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Kindergarten Must-Haves From an 18-Year Kinder Teacher 🍎✏️
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items After 18 years in kindergarten, I’ve learned what’s actually worth having—and what will end up collecting dust in a cabinet. 😂🍎 These are my tried-and-true classroom favorites: supplies, organization hacks, learning tools, books, toys, teacher life...
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Make Your Classroom Feel Like Home 🏡
Keeping the Kinder Chaos Organized 😂🍎
Little Learners, BIG Learning 🧠🍎
Play, Learn & Grow at Home 🌱
Flexible Seats for Busy Little Bodies 💃🏼🕺🪑
Tools For Making Learning Fit Every Learner 🍎
Make Your Classroom Feel Like Home 🏡
Because apparently my kindergarten classroom needed a lawn. 😂🌱🍎 I LOVE using artificial grass as a fun décor piece- it adds texture, color, and a little bit of whimsy to the classroom without requiring me to keep one more living thing alive. 🙌🏼 ...
AOKIIE 10"x10" Artificial Grass Wall 24Pcs UV-Anti Boxwood for Outdoor | Grass Wall Panels UV-Anti & Weatherproof Boxwood Hedge, Privacy Greenery Screen for Outdoor Patio, Garden Fence Backdrop
Because every little learner deserves to know they belong. 🥹🍎✨ I LOVE this neon sign for adding a warm, happy glow to the classroom while also sending a message I want my students to see every single day: this classroom is better with YOU in it. 🤍...
Classroom Neon Sign for Wall Décor Dimmable This Classroom is Better With You In It LED Light USB Powered Inspirational Motivational Wall Art Letter Signs for Teachers Back to School Decor
Another super cute sign that makes every child feel welcome 🙌🏼
This Classroom is Better With You In It Neon Sign for Wall Decor | Dimmable led light, school teacher decor, inspirational wall art, motivational classroom gift, size 11.8*10.6 in
The easiest way to make a classroom instantly feel more cheerful! 🎉🍎 I LOVE using pennant banners to add a little color and personality to those spaces that just need something. 😂 Hang them over bulletin boards, windows, shelves, reading nooks—you...
Pennant Banner Flags Pastel - GREATRIL Colorful Triangle Banners for Birthday Easter Classroom School Carnival Garland Outdoor Burlap Bunting Party Decorations 4 Strings
Part classroom décor, part daily dose of happiness. ✨🍎 I LOVE using a light-up letter board to display cute sayings, little reminders, seasonal messages, or words of encouragement for my students. 🤍 The velvet gives it that cozy classroom feel, and...
Light up Velvet Letter Board, Custom Message, First Day of School Sign | 10x10in, with Changeable Letters & Tripod, Will You Be My Girlfriend Sign, Pregnancy/Baby Announcement/Classroom Decor, Black
The message I want every little learner to feel the second they walk through my door. 🥹🍎🤍 ‘I’m so happy you’re here’ is more than just cute classroom décor, it’s exactly how I want my students to feel every single day: welcomed, wanted, and loved....
LULANMP I'm So Happy You're Here Neon Sign Letter Neon Lights up Signs Dimmable Positive Affirmation LED Light for Kids Room Welcome Signs for Classroom Home Business Wall Art Decor (16.5''*10.6'')
Your classroom’s calming corner is begging for these!!
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids
A classroom rug that doubles as assigned seating? YES PLEASE. 😂🌈🍎 Those colorful squares are perfect for giving every little learner their own spot during morning meeting, read-alouds, lessons, and all those magical kindergarten carpet moments. ✨ ...
Deal: Booooom Jackson Classroom Rug - 7'6''x13' Rainbow Preschool Classroom Carpet with Seating Squares, Non-Slip & No-Trip Edges, Vibrant Colors for Kids Playroom Floor Mat
Let’s be honest, every kindergarten classroom deserves a tiny little living room. 😂🍎🤍 A contour sofa is one of my FAVORITE ways to create a cozy reading nook or calm little learning space! ✨ It gives kids a comfortable spot to curl up with a book,...
Children's Factory Contour Sofa, Foam-Filled and Water-Resistant Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary, Happy Hangout Collection
Keeping the Kinder Chaos Organized 😂🍎
Magnetic letters are AMAZING for kindergarten…until you own approximately 847 of them. 😂🔤 These drawers are my go-to for keeping our magnetic alphabet letters sorted, organized, and actually easy for little hands to find. No more digging through on...
