As a special education teacher who has experience teaching all grade levels (pre-k through transition age), here are some of my favorites that I recommend to others!
The possibilities with these hooks are endless! I like to use them to hang my sight word cards, data collection tools, math facts, vocab, etc.
E BAVITE Black Magnetic Hooks 30LB Strong - 3 Pack
Small enough to throw in a pouch and carry with you for push-in/small group intervention time! Saves time from having to hand write a number line!
LEGILINER 1/4" Number Line Math Stamp
A true lifesaver! Do yourself a favor and invest in the Velcro dots. Your hands will thank you later! Perfect for creating visual schedules, task boards, manila folder activities, etc.
Self Adhesive Dots 1000pcs 0.59" Strong Glue
Easy way to store vocab cards, sight word cards, math facts, data collection tools, etc. Perfect for hanging on the wall (check out the magnetic hooks I posted!) for a grab and go!
OWLKELA 1 Inch Metal Binder Rings, 50 Pack
These are one of my favorite tools to use when teaching math (especially symmetry and geometry). Just trace the shape and manipulate the paper for a quick and easy visual aid!
Perfect Stix Patty Paper 5" x 5" (1000 Pack)
Hang up those cell phones, personal items, or my favorite use for them…hello FM/DM charging station for my deaf/hard of hearing students!
NIMES Hanging Closet Organizer Blue 12 & 9 Pockets
Such a fun way to decorate your whiteboard. And the magnetic borders make it so easy to put on and take off.
Fuutreo 36ft Black Magnetic Bulletin Board Border
I use these to clean my whiteboard at the end of each day! The magnetic end helps me from losing them in the room.
Remooble 4 Pack Magnetic Microfiber Dry Erasers
This whiteboard set is durable! Go an extra step and use removable vinyl to add student names in the corners.
Magicfly 26-Pack 9x12 Double-Sided Whiteboards
My all time favorite pen! You can really never have too many of these!
Black Le Pen (12 Pack) - 4300 Series
If you’re like me and color organize, you need these pens! They write smooth, last a long time, and don’t bleed though!
Marvy 4300S-12pk Le Pen 12 Color Set
As cute as those totes are, save your shoulders and get a Lovevook backpack! These hold SO MUCH and my 42 oz yeti tumblers can fit in the side cup holders if my hands are full. Definitely worth it!
LOVEVOOK 15.6" Laptop Backpack for Women
Great for holding markers and erasers, but I also love mine for holding the promethian and AC remotes!
BEYGORM 2 Pack Magnetic Pen Holder for Fridge
Don’t like standing up every time to change the slide? Get yourself a clicker! This one also has a laser pointer.
Wireless Presenter RF 2.4GHz USB Clicker
If your school/district doesn’t have a print shop or large envelopes with the return address printed on, create labels for your building’s return address. This will save you tons of time when mailing IEP paperwork!
1"x2-5/8" Address Labels 900 Stickers
Display the book your class is reading! Such a cute idea and functional too!
Thipoten Magnetic Spice Rack with 2 Hooks
A fun way to promote engagement! Use individually or with groups!
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4
Hands-on manipulatives are perfect for helping students who are visual and kinesthetic learners.
Learning Resources Plastic Base Ten Starter Kit
Add an extra touch of motivation when you want to write a personal note to a student.
Zonon 12 Inspirational Sticky Notes 3x3
When you don’t want to laminate every little thing, these pockets make it easy to provide scaffolding for a student.
Kids (of all ages) say the funniest things! I love jotting down the good ones to look back on!
Things My Students Said: Teacher Memory Journal
All kids, even my high schoolers, love stickers! They are a tried and true motivator!
300PCS Motivational Inspirational Stickers
Can be used in a variety of ways! Indicate someone’s out using the bathroom or went to the nurse, volume level expectations, “I need help” indicators, “the teacher is busy” indicator. So many uses!
HELPLEX 6 Pack RGBW LED Puck Lights with Remote
If you’re an itinerant teacher or service provider, get yourself a rolling cart! It is an office on wheels and will save your back from all the weight traveling in and out of schools!
Make the room more calming and sensory-friendly with these light covers
Fluorescent Light Covers
Great for a sensory room!
Compression Sensory Swing
Great for “hidden messages” to students. I love using these in breakout room activities!
Uv Pen
Practice your numbers in American Sign Language (ASL) while playing cards!
American Sign Language 2-in-1 Flash Cards Set
This is a great way to engage students during review! I like to add point values (1, 2, 3) to each of the pieces. Students answer a question (level of difficulty matching the point value). Whoever (or whichever team) gets the most points at the end w...
Jenga® GIANT
Great for beginning readers, ESL students, and students with reading disabilities (ex. Dyslexia)!
