Starting my 12th year in the classroom! I taught kindergarten for 7 years and I have been in first grade ever since! Here are some of my must haves for the classroom! From books to pens
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Books
STEM Bins
Teacher must haves
Books
You can never have too many books in a classroom, regardless of age!
First Day of School perspective from the School's point of view! SO neat!
School's First Day of School
Such a fun story to reinforce colors!
Sylvie
Jan Brett…need I say more?
Honey... Honey... Lion!
Global awareness and the perfect Friday snack book all in one! We made apple pie in a cup!
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Reinforcing that it Is OKAY to be different!
Hoot and Peep
Have you ever had a monster in your house?!?!?
If Your Monster Won't Go To Bed
Sometimes you have to overcome your fears to see how great something really can be!
The Darkest Dark
Tugs at my heartstrings every time! Some friendships are FOREVER <3
Ida, Always
SO many fun facts and cool illustrations!
Chameleons Are Cool: Read and Wonder
Every cloud is important, just like every person is important!
Cloudette
Facing your fears can be scary, but it can also lead to something amazing!
The Koala Who Could
Super cute story!
Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion
I always use this as a read aloud to create our own class rules and community
Our Class is a Family - Classroom Collection
A dot can lead to so much!
The Dot
The sweetest! Everyone was born to be someone!
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Love this series!
The Bad Seed (The Food Group)
Great story to teach recess expectations
The Recess Queen
Can't say enough about this series!
The Good Egg: Easter & Springtime Book
STEM Bins
I often use STEM bins in the morning while students are entering the classroom, Friday rewards, and also rainy day recess!
Super fun!
TOMYOU 200PCS STEM Building Blocks Toy
A new find for this year! Can't wait to see what my students create!
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge
Endless possibilities!
DMOIU Magnetic Building Blocks STEM Toy
Kids LOVE magnets and I love that this comes with a storage bag!
Coodoo Magnetic Blocks STEM Toys for 3+ Kids
Super cute!
LovesTown 209 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks Set
One of my favorites for the classroom and also my own personal kids!
42PCS Magnetic Blocks, Gifts for Kids 3-8
Alllllllllll the colors!!
2Pack Wooden Geoboard Montessori STEM Toy
Perfect to spark that creativity!
600PCS STEM Straw Building Toys for Kids
So cool!
MindWare KEVA Brainbuilders 3D STEM Set
As a boy mom, I love all the construction options!
choopheme 10 in 1 STEM Building Block Kit
For my girlies!
156 PCS Insect Flower Garden STEM Toy Set
Creations are endless!
Montessori Toddler 60PCS Stacking Blocks
These can be used so many different ways! STEM, math, ELA, etc
24-Pack 4.5" LCD Writing Doodle Tablets
Teacher must haves
Essentials for the classroom
Hang outside your classroom to use like a typical doorbell. You can also attach to your lanyard for an attention grabber sound for students!
SECRUI Wireless Doorbell M520+F55, 58 Chimes, Waterproof, 1000Ft Range
Simply the best
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens, 24-Pack
Game changer when it comes with sticky!
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25x30 White 30 Sheets 2 Pack