Akro-Mils Plastic Drawer Storage Cabinet for Garage Organization
Technically a screw organizer…in my classroom, it’s home to the approximately 5,000 tiny things teachers somehow accumulate. 😂🍎 I use these little drawers for brag tags and all those small classroom treasures that would otherwise disappear into the...
Deal: IRIS USA 64-Drawer Screw Organizer, Hardware Storage, Made in USA, Black | Wall mountable, Stackable, Building Bricks, Garage Tool Storage, Art & Craft Supplies, Beads, Gem Stones
Because teacher cabinets have two settings: perfectly organized or “open at your own risk.” 😅🍎 These bins help me stay on the organized side! I use them to group all those classroom materials that need a home- books, supplies, center materials, man...
mDesign Tall Plastic Storage Organizer Container Bin, Office Organization for Filing Cabinet, Cupboard, Shelves, and Desk - Holds Notepads, Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Ligne Collection, 4 Pack, Clear
I feel like this item speaks for itself but here we go ✨ Because after 18 years of teaching, the paperwork doesn’t disappear…it multiplies! 📄🍎 This 3-drawer file cabinet keeps all of my important papers, resources, copies, and “I KNOW I’ll need thi...
Office Designs Cooper 3 Drawer Letter File Cabinet in Black
Technically a bedroom dresser…actually a teacher organization DREAM. 😂🍎 These fabric drawers are perfect for hiding all the classroom things I need nearby but don’t necessarily want on display. I use them for extra supplies, center materials, manip...
Furnulem White Tall Dresser for Bedroom, 5 Fabric Bins Tall Nightstand | Dorm Dresser, Vertical Storage for Closet, Chest of Drawer for Entryway, Nightstand Bedside Table, Metal Frame,Wood Top
In kindergarten, you can NEVER have too many baskets. 😂🍎 Seriously…books, manipulatives, center materials, supplies, toys, the 847 tiny things that somehow appear throughout the school year—give them a basket and suddenly it looks like you have you...
6 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets, 11 x 7 x 4.5 inches Plastic Shelf Bins | Built-in Handles, Stackable & Nesting Design, Versatile Storage Solution for Classroom Home Office Papers Book Organization
Because every tiny manipulative apparently comes with 47 even tinier pieces. 😂🍎 These mesh zipper bags are one of my favorite ways to keep all those little classroom pieces contained, organized, and easy to grab! Perfect for manipulatives, puzzles,...
20pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags A4 Mesh Bags for Classroom Organization, Waterproof Document Zipper Pouches for Cosmetics, Travel Storage File Bags for Office Supplie (Black-A3-20PCS)
I’ve used the over-the-door shoe organizer trick for headphones for YEARS…but this? This was actually made for the job!🎧🍎 Each pair fits perfectly in its own little spot, cords stay contained, and suddenly the headphone situation looks suspiciously...
2 Pack Classroom Headphone Storage Organizer with 30 Pockets & 62 Labels | PVC Clear Classroom Pocket Chart for Headphone Cell Phone Over-the-Door Hanging Headphone Holder Bag for School Library,White
Little Learners, BIG Learning 🧠🍎
If you teach kindergarten, you already know…dry erase boards are basically classroom GOLD. 🙃🍎✏️ We use these for EVERYTHING: phonics, handwriting, math, sight words, drawing, quick checks for understanding…you name it! I love that every student get...
24 Pack Dry Erase Boards, 9"x12" Double Sided Easel Small Whiteboards with Lines for Kids, Students, Education Teacher Classroom, Mini Portable Learning White Boards with 24 Markers, 24 Erasers
Small pencils for the WIN. 😂✏️🍎 After 18 years in kindergarten, I will happily die on this hill: little hands + little pencils just make sense! 🙌🏼 These Ticonderoga pencils are perfect for encouraging a more functional pencil grasp and giving beg...
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils, #2 HB Soft | With Erasers, Yellow, 12 Count, Standard Size, High Quality Eraser
Crayons disappear in kindergarten like socks in a dryer. 😅🖍️🍎 That’s why the Crayola Classpack is an absolute MUST for me! Plenty of colors, plenty of backups, and perfect for restocking those little crayon boxes that somehow go from 24 crayons to...
