My Fav Teacher Things! is a heartfelt and vibrant list curated by veteran educator Rachel Holden, drawing on her 20 years of teaching experience. Within these 16 thoughtfully chosen items, she shares her essentials—the tools, comforts, and quirky fav...
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I love this for me! I'm wearing a size large, and I feel comfortable and ready to move about my classroom all day! September can be muggy, but this fabric feels like it's going to be just the right amount of breathable.
Extended-Sleeve Mock-Neck Dress with Pockets | Regular | Reitmans
My go-to!
Textured Waist-Tie Knit Midi Dress
I love an end of summer deal I can wear all through September! BTS!
Cropped Denim Legging - R Essentials - Petite | Petite | Reitmans
Buying now...and a pair of shorts! So cute!
Denim Mini Dress | Old Navy
...because every primary teacher needs comfort! IYKYK
Nike Pegasus 41 Women's Road Running Shoes
Absolutely LOVE this! 5/5 🍎 Light weight, moveable, breathable, and has pockets! Yes! Everything a teacher needs. Could wear this every day!
I'm wearing size large. I'm just getting comfortable wearing jumpsuits. I would have to wear a sweater over it or figure out how the open-ish back actually looks on me to get it covered up or covered in!
Find me on Instagram. Spread the ❤️
Straight-Leg Short-Sleeve Jumpsuit with Crew Neckline | Regular | Reitmans
Oh, this oversized comfy sweater... I love the quilted neck and that washed-out look. I'm wearing a size medium, and I'm usually a large.
Aerie Oh Snap! Sweatshirt
The best stuff!
I'm obsessed with mine!
Completed With Rectangle Stamp
The only sunscreen I dont have an allergic reaction to! I love it.
BLUE LIZARD Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
I can't get enough of these! My plan book is decked out in colour!
Flair Felt Tip Pens | Paper Mate
I own 50+ puppets. This is one of my class favorites. I call him Longjohn Black and Blueberry Kid... like the chef in Puff the Magic Dragon. He has a French accent.
Chef Puppet – Al Dente
Mr. Sketch is the best classroom markers for teachers! Pass on the mug, donate a pack of markers. ❤️
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, 12 Pack
The delight shown by students when they get chosen to stamp your new book that gets added to your personal collection...it's everything! I find the students take better care of books when they know how special they are and making them part of the pro...
Teacher Stamps - Etsy Canada
Go retro! The students love them!!!! (Just as much as you do!)
Scratch and Sniff Stickers
I could never have enough puppets!
Puppet
Crayola is the BEST for crayons. This is an awesome caddy of colours! Donate this to a classroom near you or put the excitement of creating at home on bust! I LOVE the crayon names... make sure to read them all!
Michaels Canada
Happy little planners make a happy little day!
Happy Place Teacher Planner|Other Format
Tell a teacher you love them, without saying I love you! Lol! So true. A student and their family gave me an electric pencil sharpener 6 years ago...and it's still working! The secret... dont let the students use it!
Michaels Canada
Perfect in pink! One before recess and one after, and you'll be well on your way to getting your water intake to match those steps you know we get in! When you're ready to give your water a glow up, find my Better Everyday board. ❤️
Rambler® 20 oz Tumbler
They are on my wishlist. ❤️
Blue's Clues & You! Hand & Finger Puppets
The BEST energy drink I have ever used. 90 day money back guarantee!
EnergyFizz Ginseng Fizz Sticks - Blackberry Flavour | Shop-All/Nutrition/Stick-Packs | Arbonne CA Site
These punches are a must-have for every primary teacher! Save your life!!
Circle Lever Punch by Recollections
My absolute favourite classroom puppets. I'm a little puppet crazy. I own the puppets known as Diablo and Pink Cupcake ... and I have Honey Butter Popcorn and Sir Roland as plushies. Stay tuned.
RAGMOP & GOOSE - PUPPET ADOPTIONS
Yes, please! Because teaching is out of this world!
YETI Moon Dust Colour Collection
Footwear
I've loved DrMarten's since the early 90s. If I still had those shoes... sigh. Actually...some of them are still on the site!
2976 Yellow Stitch Smooth Leather Chelsea Boots in White | Dr. Martens
Teacher Themed Wear
My first-graders loved seeing this! Their excitement was something else. Maybe it gives them a better sense of connection. Whatever it is... add it to your wardrobe. 🫰
FIRST GRADE
Stone Blue is so nice!!!!
A+ Papers - Teacher Name Crewneck PRE-ORDER for September 2025
So cute! The kids are fascinated by their teacher wearing their name!!! And my coworkers love theirs, too!
Teacher Crewneck - Etsy Canada
Just so fun! Pencil theme on point!
LRB Teacher Tee
Contact LRB for groups orders... you'll be delighted!