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Teacher Must-Haves for Classroom Sanity & Success
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items As a full-time teacher and mom, I’ve learned what actually works in the classroom—what saves time, keeps kids engaged, and helps me stay sane! These are my must-haves that I restock or reuse every year.
My students use these daily! I keep a basket of whiteboards, markers, and erasers at the front of the room. They show their math work and hold them up for me to see their solutions. Quick formative assessment, and the kids LOVE to use them.
Dry Erase Lapboards-Class Set
I absolutely love PaperMate Flair pens in my classroom! They write so smoothly, the colors are vibrant, and they don’t bleed through paper. I use them for grading, planning, and even color-coding student feedback. They make everything feel just a lit...
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens
This standing desk has been a game changer! I can roll around the room and change my position all day long. I can pull up a chair if needed, or even use it in the hall during bus arrival. I can't live without this!
Rolling Standing Desk for Computer
This clock helps us stay on task in the classroom. Students can pace themselves, and they have stopped asking "What time is it?". It really helps with rotations and station work.
Large Digital Wall Clock with Remote Timer
While digital planners are convenient, there’s something powerful about writing things down. My paper planner is part organizer, part stress relief — and 100% essential during my busy school year. This one has monthly tabs, weekly plans, and a month...
Blue Sky 25-26 Weekly/Monthly Teacher Planner
Tired of your markers drying out? This is the solution! Turn them upside down and organize them on your board. You will double the life of your markers compared to laying them on the marker tray on your whiteboard. I promise!
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder
I use colored electrical tape to divide my whiteboard and bulletin boards into sections. It holds up SO well, and it makes your board look organized and clean. Colors make it fun!
Colored Electrical Tape
My students love to use clipboards to work in groups, walk around and solve problems, work in the hall, go outside, or give them more space to work when their computer is on their desk. They have been so helpful, and they create flexibility!
Clipboards For Each Student
My middle schoolers have cell phones, and they can become an issue. My students place their cellphone in a pocket labeled with their number when they come into the classroom. It has REALLY cut down on cellphone use! It is hung by my desk for safe kee...
Numbered Classroom Pocket Organizer for Phones
My morning coffee always gets cold. This mug warmer allows me to keep it warm. I love it! I actually purchased it as a gift for my teammates at school!
Coffee Mug Warmer