Crayola Triangular Crayon Classpack (256ct), 16 Colors, Bulk Toddler Crayons, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, School Supplies, Preschool & Kindergarten
The kindergarten teacher’s secret weapon against making 847 copies. 😂🍎✏️ Slip in a worksheet, activity, tracing page, or center mat, grab a dry erase marker, and suddenly it’s reusable! 🙌🏼 I use these ALL the time for small groups, centers, handw...
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies
If you teach kindergarten, you already know EXPO markers are basically a classroom currency. 😂🍎✏️ We use these CONSTANTLY… phonics, math, handwriting, centers, small groups, quick checks…you name it! They write smoothly, erase easily, and somehow u...
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 12 Count
If you know, you KNOW’ 🌈🍎 Mr. Sketch scented markers have been making teacher charts approximately 87% more exciting for YEARS. I love them for anchor charts, posters, labeling, and anything that needs a bright pop of color, and of course, the scen...
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count - Fun for Kids, Coloring, Spark Creativity, Arts & Crafts
Velcro dots: because sometimes the answer to classroom organization is simply…VELCRO IT. 😂🍎🙌🏼 I use these little dots for behavior charts, visual schedules, centers, matching activities, labels, classroom displays… and basically anything else Vel...
JUMINIZ 1000 Pcs (500 Pairs) 0.59inch Diameter Hook and Loop Fastener Self Adhesive Round Circle Sticky Sticker Dots for Arts and Crafts School Classroom Home and Office Use, White
Because apparently practicing letters is WAY more exciting when it involves a tablet. ✏️🍎 I love these LCD writing tablets for practicing letter formation, numbers, sight words, CVC words, you name it! They’re lightweight, easy for little hands to u...
Party Favors for Kids, 20 Pack 8.5 Inch LCD Writing Tablet for School Classroom Rewards, Bulk Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 3-8, Mess-Free Travel Toys for Toddlers & Preschool Learning
Want to make a kindergartner feel like the teacher for approximately 30 seconds? Hand them a pointer. 👉🍎 These extendable pointers are SO fun for morning meeting, shared reading, sight words, counting, calendar activities, finding letters and so mu...
Trsewmi 5PCS Pointer Stick For Classroom – Multipurpose Teacher Pointer Stick, Extendable Classroom Pointer And Finger Pointer Stick, Engaging Colors – Classroom Essentials For Effective Presentations
Play-Doh in kindergarten isn’t just for play…it’s basically a learning tool in disguise. 🙃🌈🍎 I use it for letter formation, numbers, sight words, fine motor practice, STEM activities, centers and SO much more! ✨ And a 24-pack means plenty of color...
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
Total must-have for white board and such a reasonable price!!
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 24 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers, 6 Colors | Mini Whiteboard Cleaning Pads with Strong Magnetic Backing, 2" x 2" for Classroom, School, Office and Home, Teacher Supplies
One of those classic kindergarten activities that never gets old! 🌈🔺🟦🍎 These blocks are perfect for building shape recognition, spatial awareness, patterns, problem-solving, and fine motor skills- all while the kids think they’re just making pict...
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards with 120 Multi-Colored Wooden Shape Tiles, 5 Double-Sided Puzzle Boards, Tangram Puzzles, Montessori Toys for Girls & Boys
Play, Learn & Grow at Home 🌱
Word families are WAY more fun when little hands get to flip, build, and discover the words themselves! 😂📚🍎 I love these for practicing phonics, blending, and word families without it feeling like another worksheet. They’re perfect for small group...
Sinoome Phonics Flash Cards & Word Family Build Book Fun Kids Flip Books | 40 Read & Rhyme Flip Books, Learn to Read for Kids, Engaging Educational Tools for Kindergarten, Fun Sight Word Phonics Games
Flexible Seats for Busy Little Bodies 💃🏼🕺🪑
For the little learners whose brains work best when their bodies can MOVE. Wobble stools are one of my favorite flexible-seating options because they let kids wiggle, rock, and move while still staying at their workspace. 🙌🏼 They’re great to have a...
G-PACK PRO Kids Wobble Stools, 2-Pack, 15.3-Inch Active Seating, Blue | Non-Slip Wiggle Chairs for Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Classrooms; Flexible Seating for Sensory Rooms and Parties.
