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The things me and my students actually LOVE in my 2nd grade classroom.
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Games and Fast Finishers

 
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My class fights over who gets to play with these during Fun Friday!
MAGNA-TILES Combo MicroMAGS 20pc
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A classroom favorite. They love taking turns dropping the marbles.
MindWare Marble Run: 70-Piece Ball Run Building Set, Creative Thinking Toy
 
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This is a fun fast finisher activity or free choice activity. I love to play with my students!
Bananagrams Classic Word Game
 
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Such a classic that anyone can play!
Connect 4 Board Game, Easter Gifts for Kids, Ages 6 and Up
 
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Girls and boys love these and they come with a building guide when you buy the box.
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box Building Toys for Creative Play, Kids Creative Kit 10696
 
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My class LOVES this fast finisher activity! They giggle and have so much fun making up their stories.
McDonald Publishing Write-Abouts, Grades 1-3, Silly Starters
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Supplies and Decor

 
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A must for flexible seating and partner work!
Everything Mary Lap Desk, Teal 17.9" Storage Lap Desk
 
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Bright fun colors!
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12ct
 
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You can only say “class class” so many times.
SECRUI Wireless Doorbell, Easy installation, Waterproof, Adjustable Volume, 58 Chimes, Colorful LED, 1000Ft Range, M520+F55, White - Walmart.com
 
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These are a splurge, but a game changer for my classroom. They hold the kids’ name tags and have a space for their pencil and erasers. No more stuffing pencils in desks or losing them because you have tables.
Nameplate Display Trays - Set of 6
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One of the most used items in my classroom at the beginning of the year and throughout!
Scotch TL902 Thermal Laminator, White, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in., 1 Laminating Machine: Electric, 1 Year Warranty
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There is a reason that all of your teachers had this sharpener. It’s the best. The tiktok one is cool but it will break by December.
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener: Black, Plastic, Powered Desk Tool, 10-Year Warranty, 3.67 lbs, 8.5" Height
 
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This is the best stapler I’ve ever used. Every teacher that borrows it comments on how easy it is to use and ask for the link. 6 years in with no trouble, but I will repurchase when mine goes out!
Bostitch Eco-Friendly Manual Desktop Stapler, One-Finger Technology, Jam-Free with Standard Staples.
 
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I can hole punch a class set with no issues. I use mine every day!
Bostitch Office EZ Squeeze 40-Sheet 3-Hole Punch, Heavy-Duty, Integrated Paper Guide - Walmart.com
 
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These extend the life of my pencils so much. Getting all one color cuts back the eraser theft too!
Paper Mate Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count
 
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Love these for flexible seating during work time.
ECR4Kids SoftZone Round Floor Cushions with Handle, Flexible Seating, Seafoam, 6-Piece - Walmart.com