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Educational Assistant Must Haves!!
26 items
By
Breanna Mund
Any teacher or IA can tell you how important all of these items are to keep your classroom running smoothly.
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Keep whatever you don't want the kids to see in this cute bag!
WCGXKO Teaching Assistant Survival Kit
Because even adults could use a calming corner sometimes!
Sproutbrite Calming Corner - 12 Pack Posters
As an IA you definitely need a paper cutter!!!
12" Paper Cutter with Safety Guard - Pink
No one wants a boring looking classroom!
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, 60W
This is great so you can walk around and change slides at the same time.
QUI Wireless Presentation Clicker, RF 2.4GHz
These are great so you don't go through so much paper and the kids love them too!
30 Mini Double Sided Dry Erase Boards Set
Stick your work sheets in here and cut way back on paper usage.
SUNEE 30 Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves
Cuz everyone works harder with the promise of a sticker!
800pcs Motivational Classroom Stickers
You can never have too many of these!
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, 12 Count
Obviously can't have too many of these when they disappear constantly.
Amazon Basics #2 Pre-sharpened Pencils, 150
We use a lot of manipulatives in our groups and these pouches are great to carry everything in.
24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags for Organizing
Great storage space for everything you need in your classroom. Plus it comes in SO many colors to fit your aesthetic.
Giantex 15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart
Because teachers make mistakes too.
BIC White-Out EZ Correct Tape, 4-Count
This is a great price for the amount you're getting!
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, 36 Count
If I don't leave myself a sticky note reminder I will forget!
Mr. Pen Sticky Notes, 3"x3", 12 Pads
Umm yes! This thing is amazing!!! It's rechargeable which is great! It sucks in your pencil and pushes it out when it's perfectly sharp.
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Rechargeable
Essentials obviously.
Colored Paper Clips & Binder Clips Set
Because these kids will destroy your white boards!
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 oz
Cheap and they work great.
IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Mini Dry Erase Erasers
Everyone loves an organized desk.
Supeasy 5 Trays Mesh Paper Organizer - Black
I hate the mouse on a laptop so this is perfect and comes in so many colors.
seenda Wireless Noiseless Mouse - Mint Green
This is perfect to keep track of the million things I have to do.
Weekly To Do List Notepad - Midnight Lilac
I go through so many of these you can never have too many.
JEFURE 50 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers
This is perfect for days I need to take my laptop with me. And there are SO many pockets.
Covkev Teacher Tote Bag for 15.6" Laptop
Whatever it takes to get the kids motivated! And they well love the scratch n sniff aspect!
300PCS Large Scratch and Sniff Stickers
Obviously a little pricey but they’re sooooo worth it! I’m hoping I got one for Christmas but if not I’ll be buying myself one SOON!
Apple iPad 10th Gen, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, Yellow