Apache 100 Pack Clear Universal Thermal Laminating Pouches - With all the laminating teachers do we need inexpensive pouches that work. Don't be fooled because these are not "name" brand pouches - they WORK and cost so much less!
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers - This is one of those purchases that's just for FUN. I love using Mr. Sketch markers when working on charts or going around the room and checking my students' work. They smell so fun! The students love it and get such a kick out of trying to guess which scent I will use. Amazon usually has these for the lowest prices out of all the stores/retailers.
Expo Dry Erase Markers
Sharpie Fine-Tip Permanent Markers - Sharpies! Am I the only one with a sincere love & addiction to all the colors?! I have tons of sharpies, yet I'm always grabbing a new color. I use them for everything - posters, charts, labeling, etc. Unless you score a super sale at Office Depot or Staples (usually only on 1 marker at a time) during Back to School sales Amazon sells the big packs for the best deal you can get your hands on.
Standard Pocket Charts
PaperPro Prodigy One-Finger Stapler
Swingline Desktop Hole Punch
School Smart Electric Standard Pencil Sharpener - We have this pencil sharpener at home and it's awesome. It's a compact size, works super fast and really sharpens well. It is only good for standard width pencils though so I couldn't use it in my classroom. I also have to admit it's not the quietest sharpener but it works so fast that it's not disruptive. After countless sharpeners that simply did a poor job of sharpening our pencils or broke easily I am happy to have finally found a winner.
X-Acto School Heavy-Duty Electric Sharpener - This is the pencil sharpener I have in my classroom. As a kindergarten Teacher we start the year off with wide pencils. Most standard sized pencil sharpeners don't account for those pencils. This one has a handy dial made for different sized pencils - perfect for the classroom! Amazon usually has it for cheap - I got mine for less than $25.
Bostitch Magnetic Staple Remover
Paper Mate Assorted Color Pens - Gone are the days of correcting student papers in red - get colorful! I might have a thing for colorful writing tools but these making writing notes, correcting student work, etc so much more fun.
These are just a few of my teacher "must-haves". I hope the list is helpful to you.
What are some of your teacher "must-haves"?
What are some of your teacher "must-haves"?
Here's to scoring some great deals as you shop for your teacher supplies.
Bern