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Classroom Essentials to Decrease Excessive Waste
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items I see so much supplies wasted in classrooms when there are options that not only save money, but provide vital tools for learning promoted in natural settings. Tablet apps are good for time limited learning options. This list includes options for bot...
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Materials
Create tailored items for each student and reduce paper waste by using a laminator, ink saving cartridge, and high yield printer.
The absolute holy grail of laminating sheets that provide high quality sealed sheets and are resistant to wear.
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic
It’s a basic laminator that quickly heats up and evenly distributes sheets placed properly within the machine’s guidelines.
Amazon Basics 9in Thermal Laminator Machine
Three ring binders are a great way to label each student’s homework, kept in one organized binder. They’re easy to clean and durable for all ages.
Binders
Brother’s portable printer is an excellent tool for creating assignments, tailoring assignments for students with visual impairments, creating lasting memorable projects or artwork to take home, and a fast way to develop new lessons through in the mo...
Portable Printers - Mobile Printers
So many play-based activities can be done with these blocks to help build motor skills and strengthen muscles, develop problem-solving skills and coping skills, create parallel play or social interactions with peers, and expand visual-spatial awarene...
Blocks and Stacking Toys
Get the basics, like colorful crayons, without spending a fortune when you buy wholesale products on bulk office supplies.
Staples
Dry erase markers are a great way to reduce waste, prevent excessive use of pencils from chopping down trees, and easily erase on whiteboards to use again. Magnetic caps are a must-have for teachers and can be placed high out of students’ reach to pr...
Buy Markers & Dry-Erase in Bulk | Discount & Wholesale Options
Whiteboards from bulk wholesale supplies are sturdy, whether they are for hanging on walls or for students to use at their desk. It makes learning fun and stores easily in a drawer or bin.
Mini Dry Erase Boards Wholesale for Offices
Safety Tools
Number one recommendation of mine to ensure classroom doors remain safely closed, especially when students are known to elope.
Barracuda Intruder Defense System
It’s extremely important to use cabinet safety locks, especially in special education classrooms. Use these locks to protect vulnerable students and also create a secure space for staff’s belongings.
Child Proof Safety Locks & Latches
Storage containers with lids and sturdy, durable closing mechanisms are so helpful to decrease germs, prevent destruction of materials, monitor access to preferred toys, and easily clean or sanitize without breaking down from daily use.
Storage Containers in Storage & Organization(1000+)
Automatic hand sanitizers are a must-have for classrooms to control how much sanitizer is used, prevent spreading more germs, and create good habits with students.
Automatic Dispenser Systems
Clean odors, spills, and disinfect surfaces with these products.
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