Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Walmart Teacher Must-Haves ✏️
36
items Whether you're a first-year teacher or a classroom veteran, these Walmart finds are practical, budget-friendly, and classroom-approved. From supplies and storage to self-care and daily essentials, everything you need is right here!
Sections
3
School Supplies 📚
Snacks 🍓
Teacher Self Care
School Supplies 📚
As teachers, we love our glue sticks. I am always looking for more glue sticks throughout the year and Elmer's are for sure the superior glue sticks!
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, 6 Gram, 12 Count
Sharpies are a teacher's best friend. This pack gives you two of each size so you can use them in thin, regular, or the thick size to maximize your options!
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Multi-Tip Pack, Fine/Ultra Fine/Chisel Tip, Black, 6 Count
If you have a whiteboard in your classroom like I do, then you need these Expo markers. I love Expo because they are always a trustworthy dry erase marker and every color is included in this set, even yellow!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count
Sharpie has my favorite highlighters and when I say I would never give up using a bright yellow Sharpie highlighter, I mean it. They are my go to highlighters and I highlight A LOT!
Sharpie Tank-Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 4 Count
The ONLY pencil I use as a teacher and they are very cheap! They come with extra lead and erasers too! I do not like to use 0.7 lead, so I always go with 0.5 lead pencils.
Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencils Starter Set, HB #2 Lead, 0.5mm. 2 Count
EVERYONE needs a label maker in their life. Even if you are not a teacher, this comes in handy for labeling literally anything. I like to label my student bins and folder with this and I even use it at home!
Brother P-Touch PT-D200G Label Maker with Tape, Easy-to-Use Home & Office Labeling Solution, 1 Piece
I know this is a very pricey item, but I use my MacBook for everything. I have had mine for 5 years now and I have NOT ONE issue with it! This is my lifesaver and the most trusted computer I have ever had!
Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch Apple A18 Pro chip with 6‑core CPU and 5‑core GPU, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Touch ID, Magic Keyboard - Blush - Walmart.com
Cheap and who doesn't need index cards?! I use these constantly as a special education teacher and always find myself buying more every year!
Pen+Gear Blank Index Cards, 3" x 5", White, 100 Count - Walmart.com
100 sheets each and this notebook is so cheap. You are saving some change when buying the 4 pack as well! These are so sturdy and last forever! The pages do not rip easily and the cardboard backing does not rip either!!
(4 pack) Pen+Gear College Ruled Poly 1-Subject Notebook with Inside Pockets, 9" x 11", Purple, 100 Heavyweight Sheets - Walmart.com
A MUST for teachers of Special Education like myself! I use velcro dots all the time to make busy books and file folder activities! I can never have enough of these!
Troxlin 1080 Sticky Back Hexagon Hook and Loop Dots, Self Adhesive Hexagon Dots, 10 mm/0.39 in, for Classroom, Office, Home and Arts & Crafts, White
THIS right here is where I store my pens, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, and sharpies. This is so convenient sitting in the front of my desk!
Surpdew Small Acrylic Desk Storage Organizer With 3 Drawers, 3-Layer White Desktop Organizer For Office Supplies Mini Storage Box With Drawers For Desk, Desktop Makeup Drawer Jewelry Storage Box - Walmart.com
Organization at its finest! I have everything organized in a file folder from student paperwork to daily lesson plans. These are the BEST way to keep everything neat and organized!
SUNEE File Folders, 30 pack Manilla Folders 8.5 x 11, Colored File Folders Home Office School Supplies for Documents Files Paper, 6 Assorted Colors - Walmart.com
This goes with the file folders. The 5 tiered or more is so worth it for the classroom. This can help organize everything that is in file folders into categories and each tier can be whatever you need it to be! This is how I keep track of certain pap...
INTIGE 5 Trays Paper Organizer with Handle - Mesh Desk File/Letter Organizer,Black Paper Sorter for Office, Home - Walmart.com
My FAVORITE pens of all time. I have to use blue ink because of our signatures on paperwork, but you could get these in black as well. I love the extra fine lines and the grip on them. I just can't get enough of these pens!
Pilot Precise V5 Retractable Rolling Ball Pens, Extra Fine Pt, 0.5 mm, Blue, 2 Count - Walmart.com
You can never have enough sticky notes as a teacher. The amount of these that I buy throughout the school year is insane! I think I buy at least two or three of these big packs because I use them every single day!!!
Post-it Notes, 3" x 3", Assorted Bright Colors, 16 Pads
I use binders for organization throughout the school year, but my most important use for these is that I create a dry erase busy book for all of my students with all different skills. They absolutely love these books and they give them a break from c...
SUNEE 1 Inch Binders 3 Ring 6 Pack, Clear View Three Ring Binders PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, Classic 6 Colors - Walmart.com
Snacks 🍓
One of the yummy snacks that I bring in my lunch box! Students often see me eating them and would love one for themselves so I usually bring extra!
Fresh Strawberries, 1 lb Container
Who doesn't love string cheese?! I take this as a snack for the end of the school day. I love me some cheese sticks!
