Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Sign up for free
Discover
Login
Teacher Bag Essentials
15 items
By
Erika Nunez
What actually survives a school day in my bag — hydration, ID, backups, and the little fixes that save a lesson when the classroom stash is empty.
Leak-proof enough to toss in a teacher bag without ruining papers.
Contigo AUTOSEAL West Loop 16 oz Travel Mug
Clips on and survives hallway chaos — no more digging for my ID.
Teacher Retractable Badge Reel + Lanyard Set
Backup fine-tips for small-group whiteboards when the classroom set disappears.
EXPO Original Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, Assorted
Quick exit tickets and reminders without walking back to the desk.
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 3×3 — Pocket Pack
Band-aids and basics for the scrapes that happen before the nurse.
General Medi Mini First Aid Kit
Parent emails and sub plans don’t wait for a wall outlet.
Anker 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Power Bank
Grading on the go without smearing on the commute papers.
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, 0.7mm, 20 Ct
Color-code notes for parents and IEPs without bleeding through.
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, 24 Count
Emergency name tags and folder labels in the side pocket.
Avery Easy Peel Printable Address Labels 5160
Field trip forms and permission slips that won’t wait for the copy room.
Swingline Tot Mini Stapler, 12 Sheet, Black
Teacher hands after sanitizer all day — keep it simple.
Wet Ones Singles Antibacterial Wipes, 24ct
Recess and PE always claim a hair tie.
120 Black Hair Ties for Thick Curly Hair
Marker and lunch stains before the next class walks in.
Tide Stain Remover To Go Pen, Travel Size
Fast mark-ups on student work during duty.
Zebra Pen MILDLINER No Bleed Highlighters, 15-Pk
Dry classroom air is real.
Blistex Medicated Lip Balm SPF 15, 3 Ct
