A curated collection of intentional classroom essentials, play-based learning favorites, and daily wellness must-haves for early childhood educators. Balancing practical teaching tools with a cozy, mindful lifestyle to keep your days organized and yo...
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Organization & Storage
Circle Time & Transition Magic
Sensory Bin Must-Haves
Calm-Down Corner
Social-Emotional Books
Interactive Favorites
Organization & Storage
We use this as a “cool down” station during the summer with a water filter, cups, the kids water bottles, ice packs, and mini fans!!!
Amazon Basics 3-Tier Metal Rolling Utility Cart
Perfect craft organizer with easy compartments for different tools
Vtopmart 24 QT Clear Plastic Craft Organizer
These fit perfectly in our large cupboards and we sort everything in them - stackable and easy to open and close
IRIS USA 6 Qt. Craft Storage Bins 4-Pack
Circle Time & Transition Magic
Super easy to lay out spots during circle time with colorful dots
9 Inch Poly Spot Markers, 6/18 Pcs, Multi-Color
Love the muted tones of these dots and so easy to lay on the carpet and move
36 Pcs 4 Inch Boho Carpet Spot Markers
Nice to have cushions for the kids to be more comfortable!!
Suzile 12 Pcs 12'' Round Floor Cushions Kids
Another color option - this brand has sooo many
Suzile 12 Pcs 12'' Round Floor Cushions Green
These are what we use - soft cushions for the kids, fun to have multiple colors, and we stencil sharpie their names on!
Suzile 12 Pcs 12'' Round Floor Cushions for Kids
Very helpful to have a visual timer for children rather than just verbal countdown reminders
HIPPIH Visual Timer for Kids, 60 Min, Blue
Play your circle transition music on this tiny but mighty speaker
Bobtot Portable Bluetooth Speaker Pink, IPX5 Waterproof, 20H Playtime
Sensory Bin Must-Haves
This ice cream scoop sensory bin is so much fun for kids, especially during summer summertime. They absolutely love to pretend like they were in an ice cream store.
Creativity for Kids Ice Cream Shop Playset
I love a good classic rainbow rice sensory bin and this one has everything you need for one
Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin Tools, 10 Pcs
Perfect for the truck obsessed kids so they can pretend to be little construction workers, I love this one
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone Playset
They love the vibrant colors and textures - great for sensory play
2 Cups Rainbow Pasta Sensory Bin Filler
Calm-Down Corner
My kids love to play with these when they’re sitting at our calm down table. They are very relaxing.
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler Fidget Toy
This pillow is so cool not only because of all the different textures to help calm down, but it actually vibrates when they hug it to help calm their nervous system down
Special Supplies Vibrating Sensory Pillow 13” Plush
Anything weighted is so helpful for coming nerves, but this also has a unique double-sided texture to play with to help get children’s mind off of what may have been bothering them
Kids 5 lb Weighted Lap Pad with Sequin
Social-Emotional Books
An absolute must in the classroom and for home to teach children about emotions
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions
We read this ALL the time - so amazing to have an understanding of love and respect for our classroom as a family
Our Class is a Family - Classroom Collection
Such a sweet book about feelings, a definite must for classrooms
In My Heart: Deluxe Gift Edition Book
Interactive Favorites
The number one attraction during our kids club time - have had to repurchase sooo many more because they’re so obsessed with
FNJO 110PCS Magnetic Tiles STEM Toy
This balance board is so much fun for kids to use, does need to be put in an area where they can fall onto something soft
Wooden Balance Board Kids, 35" Rocker Board
This is such a fun one, pull it out when kids have been having the best listening ears during that day, and they will have a ball with it
UTEX 3-in-1 Pop Up Play Tent with Tunnel & Ball Pit
Comfy & Chic Classroom Style
Perfect for being in and out of the classroom while being comfortable
Saodimallsu Womens Oversized Chunky Knit Cardigan
A must for your shoes if you are on your feet all day
4D Cloud Insoles Men/Women US 7-11 Black
We switch into slippers at school and these are pillowy soft!!
BRONAX Pillow Slippers for Women & Men
Hydration & Fuel
Large tumbler to get your water in
Simple Modern 40oz Trek Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw Lid
Perfect stainless steel lunchbox for all of your snacks or lunches
Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch Box - Purple
Love all the compartments and utensils
Bento Box Lunch Container 4 Compartments 40oz
Post-School Decompression
I love to smell nice right after work and this is my absolutely fav
PHLUR Vanilla Skin Body Mist 8 Fl Oz
You NEED to add these to your shower routine to calm down after chaotic days
Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 15 Pack - Lavender
This is so underrated… you’re on your feet all day and you NEED this for the evening
COMFIER Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat
Student Gift Bundles
Kids loveeee anything sensory like this and this comes in a 30 pack with keychains they can snap onto their little backpacks!
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk 30 Pack Mini Keychain
My kids absolutely love anything to do with the stamps that these are always fun to throw into baskets with little stamps
Ink Pad 24 Colors Finger Washable for Kids
This massive sticker roll has the cutest stickers that you can pull off just to give kids throughout the day or cut them to give singles or strips in gift bundles
1.5in 500 Pcs Jungle Animal Sticker Roll
Craft & Memory Keeping
So cute for little keepsakes to do with stamp stamps
The Handprint and Footprint Keepsakes Craft Book
Perfect to make the cutest keepsakes - I’ve done mini booklets for other teacher’s birthdays, tote bags, hats, etc.
Shuttle Art Washable Finger Paint, 15 Colors
These are so fun to use to print out photos right away and hang them up around the classroom or let the kids tape them up in their cubbies
