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What I’ve Bought for my Infant/ Toddler Classroom
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items I’ve been at my current school for almost two years and was recently moved up to lead! I will be alone with 4 kids for the time being until enrollment increases! Here’s everything I’ve bought to help manage a bit better!
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Organization
Toys
Art Supplies
Cleaning Supplies
Books
Organization
Can’t have a successful classroom if it’s not organized!
When command hooks fail, I ask my director if I can use these! Granted they’re not temporary, they tend to damage walls. However, if you’re using them for something that’s going to be in that spot for a while, I say try them!! They super strong and r...
KISENG 16 Pack Clear Adhesive Hooks 22lb
The running theme for my room this year is space saving organization. I used to have wipes, tissues and paper towels in my cabinet, which is limited space I could use for something else. I bought these to put on the wall space under the cabinet above...
2 Pack Wall Mounted Wipes Dispenser with Adhesive
My classroom originally had baskets like this but I needed more so I got these! They’re the perfect size for so many of our toys!
CubesLand Cotton Rope Storage Baskets Set of 5
I love using these for pens, office supplies, utensils, etc! I put these in magnetic spice shelves on my fridge to again, save space!!
Newkita 3 Pack Clear Acrylic Cosmetic Pen Holder
I bought these to keep pictures of my previous classes in as mementos!
lengnoyp 7-Pack Acrylic Polaroid Magnets Frame
The spice racks I use on my fridge! I only use 2 of this 4 pack but the others I use at home!! The magnets are so strong I’m not worried about them slipping at all!
HuggieGems Metal Magnetic Spice Rack, 4 Pack
These have been CRUCIAL to my organization plan! I have 4 of these under some of my cribs to hold extra toys, bulletin board decor, etc!!
Hefty 63qt Hi-Rise Underbed Clear Storage: Plastic Utility Bin with Locking Handles & Latches, Long Universal Storage
I’ve been in my room for over a year and figuring out how to store my gloves and tissues out of the way was harder than it should’ve been. These have been an actual lifesaver. The boxes used to take up so much space on my changing table. Not anymore!...
Metal Wall Mount Glove Holder 2 PACK Black
Toys
Every toddler class needs a good variety of toys!
My kids love pop its. They play with them all the time. I love how they use their fingers and focus on pushing the buttons. They’re also great for calm time before lunch!
LiKee Fidget Popper Baby Toy Montessori
My kids love magnatiles! They’re so versatile for daily play, and they look so cool on a window sill! I plan on making a DIY light box to use them on too!
OugerToy 32-Pack Magnetic Tiles Rainbow Set
My school uses walkies to communicate about everything, so naturally toddlers are curious and obsessed. I thought these and just don’t put batteries in for them to play! They play with them everyday and babble away!
Peakeep Kids Walkie Talkies 3 Mile Range, 2 Pack
We’ve had baby dolls with no accessories for a while. I finally caved a bought them myself. I will say the bottles are a little thinner than I thought but not terrible!
BABESIDE 9 Pcs Baby Doll Accessories for 12-15 Inch Dolls
Going along with the hard plastic pop its, I also got these silicone options! The buttons are a little difficult at first but eventually they soften!
Mr. Pen Pop Fidget Sensory Toys 2 Pack
My kids love fidget toys! These cubes are great for calming their minds when chaos ensues, which is all the time with 12-24 month old babies 🤣
SOCBTNSO Montessori Busy Cube Travel Toy for Toddlers
I added some magnets to the back on these tiles and keep them on the fridge in my classroom! They look so cute and my kids love them.
Baby Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toy
I wanted stepping stones that were not too tall, flat and have a sensory aspect to them. These are perfect! My kids are 12-24 months so I wanted an option that wasn’t super tall because they start out little. These are easy for my older ones to step ...
TECKMICO 10-Pack Non-Slip Stepping Stones
The class I have right now is very boy heavy, meaning we play lots of catch and other active games! These balls have a sensory aspect which I love, and they love to throw them!
Lollipop Little Tikes 6 Soft Sensory Balls
I love that these are blocks without looking or feeling like traditional blocks!! These are wooden “stones”! The colors are beautiful and I love that you can see the wood grain!
OESSUF Extra-Large Stacking Rocks 16 PCS
These scarves are another must have! They’re so versatile for gross motor activities, pretend baby doll blankets, and perfect for peek a boo!
Juggling Dance Scarves 12 PCS for Kids
Art Supplies
My kids love using stamps as open ended projects! I use individual color ink pads and a couple of these on an art tray to keep them from mixing colors!
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Animal Stamp Set
My school does have stamp pads to share, but this is my class set for curriculum and special projects! School sets tend to get mixed up and dried out faster.
7" Ink Pad with 8 Colors for Kids
These are the trays I use for our art projects and table activities before lunch! It helps them keep their materials to themselves and in their space.
10 Pack Plastic Art & Craft Organizer Trays
Life hack: glue these collapsible cups to art trays and never worry about spilled water again. I added a splash of water, paint, etc to these and it helps immensely!
Collapsible Silicone Paint Water Cup 4 Pcs
Cleaning Supplies
Not ashamed to admit, keeping my cuticles dry is important to me! Being a toddler teacher means washing toys and dishes, which means wet and brittle nails and peeling cuticles 😩 also those Lysol wipes dry your skin out so bad! Keeping gloves at wor...
Casabella Premium Waterblock Cleaning Gloves M
Books
My all time favorite Barefoot Book! I’ve been trying to get into musical books to help my kids sit for at least one story. These books are a great resource!
The Animal Boogie (Barefoot Singalongs)
This sing along book is about animals you’d find in a meadow! Such a sweet tune with lots of bugs and animals to look at!
Over in the Meadow (Barefoot Singalongs)
This one is fast paced singing about pirates! I love to point out the baby on every page!
Port Side Pirates! (Barefoot Singalongs) - Books
I feel like this book will be a hit when I get it. I have a very boy heavy class at the moment and they LOVE trucks!
Dump Truck Disco (Barefoot Singalongs)