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My Middle School Teacher Must Haves!
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items See all of my must-haves for teaching middle and high school! After 3 years in the classroom as a 23-year-old teacher, these are the things that I could not imagine living with out!
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Your Desk & Stationary
Furniture
Randoms & General
Your Desk & Stationary
All the things you need to make your desk a safe, effective space!
A one-handed tape dispenser? Yes, please! Also, the fact that this tape dispenser does not have a removable rod in the center makes all the difference, because if you let a middle schooler borrow your tape, the removable rods go missing! (ask me how ...
Heavy Base Nonskid Desk Tape Dispenser
Having cute, soft colored sticky notes somehow brightens my day? Call it girl math haha! Having these on my desk is just absolutely necessary!
Sticky Notes 3x3, 8 Morandi Colors, 8 Pads
These pens are the BEST! It may sound silly, but getting to choose from one of these gorgeous colors to grade with literally adds a little spark back to my day. And they write so smoothly! Love them!!
Paper Mate Flair Nature Escape Scented Felt Tip Pens, 16 Count
This clicker is huge for me! It allows me to walk all around the room, handle distractions, and model information while showing my slideshows! It also comes with a laser pointer, which I use way more than I thought I would! It has both forward and ba...
Wireless Presentation Clicker with Laser Pointer
I use these as highlighter/maker duos and love them! Again, the cute colors just make my days so much better!
Sharpie S-Note Pastel Highlighters, 24 Ct
This stapler is simple, classy and has won the test of time for me! Not only has it survived the past 3 years of me using it, but my middle schoolers too!
Desktop Stapler 25 Sheet Capacity White
First of all, PLEASE! How adorable are these! But also, white out without the risk of a clumsy liquid mess? Sign me up!
6Pcs Mini White Correction Tapes, Quick Dry
Furniture
The bigger things that can make such an important difference in your day!
Having a standing desk for the front of the room is a game changer! PLUS one that moves? Perfect for continuing your lesson while sticking yourself between two students who once stop talking! Helps me to stay organized and efficient!
Mobile Small Standing Desk - Adjustable Height
Standing up ALL day is just not possible! A nice, comfy, tall drafting chair allows me to give my legs a break while still being an effective teacher! Plus, this one is not only super cute, but affordable!
Ergonomic Drafting Chair for Standing Desk, Grey
This is the cart I use for turning in assignments and it works amazing for me! I assign each class a drawer and label it at the beginning of the year and place it by the door so students can turn in assignments on their way out! Bonus: I can roll it ...
Simple Houseware 8-Drawer Rolling Cart Chrome
In case you weren't aware, the overhead lights are totally OUT. Kids hate them. Low lights are the vibe!
Modern Floor Lamp with Remote, LED, Black
Randoms & General
This surge protector is amazing because it has so many outlets AND has the option to plug in USB and USB-C cords without the block!
Surge Protector Power Strip 15Ft, 8 Outlets, 4 USB (2 USB-C)
“Can I have a pencil?” Sure can! These are both funny and helpful. My kids and I both get a kick out of these, and they also aren't inclined to steal these. They've been working like a charm!
Golf Pencils #2 HB Half, 3.5", 96 Count
In case your weren't sure, middle schoolers can be a just a tad stinky! Diffusers are a safe way to keep your room smelling fresh and cozy, even if your kids have you after PE!
Essential Oil Diffuser 500ml Ultrasonic
What's an oil diffuser without the smells? The big benefit of packs like this – you don't have to worry about looking up mixes that smell good in the morning – just add a few drops of one of these and you're good!
Fragrance Oils Clean Set, 6 Premium Scents
These fuzzy erasers cover sooo much surface area! Love them!
4-Pack Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Erasers
Hot take: teens deserve cute, encouraging spaces too. I adore these!
6Pcs Growth Mindset Wall Art Kids Therapy