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Looking for what a teacher might need? We have a list of teacher must haves that is perfect for teacher gift giving, classroom set up and anytime teachers need a fresh new start! Whether it’s the start of school, teacher appreciation week, or a holiday like Christmas, these items are what every teacher needs!
TEacher Accessories & Items
Here is a list of things of school supplies and teacher supplies that are commonly needed whether you are teaching in person or a virtual classroom. Let’s look at all the cool teacher school supplies!
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CLASSROOM SUPPLIES FOR TEACHERS
1. Dry Erase Markers for the Teacher
Pack of Dry Erase Markers – Or more like TEN packs! The supply closet never has enough and you will want to start the year out with a fresh stash!
2. Hand Pointers Come in Handy
Hand Pointers – They are fun! Be sure to label them so they do not walk off.
3. Giant Dice for the Win
Giant Roll Dice – I used these with test prep. Write the questions on the dice. Roll and answer. You can use them with prompts too!
4. Magnetic Pocket Pouches are a Teachers Best Friend
Magnetic Pocket Pouches – Stick these to the board, the back of your door, or to the sides of desks. They are great for odds and ends.
5. Teacher Desk Caddy
Desk Caddies – Do your kids work in groups or teams? These stacking caddies are a good way to portion resources to a group.
6. Toss a Pom Pom
Large Pom-Poms – Toss pom-poms to kids in a pop quiz. Ask them a question. The person who receives the ball, answers and then passes it back.
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7. Echo Dot
Amazon Echo Dot – This is a great tool for the classroom — or for teaching at home! It will give you weather updates, play music, generate random numbers, and even provide translation services to help your ELL students. via We Are Teachers
8. Essential Oil Diffuser
Essential Oils Diffuser – Use peppermint oil for focus, lavender oil to calm your students, and orange oil to reduce stress and lift their moods. via We Are Teachers
9. Postcards
Postcards – Send these free printable postcards to your students to let them know you are missing them! via Carolyn’s Creative Classroom
10. Conversation Cubes Help Teachers
Conversation Cubes – These are fun to use in the classroom, especially at the beginning of the school year. They are a great way to help students get to know one another and form friendships. via Teacher Funder
11. Yay for Duct Tape
Colorful Duct Tape – Duct tape is great for marking where desks and tables are supposed to be in your classroom. At the end of the day, students can easily move them back where they should be. Duck Tape has a wide variety of fun patterns and colors! via We Are Teachers
VIRTUAL TEACHING SUPPLIES
12. Folding White Board
DIY Folding White Board – Need an inexpensive, portable whiteboard that you can use to teach anywhere? You can easily make this tri-fold whiteboard in fifteen minutes – for just $15!
13. Mini White Board for Teacher
Mini Whiteboard – If you don’t want to make your own whiteboard, this mini whiteboard is perfect for teaching online. Virtual teachers have found that students have an easier time seeing this small board that can be held up in front of a webcam versus a bigger wall-hanging board that’s further away. via We Are Teachers
14. Digital Rewards for Students
Digital Rewards -Some virtual teachers reward their students for class participation by sending digital rewards through Class Dojo. Another way to reward students is to send small items like stickers, erasers, or sticky hands in the mail, along with a note or reward card. via Elementary Antics
15. Teacher Webcam
Webcam – A good webcam is essential for teaching online. If your laptop or personal computer already has a decent webcam, you might still consider purchasing one to show books or model writing. via Elementary Antics
16. Noise Canceling Headphones
Noise-canceling Headphones – These headphones will allow you to hear your students, despite any distractions around you. Also, this pair comes with a built-in microphone, so your students will be able to hear everything you say. via We Are Teachers
17. Magnetic Pocket Chart for Teacher
Magnetic Pocket Chart – Pocket charts are so useful for teachers at the primary level. They make a colorful background for videos, and you can use them to display vocabulary, flashcards, visuals, or math fact cards. via Teacher Funder
Classroom Teachers: What supplies would you add to this list?
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