A curated list of my everyday teacher essentials—simple, practical, and actually used. Everything here earns its spot.
Perfection in a pen
Felt Tip Pens
Scotch laminator — a total must-have for every teacher. Durable, easy to use, and perfect for protecting classroom materials that get tons of use.
Scotch™ Brand Thermal Laminators | 3M United States
First year trying out an Erin Condren planner and I’m already obsessed 🤍 I love how customizable it is—makes planning feel a little more personal and a lot more fun.
Erin Condren
Give me ALL the colors
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, 12 Ct
Giving students mechanical pencils has changed the game. I don’t have to sharpen a million pencils and they are always “sharp”
BIC Xtra Smooth 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils, 40-Pack
Yes, even 5th graders get pumped over a stamp on their paper
ExcelMark Smiley Face Self-Inking Stamp
A digital clock is a must near my bathroom log. Otherwise students wander in the middle of the room to try to figure out the time lol
DreamSky Wooden Digital Alarm Clock with USB
I can use these high capacity sheet protectors to organize packets or even full units in a binder. GAME. CHANGER.
Samsill High Capacity Sheet Protector Family
This stuff works like a dream. Was recommended to me by my custodian. It’s held stuff to prick for 2 solid years now. 100/10
Gorilla Mounting Putty, Tan, 84 Squares x3
AFMAT pencil sharpeners are 100% worth the hype. I have this one stored for when my other one breaks. However it’s going on YEAR 3. The one my school gave me lasted approximately 2 months
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto, Rechargeable
