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Back to School Basics
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items These are items that are nice to have in the classroom. You might want to donate to your child’s teacher or it may be on the supply list. These are likely to need replenishing throughout the year. Might give you some ideas of things to grab when you ...
Crayola makes the best crayons around. Highly recommend these for school. We have even given these as a gift for Valentine’s Day. Stocking up when they’re 50 cents is smart!
Crayola Crayons, 24 Count, Back to School Supplies, Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Classic Colors, Gifts, 3+
Baggies are useful in so many ways! I suggest gallon and a couple other sizes. This helps teachers to store supplies.
Great Value Fresh Seal Double Zipper Storage Bags, Gallon, 40 Count
These are another great size for classrooms.
Great Value Fresh Seal Zipper Square Snack Bags, 100 Count
Play-Doh in a variety of colors is useful for many classrooms! It’s a great tool for teachers and students to utilize.
Play-Doh 4 Pack of Wild Non-Toxic Colors, 4-Ounce Cans (Dark Blue, Bright Green, Orange, Green), Classroom Supplies, Preschool Crafts
Highly recommend that whatever markers you buy - get washable.
Pen+Gear Washable Markers, Broad Tip, Assorted Colors, 10 Count
Pens were always getting lost in my classroom. It was nice to have stock!
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted, 18 Count
This item was always walking off in my classroom too! Or they’d get used up/dried out. I used these in all of my classes - Pre-K through high school. Highly recommend.
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count
Perfect for jotting down notes, labeling, and more. This is a nice size to have.
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 in. x 3 in., Supernova Neons, 4 Pads
I know people joke about teachers asking for 900 glue sticks, but they really do go through A LOT. Maybe not 900, but it’s a lot. Kids leave off caps, they use a whole stick, they break them by twisting it out, etc.
Pen+Gear School Glue Sticks, Washable/Disappearing Purple, 0.21 oz 2 Count, Dry Time 3 Min
A lot of times we would need bandages in our room for little things. These stay on well.
Welly Flex Fabric Bandages, Turtle Pattern Bravery Badges for Kids, Assorted Sizes, 48 Count
Nice to have available in the classroom. Especially if children cough into their hands or blow their nose.
Equate Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, 12 fl oz
Tissues are nice to have available. Children tend to get runny noses a lot during various seasons.
Great Value Everyday Soft Facial Tissues, 4 Flat Cartons, 160 Tissues per Flat, 2-Ply, Compare to Kleenex®
Pencils are always needed. Pre-sharpened is an extra perk that I loved when I was given them.
Pen+Gear #2 HB Sharpened Wood Pencils, Yellow, 48 Count
A lot of kids need a pair of these at school. This is a good brand and should last a while. There’s quite a few color options too.
JLab JBuddies Studio On-Ear Kids Wired Headphones, Blue/Green, Studio Volume Safe, Volume Limiter, Folding, Adjustable, Noise Isolation, with Mic - Walmart.com
Perfect for wiping down high traffic areas. There’s a lot of germs at school.
Clorox Bleach-Free Disinfecting and Cleaning Wipes, 35 Count Each, 3 Pack
Perfect for snacks, messes and more.
Great Value Ultra Strong Paper Towels, White, 2 Double Rolls
Perfect for wiping hands and faces as needed. Whether it’s after a snack, after an art project, etc. I go with fragrance free.
Parent's Choice Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes, 300 Count (Select for More Options)
Always nice to have some colored pencils too
Pen+Gear Sharpened Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12 Count