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Teacher and Student-Approved Classroom MUST HAVES📚🍎✨
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All of my classroom MUST HAVES! They've been approved by me AND all 20+ of my students. These items range from our favorite library books to the best STEM bin toys.
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Anchor Charts
 
Student Supply Center
 
Flexible Seating Options
 
Our Favorite Books
 
Morning and STEM Bins

Anchor Charts

You'll have the most fun, engaging anchor charts with these items!

 
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The BEST note pads for engaging anchor charts.
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25x30, 4 Pads
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You cannot go wrong with Mr. Sketch markers…plus, they have fun scents!
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers, 36 Ct
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You can't go wrong with a classic Crayola marker! This pack has all of the colors you could think of.
Crayola Washable Broad Line Marker Set 64ct
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Supertips are the best for small details, calligraphy, and fun hand-lettering✨
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set 150ct
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Student Supply Center

Organize your classroom and prepare your students with these items!

 
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Perfect for organizing materials at student desks and supply centers.
4 Pack Classroom Caddy Pencil Holder Clear
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One of the MUST HAVE supplies in our caddies.
Blue Summit 30 Pack Kids Scissors Bulk - Assorted Colors
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I don't skimp on pencils…Ticonderoga is by far the best!
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, 2 HB, 240 Ct
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Another great supply to have in caddies! Students can use these on paper pockets or their desks!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Black, Chisel Tip, 12 Count
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Just because an eraser is gone doesn't mean a pencil is useless! These erasers save the day.
Mr. Pen Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pack
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The BEST glue sticks for student use.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 30ct
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Great for student organization!
Xaatren 24 Pcs Small Chair Pockets for 14'' School Chairs
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Flexible Seating Options

The more seating options you have, the more accessible your classroom is!

 
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Perfect for a small group instruction table!
Norwood Stacking Stools 17.75" Height, 5 Pack
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My classroom library has a forest theme, and these are perfect cushions!
ECR4Kids SoftZone Tree Round Floor Cushions, Chocolate, 6-Pack
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Perfect for the movers and shakers! Students can do their SSR and even independent work in these rockers.
ECR4Kids Plastic Leaf Scoop Floor Rocker Seat
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A more neutral cushion option!
SoftScape 15in Round Classroom Floor Cushions (6)
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Our Favorite Books

A diverse selection of books to help broaden your students world view!

 
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This book is a bilingual, Spanish-English story great for the littles!
Just In Case: Trickster Tale & Spanish Alphabet
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My FAVORITE read aloud of all time. Yuyi Morales is an incredible author and illustrator.
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
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Another Yuyi Morales classic!
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
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I love having this series in my library! If a student likes one book, they're sure to like the next.
Sherlock Holmes Children’s 30 Book Box Set
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Another great series. Perfect for teaching about the environment and kindness.
The Wild Robot Paperback Boxed Set
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A story about separation, war, and love. A great book to approach heavy topics with students.
Pax: A Powerful Fox Story of War & Bond
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An INCREDIBLE book to teach about racism and inequality. I often pair this text with “Esperanza Rising.”
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Puffin Classics)
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A seldom told story about WWII. Perfect book to pair with a unit on WWII.
Code Talker: Novel About Navajo Marines WWII
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An amazing story for the littles to talk about migration and separation.
Story Boat
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An amazing book to help the littles recognize their similarities!
We All Play (We Do Too!, 1)
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Morning and STEM Bins

 
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Perfect for all ages (including the teacher!!!).
FNJO 110PCS Magnetic Tiles Building Set
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The best storage for all of my morning bin toys!
IRIS USA 20-Pack 6Qt Clear Stackable Bins
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These are great for math instruction and independent exploration!
TOMMYHOME Math Linking Cubes 301PCS Set
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Great for your students who love to build!
POPULAR PLAYTHINGS Playstix 150-Piece STEM Kit
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Fun to play with AND they make a fun noise!
ODELA Genius Suckers 155Pcs STEM Toy Set
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So fun to play with!
Snowflake 300PCS STEM Building Blocks Toy
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We LOOOOVE these Minecraft blocks!
Goody King 200 PCS Forest Magnetic Blocks
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