These are the classroom must-haves that keep me organized, energized, and (mostly) sane. From smart supplies to little lifesavers, this list is packed with the tools that make teaching smoother, more fun, and a lot more manageable.
This light has so many uses in the classroom. I use it to indicate when it is a good time to take the bathroom pass and when it is not.
ROYFACC Night Light Touch Sensor Bedside Lamp
These magnetic curtain rods are perfect to hold my daily calendar on my whiteboard.
Turquoize 2 Pack Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors
Hot glue guns come in handy for an assortment of things!
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun 60W
I use these giant sticky notes for incentive charts, anchor charts, diagrams, etc.
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25x30 White 30 Sheets 2 Pack
A personal laminator can be used in a variety of ways, names tags, locker tags, smaller projects, etc.
Scotch™ Thermal Laminator TL906 | 3M United States
I have at least 10 timers all over my classroom. I send them with kids taking breaks, set them for kids at their desks, and use them for small group work.
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids 2 Pack
Kids go through pencils like water and they always need to be sharpened.
Deli Fully Automatic Electric Pencil Sharpener
For those times you have to cut bulk projects and need to get it done quickly.
Firbon 12 Inch Titanium A4 Paper Cutter
These carts are so versatile. I have two in my classroom. I use one to organize daily work and the other to organize by subject.
GOFLAME 15-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart
This caddy is a must! I use it for all my small supplies, paper clips, staples, push pins, binder clips, erasers, etc.
Akro-Mils 24-Drawer Plastic Storage Cabinet
The only brand of pencil you should be using in the classroom.
Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencil HB #2, 96ct
Stickers are the easiest incentive and kids love them!
Kawaii Stickers for Kids Classroom & Rewards
I use this daily and it helps keep be organized!
Sooez Clipboards with Storage, 8.5x11
I used mine daily in the winter and never needed to compete for the microwave!
Crock-Pot 20oz Electric Lunch Box Warmer
One of my best purchases. It is super loud and can be heard all over the playground.
