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School and Office Must Haves
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items My go to items as an instructional coach for my school and home office.
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Office Supplies
Pens and pencils
Paper goods
Electronics/fun items
Office Supplies
My go to office supplies for both the home office and my office on campus.
If you are not using instant ink, you are missing out! The service is so easy to use and I never have to worry about buying ink or paper. The ability to select your package based on your average number of pages printed paired with a roll over bank is...
HP Instant Ink
Such a good stapler! Worth the investment for a stapler that lasts for years.
Bostitch Eco-Friendly Manual Desktop Stapler, One-Finger Technology, Jam-Free with Standard Staples.
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+
Pens and pencils
These are the pens you need! I love the variety of colors as well as the way they write. Perfect for grading, annotating, or mapping out dates in a planner.
Flair Felt Tip Pens
I make sure to keep these on hand. From labeling boxes to making anchor charts, the bold black ink cannot be beat! A true office classic.
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 5 Count
Honestly, these are so worth the hype. These pencils can withstand the daily use of elementary students and really that speaks for itself. The lead is strong and they do not break as easily as other brands.
Ticonderoga Premium Wood Pencils, Sharpened #2 Lead, Yellow, 48 Count, 0.20 Lead Size
My desk is covered in these. The colors are bold. The ink doesn’t smear. The quality is great! I have to keep an eye on these as they will certainly be quick to “walk away” after a training 😂
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Assorted Colors, 22 Count
The best brand for dry erase markers. These are bold, easy to erase, and long lasting. Well worth the purchase!
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count
I can’t believe how well these work ❤️ if you love to use different colored pens but want to be able to erase, these are for you!
Pilot FriXion Fineliner Erasable Marker Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Ink, 10 Count
Paper goods
Where would I be without these?! Perfect for anchor charts and amazing quality. A classrooms and office staple. I love using these with students and adults alike for a wide range of activities to boost engagement.
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, White, 25 in. x 30 in., 1 Pad
An absolute classic. I have a stack of these on each table in my PD room. The colors are great for teacher annotations and the quality is good.
Post-it Notes Cube, Bright Colors, 1 7/8" x 1 7/8", 1 Cube
My current go to planner. Plenty of room for to dos, check lists, and personal goal setting. They have a range of designs to pick from as well.
Weekly 2025-2026 Mid-Year Planner - Passion Projects Lilac
Each year I grab these for students to use for interactive notebooks. The price is amazing for the quality!
Pen+Gear Composition Book, Wide Ruled, 7.5"x 9.75", Marble Design, Paper Cover, 80 Sheets
These are a must have for annotations! From texts to teacher’s guides, I love how these stick and can be removed without damaging the paper. Great find!
Post-it Tabs, 1" Wide Aqua, Yellow, Pink, Red, Green, Orange, 36 Tabs
Electronics/fun items
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
A fan favorite in the PLC room! I love that this is compact and small yet easy to use. Teachers love to come grab a quick coffee as needed.
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker Black