Wondering how to create a comfortable and inviting environment for your students? There's an infinity range of product that can help you improve the atmosphere and instructional possibilities of your educational environment. Here is a list of the essential school supplies for teachers that can help you transform your classroom from all right to just right.
Drawer Organizer Cart
If you are looking for more storage but is lacking on space, a colourful and mobile 10-drawer organizer cart can be the solution to the problem. These carts tend to measure 33x38 cm, which means they can hold supplies, loose papers and more without taking up to much room. If you decide to redecorate your classroom in the future, simply roll the cart across the classroom to relocate.
Reusable Dry Erase Pockets
When it comes to an economical way to preserve frequently used worksheets and handouts, reusable dry erase pockets are must-have essential school supplies for teachers. Place the worksheet or handout in the dry erase pockets and give your class dry erase markers for writing or drawing. When kids are done, simply wipe down the pockets and reuse them. Look for reusable dry erase pockets that come with hanging holes to allow you to safely display student work or classroom information.
Magnet Whiteboard Storage Pocket
To prevent having to walk back and forth across the classroom looking for the last place you left your whiteboard marker, consider getting a magnet whiteboard storage pocket. Featuring a couple of fo pockets, magnet pockets allow you to have markers, erasers and any other classroom tools you need accessible and on hand at all times.
Clipboard
This is a teacher supply that is cheap and has multiple uses. You'll love having one to hold your grade sheets and seating charts at your desk. You can also consider hanging a few next to the door for tutoring sing in sheet, tardy sheet, and fire drill/emergency documents.
Manual Pencil Sharpeners
Many teachers prefer manual sharpeners over electric ones because they are quieter, can be placed anywhere in the room, and also require some work on the student's part, making sharpening their pencils more fun.
Dry Erase Markers
As a teacher, you can never have enough dry erase markers. If you have any sort of school funds, consider spending it on markers. Keep several boxes for your use on the whiteboard and then utilize the remainder for student whiteboard use. Math teachers love using dry erase markers to play math games, affirmatively assess, and in general, just to make practice a little more interactive.
Poster Board
With a poster board, you will never have to buy chart paper again. A poster board not only lasts longer but it also looks nicer and is way less expensive. Make your own anchor charts by using a projector to trace.
Coloured Card Stock
Another favourite teacher's supply to have on hand is coloured card stock. Consider having an extra pack or two. Extremely versatile, you can use card stock for task cards, letters and posters, classroom management cards, decorations, and in general, to brighten things up.
Plastic Bins
Teachers love using plastic bins in their classrooms. These bins can be used for group supply boxes, to hold your personal supplies and to hold classroom supplies. Consider getting models with locking lids. While they may cost a little more, at least the ones that are handled by students, this feature is a must.
The Right Teacher Planner
Teacher planners are a personal thing, but finding the right one can make your year a lot easier. A favourite choice is a big horizontal format with lined boxes and plenty of room to write. Whether you decide to go big or small, horizontal or vertical, check teacher planners out and give one a try.
Coloured Copier Paper
While not a necessity, coloured copier paper can help you organize your handouts. For example, you can use green for parent information, blue for science, yellow for literature, etc. You can also use it to colour code areas of your classroom. Plus, kids love colours!
The New Basics: Face Coverings and Hand Sanitizer
Students should have two or three face coverings available every day. Masks can get easily sweaty or dirty, and kids need to have a backup mask just in case. You can also consider getting lanyards or other cords to keep masks around your student's neck. A lanyard keeps the mask close enough and allows easy access in case of any sudden social distance deviation, which is certainly with children. It also prevents the mask from falling on the floor and getting dirty.
Hand sanitiser is a must-have item to keep you and your students healthy and so are antibacterial wipes. Your classroom won't be a black slate for long. With children comes gerns, and it's important to have wipes handy to keep you and your students healthy especially now, during the pandemic.