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What I Can't Live Without In My Classroom
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Lilly Swail
Things that you need in your classroom. Things that have helped me function and stay organized as a teacher.
Sections
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Organization
 
Planning & Grading
 
Writing Utensils
 
Other Necessities
 
Lesson Plans & Teaching Ideas

Organization

Keeping your classroom organized. 

 
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Perfect for any classroom.
5 Tier Rolling Utility Cart Storage Shelves
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Great for your home or office!
Marbrasse 6 Tier Paper Organizer Letter Tray -
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I was always losing my whiteboard markers then I got one of these!
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder - Classroom
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you can never have too many post it notes
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Limited Edition, 3x3, 15 Pads
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These are my favorite notebooks.
Five Star 5 Subject College Ruled Spiral Notebook (Colors May Vary)
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Planning & Grading

For one of the most important part of the job. 

 
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This helps with grading!
Wood Grain Teacher Record Book 9’’X11’’
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this is what i used for homework assignments.
Confetti Record Book
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Stayed organized!
Aug 2023-Jul 2024 Deluxe Teacher Planner 8.5x11
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Another good teacher planner.
2024-2025 Teacher Lesson Planner, 8" x 10"
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Writing Utensils

Never too many pens 

 
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as a teacher you can never have too many pens.
Paper Mate Ink Joy Gel Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip
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these are my favorite.
Paper Mate Flair 16pk Felt Tip Pens 0.7mm Medium Tip Multicolor
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Because the students always seem to loose them.
40pk #2 Mechanical Pencils - BIC
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I love these pens.
Sharpie 5pk Felt Marker Pens 0.4mm Fine Tip Multicolored
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These are so smooth.
Sharpie 4pk Gel Pens Black Ink 0.7mm Medium Tip Violet Barrel
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not much to say about these but you know you need more because your students always steal them.
Sharpie 5pk Permanent Markers Fine Tip Black
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you have to have every color.
Sharpie 12pk Permanent Markers Fine Tip Multicolored
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my favorite highlighters.
Sharpie Clear View 12pk Highlighters Chisel Tip Multicolored
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fine tips
Sharpie 12pk Permanent Markers Ultra Fine Tip Multicolored
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these do not smudge
Sharpie Pocket 4pk Highlighters Narrow Chisel Tip Multicolored
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The only non mechanical pencil i will ever use.
30pk #2 Pre-Sharpened Pencil - Ticonderoga
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These pencils are great especially for those learners that have a hard time holding a pencil.
Paper Mate Handwriting 5pk #2 Mechanical Pencils with Eraser and Refill 1.3mm Assorted Colors
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Other Necessities

Other things I need as a teacher 

 
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This is so easy and convenient, I bring it with me to school and just drink my smoothies in the morning.
BlendJet 2, the Original Portable Blender, 20 oz, White
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I love this cup is my personal sidekick and it keeps it cold just as long as those stanley's.
Owala 40oz Stainless Steel Tumbler
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These mugs are also nice and very sleek.
Simple Modern Trek 40oz Stainless Steel Lidded Tumbler Powder Coat
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Lesson Plans & Teaching Ideas

These are some links to lesson plans, videos or things that I do with my students. 

 
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This is a guide to go along with the book Hachet. PDF file format.
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Reading guide. With discussion questions.
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These are what I used for my middle school students for literature circles.
Literature Circle Roles.
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