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Classroom Must-Haves
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items These are some classroom essentials for every person in education. I have it organized into sections to make it easier for you. From sensory items, to supplies, I have everything you need.
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Sections
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Sensory Items
Organization
Game Time
Art Supplies
Student Supplies
Sensory Items
It doesn't matter if you teach gen-ed, sped, or if you are the school counselor, some of these things are handy to have in your room.
A GREAT start & price
Fidget Toys 126 Pack Sensory Party Favors
These are must in every classroom. Every student has a bad day sometimes regardless of ability & these are a welcome item in any classroom for a calm down corner.
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler Fidget Toy
Looking for a quiet sensory item for students? This is your best bet. Notice the price is within the budget. Most of the items here are because I know the struggle.
Jumble Comb Hexagon Liquid Motion Sensory Toy
If you think you don’t need one of these, you do. Sometimes kids need a place to crash, literally. This is a safety net. I’ve also had students who needed to take a short nap to refocus. This is a sensory/calm down corner staple.
Matini Sensory Crash Pad 36x36 Dark Grey
Organization
If we don't stay organized (even organized chaos) we will lose our minds. Here are some of my favorite things.
You can’t get by without these. You can store items for centers, stuff for indoor recess, manipulatives, art supplies, and so much more in these. Great value in quanity, price and durability.
IRIS USA 20-Pack 6Qt Clear Stackable Bins
Do you need this? Yes! Add it to your cart. There is nothing worse than losing headphones around state testing time. The number system also helps you keep track of who has theirs, check for any that need to be replaced, and stay on top of things.
Olpchee 2 Pack Headphone Storage Organizer 30 Pockets
This can be used for small group copies. You can set it up for an “I was out, what did I miss?” Station. There are endless options, but this helps cut down on the thousands of questions and decisions you make on the daily.
homyfort Over Door Hanging File Organizer, 5 Pockets, Grey
This is a no-brainer. Use it to organize cardstock, use it to organize student supplies. I can’t function without these.
Marbrasse 6 Tier Mesh Paper Organizer Tray
Organize your workbooks or organize your class library. The mixed variety of colors make it a snap to organize by reading level, subject area if you teach all subjects, or grade level if you teach multiple grade levels or SPED like me.
Thenshop 24 Pcs Cardboard Magazine File Holders
Multi-purpose: use these for students to place library books in for library classes or you can use them for individual manipulative kits. You can also set them up for science and place lab supplies for each group in them.
JARLINK A4 24 Pack 10 Colors Zipper Mesh Pouch
The Teacher Toolbox: store all the things in one place. Head to teacherspayteachers and check out free toolbox labels too. I can’t live without this. Need a paperclip? I know where it is. Someone needs a bandaid, I can grab it in a snatch. We need in...
IRIS USA 26-Drawer Plastic Storage Organizer
Don’t feel like finding labels that work for you and printing them out? Here ya go, the guess work is gone. Slap these on the toolbox drawers and fill them up.
54Pcs Teacher Toolbox Labels Colorful Stickers
Print out your copies for the week and store them here for easy access. For the extra drawers you can label them grade, file, and early finishers.
Yaheetech 10 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart
Game Time
Every student needs down time, here are ways to offer games that incorporate critical thinking, stem, and learning.
Stuck inside for recess? Let your students play with these. These count as educational tools as well because the guide book tells them how many of each shape is needed to build each item. You can also ask about colors and shapes or do addition/subtra...
NEOFORMERS STEM Magnetic Tiles 70PCS Toy
STEM is so important in learning and if it’s presented as a game option, they are apt to choose it.
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry Puzzle
STEM bins that help with fine motor skills as a game station? Yes, say less!
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! STEM Toy
Order a few kid’s dictionaries and kids won’t even realize they are learning during game time.
Hasbro Scrabble Junior Board Game for Kids
This can be lead by you or a peer helper and kids love this as a multi sensory game.
Learning Resources Sight Word Swat Game - Phonics Flash Cards
Classic games in the classroom are a must!
Regal Games Holiday Card Games 6 Set
Just like the word splat game, this can be run by you at a center or by a peer helper. Kids love multi sensory games!
Coogam Math Counting Game - Swat The Fly Cards
This needs to be ran by you, but is a great brain break when you start to lose them in a lesson. It activates critical thinking skills and they love this game!
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game
These are a must, kids love them. They are great for drawing, but you can also use them for handwriting practice as well.
4 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, Doodle Board
Art Supplies
We love our art time and projects, here are a few things to get you started.
This is a must for any grade level and project.
Crayola Construction Paper Bulk Pack, 480 Sheets
I don’t budge on brand here, crayola is the gold standard for every classroom.
Crayola Crayons Bulk 24 Packs, Presharpened
These are a must, not everyone likes to use crayons and students like options.
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack 240ct
For any project, be fully prepared with this kit!
Blue Squid 1750+pcs Craft Kits for Kids 3-9
This kit has a little bit of everything you could ever need for your small group station for projects.
Crayola Art Set for Kids 125pcs with Storage
Smaller hands? No problem, I’ve got you!
Crayola Jumbo Crayons Classpack 200ct
Make sure everyone feels seen and represented with colors of the world.
Crayola Colors of The World, 6x24 Crayons
Once again, we love colors of the world. Here they are in colored pencil form.
Crayola Colors of the World 6 Packs (24ct)
Crayola Colors of the World Markers 24ct
The best markers
Crayola Broad Line Markers 12pk Assorted
Crayons and markers in one bulk set? This is your one stop shop!
Crayola Crayons & Washable Markers 256ct
Every color under the sun, this is a great buy!
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set 150ct
Fine line markers in a class set. These are perfect for outlines or for students that prefer a smaller tip!
Crayola Classic Fine Line Markers, 10 Ct, 24 Case
I know, it’s glitter, but in controlled environments, these are great to add a little bit of sparkle.
Crayola Washable Glitter Glue, 9 Colors, 3 Pack
Student Supplies
Keep these on hand for your students. These are my favorite brands and items for student supplies.
The ONLY brand of regular pencil I will use in my classroom. It helps that they are colorful and pastels. I love these and will always order these each year.
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, 2 HB, 150 Ct
Keep these at your small group table. These are great for grip and pressure issues with handwriting. Pro-tip, the built-in eraser is TRASH on these, but that’s nothing a couple of erasers at your station can’t fix. This pencil is my go to and ONLY me...
Paper Mate Triangular Mechanical Pencil Set 1.3mm, 16 Count
This needs no explanation, if you teach, just buy these!
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 30 Ct
Don’t want to kill as many trees? Run your small group copies of worksheets just once and preload them into these dry erase pouches. Bonus? You can store the copies away for the next year and never have to run them again, just grab them, insert them ...
Gamenote 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets 10x14
Another purchase that is a no-brainer.
Woswel 36 Pack Kids Safety Scissors 5"
Everything you need all in one stop for dry erase boards for your student.
24 Pack 9x12 Double Sided Dry Erase Boards
Perfect for small groups
Aizweb Sentence Building & Sight Word Games
These are a must in every classroom
Shuttle Art 72 Pack White Erasers Bulk