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Viral Classroom Glow-Up Essentials
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items These aren’t your basic paperclips and sticky notes. This list is full of clever, aesthetic, and just plain fun teacher items that make your classroom run smoother and look cooler.
Sections
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Things for Students
Technology
Organization
Teacher
Smell Good
Stay Healthy
Things for Students
After PE students can be smelly. These are awesome to have on hand in case someone needs to freshen up!
Dew Well Refresh Deodorant Wipes - 50 Individually Wrapped Wet Wipes for Body, Face, and Armpits - Travel Size Toiletries for Men and Women - Aluminum, Paraben, and Sulfate Free (Cucumber Scent)
I used to give kids a qtip with carmex on it but this year I upgraded. Kids love these!
Safetec Lip Balm 0.5 Gram Individual Packet 53123, 144 Ct
Teaching in a Title 1 school, I like to keep basic essentials in my classroom for students.
200 Pack No Metal Elastic Hair Ties Bulk, Colorful Hair Bands Ponytail Holders for Women Girls Accessories, 14 Colors
Not only are these aesthetically please, they’re also great classroom headphones! Kids love the different colors and they’re cheaper than most over the ear headphones I’ve used.
CN-Outlet 50 Pack Kids Wired Headphones 3.5mm
Technology
MAGNETIC!!!!! and easy to read from far away!
Digital Timer
Sick of the old school clock that hangs in every classroom. This is easy to read from far away.
3D LED Digital Wall Clock
Great way to project student birthdays, reminders, and positive messages. My students absolutely love it!
24''x5'' Bluetooth LED Sign, Scrolling, IP65
THE BEST PURCHASE IVE MADE THIS SCHOOL YEAR! I use this with my newline panel and am able to control the screen while moving all around my classroom. Way better than a regular presenter this is able to control everything, not just presentations!
Wireless USB Finger Trackball Mouse
Love this! I use it to print mini versions of anchor charts for my students to keep in their notebooks for quick reference.
Bluetooth 4X6 Thermal Label Printer
Organization
Cute shelf for plants or trinkets.
Acrylic Floating Wall Shelves Set of 2
Strongest Velcro I’ve used so far!
Velcro Extreme Outdoor Double Sided Tape 14Ft
This is an awesome way to organize tissues in the classroom. Stays in one place! It comes with screws but I used Velcro strips to hang it on my wall!
Hanging Tissue Box Holder
This is perfect for holding student materials like scissors, markers, glue etc… easy way to keep everything organized.
6 Cup Caddy Pink, Teacher Supplies - up&up™
One of my very favorite organization hack I use in my classroom. Holds all of my pencils and students can easily grab one without all the mess!
Grusce Straw Dispenser Holder, Sturdy Straws Dispenser Organizer with Metal Lid, Versatile Stainless Steel Straws Can Holder for Restaurant
Teacher
By far the best erasable pens I’ve used. I love this for my planner because we all know plans change daily!
Grabie 36 Colors Erasable Gel Pens Set
I usually use the retractable badge holder but this is a game changer! Not bulky and stretches well. Less likely to break too.
Stretchy Scrunchie Lanyard
I definitely have a pen obsession and these are amazing!
Pilot Juice Gel Ink Pen 0.7mm 24 Colors
The absolute best notebook. I use this more than my actual planner.
Erin Condren Dot Notebook
My go to WAS a backpack but this fits everything and is comfortable to wear. Best decision!
BÉIS 'The East To West Tote' in Black - Recycled Travel Tote Bag
Smell Good
Go to room spray! Perfect for my class after PE.
Mask Air Freshener Spray, Odor Eliminator, 10.2oz, 3-Pack
Awesome hack to keep my classroom smelling good. I put these on my vent.
Little Trees 4pk Vent Wrap New Car Scent Air Fresheners: Car Freshener Vent Clip, Disposable, Black, 2 Weeks Duration
Stay Healthy
Not a lot of people know about the magic of hypochlorous acid. It’s great to spray around the classroom to kill off any of the germs. Can be used on all surfaces and does not need to be wiped off!
Extra Strength HOCl Cleaner, 500 PPM Hypochlorous Acid Concentrate, ULV Foggers & Humidifiers, Professional Deodorizer for Dental, Offices, Schools, Homes, Peroxide Free, 32 fl oz