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Teacher-Approved Walmart Finds
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items These are the exact supplies and learning tools I loved using in my classroom as a teacher — now I use them at home too! From everyday essentials like pens and markers to workbooks, storybooks, and hands-on learning toys, these are my go-to favorites...
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Classroom Basics
Learning Through Play
Workbooks
Books
Learning Aids
Classroom Basics
I love these pens a lot. I love having every color especially for my planners so I can color coordinate different categories.
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Assorted Colors, 22 Count
I love the colors, and I also love I can take sections of the caddy out to use. Such a good price and I love that it spins and the cute colors.
Pen+Gear Teacher Rotating Organizer, 9.84" x 4.53", Multi-Color
Makes those big bulletin boards so much easier to put together and decorate.
Hyper Tough Light-Duty Stapler, Chrome-Plated Construction, L x 6-inch
Great for teachers and homeschool parents to stayed organized and plan out your school year.
Carson Dellosa We Belong Teacher Planner (128 pages, 116 stickers)
If you can’t tell.. I love pens. These are a cheaper option for the color pens. Both are great sets of pens.
Pen+Gear Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point,0.7mm, Assorted Ink,12Count
You have to have the big box of crayons WITH the built in sharpener!
Crayola Crayon Set, 96 Ct, Classroom Must Haves, Back School Supplies for Teachers and Students, Coloring Gift for Kids, Ages 4+
These make writing effortless and my handwriting look really good.
Uniball 207 Plus+ Retractable Gel Pens, Micro Point (0.5mm), Black Barrel, Black Ink, 4 Count
Makes all your projects so much easier! I really like using these when laminating big products. My hands aren’t as sore if I use these.
Westcott Titanium Bonded Sewing Scissors, 8", Bent, Blue, 1-Count
Perfect size stapler for at home or in the classroom.
Bostitch Flat Clinch Manual Stapler, Stands Vertically or Horizontally and Staples up to 40 Sheets
This was always my favorite brand for my students to have. I now buy these for my kids as well.
Ticonderoga Premium Wood Pencils, Unsharpened #2 Lead, Yellow, 12 Count
I cannot recommend this printer enough. It is my must have for homeschooling. I’ve printed hundreds and hundreds of materials/pages without having to fill the ink up. In the long run, it saves so much money on ink and having to continuously buy ink.
Epson EcoTank ET-2803 Wireless All-in-One Cartridge-Free Printer
I use mine daily for homeschool. I like that you can switch the drawers around instead of having to empty them out to make switches.
Pen+Gear 7-Drawer Organizer, Sky Blue, 6.38" x 9"
I have a ton of these. There are so many ways I’ve used them. They are super handy to have on hand for storage of anything and everything.
Pen+Gear Mesh Zipper Bags, Multicolor, 6 Count
Learning Through Play
Great for free play or quiet time. They can be used by a wide age range of kids. Great for fine motor skills.
Spark Create Imagine Foam Peg Building Blocks, 100 Pieces, Baby and Toddler Toys
A great way to practice letter sounds while also being fun and enjoyable for students.
Learning Resources Mini ABC Pops, Vocabulary Words, Alphabet, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Toddler Learning Toys, Preschool Learning Activities, Kids Easter Gifts, Ages 3+,52 Pieces
Work really well for a calm down corner. My kids love these, and we use them in our home when things get overwhelming.
Learning Resources Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes Sensory Toys Sensory Toys For Children Ages 3 and up
Both of my kids really enjoy these peekaboo number farms. It helps them learn colors and numbers, and they use their imagination a lot with them as well.
Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm Educational Toys Ages 18 months
Great for learning numbers, counting and matching colors.
Learning Resources Mini Number Treats, Plastic Shape Sorting Toys, Montessori Toys for Kids, Counting Toys with 40 Pieces, Baby and Toddler Toys Ages 3+
Great tool to have for math, but it can be used in many different ways throughout instruction.
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes Mathematics for Ages 5+, 100 Pieces
These really help learning uppercase and lowercase.
Qocolhg 52Pcs Double-Sided ABC Alphabet Matching Letters Dinosaur Toy with Uppercase Lowercase Montessori Toy Preschool Educational Learning Colors Matching Game Gift for Toddler Girls Boys Clearance
Great for centers with a magnetic board or for the fridge at home. Always fun for kids to have.
Spark Create Imagine Magnetic Letters and Numbers, 120 Pieces, Baby and Toddler Toys
Workbooks
Perfect for learning numbers and the ABCs. Great option for morning work.
School Zone Big Kindergarten Workbook
I love that they have a preschool option as well. Great resource for parents to have to use with their children.
School Zone Big Preschool Workbook
Another great resource to teach sight words and achievement stickers kids love.
Scholastic Sight Words Jumbo Workbook (Paperback)
A workbook with assessments to check for understanding.
Scholastic Second Grade Jumbo Workbook
Great for practice riding and holding a pencil correctly. The activities were fun, and my daughter loved the book.
My First Learn-To-Write Workbook: Practice for Kids with Pen Control, Line Tracing, Letters, and More! (Paperback)
Love this brand and book. I like that it has multiple subjects such has science and social studies while also having phonics, reading and numbers.
Brain Quest Workbook: Kindergarten Revised Edition (Revised edition) (Paperback)
Books
Pete the Cat books are so fun and great stories for emerging readers.
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
This book can really help for engagement and fun while reading.
Pigeon: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (1st Edition)(Hardcover)
Perfect book and brand to start beginning readers. One of my favorites for my kindergartner.
Biscuit Goes to School (My First I Can Read)
Another great resource to have for beginning readers. It comes with a parent guide that helps as well. Great for homeschool parents, and the pen makes it super fun for kids.
LeapFrog LeapReader Learn-to-Read 10-Book Mega Pack Plastic, Paper with Accessories, Baby and Toddler Toys
Such a fun book and great for the Halloween season.
Room on the Broom (Walmart Exclusive)
Learning Aids
Great resource to introduce sight words with and super affordable.
Flash Cards: Sight Words
Another great resource for sight words and learning letter sounds.
School Zone Three-Letter Words Puzzle Cards
Flash cards are a great way to check for understanding without feeling like kiddos are taking a test. This is a great way to make sure younger children are learning their shapes and colors.
Flash Cards: Colors Shapes
The magnetic push pins are great for marking specific spots so students can see. I also love that it can be written on and erased. It’s a great resource to have!
BSHAPPLUS® 12" Tall Magnetic Globes of the World with Stand,Blue Globe for kids learning With Magnetic Push Pins & magnifier & handkerchief
Great affordable posters to have especially for homeschool.
Pen+Gear Alphabet and Numbers Posters, 13.78" x 17.91", 3 Count, Multicolor
The piggy bank makes it fun for kids while they learn money value and addition. Great resource.
School Starters- Magnetic Learning Activity- Counting Money, Math & Counting for Child Ages 3+
Great for fine motor skills, color recognition and counting.
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Preschool Learning Ages 18 months