After my first year of being a teacher in a middle school, ELA classroom, I have found great items and systems that work!
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Essential Items
Decor
Management
Incentives for Students
Teacher Essentials
Essential Items
Pre-sharpened pencils are a game changer!
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils
White board looking blah? Look no further- these markers will make your learning more colorful!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Colors
Decor
Teacher created resources are a great way to decorate your classrooms! From themes to single items, decorating your classroom won’t be a hassle!
Teacher Created Resources | Educational Materials and ...
This website may not be accepted by your district for lesson materials- but it has many resources for free or for purchase to decorate your classroom!
TPT: Teaching Resources & Lesson Plans
ELA teachers- this is a great decor piece for your classroom while teaching figurative language!
Decorably 12 Modern Figurative Language Posters
ELA teachers- this one is for you if you’re teaching literary elements!
10 Pcs English Language & Literature Posters
Great motivating messages for your students! Comes with 2 of each quote.
Sweetzer & Orange 30 Growth Mindset Cards
Teach CTE or any career skills courses? This decor is great for a unit on construction or for general encouragement for your students!
Outus 47 Pcs Construction Bulletin Set
Another motivational decor piece for your classroom! Great for an elementary/middle school aged group.
Funrous Fall Tree Bulletin Board Set
Management
Want to keep the students off their cellphones during class? Offer them a charging station for them to stay charged up- and locked into class!
Amazon.com: Cell Phone Charging Stations
Keep your students on task with these timers!
2 Pack Large Magnetic Classroom Timers
We have an iPad for our hall pass system- but this thing keeps the iPad in place AND stable.
Keuvirya iPad Suction Mount, Heavy Duty Holder
Incentives for Students
A great incentive for students in class- especially middle school students- is essential to maintaining appropriate classroom behaviors and promoting academic success!
Meme Stickers
Teacher Essentials
One of the best cups to use to stay hydrated while teaching! Use the link or my code: ITSMRSSHEP to receive 15% off your order!
40oz Water Bottle Two Pack w/ Spout Lid - ThermoFlask
Best mini fridge for a classroom/office area!
Frigidaire EFR176 Retro Compact Fridge with Chiller Mini ...
Lots of cute patterns to choose from- and a great desk computer set!
iLeadon Mouse Pad with Wrist Support Set
The BEST folders to keep your important documents in!