Frigo Cheese Heads Original Mozzarella String Cheese Snacks, 16 oz, 16 Count
I love my Danon Light & Fit yogurt! I eat this every single day with some granola and it fills me up to last until dinner time!
Dannon Light + Fit Cherry Greek Fat Free Yogurt Cups, Convenient Anytime Snacks, 5.3 oz, 4 Count
This paired with my cherry yogurt from Danon Light & Fit is the best snack! It holds me over until dinner and is so filling!
Nature Valley Protein Oats and Honey Granola, Family Size Pouch, 17 oz
These are my favorite type of apple, so sweet and juicy! I love to cut this up with my apple slicer and throw it in a quart size baggie. These are such a great snack or great paired with my lunch!
Fresh Honeycrisp Apples, 3 lb Bag
These can be eaten as a snack or as a whole lunch, but the whole pack is so good! I love taking these on a day where I do not hav time to make a sandwich!
Taylor Farms Turkey & Cheddar Snack Tray, 6 oz, Refrigerated
I am not big on peanut butter, but these are the best! I love the taste and crunch when you bite into it. Be careful, they are very messy LOL!
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Peanut Butter, 12 Count, 8.94 oz (6 Pouches)
This is my go to trail mix for the days where I just want to throw things in my lunchbox! This is great with your lunch and/or for a snack. I love this one because it has papaya, pineapple, bananas, and almonds!
Great Value Tropical Trail Mix, 26 oz
This is how I flavor my bottles of water at work! I love the fact that you can use these in a bottle or in a reusable cup such as a Yeti! It is just crystalized lemon wedges so there are no additives or sugar and it is all natural!
(6 pack) True Lemon Crystallized Water Enhancer Powder, 0 Calorie Lemon Flavor, 1.41 oz., 50 Count Packets
I had to put this in the snacks list because I use my bubba for the days that I do not take a plastic water bottle and it is a life saver. It is also very easy to clean and I add in my lemon flavoring!!
Bubba Envy S Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw, Purple, 24 fl oz. - Walmart.com
Now I normally use a Yeti, but this is just as good because everyone I know has an Owala water bottle and they love them! I would choose this as a budget friendly option to a Yeti for your morning coffee!
Owala SmoothSip Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler, 20oz, Cotton Candy Sky - Walmart.com
My all time favorite choice when shopping at Walmart for coffee! It is so good and I use this every morning in my Yeti!
Great Value Donut Shop 100% Arabica Medium Roast Ground Coffee Pods, 48 Count
The creamer that has me in a chokehold! I use this every single morning, work or not, and devour my coffee!!!
International Delight Sweet & Creamy Coffee Creamer Bottle, Lactose Free and Gluten Free, 64 fl oz
Teacher Self Care
This diffuser paired with your favorite kinds of essential oils is a great way to decompress after a long school day. I love my diffuser and I use it throughout the year. It helps so much when the classroom germs attack your immune system!
DAYBETTER Essential Oil Diffuser, Mother's Day Gifts 250ML Ceramic Aroma Humidifiers with 7 Colors Lights, 3 Mist Mode and Waterless Auto Shut-Off for Large Room Car
The set is a great thing to have for your diffuser. My favorite scents are the Eucalyptus and Lavender for stress relief and sleep. If you are sick, I recommend Peppermint oil to diffuse as it clears sinuses!
GuruNanda Essential Oils Set of 6 Blended Scents for Aromatherapy and Diffusers, 100% Pure and Natural, 10 mL Each
I know I love my tea before bed time and this is a two in one! This tea supplies immune support and stress relief. I also take elderberry supplements throughout the school year to keep my immune system up to par, though sometimes getting sick is inev...
Yogi Elderberry Lemon Balm Immune Plus Stress, Organic Herbal Wellness Tea Bags, 16 Count
I start taking Elderberry as soon as we start back up! I can't tell you how many times I get sick in a school year, but this supplement does lessen the blow. Before anyone says they are skeptical about supplements, this one is very safe. I have been ...
Nature's Truth Sambucus Black Elderberry Capsules for Adults - 100 Count
Now this is a great way to decompress. I think this is hysterical. Coloring after a long day and relaxing with tea is a great way to unwind!
Teacher Coloring Books How Teachers Swear Coloring Book: A Funny, Irreverent, Clean Swear Word Teacher Coloring Book Gift Idea, Book 1, (Paperback)
I love love love these markers for my swear word coloring book because they don't bleed through the paper and do not leave coloring lines! That is one of my biggest pet peeves!
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers, Dual Tip with Fine Tip and Brush Tip Pens for Stone, Wood, Calligraphy, Canvas, Ceramic, Metal, Glass, Rock Painting, DIY Crafts Art Supplies Kit - Walmart.com
What I would do to sit in a bath after work with the Dr. Teal's bubble bath. I use this all the time and it helps for those days where you are constantly on your feet!
Dr Teal's Relax & Relief Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt, Eucalyptus & Spearmint Essential Oils, 34 fl oz