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🎒 Room Mom & School Favorites
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items As a Room Mom and parent, I’m always looking for products that help make classroom celebrations, teacher appreciation events, school projects, and everyday school life easier. These are my favorite school supplies, teacher gifts, organization tools, ...
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🍎 Classroom Essentials
🎉 Class Parties & Celebrations
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Favorites
📚 School Organization
🍎 Classroom Essentials
Every year this is one of the basics I sent Lincoln into school with on his first day
Amazon Basics Facial Tissues with Lotion, 2-Ply, 300 Count
This is another staple that I will send with Lincoln on his first day. I’ll also send it throughout the school year to the teachers.
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, 340 Count (4x85)
This doesn’t even need an explanation. The germs that come home the first month of school normally take out the entire house lol
Amazon Basic Care Hand Sanitizer 62% Ethyl, 12oz, 6 Pack
Teachers always need pencils
Amazon Basics #2 HB Wood-Cased Pencils, 30 Count
When all the moms compare their back to school supply list, this always seems to be at the top. Room mom tip… if the teacher asks for 3, give her 6 (if within budget). Believe me, they will greatly appreciate it!!
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 3 Ct
This year we were asked to supply 2 black composition notebooks.📓
Mead Composition Notebook, Wide Ruled, 3 Pack
This is a new one I haven’t seen before. The teacher requested 2 per kid and specified the kids would keep them in the classroom only.
Sharpie Fine Tip Permanent Markers, Black, 12
Teachers seem to love this brand of paper. It’s not too thick or thin and the colors are so vibrant.
Neenah Astrobrights Color Paper 8.5x11 150ct
PAY THE EXTRA for the vinyl!!! Please skip the paper folders!! They bend, get wet and all around just get gross!! Vinyl is the way to go. Stickers stick. Labels stick. Markers write and dry. And the germs can be cleaned off. #momwin
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty 2-Pocket Folders, 12-Pack
This is the backpack that we have purchased the last 4 years! It holds up to the wear and tear of kids!! It washes great!! It’s lightweight and big enough to carry the lunchbox, folders and his water bottle. Plus you can have their name printed on...
Fletcher Kids' Backpack - Large
This year was my first year being a classroom mom. And I learned fast that teachers pay out of pocket for basic supplies most the time. So it’s always nice to give them some of the basics
Amazon Basics Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 12-Pack
🎉 Class Parties & Celebrations
Sadly, I know Lincoln’s getting older and my days of making goodie bags for every holiday are coming closer to the end. But these definitely go in a Halloween goodie bag
Play-Doh 30 Pack Spooky Colors 1oz Sticks
Another fun staple in a Halloween goodie bag are these fun sticky spiderwebs. The kids have so much fun sticking them to the walls to the windows and each other. Lol but they leave no mess
30 Pcs Sticky Spider Web Hands for Kids
These are fun for either the teacher to give out or goodie bags or just silly classroom prizes for games
800pcs Teacher Classroom Motivational Stickers
These are fun, no matter how old they are. Comparing the first day of school to the last day of school pictures and just seeing how much your child’s grown is precious.
Multiwins First & Last Day School Sign 14x11
This is fun to either donate to your teacher or bring when it’s your kids birthday to the classroom so that they can celebrate and feel special
CANREVEL 3D Rainbow Happy Birthday Banner
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Favorites
This is one of my favorite weeks, but it can’t get pricey. For the 2025 and 2026 school year this is what I did for Lincolns Teacher, therapist and the yard duty people. Normally throughout the year, I will try and pick different school employees to...
I use these tote bags to customize for each one of Lincoln‘s teachers and therapist
TOPDesign Large 12oz Cotton Canvas Tote Bag
I ordered different sets in different colors in order to make the tote bags have everybody’s last name on them. Some I tried to match to what their favorite colors were.
ASTARON 26 Pcs Self Adhesive Chenille Letter Patches A-Z
For the yard duty, ladies, I didn’t make totes, but I made smaller versions of what the teachers got in these clear containers. And I also use the letters to write their first name on the front of each container.
Sanwuta 6 Pcs Clear Hard Zipper Pouches
Each teacher therapist and your duty ladies got one of these in either their tote bag or their box
Miady 2-Pack 5000mAh Mini Portable Charger
Every tote bag or box received one of these hand sanitizer. I also tried to match them to their favorite colors.
Dansib 24 Pack Hand Sanitizer Spray Travel Size
Each teacher and therapist got one of these big paper clips. They’re just so cute.
9 Pcs Jumbo Teacher Acrylic Paper Clips 4 Inch
Every tote bag and box received one of these
Paper Clip Pen Holder, 8 Pcs Colorful Clips
Everybody that two motivational pens
Black Ink Pens 1.0mm Fine Tip, 14-Pack
Every teacher and therapist got one of these sets in their favorite color
Cute Stationery Set, 1/2/4 Sets Writing Essentials Set, Pen Set, School Supplies Gift for Student & Stationery Supplies for Home School Office, School Classroom Supplies, Homeschool Supplies - TikTok Shop
I found discount set of these off TikTok and every tote bag and box got one. You can never have too many first aid kit.
Welly Quick Fix Colorwash First Aid Kit, 2 Pack
Every teacher and therapist got a small notebook
4 PCS Small Spiral Notebooks 5x7 with Strap
These are essential for everybody in my opinion. Everybody got two
grace & stella Under Eye Patches (12 pairs)
Everyone got a foot mask as well
Relaxing Aroma Foot Mask 6 Pairs - Lavender
Every tote bag got a candle
Mainstays 3-Wick Scented Glass Jar Candle, Cozy Comfort, 11.5oz.
I love this brand! I wrote each teacher, therapist and yard duty people a handwritten note and I also had Lincoln sign them
Hadley Designs 24 Teacher Thank You Cards
📚 School Organization
Kids lose everything! So when in doubt label it!! Lol
Brother P-Touch PTH103W Handheld Personal Label Maker with Tape, New, 1 Piece
These get a label and then are sorted by school supply. One for pencils. One for glue sticks. One for markers. Etc
Amazon Basics 4-Pack Large Pencil Cases, Multi-Color
This is a key staple when it comes to staying organized for school. The five drawers on the left get his outfit for every day with the label on the front. The drawers on the right are where we sort homework, things mom needs to look at, any fundraise...
GOFLAME 15-Drawer Rolling Craft Storage Cart
This is always on display in my kitchen. It’s where all activities for school go as well as any sports or play dates events
2026 Wall Calendar Large 18-Month Jan 2026-Jun 2027