My first year teaching was the 24-25 school year, and I had to laminate EVERYTHING. This laminator became my lifeline. It is easy to take back and forth between home and school, and works incredibly well!
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 9 in, Gray
Don't get me wrong, I love a Flair pen. BUT, I love these just as much! A fellow teacher friend recommended these to me and I'm glad I was generously gifted these! As a lefty, I'm very picky about writing utensils. Aside from the usual smudging on my...
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens, 24-Pack
These chalkboards are a more affordable, equally as wonderful, version of the chalkboards that go with my curriculum. I love chalkboards because they don't stress my kiddos out about erasing mistakes and they create another way of making learning fun...
I teach pre-k, which is newly 4 year olds to 5 year olds, Clorox wipes are a given!
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes 75 Ct, 3 Pack
Watercolor paper makes a HUGE difference. No paper tearing, and no crying from ruined art!
100 Sheets Watercolor Paper 9x12, 190 GSM
This is so much easier to clean, especially if it falls on the carpet, than regular sand or even play dough! I use this in sensory bins frequently!
Kinetic Sand 3.25lbs Moldable Sensory Toy
These are the only bags that can withstand 20 pre-k children every day!
24pcs A3 Mesh Zipper Pouch File Bags 17x12
I use these to mark the spots where my kids line up, and use them to keep the edges of my rugs down!
WELSTIK 4" Spot Markers Carpet Dots, 36 Pack
This is the specific case that fits my work laptop, but I have used this brand's cases for various electronics and have never had issues! They are durable and functional.
MOSISO Hard Shell Case for MacBook Air 13" Black
This lanyard was too cute to pass up and lasted me all year, and into this upcoming school year!
Teacher Beaded Lanyards for ID & Keys
Great for using on my smart board!
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers 8 Count
I use these mainly for my dry erase calendar and small group time!
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Ultra-Fine 8ct
These are a sweet and simple end of the year gift for my students!
Daifunli 48 Sets Neon Friendship Bracelets
As a teacher, you ALWAYS need thank you cards on hand! I love these
Hallmark Thank You Notes Food Puns 36 Cards
I use these to separate assessment documents for each student throughout the year! I love to be colorful!
SUQJOY 8-Tab Dividers with Pockets, 24 Ct
These are hands down my favorite felt tip pens
U Brands 3ct Soft Touch Felt Tip Pens - Rose Gold Accents: 0.7mm Black Ink, Journaling & Cute Pens, Stationery Set
I love these for my bulletin boards! A fun, easy way to hang pictures or work up!
Discbound Undated Daily Plan Refill, 100 Sheets, 5.5x8.5
I love pouches like this
TEACH Chenille Letter Clear Makeup Bag Pouch
You can never have too many hand sanitizers!
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Trio Set
Hand warmers for winter recess duty!
AI Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2 Pack, 20Hrs Heat
I love these and so do my kids!
Lincoln Logs 100th Anniversary Tin
As a pre-k teacher, these help me teach chronology!
Educational Insights Storytelling Dominoes Toy
We get a lot of kiddos with nose bleeds, these are so easy to use!
100 Dental Cotton Rolls, 1.5 Inch Nosebleed Plugs for Kids or Adults - Extra Absorbent Blood Clotting, Cotton Rolls (100 Count)
This is a no-brainer. I keep one of these in my pocket or in my go bag!
Boogie Kids Hand Sanitizer Spray 0.3oz 3pk
My wooden puppet theater broke and took up a lot of space. I like that this folds up and doesn't take up too much space!
Pop Up Kids DIY Play Tent for Puppet Show Theater, Lemonade Stand, Farmers Market, Bakery & Dramatic Play, Pretend Playhouse Puppet Stage Tabletop Sets for Toddlers, Indoor & Outdoor Children Drama
I can always find a silly use for streamers!
PartyWoo Rainbow Crepe Paper Streamers 8pcs 656 FT Rainbow Streamers | Graduation Baby Shower Unicorn Fiesta Safari Flower Spring Rainbow Birthday Wedding Bridal Shower Party Decorations
You can't have too much construction paper
Colorations Construction Paper, 600 Sheets
As a person with anxiety, this gives me a little extra comfort knowing I have basic first aid things on hand in my classroom!
Deal: Mini First Aid Kit - 120 Piece Small Waterproof Hard Shell Medical Kit | Emergency First Aid Supplies and Survival Kit For Car, Home, Office, Travel, Camping, Sports, Outdoor, School (Black)
These are so much fun to use for all sorts of activities!
Mr. Pen- Transparent Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", 12 Pads, 600 Sheets | See Through Self-Adhesive Notes for Bible Journaling and Studying, Water-Resistant, Easy to Peel, Clean Removal
My students love these little coffee cups! And they don't realize they're doing a literacy activity!
Learning Resources Alphabet Coffee Cups | ABC Learning Toys for Toddlers, Preschool Alphabet Matching Game, Letter Recognition Activities, Learn Sounds and Letters
My students hate but love this 😅
Fisher-Price Wood Montessori Dressing Board
These are a name brand option for the nose bleed stoppers!
Nampons Kids Nosebleed Stoppers, Pediatrician Approved, Safe & Pain-Free | Trusted by Pediatricians, Stops Nosebleeds Fast, Easy to Use, Safe for Small Noses
