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first year teacher must havessss (highschool edition)
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items i’m going into my second year teaching and these were the things i was soooo happy to have during my first year teaching. i teach highschool!!
i use this all of the time. you just never know what that temperature in the building is going to be
20000mAh Rechargeable Portable Camping Fan
you will have to laminate some things at some point. and if your school is anything like mine. that laminator in the library is gonna be broke.
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic
this is the laminator that i use. it’s literally so simple and heats up pretty quick
Scotch Thermal Laminator
having a spray is soooo much better than using any of the plug ins. it’s super concentrated and you really only need to spray it once
Palo Santo & Sage Concentrated Room Spray
i like to buy the really big pack with all of the different colors because you never know what your going to have to draw and sometimes i let the kids draw on the board too
Expo : Markers
i feel like this is so much better than just laying them down on the ledge. it’s cute and you can fit a good amount in there.
Magnetic Cups for Whiteboard: Storage & Accessories
you need some type of cup to have your water, coffee, or whatever in it. i personally use a stanley! i need a lot of water lol
Insulated, Stainless Steel Tumblers
these are my second fave pens!! so dark when they write and they’re super smooth. i buy a huge pack of these
Sharpie : Gel Pens
you probably will have to spend your own money on these but trust me when i say you will be glad you did. these kids are ALWAYS sick
Kleenex Tissues
this is the bag i use for work!! i have the olive green. the zipper makes the bag secure and there is a pocket in the side for a drink or water bottle
Eastpak x Telfar Medium Shopper - Black
you can honestly get by without these but they are good for grading and leaving feedback for students
Flair Pens | Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Assorted Sizes & Colors
i 100% recommend getting some kind of stand for your monitor or your laptop. you don’t want to have back and neck pain because you’re slouching to see the screen
Computer Monitor Stands & Accessories
I use these to clip up important fliers, safety documents, maps, etc., on my whiteboard as reminders for myself and my students
24 Pack Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty Fridge Magnets Clips, Whiteboard Magnets Refrigerator Magnets with Clips, Clips Magnets for Fridge Whiteboard, Ideal for Classroom, Kitchen, Office, Home
love giving these to my students. they are affordable and come in a huge pack. they're a little less likely to break them
Ticonderoga Golf Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Medium Lead, 72/Pack (13472)
i have several of these. i have some that hold lined paper or white paper. i also have some i use for students to turn in work
Plastic Stacking Letter Tray Clear - Brightroom™: Desk & File Organizer for Office Organization
trust me when i say that this will come in handy. you never know when you will need to tape something to a desk that you need to stay for a while. or patch an anchor chart
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape Roll with Dispenser