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Teacher Must Haves ❣️
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items I'm a middle school teacher, I check other teachers lists for recommendations all the time, here's mine for any teacher looking for help with anything to make your life easy and classroom fun.
I’m a big fan of planners, just like my fellow teachers! This one stands out because it has all the essential features I need for lesson planning. The layout is fantastic, with both weekly and monthly tracking. Plus, it comes with bookmarks, a folder...
2026-2027 Blue Sky Planners – tagged "Kelly Ventura"
Yes the school has one but having your own is just so convenient, I’m a language teacher so yes I need this and so do you! 😂
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System ...
This product has really changed my life! You can manage it all from your phone, and it’s inkless, which saves a ton on printing. I started using it to print labels for my classes as a middle school teacher, but now I’m using it at home to print label...
Phomemo Label Maker, D30 Bluetooth Mini ...
My staplers get lost all the time so this was my solution, it sits on the desk, it doesn’t jam up on me, big win!
Inspire™ Spring-Powered Desktop Stapler, 20 Sheets
I like to grade my students work with a beautiful colorful gel pen and these ones are the best, I also color code the grading ink according to the type of assignment and this helps that it’s a variety pack.
Sharpie S-Gel Gel Pens, Medium Point 0.7mm
Awesome space to have students turn in work or help you organize assignments by different categories. I use it for classwork turn in and it’s color coded for each class so they don’t turn into the wrong section. This one specifically is made from rec...
Classroom Keepers 6-Shelf Organizer, Blue, 17-3/4"H x 12 ...
These are not just bags, they are fashion accessories on a budget! I love the weaving and the patterns, it’s for beach use I guess but I use it to carry my stuff to work everyday.
Boho Crossover Bags Ethically Handmade
As a teacher your mental health matters, you need to take care of yourself and journaling helps me regulate my emotions dealing with middle schoolers. This journal specifically has features that help even a beginner find it easy to journal.
Realizations
I get most of my supplies for the classroom here, I think it’s a bargain. Their book section has really good children’s story books from as little as 79 cents, you can never have too many books / books as a teacher. Teachers are hoarders for a good r...
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
This is a very helpful digital platform for me as a teacher because it’s by teachers, I use it for lesson plans and activities. It’s hard staying creative as a middle school ELA teacher, we need help keeping them engaged haha!
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