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🍎👩🏼🏫 Carrie’s Classroom Favorites
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items ✨ My favorite classroom basics all in one place! From cute décor and name tags to supplies I can’t live without, these are the little things that make my classroom feel ready for learning. 💕📚 A little about me: I have been teaching 1st grade for go...
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Teacher Must-Haves ✏️
Decor & More ✨
📚 First Grade Classroom Library Favorites
Teacher Must-Haves ✏️
From my classroom to yours, everyday essentials I reach for constantly in my classroom
My go-to teacher pen! Perfect for planning, grading, or any other notes. The bright colors stand out well and they last a decent amount of time.
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, 24 Count, Limited Edition Candy Pop Pack
My secret for stubborn dry erase boards! Sometimes dry erase markers don't erase easily, especially on laminated materials. I put these on my grade level school supply list, because they are so helpful! They help me easily erase my laminated signs th...
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original, Cleaning Pads with Durafoam, 6 Ct
I got a ganglion cyst on my wrist and this saved me!!! I have to staple phonics booklets everyday for each student and that repetive movement put a strain on my wrist. This staple saves my wrist and is super easy to use.
Stanley Bostitch Bostitch Impulse 30 Sheet Electric Stapler, Black
Dry-erase pocket sleeves are perfect to make centers, workmats, small group activites and other resources. I love that they are reusable and I can save activities in them to reuse and be ready to go year after year.
Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 30 Count, Crystal Clear, by Better Office Products, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors,30 Pack
I have to take down my boards every year and this a life-saver. It keeps by borders organized and stored over the summer. It does not take up much room and has a hook for hanging.
Carson Dellosa 2-Pack Bulletin Board Storage
Decor & More ✨
Items I've loved using to set up my room year after year.
After 3 years of a plant/cactus theme classroom I decided I wanted to add some frogs to the mix. This adorable frog bulletin border is very long so it works great for larger boards or to use with multiple.
Whaline 32.8ft Frog Bulletin Board Border
Love this for my bulletin boards! So durable, looks great all year. PLUS, you can use dry erase markers on it!!!
White Shiplap Better Than Paper® Bulletin Roll
I’ve used these every year in my first grade classroom and am still not tired of them. They are playful and cute while the number line and alphabet are a great resource for primary classes. I get mine laminated and MOST of them make it to the end of ...
Outus 48 Pcs Cactus Name Tags for Classroom
Cute poster- important message
Carson Dellosa All Are Welcome Poster
I put these around my whiteboard and to make a frame my objectives section. They are a fun touch and stay on really well!
Teacher Created Resources Magnetic Border, 1-1/2" x 24", Oh Happy Day Rainbows, Pack Of 12 Pieces
I've had this border in my classroom since year one and still love it. It's fun and cheerful. A great addition to a plant or desert theme classroom.
Eureka EU-845627, A Sharp Bunch Line-Up Deco Trim? Extra Wide Die Cut
Love this pocket chart for displaying my vocab cards.
Learning Tree Pocket Chart - Educational - 1 Piece
An affordable solution for classrooms lacking shelves/storage space. These are easy to put together and can be customized. I made two into two shelves and keep one behind my small group table and one on another side of my classroom. It has helped me ...
Mavivegue 12 Cube Metal Book Shelf Black
📚 First Grade Classroom Library Favorites
A collection of my favorite classroom read-alouds that bring laughter, learning, and meaningful discussions to our classroom! These fun, engaging stories are perfect for read-alouds, writing lessons, social-emotional learning, and sparking a love of ...
This hilarious classroom favorite by Doreen Cronin tells the story of some very clever cows who find a typewriter and start making demands from Farmer Brown! It’s a perfect read-aloud for teaching persuasion, problem-solving, letter writing, and humo...
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
A classroom favorite by Drew Daywalt that brings crayons to life through funny, creative letters to their owner, Duncan! Each crayon shares why it’s feeling overworked, underappreciated, or misunderstood, making it a great read-aloud for teaching poi...
The Day the Crayons Quit
A great back-to-school read about a girl wearing her kimono on the first day of school. This inclusive, diverse story celebrates being yourself and embracing what makes you unique.
Suki's Kimono
My kids love the silly book! A fun and engaging way to introduce students to the states and share geography fun facts.
The Scrambled States of America
A classic back-to-school read about Chrysanthemum, a girl who loves her name — until she starts school and faces teasing. This inclusive, relatable story celebrates self-acceptance and being proud of who you are.
Chrysanthemum: A First Day of School Book for Kids