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The Type B Teacher
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items I am a pretty relaxed teacher; not super organized or strict about what I bring to work. So… If I like something, best believe its in my work bag!!!! These are my teaching ESSENTIALS that I CANNOT function without.
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Teacher Totes
Lunch Boxes
Cups/Bottles
Pens/Markers
Organization
Daily Use
Teacher Totes
Bags I carry or have carried for work and LOVED!! I like to switch it up sometimes.
Large Bogg Bag!! OBSESSED. Easy to keep clean, okay with being on the floor, sturdy, overall just a really great bag for being on the go. Also great for protecting technology; flimsy bags can cause damage and everything gets thrown around and disorga...
Bogg Bag Original Tote Bag - For Shore White
If you have a Bogg and a water cup… GET A HOLDER!!! No more full hands rushing to get in the door!!
Bogg Bag Bevy Drink Holder | REI Co-op
My Bogg bag is filled with other bags for things like personal items, toiletries, etc. This one is specifically always in my bag loaded with feminine products and quick hygiene pick-me-ups!!
Narwey Small Checkered Makeup Bag Pouch
Lunch Boxes
Lunch boxes I have used and LOVED!
Only one I will use! I have tried others and hated them. This one can fit any shape container!!! And super roomy and stretches to fit more things! I typically just throw it in the teacher fridge, but if needed you can fit an ice pack. EASY TO CLEAN!!...
BUILT NY Gourmet Getaway Neoprene Lunch Tote Bag, Reusable Insulated Stretchy, Keeps Food Warm Or Cold, Black
Cups/Bottles
If there is no water on my desk my day is ruined!!!
HOLDS SO MUCH WATER!! Perfect if you drink tons during the day. Only downside is it won't fit the Bogg holder, but its big enough that it should stay upright among the other things in your bag.
Trek Tumbler
Fave cup as of late!
40 oz Tumbler With Straw and Handle - Era Series | BrüMate
On my wishlist! Cheaper than a stanley and I tink they are cuter! Also Bogg and car cupholder friendly!
Trek Tumbler
Pens/Markers
Only supplies that I use and will purposefully spend my money on!!
ONLY pens I will EVER use. They have never let me down! Super cheap, so I repurchase as needed.
BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth Ballpoint Pens, 1.2mm, 22ct - Black
Formula and colors are AMAZING!!!
Sharpie S-Note 24pk Creative Marker Highlighters Chisel Tip Multicolored: Fine Point, Double Tip, Art & Stationery Set
One of my fun options! Love the formula and they last a long time! Will be purchasing again next year.
Gel Pens 12 Pastel Colors
ALL TIME FAVE!! Perfect for grading (thick side for quick checks/grade, thin side for annotations/suggestions. Absolutely have loved using these for grading. The colors are great too!
Dual Tip Brush Fineliner Markers by Artist's Loft
You will NEVER NOT need these!! I order new each year and I am always reaching for one for some odd job in the classroom.
Sharpie 12pk Permanent Markers FineTip Black
Organization
My way of organizing; short, sweet, to the point!!
Keeps everything important right where I want it. In front of me, organized and visible. Doesn't take up too much space and you can fit a lot in each of the spaces. Again, acrylic; functional, but cute.
3 Compartments Mail Organizer Letter Holder for Desk ,Vertical Letter Holder,File Sorter Acrylic Desk Organizer
Where my kids turn in/pick up graded assignments! Has worked seamlessly for 2 years and I will never get rid of it! Mine are labeled with 2 sections for each of my 6 periods (a turn-in section and a graded section). Its simple and effective.
Yaheetech 10 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart Metal Frame Plastic Drawers for Office Home Study,Black
I keep everything in here. Paper clips, sticky notes, highlighters, push pins, safety pins, rubber bands, extra pens/markers, staples, binder clips, toothpicks, you name it, its in there!! Perfect tool box to keep all my tiny supplies in one space.
Akro-Mils Yellow Plastic Parts Storage Cabinet
I use 3 of these to keep my pens/pencils/markers on my desk specifically. The extras go in my toolbox!
Acrylic Pencil Cup Clear - Brightroom™: Desk Organizer, Pen Holder, 20% Recycled Plastic, 4" Height, 3" Width & Depth
If you have a white board YOU NEED a magnetic expo marker holder. I choose acrylic, of course!
2" x 3" Magnetic Storage Bin by Simply Tidy
If you don't have one, GET ONE! I keep my gradebook on mine and write notes throughout the day. I keep anything important inside of it or if I need to take papers somewhere to grade, I throw them in there. Mine also has a space for pens/markers. Its ...
Universal Storage Clipboard, 0.5" Clip Capacity, Holds 8.5 x 11 Sheets, Black
Daily Use
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! Here is a list of things I have ACTUALLY used everyday in my classroom that I would recommend to my teacher pals.
I will always have a one-touch hole punch. Worth the investment!!! I currently have 2 in my room.
Staples One-Touch 3-Hole Punch, 30 Sheet Capacity, Black (26614)
Acrylic always!! cute and functional
Pen+Gear Acrylic Stapler, Gold
My all time FAVORITE timers! Simple and the perfect handheld size. They have stands on the back and magnets so you can prop them up on your desk or mount them on your white board. LOVE the colors!
Leodye Digital Kitchen Timer, Classroom Timers For Teachers Kids, Count Up Countdown Timer with ON/Off For Cooking Baking Homework Game Exercise
STRONGEST MAGNETS YOU WILL EVER USE!! These will hold up anything. I use them to hold pencils for borrowing and to hang information on the board. They also hold up my bulb lights in my room.
24Pack Heavy Duty Magnetic Clips - Black
I go through these LIKE CRAZY! I use them for everything. List making, note taking, doodling, pass writing, truly ANYTHING I need to write down, I am using these.
Juvale 10-Pack White Blank Note Pads Notepads Office Supplies, 4 x 6 inch
Snacks
What I am keeping in my bag to get me through the day!!!
GOOD AND GOOD FOR YOU!!!
UNREAL Candy Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bar - 3.4oz
GOOD AND GOOD FOR YOU!
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Candy - 3.2oz
MY FAVORITE!!
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups - Unreal Snacks
Fave energy drinks! and THEY WORK!
Drinks & Snacks - Alani Nu
What's in My Bag?
Items in my teacher bag that STAY there year in/year out!!
I have the yellow smiley one for my work laptop and I LOVE IT!! My laptop goes right in it after work so it is always protected. I've been obsessed with it for 2 years and I will never get rid of it. It's perfect and serves its purpose perfectly!
BAGGU Puffy 16” Recycled Laptop Sleeve
I go for an acrylic laptop case to protect the back and bottom of my laptop!
GVTECH MacBook Air 13.6 Case & Accessories
Not my exact one, but similar!! I think the beaded ones are so fun and cute!
Lanyard for Teacher, Customizable Beaded Lanyard, Custom Gift, Personalized Beaded Lanyard, ID Badge Holder, Lanyard for Nurse, Teacher Gift
Another lanyard option that I LOVE!!
Customizable Badge Holder, Teacher Badge, Nurse Badge, Gifts for Nurse, Beaded Lanyard, Beaded Necklaces, Custom Keychains