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items Teaching is a tough job, so any time I can share ideas/products to make other teacher's lives easier, I am going to do it! With 28 years experience, here are some of my faves!
These are so versatile. I clip papers to them and hang them on the white board.
totalElement 1.5" Magnetic Bulldog Clips (24)
Play math games, divide kids into groups. So many uses!
Kicko Foam Dice Set - 6 Large Colorful Dice
Each child answers on their own board and holds it up for you to see. No one looks around so that the kids who get it wrong are not embarrassed!
Mr. Pen Mini Dry Erase Board 14” x 11”
This money well-spent! They LOVE when I drag this out. Use it for a prize wheel, names of kids to call on to answer……
18" Heavy Duty Spinning Prize Wheel - 14 Slots
If you are gonna splurge, splurge on this….. Catch a child doing the right thing? Want to reward a group for their kindness? Giant Plinko is SO MUCH FUN!
WinSpin 30" Prize Drop Board Game with Pucks
It magnetizes to your board, OR it can stand up on its stand. The visual is perfect for younger elementary students, and because it’s an entire foot tall, it can be seen ANYWHERE in your classroom.
TIME TIMER
Look at all of the uses for these!!!!
Table Spots for Teachers, 10 Pack, Multicolor
I found this teacher hack on another teacher's page….this is what she said "My favorite hack is this teacher THIS MAILBOX. It is magnetic, so I would place it on the side of my desk as my “teacher mailbox.” It eliminates all of the bombarding morning...
Rubbermaid Magnetic Wall File, Clear
No more random stacks of printer paper, cardstock, colored cardstock, construction paper, etc. Organize every type and color in this paper organizer.
Safco Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer
Having a clipboard for each student allows them to work in places around the room, and not just at their desk. Bonus- these are dry erase!
SCRIBBLEDO 30 Pack Double Sided Clipboards
Great for those visual and kinesthetic learners!
Magnetic Rainbow Fraction Tiles, 51 Pieces
Just a different type of seat for those that don't like traditional classroom chairs.
Norwood Stacking Stools, 17.75" Height, 5 Pack
These are fun to use as an incentive. When the kids get to “shop” with their tickets on Fridays, one of the higher cost tickets is to be able to use this floor desk during independent work for a week!
ECR4Kids Surf Portable Lap Desk
Teachers tend to take care of everyone ….except themselves! Sometimes, you just need an ice cold soda (or water) and you deserve it. Get the fridge!
Koolatron Retro Mini Portable Fridge, 4L
I have one in my classroom. I have labeled the drawers and use it for my sharpies, paperclips, push pins etc.
Akro-Mils 26-Drawer Plastic Storage Cabinet
I love having my copies ready for the week and putting them in the slots. Makes my life so much easier than digging through a file cabinet that is overstuffed!
Heavy Duty 10 Pocket Storage Chart - Black
These two little buckets saved my sanity! One class job at the end of each day is to go get all the dull pencils, sharpen them, and place them in the bucket ready to write. That way, I don't have kids sharpening pencils all day. If they need one, they put their dull one in the please sharpen and grab one from the ready to write
Fun Express Sharp and Dull Pencil Buckets
I use these for when students work in groups or if I have a seating chart that has groups. Great to put glue sticks, scissors, etc in.
Storex Classroom Caddy, Assorted Colors, 6pk
Game changer and paper saver!!!! Put a math sheet, a word search inside the pockets. They then use dry erase markers and answer/find marking on the OUTSIDE ……that way, the papers can be reused!
WallDeca Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves 10-Pack