
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Posted Jul 2, 2018
Exactly what the school requires and staples carries them in store.
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ROBERT K.
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Posted Jul 1, 2018
Summer writing cursive!
We purchased this tablet to teach my grandson how to write cursive. He has taken very positive we use the top portion of the tablet to draw a picture and he writes a sentence about the picture. Very goid idea thsnks!
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Posted Jun 26, 2018
This is perfect for my 2 yr old grandson to begin writing in. We will be using this as a journal for our summer adventures. I love the spave where he can draw!
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SAM P.
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Posted Jun 17, 2018
Highly recommend
Great notebook tho help my grandchild learn her letters.
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Posted Jun 13, 2018
Primary Perfwction!
This notebook has helped me reach out to a child who is learning to express himself in print.
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J.J.
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Posted May 30, 2018
Great kindergarten journal
Perfect for kindergarten.
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P.A.
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Posted May 28, 2018
The books were prefect for my students.
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P.J.
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Posted May 19, 2018
Staples primary composition books are a wonderful write and draw books for kindergarteners and 1st grade. Our kindergarten class loves these books as they are used daily. Each of our students uses 2 book per School year.
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S.M.
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Posted May 17, 2018
Perfect for my Writer's Workshop! Fair price.
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 23, 2017
Primary composition notebooks
These are perfect for my first grade class. Half of each page is blank for an illustration with the bottom half lined in primary style with the dotted center line. They are sturdy enough to last all year and no annoying wire spiral.
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 22, 2017
Great Product
Packed perfectly and on time
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