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Teacher Must Haves
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items Dare I mention classroom supplies in the summer? This list includes teacher must haves to manage throughout the year!
I’m obsessed with these. I love using these to grade and make corrections, especially if I’m drawing pictures or writing something for a child as an example. I like the thickness and all the different colors!
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens 0.7mm
I buy these on repeat for my classroom. They have everything the kids need as a reference. Very first grade friendly!
Carson Dellosa 36PC Traditional Name Plate
These stayed on all school year long. I taped the open end so the kids would not mess with the name tag inside. I loved these !
36 PCS Adhesive Desk Nameplates 18.9x4.7in
I used these for students who were more anxious or needed some movement. They liked chewing on them.
Chew Necklaces 12 Pack Sensory Toys for Kids
I use one of these for each student to put their Wilson boards in. It’s more convenient storage. I also have a set of these for their math manipulative.
EOOUT 24pcs A4 Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags
I use these as either rewards or as gifts like at Christmas time. The kids love getting a few in a set. Then I usually buy small cookie cutters to go with them.
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack
This is a great, thick material to use for bulletin boards. It holds up really well. It’s worth the price.
Teacher Created Fun Size Black Wood Bulletin
This is such an easy to use pencil sharpener and it holds up so well. It’s easy to recharge too. It doesn’t take long.
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener 7-11.5mm
I used these as rewards and as gifts. The kids thought they were hilarious and they loved squeezing them. It was therapeutic for them in many ways.
LovesTown 24 PCS 2.5" Stress Balls Fidget Toys
LOVED these stickers! They are so pretty and I like how many you get in a set. Great for labeling all of the kids stuff.
500 PCS 1-50 Number Stickers 1 Inch Watercolor
Such a great way to celebrate a kids birthday! The kids love the bracelets and they love the personalized birthday certificate.
Junkin 32 Pcs Star Student Award Wristband
This is a nice sharpener for pencils of different sizes. It also held up really well and was easy to use.
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener
I love these labels. It’s nice to use as name tags for the beginning of the year or when we go on field trips. They can also be used for labeling boxes, bins, etc.
LKXSPLABE Name Tags 400 Stickers 5 Colors
I love the modern look of this paper and how durable it is. It looks great in the classroom and holds up well.
Black Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll
I used these for a Mother’s Day project for the kids. They are very pretty stickers and are nice quality. Highly recommended!
Mobiusea Mother's Day Stickers 90-Pack
This is a lifesaver. It helps to organize all of your students paperwork and you can bring it to meetings or home whenever you need to reference things from it.
ABC Life 26 Pockets Accordion File Organizer
These work so well! I highly recommend them. I used them for everything in my classroom and I never had anything fall down.
DIYMAG 180Pcs Magnetic Dots with Adhesive
Super cute pencils. They are not cheap either. They work really well.
emzrivo 48 Pcs Happy Birthday Pencils Set
These were so cute and worked so well for my students Christmas projects for their parents. I was really happy with the quality and size.
Creative Hobbies 4 Inch Clear Fillable Ornaments
My students love wearing these birthday stickers. They are super cute on.
Happy Birthday Badge & Stickers - 200 Pcs
I put these on my students’ desks. They love feeling them as they are listening to me teach or while they are doing independent activities. They are small, but it’s a convenient size.
Gersoniel 36 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers
My kids love bands to bounce on to release some of their energy when they are seated.
Chair Bands for Kids, 15 Pack Blue Fidget Feet
You can never go wrong with Crayola crayons, especially when they are this good of a deal!
Crayola Crayons Bulk 24 Packs, School Supplies
This is not thin or flimsy like other ones I've purchased. I really like this pocket chart. It has held up well.
REGELETO Small Group Management Pocket Chart
Life. Saver. It is extremely helpful in the classroom to be able to quickly print labels using this. I won't lie, it took me a minute to get used to using it, but once I got the hang of it (there's an app that syncs to it), I greatly appreciated it.
Phomemo D30 Portable Bluetooth Mini Label Printer
I buy a lot of these sticker characters throughout the year. They are super cute and fun for the kids to play with. They really enjoy them.
BBPOOL 24 Sheets Christmas Stickers for Kids
Hilarious story for the first day of school! The kids absolutely loved it! Highly recommend it!
You're Finally Here! (You’re Finally Here!, 1)
I am obsessed with this backpack. My laptop fits perfectly in it, it has tons of pockets and space inside. Plus pockets on the outside.
LOVEVOOK 15.6" Laptop Backpack with USB, Beige-Black
Back to school for us means we need to start packing our lunches again! I love my Bento box because it keeps everything organized!
Bento Box Lunch Container 4 Compartments 40oz
I have this one too. It’s more compact and easier sometimes to use when I’m in a hurry!
Bentgo Classic 3-Compartment Bento Box, Khaki
I put these up in my classroom to display student work. It’s called their “Fridge Work”. Kids love seeing their work up there!
Supuca Magnetic Sign Holder & Picture Frame 8.5x11, 6 Pack
This is the first year I’m using desk pets, so I bought these for their desks. They are super cute!
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids
Love this author! This story is so adorable and relatable to the kids. It’s a great conversation starter.
The Night Before Kindergarten
Another one of my all time favorites. The kids find it to be so hilarious that the teacher was so nervous to go to school! Great for a discussion about feelings.
First Day Jitters (The Jitters Series)
Obsessed with these! They are great for kids and foster creative exploration!
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles STEM Toy
I love these pens!
Amazon Basics Gel Pens Fine Point 0.7mm, 12 Pack
These are on sale! I love the size so that each kid can have one to play with, but not too much where it can be messy or dry out quickly.
Play Doh Bulk 42-Pack 1-Oz Modeling Compound