I actually do love teaching middle school! I love how they’re always fun, crazy, and wanting to challenge you every step of the way. I have to stay on my game, though. So here are some of my favorites for organization, activities, and day to day teac...
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Office Supplies
Lab Groups and Stations
Organization
Rewards and Incentives
Classroom Decor
Office Supplies
All of the things that teachers and kids need on a daily basis!
THE best pens! Forget flairs or anything else. They write well and they ERASE! Perfect for grading!
Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Pens 0.7mm, 10 Pack
Kids always need pencils, so I get these because they’re inexpensive and fun to have random pencils. Screen them, just in case…
144 Lot #2 Lead Misprint Pencils with Eraser
Why give them a whole new pencil when they just need a new eraser?
Mr. Pen Pencil Top Erasers, 120 Pack
I have a small section of chalkboard that I put calendars on for each class. The kids like the visuals to see what’s coming up!
Dry Erase Magnetic Calendar for Fridge - Monthly Planner with 6 Markers
Reusable, dry erase, and a great alternative to laminating every single piece of paper.
30 Packs Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves 10x14
These markers will last a while if you organize them in a caddy by color!
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack 256 Ct
I’ve had this box for a couple of years and still haven’t had to buy a new one yet!
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack 240ct
A small silly thing, but I always have a pen clipped to my notebook with these!
12 Pcs Metal Pen Clips Pencil Holder Inserts
I use this (and misplace it) all the time!
QUI Wireless Presenter Remote for PowerPoint
My favorite post its. I love making lists and then throwing them out when I’ve cross everything off. Makes me feel accomplished lol.
Post-it Super Sticky Lined Notes, 6 Pads, 4x4 in.
I like clean, simple things for organization.
Acrylic 3x3 Inch Sticky Note Holder
Lab Groups and Stations
I am constantly doing labs and station activities, so here are some things that help them go smoothly!
I’m a science teacher, I have plants, and kids make messes. Make it easier on yourself with a hand vac!
KMM Handheld Car Vacuum Cleaner 9000Pa
Bins are a must-have for science teachers to provide lab groups with supplies. I like color-coded ones for each lab group.
Nicunom 6 Pack Stackable Plastic Storage Bins
These are a great alternative to bins for organizing station activities, lab materials, or manipulatives. Keeps dice from rolling everywhere, too!
QWORK 24 Pcs Plastic Art Trays, 4 Colors
These are great for organizing lab and station materials, word wall pieces, or anything else that’s on the bigger side.
