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Classroom Favorites
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items A list of my favorite classroom and education finds for the 26-27 school year. Everything from tech items to my favorite supplies. What are your go to items this year and where are you finding them?
Sections
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Books
Decor
Supplies
Small group finds
Tech
Books
If you know, you know. Elephant and piggie books are a huge hit! Wonderful tor read alouds and independent reading.
Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection | The Scholastic Parent Store
A classic! I love the board book for a classroom library. Especially for a TK or K room at the beginning of the year.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)
These books are always a hit
Mo Willems
This is a wonderful read aloud series. I like to use them for SEL as well as reviewing fiction standards.
The Good Egg|Hardcover
Decor
I love love love this theme
Playful Whimsical Classroom Decor Bundle Colorful Theme Printable & Editable
I love this idea and how you could make your own cards over the years as needed
What Will We Do Today? Schedule Chart
Supplies
The best brand hands down
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count
This is the best idea
Numbered Classroom Pull Sticks | Equity Sticks for Random Student Selection | Classroom Management Tool
Small group finds
A fun take on an alphabet arch! Students love that it is like a pop it, and I love that it functions just like a paper alphabet arch. I like to bring this out for some added engagement and excitement.
Junior Learning® Alphabet Arc Pop and Learn™ Bubble Board
An all time favorite of mine ❤️ you can use this arc for so many activities and skills. This one is durable and a good size for smaller groups. I keep a few on hand so each student can have their own to manipulate.
Junior Learning Alphabet Arc
I love the size of these letters and the fact that they are magnetic 👏🏻 these are great for modeling on the teacher board during small groups and durable enough for students to manipulate as well.
Junior Learning® Giant Alphabet
My students love to wear these on their tracking fingers as they read. Perfect for a little boost in engagement during small groups.
Multicolor Googly Eye Finger Puppet Party Favors, 8 Count, by Way To Celebrate
These finger lights are a huge hit in small groups! Students wear them on their finger and light up the words as they read. This is a great tool to see if students are truly following along.
Finger Light Party Favors, Multicolor, 5 Pieces, Halloween by Way To Celebrate
Students enjoy using these to read during “spooky season”
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Blending boards are amazing for a quick on the spot mini lesson, intervention, or daily drill.
Student Word Building Board
Another item that is great to use as intended (for the games) or as a multi use blending board! I love the color coded letters as well as the magnetic pieces. Good quality for the price.
Coogam CVC Spelling Games,Desktop CVC Magnetic Word Reading Learning Toy, Montessori Educational Phonics Games for 3 Year Old
Another great multi use toy that is easy to clean. Students can match letters or spell words. You will need more than one set if you want multiple of each letter.
Learning Resources Snap N Learn Alphabet Alligators, 26 Double-Sided Pieces, Ages 18 mos+
I like to use these while in line, warming up during a lesson, or when I have a few free minutes in the classroom between subjects.
Phonemic Awareness Flashcards: The Science of Reading Supplementary Resources
There are so many uses for this! Letter recognition, matching letters to sounds, word building…the list goes on and on!
Junior Learning® Rainbow Letters
Fun for decor or small groups/station activities
Magnetic Big Wall of 100 Words Level 1 - Ashley Productions: Word Magnets, Learning Wall, Teaching Aid, Nouns Chart
Tech
I have had this printer for years along with the instant ink service (that also can include paper!) 10/10. The printer is easy to use and I love the quality of print. I highly suggest checking out the ink and paper service so you never have to worry ...
HP DeskJet 2855e All-in-One Printer with 3 Months of Instant Ink for free with HP+
Not to be dramatic but my life actually changed when I added a soda stream to my office 😅 as someone who loves a bubbly drink, this was the perfect addition to my space.
SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker with CO2 and Carbonating Bottle White/Gold: Soda Streamer Machine
I use this almost daily as a literacy coach! Perfect for laminating intervention materials or station activities.
Scotch TL902 Thermal Laminator, White, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in., 1 Laminating Machine: Electric, 1 Year Warranty
The best pouches! I use these to laminate center and small group materials.
Scotch 25ct Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5mm: Laminator Sheets, 5 Mil, Office Supplies, 9" x 11.5"
Great for when you want to be on the move!
Techni Mobili Adjustable Sit-to-Stand Rolling Laptop Cart with Tilt Top and Storage, White, RTA-B005-WHT