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my teacher survival kit 🍎👩🏻🏫
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items I have been a teacher for 8 years now and have several “must haves”! There are quite a few things that have helped keep my classroom organized and running smoothly and have become student favorites as well!
These are perfect for younger students who seem to always lose the lids !
WRITECH Retractable Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers 12ct
This chart paper has a built in easel, is table top sized, and each page can be ripped out and stuck to walls/boards/wherever !
Staples Ultra Sticky Tabletop Easel Pad, 20" x 23", 20 Sheets/Pad - Easelt Pad for Meetings & Classrooms
I like having a few of these around the room. They are magnetic too !
Digital Timer, Visual Magnetic Countdown Timer for Kids, 59 Seconds Countdown, Memory Function, ON/Off, for Brushing, Exercise, Workout, Cook, Sport, Study, Classroom Timer Activitie
I go through atleast one of these a year 😬
BIC 1pk Wite-Out Correction Fluid White: Back to School Supplies for Students & Teachers
I love these light covers! They come in different prints too. My favorite are these cloud ones and the forest/tree ones !
Teacher Created Resources® Calming Covers Ceiling Light Filters, 2' x 4', Clouds, Pack of 4
This has been one of my favorite purchases so far this school year. It’s helping my Type B self stay organized !
Livhil Desktop Organizer 4-Tier Desk Organizers Sets and Storage, File Organizers for Desk Drawer Organizer, Paper Organizer for Desk (Black)
I love using these as “great work” displays!
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, A4, 10 x 14 inch, 6 Pack, Colorful, Dry Erase Plastic Sleeves
Fidgets are something I keep a VARIETY of in my room. I love these tubes because they have different visuals in each one.
Joyfy 4-Pack Sensory Fidget Tubes for Kids – Stress Relief Toys for Autism, Classroom Calm Down Corner, Speech Therapy, School Gifts for Toddlers
This chart is apart of our morning routine and it’s such a fun way for the students to identify their feelings!
Express Your Feelings Pocket Chart
For those legs that cannot stop moving, these are such a great way to help provide movement opportunities
25pcs Chair Bands for Fidgety Feet, ADHD Tools, Fidget Chair Bands for Sensory Improve Focus & Reduce Restlessness, for ADHD ADD Autism, Alternative Seating
This is the exact lanyard I have this year! It’s so soft on my neck and stretches easily to let me unlock my classroom door.
Breakaway Scrunchie Lanyard with Id Holder, Pink
I know not all schools allow scent products, but if yours does, I highly recommend this! I keep it on the lowest setting so it occasional sprays and it keeps the room smelling nice all day long without being overpowering !
Air Wick Essential Mist Diffuser Kit - Linen - 0.67 fl oz/2ct
One of my favorite purchases I’ve made for myself! It saves me so much time from having to wait on the large communal laminator
Scotch Thermal Laminator 2 Roller System TL901X
This stays on all day every day in the classroom. It’s color changing, calming, and helps the students (and me!) regulate when we need a minute
Sensory Bubble Tube Lamp 2.67 ft with 6 Floating Fish 16 Color Effects Remote Control Calming Light for Bedroom Living Room Home Decor
Magnatiles are amazing for ANY grade level ! Students work on so many different skills while playing with these
FunMagic Magnetic Tiles, 60pcs Magnetic Blocks for Kids, Magnet Building Set,STEM Sensory Educational Toys Gift for Toddlers Kids 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old