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Back to School Essentials
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items Make coming back to school a success by having all the essentials that you need.
Staying organized will make your life a lot easier. With this planner, you will not only be able to mark important dates, but also keep up with parent communication, students information, your goals, etc.. #affiliate
bloom daily planners Undated Academic Year Teacher Planner & Calendar - 7 Period Lesson Plan Organizer Book with Frosted Protective Cover (9" x 11") - Chalkboard
Liven up your white board with bright, vivid colors that are sure to make your students happy #affiliate
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Pack
Pops of color are always great to have in your classroom! Having multiple white board erasers will make erasing the board a cinch! #affiliate
4 Pieces Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser for Markers, Chalk, Home, Classroom and Office (Gray, Blue and Pink)
Sticky notes are handy for a quick note, to mark a spot in a book, student jots while reading, etc.. #affiliate
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 24 Note Pads, 3x3 in., 2x the Sticking Power, School Supplies and Office Products, Sticky Notes for Vertical Surfaces, Monitors, Walls & Windows, Supernova Neons Collection
Why use boring white chart paper? Using colorful chart paper is a simple way to liven up your classroom. #affiliate
Pacon PAC74733 Chart Tablet, Manuscript Cover, Assorted 5 Colors Inside, 1-1/2" Ruled, 24" x 32", 25 Sheets
A must have for doing class projects #affiliate
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count
Add a little flair to your writing life, with these colorful pens! #affiliate
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count
Highlighters are handy for both teachers and students to focus on important information. #affiliate
SHARPIE Pocket Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 24 Count
Markers are great to use for class projects that require coloring! #affiliate
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Classic Colors 10 Each (Pack of 3)
Electric pencil sharpeners will make sharpening pencils as easy as 123. They are a timesaver! #affiliate
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, With Six Size Dial, XL Shavings Bin, Black, 1 Count
Where would a teacher be without a hot glue gun? #affiliate
Full Size Hot Glue Gun for Construction, DIY & Crafts, Chandler Tool 60W High Temp Large Glue Gun with Stand-Up base & 12 Glue Sticks, Perfect for Home Repair, Arts & Crafts, Pink
Rolling carts are great for storing graded papers, homework assignments, parent notes, field trip information, and your lessons for the week. #affiliate
Giantex 15-Drawer Organizer Cart Office School Storage Cart Rolling Drawer Cart for Tools, Scrapbook, Paper (Multicolor)
Table caddies are great way to keep pencils, scissors, glue sticks, and other essentials organized at your desk groups. #affiliate
EAI Education Classroom Supply Caddies for Classroom, Office and Home, No Sharp Edges, Stackable, 9 1/4" L 9" W 5" H, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
Having pre-sharpened pencils are a must have when you are tired of hearing the pencil sharpener running. #affiliate
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Box of 30
Having a class set of scissors is important because you never want to start a project with several students who don't have scissors. When students have to share with their classmates, it can make cutting a simple task take twice as long. #affiliate
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles
I would encourage every teacher to invest in a personal laminator for small projects. The school laminator machine(s) can get backed up at the beginning of the school year. Save the school machine for bigger projects. #affiliate
Scotch Thermal Laminator and Pouch Bundle, 2 Roller System, Laminate up to 9" Wide (TL901X) with Scotch Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack (TP3854-100)
Never have your students fight for space! They'll know exactly where they're supposed to be with these dot spots at your small group table. #affiliate
New Larger Size! | The Original Table Spots for Teachers | No Staining, No Shadowing, Complete Erase! Dry Erase, 10 Pack Multicolor Circles, Wall Stickers, Decals
Kids love to come in their classroom and see their name on their desk. It personalizes their space, so add the extra touch. #affiliate
36 Pcs Desk Name Tags Multipurpose Manuscript Name Plates Alphabet Multiplication Left/Right Intermediate Contemporary Desk Plate Topper for Kids Pre Kindergarten to Primary School (4.2 x 14.3 Inch)
Staplers are #1 product on a teacher's desk. #affiliate
Swingline Stapler, 2 Pack, Commercial Desktop Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, Durable Metal Stapler for Desk, Black (44401AZ)
If you've got a stapler, you must have staples! :-) #affiliate
50,000 Staples, Standard 1/4 Inch Length and 210 Staples per Strip, 26/6, Jam Free Sharp Chisel Point Design, 10 Boxes of 5,000 Staples, 50,000 Staples Total, Fits Standard Staplers
If your school and parents do not provide you with copy paper, buying it at the beginning of the year is the best time. You'll save money, so stock up now! #affiliate
Hammermill Printer Paper, 20 Lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 - 3 Ream (1,500 Sheets) - 92 Bright, Made in the USA, 500 Count (pack of 3)
There will always be assignments that require loose leaf paper, so make sure you have some on hand. #affiliate
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, 3 Pack, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73183)
Group papers together with paper clips! #affiliate
PAPERPAL #1 Nonskid Paper Clips, 600 Medium Paper Clips (6 Boxes of 100 Each), Paperclips for Office School & Personal Use, Daily DIY, 1-2/7" Silver Heavy Duty Non-Skid Paper Clip Standard Size
A 3 Hole Puncher is always great to have for class projects like students making booklets with copy paper or construction paper #affiliate
Swingline 3 Hole Punch, 2- 3 Hole Adjustable Desktop Puncher, 10 Sheet Punch Capacity, Precision Pro, Black/Silver (74037)
Self-Adhesive Letters are great to use on your bulletin boards to highlight important information or student work. #affiliate
PACON 4" Self-Adhesive Uppercase and Lowercase Letters, 154-Count, White (51698)
Construction paper is handy for so many project needs. It's always great to have a stash because there's something you'll always need it for as a teacher. #affiliate
Colorations Construction Paper for Kids | 7 Colors - 600 Bulk Sheets of 9X12 - Assorted Pack of Heavy Duty Craft Paper
File folders are great to have to organize all of your students' information. It's great to be able to easily find a telephone number or find a document, when needed. #affiliate
Amazon Basics Hanging Organizer File Folders - Letter Size, Green - Pack of 25
Manilla folders are great for storing important documents, lesson plans, worksheets, etc. #affiliate
Amazon Basics 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted Positions File Folders, Letter Size, Manila - Pack of 100