For the little learners who just NEED to wiggle. 🍎 These wobble cushions are such an easy way to add flexible seating without completely rearranging your classroom! They give kids a little movement while they’re sitting and can be used right on a re...
Libima 8 Pcs Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids Flexible Wobble Cushion Non Slip Balance Disc for Adults Core Strength Physical Exercise Improve Posture School Home Office
Because sometimes the best seat in kindergarten isn’t actually a chair 🙃🍎 These floor cushions are PERFECT for flexible seating, reading spots, small groups, morning meeting, or giving little learners a cozy place to work. ✨ I love that they have h...
Factory Direct Partners SoftScape 15 inch Round Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for Daycare, Preschool, Playroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary, 11232-CT
For the little learners who would rather rock than sit still! These leaf floor rocker chairs are SUCH a fun flexible-seating option! Kids can sit, rock, wiggle, and find a comfortable position while reading, working, or learning on the floor. ✨ They’...
ECR4Kids Plastic Leaf Scoop Floor Rocker Seat, Classroom Furniture, Contemporary, 6-Piece
For the little learners who do their best thinking while they’re bouncing! These yoga ball chairs are such a fun flexible-seating option for kids who benefit from a little movement while they work! ✨ Perfect for small groups, independent work, or swa...
Lewtemi 6 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary | 20 Inch Large Yoga Ball Chairs, Inflated Wobble Chair for Sensory, Donut Ball Seats with Inflator for Classroom Office School
For the little learners whose feet have approximately 400 places they’d rather be! These chair bands are such an easy way to add a little movement right at their seat! Kids can bounce, stretch, and wiggle their feet while still working at the table- ...
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity
The Swiss Army knife of kindergarten seating. 😂🍎 These cube chairs are SO versatile- flip them one way for a little chair, turn them over for a higher seat, or use them as a table or work surface! 🙌🏼✨ I love them for flexible seating, reading noo...
Deal: Children's Factory Cube Chairs, Set-4, Woodland CF910-047, Classroom Furniture, Kids Daycare and Preschool Flexible Seating, Toddler Reading Chair
Simple, sturdy, and SO useful in a kindergarten classroom. 🍎✨ I love stacking stools because they’re perfect for small groups, centers, flexible seating, or pulling up an extra seat when you need one! 🙌🏼 And the fact that they STACK?! A teacher-st...
Deal: Norwood Commercial Furniture Stacking Stools for Kids and Adults, 17.75" Standard Height Portable Nesting Office and Classroom Stools, Assorted Color, Pack of 5
Tools For Making Learning Fit Every Learner 🍎
Puck lights…but make them a teaching tool! 😂💡 These are one of my favorite little tricks for making learning more hands-on. I use them for segmenting words—students tap a light for each sound they hear—and they’re also amazing for differentiation, ...
STAR-SPANGLED 2.8” LED Puck Lights Under Cabinet AAA Battery, 5 Pack White | Mini Touch Lamp Battery Operated Powered, DIY Strong Adhesive Stick on Push Tap Light for Kitchen, Closet, Pantry, Shelf
Sometimes those tiny fingers just need a little help figuring out where to go! ✏️🤍🍎 I love pencil grips for helping little learners develop a comfortable pincer/tripod grasp and build better pencil control during those early writing stages. They’re...
JuneLsy Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting Pencil gripper Pencil Holder Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for preschooler Kids toddler Children Special Needs (3 PCS)
These little buttons have SO many possibilities in a kindergarten classroom! 🎙️🍎✨ I love using voice-recording buttons at centers and for differentiated activities- record directions, a word or sound, a question, a clue, or even a little message st...
Act boldly Voice Recording Button 8 Colors, Dog Buttons for Communication Pet Training Buzzer, 30 Second Record & Playback, Funny Gift for Classroom Home Red Blue Orange Rose Purpe Green Yellow Pink
Tiny bears, BIG kindergarten possibilities! 😂🐻🍎 These little counters are one of those manipulatives you can use for EVERYTHING—counting, sorting, patterns, colors, addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, making sets and so much more!
Learning Resources Baby Bear Counters - 102 Pieces, Ages 3+ | Grades Pre-K+ Toddler Learning Toys, Counters for Kids, Counting Manipulatives, Teddy Bear Counters