Essential Teaching Supplies
Happy 2022!! I noticed in some Facebook groups that recent graduates have accepted their first teaching position. I would like to say, “Congratulations and welcome to education”.
If you are anything like I was my first year, then I know you are eager to get in the classroom and make it your own.
During my first years of teaching, I purchase so much, from bulletin boards to organization bins. Since then some purchases have been a complete waste of money, and some became essential.
Before you start shopping, please keep in mind that not all of the items may be useful for the grade you teach, how you teach, or how you plan to run your classroom. Also, check with the office manager on what classroom supplies the school can provide.
Most schools provide the following classroom supplies:
Pencils
Pens
Copy paper
Plain anchor paper
Stapler and staples
Expo markers
Notebook paper
Hole punch
Basic highlighters
Post-it notes
This is a list of Amazon teacher must-haves that I use consistently over the years. Whether you are a new teacher starting with a blank canvas or a veteran teacher looking for some new tools, look no further.
AMAZON NEW TEACHER MUST-HAVES in no particular order
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X-Acto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock
Scotch Thermal Laminator
Laminating Pouches
Paper Cutter
Small Hot Glue Gun
Mr. Sketch Markers
Planner
Post-It Notes
Lysol Wipes
Motivational Posters
Happy shopping!
This brand is sturdy and holds a lot of pencil shavings. I’ve had mine for over three years.
A great investment for your classroom resources. I also use cardstock for organizing worksheets, newsletters, etc
Not all schools are created equal. At my first school, we had a limit on laminating items. I don’t have that problem at my current school. I highly recommend getting a laminator and sheets so that you can reuse your resources.
This is a popular item that my colleagues like to borrow. It cuts up to 10 sheets at a time and there’s a safety guard to protect your fingers. I highly suggest keeping this put up and away from your students’ reach.
Perfect for small arts and craft projects.
This was in one of my new teacher kits when I started at a new school. They are perfect for anchor charts.
Most educators use a teacher planner, which begins in July. Some of the more popular ones are Happy Planners and Erin Condren Teacher Planners. I prefer a traditional planner that begins in January and ends in December. It’s really a personal preference.
There are so many ways to use post-it notes in the classroom and for planning. They can serve as a quick reminder, hall pass, labels, additions to your planner, bookmarks, graphs and charts in the classroom. I always keep these in my desk.
With the pandemic and flu season going on, you want to keep these in stock. I use these to wipe down my desk, mouse, doorknob, and calculators.
These are great for inspiring and learning. I also have some posted in Spanish.
