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Classroom Necessities!! & I Mean Necessities!
41 items
By
Lexi Slusser
Organization, supplies, and things you don't think about needing! Everything that I've found useful and helpful my last 2 years of teaching!
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Supplies
Small Groups/Activities
Cleaning
Prize Box!
Organization
Books
Supplies
Students like to race against the clock to get things done on time!
ZILLEEN 6 Pack Digital Kitchen Timers
Best brand for the classroom hands down.
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Assorted
Great for highlighting important details and main ideas in texts.
Rarlan Highlighters Chisel Tip Fluorescent 96ct
GAME CHANGER
4 Pack Magnetic Staple Remover Tools
I swear kids eat these, can never have too many on hand!
Sooez Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pack Latex-Free
GREAT quality and GREAT take-home folders. Lasted all year long.
EOOUT 32pcs Plastic Folders with Pockets
Great for showing students math problems. You can show them and they take it back to their seat so they can file it in their math notebooks. :)
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 24 Pads, 3x3 in
Great for putting up weekly vocabulary on the whiteboard.
Peel-&-Stick Flexible Adhesive Magnets | SHEIN USA - Shein
Never know when you're gonna need these!!!
Command Memorial Day Decorations Kit, 19 Pieces, Holds .5 to 16 lbs
Elementary must-have.
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable Glue Sticks, 7
MUST have
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches 8.9x11.4in 3mil
GREAT for anchor charts!
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, 22 Count
Go through these like candy I swear can never have too many
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils
Good to have on hand for the constant tummy aches
Mars Lifesavers Wint-O-Green Mints 44.93oz
NEED for elementary classroom
Crayola Construction Paper Bulk Pack 480 Sheets
Comes in handy, especially by mid-year
CRAYOLA Broad Line Markers, Bulk School Supplies
BEST teacher pens!!
Sharpie S-Gel Pens, Medium 0.7mm, Assorted
Small Groups/Activities
Kids LOVED using these to sit where they wanted for independent work around the classroom.
Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Set of 6
Great for independent work and for formative assessments during lessons!
PANDRI 26 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase LapBoards 12.5x9
Great for small group work!!!
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Sleeves
Good to have extras for the individual whiteboards
Mini Whiteboard Erasers - Amazon.com
For the kids that don't have or always forget theirs when switching classes
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Pointed Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count
Classroom BINGO review games!
JUNWRROW 1000 pcs 3/4in Transparent 6 Color Bingo
Good for learning games, especially in math and reading.
50 Pieces 14mm 6-Sided Colored Dice Set
Cleaning
Easy to use for classroom jobs! Students love to help clean and the dustpan is easy for them to use!
Upgrade Large Broom & Dustpan Set with Long Handle
Keeps the germies away
Lysol, Disinfectant Wipes, 320ct, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning
Friday afternoon classroom reset necessity!
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray 22oz
ALWAYS need tissues. Can never have too many
Bulk Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Cube Boxes - Walmart.com
Prize Box!
GREAT for elementary school prize boxes!!
QDXATIVP 60PCS Magic Bendable Fun Pencils
GREAT for prize box!!!
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets
Great for grading papers or the classroom prize box!
Wakawaga 800pcs Teacher Motivational Stickers
Organization
Use for storing worksheet copies for each day of the week. Have separate carts for different subjects!
Rolling Rainbow Storage Cart with 8 Drawers
Magnetic ; sticks to whiteboard - easy for kids to reach!
BEYGORM Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder
Use these as turn-in bins for my different subjects and class sections! Each class and section had their own color!
4 Piece Classroom Storage Basket Paper Tray
GREAT for classroom organization. Clear lets the kids access things easier and know how much is left of something in the classroom.
6 Pack Clear Storage Bins with Lids, 7 Quart
Great for elementary classrooms!
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Die-Cut
SO cute and practical!
Desk Name Tags Classroom 3rd Grade - Amazon.com
GREAT for construction paper! Students can grab the color they need and go! They also LOVE to help organize it initially! :)
Uzant 9 Tier Paper Organizer Storage
Important in elementary school classroom!
Cool for School Positive Affirmations Mini Bulletin Board - TCR9305
Anchor chart paper! Super beneficial!!
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25x30 Inches
Books
Popular reads in 5th grade this year!
Roald Dahl
