These items are all of my favorites and must haves for a classroom! (For reference I teach 1st grade)
Sections
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Pens
Tech
Gifts/Rewards
For the Teacher
Fun Activities
Websites
Pens
Teachers all have their favorite writing tools and these are some of mine!
While I love Flair pens I like writing my lists and plans in color but want to be able to erase! These are PERFECT!!
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens
I already loved Flair Pens, but then the brush tip on the other side made them even better!
Papermate Flair Dual
These markers are a must have for multiple uses! They are the best anchor chart markers and they are fun to mark papers with since students love that they smell!
Mr. Sketch products at Target
These markers are a must have for multiple uses! They are the best anchor chart markers and they are fun to mark papers with since students love that they smell!
Mr. Sketch 12pk Scented Markers Chisel Tip
Tech
This is a MUST if you have lamps or lights! It saves time turning them on and off!
Syantek Wireless Remote Control Outlet
This is a must for controlling slides wherever you are in the room instead of having to go back to the laptop if you’re moving around the room helping students!
Presentation Clicker
Having a personal laminator is a must!
Scotch TL902 Thermal Laminator, White, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in.,
This is a must have for those little spills during activities! I have used for potting soil, glitter, crumbs and it is amazing!
Sharper Image Desktop Cordless Handheld Vacuum White
This is the BEST pencil sharpener!
PENCIL SHARPENER
Gifts/Rewards
I give these as gifts at the beginning of every year with a card that says "we are going to have a poppin year!"
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Party Favors 30 Pack
For the Teacher
This is my FAVORITE planner. I have tried others and always go back to this one!
Day Designer Daily/Monthly Wirebound Planner 8"x10" Frosted Rugby Stripe
A cordless glue gun is a must have! My school does not have a lot of outlets so this is a lifesaver!
Pink Power Mini Cordless Hot Glue Gun Kit with Stand - 20 Sticks, Wireless, Fast ...
This is my favorite for my running to do list!
KAICN Daily To Do Notepads - Task Planner
Fun Activities
This is such a fun critical thinking activity! It is tech but no screens!
Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Set
We did this for our ABC countdown for K day! They colored them with sharpies and then I baked them at home!
Shrink-its! DIY Shrink Art Kit - Fun Friends
We used this as a New Year's activity where they came up with a word they wanted to describe themselves in the new year! (smart, brave, responsible etc)
Fashion Angels 800+ Bead Tell Your Story Alphabet Bracelet Kit
Websites
This is a must have account! I almost always can find a free activity to use!
TPT
This is amazing to have timers, to dos, reminders up on the board at the same time! There is a free version but I do recommend the paid version!
Classroomscreen
This is a fun, free site with pictures that serve as writing prompts! They have tons for all ages and types of writing!
Images to Inspire - Once Upon a Picture
Fun learning website! I use the phonics game with my 1st graders and they BEG to play it!
