In an ideal world, our schools would supply all the tissues, hand wipes, etc. we need. Since that's often not the case, I stock up on basics during Prime day. These are a great price, and I keep them on hand at home and in my classroom. Check out the...
A colorful classroom decoration students love year-round!
48 Countries Flags Banner for 2026 World Cup
Every classroom needs these! I particulary love this set because there are lines for writing on one side, but plain white for drawing on the other side. Don't settle for the cheap ones, these are strong, quality, and overall better.
32 Pack Mini Dry Erase Boards 9x12 Double Sided
I'll admit these seem pricey, but for the peace of mind to have chairs stop scraping on the floor they're worth every penny. Also, there are 3 color choices!
150 Pieces Precut Tennis Balls for Chairs
Why do I have my own little laminator for my classroom when the school will laminate for me? Because laminating is awesome, and sometimes it's better and faster to just do it yourself.
Amazon Basics 12-Inch Thermal Laminator Machine
This is one of the most important pieces of equipment that I've purchased for my classroom, because I make reading books for my students. It's hard to find books at the right reading level for level 1 ELD students, that aren't babyish so I make my ow...
Long Reach Stapler, with 2000 Staples
Sticker labels have to be purchased separately, but it is so worth it to have all the little binder clips, T-clips, pushpins, etc. organized… finally!
Akro-Mils 44-Drawer Plastic Storage Cabinet
I use these everywhere at home and at school, for everything!
Command Small Wire Toggle Hooks, 32 Ct, 48 Strips
Consumables
These Amazon Basics colored fine tips pens are a staple each year in my desk. I use them not only for grading, but also I have several sets that students can use. On sale already!
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens, 12-Pack
Several color choices make these fun and functional for students. It's nice not to have to carry around heavy books, too.
70 Pack Mini Composition Notebook
Early Prime Deal save 32%! Let's admit that we all need Sharpies every day…
Sharpie Fine Tip Permanent Markers, Black, 12
Absolutely the best for flip charts. Big, bold, and bright colors. I buy these every year because they're the best!
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers 8 Count
I love these because I write on the board a lot so color is important!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, 16 Count
Prizes & Incentives
You may think these are for elementary school aged kids only… think again! They're fun for high school too as fidget toys, rewards, prizes, etc.
Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids (6 Pack)
These are tied with Ronaldo stickers for the absolutely most popular stickers I've ever purchased for my students. Boys and girls alike were fighting over them!
50 pcs Messi Stickers
I always keep inexpensive items stocked up for incentives, prizes, etc. My high school students snatched these all up at the end of the year - they were prizes for vocabulary games!
Video Game Party Favors Bulk 12 Sets
Books
It's important to have this title in high school classroom libraries. In my ESOL classroom, we study this story every year.
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights
This is an important topic for high school students, so I keep this book in my classroom library. I love to see students browsing and learning. Over 100 five star reviews.
Personal Finance For Teens: Master Money
Similar to Malala, the powerful story of a girl who bravely defies tradition in Bangladesh. Now in my classroom library because it's part of the Lift Fundamentals curriculum for ELD2.